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目录
I 考查目标........................................................................................ 2
II 考试形式和试卷结构 ..................................................................2
III 考查内容..................................................................................... 2
IV 题型示例及参考答案...............................错误！未定义书签。
全国硕士研究生入学统一考试
英语（二外）考试大纲
I 考查目标
《英语（二外）》是为我校招收外国语言学及应用语言学硕士所设置的具有选拔性质的
考试科目。其目的是科学、公平、有效地测试考生是否具备攻读外国语言学及应用语言学硕
士研究生所具备的英语（二外）的英语基础知识，基本技能和英语综合应用能力，是否具有
入学后继续深入学习日英语（二外）的语言基础。
具体来说，要求考生具备一定的英语综合应用能力，特别是听说能力，使他们在今后工
作和社会交往中能用英语有效地进行口头和书面的信息交流。
II 考试形式和试卷结构
一、试卷满分及考试时间
试卷满分为 100 分，考试时间 180 分钟。
二、答题方式
答题方式为闭卷、笔试。考试过程中不允许使用任何参考书。
三、试卷内容与题型结构
1．听力理解：共 35 分
短对话：每小题 1 分，共 8 分
长对话：每小题 1 分，共 7 分
听力短文：每小题 1 分，共 10 分
听力填空：每小题 1 分，共 10 分
2．阅读理解：共 35 分
快速阅读：每小题 1 分，共 10 分
仔细阅读：选词填空每小题 0.5 分，共 5 分；多项选择每题 1 分，共 20 分
3．完形填空; 每小题 0.5 分，共 10 分
5．翻译：10 分
6．作文：15 分
III 考查内容
1． 听力理解；
听力理解部分考核学生获取口头信息的能力，包括理解主旨大意、重要事实和细节、隐
含意义，判断话语的交际功能、说话人的观点、态度等。听力理解部分考核的技能是：
A 理解中心思想和重要细节
1）理解中心思想
2）听懂重要的或特定的细节
3）判断说话人的观点、态度等
B 理解隐含的意思
4）推论隐含的意义
5）判断话语的交际功能
C 借助语言特征理解听力材料
6）辨别语音特征，如从连续的话语中辨别语音、理解重音和语音语调等
7）理解句间关系，如比较、原因、结果、程度、目的等
2． 阅读理解；
阅读理解部分考核学生通过阅读获取书面信息的能力，包括理解主旨大意、重要事实和
细节、隐含意义，判断作者的观点、态度等。阅读部分考核的技能是：
A 辨别和理解中心思想和重要细节
1）理解明确表达的概念或细节
2）理解隐含表达的概念或细节（如总结、判断、推论等）；通过判断句子的交际功
能（如请求、拒绝、命令等）来理解文章意思
3）理解文章的中心思想（如找出能概括全文的要点等）
4）理解作者的观点和态度
B 运用语言技能理解文章
5）理解词语（如根据上下文猜测词和短语的意思）
6）理解句间关系（如原因、结果、目的、比较等）
7）理解篇章（如运用词汇及语法承接手段来理解篇章各部分之间的关系）
C 运用专门的阅读技能
8）略读文章，获取文章大意
9）查读文章，获取特定信息
3．写作和翻译；
写作和翻译部分考核学生用英语进行书面表达的能力。写作部分要求考生用英语进行短
文写作，思想表达准确，意义连贯，无重大语法错误；翻译部分要求考生用正确的语法结构
和符合英语习惯的表达，将单句中的汉语部分译成英语。写作部分考核的技能是：
A 思想表达
1）表达中心思想
2）表达重要或特定信息
3）表达观点、态度等
B 篇章组织
4）围绕所给的题目叙述、议论或描述，突出重点
5）连贯地组句成段，组段成篇
C 语言运用
6）运用恰当的词汇
7）运用正确的语法
8）运用合适的句子结构
9）使用正确的标点符号
10）运用衔接手段表达句间关系（如对比、原因、结果、程度、目的等）
D 写作格式
11）运用正确的符合英语表达习惯的写作格式
4．词汇和语法结构；
词汇和语法知识将融入各部分试题中，不再单独列项考核。考生掌握的词汇量应达到
4300 个单词和 700 个词组（见《教学要求》参考词汇表）
IV 题型示例及参考答案
Part Ⅰ Writing (30 minutes)
注意：此部分试题在答题卡 1 上．
For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes towrite a short essay entitled Nothing Succeeds
Without a Strong Will by commenting on the humorous saying, "Quitting smoking is the easiest
thing in the world. I've done it hundreds of times." You should write at least 120 words but no
more than 180 words.
Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)
Why Integrity Matters
What is Integrity?
The key to integrity is consistency--not only setting high personal standards for oneself
(honesty, responsibility, respect for others, fairness) but also living up to those standards each day.
One who has integrity is bound by and follows moral and ethical standards even when making
life's hard choices, choices which may be clouded by stress, pressure to succeed, or temptation.
What happens if we lie, cheat, steal, or violate other ethical standards? We feel disappointed
in ourselves and ashamed. But a lapse of integrity also affects our relationships with others. Trust
is essential in any important relationship, whether personal or professional. Who can trust
someone who is dishonest or unfair? Thus, integrity must be one of our most important goals.
Risky Business
We are each responsible for our own decisions, even if the decision-making process has
been undermined by stress or peer pressure. The real test of character is whether we can learn
from our mistake, by understanding why we acted as we did, and then exploring ways to avoid
similar problems in the future.
Making ethical decisions is a critical part of avoiding future problems. We must learn to
recognize risks, because if we can't see the risks we're taking, we can't make responsible choices.
To identify risks, we need to know the rules and be aware of the facts. For example, one who
doesn't know the rules about plagiarism may accidentally use words or ideas without giving
proper credit, or one who fails to keep careful research notes may unintentionally fail to quote and
cite sources as required. But the fact that such a violation is "unintentional" does not excuse the
misconduct. Ignorance is not a defense.
"But Everybody Does It"
Most people who get in trouble do know the rules and facts, but manage to fool themselves
about the risks they're taking by using excuses: "Everyone else does it," "I'm not hurting anyone,”
or "I really need this grade." Excuses can get very elaborate: "I know I'm looking at another's
exam, even though I'm supposed to keep my eyes on my own paper, but that's not cheating
because I'm just checking my answers, notcopying." We must be honest about our actions, and
avoid excuses. If we fool ourselves into believing we're not doing anything wrong, we can't see
the real choice we're making--and that leads to bad decisions.
To avoid fooling yourself, watch out for excuses and try this test: Ask how youwould feel if
your actions were public and anyone could be watching over your shoulder. Would you feel proud
or ashamed of your actions? If you'd rather hide your actions, that's a good indication that you're
taking a risk and rationalizing it to yourself.
Evaluating Risks
To decide whether a risk is worth taking, you must examine the consequences, in the future
as well as right now, negative as well as positive, and to others as well as to yourself. Those who
take risks they later regret usually focus on immediate benefits ("what's in it for me"), and simply
haven't considered what might go wrong. The consequences of getting caught are serious, and
may include a "0" on a test or assignment; an "F" in the class; suspension or dismissal from school;
transcript notation; and a tarnished reputation. In fact, when you break a rule or law, you lose
control over your life, and give others the power to impose punishment: you have no control over
what that punishment might be. This is an extremely precarious and vulnerable position. There
may be some matters of life and death, or highest principle, which might justify such a risk, but
there aren't many things that fall in this category.
Getting Away With It--Or Not
Those who don't get caught pay an even higher price. A cheater doesn't learn from the test,
depriving him/herself of an education. Cheating undermines confidence and independence: the
cheater is a fraud, and knows that without dishonesty, he/she would have failed. Cheating destroys
self-esteem and integrity, leaving the cheater ashamed, guilty, and afraid of getting caught. Worst
of all, a cheater who doesn't get caught the first time usually cheats again, not only because he/she
is farther behind, but also because it seems "easier." This slippery slope of eroding ethics and
bigger risks leads only to disaster. Eventually, the cheater gets caught, and the later he/she gets
caught, the worse the consequences. Students have been dismissed from school because they
didn't get this simple message: Honesty is the ONLY policy that works.
