一级测试试卷

1、一级测试试卷Part I. Listening Comprehension （20%）Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a p

2、ause. 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.1. A. The movie was disappointing.B. The movie was expensive to see.C. He wants to see th

3、e movie again.D. he should have seen the movie at home.2. A. $64 B. $86 C. $96 D. $1403. A. To stay at home.B. To go to bed immediately.C. To see a movie.D. To go to a party.4. A. Tom is unable to hear well.B. Tom didnt say anything at the meeting.C. Tom doesnt listen to him.D. Tom went out before t

4、he meeting was over.5. A. She doesnt care for the childrens program.B. She regrets missing it.C. She has seen it before.D. She knows about it.6. A. History. B. English. C. Art. D. French.7. A. She does not think it is in good order.B. She does not want to promise anything.C. She needs to have it bac

5、k tomorrow.D. She can lend it to the man only tomorrow.8. A. The black one. B. The red oneC. The blue one D. the white one.9. A. To get her report back.B. Not to wait for him till noon.C. Not to bother about her raincoat.D. To clean up her room.10. A. Because he was given a raise. B. Because he fear

6、ed that he might not get the new job. C. Because he liked his present job. D. Because he had a good relationship with his manager.Section BDirections: In this part you will hear three passages. Each passage will be read only once. At the end of each passage you will hear some questions. After you he

7、ar a question, you should decide which of the four choices is the best answer to the question you heard.Passage 111. A. The changing role of women in US. B. The changing role of men in US C. The traditional role of men. D. The traditional role of women.12. A. They worked together with men. B. They s

8、tayed at home doing housework. C. They went to school and then joined the work force. D. They played an important role in society.13. A. Because they often work in schools and governments. B. Because they now work in all walks of life. C. Because they are especially interested in society. D. Because

9、 they earn their own money and feel confident.Passage 2.14. A. Americans. B. People on American TV C. People in the East. D. Friends of the two speakers.15. A. Rather kind. B. Rather violent. C. Rather interesting D. Rather exciting.16. A. Boring B. Stupid C. Untrue D. Terrifying.17. A. Because peop

10、le are naturally violent inside. B. Because life is violent. C. Because journalists like violent programs. D. Because violent programs attract people. Passage 318. A. Making choices B. Choices in schools C. Good choices and bad choices. D. Hopes and dreams19. A. Some people always regret their choic

11、es. B. We can avoid making decisions to avoid regrets. C. Choices should be make after consulting others. D. Choices made may bring satisfaction or sorrow.20. A. Life is full of opportunities. B. People look forward to good choices. C. No one wishes to make bad choices. D. One can choose to live wit

12、h hopes or with regrets.Part II. Vocabulary and Structure ( 15 % )Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A),B), C), and D). Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer

13、 Sheet. 21. Many people know who wrote the song, but it seems none has any idea of who _ the music.A) wrote B) write C) composed D) compose22. The retired sea captain had difficulty in _ life on land.A) adjust to B) adjusting to C) adjust with D) adjusting with23. As an ideal _ to the spread of SARS

14、, this medicine is now in great demand. A) barrier B) commitment C) challenge D) access24. _ his sister, Jack is quiet and does no easily make friends with others. A) Dislike B) Unlike C) Alike D) Liking25. The airport was foggy ( 有雾的 ), but our plane _ on time.A) turned in B) turned off C) took on

15、D) took off26. I hope that well _ with our neighbors after we move away.A) keep in touch B) keep touch C) kept in touch D) kept touch27. Professor Smiths devotion _ teaching has made a deep impression on all the students in her department.A) in B) at C) of D) to28. She does odd jobs, such as paintin

16、g rooms and fixing cars. A) not regular B) strange C) excellent D) badly paid29. He is reading some medical books because he will have to address a group of doctors. A) write to B) meet C) speak to D) teach30. I acknowledged Tom for all his help with the project. A) admitted B) thanked C) proved D)

17、relied on31. He is late again today. Ill _ that he will not be late tomorrow. A) refer to it B) look to him C) see to it D) turn to it 32. The action of cheating in an examination would _ you _ severe punishment. A) causeto B) subjectto C) turnto D) taketo 33. What a lot of cars there are in the par

18、king _! A) lot B) lots C) rot D) lode34. Does she have any _ relatives? A) alive B) living C) live D) life35. He gets very _ having to do the same work every day. A) boring B) bored C) bore D) bare36. She was so _ in her job that she didnt hear someone knocking at the door. A) attracted B) drawn C)

