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2011,10,16 WEEKLY TEST (5)Partlistening comprehension(30 marks) SECTION ADirection；In this section, youll hear 6 conversations between 2 speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by 3 choices. Listen to the conversations carefully and then questions by marking the corresponding letter(A, B or C)on the question booklet. You will hear each conversation Twice.Conversation 1 1 Why does the man thank the woman ? A. Because she has helped him with his problems . B. Because she has invited him for coffee .C. Because she has agreed to see him before class .2 Whats the relationship between the two speakers?A. Doctor and patient . B. Mother and son . C. Teacher and student .Conversation 23 Where will the woman live ? A. In Room 205 B. In Room 502 C. In Room 5074 Why does the man live there ? A. Because he studies there . B. Because he works there . C. Because hes the housekeeperConversation 3 5 What does the man suggest ?A. Going to a club. B. Going dancing C. Going to the cinema.6 Which of the following is true ?A. The woman will go with the man B. The woman disagrees with the man .C. The woman has got a cold .Conversation 4 7 What do we know about the woman ?A. She failed in the exam . B. She didnt write a good essay . C. She will certainly get an A.8 How much does the exam count on the final grade ?A. 30% B. 60% C. 70%9 What will the woman do next ?A. Have lunch . B. Go to school . C. Go home .Conversation 5 10 What do we know about the man ?A. He is building a new factory . B. He is building a new building . C. He is trading real building.11 What is the womans grandfather experienced in ?A. Construction trade . B. Market sales . C. Business management .12 When will the womans grandfather go to see the man?A. At 10 oclock that day . B. At 10 oclock next Monday C. At 10 oclock the next day .Conversation 6 13 What are the two speakers mainly complaining about . A. The work B. The traffic C. The shortage of energy.14 How long has the woman been stuck in the traffic ? A. For 10 minutes . B. For 20 minutes . C. For 30 minutes .15 Which solution does the woman have in the end ?A. Working at home on the Internet . B. Taking buses to work. C. Sharing cars with others.SECTION BDirections; In this section, youll hear a mini-talk. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information youve got. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS. You ll hear the mini-talk TWICE.l Mrs. Wilsons lunch party Mrs. Wilson , the wife of a 16_ , was cooking a fish dish for her friends in a new way. Her neighbors cat ate some of the dish . She was in time to stop the cat before it was too late . Every guest enjoyed the dish very much . They talked and laughed till 17_.l Frightened by the dead cat Mrs. Wilson later found the neighbors cat dead in her 18_ . She was so horrified that she believed that the fish dish must be bad . She at once telephoned the 19 _ for advice.l Unexpected ending She called each of the visitors to go to the hospital . When everything was settled , her neighbor told her that the cat was killed by 20_ and put in her garden.Part Language knowledge(45 marks)SECTION A (15 marks)21 Shawn returned to Lowa after the 2008 Games , _ , as is known to us , she had been brought up and trained to be a gold medalist of gymnastics . A when B that C there D where 22 Ring me at six tomorrow morning , will you ? - Why that early ? I _. A will be sleeping B will sleep C have slept D have been sleeping 23 You have a big mouth , Tom . You _ everybody the secret . A cant have told B mustnt tell C shouldnt have told D shouldnt tell24 Im really hungry . Lets eat at _ restaurant has a free table . A whichever B whatever C no mater which D no matter what 25 Teachers recommend parents _ their children under 12 to ride bicycles to school for safety. A not allow B dont allow C mustnt allow D couldnt allow 26 The living room is clean and tidy , with a dining table already _ for a meal to be cooked . A laid B laying C to lay D being laid 27 How long have you been here ? - Only about five minutes . Henry and Simon _ here with me . A walked B have walked C had walked D was walking 28 Ill try it again . Never in my life _ such a particular difficulty . A had I met B have I met C I had met D I have met29 _ colorful charts and graphs , he downloaded a new software to help him . A Create B Created C Creating D To create 30 The red flag looks extremely beautiful _ the blue sky and white clouds. A through B across C against D beyond 31 Helping others is a habit , _ you can learn even at an early age. A it B that C what D one 32 _ , but the idea of having to work more than ten hours a day without weekends discouraged me .A Wanting to be a teacher B Although I wanted to be a teacher C I had wanted to be a teacher D To want to be a teacher 33 Cindy shut the door heavily and burst into tears . No one in the office knew _ she was so angry . A where B whether C that D why 34 Dont promise anything _ you are one hundred percent sure . A whether B after C how D unless 35 There are fewer teaching positions left in big cities , _ at the same time there are shortages of teachers in small towns . A or B and C so D for SECTION B (18 marks)Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. After six months of living in New Zealand, I realized one thing. Despite my 36 for greater contact with local students, 37 I initiated 发起 the contact, it wouldnt