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Part Ⅰ Writing (30 minutes)
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled A Harmonious Society in My Mind. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below.
1. 建立和谐社会成为了一种潮流和趋势
2. 我心中的和谐社会是….
3. 为了建立和谐社会，我们应该如何去做?
A Harmonious Society in My Mind
Part ⅡReading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)
Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.
Entertainment in London
Buying Books
Londoners are great readers. They buy vast numbers of newspapers and magazines and even of books especially paperbacks, which are still comparatively cheap in spite of ever-increasing rises in the costs of printing. They still continue to buy "proper" books, too, printed on good paper and bound between hard covers.
There are many streets in London containing shops which specialize in book-selling. Perhaps the best known of these is Charing Cross Road in the very heart of London. Here bookshops of all sorts and sizes are to be found, from the celebrated one which boasts of being "the biggest bookshop in the world" to the tiny, dusty little places which seem to have been left over from Dickens' time. Many of them specialize in second-hand books, in art books, in foreign books, in books of philosophy, politics or any other of the various subjects about which books may be written. One shop in this area specializes solely in books about ballet!
Although it may be the most convenient place for Londoners to buy books, Charing Cross Road is not the cheapest. For the really cheap second-hand volumes, the collector must venture off the busy and crowded roads, to Farringdon Road in the East Central district of London. Here there is nothing so grand as bookshops. Instead, the booksellers come along each morning and tip out their sacks of books on to barrows(推车) which line the gutters(贫民区). And the collectors, some professional and some amateur, who have been waiting for them, pounce towards the sellers. In places like this one can still, occasionally, pick up for a few pence an old volume that may be worth many pounds.
Both Charing Cross Road and Farringdon Road are well-known places of the book buyer. Yet all over London there are bookshops, in places not so well known, where the books are equally varied and exciting. It is in the sympathetic atmosphere of such shops that the loyal book buyer feels most at home. In these shops, even the life-long book-browser is frequently rewarded by the accidental discovery of previously unknown delights. One could, in fact, easily spend a lifetime exploring London's bookshops. There are many less pleasant ways of spending time!
Going to the Theatre
London is very rich in theatres: there are over forty in the West End alone--more than enough to ensure that there will always be at least two or three shows running to suit every kind taste, whether serious or lighthearted.
Some of them are specialist theatres. The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, where the great opera singers of the world can be heard, is the home of opera and the Royal Ballet. The London Coliseum now houses the English National Opera Company, which encourages English singers in particular and performs most operas in English at popular prices.
Some theatres concentrate on the classics and serious drama, some on light comedy, some on musicals. Most theatres have a personality of their own, from the old, such as the Theatre Royal (also called the "Haymarket") in the Haymarket, to the more modern such as the recently opened Baibican centre in the city. The National Theatre has three separate theatres in its new building by Waterloo Bridge. At the new Barbican centre the Royal Shakespeare Company has their London home—their other centre is at Stratford-on-Avon.
Most of the old London theatres are concentrated in a very small area, within a stone's throw of the Piccadilly and Leicester Square tube stations. As the evening performances normally begin either at seven-thirty or eight p. m., there is a kind of minor rush-hour between seven-fifteen and eight o'clock in this district. People stream out of the nearby tube stations, the pavements are crowded, and taxis and private cars maneuver into position as they drop theatre-goers outside the entrance to each theatre. There is another minor rush-hour when the performance finishes. The theatre in London is very popular and it is not always easy to get in to see a successful play.
Before World War Ⅱ, theatre performances began later and a visit to the theatre was a more formal occasion. Nowadays very few people "dress" for the theatre (that is, wear formal evening dress) except for first nights or an important performance. The times of performance were put forward during the war and have not been put back. The existing times make the question of eating a rather tricky problem: one has to have either early dinner or late supper. Many restaurants in "theatreland" ease the situation by catering specially for early or late dinners.
Television and the difficulty of financing plays have helped to close many theatres. But it seems that the worst of the situation is now over and that the theatre, after a period of decline, is about to pick up again. Although some quite large provincial towns do not have a professional theatre, there are others, such as Nottingham, Hull, Coventry or Newcastle, which have excellent companies and where a series of plays are performed during one season by a resident group of actors. Some towns such as Chichester or Edinburgh have theatres which give summer seasons. Even in small towns a number of theatres have been built in the last few years to cater for the local population.
