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1、书山有路勤为径，学海无涯苦作舟。祝愿天下莘莘学子：学业有成，金榜题名！语言类考试复习资料大全CityCitySection Listening ComprehensionDirections: This section is designed to test your ability to understand spoken English. You will hear a selection of recorded materials and you must answer the questions that accompany them. There are three parts in

2、 this section, Part A, Part B and Part C. Remember, while you are doing the test, you should first put down your answers in your test booklet. At the end of the listening comprehension section, you will have 5 minutes to transfer all your answers from your test booklet to ANSWER SHEET 1. If you have

3、 any questions, you may raise your hand NOW as you will not be allowed to speak once the test has started. Now look at Part A in your test booklet. Part A For questions 1 -5, you will hear a passage. Listen and answer the questions with the information youve heard. Write not more than 3 words in eac

4、h blank. You will hear the recording twice. You now have 25 seconds to read the questions below. (如需获取本MP3听力录音请搜索标题名) 1. Brighton is the largest seaside resort in the _.答案: southwest of England解析 1-5 Brighton is the largest seaside resort in the southwest of England. For many people it seems a town

5、of contrasts, a mixture of elegant eighteenth-century architecture and loud, modern places of amusement. The town was at first a fishing village, and didnt become popular until the eighteenth century, when doctors began to prescribe sea-bathing as a cure for illness. Rich people began to visit Brigh

6、ton in large numbers, and when the Prince of Wales, later George , arrived and decided to build a house there, its future as a tourist center was assured. The Royal Pavilion, as the house was called, was decorated in the Chinese style popular at the time, but completely rebuilt between 1815 and 1822

7、 in its present Indian Style. The king continued to visit it until 1827, but queen Victoria didnt like it, and it was bought by the Brighton Local Government. It is open to the public every day and there is a special exhibition there in the summer. The other side of Brighton, the popular seaside res

8、ort, grew up in the nineteenth century. It offers all kinds of entertainment, from concerts and plays in the theatre to the popular amusement centers and such local attractions as the Aquarium, established over 100 years ago, a waxworks and an electric railway running between the Aquarium and the Bl

9、ack Rock. 2. The town became popular in _.答案:18th century3. The towns future as a tourist center was assured when it was visited by _.答案: the Prince of Wales/George 4. There is a special exhibition in Brighton in _.答案: the summer5. Brighton, as a popular seaside resort, offers all kinds of _.答案: ent

10、ertainmentPart B For questions 6 -10, you will hear a passage. Listen and answer the questions with the information youve heard. You will hear the recording twice. You now have 25 seconds to read the questions below. (如需获取本MP3听力录音请搜索标题名) 1. What kind of city is Tokyo?答案: A large and modern city解析 6-

11、10 Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is one of the largest cities in the world. It is also one of the worlds most modern cities. Twice this century, the city was destroyed and rebuilt. In 1923 a major earthquake struck the city. Thousands of people were killed and millions were left homeless as buildings

12、 collapsed and fires broke out throughout Tokyo. It took seven years to rebuild the city. During World War , Tokyo was destroyed once again. As a result of these disasters there is nothing of old Tokyo remaining in the downtown area. After the war, the people of Tokyo began to rebuild their city. Bu

13、ildings went up at a fantastic rate, and between 1945 and 1960, the citys population was more than doubled. Because of the Olympic Games held in Tokyo in 1964, many new stadiums, parks and hotels were built to accommodate visitors from all over the world. As a result of this rapid development, howev

14、er, many problems have arisen. Housing shortages, pollution and waste disposal have presented serious challenges to the city, but the government has begun several programmes to answer them. 2. What were the two disasters that destroyed the city of Tokyo?答案: Earthquake and World War 3. Why were many

15、new stadiums, parks, and hotels built?答案: Because of the Olympic Games in 19644. Which problem is not mentioned in the passage?答案: Traffic problem5. What is the main idea of the passage?答案:Tokyos development and problemsPart C You will hear three dialogues or monologues. Before listening to each one