happen. Local students are not interested in contacts with the international students, because they regard us as shy, 38 and sometimes snobby（势利的）people. Of course, we know thats not true. I want to change their opinions. After 39 the problem, I put on my “confidence mask (面具)” each morning and walked around with a smile on my face. I chatted with people whenever I had the chance. I showed that I was not afraid to 40 them, and that I was worthy of being a friend. A side-effect of my 41 confidence was that my emotions occasionally broke down. Only in the 42 of my room, where no one could see, would I reveal 显露 my real emotions. All the rejections, funny looks, and 43 behind my back calling me a weirdo（古怪的人）melted into tears. Once that was done, I would put on my confidence mask once again and start a new day. It finally worked .My name became known throughout the school as I appeared to be 44 and active. Slowly, I discovered that I no longer needed to put on my confidence mask. I had real friends. Instead of dragging myself to school and 45 to be happy, I was truly happy. I could not believe it when I was elected to the student government as Deputy Head boy-the first international student to receive the title. From my 46 in New Zealand, I believe one thing will always be true: If you try your best to reach your goals, youll achieve your 47 dreams. 36.A. desire B. invitation C. devotion D. effort 37. A. if B. otherwise C. unless D. once 38. A. energetic B. considerate C. free D. dull 39. A. getting B. realizing C. solving D. making 40. A. get up with B. put up with C. open up to D. look forward to 41. A. accepted B. proved C. elected D. forced 42. A. public B. privacy C. possession D. protection 43. A. laughing B. talking C. acting D. walking 44. A. minded B. talented C. humorous D. enthusiastic 45. A. looking B. helping C. pretending D. treating 46.A. experience B. trouble C. travel D. struggle 47. A. great B. impossible C. hopeful D. reasonableSECTION C Directions : Complete the following passage by filling each blank with one word that best fits the context . Healthy eating begins with learning how to “eat smart”. Its not just what you eat , 48_ how you eat . Pay attention to what you eat and choosing foods that are both nourishing and enjoyable helps support an overall healthy diet. Take time to chew your food : Chew your food slowly , savoring (品尝.的味道)every bite . We tend to rush through our meals , forgetting to actually taste the flavors and feel the textures (质地) of 49 is in our mouths. Reconnect with 50 joy of eating . Avoid stress white eating : Avoid eating while working , driving , arguing , or watching TV . Try taking some deep breaths 51 beginning your meal , or light candles and play soothing music (令人舒畅的音乐)to create a relaxing atmosphere . Listen to your body : Ask 52 if you are really hungry . You may really thirsty , so try drinking a glass of water first . During a meal , stop eating before you feel full . It actually takes a few minutes 53 your brain to tell your body that it has had 54 food , so eat slowly. Eat early : Starting your day 55 a healthy breakfast can jumpstart your metabolism(新陈代谢) , and eating early in the day gives your body time to work those calories off.Part Reading Comprehension(30 marks) AAn old problem is getting new attention in the United Statesbullying.Recent cases included the tragic case of a fifteen-year-old girl whose family moved from Ireland.She hanged herself in Massachusetts in January following months of bullying.Her parents criticized her school for failing to protect her.Officials have brought criminal charges against several teenagers.Judy Kaczynski is president of an anti-bullying group called Bully Police USA.Her daughter Tina was the victim of severe bullying starting in middle school in the state of Minnesota.She said, Our daughter was a very outgoing child.She was a bubbly personality, very involved in all kinds of things, had lots of friends.And over a period of time her grades fell completely.She started having health issues.She couldnt sleep.She wasnt eating.She had terrible stomach pains.She started clenching her jaw and grinding her teeth at night.Didnt want to go to school.Bullying is defined as negative behavior repeated over time against the same person. It can involve physical violence.Or it can be verbal for example, insults or threats.Spreading lies about someone or excluding a person from a group is known as social or relational bullying.And now there is cyberbullying, which uses the Internet, e-mail or text messages.It has easy appeal for the bully because it does not involve face-to-face contact and it can be done at any time.The first serious research studies into bullying were done in Norway in the late 1970s.The latest government study in the United States was released last year.It found that about one-third of students age twelve to eighteen were bullied at school.Susan Sweater is a psychologist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and co-director of the Bullying Research Network.She says schools should treat bullying as a mental health problem to get bullies and victims the help they need.She says bullying is connected to depression, anxiety and anti-social behavior, and bullies are often victims themselves.56. From the case of Tina, we can know that .A. bullying is rare B. victims suffered a lot C. schools are to blame D. personalities are related57. Which of the following is NOT bullying?A. To