第二部分：语言知识及运用（共两节，满分35分）
第一节：完形填空（共10小题；每小题2分, 满分20分）
阅读下面短文，从各题所给的四个选项A、B、C、D中选出最佳选项。
The guitar is one of the oldest instruments known to man. It 21 originated in the vicinity of (在……附近) China. There were guitars in ancient Egypt and Greece as well, but the 22 history of the guitar started in Spain in the 13th century. By 1500 the guitar was 23 in Italy, France, and Spain. A French document of that time 24 that many people were playing the guitar. Stradivarius, the famous king of violin makers, could not resist 25 a variety of guitars. Also, there was no lack of music written for the instrument. Haydn, Schubert, and others 26 guitar music. When Beethoven was asked to compose music for the guitar, he went into a rage(大怒) and 27 , but eventually even Beethoven could not ignore the 28 .Legend tells us he finally called the guitar a miniature orchestra. Indeed the guitar does 29 like a little orchestra! Perhaps that is why in rural areas around the world the guitar has been a source of 30 for millions to enjoy.
21. A. certainly B. mainly C. probably D. partly
22. A. written B. learned C. found D. spoken
23. A. acceptable B. popular C. familiar D. available
24. A. predicted B. warned C. denied D. recorded
25. A. destroying B. accusing C. creating D. following
26. A. enjoyed B. wrote C. accepted D. commented
27. A. refused B. accepted C. failed D. escaped
28. A. contribution B. challenge C. history D. suggestion
29. A. look B. feel C. taste D. sound
30. A. intelligence B. energy C. music D. spirit
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第二节：语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
In Japan, most people still feel that a woman’s place is in the home; and most women willingly accept their traditional role as wives, 31 (leave) the business of making a living to their husbands. For those 32 do want a career of their own, opportunities are limited, and working women usually have to settle for 33 (low) wages, fewer promotions, and less responsible positions.
In America, 34 the other hand, most women, including wives and mothers, work most of their lives. But until recently, few have had real careers. American women work mainly because they have to ; in these days of inflation and luxurious living, only one income per family is 35 (simple) not enough to live on. So American women actually have 36 jobs: one nine-to-five position 37 the home, and the other in-the-home job as wife, housemaid, cook and nurse.
One of the main goals of the modern women’s liberation movement, which started in 38 early 1960s, was to eliminate(消除) sex discrimination in the work force, and to open up opportunities for women 39 were previously reserved for men. And 40 there is still a long way to go, a lot of progress has been made.
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第二节 信息匹配(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。
以下是Knox 大学所提供的一些课程：
| E. Introductory Economics | F. Japanese | ||||||
| *Introduction to HR management *5 days/night a week (Tue-Sat) * Class Time: 9:30am–12:30pm OR 6:30pm- 9:30pm *provides practical guidance to improve your ability to handle your employees; includes negotiation and conflict settlement *Cost: $1,200 | *covers the basics required for senior high school and first year university economics study *Twice weekly (Mon & Thu) * Class Time: 8:30pm-9:30pm *Text books included in course fee. Recognized by all major national universities *Cost: $600 | *introductory course to Japanese language *5 nights (Mon- Fri) a week * Class Time: 7:30pm to 10:30pm *recognized by all national universities for admission into second year Japanese courses *Cost: $1,7 00 |
以下是拟选择课程的一些学生，请匹配人物与他们所相适应的课程。
56. Jason Smith － graduated from high school last year and is now working as a sales assistant in a supermarket. Wants to get promoted but he needs to have better skills at managing people to achieve this. He works from 1:30 pm to 9:30 pm Monday to Fridays.
57. Julie Bender － is planning to travel to Europe next year and is interested in finding out more about some of the places she is planning to visit or learning a European language. Prefer to study after she finishes work at 6pm rather than on weekends.
58. Hymen Nerdstrom － a senior high school student who wants a course that will help improve at least one of his weakest subjects, modern history and economics. Finishes school each weekday at 5pm. every Tuesday and Thursday evening has football practice until 7pm.
59. Ron Woods － works in a music shop Monday to Friday from 9 am to 4 pm. He is interested in studying a course that will give him the skill to successfully run his own business. He also plays in a band every Sunday night which he must attend.
60. Jill Seawood － left school without graduating 5 years ago, but is now interested in continuing her education. She is interested in history and languages and wants a course that will not only help her learn more about either topic but will also help her to get accepted into university.
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Bedazzling (眼花缭乱) with their bright colors and eye-catching displays, fireworks light up our night skies during the holidays. However, these crowd-pleasers can have some damaging side effects.