Cheating Hurts Others, Too
Cheaters often feel invisible, as if their actions "don't count" and don't really hurt anyone.
But individual choices have a profoundcumulative effect. Cheating can spread like a disease, and
a cheater can encourage others just by being seen from across the room. Recent statistics suggest
30% or more of college students cheat. If aclass is graded on a curve, cheating hurts others'
grades. Even if there is no curve, cheating "poisons" the classroom, and others may feel pressured
to join in. ("If I don't cheat, I can't compete with thosewho do.") Cheating also has a destructive
impact on teachers. The real reward of good teaching is seeing students learn, but a cheater says,
"I'm not interested in what you're trying to teach; all I care about is stealing a grade, regardless of
the effect on others." The end result is a blatant and destructive attack on the quality of your
education. Finally, cheating can hurt the reputation of the University, and harm those who worked
hard for their degree.
Why Integrity Matters
If cheating becomes the norm, then we are in big trouble. We must rely on the honesty and
good faith of others every day. If not, we couldn't put money in the bank, buy food, clothing, or
medicine from others, drive across a bridge, get on a plane, go to the dentist--the list is endless.
There are many examples of the vast harm that is caused when individuals forget or ignore the
effect their dishonesty can have. The savings and loan scandal, the stock market and junk bond
swindles, and, of course, Watergate, have undermined the faith of many Americans in the integrity
of political and economic leaders and society as a whole. Such incidents take a tremendous toll on
our nation's economy and our individual well-being. For example, but for the savings and loan
debacle, there might be funds available to reduce the national debt and pay for education.
In sum, we all have a common stake in our school, our community, and our society. Our
actions do matter. It is essential that we actwith integrity in order to build the kind of world in
which we want to live.
