第二部分 英语知识运用(共两节,满分45分)

1、第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分） 第一节 单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 21. We were shocked to hear the news that _ two Chinese businessmen were shot to death in South Africa the other day and _ third one died in hospital yesterday. A. 不填; aB. the; theC. the; a D. 不填; the22. Van

2、 Gogh succeeded in selling only one painting in his lifetime, and _ was sold to his brother. A. another B. that C.one D. which 23_ everyone else wouldnt go to the mountain area, he went without a second thought.A. As long asB. WhileC. In spite ofD. Where 24. What way do you suppose he had thought of

3、 _the social problems before he was appointed to work here? A. to solveB. solvingC. to be solvedD. being solved25_ , the idea of having to work under a woman defeated him. A. Wanting the job very much B. Although wanting the job badly C. Though he wanted the job very much D. He wanted the job badly2

4、6. How did it _ that humans speak so many different languages. A. come outB. come upC. come acrossD. come about27. She took her son, ran out of the house, _ him in the car and drove quickly to the nearest doctors office. A. putB. to putC. puttingD. having put28. -What do you think of Andrew? -There

5、are some things that are not easy to _, and this coldness is one.A. put asideB. get along withC. think ofD. put up with29. -Im very sorry, but the manager isnt here yet. Shall I have her call you when she gets in ? -No, Ill call back. If I call again in an hour, do you think she _? A. had arrivedB.

6、has arrivedC. will arriveD. will have arrived30. -What do you think of my new necktie? -Oh, it_ very well with your business suit. A. fitsB. does C. goes D. suit31. -I say, Harry. What did you say to the lab assistant just now? -Nothing. I to myself. A. had only talkedB. am only talkingC. just talke

7、dD. was just talking32. -I think you should phone Jenny and say sorry to her. -_. It was her fault. A. No wayB. Not possibleC. No chanceD. Not at all33. -Will you go to watch the final game of the World Tennis Tournament to be held tomorrow afternoon? - Of course. I think it _an exciting game. A. se

8、emsB. promisesC. appearsD. supposes 34. Its a simple diet to prepare, mainly _rice and vegetables. A. consisting ofB. making upC consisted ofD. made up35. Its _an unusual work of art _everyone wants to have a look at. A. such.thatB. sothatC. suchas D. soas to第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题分，满分30分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所

9、给的四个选项（A、 B、 C 和 D ）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 My parents ran a small restaurant in SeattleIt was open twenty-four hours a day, six day a weekAnd my first real job，when I was six years old，was 36 the diners shoesMy father had done it when he was young，so he taught me 37 to do it efficiently，telli

10、ng me to 38 to Re-shine the shoes if the customer wasnt 39 . Working in the restaurant was a cause(事业) of great 40 because I was also working for the good of the familyBut my father 41 that I had to meet certain standards （标准）to be part of the teamI 42 to be punctual(守时的)，hard-working，and polite to

11、the 43 I was 44 paid for the work I did at the restaurantOne day I made the mistake of advising Dad that he 45 give me $10 a weekHe said，“OKHow about you paying me for three meals a day you have here? And 46 the times you bring in your friends for free soft drinks?” He 47 I owed him about $40 a week

12、 I remember returning to Seattle after being 48 in the US Army for about two yearsI had just been promoted to Captain at that timeAnd full of pride，I walked into my parents restaurant，but the 49 thing Dad said was，“How about your 50 up tonight?” I couldnt 51 my ears! I am an officer in the Army! But

13、 it didnt 52 as far as Dad was concerned，I was just 53 member of the teamI reached for the mop(拖把)Working for Dad has taught me the devotion to a 54 is above allIt has nothing to do with 55 that team is involved in a family restaurant or the US Army 36. A. cleaningB. shiningC. removingD. keeping 37.

14、 A. whyB. whatC. whenD. how 38. A. offerB. refuseC. loveD. learn 39. A. interestedB. annoyedC. relaxedD. satisfied 40. A. funB. prideC. troubleD. effort 41. A. got it rightB. kept it a ruleC. made it clearD. put it true 42. A. hadB. tendedC. hatedD. managed 43. A. familyB. workersC. customersD. frie

15、nds 44. A. neverB. alwaysC. seldomD. ever 45. A. mustB. shouldC. mightD. could 46. A. atB. beforeC. aroundD. for 47. A. worked outB. found outC. put outD. thought out 48. A. aloneB. awayC. outsideD. off 49. A. usualB. lastC. nextD. first 50. A. washingB. takingC. cleaningD. moving 51. A. ignoreB. fo

16、llowC. believeD. understand 52. A. happenB. careC. goD. matter 53. A. noB. otherC. someD. another 54. A. teamB. familyC. leaderD. restaurant 55. A. whyB. whetherC. whenD. how第三部分 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A He was 50 years old when I was born, and a Mr. M

