1. One of _______ most common illnesses in our society is “time sickness”, _______ sense of time pressure and hurry that causes anxiety and tension.
. /; a B. /; the C. the; a D. the; the
2. It is clear that in modern society high ____________ and demands are placed on teachers.
A. motivations B. expectations C. standards D. opportunities
3. So far the construction of the two new bridges over the river ________.
. have been completed B. has been completed
C. has completed D. have completed
4. I must decline because the conditions you offered are not ____________.
. accessible B. available C. acceptable D. comfortable
5. This argument sounds reasonable, but ___________ it’s incorrect.
A. fortunately B. actually C. naturally D. obviously
6. —When shall we go to the Summer Palace?
—Make it day you like; it doesn’t matter to me.
A. one B. any C. some D. another
7. ___________ all the difficulties, we fulfilled our task ahead of schedule.
. Instead of B. In spite of C. Due to D. In relation to
8. This dictionary, which I bought yesterday, has been highly __________ by my professor.
. acknowledged B. appealed C. recommended D. commanded
9. John ___________ almost all of his records to his friends, but he still had a very few left.
A. put away B. set aside C. turned in D. gave away
10. — May I take my lunch to the reading room?
— No, you _____. You should finish it right here.
A. mightn’t B. won’t C. needn’t D. mustn’t
11. I will write the report as soon as I ____________ the experiment.
A. will finish B. will have finished C. finished D. have finished
12. _________ himself in carrying out an experiment, he can’t spare time to look after his children.
A. Occupied B. Having occupied C. Occupying D. Having been occupied
13. As a student of Senior Three, he has very little free time _________ he can spend developing his own interest.
A. when B. in which C. at which D. that
14. ________ the Smiths have moved, we still see them from time to time.
A. As long as B. As far as C. Even though D. As though
15. ——Could I keep the book a few days longer?
——___________, if you like.
A. No way B. By all means C. Under no circumstances D. My pleasure
二、完形填空(20小題)
Volunteering is often so meaningful to people who try it that they are inspired to share their experiences with others. Read the personal 16 below to see how people who volunteer, are people 17 you.
I’ve been singing and 18 poetry for four years. I’ve 19 since I was eight. I ___20__ to sing for my mother’s friends, and then I started singing for charity galas 21 by church groups, women’s clubs, the Lions Club, and stuff like that.
I have three books of poetry and songs. A fourth is in 22 . I 23 all of the money from the books to children’s charities. Money from my first book went to a school for deaf and blind kids in Great Falls, Montana, and to the Lions Club. They did a 24 called Sight First to help the blind. Money from the second book went to Home on the Range, a ___25 for abused children and to the Feed the Children Fund for orphans in Bosnia.
I 26 people at a local nursing home. I 27 the women’s hair and they ask me to come by on Sundays and perform for them. I also sing for homebound hospice(臨終安養(yǎng)院) __28___. I visit them and sing for them. I guess that’s what’s really 29 to me, when I sing to someone who is 30 , someone who is really sick, and who isn’t 31 of much of what's happening, 32 when I’ve done these there’s a smile on that person’s face.
I find that everyone needs love, everyone can give love, and that love is 33 everyone wants. Love is a 34 of giving. You change when you get older, but love is 35 . Love is the same when you are 7, 13, or 102.