16、, you will have time to read the questions related to it. While listening, answer each question by choosing A, B, C, or D. After listening, you will have time to choose your answers. You will hear each piece only once. Questions 11 -13 are based on the following passage. You now have 15 seconds to r

17、ead questions 11 -13. (如需获取本MP3听力录音请搜索标题名) 1. Who named the city New York?A.The English.B.Peter Minuit.C.The Indians.D.The Dutch.答案:A解析 11-13 In 1626, Manhattan Island was purchased from the Indians by Peter Minuit. It cost about 2,400. At first, it was called New Amsterdam by the Dutch settlers. La

18、ter it was renamed New York by the English. The city grew rapidly. There were several reasons for this, but the most important one was its location. New York is situated on the best American harbor on the Atlantic Ocean. It also lies on the Hudson River which allows water transportation into the mid

19、dle of the United States. Today New York has a population of approximately eight million. The city has groups from many races. It is famous for its Chinatown. It also has the largest Jewish population of any city outside Israel. After the blacks were released from slavery, a large number of them mov

20、ed into cities like New York, Philadelphia, and Washington. More recently, people from Puerto Rico have done the same thing. New York is made up of five boroughs. The Bronx is the only one located on the mainland. It is a large manufacturing center because factories can be located near good water tr

21、ansportation. Two of the main businesses are the clothing industry and the printing industry. Most large publishing companies have their headquarters there. The city is often lauded for its large number of cultural attractions. Among them are Broadway theaters, the opera, the art museum and historic

22、 sites. Of course, it also offers sports fans a chance to sit and tensely watch a live game. One of the most famous landmarks is the Empire State Building. More than 15,000 people work here every year. At 1,250 feet it is one of the tallest buildings in the world. But New York is a constantly changi

23、ng city and this building is no longer the tallest one in the city. The 1, 350-foot World Trade Center has taken its place. 2. Why did New York grow so rapidly?A.Because of its people.B.Because it is an old city.C.Because of its location.D.Because it has a lot of culture.答案:C3. Which New York boroug

24、h is not on an island?A.Manhattan.B.Queens.C.Brooklyn.D.The Bronx.答案:D Questions 14 -16 are based on the following passage. You now have 15 seconds to read questions 14 -16. (如需获取本MP3听力录音请搜索标题名) 4. What is the purpose of the talk?A.To encourage people to participate in a club activity.B.To introduce

25、 a new kind of bicycle.C.To inform the beginning cyclists about New Jerseys traffic law.D.To warn tourists about bicycling on the roadways.答案:A解析 14 -16 Good evening, welcome to the first meeting of our spring cycling season. Its a pleasure to see so many new faces here. I certainly hope that most o

26、f you will soon feel right at home with our group and bicycling will be a regular hobby for you and a part of your physical routine. Some of you may not realize that the State of New Jersey offers ample opportunities for bicyclists of all abilities. Weve rolling countryside, miles of beaches, lovely

27、 hills and mountains and valleys and thousands of miles of roads. Beginners will find the shore suitable for their needs while expert riders will find that the steep trails of the region offer a challenge to their skill. In addition, New Jersey is rich in historical interest. The state abounds in co

28、lonial architecture, battlefields of the revolution and other historic sites important in the early history of the country, most are carefully preserved and restored. We organize tours to a variety of places nearly every weekend. Next Saturdays tour will relatively be a easy one. Interested cyclists

29、 will meet at 8 a. m. in the parking lot at the corner of Hamilton Street and College Avenue. The minimum time of this tour is about six hours. Each new rider must team up with an experienced rider. You can pick up a map of Saturdays tour at the information table before you leave this evening. 5. Ac

30、cording to the speaker, what makes New Jersey a good place to bicycle?A.Its large number of bicycle clubs.B.Its geographic variety.C.Its network of superhighways.D.Its mild climate.答案:B6. Why does the speaker mention the historical sites?A.Some of them are inaccessible to beginning cyclists.B.Some o