1. A person of integrity not only sets high moral and ethical standards but also _______。
A) sticks to them in their daily life B) makes them known to others
C) understands their true values D) sees that others also follow them
2. What role does integrity play in personal and professional relationships?
A) It helps to create team spirit B) It facilitates communication
C) It is the basis of mutual trust D) It inspires mutual respect
3. Why must we learn to identify the risks we are going to take?
A. To ensurewe make responsible choices B. To avoid being overwhelmed by stress
C. so that we don’t break any rules D. so thatwe don’t run into trouble
4. Violation of a rule is misconduct even if _______
A. it has caused no harm B. it is claimed to be unintentional
C. it has gone unnoticed D. it is committed with good intentions
5. What should one do if he doesn’t wish to fool himself?
A. Avoid making excuses B. Listen to other people’s advice
C. Make his intensions public D. Have others watch over his shoulder
6. Those who take risks they regret later on _______。
A. will often become more cautious B. are usually very aggressive
C. value immediate benefits most D. may lose everything in the end
7. According to the author, a cheater who doesn’t get caught right away will _______
A. pay more dearly B. become more confident
C. be widely admired D. feel somewhat lucky
8. Cheaters at exam don’t care about their education, all they care about is how to _______
9. Integrity matters in that all social activities rely on people’s
_________________________
10. Many Americans lost faith in the integrity of their political leaders as a result of _______
Part III Listening Comprehension
Section A
11. A. Read the notice on the window B. Get a new bus schedule
C. Go and ask the staff D. Board the bus to Cleveland
12. A. He was looking forward to seeing the giraffes.
B. He enjoyed watching the animal performance.
C. He got home too late to see the TV special
D. He fell asleep in the middle of the TV program.
13. A. She wants to take the most direct way.
B. She may be late for the football game.
C. She is worried about missing her flight.
D. She is currently caught in a traffic jam.
14. A. At a restaurant B. In a fish shop C. At a clinic D. On a fishing boat
15. A. He is an experienced sales manager.
B. He is being interviewed for a job.
C. He is a close friend of the woman.
D. He is good at answering tricky questions.
16. A. The man should consider his privacy first.
B. The man will choose a low-rent apartment.
C. The man is not certain if he can find a quieter place
D. The man is unlikely to move out of the dormitory.
17. A. The woman is going to make her topic more focused.
B. The man and woman areworking on a joint project.
C. One should choose a broad topic for a research paper.
D. It tool a lot of time to get the man on the right track.
18. A. They went camping this time last year.
B. They didn’t quite enjoy their last picnic.
C. They learned to cooperate under harsh conditions.
D. They weren’t experienced in organizing picnics.
Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
19. A. H e likes Sweden better than England.
B. He prefers hot weather tocold weather.
C. He is an Englishman living in Sweden.
D. He visits London nearly every winter.
20. A. The bad weather B. The gloomy winter
C. The cold houses D. The long night
21. A. Delightful B. Painful C. Depressing D. Refreshing
22. A. They often stay up late reading
B. They work hard and play hard
C. They like to go camping in summer
D. They try to earn more and spend more
Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
23. A. English Literature B. Management
C. French D. Public Administration
24. A. English teaching B. Staff training
C. Careers guidance D. Psychological counseling
25. A. Its generous scholarships B. Its worldwide fame
C. Its well-designed courses D. Its pleasant environment
Section B
Passage One
26. A. Characteristics of Japanese artists
B. Some features of Japanese culture
C. The art of Japanese brush painting
D. The uniqueness of Japanese art
27. A. Tocalm themselves down B. To enhance concentration
C. To show their impatience D. To signal lack of interest
28. A. How listeners in different cultures show respect
B. How speakers can win approval from the audience
C. How speakers can misunderstand the audience
D. How different Western and Eastern art forms are
Passage Two
29. A. Directing personnel evaluation
B. Buying and maintaining equipment
C. Drawing up plans for in-service training
D. Interviewing and recruiting employees
30. A. Some of his equipment was damaged in a fire
B. The training program he ran was a failure
C. Two of his workers were injured at work
D. Two of his employees committed theft
31. A. A better relationship with his boss
B. Advancement to a higher position
C. A better-paying job in another company
D. Improvement in the company’s management
32. A. She has more self-confidence than Chris
B. She works with Chris in the same division
C. She has more management experience than Chris
D. She is competing with Chris for the new job
Passage Three
33. A. They help us see the important values of a culture
B. They guide us in handling human relationships
C. They help us express ourselves more effectively
D. They are an infinite source of human knowledge
34. A. Their wording may become different
B. The values they reflect may change
C. Their origins can no longer be traced
D. They may be misinterpreted occasionally
35. A. Certain values are shared by a large number of cultures
B. Some proverbs are assuming more and more importance
C. Old proverbs are constantly replaced by new ones
D. Certain values have always been central to a culture
Section C
Dictation
Our lives are woven together. As much as I enjoy my own 36________. I no longer imagine
I can get through a 37________ day, much less all my life, 38________ on my own. Even if I am
on 39________ in the mountains, I am eating food someone else has grown, living in a house
some else has built, wearing clothes someone else has 40________ from cloth woven by others,
using 41________ someone else is distributing to my house. 42________ of interdependence is
everywhere. We are on this 43________ together.
As I was growing up, 44______________________________________________________.
“Make your own way”, “stand on your own two feet”, or my mother’s favorite remarkwhen I was
face-to-facewith consequences of some action: “Now that you’ve made your bed, lie on it!” Total
independence is a dominant theme in our culture, I imagine that 45________________________
________________________________. But the teaching was shaped by our cultural images, and
instead I grew up believing that I was supposed to be totally “independent” and consequently
became very reluctant to ask for help.
46________________________________________________________________________.
Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth)
Section A
With the world’s population estimated to grow from six to nine billion by 2050, researchers,
businesses and governments are already dealing with the impact this increase will have on
everything from food and water to infrastructure an jobs. Underlying all this 47________ will be
the demand for energy, which is expected to double over the next 40 years.