17、om long before anyone had a name for it. I didnt know why he was home instead of Mom, but I was young and the only one of my friends who had their dads around. I considered myself very lucky. Dad did so many things for me during my grade-school years. He asked the school bus driver to pick me up at

18、my house instead of the usual bus stop that was six blocks away. He always had my lunch ready for me when I came home-usually a peanut butter and sandwich that was shaped for the season. My favorite was at Christmas. The sandwiches would be covered with green sugar and cut in the shape of a tree. As

19、 I got a little older and tried to gain my independence, I wanted to move away from those childish signs of his love. But he wasnt going to give up. In high school and no longer able to go home for lunch, I began taking my own. Dad would get up a little earlier and make it for me. I never knew what

20、to expect. The outside of the bag might be covered with his way of a mountain scene (it became his trademark) or a heart with the word Dad-n-Angle in its center. Inside there would be a note with that same heart or an “I love you”. Many times he would write a joke or a riddle. He always had some sil

21、ly saying to make me smile and let me know that he loved me. I used to hide my lunch so no one would see the bag or read the note, but that didnt last long. One of my friends saw the note one day, caught it, and passed it around the lunch room. My face burned. To my astonishment, the next day all my

22、 friends were waiting to see the note. From the way they acted, I think they all wished they had someone who showed them that kind of love. I was so proud to have him as my father. Throughout the rest of my high school years, I received those notes, and still have a majority of them. And still it di

23、dnt end. When I left home for college(the last one to leave), I thought the messages would stop. But my friends and I were glad that his action continued. I began getting letters almost every Friday. The front-desk worker always knew who the letters were from-the return address said, “The Hunk.” Man

24、y times the envelopes were addressed in crayon, and along with the enclosed letters were usually drawings of our cat and dog, pictures of him and mom and if I had been home the weekend before, of me racing around town with friends and using the house as a hotel. He also had his mountain scene and th

25、e hearten-cased inscription (题词),“Dad-n-Angie”.56. The author lists so many details in order to show . A. she had a childish father B. she had a caring father C. her father didnt want her to be lonely D. her father was not manly enough 57. The author tried to hide her lunch from her friends because

26、. A. she did not want her friends to share her fathers love B. she did not like her fathers notes C. the food had been badly prepared D. she was afraid her friends might laugh at her 58. He was 50 years old when I was born, and a Mr. Mom long before anyone had a name for it. Here Mr. Mom means . A.

27、a mother who works outside to support the family B. a father who is responsible for doing housework C. a mother who is responsible for doing housework D. a father who cares too much for his children. 59. Her father didnt give her independence when the author grew a little older because . A. she had

28、no mother and needed someone to look after her B. she was not clever and needed someone to help her C. she had no ability to do things all by herself D. he loved his youngest daughter very much B In todays Internet age, the demand for online games continues to grow. Online computer game centers exis

29、t in many cities and towns throughout Asia. Facing the pressures of school and life, people turn to the virtual(虚拟) world, expecting a diversion from these problems. Too often, however, they can lead to problems and unhealthy addictions. This is most clearly seen in the example of South Korea. The c

30、ountry has the worlds highest percentage of high-speed Internet services. It also has a high number of online game players and related problems. In 2002, a young man collapsed(突然晕倒) and died while playing online games. He had been playing almost nonstop for 86 hours at an Internet caf. Another young

31、 man killed his sister after becoming confused between the online world and real life. A 12-year-old boy stole US $ 16,000 from his father and ran away from home. He did this to continue his obsession(着迷) with an online game. Such problems, however, dont just happen in South Korea. They are spreadin

32、g to other parts of Asia, as well. What kinds of people develop online game addiction? What does the problem look like? Dr. SueHuei Chen, a clinical psychologist, researches Internet addiction. She discovered some signs of at-risk individuals such as lack friendships and good social skills. Those pr

33、oblem individuals feel it so compulsive(极有趣的) to play online games that they could sacrifice(牺牲) things such as school or family. They feel the need to spend more and more time online. And they become upset if anyone tries to limit their online game playing. How many problem game players are there?

34、In mainland China, the potential number of problem online gamers is alarming. In 2004, the China Daily reported that China had 13.8 million online game players. Furthermore, it stated that 80 percent of these were under 25 and had signs of addiction. Such numbers point toward a growing problem among

35、 Chinese youth. Make sure to keep control over your online game playing. If you dont control it, it can get control of you.60. What is mainly discussed in the passage? AThe disadvantages of the Internet. BThe online game problems in Asia. CThe popularity of online games worldwide. DThe cause of onli

36、ne game addiction. 61. The underlined word “diversion” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to _. AcareerBcomfortCescapeDsupport 62. According to Paragraph 2, which of the following statements is NOT true? AOnline violence is blamed for the young killers wrong action. BOnline game playing is

37、 responsible for the young mans death. CPeople in South Korea have access to the Internet most easily. DThe teenage boy stole money due to his playing games online. 63. What can we learn from the passage? AMost people in Asia have developed an addiction to online games. BOnline game addictions cause