31、f them commemorate the development of the bicycle.C.They are nice places to visit on bicycle tours.D.They help to make New Jersey a wealthy state.答案:C Questions 17-20 are based on the following passage. You now have 20 seconds to read questions 17-20. (如需获取本MP3听力录音请搜索标题名) 7. What is the population o

32、f Sydney according to the passage?A.About 3 million.B.About 4 million.C.About 5 million.D.About 1 million.答案:A解析 17 -20 Sydney is situated on the foreshores of one of the most magnificent harbors in the world. It was founded in 1788 and with a population of over 3 million. It is the largest city in

33、Australia. Authors have described it as fascinating, bustling, sophisticated, colorful, exciting. Its distinction lies in its wealth of natural beauty, which coupled with its temperate climate provides ideal facilities for outdoor life unparalleled anywhere in the world. Its 54 km2 of protected harb

34、or waters, its many narrow winding streets which have followed the bullock tracks of early days, and its golden sands and glorious surfing beaches give infinite variety and endless interest to visitors. Its people are friendly and have an exuberance which expresses itself in sport, the arts, and pol

35、itics. A dominating landmark is the harbor bridge, whose arch is some 134 m above water level. It is just under 5 km long, and provides the main traffic link between the city and her northern suburbs. An exciting addition to Sydneys charm is the Opera House which is magnificently situated at Bennelo

36、ng Point overlooking Sydney Harbor. 8. Which of the following words is not used by authors to describe Sydney?A.Fascinating.B.Busy.C.Sophisticated.D.Exciting.答案:B9. What is Sidneys most distinctive character according to the passage?A.It s a harbor city.B.It has a wealth of natural beauty.C.It has s

37、ome famous constructions.D.It is the largest city in Australia.答案:B10. How does the passage describe the people of Sydney?A.Bustling.B.Colorful.C.Friendly.D.Exciting.答案:CSection Use of EnglishDirections: Read the following text, Choose the best word for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on A

38、NSWER SHEET 1. Hawaii, the newest state in the United States, is a 1 of eight large islands and many small 2 in the Central Pacific Ocean, about 2,200 miles west of San Francisco. Hawaii was probably 3 about 750 A. D. , by 4 from the other Pacific islands. The first Europeans 5 Americans to visit it

39、 were the British Captain James Cook and his 6 in 1778. James named his discovery the Sandwich Islands 7 the sponsor of his expedition, the Earl of Sandwich. Twelve years later, the others from Europe and the new United States began to settle in the islands. These westerners brought 8 to Hawaii. The

40、y brought new diseases, which the Hawaiians had no 9 to; they brought alcohol, which many Hawaiians became 10 to; they brought a new religion which 11 the old values and forced the islanders to 12 their old culture and 13 to a new one. Many Americans settled in Hawaii, and in 1893, they 14 the queen

41、 and 15 Hawaii a republic. Sandford Dole, a missionarys son, was made president. In 1898, the United States 16 the islands, and it became a 17 of the United States in 1900. On December 7th, 1941, the Japanese 18 Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This attack 19 the entrance of the United States to the Second Wor

42、ld War. In 1959, the United States Congress 20 Hawaii to statehood, making it the fiftieth state in the United States. For the first time in about 200 years, Hawaiians were able to participate in the electoral process. 1.A.groupB.bunchC.gatheringD.sort答案:A解析 表示“一组，一群”的意思。2.A.islandsB.kindsC.onesD.ki

43、nds答案:C解析 替代前面的islands。3.A.colonizedB.inhabitedC.settledD.occupied答案:C解析 此处意为“定居”。4.A.peopleB.menC.piratesD.seafarers答案:D解析 从上下文看指的是“海员，海上的旅行者”。5.A.andB.orC.as well asD.then答案:B解析 此处应为“或者”的意思，表示选择关系。6.A.bandB.crewC.crowdD.staff答案:B解析 指“他的船员”。7.A.withB.asC.according toD.after答案:D解析 此处为“依照而命名”之意。8.A.b