16. A. feelings B. tales C. reflections D. actions
17. A. like B. for C. to D. with
18. A. writing B. reciting C. learning D. performing
19. A. attempted B. volunteered C. succeeded D. managed
20. A. hated B. preferred C. used D. stopped
21. A. put on B. put off C. put up D. put down
22. A. place B. use C. practice D. production
23. A. make B. donate C. earn D. collect
24. A. war B. fight C. battle D. campaign
25. A. shelter B. room C. house D. factory
26. A. find B. see C. visit D. notice
27. A. sell B. do C. play D. make
28. A. visitors B. patients C. companions D. volunteers
29. A. fulfilling B. amusing C. exciting D. embarrassing
30. A. anxious B. eager C. worried D. dying
31. A. afraid B. tired C. aware D. fond
32. A. so B. and C. but D. otherwise
33. A. what B. that C. which D. where
34. A. collection B. chain C. combination D. union
35. A. endless B. temporary C. contemporary D. ageless
6.【解析】選B�？疾橄薅ㄔ~。根據(jù)后面的it doesn’t matter to me可知此題選用any。any day表示“任何一天”。
7.【解析】選B�？疾榻樵~詞組。句意：盡管有許多困難，我們還是提前完成了任務(wù)。instead of 代替，而不是;in spite of 盡管(表示轉(zhuǎn)折含義);due to因?yàn)?in relation to 關(guān)于，和……相關(guān)。根據(jù)句意，此處選用in spite of。
11.【解析】選D�？疾閯�(dòng)詞時(shí)態(tài)。現(xiàn)在完成時(shí)可以用于時(shí)間或條件等狀語(yǔ)從句中，表示將要做某個(gè)動(dòng)作之前必須要先完成的動(dòng)作，故此題選D，即write the report之前必須先f(wàn)inish the experiment。
14.【解析】選C。考查狀語(yǔ)從句。句意：雖然史密斯一家已經(jīng)搬走，但我們?nèi)匀粫r(shí)常見(jiàn)到他們。as long as只要，用于引導(dǎo)條件狀語(yǔ)從句;as far as 就……而言;even though即使，引導(dǎo)讓步狀語(yǔ)從句;as though 好像，可引導(dǎo)方式狀語(yǔ)從句。根據(jù)前后兩句的邏輯關(guān)系，此處選用Even though。
15. 【解析】選B�？疾榻浑H用語(yǔ)。句意：—你借給我的那本書(shū)可以多用幾天嗎?—當(dāng)然可以，只要你喜歡。根據(jù)if you like可知此處使用By all means，它譯為“當(dāng)然可以”。
29. 【解析】選A。fulfilling 表示“讓人感覺(jué)有意義的;令人滿足的;有成就感的”。根據(jù)后面的 I’ve done these there’s a smile on that person’s face 知，作者對(duì)自己做的事情感到很滿意，故fulfilling符合語(yǔ)境。
34. 【解析】選B。根據(jù)前面的 I find that everyone needs love, everyone can give love可知，此處表示作者把love比喻成一個(gè)“鏈條”，總有人不斷地付出愛(ài)，這種方式會(huì)持續(xù)下去。
35. 【解析】選D。endless 無(wú)休止的，無(wú)窮盡的;temporary臨時(shí)的，暫時(shí)的;contemporary當(dāng)代的，同時(shí)代的;ageless 青春永駐的，永恒的。根據(jù)前面的 You change when you get older可以推知，此處文意為隨著時(shí)間推移愛(ài)是永恒的，所以選D。
三、閱讀理解(20小題)
A
Susan was born as the ninth child in a Catholic family. She suffered from learning disabilities ever since her birth because of her mother’s poor health.
School was difficult for Susan and she was bullied because of her different behaviours. Her siblings, who were much older, had life experiences that were unknown to their little sister. From the time of her birth, Susan was a screamer. The only really safe place that she would use as a repeat was her bedroom. There she would hang posters of her musical idols on the wall and sing popular music into a hairbrush that she pretended was a microphone.
One by one the siblings moved away from home and then Susan’s father died. This left her alone with an aging mother and a cat. The siblings accused her mother of not expecting more out of Susan. She had seen many professionals and remembered hearing the word “borderline” but didn’t know what it meant. She tried volunteer work. Her best state of mind, however, was found when she was singing and so she would regularly join others in karaoke or pubs where she could show her skills and receive appreciation from the crowd.
When Susan announced at Christmas that she was planning to compete in the Britain’s Got Talent contest, her siblings tried to discourage her. It was a wonder that she was even able to do the audition considering the troubles she faced just physically getting to the right place.
“The Woman I Was Born to Be” is a beautiful story written in the simple but humourous voice of the author, Susan Boyle. She tells her story from birth to the present in an interesting and educational manner. The writing is supplemented by photos from her albums.
I love this book! In fact, I read the whole thing in one day!
There is something in the stories that not only teaches the reader but also inspires us to reach for our dreams — no matter how impossible they may seem to be!
36. This passage should be ___________.
A. a news report B. a biography C. a book review D. an introduction
37. When Susan was young, ____________.
A. her mother died of an illness B. her siblings liked her very much
C. she was fond of music D. she was envied at school
38. According to the passage, which was NOT true?
A. Susan’s mother expected too much out of her.
B. Susan tried doing a lot of volunteer work.
C. Susan’s siblings tried to stop her from competing in the Britain’s Got Talent contest.
D. Susan’s performances were well received by the customers in pubs.
39. The book “The Woman I Was Born to Be” ______________.
A. is always a best-seller B. is written in a serious voice
C. is full of sad stories D. contains some photos of Susan
40. What does the author think of Susan Boyle?
A. Pitiful and selfless. B. Shy and passive.
C. Great and generous. D. Determined and inspiring.
B
To build an incredible and successful relationship is something like erecting a building. First of all, you should start with an idea which is expected by everyone, and then you can put a solid foundation stone for that idea. Putting a strong foundation stone is very important and it keeps your building steady. Every part of that building is totally depending upon that solid foundation.
