Test for Unit 1
第I卷
II. Grammar and Vocabulary
Section A
(A)
Roald Dahl, the famous children’s book writer, was born to Harold and Sofie Dahl on 13 September 1916. He was named (25)______ the explorer, Roald Amundsen, their national hero in Norway of that time.
In 1920, when Dahl was four, his father died at the age of fifty seven. Instead of (26)______(move) back to Norway to live with her relatives, his mother decided to remain in Britain. It had been her husband’s wish to have their children (27)______(educate) in the best school in the world.
At the age of eight, Dahl and four of his friends (28)______(beat) by the headmaster after playing a practical joke on a candy store owner. Throughout his childhood, Dahl was sent to several boarding schools. He wrote to his mother almost every day because of homesickness. On (29) ______ day when she died, he realized that she (30)_____________(save) every single one of his letters.
Young Dahl used to dream of inventing a chocolate bar （31）______ would win the praise of the owner of the chocolate company, Cadbury. This later became the inspiration for the (32) ______(hot) of all his books -Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. It was the book that finally brought him world fame.
25.______________ 26.______________ 27.______________ 28.______________
29.______________ 30.______________ 31.______________ 32.______________
(B)
To many Singaporeans, Mr. Lee Kong Chian (33)__________(be) a familiar name. Popularly known as the “Rubber and Pineapple King”, he was a person who had donated generously to the society by pouring his wealth into charity work. Knowing (34)______ education means to a person, he devoted a lot of energy and money to building schools. He was particularly concerned with the less fortunate as he could relate himself to them.
Although Lee’s father knew Lee (35)______ receive education, his father wasn’t able to afford to send him to school. However, his father’s friends (36)___________help him pay for his education. Having left school as an honor student, he went to work in the field of rubber and pineapple where he set up his own business later. Thanks to the golden timing then, he had hardly got familiar with the dealings in the field when he enjoyed great success. His wealth rose rapidly and before long he became a millionaire.
(38)______ wealthy he was, he never forgot his humble beginnings and was always ready (39)______(help). Since 1952 till today, the Lee Foundation which he founded (40)______(donate) three hundred million dollars to various causes with no conditions attached. His generosity has provided relief to the poor of all races.
33.______________ 34.______________ 35.______________ 36.______________
37.______________ 38.______________ 39.______________ 40.______________
Section B
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A. permission B. particularly C. experiencing D. contact E. communicate F. seek G. increasing H. obviously I. influence J. access |
Wild camping is a wonderful way to experience the natural world and, at its best, it makes little environmental influence. But with ___41___ numbers of people wanting to escape into the wilderness, it is becoming more and more important to camp unobtrusively (不引人注目地) and leave no mark.
Wild camping is not permitted in many places, ___42___ in crowded lowland Britain. Wherever you are, find out about organizations ___43___ for managing wild spaces, and ___44___ them to find out their policy on camping and shelter building. For example, it is fine to camp wild in remote parts of Scotland, but in England you must ask the landowner’s ___45___, except in national parks.
Camping is about having relaxation, sleeping outdoors, ___46___ bad weather, and making food without modern conveniences. A busy, fully-equipped campsite seems to go against this, so ___47___ out smaller, more remote places with easy ___48___ to open spaces and perhaps beaches. Better still, find a campsite with no road access: walking in makes a real adventure.
Finding the right spot to camp is the first step to guarantee a good night’s sleep. Choose a campsite with privacy and minimum ___49___ on others and the environment. Try to use an area where people have ___50___ camped before rather than creating a new spot. Always consider what influence you might have on the natural world. Avoid damaging plants. A good campsite is found, not made—changing it should be unnecessary.
III. Reading comprehension
Section A
Scientists fear rising energy bills may lead to an increase in obesity after discovering a link between poorly-heated homes and higher body fat.
Researchers from the University of Stirling’s Behavioral Science Centre 51 to explore claims that warm indoor temperatures have 52 increasing obesity levels in winter. Instead, the team found that people who live in 53 homes are more likely to have low body mass index (BMI) levels while those who keep their heating 54 or off tend to be heavier.
