C

Warning: reading too much Cinderella to your daughter may damage her emotional health in later life. A paper to be developed at the international congress of cognitive psychotherapy(认知心理疗法) in Gothenburg suggests a link between the attitudes of women abused by their parents and early exposure to the wrong sort of fairy tales. It says girls who identified with Cinderella, Rapunzel and Beauty in Beauty and the Beast were more likely to say in destructive relationships as adults.

The theory was developed by Susan Darker Smith, a psychotherapist at the University of Derby. She interviewed 67 female abuse survivors and found that 61 put up with severe abuse because they believed they could change their partners with patience, composition and love. The same view was taken by male survivors who had been abused as children. Hardly any of the women in a control group, who had not experienced abuse, thought they could change their partners in this way.

The same view was taken by male survivors who had been abused as children. These women and men said they would leave a relationship rather than put up with abuse from a partner. Ms Darker Smith found the abused women were much more likely to identify with Cinderella and other submissive female characters in fairytales, who were later rescued by a stranger prince or hero.

Although most girls heard the stories, damage appeared to be done to those who adopted the characters as role models. “They believe if their love is strong enough they can change their parents’ behaviors,” she said.” Overexposure in children to stories that emphasize the transformational qualities of love may make women believe they can change their partners.” For example, they might never have understood the obvious flaw in the story of Rapunzel, who remained locked in a high tower until rescued by a knight on a white horse, who broke the door down. “The question,” said Ms Darker Smith, “is why she did not break the door down herself.”

72.The passage is especially intended for _________.

A.parents with young daughters

B.girls who like reading fairy stories

C.girls who think they can change their partners

D.parents with grown-up daughters

73.Cinderella, Rapunzel and Beauty in Beauty and the Beast are similar in that _________.

A.They all married some princes

B.They all changed their partners with love

C.They were all abused by their partners

D.They all put up with abuse

74.Which of the following statements is true of the women in a control group?

A.They don’t believe in fairy tales.

B.They don’t believe in the transformational qualities of love.

C.They have also experienced abuse.

D.They survived abuse.

75.What does the underlined word “submissive”in the 3rd paragraph probably mean?

A.kind-hearted B.passive C.gentle D.easy-going

Section C (5%)

Directions: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from the list A-F for

each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need.

76.

It's something that most of us find annoying. We're on our way home after a hard day at school and trying to have a quiet chat with a classmate or get in a little reading, when our peace is disturbed by someone screaming into their cell phone: "I'M ON THE BUS !"

77.

A survey published last week suggests Americans do not like the impolite use of today's electronic communication gadgets. Besides noisy phone users, sending and receiving e-mails while in company are also as very poor manners, reports MSNBC.com.

78.

One of the practices that participants in the survey most objected to was the use of phones, iPods and other devices during religious festivals. Some 90 per cent of those surveyed thought this was insensitive and disrespectful.

79.

The website quotes Dr Genevieve Bell, conductor of the survey and director of Intel's User Experience Group as saying: "Theses are issues about common sense." But she believes that the rights and wrongs of the public use of technology are still in the process of formation.

80.

The survey does suggest, according to MSNBC, that most Amencans accepted that the technologies are a fact of modern life. They had nothing against the use of laptops and cell phones in bathrooms. And an electronic thank-you note was just as acceptable as a handwritten one.

Section D (8%)

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.

Americans are proud of their variety and individuality, yet they love and respect few things more than a uniform, whether it is the uniform of a lift operator or the uniform of a five-star

general. Why are uniforms so popular in the United States?

Among the arguments for uniforms, one of the first is that in the eyes of most people they look more professional than civilian clothes. People have become conditioned to expect superior quality from a man who wears a uniform. The television repairman who wears a uniform tends to inspire more trust than one who appears in civilian clothes, Faith in the skill of a garage mechanic is increased by a uniform . What easier way is there for a nurse, a policeman, a barber, or a waiter to lost professional identity than to step out of uniform?

Uniforms also have many practical benefits. They save on other clothes, They save on laundry bills. They are tax - deductible. They are often more comfortable and more durable than civilian clothes.

Primary among the arguments against uniforms is their lack of variety and the consequent loss of individuality experienced by people who must wear them. Though there are many types of uniforms, the wearer of any particular type is generally stuck with it, without change, until retirement. When people look alike, they tend to think, speak, and act similarly, on the job at least.

Uniforms also give rise to some practical problems. Though they are long - lasting, often their initial expense is greater than the cost of civilian clothes. Some uniforms are also expensive to maintain, requiring professional dry cleaning rather than the home laundering possible with many types of civilian clothes.

81.What surprises us is that .

82.What are people likely to think of a man in uniform?

83.Why are some people against uniforms?

84.The underlined sentence tells us that .