So, here are the three rules to establish a successful relationship:
The first rule is just having fun. Once relationship is established then the things become stable. Once it gets stable then you start feeling stifled (壓抑的) and fun is no longer there in your relationship. But remember this thing is very dangerous for relationship. You can plan something great like a weekend road trip. Even you can also plan some of your favorite activities at least twice a month. Enjoy laughing with each other and try to find different ways to keep this laughter alive.
The second rule is _________________. In relationship it is important that both the partners should deserve equal treatment. If anyone of the partners dominates to the other then such relationship is surely not going to survive for a long time. Such relationships are called unbalanced relationship and it is going to give lots of pain. So, try to give respect to each other equally.
The third rule is always to be open and honest with each other. Another good and important part of any relationship is being honest and open-minded with your partner. Whenever the problem arises in your relations, honesty is very crucial. Even being open-minded with each other is a foundation to your good relationship. Honesty is most valuable thing. If you become very honest with each other then problems can be very easily sorted out.
You need put lots of efforts to build a successful relationship. This effort is required from both the partners. And the reward which you are going to get will be fantastic. If the three rules mentioned above are maintained very well then there will be a strong chance of long term and wonderful relationship.
41. What is the best title for this passage?
A. Good Relationship and Success B. How to Build a Successful Relationship
C. Solid Foundation and Building Relationship D. The Benefits from Good Relationship
42. In the first paragraph the author mainly wants to tell us ____________.
A. the concept of good relationship B. the importance of good relationship
C. the characteristics of good relationship D. what is the most important thing in building good relationship
43. What’s the second rule?
A. Giving respect to each other equally. B. Being generous to friends.
C. Giving timely help to friends. D. Treating friends equally.
44. The underlined word “crucial” in the fifth paragraph probably means ____________.
A. critical B. enough C. sufficient D. efficient
45. It can be learned from the last paragraph that __________.
A. it is not difficult to build a good relationship
B. one can benefit a lot from a wonderful relationship
C. honesty helps approaching problems
D. being open-minded is a basis to build a good relationship
C
Computer Technician (Part Time Student Helper)
·Government Department
·Flexible schedule
·Good opportunity for the young adults
Our client, a Government Department, is now looking for numbers of Part Time Computer Technicians to join their supporting team.
Job Responsibilities:
·Responsible for answering queries to end users on the use of computer and electronic systems and facilities
·Provide general technical support to end users
·Handle on regular health checks on equipment, reset problem terminals and reinstall software
Job Requirements:
·Diploma/ higher diploma in Computer Science or related discipline obtained from Hong Kong University /IVE or above
·Part-time experience in Customer Services and/or IT support is an advantage
·Good at verbal and written English, Cantonese and Mandarin
·With basic knowledge or experience in IT networking
·Good working attitude, energetic and self-motivated candidate is highly preferred
·Students in Year 1 and Year 2 are preferred
·Training will be provided
Attractive remuneration(報(bào)酬) package will be negotiated to the right candidate.
Interested parties please email a MS Word version resume and expected salary to [email protected] (CC: [email protected]) and quote the job reference.
Job Ref: 506-111213-IR
Job Type: Contract
Location:
Start Date: ASAP
Duration:
Salary/Rate:
Contact: Iris Cheung
Open To: Hong Kong Residents Only
Submitted: 12/04/2011
46. The main purpose of this passage is to _______________.
A. advertise a job B. introduce a company
C. introduce a career D. advertise a course
47. The job has a lot of benefits EXCEPT ____________.
A. working in a government department B. a high salary
C. flexible working plan D. opportunities for young adults
48. If someone wants to apply for the job, he must ___________.
A. have graduated from IVE B. have been trained before
C. be a student in Year 1 D. submit his applications by 12/04/2011
49. The job will be offered only to ____________.
A. citizens from Hong Kong B. university students C. computer technicians D. young people
50. Which of the following is NOT a responsibility?
A. To provide general technical help to end users. B. To answer queries to end users.
C. To reset problem terminals. D. To receive relevant training.
D
Following some of the tips for green living helps save our planet. All of these involve just a few changes to our daily habits.
Just walk and limit the use of your car. One of the poster images of pollution is our vehicles. It burns fuel. It is not as efficient as we hope it could be, and we use it every single day. To lessen the effects of the air pollution caused by our vehicles, we should limit their use. If we can walk to our destination then just let us go. Not only do we lessen our carbon dioxide emissions, but we also get a good exercise out of it.