19、absorbed D) concentrated37. One rainy night the policeman had a chance _ with a gang of smugglers. A) acquaintance B) encounter C) account D) interview38. What he said is _; hes lying. A) true B) truly C) untrue D) untruly 39. She has just _ the invitation to the film stars fiftieth birthday party,

20、I dont know if she will _ it. A) accepted, receive B) accepted, accept C) received, receive D) received, accept40. We drove as fast as we could, trying to _ lost time. A) make B) make up C) make up for D) make up to41. One things _, Astburys vocal style hasnt changed much over the years.A) sure of B

21、) of sure C) for sure D. sure for42. I wasnt too _ on physics and chemistry.A) fond B) eager C) keen D) enthusiastic43. Youre very _to be alive after such a bad car crash!A) credible B) lucky C) accidental D) mysterious44. Many illnesses _lack of exercise.A) result from B) result in C) bring about D

22、) bring on45. It was at an evening party _I first saw her.A) that B) if C) since D) as46. She _the book sometime in the past, or she couldnt have answered the question so well.A) should have read B) maybe have read C) must have read D) would have read47. Our country has launched a(n) _ for healthy s

23、tyles of living. A) war B) battle C) campaign D) action 48He tried to avoid _ my questions.A) answer B) answering C) to answer D) to have answered49I wish I _ the secret, but I dont know.A) knew B) know C) had known D) have known50. According to the instructions we received, we cannot accept photoco

24、pies(复印件), but need the _ A) source B) resources C) origin D) originalPart III. Reading Comprehension.(40%) Directions: From 51 to 70 are four passages, please read carefully and try to choose the best answer from A),B),C),and D).Passage 1A Country of ImmigrantsAs you walk along the street in any Am

25、erican city, you see many different faces. You see oriental faces, black faces, and white faces. These are the faces of the United States, a country of immigrants form all over the world. Immigrants are people who leave one country to live permanently in another country. The first immigrants came to

26、 North America in the 1600s from northern European countries such as England and Holland. These people generally had light skin and light hair. They came to live in North America because they wanted religious freedom. In the 1700s and early 1800s immigrants continued to move from Europe to the Unite

27、d States. At this time there was one group of unwilling immigrants, black Africans. These people were tricked or forced to come to the United States, where they worked on the large farms in the south. The blacks had no freedom; they were slaves. In the 1800s many Chinese and Irish immigrants came to

28、 the United States. They came because of economic or political problems in their countries. The most recent immigrants to the United States, the Indochinese, Cubans, and Central Americans also came because of economic or political problems in their own countries. Except for the blacks, most of these

29、 immigrants thought of the United States as a land of opportunity, of a chance for freedom and new lives. In the United States, these immigrants looked for help from other immigrants who shared the same background, language, and religion. Therefore, there are neighborhoods in each U.S. city made up

30、almost entirely of one ethnic or racial group. There are all Italian, all Puerto Rican, or all Irish neighborhoods in many East Coast cities and all Mexican neighborhoods in the Southwest. In Dearborn, Michigan, there is a large group of Lebanese, There are also neighborhoods with a strong feeling s

31、uch as a Jewish part of Brooklyn in New York. And, of course, there are economic neighborhood divisions; in American cities very often poor people do not live in the same neighborhoods as rich people. This wide variety of neighborhoods in the cities is a reflection of the different groups in America

32、n society. American society is a mixture of racial, language, cultural, religious, and economic groups. People sometimes call America a melting pot and compare its society to a soup with many different ingredients. The ingredients (different races, cultures, religions, and economic groups) supposedl

33、y mix together to make a smooth soup. But, in reality, there are a few lumps left in the soup.51. The earliest immigrants came to North America because_.A) they wanted to have freedom in their religious beliefsB) they were poor people in their own countriesC) they wanted to work on the large farms i

34、n the U.S.D) they were tired of the political problems in their own countries52. The black Africans came to the United States because_.A). they wanted to gain political freedomB). they thought of the United States as a land of opportunity C). they wanted to live a new lifeD). they were tricked or fo

35、rced to go there53. One of the reasons why immigrants to the U.S. formed racial neighborhoods is that they_ A) had the same problems B) shared the same political views C) worked in the same places D) spoke the same language54.Jewish immigrants to the U.S. are most likely to be found in_A) Dearborn,

36、MichiganB) Chinatown, San FranciscoC) Brooklyn, New YorkD) Harlem, New York55. The sentence “there are a few lumps left in the soup” implies that_ A) some immigrants are poor; some are rich B) the immigrants didnt get along with their neighbors C) different ethnic groups have kept their separate ide