Music in Britain
It is debatable whether the tastes of kings reflect those of their subjects. However, three English monarchs certainly shared their people's linking for music. Richard Ⅰ(1157-1199), the "Lionheart", composed songs that he sang with his musician, Blondel. It is said that when the king was a prisoner in Austria, Blondel found him by singing a song known only to him and the king, who took up the tune in the tower of the castle in which he was secretly imprisoned. Henry VⅢ (1491-1547), notorious for his six wives, was a skilled musician and some of his songs are still known and sung. Queen Victoria (1819-1901) and her husband, Prince Albert, delighted in singing ballads. The great composer and pianist Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) was a welcome guest at their court, where he would accompany the Queen and the Prince when they sang.
The British love of music is often unfamiliar to foreigners, probably because there are few renowned British composers. The most famous is Henry Purcell (1658-1695), whose opera "Dido and Aeneas" is a classic. The rousing marching song "Lillibulero" attributed to Purcell, now used by BBC as an identification signal preceding Overseas Service news bulletins, was said to have "sung James Ⅱ out of three kingdoms" when he fled from Britain in 1688. Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934) is known for his choral and orchestral works, some of which have been made more widely known by the famous violinist Yehudi Menuhin. Benjamin Britten (1913-1976), a composer with a very personal style, has become world-famous for such operatic works as "Peter Grimes" and "Billy Budd". Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) was deeply influenced by English folk music, as is shown by his variations on the old tune "Green-sleeves" (which most people consider a folk song). In recent years there has been a great revival of folk music, and groups specializing in its performance have sprung up all over Britain. This phenomenon has its roots in the work of Cecil Sharp (1859-1924), who collected folk songs and dances.
Present-day concern with music is shown by the existence of something like a hundred summer schools in music, which cater for all grades of musicians, from the mere beginner to the skilled performer. These schools, where a friendly atmosphere reigns, provide courses lasting from a weekend to three or four weeks, and cover a wide range, from medieval and classical music to rock-and-roll and pop. There are also important musical festivals in towns such as Aldeburgh, Bath, and Cheltenham. Pop-music festivals draw thousands of people, especially young people. In the great cities there are resident world-famous orchestras and from all over the world great performers come to play or sing in Britain. In many towns there are brass bands, and the players are often such people as miners or members of the local fire brigade, for music in Britain is not just an elegant interest, it is above all democratic.
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1. Which of the following do the great readers in London probably
buy the least?
A) Newspaper
B) Magazine
C) Paperback
D) Hardback
2. Chafing Cross Road is very famous because______.
A) all kinds of bookstores are along the streets
B) it lies right in the center of London
C) they have the cheapest books in London
D) the biggest bookstore in the world is there
3. What can you learn about Farringdon Road?
A) It's to the east of London.
B) It's a street of bookstores.
C) It's a center for second-hand books.
D) It's where worthless books are sold.
4. What does the author mean by saying "some of them are specialist theatres"?
A) Those theatres only have operas show
B) The theatres are especially good for their ballet show
C) These theatres offer really affordable ticket
D) They each hold a special type of play or show
5. Because of the theatre performances, the area around Piccadilly and Leicester Square tube stations gets crowded______.
A) before seven-thirty
B) between seven and eight
C) at about eight o'clock
D) from seven-fifteen to eight
6. What kind of change did World War I1 bring to the theatres?
A) The putting forward of dinner
B) The costume of the performance
C) The time of the performance
D) The restaurants nearly offer different food
7. What, according to the author, caused the decline of theatre business?
A) There are not professional theatres in large provincial towns.
B) During World War Ⅱ, a lot of theatres were destroyed.
C) Some people begin to choose stay at home and watch TV.
D) The performance of the plays is becoming worse and worse.
8. According to the author, three music lovers of the royal family members are ________________________
9. The British love of music is not known to foreigners for__________________.
10. The courses offered by summer school in music where a friendly atmosphere reigns last ________________________
Part Ⅲ Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)
Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.