44、otherB.distressC.plagueD.trouble答案:D解析 从下文看指“麻烦”。9.A.resistanceB.boycottC.conflictD.revolt答案:A解析 此处意为“抵抗”。10.A.fascinatedB.addictedC.enchantedD.captivated答案:B解析 此处意为“上瘾，嗜酒”。11.A.extractedB.removedC.uprootedD.withdrawed答案:C解析 指“彻底消失”。12.A.departB.discardC.abandonD.evacuate答案:C解析 此处为“放弃”之意。13.A.agreeB

45、.complyC.conformD.submit答案:C解析 “conform to something”为固定搭配，意为“遵守，遵从”。14.A.defeatedB.destroyedC.overpoweredD.overthrew答案:D解析 指“推翻”之意。15.A.brandedB.madeC.createdD.built答案:B解析 “make something something”，意为“使成为”。16.A.took overB.tookC.receivedD.admitted答案:A解析 此处意为“接管”。17.A.areaB.territoryC.districtD.land

46、答案:B解析 指“领地，领土”。18.A.attackedB.assaultedC.bombedD.raided答案:C解析 指“轰炸珍珠港”这一事件。19.A.broughtB.tookC.lead toD.brought about答案:D解析 指“带来，招致，引起(的后果)”。20.A.admittedB.confessedC.consentedD.received答案:A解析 意为“承认，认为有效”。Section Reading ComprehensionPart ADirections: Read all the following four texts. Answer the q

47、uestions below each text by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1. Passage 1 The changing profile of a city in the United States is apparent in the shifting definitions used by the United States Bureau of the Census. In 1870 the census officially distinguished the nations urban

48、from its rural population for the first time. Urban population was defined as persons living in towns of 8,000 inhabitants or more. But after 1900 it meant persons living in incorporated places having 2,500 or more inhabitants. Then, in 1950 the Census Bureau radically changed its definition of urba

49、n to take account of the new vagueness of city boundaries. In addition to persons living in incorporated units of 2,500 or more, the census now included those who lived in unincorporated units of that size, and also all persons living in the densely settled urban fringe, including both incorporated

50、and unincorporated areas located around cities of 50,000 inhabitants or more. Each such unit, conceived as an integrated economic and social unit with a large population nucleus, was named a Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area (SMSA). Each SMSA would contain at least (a) one central city with 50,

51、000 inhabitants or more or (b) two cities having shared boundaries and constituting, for general economic and social purposes, a single community with a combined population of at least 50,000, the smaller of which must have a population of at least 15,000. Such an area included the county in which t

52、he central city is located, and adjacent counties that are found to be metropolitan in character and economically and socially integrated with the county of the central city. By 1970, about two-third of the population of the United States was living in these urbanized areas, and of that figure more

53、than half were living outside the central cities. With the Census Bureau and the United States government used the term SMSA (by 1969 there were 233 of them), social scientists were also using new terms to describe the elusive, vaguely defined areas reaching out from what used to be simple towns and

54、 cities. A host of terms came into use: metropolitan regions, polynucleared population groups, metropolitan clusters, and so on. 1. What does the passage mainly discuss?A.How cities in the United States began and developed.B.Solutions to overcrowding in cities.C.The changing definition of an urban a

55、rea.D.How the United States Census Bureau conducts a census.答案:C解析 本题为主旨推理题。本篇的主要内容是阐述对城市地区所下的不断变化的定义。2. Prior to 1900, how many inhabitants would a town have to have before being defined as urban?A.2,500B.8,000C.15,000D.50,000答案:B解析 本题为细节判断题。根据本篇第一段最后两句话可以得出答案。3. According to the passage, why did t

56、he Census Bureau revise the definition of urban in 1950?A.City borders had become less distinct.B.Cities had undergone radical social change.C.Elected officials could not agree on an acceptable definition.D.New businesses had relocated to large cities.答案:A解析 本题为逻辑推理题。第二段第一句明确阐述了为什么美国人口普查事务办公室要对城区的定义进行修改的原因。4. Which of the following is NOT true of an SMSA?A.It has a population of at least 50,000.B.It can include a citys outlying regions.C.It can incl