第Ⅱ卷(共45分)

I. Translation (20%)

Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the word or phrase given in the brackets.

1.通常来说，锻炼有益健康。(godd)

2.父母有时会发觉难以与他们十几岁的孩子交流。(it)

3.为缓解交通阻塞已采取了不少措施，然而这个问题并非马上解决。(relieve)

4.不管他是在国外还是在国内，他们总是作为中国人而感到骄傲。(proud)

5.尽管训练要求高、挑战大，但我们相信只要坚持练习，终将梦想成真。(as long as)

II. Guided Writing (25)

Directions: Wire an English composition in 120 – 150 words according the instructions given below in Chinese.

你是一名高三学生，你父母与你经常为你看电视的事闹矛盾，请以书信的形式给他们写一封信，争取得到他们的理解和支持。

参考答案

听力材料

I.Listening Comprehension

Section A

Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers.At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said.The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.

1.

W: This apple pie is very good today.

M: No, thanks.I'll have chocolate cake with blueberries on the top.

Q: What dessert did the man order?

2.

W: The movie next Tuesday has been canceled due to the lack of interest.

M: What a pity!

Q: What can we conclude about the movie?

3.

W: Can you give me a hand with that?

M: I'd like to, but I must go out this moment.I have to buy some oranges before picking up the children from school.

Q: Where will the man go first?

4.

W: The speech the blind girl gave was extremely moving.

B: I think everyone felt the same.

Q: How did the woman feel about the blind girl's speech?

5.

M: Can I hand in the passage the day after tomorrow?

M: No, tomorrow is the deadline.

Q: What's the probable relationship between the two speakers?

6.

M: Can I take your order now?

W: Yes, please.

Q: Where does this conversation probably take place?

7.

W: Hurry up, it's 7:30 now.We'll be late for the movie.

M: Take it easy.The clock is 15 minutes earlier.

Q: When is it?

8.

M: What happened to you? You are so late.

W: My car went wrong just in front of the school and I had to walk here from there.

Q: Why was the woman so late?

9.

M: My cousin Rick, who's just graduated from technical school, got himself a good job.

W: I wonder how he managed that in such a tight market.

Q: Which of the following statements is NOT true?

10.

M: Driving at night always makes me tired.Let's stop for dinner.

W: Fine, we must find a motel, too.Instead of continuing, we can get an early start.

Q: What will the speakers probably do?

Section B

Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages.The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once.When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.

Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.

I woke early with the sun streaming through the window.The scenery is much different from yesterday.It's like another world.We've reached the Nullabor Plain which stretches for 1000km and is completely flat.There are absolutely no trees anywhere, just low bushes and yellow and brown grass.It was interesting at first, but it just goes on and on without any changes so in the end I got bored.

I went along the train to visit my American friends.They were passing the time playing cards and reading.We had a competition to see who could spot the first kangaroo.We all got very excited when someone spotted an Australian tailed eagle, which is the symbol of the Australian-Pacific railway.They are large birds with a wingspan of up to 2 meters.

I spent the afternoon writing in my journal, reading and watching the endless scenery.I saw a few wild horses and some more kangaroos.I would like to have seen some dingoes, but I didn't.

Questions:

11.Which vehicle did the writer take?

12.Why were they so excited?

13.Which of the following animals didn't the writer see?

Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.

Protest for Polar Bears

Protestors dressed as polar bears walk on the beach and carry signs against the release of CO2 during the Labor Party conference in southern England.

Elephant Polo Match

Elephant polo player battle for the ball during an exhibition match of the King's Cup Elephant Polo in Bangkok.The King's Cup Elephant Polo 2007 tournament has raised more than $175,000 for medical care and training for Thailand's elephant population.

Boom Town

Morning fog rolls into the Dubai marina, where construction is under way on three man-made islands.and the world's tallest building.

Questions:

14.What does the first news talk about?

15.How much has the tournament raised?

16.Which of the following statements is not mentioned?

Section C

Directions: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations.The conversations will be read twice.After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard.Write your answers on your answer sheet.

Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.

W: I really don't like the way Rosie acts when we go out to eat.

M: Why? What does she do?

W: She's really rude to the waiters and waitresses.She complains about everything.

M: Does she have a reason to complain?

W: No, every restaurant we've been to has had good food and good service.But Rosie still found things to complain about!

M: Sounds like no restaurant is good enough for Rosie.

W: No kidding! So what should I do?

M: Invite some of your other coworkers to go out to eat with you.If the older ladies in your office

see the way Rosie behaves, they'll probably correct her.

W: Good point! And maybe she'll listen to them because they're older.Thanks, Carl.

M: No problem.I hope it works.

Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.

M: I wish dark would just tell me the truth! He's lied to me three times.