11. A) Go to the parties.
B) Go for a ride.
C) Study for her exam.
D) Change her clothes.
12. A) The air pollution is caused by the development of industry.
B) The city was poor because there wasn't much industry.
C) The woman's exaggerating the seriousness of the pollution.
D) He might move to another city very soon.
13. A) He believes dancing is enjoyable.
B) He definitely does not like dancing.
C) He admires those who dance.
D) He won't dance until he has done his work.
14. A) He admires Jean's straightforwardness.
B) He thinks Brown deserves the praise.
C) He will talk to Jean about what happened.
D) He believes Jean was rude to Brown.
15. A) The woman had been planning for the conference.
B) The woman called the man but the line was busy.
C) The woman didn't come back until midnight.
D) The woman had guests all evening.
16. A) He shows great enthusiasm for his studies.
B) He is a very versatile person.
C) He has no talent for tennis.
D) He does not study hard enough.
17. A) He has managed to sell a number of cars.
B) He is contented with his current position.
C) He might get fired.
D) He has lost his job.
18. A) Jerry stayed in a room on the third floor for an hour.
B) Jerry was absent when the discussion was being held.
C) Nobody but the woman noticed that Jerry was absent.
D) Jerry did not leave room 405 until an hour had passed.
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just
heard.
19. A) To provide language learning opportunities.
B) To teach students how to be expert in computer.
C) To provide work opportunities for graduating students in the community.
D) To help students pass math exam.
20. A) English grammar.
B) English literature.
C) Intercultural communication.
D) Mathematics class.
21. A) By May 29th.
B) By June 29th.
C) By July 29th.
D) By April 29th.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
22. A) Video and online game.
B) Hazards of a high-tech society.
C) Relationships on campus.
D) Internet addiction.
23. A) Because they lack self-discipline in their studies.
B) Because they spend too much time on the Internet.
C) Because they have not exerted their utmost efforts.
D) Because they have developed poor relationships with teachers.
24. A) The impulse to go online begins to affect other areas of life.
B) One begins to feel anxious or depressed or lonely if online.
C) One isn't looking forward to being connected with other people online.
D) One is likely to be violent or crazy or aggressive if not online.
25. A) To have some sort of balance in life.
B) To keep off the Internet completely.
C) To develop some sort of healthy recreation.
D) To have a face-to-face talk with a psychiatrist.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.
Passage One
Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.
26. A) Diamond-producing rivers are located far away the mountain side.
B) Diamonds can be formed without volcano heat and pressure.
C) Volcano explosions brought some diamonds up to the earth surface.
D) Explosions of the volcano can damage diamonds as well.
27. A) In the volcanoes.
B) On the floor of the sea.
C) Under the river bed.
D) At the foot of the mountain.
28. A) How Diamond is Formed and Found.
B) Diamond—A Precious Stone.
C) Diamond Hunting.
D) Diamond—Producing Countries.
Passage Two
Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.
29. A) How people fall ill.
B) The influence of people's emotions on their health.
C) A new method to cure breast cancer.
D) Several ways to keep fit.
30. A) Because he was of ill health.
B) Because he was in a bad mood.
C) Because his wife abandoned him.
D) Because his immune system was not strong enough.
31. A) Those who like talking about cheerful things live longer.
B) Those who avoid talking about cheerful things die sooner.
C) Those who like talking about their disease live longer.
D) Those who avoid talking about their illness live longer.
Passage Three
Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.
32. A) Selling home furnishing.
B) Renting furnished apartment.
C) Selling used furniture.
D) Renting home furnishing.
33. A) Because the furniture they get in this way is better in quality.
B) Because it saves them a lot of money.
C) Because it saves them much trouble and money.
D) Because they can get better quality furniture in this way.
34. A) The idea of renting furniture is not acceptable.
B) Renting furniture is not popular in the couple's home town.
C) Only those who don't have enough money want to rent furniture.
D) People usually grow to like the furniture they have rented.
35. A) Rent or Buy?
B) A New Way of Getting Home Furnishing.
C) Furnished Apartment.
D) A New Idea.
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