37、ntities D) people of different cultures enjoy their life in the U.S.Passage 2I have been hearing-impaired听力弱的all my life. By the time I was five years old, putting on hearing aids in the morning was just as normal as brushing my teeth. However, I never believed that it should limit my success in any

38、 way. During my 17 years, I have met many people who dont know about hearing disabilities and deal with this by stereotyping(对某人有成见) me. My classmates told me something was wrong with my brain. My teachers would not let me sit past the second row because they worried I would not be able to hear. My

39、“learning expert” tried to teach me sign language, though I had no need for it. People tend to speak louder than normal when they see my thick plastic hearing aids in my ears. Almost every month I hear someone say that hearing aids are for old people.However, my hearing disability has made me a stro

40、nger person. Because I wear hearing aids, I have to prove that I am not physically or mentally limited. I have to work harder and earn top grades in school to earn the respect of my teachers. In sports, Ive had to score more points to prove I am not physically challenged. I still dont know a word of

41、 sign language. I consider myself no different from anyone else. I wear hearing aids, but I can hear without them. And I am not “half deaf”. With my hearing aids on, I can hear just as well as anyone else. I truly believe I would not be the strong and ambitious person I am today if I did not have a

42、hearing disability. 56. When I was very young, hearing aids-.A) made my life difficultB) became a part of my lifeC) limited my successD) hurt my feelings57. Which of the following is NOT the stereotyped view?A) My classmates thought something went wrong with my brainB) My teachers had me sit at the

43、back of the classroomC) People spoke louder than normal to meD) Someone said hearing aids were for old people58. Para. 3 shows that the effects of my hearing disability on me are-.A) comfortingB) encouragingC) troublingD) damaging 59. According to Para.4, the writer doesnt -.A) think he or she is sp

44、ecialB) like deaf peopleC) learn sign language wellD) hear clearly with hearing aids60. How does the writer feel about the publics attitude toward hearing disabilities?A) The public is worried. B) The public is critical.C) The public is helpful.D) The public looks down upon people with hearing disab

45、ilities.Passage 3Millions of American students take part in service programs. They help people in their communities as part of their education. They work on projects like improving the environment and feeding homeless people. Many school systems in the United States now require students to do some k

46、ind of community services as part of their studies. Students involved (使卷入) in service projects help themselves as well as their communities. They learn about the needs of people and aid organizations. Some college administrators （事务管理人）say public service may also help high school graduates gain acc

47、eptance to the college of their choice.Many schools in the United States offer courses in what is called service-learning. These educational programs teach methods to aid the community.For example, Nicholas Senn High School in Chicago, Illinois, is one of these schools. It has received national hono

48、rs for its service-learning program. Students there were not doing well in their studies back when the program began in 1997. Teachers say doing community service has led many students to work harder in school. School officials say mathematics and reading skills have improved. Wilkinson Junior High

49、School in Middleburg, Florida, also has received national honors for its service-learning program. Its twelve-and thirteen-year-old students work on two major projects. They are helping to find the best ways to restore（使复位）tress to an area of land that was used for mining titanium（钛）. They also test

50、 water from the nearby Saint Johns River and report the results to local water officials. Teachers try to link their classroom material with current community needs. For example, a history teacher talked about the issue of hunger in some American communities. After that, students helped at a food ce

51、nter for poor people. Students at some schools come from many other countries. They speak different languages. Even students who have just arrived from other nations perform community service. Public schools are not the only ones that require community service. Bishop Ireton High School is a private

52、 Roman Catholic school. In one project, students there organized programs for people who lived in a retirement center near the school.61.What is the main idea of the passage?A) American service programs are gaining popularity now. B) Service programs help American students win college acceptance.C)

53、American schools involve students in community serviceD) American service programs have helped many people.62.The example of Nicholas Senn High School mainly suggests that_A) it offers the best service-learning program nationwide B) students there didnt work hard back in 1997C) students there have i

54、mproved their math and readingD) service involvement contributes to study improvement63.How do American schools help students better serve their communities?A) They call on students to improve the environment.B) They train students to aid the community. C) They provide students with extracurricular

55、activities.D) They link school courses with student needs.64. Students from Wilkinson Junior High School help to _A) restore trees to an old titanium-mining landB) test water from a local river C) report test results to local water officialsD) All above.65.Which of the following claims would supporters of service-learning pr