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1、_*International High School Program2014 Entry ExamEnglish Paper SampleExam Duration:2 hours Exam Content:4 Parts-Listening,Reading,Grammar,and WritingExam Full Mark: 150 PointsExam Instruction: Please answer all the questions in the exam paper and fill in the corresponding boxes on the answer sheet.

2、Name (Chinese & Pin yin):Name (English):Date:Part 1. Listening (20 questions, 1.5 point each)Listening 1: Listen and circle the correct answer.1). Why did the girl call home? A. She needs more clothes. B. She needs more money. C. She misses her mother. 4). What word best describes Randys roommate? A

3、. serious B. messy C. unreliable2). What is the mans hobby now? A. collecting stamps B. collecting baseball cards C. collecting comic books 5). What does Mr. Fox have to do? A. fill out the registration card B. leave a deposit C. show a drivers license3). What kind of movie did the woman see? A. mus

4、ical B. horror C. comedyListening 2: Listen and circle the best response.1). A. Isnt that great? It fits perfectly. B. Oh, really? What seems to be the problem? 2). A. Yes, I know what you mean. B. Yes, he does. 3). A. You missed the flight. B. Terrible! Someone stole all my money. 4). A. The traffi

5、c is moving slowly. B. Its not very expensive. 5). A. Yes, Ill call one for you. B. Yes, of course you can. 6). A. Really? Im not. B. So do I. 7). A. What book did you read? B. Yeah. Its one of the best Ive seen. 8). A. Yes, I go to concerts all the time. B. Not really. It bores me. 9). A. Yes, you

6、can see a lot with the help of a guide. B. Yes, theyre good. I see them in souvenir shops. 10). A. Yes, maam. Which ones are yours? B. Yes, theyre right there at the front desk.Listening 3.Listen and circle the correct answer.1.) The suitable tasks that an au pair may do in the houseA. Cooking dinne

7、rB. Painting the house C. Taking care of childrenD. Mowing lawn2.) How much money should be given as pocket money?A. 14 to 20 pounds a weekB. 15 to 20 pounds a weekC. 15 to 20 pounds a monthD. 50 to 60 pounds a month3.) An au pair must be a single girl agedA. Under 17B. Under 27C. More than 27D. Bet

8、ween 17 to 274.) The appropriate nationalities for an au pair.A. JapaneseB. TurkishC. RussiaD. ChineseBlank filling:5. An au pair is a single girl without any dependants who comes to UK to learn English ad to live as Part 2. Reading (20 Questions ,2 Points each)Passage 1Family stories are amazing to

9、 me. You hear of family members long ago and by hearing about their stories, you can find timeless wisdom that can apply to your own life. Ill never forget the story my mom told me about Grandma. Grandma cooked for a crew of 24 farmhands so most of her days were taken up cooking breakfast, lunch, an

10、d dinner for a bunch of (一群) loud complaining men coming in from hunting or farming. She took care of five children as well so her house was a busy little place, but where you would find Grandma the most would be in front of her stove, stirring (搅拌) a pot of something. The kids would run in and shed

11、 give them a hug and then shed go back to stirring. The men would come in and clean up all the biscuits and bacon and then shed start on the next meal, once again standing and stirring at the stove. Theyd tell her how wonderful her food was and then pour out their troubles to her as she listened and

12、 stirred. One time Ruth watched as the farmhands ate quickly and went back out to work, hearing all of them grumbling about their lives. Then one by one the children came in to tell Grandma their own worries. She would smile, give them some kind of advice, and keep stirring. Ruth watched sitting at

13、the table and when everyone left she said,“ Mother. How can you just sit there and stir? Everyone tells you how bad their life is and you just smile and stir? Why dont you just tell them that youve had enough and you cant take anymore? Do something Stop stirring!”Grandma looked up at Ruth and smiled

14、 and kept stirring. “Ruth, dont you know that the stirring is very important? You see, when Im stirring Im putting all my thoughts and dreams into that pot. As everyone comes in and tells me about their life I put the love and positive thoughts into my pot and stir. Then when they eat it they have b