W: I thought he only lied twice.

M: No, he lied to me a few months ago too.

W: What did he lie about then?

M: He said he couldn't play basketball with me because he had to study.But I found out he went out with his girlfriend instead.

W: Maybe he didn't want you to know about his girlfriend.

M: I don't care if he has a girlfriend.I care about the truth.

W: Tell him you know he lied.Maybe he lied because he's afraid of losing your friendship.

M: Maybe.OK, I'll tell him that it doesn't matter if he oversleeps or if he can't finish his work.

I'll still be his friend.I just want to know the truth.

W: If he knows that, maybe he won't lie to you anymore.

M: I hope not.Thank you, Mary.dark's lies really bother me.Do you think I'm taking this too seriously, Mary?

W: Yes.He just told you little white lies.People tell them all the time.

M: That's true.

W: The lies he told don't hurt anybody.They're harmless.

参考答案和评分标准

I.Listening 1至10小题，每题1分;第11至16小题每题2分;第17至24小题，每题1分，共30分。

1—5 CADCA 6—10 ACDBD 11—13 BBD 14—16 BAD

17.complaining 18.service 19.coworkers 20.older

21.Three times 22.with his girlfriend 23.losing the friendship 24.white lies

Ⅱ.Grammar and Vocabulary 25至49每小题，每题1分，共25分。

25—29AABDC 30—34 BCBAA 35—39CDBBA 40—44DBCEG 45—49 JIFDA

III.Reading Comprehension 50至64，每题1分;第65至75，每题2分;第76至80，每题1分，共42分。

50—54 DBABC 55—59 ACDCB 60—64 ADBCD 65—69DDCAB

70—74CBADB 75—79 BEABF 80.D

第三大题第81—84小题，每题2分，共8分。

81.Americans think highly of uniforms

82.A man in uniform appears to be more professional./ a man in uniform suggests quality work.

83.Because they believe that people wearing uniforms lack variety and the loss of individuality

84.people's identity can be recognized more easily by their uniforms

I. Translation 答案及评分标准

1.Generally speaking, doing (physical) exercise is good for / does good to health.

2.Parents sometimes find it difficult to communicate with their teenage children.

3.Measures have been taken to relieve the city of its traffic jam, but the problem is not likely to be solved in a short time.

4.No matter whether they are abroad or at home, they are always proud of being Chinese.

5.Although the training is demanding and challenging, we believe that as long as we keep practicing/ practising, our dream will eventually come true.

1.第1小题，3分;第2至第4小题，每题4分;第5小题，5分，共20分。

2.在每题中，单词拼写、标点符号、大小写错误累计每两处扣1分。

3.语法错误每处扣1分，每句同类语法错误不重复扣分。

4.译文没有用所给单词，扣1分。

II. Guided writing 写作评分标准及各档次给分要求：

档次 内容10分 语言10分 组织结构5分

A 9—10 9—10 4—5

B 7—8 7—8 3

C 5—6 5—6 2

D 3—4 3—4 1

E 0—2 0—2 0

1.本题总分为25分，其中内容l0分，语言10分，组织结构5分。

2.评分时应注意的主要方面：内容要点，应用词汇和语法结构的数量和准确性及上下文的连贯性。

3.评分时，先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定所属档次，然后对照相应的组织结构档次给予加分。其中，内容和语言两部分相加，得15分或以上者，可考虑加4.5分，15分以下者只能考虑加0，1，2，3分。

4.词数少于70，总分最多不超过10分。

内容部分

A.内容充实，主题突出，详略得当。

B.内容较充实，能表达出作文要求。

C.内容基本充实，尚能表达出作文要求。

D.漏掉或未能写清楚主要内容，有些内容与主题无关。

E.明娃遗漏主要内容，严重离题。

语言部分

A.具有很好的语言表达能力，语法结构正确或有些小错误，主要因为使用了较复杂结构或词汇所致。

B.具有较强的语言表达能力，语法结构和词汇的应用基本正确，错误主要是因为尝试较复杂结构或词汇所致。

C.有一些语法结构和词汇方面的错误，但不影响理解。

D.语法结构与词汇错误较多，影响了对内容的理解。

E.语法结构与词汇的错误很多，影响了对内容的理解。

组织结构部分

A.自然地使用了语句间的连接成分，全文流畅结构紧凑。句子结构多样，词汇丰富。

B.能使用语句问连接成分，全文流畅结构紧凑。句子结构多样，词汇较丰富。

C.能使用简单的语句间连接成分，全文内容连贯。句子结构有一定的变化，词汇使用得当。

D.尚能使用语句间连接成分，语言连贯性较差。句子结构单调，词汇较贫乏。

E.缺乏语句间的连接成分，语言不连贯。词不达意。

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