Finding the resources to meet this demand in a 48________, sustainable way is the
cornerstone of our nation’s energy security, and will be one of the major 49________ of the 21st
century. Alternative forms of energy --- bio-fuels, wind and solar, to name a few --- are
50________ being funded and developed, and will play a growing 51________ in the world’s
energy supply. But experts say that, even when 52________, alternative energy sources will likely
meet only about 30% of the world’s energy needs by 2050.
For example, even with 53________ investments, such as the $93 million for wind energy
development 54________ in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, important alternative
energy sources such as wind and bio-fuels 55________ only about 1% of the market today.
Energy and sustainability experts say the answer to our future energy needs will likely come
from a lot of 56________ --- both traditional and alternative.
A stable B solutions C significant D role E progress
F marvelous G included H growth I exactly J consist
K comprise L competitions M combined N challenges O certainly
Passage One
Boys' schools are the perfect place to teach young men to express their emotions and are
more likely to get involved in activities such as art, dance and music, according to research
released today.
Far from the traditional image of a culture of aggressive masculinity in which students either
sink or swim, the absence of girls gives boys the chance to develop without pressure to conform to
a stereotype, the US study says.
Boys at single sex schools were said to be more likely to get involved in cultural and artistic
activities that helped develop their emotional expressiveness, rather than feeling they had to
conform to the "boy code" of hiding their emotions to be a "real man".
The findings of the study go against received wisdom that boys do better when taught
alongside girls.
Tony Little, headmaster of Eton, warned that boys were being failed by the British education
system because it had become too focused on girls. He criticized teachers for failing to recognize
that boys are actually more emotional than girls.
The research argued that boys often perform badly in mixed schools because they become
discouraged when their female peers do better earlier in speaking and reading skills.
But in single-sex schools teachers can tailor lessons to boys' learning style, letting them
move around the classroom and getting them to compete in teams to prevent boredom, wrote the
study's author, Abigail James, of the University of Virginia.
Teachers could encourage boys to enjoy reading and writing with specifically "boy-focused"
approaches such as themes and characters that appeal to them. Because boys generally have more
acute vision, learn best through touch, and are physically more active, they need to be given
"hands-on" lessons where they are allowed to walk around. "Boys in mixed schools view classical
music as feminine and prefer the modern genre in which violence and sexism are major themes,"
James wrote.
Single-sex education also made it less likely that boys would feel they had to conform to a
stereotype that men should be "masterful and in charge" in relationships. "In mixed schools, boys
feel compelled to act like men before they understand themselves well enough to know what that
means," the study reported.
57. The author believes that a single-sex school would _____________________.
A force boys to hide their emotions to be “real man”
B help to cultivate masculine aggressiveness in boys
C encourage boys to express their emotions more freely
D naturally reinforce in boys that traditional image of a man
58. It is commonly believed that in a mixed schools boys ____________________.
A perform relatively better B grow up more healthily
C behave more responsibly D receive a better education
59. What does Tony Little say about the British education system?
A It fails more boys than girls academically B It focuses more on mixed school education
C It fails to give boys the attention they need
D It places more pressure on boys than on girls
60. According to Abigail James, one of the advantages of single-sex schools is
______________.
A teaching can be tailored to suit the characteristics of boys
B boys can focus on their lessons without being distracted
C boys can choose to learn whatever they are interested in
D teaching can be designed to promote boys’ team spirit
61. Which of the following is characteristic of boys according to Abigail James’ report?
A They enjoy being in charge B They conform to stereotypes
C They have sharper vision D They are violent and sexist
Passage Two
It's an annual argument. Do we or do we not go on holiday? My partner says no because the
boiler could go, or the roof fall off, and we have no savings to save us. I say that you only live
once and we work hard and what's the point if you can't go on holiday. The joy of a recession
means no argument next year – we just won't go.
Since money is known to be one of the things most likely to bring a relationship to its knees,
we should be grateful. For many families the recession means more than not booking a holiday. A
YouGov poll of 2,000 people found 22% said they were arguing morewith their partners because
of concerns about money. What's less clear is whether divorce and separation rates rise in a
recession – financial pressures mean couples argue more but make splitting up less affordable. A
recent research shows arguments about money were especially damaging to couples. Disputes
were characterized by intense verbal aggression, tended to be repeated and not resolved, and made
men, more than women, extremely angry.
