第I卷（选择题，共125分）
I. Phonetics(5 points)
Directions: In each of the following groups of words, there are four underlined letters or letter combinations marked A, B. C and D. Compare the underlined parts and identity the one that is different from the others in pronunciation. Mark your answer by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.
1. A. land B. lamb C. father D. ladder
2. A. challenge B. cheap C. choose D. character
3. A. sweat B. please C. beat D. meat
4. A. rescue B. league C. pursue D. argue
5. A. action B. section C. solution D. question
II. Vocabulary and Structure (15 points)
Directions: There are 15 incomplete sentences in this section. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose one answer that best completes the sentence and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.
6. There _______ no one to help me at this moment, I need to handle the work all by myself.
A. be
B. being
C. to be
D. been
7. Mary took a part-time job last summer , but her parents were unhappy about _____ she did.
A. these
B. which
C. that
D. what
8. I did not do well on the writing exam , for the topic to write on was unfamiliar _______ one.
A. to
B. for
C. with
D. about
9. 1 can hardly distinguish the two girls , since they look quite_______.
A. like
B. unlike
C. alike
D. likely
10. You'd better speak loudly at the meeting _______ everyone can hear you.
A. except that
B. such that
C. in that
D. so that
11. Peter would stay at home watching TV than go shopping with his mom.
A. rather
B. quite
C. better
D. still
12, By the time you return in two years , your hometown will _______ new look.
A. have taken on
B. take on
C. have been taken on
D. be taken on
13. Please make sure that your name is entered in the _______ space when you fill out this form.
A. vacant
B. bare
C. blank
D. empty
14. Reading aloud every day can be one of the most _______ ways to improve your spoken English.
A. evident
B. effective
C. favorite
D. favorable
15. If Peter had told his teacher about his difficulty in math homework , she _______ him before the exam.
A. helps
B. will help
C. would have helped
D. would helps
16. _______all the difficulties , the researcher continued her research.
A. In case of
B. In spite of
C. Because of
D. Instead of
17. The organizers of the conference have arranged hotel roorns for those students _______ from out of town.
A. to come
B. come
C. coming
D. to have come
18. The job applicant was worried about the interview he was well prepared. .
A. if
B. because
C. when
D. though
19. It was suggested that this hardworking girl _______ an example for other students.
A. be set
B. will be set
C. could be set
D. had been set
20. Since computers were introduced , they _______ to be useful tools for people weak in math.
A. had proved
B. have proved
C. will prove
D. are proving
III. Cloze(30 points)
Directions: For each blank in the following passage , there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that is most suitable and mark your answer by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.
In our online life , we need to use passwords frequently. We use passwords 21 e-mail, gaming sites , social networking sites, and other shopping sites. 22 ,the passwords most people use are not very 23 and can easily be "broken" by others. In fact , the most commonly used passwords are so simple that it requires very 24 effort to figure them out. Can you guess 25 the most commonly used passwords are? They are: Names of baseball teams , birth dates of a family 26 ，the year of a special sports event , the random numbers like 156468, 27 the name of a friend , pet , favorite T'V star , or band .
There are programs 28 to break into people's online accounts. These programs are a 29 of trying every word in the English dictionary and the dictionaries 30 many foreign languages , in their effort to break into an account. 31 can even search words backward. Some will try 32 words or words that are followed by numbers, 33 school222. These programs can test millions of passwords in a few minutes. So , you are advised to be careful about 34 passwords so that they will be hard to break, You are also advised not to make them 35 hand to remember, Meanwhile, you need to change them once in a while.
21. A. to B. with C. by D. for
22. A. However B. Therefore C. Moreover D. Besides
23. A. natural B. safe C. strange D. clear
24. A. minor B. small C. little D. tiny
25. A. what B. who C. where D. which
26. A. figure B. member C. creature D. character
27. A. as close as B. as good as C. as dear as D. as well as
28. A. formed B. shaped C. composed D. designed
29. A. typical B. capable C. sure D. true
30. A. from B. with C. of D. for
31. A. They B. It C. That D. Those
32. A. added B. gathered C. combined D. collected
33. A. such as B. except for C. as for D. as of
34. A. locating B. searching C. choosing D. tracking
35. A. rather B. too C. far D. enough
IV. Reading Comprehension(60 points)
Directions: There are five reading passages in this part. Each passage is followed by four questions . For each question there are four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best answer and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.
Passage One
Sound sleep occurs when one's internal clock is regulated. Circadian rhythms(生理节奏）can become compromised quite easily. Many people with sleep troubles tend to vary bedtimes. To avoid this common problem , sleep sufferers should go to bed and wake up at the same time every day. To help improve circadian rhythms , sufferers should enjoy 15 minutes of sun exposure the first thing in the morning.
A bedtime routine can help prevent insomnia(失眠）. One hour before bedtime , one should lower the lights and relax. Reading a book or listening to calm music can help prepare the body for a good night's sleep. Taking a warm, candlelit bath or drinking a cup of warm milk can also help you prepare for deep sleep at night.
Stress can have a bad effect on the body and the ability to sleep. A daily exercise routine can help lower the body/'s stress naturally. One can also manage stress by writing diaries. Writing diaries can help people express their anxieties , plan for the future and improve sleep. Other ways to lower stress include deep breathing exercises and progressive muscle relaxation.
The light sending out from computers , cell phones , tablets and televisions can cause sleep problems. Therefore ,these items should be turned off at least an hour before bedtime. Additionally ,lowering the backlight on these electronic devices earlier in the evening can help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer once bedtime arrives.
A perfect bedroom invites sweet sleep. Most people sleep better in a cool , dark , and quiet room. Lower the temperature in the room to 16~20 degrees for a peaceful night's sleep. A dark room can be accomplished by installing light blocking curtains or wearing a sleep , mask. Noise can be reduced with either earplugs or a white noise machine. Finally , a comfortable mattress(床垫）and pillows are essential to a good night's sleep.
36. What is the passage mainly about?
B. How to lower body stress.
D. How to manage anxieties.
A. How to get a sound sleep.
C. How to regulate internal clocks.
37. According to Paragraph 2,which of the following may lead to insomnia?
A. Reading a book for relaxation before bedtime.
B. Lowering lights one hour before bedtime.
C. Drinking some warm milk before bedtime.
D. Listening to rock music before bedtime.
38. What can be done to reduce stress?
A. Doing exercise every day.
B. Making plans for the future.
C. Writing about your sleep patterns.
D. Learning to hold your breath.
39. What is the perfect condition for sleep?
A. A quiet room with flashing lights.
B. A bright room with white curtains.
C. A cool room with comfortable pillows.
D. A dark room with electronic devices.
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