beat someone repeatedly. B. To call someone names.C. To isolate someone from friends. D. To refuse to help someone in need.58. Why is cyberbullying appealing to the bully?A. Because it can involve more people. B. Because it can create worse effects.C. Because it is more convenient. D. Because it can avoid cheating.59. According to Susan Sweater, .A. bullies are anti-social B. bullies should give victims helpC. students are not equally treated D. bullies themselves also need help60. Which of the following can be the best title of the text?A. Bullyinga fifteen-year-old Irish Girl Committed Suicide B. 15-Year-Old Irish Girl Committed SuicideC. Cyberbullying-Taking Off in Schools D. How to Find Bullying among TeensB Breathe, wave and smile. Along with more than 300 other seniors, I marched into the stadium on the afternoon of May 10. The audience burst into deafening cheers. The huge stadium shook with all the whistling and clapping.It was as if a Hollywood superstar had walked on stage. And indeed, every single senior that day was a star of the moment. Each deserved it. The seniors had been preparing for four years for this once-in-a-lifetime momentthe commencement (graduation ceremony).Seated, I waited anxiously for the opening address. As a foreign exchange student, I was not able to receive a diploma. However, I still had the wonderful feeling of being part of things. Like the other graduates, I was dressed in marron cap and gown.Our principal, Mr. Glover, delivered a short, warm greeting. The US national anthem followed and then, hands on chests, a solemn Pledge of Allegiance(美国的爱国誓言).Students who had excelled academically gave farewell speeches. The tears in some eyes convinced me that many had deep feelings about the occasion. It was as the class motto says, “Life brings us tears, smiles and memories. The tears dry; the smiles fade; but the memories last forever.”Then came the core (the most important part) of the commencement. Hundreds of names were announced. Each graduate walked across the stage to receive his or her diploma from the principal. From the different cheers each graduate got, we had the funny sense that it was a kind of competition of who could cheer the loudest.To be honest, the presentation of diplomas got boring. A girl sitting next to me even started yawning. But it wasnt boring for those receiving the diploma: they would treasure the moment the principal placed the sacred brown document in their hands for the rest of their lives.A new page in the book of that persons life had turned. They were glimpsing their futures: futures of challenge, hardship, perhaps loneliness too, which would take all of their courage.61. Whats the article mainly about?A. An American high schools graduation ceremony. B. The opening ceremony of a sports meeting.C. A presentation of college diplomas. D. A US colleges farewell party.62. Which of the following statements about the author is FALSE?A. She was one of the graduates. B. She was a foreign exchange student.C. She was excited to receive her diploma. D. She felt it great to be at the ceremony.63. The right order of the following events is_.a. Diplomas were presented to graduates. b. Students gave farewell speeches.c. The US national anthem was played. d. The principal gave a short, warm speech.e. Seniors went into the stadium.A. b,c,a,d,e B. c,d,b,e,a C. d,b,e,a,c D. e,d,c,b,a 64. From the text, we can conclude that_.A. a diploma ensures a good job B. a diploma guarantees a bright futureC. the commencement symbolizes the beginning of a new stage in lifeD. everyone felt excited at the presentation of the diploma65. According to the passage, which of the following statement is true?A. Hollywood superstars went to attend the commencement.B. Every single senior became a superstar on the commencement day.C. All graduates would treasure the diploma for the rest of their lives.D. When each graduate got his or her diploma, there were loud cheers.CIs early childhood education really necessary? Early childhood education primarily focuses on learning through playing to develop the childs physical, sensory, communicational and social development. Early childhood education has become a concern of the government, who pushes poor children to be formally trained before they are old enough for Kindergarten.There are good reasons for the government to push early childhood education. Studies have shown that orphaned children who did not receive good care and education become developmentally delayed causing failure in school, and even in life. Further studies show that poor children who take part in Head Start programs are more prepared for school, less likely to end up in Special Education classes, and are less likely to receive public help or go to jail.There are also negative parts to putting a child in formal education programs too early. Time Magazine online explains that “the younger the child the less his chances of catching up with first-grade work.” I have personally witnessed many children of my generation who went to Head Start programs become frustrated and bored with school before they finished high school. Yet parents have been sure that the earlier the child starts school, the better off he or she is, so they push to start children earlier.Actually while early formal education of poor children does show great gains in the early elementary years, studies also show that this head start is really a “false start”, as the gains a