Kim Stephenson, an occupational psychologist, believes money is such a big deal because of
what it symbolizes, which may be different things to men andwomen. "People can say the same
things about money but have different conceptions of what it is for," he explains. "They will say
it's to save, to spend, for security, for freedom, to show someone you love them" He says men are
more likely to see money as a way of buying status and of showing their parents that they've
achieved something.
"The biggest problem is that couples assume each other knows what is going on with their
finances, but they don't. There seems to be more of a taboo about talking about money than talking
about death. But you both need to know what you are doing, who is paying what into the joint
account and how much you keep separately. In a healthy relationship you don't have to agree
about money, but you have to talk about it."
62. What does the author say about vacationing?
A People enjoy it all the more during a recession
B Few people can afford it without working hard
C It makes all the hard work worthwhile
D It is the chief cause of family disputes
63. What does the author mean by saying “money is known… to bring a relationship to its
knees” (Line1 Para. 2)？
A Money is considered to be the root of all evils
B Some people sacrifice their dignity for money
C Few people can resist the temptation of money
D Disputes over money may ruin a relationship
64. The YouGov poll of 2000 people indicates that in a recession _________________.
A conflicts between couples tend to rise
B it is more expensive for couples to split up
C couples show more concern for each other
D divorce and separation rates increase
65. What does Kim Stephenson believe?
A Money is often a symbol of a person’s status
B Money means a great deal to both men and women
C Men and women spend money on different things
D Men and women view money in different ways
66. The author suggests at the end of the passage that couples should ________________
A put their money together instead of keeping it separately
B make efforts to reach agreement on their family budgets
C discuss money matters to maintain a healthy relationship
D avoid arguing about money matters to remain romantic
Passage Three
In times of economic crisis. Americans turn to their families for support. If the Great
Depression is any guide, we may see a drop in our skyhigh divorce rate. But this won’t necessarily
represent. an increase in happy marriages. In the long run, the Depression weakened American
families, and the current crisis will probably do the same.
We tend to think of the Depression as a time when families pulled together to survive huge
job losses, By 1932. when nearly one-quarter of the workforce was unemployed, the divorce rate
had declined by around 25% from 1929 But this doesn’t mean people were suddenly happier with
their marriages. Rather, with incomes decreasing and insecure jobs, unhappy couples often
couldn’t afford to divorce. They feared neither spouse could manage alone.
Today, given the job losses of the past year, fewer unhappy couples will risk starting separate
households, Furthermore, the housing market meltdown will make it more difficult for them to
finance their separations by selling their homes.
After financial disasters family members also tend to do whatever they can to help each other
and their communities, A 1940 book， The Unemployed Man and His Family, described a family
in which the husband initially reacted to losing his job “with tireless search for work.” He was
always active, looking for odd jobs to do.
The problem is that such an impulse is hard to sustain Across the country, many similar
families were unable to maintain the initial boost in morale(士气). For some, the hardships of life
without steady work eventually overwhelmed their attempts to keep their families together. The
divorce rate rose again during the rest of the decade as the recovery took hold.
Millions of American families may now be in the initial stage of their responses to the current
crisis, working together and supporting one another through the early months of unemployment.
Today’s economic crisis could well generate a similar number of couples whose relationships
have been irreparably(无法弥补地)ruined. So it’s only when the economy is healthy again that
we’ll begin to see just how many broken families have been created.
注意：此部分试题请在答题卡 2 上作答。
67.In the initial stage, the current economic crisis is likely to __________.
A)tear many troubled families apart
B)contribute to enduring family ties
C)bring about a drop in the divorce rate
D)cause a lot of conflicts in the family
68.In the Great Depression many unhappy couples close to stick together because
A)starting a new family would be hard
B)they expected things would turn better
C)they wanted to better protect their kids
D)living separately would be too costly
69.In addition to job losses. What stands in the way of unhappy couples getting a divorce?