15、een given a pot full o hope. If we have any kind of problems I envision (想象) a solution and put it in my pot and stir. My stirring is what keeps me focused on what is good in the world. So instead of worrying about all that is around me I keep stirring knowing that all is well.”1. From the passage w

16、e know .A. womens position was very low in those daysB. lots of people lived in the authors familyC. the authors grandma lived a very busy lifeD. women could not find jobs outside at that time2. The underlined phrase “grumbling about”in the passage means “ ”.A. talking about B. complaining aboutC. s

17、howing off D. commenting on3. Why did Ruth ask her mother those questions?A. She believed her mother was so great and helpful.B. She thought her mother treated the workers badly.C. She thought it was unfair for her mother to do so much work.D. She complained her mother was doing nothing but stir.4.

18、Which of the following words can describe the authors grandma?A. Patient. B. Determined.C. Independent. D. Generous.5. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?A. Grandma always put her tiredness and troubles into the pot.B. Grandma was always worried about peoples trouble

19、s and problems.C. Grandma was unconcerned with other peoples complaint and troubles.D. Grandma was always keeping a positive attitude to anything good or bad.Passage 2 Touring Toronto! Toronto is a popular city, attracting thousands of tourists from all over the world each year. It is the largest ci

20、ty in Canada, with a population of over 4 million, located on the north shore of Lake Ontario, the smallest of the great Lakes. It tends to be hot in the summer with frequent rain storms, and very cold in the winter, with temperatures well below freezing and plenty of snow. But there is always somet

21、hing to do or see, no matter when you visit the city. Listed here are three tours, showing just a few of the of the many things you can do while on holiday in “Hogtown”!.Tour #1: St. Lawrence MarketThe Market has been in continuous operation at this location since 1803. You can get there by taking t

22、he Church Street Bus, or the King street car. Its open Tuesday to Saturday, and is home to 55 market stalls selling everything from meats and fish to baked goods. Its also a great place to pick up a quick bite. On the lower level of the St. Lawrence market there are food stalls where you can choose

23、from a wide variety of Italian, Greek and other ethnic dishes as well as regular North American food. The Market also features the St. Lawrence Farmers Market with over 49 Ontario farmers every Saturday year round. Also, each Sunday an Antique market is held. You can sometimes find something very ni

24、ce if you get there early. Tour #2: YorkvilleTake the subway and get off at Bay, and you are in Yorkville! Located in the heart of Toronto, Yorkville offers some of the best fashion shopping experiences in town. If famous labels 1 make your heart race, this is the place to go, but make sure you have

25、 plenty of time to shop and lots of money in your wallet. Of course high fashion is not the only attraction here. Yorkville is home to fine restaurants and boutiques, as well as world class galleries to explore.Tour #3: The BeachesThe beaches are a relaxing place close to the city, just east of down

26、town. To get there take the Queen streetcar or the Woodbine Bus, both of which will drop you off one block from the beach. The beaches are a favorite place to roller blade, bike or just take a relaxing stroll along the boardwalk that extends along the lake. You can also browse the many boutiques and

27、 eateries along Queen Street East. In July, the area hosts the annual Beaches Jazz Festival. 1 label: 商标 n.Answer the following three questions after reading the article.1. Which tours could you take if you want to buy brand name goods? _ _ 2. Which tour should you take if you just want to relax?_ _

28、3. Where can you buy fresh produce?_ _ Answer the following True / False questions4. The St. Lawrence Market has been in operation for over 200 years. 5. You can find some nice antiques if you go to St. Lawrence Market early on Saturdays. 6. Yorkville is located in the center of Toronto.7. You can h

29、ave a quick meal at the lower level of St. Lawrence Market.8. You are not allowed to ride your bike on the boardwalk along the beaches.Give the meaning of the following:9. a quick bite means (line 11) _10. year round means (line 15) _Passage 3What is it?The Rio de Janeiro carnival, held annually in

30、the month of February, is a spectacular celebration of life that attracts millions of people onto the streets of the Brazilian city. The whole country stops to watch, either in the city itself or on the television. It is estimated that each year 700,000 visitors come to watch from all over the world

