XX高中入学考试模拟试卷英语.docx

1、 International High School ProgramChengdu No.7 High SchoolEntrance Test 中美国际高中入学考试(Mock Exam Paper: English)英语模拟试卷(120 minutes Full Score 150)时间：120分钟 满分：150Paper I: Listening (15 minutes 16 marks)A. For Questions 1-10, you will hear 10 short dialogues and decide whether the following statements are

2、 true or false. Listen and mark “T” or “F” on the answer sheet. Youll hear the recording TWICE.1. The driver puts the mans bag in the trunk. 2. The woman refuses the mans suggestion.3. Lynne is having a potluck party.4. Chris is a vegetarian.5. The customer needs the salespersons help right now.6. T

3、he food at the restaurant was so-so.7. The man tells the woman not to do something.8. Helen feels better.9. Cindy is talking about the job that she has now.10. Bob is going to start jogging before work.B. For questions 1-6, you will hear a series of short conversations. Please write the answer to ea

4、ch question on the line provided. Your answer should be as brief as possible. You will hear each item TWICE.1. Where will Alberto find the tea?2. At what point exactly will the three students appear in the concert?3. When will the friends go swimming?4. Where will the tour meeting take place?5. How

5、will teachers know who wants to attend their revision class?6. What is Lilis problem AND how might this be resolved?Paper II: Reading (65 minutes 54 marks)A. For questions 1-10, please look at the sentences below about a journey to the Arctic on board a ship. Read the following text to decide if eac

6、h sentence is correct or incorrect. If it is correct, mark T on your answer sheet.If it is not correct, mark F on your answer sheet.1 This trip is for people who like peace and quiet.2 Many different activities are organized on board.3 The voyage begins in Scotland.4 The ship follows a fixed route.5

7、 There are different types of accommodation.6 Passengers serve themselves in the dining room.7 Whales can be seen in the morning near Tromso.8 There are some examples of traditional buildings in Tromso.9 The ship stays overnight in Tromso.10 Bear Island used to be a busy fishing centre.Exploring the

8、 ArcticThe Arctic is one of the few places in the world untouched by pollution where you can see nature at its wildest and most beautiful. Join our ship the Northern Star from 2 to 18 July, for a 17-day voyage to the Arctic. During the voyage you are able to relax and get away from it all. There are

9、 no parties or film-shows to attend, quizzes to enter, or entertainers to watch. However, we do have specialists on board who are willing to answer any of your questions about the Arctic and who will talk about the animals and birds that you see on the trip.After setting off from Scotland, we go nor

10、th along the coast of Norway to Bear Island. Along the way youll see thousands of seabirds and wonderful scenery, with rivers of ice and huge cliffs. You will have the chance to see reindeer, polar bears, and other Arctic animals. Although we have a timetable, experience has shown that we may have t

11、o change our direction a little, depending on the weather and on which animals appear.The Northern Star is a very special ship and our past voyages have been very popular. Our cabins all have the same excellent facilities, which include a private bathroom and refrigerator. Our chefs are happy to pre

12、pare any food for people on special diets. Choose just what you want to eat from the wide variety available from the dining room buffet. There is a library, shop, clinic and plenty of space for relaxation. If you need some exercise, why not go jogging every morning around the decks, or do some swimm

13、ing in the indoor pool.Prices include economy class air travel and 16 nights on board the Northern Star, all meals and excursions and all lectures.Day 1Board the Northern Star.Days 27We sail slowly north along the coast of Norway, stopping at places of interest.Day 8Tromso. You need to get up at sun

14、rise to see the whales as we sail towards Tromso. Visit Tromso to see the Arctic Museum, the cathedral and the beautiful old wooden houses. In the evening we sail away along the west coast to Bird Island, which is excellent for bird-watching.Days 910Bear Island. We arrive here in the early evening a

15、nd stay overnight. Bear Island once had an active fishing industry, but today little of this remains. We will explore the island, looking out for Arctic flowers.Days 1116Spitsbergen. A place of mountains and rivers of ice, it is home to a large variety of animals.Day 17Leave the ship in Spitsbergen