A)Mounting family debts
B)A sense of insecurity
C)Difficulty in getting a loan
D)Falling housing prices
70.What will the current economic crisis eventually do to some married couples?
A)It will force them to pull their efforts together
B)It will undermine their mutual understanding
C)It will help strengthen their emotional bonds
D)It will irreparably damage their relationship
71.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A)The economic recovery will see a higher divorce rate
B)Few couples can stand the test of economic hardships
C)A stable family is the best protection against poverty.
D)Money is the foundation of many a happy marriage
Passage Four
People are being lured (引诱)onto Facebook with the promise of a fun, free service
without realizing they’re paying for it by giving up toads of personal information. Facebook then
attempts to make money by selling their data to advertisers thatwant to send targeted messages.
Most Facebook users don’t realize this is happening. Even if they know what the company is
up to, they still have no idea what they’re paying for Face book because people don’t really know
what their personal data is worth.
The biggest problem, however, is that the company keeps changing the rules Early on you
keep everything private. That was the great thing about facebook you could create own little
private network. Last year. The company changed its privacy rules so that many things you city.
Your photo, your friends’ names-were set, by default (默认)to be shared with every one on the
Internet.
According to Facebook’s vice-president Elliot Schrage, the company is simply making
changes to improve its service, and if people don’t share information They have a “less satisfying
experience”.
Some critics think this is more about Facebook looking to make more money. In original
business model, which involved selling ads and putting then At the side of the pages totally Who
wants to took at ads when they’re online connecting with their friends?
The privacy issue has already landed Facebook in hot water in Washington. In April. Senator
Charles Schumer called on Facebook to change its privacy policy. He also urged the Federal Trade
Commission to set guidelines for social-networking sites.“I think the senator rightly
communicated that we had not been clear about what the new products were and how people
could choose to use them or not to use them,” Schrage admits.
I suspect that whatever Facebook has done so far to invade our privacy, it’s only the
beginning. Which is why I’m considering deactivating(撤销)my account. Facebook is a handy site,
but I’m upset by the idea that my information is in the hands of people I don’t That’s too high a
price to pay.
注意：此部分试题请在答题卡 2 上作答。
72.What do we learn about Facebook from the first paragraph?
A)It is a website that sends messages to targeted users.
B)It makes money by putting on advertisements.
C)It profits by selling its users’ personal data.
D)It provides loads of information to its users.
73.What does the author say about most Facebook users?
A)They are reluctant to give up their personal information.
B)They don’t know their personal data enriches Facebook.
C)They don’t identify themselves when using the website.
D)They care very little about their personal information.
74.Why does Facebook make changes to its rules according to Elliot Schrage?
A)To render better service to its users.
B)To conform to the Federal guidelines.
C)To improve its users’ connectivity.
D)To expand its scope of business.
75.Why does Senator Charles Schumer advocate?
A)Setting guidelines for advertising on websites.
B)Banning the sharing of users’ personal information.
C)Formulating regulations for social-networking sites.
D)Removing ads from all social-networking sites.
76.Why does the author plan to cancel his Facebook account?
A)He is dissatisfied with its current service.
B)He finds many of its users untrustworthy.
C)He doesn’t want his personal data abused.
D)He is upset by its frequent rule changes
.Part V Cloze
Employers fear they will be unable recruit students with the skills they need as the economic
recovery kicks in, a new survey 77_______.
Nearly half of organizations told researchers they were already struggling to find 78_______
with skills in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), 79_______ even more
companies expect to experience 80_______ of employees with STEM skills in the next three
years.
The Confederation of British Industry 81_______ 694 businesses and organizations across
the public and 82_______ sectors, which together employ 2.4 million people.
Half are 83_______ they will not be able to fill graduate posts in the coming years, while a
third said they would not be able to 84_______ enough employees with the right A-level skills.
"85_______ we move further into recovery and businesses plan 86_______ growth, the
demand for people with high-quality skills and qualifications will 87_______," said Richard
Lambert, director general, CBI. “Firms say it is already hard to find people with the right
88_______ or engineering skills. The new government must make it a top 89_______ to
encourage more young people to study science-related 90_______."
