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1、综合能力训练卷(三)Part Language knowledge(45 marks)Section A (15 marks)Directions：For each of the following unfinished sentences there are four choices marked A，B，C and DChoose the one that best completes the sentence. 1We all felt a sense of _ when we saw so many overseas Chinese coming back safe and sound

2、 from Libya. A. security B. reliefC. emergency D. achievement2. My uncle from Hong Kong has changed so much that I could hardly _ him at the airport.A. understand B. realizeC. know D. recognize3. _ to what you might think，it is safe to swim with AIDS patients in the same pool.ADifferent BLikely CSim

3、ilar DContrary4. Dogs are clever animals and they can be trained to _ houses.A. look for B. watchC. watch out D. watch out for5. I dislike _ when I am left alone to start a conversation with a stranger. Athat Bthis Cit Done6We are at your service. Dont _ to turn to us if you have any further problem

4、s.A. beg B. hesitate C. desire D. seek7. Thanks a lot, Mr. Wang. I dont know how to _ the help you gave me during my stay here.Its my pleasure. Welcome to China again when you have time. A. pay off B. pay back C. pay for D. pay to8. Several rounds of air and ground attacks on all sides left the whol

5、e city_. Ain pieces Bin ruins Cin parts Din place9The twins are so alike that no one can _ one from the other. A. divide B. compare C. judge D. distinguish 10. I usually have my breakfast at 6：30 am. _ .A. So do I B. So I have C. So I do D. So have I11Will Thursday or Friday _you?Either will _.A. fi

6、t; be B. fit; OKC. suit; all right D. suit; do12_ impressed the audience most was _ the magician Liu Qian played in this years Spring Gala.A. What; what B. What; that C. That; what D. That; that13If you _ talk about it with me, please wait till I finish my work at hand.A. can B. may C. must D. shoul

7、d14It was in the factory _ his friend worked _ he picked up a lot of experience. A. where; where B. that; where C. that; that D. where; that15An old lady came _ to the bus stop only _ the bus had gone.A. to run; to find B. running; to find C. and ran; finding D. running; findingSection B(18 marks) D

8、irections：For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A，B，C and DFill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.What would I do for Carols 50th birthday? It was _16_ that she didnt want a party, certainly not a surprise party (that was an agr

9、eement at our marriage)“How about a small dinner with _17_？ I asked.“No， she said, “I hate being the center of _18_.Still, the milestone had to be marked. I wasnt going to let her get away with a Stouffers frozen dinner and a movie video, and this was all she said she wanted.I thought and thought, a

10、nd _19_ making my decision, I sent a letter to her friends, asking them for photos, poems, and letters. “Carol doesnt _20_ a party in personbut Im hoping to give her a party in a book. I bought an album with a friends advice, and what I wanted _21_. For a few minutes at the end of every workday, I w

11、ould pull out the marking pens and make up the _22_， Carols.Photos of her in junior high, pictures of us with the boys, original songs, notes, cards, and poems. It made me _23_ for all the years we had had together. The _24_ was more than the album. It was the friendship and love she had given to me

12、 and to our kids and to all her friends and family. You could _25_ it on every page.I wrapped it up and _26_ it home. “Happy birthday, sweetie， I said.“Its not a frozen dinner or a video, but its what you deserve. She cried. She doesnt _27_ like to cry, but I think she likes the book. Shes said so m

13、any times. And every time I remind her that putting it together was a gift to me.16A.amazing Bclear Cunusual Dimportant17A.neighbours Bchildren Cfriends Dclassmates18A.attention Bcomment 21A.went on B.poured in Cturned back D.got away27A.normally Bmerely Section C (12 marks) Directions：Complete the

14、following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.Two college students were returning home from their part time work at 12：30 pm. on Saturday, December 28, 1985 28._ they saw an object shoot across the sky at Dyserth Crossroads in the Denbighshire village. The objec

15、t appeared to have a yellow glow at its centre with green light.The students said it was traveling 29._ great speed from the direction of Meliden Quarry towards fields. After some miles the object stopped, circled and disappeared behind 30._ cloud. The students stopped at the scene of the landing an