Dr. Michael Daly, behavioral scientist and senior lecturer, said: “We come on to investigate the scientific claims that cooler indoor temperatures help us to 55 a healthy weight by pushing our bodies to consume more 56 through shivering and generating heat through tissues.” In fact, the research suggests people may eat less and 57 more energy when living in a warmer indoor environment.
The 13-year study, published in the journal Obesity, 58 more than 100,000 adults across England. Researchers found 59 weight levels among people living in homes heated to above 23°C (73F), which accounted for about 15,000 of the households studied.
Dr. Daly said: “As national gas bills continue to rise faster than the rate of inflation (通货膨胀), this research suggests the 60 of obesity could worsen where heating dropped below 61 levels or off for lengthy periods to cut costs.
“This is not just about people who live in warm enough homes being in the 62 position to afford more expensive low-calorie foods, exercise classes and sporting activities. 63 , they find it easier to stay at a low BMI level. The study took age, gender, social class and other factors into account.
“The comfortable surrounding temperature of 20.3-23°C is where we feel comfortable in our 64 and are neither hot nor cold. At temperatures above this, we consume more energy and we eat less because our 65 is taken away.”
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51. |
A. set up |
B. set out |
C. set off |
D. set about |
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52. |
A. contributed to |
B. devoted to |
C. resulted from |
D. differed from |
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53. |
A. well-heated |
B. well-designed |
C. well-organized |
D. well-decorated |
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54. |
A. turned on |
B. turned out |
C. turned up |
D. turned down |
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55. |
A. stay |
B. drain |
C. maintain |
D. preserve |
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56. |
A. energy |
B. strength |
C. power |
D. muscle |
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57. |
A. explore |
B. exhaust |
C. exploit |
D. burn |
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58. |
A. impacted |
B. involved |
C. imposed |
D. inspired |
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59. |
A. increased |
B. added |
C. reduced |
D. lost |
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60. |
A. miracle |
B. existence |
C. trend |
D. delivery |
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61. |
A. sensitive |
B. agreeable |
C. graceful |
D. present |
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62. |
A. financial |
B. appropriate |
C. social |
D. defensive |
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63. |
A. Otherwise |
B. Besides |
C. However |
D. Therefore |
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64. |
A. shoes |
B. moods |
C. spirits |
D. clothes |
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65. |
A. nerve |
B. appetite |
C. stomach |
D. labor |
Section B
A
Prince Lucian of Tolland was angry. He was eager to correct this injustice(非正义). His enemy, the ruler of Capanavia, was holding Tolland citizens hostages(人质) on the borders of their country. Prince Lucian would have to offer all his resources to saving them. The challenge was fierce. There was a huge mountain to climb and a thick jungle to pass before reaching the place where the hostages were held.
"The news is not good!" the Prince told his advisors. "However, we can succeed. Call together the military department and let's plan a surprise attack!"
"Yes, sir!" his subjects responded with eagerness.
At the meeting, the Prince selected ten of his most trusted leaders to develop a plan. They worked for hours until they agreed to the steps they should take. They planned to gather supplies and employ soldiers within one week. Then, they would set out on their formal effort to rescue the hostages.
The men went back to their towns and announced the need for military. They received a greater response than they ever expected. Thousands gathered to help rescue their fellow citizens. By the time they all returned to the capital city, there were 750,000 people ready to go.
Word came to the enemy about the large army congregating（集合）. It struck fear in their minds. "We can never survive against so many warriors!" they feared. They worried and planned, but knew they were outnumbered. In the end, they decided to set the captives free.
( )66. The best title for the text is _____.
A. Courage and Victory B. Justice and Injustice
C. Prince and his Soldiers D. Bad News for Prince
( )67. The underlined word “captives” in the last paragraph means _____.
A. citizens B. leaders C. soldiers D. hostages
( )68.According to the text, which of the following is the best description about Prince Lucian?
A. just, confident and inspiring B. helpful, powerful and warlike
C. patient, fearless and helpless D. humorous, courageous and challenging
( )69.Tolland succeeded in the end because _____.