The survey found that young people would improve their job prospects 91_______ they
studied business studies, maths, English and physics or chemistry at A-level. The A-levels that
employers 92_______ least are psychology and sociology. And while many employers don't insist
on a 93_______ degree subject, a third prefer to hire those with a STEM-related subject.
The research 94_______ worries about the lack of progress in improving basic skills in the
UK 95_______. Half of employers expressed worries about employees' basic literacy and
numeracy(计算) skills, while the biggest problem is with IT skills, 96_______ two-thirds reported
concerns.
77. A submits B reveals C launches D generates
78. A audience B officials C partners D staff
79. A while B because C for D although
80. A exits B shortages C absences D departures
81. A surveyed B searched C exposed D exploited
82. A collective B private C personal D civil
83. A confronted B conformed C concerned D confused
84. A bind B attain C transfer D recruit
85. A Lest B Unless C Before D As
86. A with B for C on D by
87. A dominate B stretch C enforce D intensify
88. A creative B technical C narrative D physical
89. A priority B option C challenge D judgment
90. A procedures B academies C thoughts D subjects
91. A until B since C whereas D if
92. A rate B discuss C order D observe
93. A typical B positive C particular D general
94. A highlighted B prescribed C focused D touched
95. A masses B workforce C faculty D communities
96. A what B whom C where D why
Part VI Translation
97. Charity groups organized various activities to _________________(为地震幸存者筹
款).
98. Linda _____________________(不可能收到我的电子邮件); otherwise, she would
have replied.
99. It’s my mother ______________________(一直在鼓励我不要灰心) when I have
difficulties in my studies.
100. The publishing house has to _______________________(考虑这部小说的受欢迎程
度).
101. It is absolutely wrong to ____________________________(仅仅以金钱来定义幸福).
参考答案
Part I Writing
Nothing Succeeds Without a Strong Will
Nothing runs smoothly in our life. To achieve things successfully, a strong will is essential.
Life is like a Marathon. Many people can’t get to the terminal. This is not because they are lack of
vitality but because their will of success is not strong enough.
To take quitting smoking as an example, some regard it as a piece of cake. They make up
their minds to quit it in the morning, but in the evening they feel that the smell of cigarettes is
tempting. Their throats are sore, their mouths are thirsty, and their hands are shaking. After the
painful mental struggle, they tell themselves that “One cigarette is enough. Just take one, and the
next day I will quit it.” By doing this, they surrender to their weak will. In the end, they have
quitted smoking “a hundred times”, but in no time they succeed.
Just like quitting smoking, nothing succeeds without a strongwill. To be successful in one’s
life, a strong will means that you know where you go and youwill persist on the road you choose.
Undoubtedly success belongs to those who overcome their weak will and who hang in there until
the last minute.
Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)
1-7 A C A B A C A 8 steal a grade 9 honesty and good faith
10 the Watergate scandal
Part III Listening Comprehension
Section A
11-15 CDCAB 16-20 DABBC 21-25 CBCCD 26-30 CBABD 31-35 BDABD
36 company 37 single 38 completely 39 vacation 40 built
41 electricity 42 Evidence 43 journey
44.As I was growing up, I remember being carefully taught that independence not
interdependence was everything.
45, What my parents were trying to teaching was to take responsibilities for my actions and
my choices.
46 I would do almost anything not to be a burden, and not require any help from anybody
Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth)
Section A
47 growth
48 stable
49 challenges
50 certainly
51 role
52 combined
53 significant
54 included
55 comprise
56 solutions
57-66 CACAC CDADC 67-76 BCDCD DCCBC
Part V Cloze
77-86 BDABA BCDDB 87-96 DBADD ABABC
Part VI Translation
97. raise money for the survivors in the earthquake.
98. couldn’t have received my e-mail
99. who keeps on cheering me up/who keeps on encouraging me not to lose heart
100 take the popularity of the novel into consideration/account
101. define happiness solely by money
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