Use a laptop instead of a computer desktop. Laptops are more energy efficient compared to their bigger counterparts. A laptop is generally 50 percent more efficient in using electricity. Aside from that there are other benefits of a laptop. It is portable so you can work anywhere you like and that you get powerful features without the large size of desktop units.
Turn off the faucet while you are brushing your teeth. It is always a better idea to use a glass when we are brushing our teeth and not to just let the faucet keep on running. Therefore，there is less water to waste while we are cleaning our pearly whites. Simply turn off the faucet when you are not using it.
Make good use of natural light. We have a great and natural lamp --- the sun, and we should learn how to take full advantage of it during daytime. So instead of turning on our lights or lamps even if it is still not evening, we should pull up the drapes and let the natural light come in from the windows.
These are just some of the best tips for green living, but of course there are still many of these tips if you just search for them. But you can do your own variation any time just always prioritize how you can use less energy and produce even lesser trash and pollution.
51. What’s the best title for the passage?
A. How to Save Our Planet B. How to Change Our Daily Habits
C. Tips for Green Living Today D. Green Living and Serious Pollution
52. Compared with a computer desktop, a laptop __________.
A. less energy efficient B. faster at work C. easy to repair D. easy to carry
53. How many tips does the passage mention for green living today?
A. Three B. Four C. Five D. Six
54. The underlined word “prioritize” in the last paragraph can be replaced by the word _________.
A. decrease B. consider C. imagine D. guess
55. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. A few changes to daily habits can help a lot.
B. While washing teeth we should turn off the faucet.
C. Vehicles bring pollution and we should try to avoid.
D. In the daytime we should not pull up the drapes.
36. 【解析】選C。推理判斷題。本文前面的大部分來(lái)介紹一本書(shū)"The Woman I Was Born to Be"的主要內(nèi)容，根據(jù)倒數(shù)第二段的 I love this book!可以推斷此文是一則書(shū)評(píng)。
37. 【解析】選C。細(xì)節(jié)理解題。從第二段最后一句 There she would hang posters of her musical idols on the wall and sing popular music into a hairbrush that she pretended was a microphone 可以判斷出C項(xiàng)正確。她臥室里貼滿偶像的海報(bào)，她以發(fā)刷為麥克風(fēng)唱流行歌曲。
38. 【解析】選A。細(xì)節(jié)理解題。A項(xiàng)與第三段第三句 The siblings accused her mother of not expecting more out of Susan信息不符，故選此項(xiàng)。
39. 【解析】選D。細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)倒數(shù)第三段的最后一句 The writing is supplemented by photos from her albums.可以看出D項(xiàng)正確。
44. 【解析】選A。詞義猜測(cè)題。若把原句 honesty is very crucial補(bǔ)充完整則為honesty is very crucial in solving the problem， 故critical (至關(guān)重要的)符合語(yǔ)境。
45. 【解析】選B。細(xì)節(jié)理解題。此處需根據(jù)最后一段來(lái)確定答案。B項(xiàng)與最后一段中的 And the reward which you are going to get will be fantastic相符，為正確答案。
C
46. 【解析】選A。細(xì)節(jié)理解題。從Computer Technician (Part Time Student Helper)和 Our client, a Government Department, is now looking for numbers of Part Time Computer Technicians to join their supporting team知,本文是一則提供工作的廣告。
47. 【解析】選B。細(xì)節(jié)理解題。由文中的attractive remuneration……negotiated to the right candidate 可知，薪酬是要和對(duì)方協(xié)商后決定的，故B項(xiàng)不正確。
50. 【解析】選D。細(xì)節(jié)理解題。A項(xiàng)與 Provide general technical support to end users相符;B項(xiàng)與 Responsible for answering queries to end users相符;C項(xiàng)與 on equipment, reset problem terminals相符，故選D項(xiàng)。
54. 【解析】選B。詞義猜測(cè)題。根據(jù)前面的意思“你做的和別人做的不一樣”以及后面的 how you can use less energy and produce even lesser trash and pollution可以排除decrease(減少)，推斷出prioritize應(yīng)為“認(rèn)真考慮;優(yōu)先考慮”的意思，所以使用consider最符合語(yǔ)境。
On September 16, 2011，the students in our class paid a visit to China Science and Technology Museum.
At 8:00, we left for China Science and Technology Museum by school bus. At 8:30, a guide introduced it to us briefly and told us what we should pay attention to during our visit. Ten minutes later, we were divided into five groups and began our separate visits. Some students took notes carefully as they visited. All the students were amazed at the rapid achievements in science and technology. Three hours had gone by before we knew it. At 11:30, we returned to our school.
This visit not only broadened my outlook but also aroused my interest in science and technology.