38、 many life-and-death problems in South Korea. CLonely and unsocial people seem to more easily develop Internet addictions. DIn the year 2004 there were a total of 13.8 million Chinese visiting the Internet. CYellowstone WeatherYellowstone National Park is at high altitude(海拔). Most of the park is ab

39、ove 7,500 feet (2,275 meters).Yellowstones weather is unpredictable. In summer, it may be warm and sunny with temperatures in the high 70s. At night in any given month, the temperature may drop close to freezing. So it is best to come prepared for cold evenings and mornings, especially if you are ca

40、mping or hiking. When you leave your campsite, please leave it prepared for possible thundershowers and wind.A sunny warm day may become fiercely(猛烈地) stormy with wind, rain, sleet and sometimes snow. Without enough clothing, and easy day hike or boat trip can turn into a battle for survival.Seasona

41、l Weather InformationSpringCold and snow continue into May, although temperatures gradually climb. Early in spring, daytime temperatures average in the 40s to 50s;by late May and June, they may reach the 60s and 70s. Nighttime lows fall below freezing.SummerDaytime temperatures are usually in the 70

42、s, occasionally reaching the 80s in the lower elevations (高度). Nights are cool, temperatures may drop in the 40s and 30s-sometimes even the 20s. June can be cool and rainy; July and August tend to be somewhat drier, although afternoon thundershowers are common.FallWeather can be pleasant, although t

43、emperatures average 10-20 degrees lower than summer readings. Nighttime lows can fall into the teens and lower. Snowstorms increase in frequency as the weeks go by or towards the end of the fall season.WinterTemperatures often stay near zero throughout the day, occasionally reaching high in the 20s.

44、 Suhzero nighttime lows are common. Annual snowfall averages nearly 150 inches in most of the park. At higher places, 200- 400 inches of snow have been recorded.64. The author writes this passage most probably for those who plan to _ in Yellowstone National Park. A. do research work B. take a busine

45、ss trip C. have sports games D. spend their holidays or take a tour65. Which of the following best describes Yellowstones weather? A. Yellowstones weather is generally changeable and it snows most of the year. B. Its neither too hot in summer nor too cold in winter. C. Weather in fall is pleasant an

46、d temperatures never fall below freezing. D. Its pretty warm in the day and very cool at night throughout the year.66. If you are planning to spend your holidays in Yellowstone National Park in summer, what should you take with you? A. Just some light clothing such as T-shirts or skirts. B. Just som

47、e warm clothing such as sweaters and coats. C. Both light clothing and warm clothing. D. Either light clothing or warm clothing.67. What does the underlined word readings refer to? A. literature works B. books C. announcements D. figures（数字）D Are you preparing for a big test? If so, you may want to

48、go play some basketball in between hitting the books. Doctors are starting to find more and more information that suggests a connection between exercise and brain development. Judy Cameron, a scientist at Oregon Health and Science University, studies brain development. According to her research, it

49、seems that exercise can make blood vessels（管）, including those in the brain, stronger and more fully developed. Dr. Cameron claims this allows people who exercise to concentrate better. As she says, While we already know that exercise is good for the heart, exercise can really cause physical changes

50、 in the brain. The effects of exercise on brain development can even be seen in babies. Babies who do activities that require a lot of movement and physical activity show greater brain development than babies who are less physically active. With babies, even a little movement can show big results. M

51、argaret Barnes, a pediatrician（儿科医生）, believes in the importance of exercise. She thinks that many learning disabilities that children have in elementary school or high school can be traced back to(可追溯到) a lack of movement as babies. Babies need movement that stimulates their five senses（感官）. They n

52、eed to establish a connection between motion(动作)and memory. In this way, as they get older, children will begin to associate(联系) physical activity with higher learning, says Margaret. Older people can beef up（加强） their brains as well. Columbia University studied a group of seniors ranging in age fro

53、m(从.排列到) seventy to seventy-nine. Their study showed a short-term memory increase of up to 40 percent after exercising just three hours a week. The exercise does not have to be very difficult, but it does have to increase the heart rate. Also, just like the motion for infants（婴儿）, exercise for older

54、 people should involve some complexity. Learning some new skills or motions, such as with yoga or tai-chi, helps to open up memory paths in the brain that may not have been used for a long time. For most people, any type of physical activity that increases the heart rate is helpful. The main goal is

55、 to increase the brains flow of blood. And your brain can benefit from as little as two to three hours of exercise a week. 68. What is the main idea of this reading? A. How to exercise B. How exercise helps the brain C. How to get good scores on a test D. How the brain can change 69. According to the reading, what is the connection between exercise and brain development? A. Exercise makes us stupid. B. The brain needs special mental exercise. C. The more exercise, the bigger the brain. D. Physical exercise helps us think better. 70. T