A. Prince Lucian had made up his mind to fight with enemy
B. many citizens eagerly responded to Prince’s call
C. the enemy was frightened at the mention of Prince Lucian
D. the enemy was friendly treated by Prince Lucian
B
Villa d'Este, Tivoli (Italy) -Official Site Useful Information
Call Center 199766166
Number to dial from all of Italy for pre-sales and reservations for: tickets, guided tours, school groups, instructional visits.
Bookings from abroad:
email: villadestetivoli@teleart.org
fax: 0039 0412770747
telephone: 0039 0412719036
Visiting Hours:
Opening 8.30 – closed one hour before sunset.
The ticket office closes one hour before the closing of the monument.
The hydraulic organ of the Organ Fountain is active daily, from 10.30 am, every two hours.
The Fontana della Civetta functions daily, from 10.00 am, every two hours.
Ticket Prices:
(from May 17 to October 20, 2013)
Full ticket (exhibition + villa and gardens, not divisible): € 11.
Reduced ticket: € 7.
These prices will be valid during the daytime openings of the Villa until the closure of the exhibition, due on the 20th of October, 2013
(From the 22nd of October, 2013)
Full ticket: € 8
Reduced ticket: € 4
These fares may vary in conjunction with exhibitions set inside the Villa.
The right to purchase reduced price tickets belongs to all citizens of the European Union between the ages of 18 and 24 as well as permanent teachers of state schools (upon presentation of identity documents).
School Visits:
Reservations are required. The management of Villa d'Este, in the aim of preserving the monument and better distributing the flow of students, has limited the number of students allowed into the Villa to 100 students per hour. Should any school group arrive at the Villa without having made a reservation, it will be admitted to the Villa according to space availability at a particular time and asked to wait until such space becomes available. Right of Reservation cost: € 1,00.
Notices:
Certain areas of the villa may be closed for restoration: for information inquire at the ticket office. Please pay particular attention to the areas marked with signs indicating danger (in Italian: pericolo).
( )70. How can a visiting Chinese professor of architecture in Rome make a booking?
A. By dialing 199766166.
B. By writing an email to villadestetivoli@teleart.org.
C. By calling 0039 0412719036.
D. By sending a fax to 0039 0412770747.
( )71. The receptionist at the ticket office may recommend you to see ______ first, if you arrive at 10.25 am.
A. the exhibition inside the villa B. the Organ Fountain
C. the gardens D. the Fontana della Civetta
( )72. Why are reservations essential for school visits?
A. Reservations are more economical.
B. Reservations enable as many students as possible to visit the monument.
C. Reservations ensure a pleasant visit for students and a manageable one for the Villa.
D. Reservation fees can help preserve the site.
( )73. Which of following statements is NOT TRUE?
A. Villa d'Este is closed at night.
B. Ticket prices are usually higher than usual when there happens to be an exhibition.
C. Tourists are not allowed to enter areas marked with signs “pericolo”.
D. Visitors can buy reduced tickets as long as they make a reservation.
C
Most people in business have a strong sense that meetings are demanding more and more of their time. Fifty years ago meetings were barely necessary – the boss decided what was going to happen and told employees in a brief office memo.
Now everything in business is discussed extensively in large meetings attended by anybody who has the remotest interest in the subject. The gradual erosion of formal systems of authority has increased the appetite for face-to-face meetings. Consultation and discussion has taken the place of direct instruction.
The amount of travel to get to these meetings is increasing. More than nine million people passed through Heathrow(希思罗机场) in 2005 on the way to internal company events. As a consequence, corporate travel is a growing part of UK carbon emissions(排放). It would be easy to say we must reverse the trend towards more meetings to reduce the climate-change impact of modern business. Unfortunately, it is not going to be easy. Some interesting recent research shows that most of the attendees at corporate meetings do complain about the waste of time involved. But when they were questioned in private, the picture changes. Only 15 per cent of people rated their most recent meeting adversely. Though most attendees saw room for improvement, meetings were valuable both in helping build plans for action and in making employees feel part of the organization.