16、d investigated further. 31._ they could see nothing. A week 32._ at 8：30 pm. on January 4, 1986, in the neighbouring village of Trelawnyd four people claimed 33._ have seen a cigarshaped craft with bright red lights. Earlier on the same day a farmer said he saw a bright red round object hanging in t

17、he sky 34._ trees in the village. He said 35._ was some 40 feet from one side to the other. Part Reading Comprehension(30 marks)Directions：Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A，B，C a

18、nd DChoose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.AIn December, , many American newspapers publish a list of the best books of the year. Freedom by Jonathan Franzen is one of the most repeatedly praised books on this years list of favorites. It tells about the ups a

19、nd downs of the Berglund family over many years. Mr. Franzen fills the book with sharp observations about American politics, culture and society.Jennifer Egans book A Visit from the Goon Squad takes place in 13 chapters over 40 years. The story moves back and forth in time, from different viewpoints

20、. One main character is former rock musician Bennie Salazar who works for a record company. The other main character is a troubled young woman named Sasha who works for Bennie. The reader learns about their pasts and those of their friends.The main character in The Imperfectionists by Tom Rachman is

21、 a failing English Language newspaper published in Rome, Italy. Each chapter of the book tells about a reporter or editor working for this paper. Their stories are filled with intelligence and great personality.Two of the most popular nonfiction books of were about rock and roll stars. Just Kids is

22、by rock singer Patti Smith.It tells about her friendship with the artist Robert Mapplethorpe in the 1960s and 1970s before they became famous. Life is the autobiography of Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards. It is an honest and exciting look at the development of rock and roll and the wild time

23、s this famous band has experienced.Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand tells about a man named Louis Zamperini. She tells about his extraordinary survival story after his plane crashed into the Pacific Ocean during Would War Two.Stacy Schiff has received great praise for her book Cleopatra: A Life. It tel

24、ls about one of the most misrepresented and famous women in his story, Cleopatra. She ruled ancient Egypt about 2,000 years ago.One critic said Ms. Schiff has brought Cleopatra to life again by unearthing her story from centuries of lies.36How many books are mentioned in the passage?A5. B6. C7. D8.3

25、7The following books are related to music EXCEPT_.AA Visit from the Goon SquadBThe ImperfectionistsCJust KidsDLife38If your major is the history of ancient Africa, you may pay attention to _.AFreedom by Jonathan FranzenBUnbroken by Laura HillenbrandCCleopatra: A Life by Stacy SchiffDThe Imperfection

26、ists by Tom Rachman39Which book will give you a practical understanding of the USA?AFreedom.BCleopatra: A Life.CLife.DA Visit from the Goon Squad.40The last sentence of the passage implies that _.AStacy Schiff is an archaeologistBStacy Schiff tells a story about an imaginary Egyptian queenCthe criti

27、c speaks highly of Cleopatra in historyDthe critic finds the character in the book very realB“Grandma, Grandma, tell us a story！ Four darling children sat by my feet, looking up at me expectantly.Suddenly, we were interrupted clapping. “Terrific， the director said, stepping up the stage from the ais

28、le(过道)“Except, could you kids face the audience a bit more？The kids shifted to face the empty seats, which would be filled in a few days for the church play.“Perfect， the director said. “Now, Grandma, read to your grandchildren. A pang of sadness hit me. If only I could read to my real grandchild!I

29、had a granddaughter, but Id never met her. Sixteen years earlier my son was involved in a relationship that ended badly. But out of it came a blessing: a baby girl named Lena. I hoped to be a grandmother to herbut shortly after the birth, the mother moved without any address left. Over the years, I

30、asked around town to try and find my sons exwife(前妻), but it seemed that she didnt want to be found.Id just joined this new church a week earlier, and was at once offered the part of Grandma in the play. At least now I could pretend to be a grandma. The rehearsals went well, and finally the day of t

