A. To introduce a job. B. To set up a laboratory. C. To go to college.
9. How did the Town Job Center get to know Johnson?
A. Johnson telephoned them. B. Johnson e-mailed them. C. Johnson helped them.
10. What makes Johnson think more about it?
A. The equipment. B. The employer. C. The working time.
聽第8段材料，回答第11至13題。
11. Where does the woman usually listen to jazz?
A. At parties. B. On the tape recorder. C. On the radio.
12. What does the man mainly study?
A. Jazz. B. Painting. C. English.
13. Who can visit the art museums for free?
A. All but children. B. Children and art students. C. All but foreigners.
聽第9段材料，回答第14至16題。
14. When did Meg hand in the report?
A. On September 3rd. B. On September 5th. C. On September 1st.
15. What is the most important to Starbuck’s success, according to the professor?
A. The taste of its coffee. B. Its selections of stores and service.
C. Its management.
16. What does the professor advise Meg to do?
A. To leave out some figures. B. To change a new topic. C. To do more research.
聽第10段材料，回答第17至20題。
17. Where did the British ships land in 1607?
A. The Atlantic Ocean. B. The Mississippi. C. Virginia.
18. How did people find names for areas of the new land?
A. They invented their own names.
B. They used Native American words.
C. They used words from English.
19. Who honored three gods with special days each week?
A. Americans. B. Indians. C. Northern Europeans.
20. What is the text mainly about?
A. The development of English. B. Days of the week. C. Place names.
第二部分 英語知識運用(共兩節，滿分35分)
節 單項填空(共15小題;每小題1分，滿分15分)
請認真閱讀下面各題，從題中所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中，選出選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。
21. —Shall we go for lunch in the Beijing Restaurant?
—______. But I must finish my physics exercise first.
A. Forget it B. Good idea C. My pleasure D. No sweat
22. As Nelson Mandela said, courage was not the ______ of fear, but the victory over it.
A. significance B. intelligence C. absence D. ignorance
23. Angela is 19 years old and loves animals, ______ is why I’m always happy to leave my dog with her when I go on holiday.
A. that B. it C. what D. which
24. —Did you watch the talk show last night?
—Yes, but only a minute. I don’t like the topic so I ______ computer games instead.
A. play B. have played C. played D. had played
25. Success seems to be largely a matter of ______ after others have let go.
A. hanging on B. falling out C. looking back D. working out
26. Children are greatly influenced by their family, so if your parents like reading, you may be a(n) ______ visitor to the library.
A. unusual B. frequent C. innocent D. contemporary
27. Recently the charges were dismissed for lack of evidence ______ a man accused ______ stealing money from the bank.
A. for; of B. against; of C. of; with D. against; for
28. As we grow up, we ______ develop a set of our own values or beliefs, affected by society, our family and the education we receive, etc.
A. constantly B. finally C. securely D. gradually
29. —Why don’t you ______ Jason? He has just graduated from a business college with honours.
—I’m afraid he’s too young to be a sales manager, but I wouldn’t mind giving him a try.
A. promote B. approach C. monitor D. consult
30. —I’ll have nothing to wear to work on Monday ______ I pick up my clothes at dry cleaners’.
—Then you’d better hurry. It closes at noon on Sundays.
A. though B. as C. unless D. after
31. Although it remains unclear to this day ______ The Library of Alexandria was destroyed, the leading theory is that Julius Caesar set a fire that unintentionally burned it down.
A. whether B. how C. if D. why
32. Not until near the end of the letter ______ his financial problems and his intention to borrow some money from me.
A. he mentioned B. he had mentioned C. did he mention D. had he mentioned
33. —Don’t forget to write to me, Jack.
—I ______. But let me make sure I have the right address.
A. can’t B. mustn’t C. shouldn’t D. won’t
34. —Where is Eric?
—I’m afraid nobody but his parents ______ where he is now.
A. know B. knows C. have known D. has known
35. If you want to learn a new language, the first thing ______ is why.
A. thinking about B. thought about C. to think about D. having thought about
第二節 完形填空(共20小題;每小題1分，滿分20分)
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Mum adopted Monti from Melbourne’s Lort Smith Animal Hospital in 2009. The 36 she shared with him was unbelievably strong. Monti took away a lot of 37 for Mum and really made her happy. He had been 38 by his former owner so he really took to our family. He was Mum’s 39 friend and enjoyed her attention.