16、and fly to London from Troms.B. Please read the text about behaviors on airplane and answer questions 1-8. Air rage is the current expression for aggressive or disruptive behavior of airline passengers. It comes from the term road rage, used to describe drivers whose rude and hostile attitude toward

17、 others can lead to serious accidents or violence.Major airlines are becoming increasingly concerned about air rage and are training their staff to deal with it. At the same time, they are introducing tougher policies and supporting legislation that will allow local police to arrest offenders when t

18、hey land. A special agreement, known as the 1963 Tokyo Convention, allows for the arrest of troublesome passengers on landing, even if they are not citizens of that country and did not technically commit a crime there.The problem of air rage may start before passengers even board the plane and may b

19、ecome worse on board. Reasons for air rage include heavy traffic on the way to the airport, long check-in lines, the amount of alcohol available both in the waiting area and given out free on board the plane, and strict enforcement of no-smoking laws at the airport and on the flight itself.Airline s

20、taff are trained to spot a potential troublemaker and to deal with violent behavior by talking to the person. For more serious cases, handcuffs and straitjackets are kept on board, although these are used only as a last resort. Fortunately, incidents involving serious violence are rare, but air rage

21、 is increasingly becoming an issue of concern for all airlines.1、 Air rage and road rage refer to aggressive behavior by _a. passengers in cars or planes.b. airline passengers and car drivers.c. car drivers and airline pilots.d. airline passengers and crews.2. According to this passage, air rage _a.

22、 is a more serious problem today than it was 25 years ago.b. is a problem that more and more airline companies are dealing with.c. is a problem that became very serious in the 1960s.d. occurs more on certain airlines than on others.3. The Tokyo Convention enables local police _a. to introduce toughe

23、r policies.b. to arrest people while flying over their country.c. to arrest aggressive passengers of any nationality.d. to use handcuffs and straitjackets to restrain aggressive passengers.4. According to this passage, which of the following factors contributes to air rage?a. a difficult journey to

24、the airportb. smoking on boardc. restrictions on alcohold. handcuffs and straitjackets being kept on board5. From this passage we can understand that airline staff will watch out for _a. heavy smokers.b. heavy drinkers.c. people who are nervous about flying.d. people who start talking to aggressive

25、passengers.6. The phrase as a last resort in the last paragraph means _a. in a far-away vacation spot.b. if the plane cannot return to the airport.c. after everything else has failed.d. with potential troublemakers.7. What might the airline crew do to control air rage on the plane?a. allow the passe

26、nger to smokeb. arrest the passengerc. restrain the passengerd. behave rudely to the passenger8. The writers main purpose in this passage is to _a. discuss the phenomenon of air rage.b. explain the reasons for air rage.c. suggest solutions for airline staff faced with air rage.d. warn passengers abo

27、ut air rage.C. Please read the following article about men who hunt for birds nests in caves in Thailand, and then answer questions 1-9 in your own words on a separate answer sheet.The Nest Hunters of Tam YaiSwiftlets are shy birds that make their nests in the remotest corners of deep caves. They ha

28、ve the ability to fly fast and straight like arrows around the interior of the cave walls. Like some other birds, they build their nests with their saliva, the juicy liquid from their own mouths. This juice hardens quickly to make a small nest, shaped like a cup. These nests are called “white gold”,

29、 because they can be sold for thousands of dollars in the Chinese food markets. It is these nests for which the hunters of Tam Yai are prepared to risk their lives.Tam Yai cave in southern Thailand is the largest network of caves inside a limestone mountain, known as Suwan Kuha, meaning “cave temple

30、”. It has been given this name because it contains a large area decorated with statues of Buddhas. High above the statues, in the far corners of the cave complex, is where the nests are to be found.The nest hunters climb barefoot up dangerous bamboo poles hundreds of metres above the ground to colle

31、ct these valuable nests. They rarely use safety equipment, and if they fall, they will die instantly. These nests can only be reached by the bravest and most skilled climbers, and they are often only able to reach the highest nests with the aid of a stick and a net.Nest hunting is a skill passed dow

32、n in families from father to son. Because of the profits that can be made, the competition among rival climbers is fierce. There are armed guards at the entrance to the cave to protect the nests from thieves. In Tam Yai, there are also strict laws to prevent illegal hunting and to ensure proper coll