31、he show arrived. The performance was great. “You all looked so natural up there， one of my friends said.Afterward, we went to the church basement for refreshments(茶点). I walked over to one of the girls in the play, Rehearsals had been such a whirlwind(一片忙乱) that we never really got to talk. “Hows my

32、 granddaughter？ I joked.“Fine！ she answered. Just then, someone else walked up and asked the girl her name.I wasnt sure I heard the girls answer correctly. But it made me ask her another question. “Whats your mothers name？She told me, I was still in shock. “And whats your fathers name？ I asked. She

33、told me. It was my son.Shed only started going to that church a week before I did. Since that day of the play, weve stayed close. Not long ago, she even made me a great grandma.41What was the author doing at the beginning of the story?ATelling a story. BPlaying a game.CPreparing for a play. DActing

34、in a movie.42Why did the author feel “A pang of sadness at the words of the director?AThe directors words reminded her of her lost granddaughter.BThe directors words hurt her so badly.CShe wished that she had a real grandchild.DThe director wasnt content with her performance.43.What happened in the

35、church basement after the play?AThe author played a joke on Lena.BLena treated the author as a friend.CThe author got to know who Lena was.DLena mistook the author for her grandmother.44This passage is mainly organized in the pattern of _.Atime and events Bcontrast and conclusionCcause and effect Dq

36、uestions and answers45We can infer that when writing the story, the author felt _.Alighthearted BheartbrokenCconfused DanxiousCThe World Health Organization says obesity rates are rising in Pacific island countries.So，too，are health problems linked to being overweight.The WHO says a major reason for

37、 the rising obesity rates is an increase in imported foods.It says many Pacific islanders have replaced their traditional diets of vegetables and fruits with imported processed foods.Dr.Temu Waqanivalu is with the World Health Organizations South Pacific office in Suva，Fiji.He says many of the impor

38、ted products lack nutritional value.Temu Waqanivalu said：“In some of the places，youd be amazed to see how a bottle of Coke is cheaper than a bottle of water.I think that represents the kind of offenvironment weve created that doesnt really encourage or make lifestyle choices an easy choice for the p

39、opulation.And a lack of physical activity among many Pacific islanders only adds to the obesity problem.The WHO says more than 50 percent of the population is overweight in at least ten Pacific island countries.The rate is as high as 80 percent among women in the territory of American Samoa.Fiji had

40、 the lowest obesity rate at 30 percent.In all，almost ten million people live in Pacific island countries.The WHO estimates that about 40 percent of them have health disorders related to diet and nutrition.Diabetes rates are among the highest in the world.Fortyseven percent of the people in American

41、Samoa have diabetes.So do 44 percent of the people in Tokelau，a territory of New Zealand.By comparison，the diabetes rate is 13 percent in the United States，a country that has its own problems with rising obesity.Officials also note an increase in nutritional problems like anemia and not enough vitam

42、in A in the diets of Pacific islanders.Dr.Waqanivalu says treating conditions related to obesity and diet puts pressure on limited health resources and budgets.46The main reason why obesity rates are rising in many Pacific islanders is _.Athe change of societyBthe change of eating habitsCthe change

43、of life styleDlack of exercise47Imported products lack nutritional value but people love to buy them because _.Athey are cheapBthey are popularCthey are tastyDthey are convenient to get48How many people living in Pacific island countries have health disorders?A1 million. B4 million.C6 million. D10 m

44、illion.49The percentage of diabetes rates in American Samoa is _.Aoptimistic BsteadyCworrying Dlow50If the passage appears in a newspaper，which column will it be?AScience. BNature.CEntertainment. DHealth.Part Writing(45 marks)Section A (10 marks) Directions：Read the following passage.Fill in the num

45、bered blanks by using the information from the passage. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.The contemporary environmental movement is often said to have begun with the publication of Silent Spring by the zoologist and biologist Rachel Carson (19071964). This landmark work, which took Carson 4 years to complete, diligently detailed the relationship between animal death and the usenow understood as the abuse of manmade chemicals used as pesticides, especially DDT. One of the claims of the book that she tried to demonstrate was that DDT had the effect of softening