Not long after she adopted Monti, Mum came out of 40 after a near-death experience. I had put her to bed and went to bed myself, dead tired. Monti slept on Mum’s bed, acting as a guard, and I had left the bedroom door slightly open 41 she called out.
I was in a deep sleep when I awoke to Monti trying to lick my face. I was so 42 that I drove him away but he refused, which was really out of 43 for him. Suddenly, I heard the faintest of voices calling out for 44 . I jumped from my bed and rushed to the bathroom where I found my mother almost unconscious (失去知覺的) and 45 in blood.
I called the ambulance and she arrived at the hospital without a pulse, 46 the medical team was able to bring Mum back to life and gradually she made a full 47 . We were blessed to have her in our lives for another three 48 . But for Monti’s efforts that night, I know we would have 49 her.
After Mum passed away in 2018, Monti was extremely 50 and anxious. He couldn’t find peace and constantly searched for her. Shortly after she 51 , he developed a facial palsy (面癱) that paralyzed half his face. I honestly believe it was due to his stress and the heartbreak of 52 my mum.
I love deserted dogs. They are certainly different from other dogs—not because they are “damaged”, but because they are thankful. They 53 know they have been given another chance and they love you 54 it.
Monti has now become used to his new life with me. He is happy and 55 and has almost fully recovered from the palsy. My family will be forever grateful for his heroic deed that granted us that extra precious time with our mother.
36. A. impression B. relationship C. routine D. origin
37. A. loneliness B. weakness C. illness D. shyness
38. A. tied B. attacked C. poisoned D. deserted
39. A. senior B. virtual C. powerful D. constant
40. A. studio B. neighborhood C. hospital D. ruins
41. A. even if B. as if C. in case D. so that
42. A. disappointed B. tired C. delighted D. amazed
43. A. character B. place C. order D. control
44. A. water B. shampoo C. help D. tobacco
45. A. preserved B. erupted C. floated D. covered
46. A. but B. so C. because D. though
47. A. circle B. recovery C. description D. purchase
48. A. days B. weeks C. months D. years
49. A. recognized B. honored C. lost D. removed
50. A. upset B. excited C. embarrassed D. concerned
51. A. disappeared B. died C. sighed D. suffered
52. A. comforting B. tolerating C. tricking D. missing
53. A. thus B. anyhow C. somehow D. therefore
54. A. for B. on C. by D. at
55. A. passive B. content C. rare D. unique
第三部分 閱讀理解(共15小題;每小題2分，滿分30分)
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A
Lagoon Hostel?Pousada (0.28 Km » Rio de Janeiro)
from BRL 110.00 Score from 3 reviews
Superb 9.5
Rua Vitória Régia, 797, Casa, Rio de Janeiro 22471-190
Featuring an outdoor pool and BBQ facilities, Lagoon Hostel?Pousada offers quiet accommodation 2 km from Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas and 5 km from Copacabana beach. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas. With air conditioning, Hostel Lagoon offers single beds or double rooms featuring a private bathroom, flat-screen TV and cable channels. Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport is 12 km from the property.
Oztel (0.48 Km » Rio de Janeiro)
from BRL 49.90 Score from 212 reviews
Excellent 7.7
Rua Pinheiro Guimarães, 91, Rio de Janeiro 22281-080
This hostel features accommodation with unique décor and free Wi-Fi and a stylish bar. Private rooms and dormitories are available. Botafogo Subway Station is 1 km away. The air-conditioned rooms at Oztel offer a modern bathroom and an LCD TV with cable channels. Dormitories include air conditioning and a private locker, while the bathroom is shared. Guests are advised to bring their own lock, or one can be purchased at the reception desk. Guests enjoy exotic drinks and gourmet snacks at the bar. Restaurants are found within 200 metres. Downtown Rio can be reached in a 15-minute bus ride. The Sugarloaf mount is 4 km away. Guests at Oztel can benefit from a daily breakfast buffet with seasonal fruits, natural juices and bread rolls.