But do these meetings have to be face-to-face? British Telecom recently presented some data on the success of its internal voice conferencing. In the most recent year, more than two million telephone conferences took place in the company. BT estimates a saving of over ￡200m from the use of this technology and a cut of almost 100,000 tonnes of CO2. Of course BT has a clear interest in telling us that phone meetings are a good substitute for wasteful corporate get-togethers. So far, such conferencing has struggled to take off as people have tended to prefer to travel. It is, after all, rather more difficult to understand the boss's body language over the phone. Nevertheless, BT's research on the considerable benefits of conferencing is reasonable. Rather than try to get rid of apparently unproductive meetings, we need to find ways to make telephone and video conferences ever better substitutes for those traditional meetings.
( )74. Why are there more and more meetings according to the passage?
A. Because the formal systems of authority has been established.
B. Because people prefer to solve problems through discussion.
C. Because the organizations are getting more and more complex.
D. Because modern transportation has been developing rapidly.
( )75. The word “ adversely” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to ______.
A. approvingly B. enthusiastically C. feasibly D. unfavourably
( )76. British Telecom presented the figures to prove that voice conferencing _______.
A. stimulates the development of technology
B. plays a vital role in large organizations
C. may well replace conventional ones
D. brings large profit to the company
( )77. What can we learn from the passage?
A. Traditional face-to-face meetings bring more benefits than harm.
B. Corporate travel contributes a lot to environmental problems.
C. The idea of telephone conference is well accepted by employees.
D. Meetings should be abandoned because they are a waste of time
Section C
HANS Christian Andersen put Denmark on the map of the world literature with his stories The Emperor's New Clothes, The Little Mermaid （小美人鱼） and The Ugly Duckling．Now Copenhagen, the country's capital, has become the center of the world political map, with 190 world leaders attending the climate talks there, not to mention thousands of reporters．
Just how much do you know about the Scandinavian country?
Denmark is famous for its design culture．At the heart of “Danish Design” is the idea that, as poet and designer Piet Hein puts it: “There is one art, not more, nor less, to do all things with artlessness(朴实)”．
Danish design places equal emphasis on practicality and quality．From Lego toys to furniture, Danish products are known for their clean lines, simplicity and functionality．“Remove material where it's not needed．Keep things simple and functional and make them carefully,” explained Hans J．Wegner, the first Danish designer to achieve worldwide fame: “The aim is not to create a work of art, but to produce a good chair．”
“The Danes have done a better job than most in promoting arts in Europe, considering their country's size and population, in the fields of architecture, sculpture and design,” writes Helena Smith, reporter with British newspaper the Guardian．
The simplicity of Danish design may extend to the quality of life there．Some even claim that the Danes have the highest quality of life of any nation in the world．
Kate Vial, a 55-year-old American who has lived and worked in Denmark for more than 30 years, explaining why she chooses to live in Denmark rather than the US, told Germany's biggest news weekly Der Spiegel: “I just chose a simpler life
style, one where I could ride my bike all over and where I don't have to make a great living to survive．”
(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS)
78. Why has Copenhagen been the focus of attention of all countries again?
_____________________________________________________________________79. What characteristics do Danish products have?
_____________________________________________________________________80. The two features Danish design places equal emphasis on are _________________________
81. Kate Vial, a 55-year-old American, choose to live in Denmark rather than the US because _____________________________________________________________________
第II卷
I. Translation
由于缺乏经验那个小男孩没有成功。(lack)
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他的表现给其他人留下了很好的印象。(impression)
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学习英语时不犯错误是不可能的。(avoid)
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年轻人有时抱怨无法与父母沟通。(communication)
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学生很难维持学习和休息之间的平衡。(maintain)
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II. Guided Writing
Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the introductions given below in Chinese.
假如你是李林， 你收到了一位美国笔友Dave 的一封信， 请仔细阅读他的来信并写一封回信。
注意：
1．回信的内容必须包括对方想了解的内容；
2．词数100左右；
3．信的开头已给出．
Dear Dave,
Thanks for your letter．It's interesting to learn your story．Now I'd like to answer your questions．
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Yours,
Li Lin
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