31、.“Samba” schoolsThe music played throughout the carnival procession is called the “samba”. Many participants belong to “samba” schools where they learn to dance and play the music which is so popular throughout Brazil. There are about 30 “samba” schools with thousands of members. They perform for fo

32、ur entire nights in a huge arena called the “Sambadrome”. The schools take part in an official competition and the best of them is awarded a prize. Each school is assessed on its costumes, the theme of its performance and the quality of the music. Some “samba” schools hold street parties and perform

33、 in their local areas because many people cannot afford to buy a ticket for the official competition.From year to year.Because it is such a huge event, planning for the carnival begins many months in advance. In fact, it is true to say that as soon as one carnival finishes, rehearsals and preparatio

34、ns for the next one begin. Much of this work is done in “Samba City”, which consists of enormous buildings where most of the equipment and costumes are prepared.The stars of the showEach school is led by a queen followed by hundreds of drummers and brightly decorated carnival vehicles. The Carnival

35、Queens are the biggest stars and they are chosen from amongst the most beautiful women in each community. As well as beauty, the queen has to be very fit to lead her group of drummers on the slow procession through the streets of Rio.“Blocos” parades“Blocos” parades have become an important feature

36、of Rios carnival in addition to the “samba” schools. These parades are less formal and include groups of musicians from the same neighborhood who just want to sing, dance and have a good time. Today, they number more than 100 and the groups increase each year. They all dress in costumes or T-shirts

37、with special themes or logos. Before the show they gather in a square, then parade through sections of the city, before performing near to the beach. Some of them have a particular place such as a caf where they play and dance to attract spectators.Questions 1-5: You can cite words from the passage

38、(you may need to modify the words slightly to suit the question) or use your own words to answer each question. 1) How often is the Rio carnival held? 2) Apart from Brazil, where do the spectators come from? 3) What is the “Sambadrome”? 4) What are the essential qualities for a Carnival Queen? Give

39、two details.5) Where are you likely to see the “blocos” perform? Give two details.Part 3. Grammar (40 Questions, 1 point each)Section 11. Where _ the car? a. did you park b. did you parked c. parked you d. you parked2. Id like to borrow this book. Has Anna read it _?a. done b. for c. just d. yet3. S

40、hes really keen _ skiing. a. on b. about c. in d. of4. Tim _ a letter at the moment. a. writes b. write c. is writing d. are writing5. _ she is quite right.a. I thinking b. I am thinking c. I think d. I thinks6. The video _ for two hours. a. is playing b. playsc. have played d. has been playing7. Em

41、ma packed her case _.a. since last night b. for two daysc. now d. yesterday8. I felt terribly nervous. Ive _ about it all week.a. worries b. worried c. worrying d. worry9. If _ my passport, Ill be in trouble. a. lll lose b. I losedc. I lose d. I would lose10. Someone suggested _ for a walk.a. going

42、b. go c. of going d. to goSection 211.We met when we in France. a. studied b. were studyingc. study d. had studied 12.Try be late. a. notb. not toc. to notd. to not to 13.This is the first time I a sports car.a. drivenb. am driving c. drived. have driven 14.He tried to avoid my questions. a. answerb

43、. to answerc. answeringd. answered 15. Have you ever considered live in another country? a. going b. going to c. to go tod. go to 16.The boy apologized saying rude words to teachers. a. tob. for c. ind. by 17.The house in 1486. a. was built b. is built c. was buildingd. built 18.My Dad smoke, but he

44、 has quit now. a. use tob. is used to c. was use tod. used to 19.I am not sure what a. do they want? b. do they want. c. they want. d. want them.20 he gets, .a.The richer the more friends he has.b.The richer the more he has friends. c.Richermore friends he has .d.The richer the more friends has he.Section 3Complete the text by choosing one of the choices, A, B or C.Michael works in a farm tool factory. He and five of his friends are very interested (Example: _0_) singing. So they have _21_ a singing group, which is called Happy Birds. They sing _22_ songs b