Guesthouse Claudia (0.52 Km » Rio de Janeiro)
from BRL 200.00 Score from 10 reviews
Exceptional 8.4
Rua Santa Clara, 397/ ap 402, Rio de Janeiro 22041-010Guesthouse Claudia is located in Rio de Janeiro, only 900 metres from popular Copacabana Beach. Free Wi-Fi access and a 24-hour reception are available. Guests can also make use of the shared lounge and a shared kitchen. Rooms here will provide a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fan and shared bathroom facilities with a bathtub. The guesthouse is 8.8 km from Santos Dumont Airport, 9.6 km from Novo Rio Bus Station and 8 km from downtown Rio de Janeiro. Corcovado Mountain is 12.2 km away, while the famous Sugarloaf mount is 6.1 km from the property.
Hotel Santa Clara (0.68 Km » Rio de Janeiro)
from BRL 200.00 Score from 54 reviews
Excellent 7.8
Rua Decio Vilares, 316, Rio de Janeiro 22041-040
Hotel Santa Clara is located in Bairro Peixoto, between the hills of Morro da Saudade and Morro de São João. It offers free Wi-Fi and air-conditioned rooms with cable TV. All guest rooms at Santa Clara enjoy wooden furnishings. Each is equipped with a telephone and a private bathroom. In-room breakfast is available. Guests can relax in the lounge area. 24-hour front desk service is also provided. Hotel Santa Clara is less than 10 km away from Santos Dumont Airport and just 500 metres from the famous Copacabana Beach. It is a 5-minute walk to Siqueira Campos Subway Station, and a 25-minute drive to Corcovado.
56. The advertisements about the four hotels are put in order of ______.
A. the number of reviews of the guests B. the shortest distance to Rio de Janeiro
C. the price of each room per night D. the score from the reviews of the guests
57. Desk service is provided around the clock at ______.
A. Lagoon Hostel?Pousada and Oztel B. Oztel and Guesthouse Claudia
C. Guesthouse Claudia and Hotel Santa Clara D. Hotel Santa Clara and Lagoon Hostel?Pousada
58. Hotel Santa Clara is different from the other three hotels in that ______.
A. guests can watch cable TV in their room
B. each room is equipped with a private bathroom
C. guests can have a rest in the lounge area
D. guests can order breakfast from room service
B
It was another rainy day, it had stopped raining but the ground was still wet, with this remarkable smell of freshness, I was in the car with my friend, and ahead of us was a pitiful-looking old man, with a walking stick in his hand as it seemed he was having a hard time standing up or barely doing any effort. I have always had a weakness for old people; they break my heart, especially the ones begging on the streets, or selling flowers, I feel sad for them, having to be on the streets instead of being taken care of by their families or the government.
There was a car in front of us before we reach next to him. I had prepared money in my hand to give it to him, and I was looking at the car in front of us when the driver took a bill of money and threw it off the window—he threw it in the face of the old man and it fell on the ground, in a wet spot. The old man looked at the bill with a sad look, knowing it would take him an enormous effort to pick it up and he was hardly standing up, so I opened the car door, ran to him as he was bending to pick it up, took it, wiped it with my jeans since it was almost wet, gave it to him and gave him the money I had prepared for him.
The look on his face when he saw me doing that was the most rewarding look anyone has ever given me. He was shocked, and started thanking me for what I did and asking God to bless me, but I couldn’t hear a word of what he was saying, I couldn’t look him in the eye, how can someone so sweet like him with a kind and gentle look be left on the streets?
Helping him out surely made his day, but what he didn’t know is that he affected me in a way he could never imagine—I still think about him very often, and I just hope everyone will look at old people the way I do.
59. In the author’s opinion, who should be responsible for caring for old people?
A. Old people themselves. B. Some kind-hearted people.
C. Their families or the government. D. Some non-governmental organizations.
60. Paragraph 2 mainly talks about ______.
A. the two totally different ways the old man was treated
B. how the old man picked up the bill with great difficulty
C. why the author was angry at the way the old man was treated
D. the rudeness of the driver who threw a bill of money to the old man
61. The old man was shocked at what the author did probably because ______.
A. he knew he had given the author the most rewarding look
B. he was often treated in a rude way by most people
C. he suddenly found himself unable to say anything
D. he was able to stand up easily without a walking stick
62. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the old man?