Once a firework is set off, it only takes a couple of seconds before smoke, dust and harmful chemicals are let out into the atmosphere. The loud booming noises are caused by gunpowder. While the sounds may excite some people, they can be frightening to domestic and wild animals — as well as some humans.
The pretty colors you see are a result of more chemicals. Barium, added to make green, is known for its poisonous and radioactive qualities. Blue comes from copper compounds. Cadmium, lithium and lead — all found in fireworks — have been linked to diseases, such as allergies and skin rashes in both humans and animals. Acid rain has been linked to gases given off by fireworks, which sometimes go beyond the toxin(毒素) limits of the United States Clean Air Act.
Once all those chemicals come back down to the ground, they can cause problems too. Debris (碎片) from the fireworks falls to the ground, where animals can burn their paws or noses on piping hot pieces. Humans also are at risk of stepping on or picking up something sharp or hot. Meanwhile, debris that finds its way into waterways can damage animal habitats and water supply sources.
Instead of setting off fireworks, try to come up with some new ways for fun. Here are some ideas to get you started:
? Sky lanterns — a tradition that originated long ago in the most-populated Asian country.
? Party crackers — a favorite in the United Kingdom — give you noise and surprises without the mess of fireworks. You can make your own or buy eco-friendly crackers.
? Want noise excitement with less volume? Consider a fireworks sound recording beforehand or break out the party horns (号角) and blow up a storm!
46. The advantages of fireworks can be seen below EXCEPT that _____.
A. the special sounds of fireworks excite people
B. debris from fireworks can even find its way into water
C. the pretty and bright colors add to the beauty of night skies
D. fireworks are enjoyed as one of the crowd-pleasers
47. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Copper compounds are needed to make green in fireworks.
B. Chemicals in fireworks are both poisonous and dangerous.
C. Too much gases from fireworks can result in acid rain.
D. Chemicals in fireworks are harmful in the air and on the ground.
48. All the underlined words are probably _____________.
A. mineral materials B. tiny solids
C. chemical elements D. broken pieces
49. What is implied from the passage?
A. Gunpowder in fireworks makes loud booming noises.
B. It must be Indians who first started to hang sky lanterns.
C. Fireworks does less harm in the air than on the ground.
D. Fireworks can even break the balance of nature.
50. What can be concluded as the writer’s attitude towards fireworks?
A. It is not allowed to set off fireworks except during the holidays.
B. Fireworks should be banned and replaced by some other means.
C. Night is the best time to set off fireworks and see the pretty colors.
D. You cannot set off fireworks unless you come up with new ways.
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第四部分：写作（共两节，满分为40分）
第一节基础写作（共1小题，满分15分）
[写作内容] 有一个人，想偷人家的门上的铃，他知道手一碰到铃，铃就会响起来。他认为，铃声一响，他就会倒霉了。因为耳朵能听到声音，于是他就把自己的耳朵捂起来，然后去偷铃，于是铃仍然响起来，他也就被人发觉了。
[写作要求] 1. 请根据以上文字提示用5个句子来描述故事里的全部内容。
2. 注意故事的连贯性和文章的过渡。
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第二节 读写任务（共1小题，满分25分）
阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。
China bans free plastic bags
CHINA began a crackdown on plastic bags, banning production of thin bags and forbidding supermarkets and shops from handing them out free, Tuesday, June 1, 2008.
Chinese people use up to 3 billion plastic bags a day and the country has to refine 5 million tons of oil every year to make plastics used for packaging, according to a report on the Website of China Trade News, and fails to get rid of them properly, wasting valuable oil and littering the country, the State Council said in a notice posted on the Central Government’s Website.
“Our country consumes huge amounts of plastic bags every year. While providing convenience to consumers, they have also caused serious pollution, waste of energy and resources, because of too much use and inadequate recycling,” it said.
Worries about pollution are growing among ordinary citizens, as years of breakneck growth has a very bad effect on the country’s air and water, but the new ban may not be universally welcomed.
[写作内容]
1. 请用约30词概括短文的要点；
然后用约120词就 “‘为了环保和节能，禁止商场免费提供塑料袋’的禁令与方便老百姓日常生活的矛盾” 这一中心发表看法，并包括如下要点：
a) 你对国家这一禁令的看法，并说明你的理由；
b) 禁令实施后，消费者该怎么办?
［写作要求］ 可以使用实例或分项论述的方法支持你的论点，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不得直接引用原文中的句子。
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