33、ecting, or “harvesting”, of the nests. As a result, the birds are a protected species and the number of swiftlets is growing. Nest harvesting begins in March and if the harvest is collected at the correct time of year, each swiftlet will lay eggs three times a season. Once the young birds have hatch

34、ed and flown, the nests can be collected and sold to the Chinese food industry as the vital ingredient in birds nest soup.The recipe for the highly valued birds nest soup is centuries old, and the soup is said to have a value in prolonging life. Chinese doctors often prescribe it for people who are

35、suffering from skin conditions, lung disease and breathing problems.It is important to prepare the nests thoroughly when they arrive in the restaurant kitchens. Firstly they are washed, soaked and boiled until they have a soft, rubber-like texture. Then they are mixed with meat and coconut and all t

36、he ingredients are cooked together. The nest itself is not delicious, in fact it has hardly any taste. As one Chinese chef says: “It is the other ingredients which give the soup its flavour. The nest is soft and crunchy, and when you prepare it you must be careful to remove all traces of the bird, s

37、uch as bones or feathers. This is because Chinese people appreciate the way it feels in their mouth rather than the taste and smell.”It is an exotic dish in a multi-million dollar market. The nests themselves are small; they weigh less than 10 grams and measure just a few centimetres. But for the ne

38、st hunters the risks are great indeed.Questions:1. What happens to the saliva when the birds build their nests?2. Why do the hunters take such great risks to collect the nests?3. Which country buys most of the birds nests?4. Why is Suwan Kuha regarded as a temple?5. What makes the job of nest huntin

39、g particularly dangerous? Give TWO details.6. According to the graph, how does the price of birds nests in 2008 compare to that of 1968?7. How is the business of nest hunting in Tam Yai controlled? Give TWO details.8. How is birds nest soup important for health?9. How does the soup get its taste?Pap

40、er III: Use of English (20 minutes 60 marks)A. ClozeSchools Art SaleLast Friday parents helped collect lots of money for a school by buying childrens pictures. A primary school in Bicester used its classrooms as an art gallery for a day and (1) . parents to come and look. All the pupils (2) . a work

41、 of art and (3) . painting went on sale at 5. Hundreds of parents and relations came and, together, they spent (4) . 2,000.Now the school is (5) . of making the exhibition bigger next year by also contacting businesses (6) . operate in the local area. One of the schoolchildrens parents first had the

42、 (7) . after going to (8) . exhibitions in her home country, South Africa.The school has decided to (9) . the money to buy books and CD players. The Head Teacher said he was delighted to see the school (10) . full and he was very proud of the children.1A hopedB invitedC pleasedD wished2A operated B

43、played C performedD produced3A fewB someC eachD all4A overB moreC closeD near5A planningB thinkingC consideringD wanting6A whatB whoC whichD whose7A memoryB ideaC habitD choice8A sameB likelyC similarD equal9A bringB addC joinD use10A so B too C such D enoughB. Grammar and Vocabulary Multiple Choice

44、s1. We dont have any milk left. _ ?a.dont youb.are wec.do wed.have you2. I tried on two sweaters, but I didnt buy _ of them.a.eitherb.nonec.neitherd.any3. If they _the car earlier, they wouldnt have gotten stuck on the road.a.were checkedb.did checkc.had checkedd.checked4. I saw every episode in tha

45、t _ television series.a.ten-partsb.tens-partc.tens-partsd.ten-part5. How are you managing with the new computer program?Not great. I _ to figure it out yet.a.cant have managedb.havent managedc.dont managed.havent been managing6. Ive been trying _Sue all morning.a.to callb.callingc.calld.to have call

46、ed7. You _ close all the windows before you leave the house.a.needb.shouldc.oughtd.might8. He was accused _ stealing money from the store.a.inb.forc.byd.of9. We stayed up to watch TV _it was very late.a.despiteb.in spite ofc.althoughd.even10. I have a headache. Can you get me an aspirin? Sure._ get you one right now.a.Im able tob.Im goingc.I ought tod.Ill11. It will take you _ three hours to drive to the campsite.a. greatlyb. entirelyc. approximatelyd. annually12. We didnt get to the meeting on time _ a traffic jam. a. causingb. because of c. owing tod. due to13. I have to make an