A. He was often seen selling flowers on the streets.
B. He refused to accept the bill given to him by the driver.
C. He wished that all the people could learn from the author.
D. He had no idea how great an effect he had on the author.
C
A newly discovered planet looks just right for life as we know it, according to an international group of astronomers. Orbiting a star about 500 light-years away, the planet called Kepler-186f is about the same size as Earth. It orbits its star at the right distance for liquid water on the surface. That is a necessary condition for life as we know it.
But it is not exactly like Earth, NASA planetary scientist Elisa Quintana said. “It’s more of an Earth’s cousin. It’s not an Earth’s twin. It shares the same characteristics as Earth, but their parent stars are very different,” said Quintana.
Kepler-186f orbits a star that is smaller and cooler than our sun. But, writing in the journal Science, the astronomers say the planet appears to be a closer relative than most of the hundreds of others discovered so far. Some are massive gas-covered giants with thick, crushing atmospheres. Others orbit too close to their stars and are too hot for life.
Two planets discovered last year are in the right orbit and might be good candidates for life, Quintana says, but they are a bit bigger than Earth. “For the first time, we can actually say we now have a planet that is both Earth-sized and orbits in its star’s habitable zone,” she said.
It may be the first time, but it probably is not the last, says Massachusetts Institute of Technology astrophysicist Sara Seager. “We’ve been waiting decades to understand how common habitable planets might be, and it’s looking like they’re really common. And this gives us excitement and motivation to take the next step,” said Seager.
The next step would be to look for signs of life in the atmospheres of these distant worlds. That would take a more sophisticated (高端的;復雜的) space telescope. But budget cuts threaten that mission, says University of California at Los Angeles astrophysicist Ben Zuckerman. “In principle, we could do this in the next few decades. But in practice, because there’s no money, it’s not gonna happen. It’s not gonna happen in my lifetime, for example.”
Leaving earthbound concerns behind, NASA’s Elisa Quintana believes that when the next-generation space telescope is launched, it will find that we are not alone in the universe.
63. What does the underlined word “That” (Paragraph 1) refer to?
A. The right distance. B. Liquid water. C. The right size. D. A star.
64. According to Elisa Quintana, Kepler-186f ______.
A. is more of an Earth’s cousin than an Earth’s twin
B. has a lot in common with Earth, including their parent stars
C. is a lot bigger than Earth
D. is smaller and cooler than our sun
65. Ben Zuckerman and Elisa Quintana would probably agree that ______.
A. they can continue their research without worrying about money
B. it is the last time that they have discovered such a planet
C. a sophisticated space telescope plays an important role in their research
D. Earth is the only planet where we can find signs of life
66. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A. Where there is water, there is life B. A planet exactly like Earth found
C. Life discovered on Kepler-186f D. New Earth-size planet found
People in South Korea who feel they can no longer bear the stress of everyday life now can choose to stay in a prison to relax and think deeply.
In a society where pressure to do well in school and find highly-paid jobs is intense, a former lawyer came up with an extreme relaxation idea. Kwon Yong-seok created the “Prison Inside Me”—a stress-reduction center with a punishment theme. People come here to cut themselves off from the outside world and pay to be kept in 60-square-foot (5.6-square-meter) cells (囚室).
Located on the outskirts of Hongcheon, about 58 miles (93 km) northeast of Seoul, “Prison Inside Me” came to life after Mr. Kwon voluntarily asked to spend time behind bars for “healing reasons,” but his request was turned down. “I didn’t know how to stop working back then,” he said. “I felt like I was being swept away against my will, and it seemed I couldn’t control my own life.” So, Kwon and his wife Roh Ji-hyang decided to take matters into their own hands, and designed and built a prison-like spiritual center. The construction was completed in June last year and cost about 2 billion won ($19 million).
The facility includes 28 cells, furnished with only a toilet, a sink and a small table, where guests can spend time alone, thinking about life and enjoying private thinking periods. Moreover, guests can also join group thinking perio
