英语试卷
2016年12月9日上午
II. Grammar and Vocabulary
Section A
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and
grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of
the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
Infant Day Care, Good or Bad?
The British psychoanalyst John Bowlby maintains that separation from the parents during
the sensitive “attachment” period from birth to three may influence a child’s personality and to emotional problems in later life. Some people have drawn the conclusion from Bowlby’s (21) _________ children should not be sent to day care before the age of three because of the
parental separation (22) _________ involves, and many people do believe this. But there are also
arguments (23) _________ such a strong conclusion.
Firstly, experts point out that the isolated love affair between children and parents (24)
_________ (find) in modern societies does not usually exist in traditional societies. For example,
in some tribal societies, such as the Ngoni, the father and mother of a child did not raise their
infant alone –far from it. Secondly, common sense tells us that day care would not be so
widespread today (25) _________ parents and care-takers found children had problems with it.
Statistical studies of this kind have not yet been carried out, and they have regularly reported
development. But tests (26)
that day care had a slightl y positive effect on children’s
________ have been used to measure this development are not widely enough accepted to settle
the issue.
But Bowlby’s analysis raises the possibility that early day care has delayed effects. The
possibility that such care might lead to, say, more mental illness or crime 15 or 20 years later can
only be explored by the use of statistics. Whatever the long-term effects, parents sometimes find
the immediate effects difficult (27) _________ (deal) with. Children under three are
likely to protest at (28) _________ (leave) their parents and show unhappiness. At the age of
three or three and a half almost all children find the change to nursery easy, and this is
undoubtedly (29) _________ more and more parents make use of child care at this time. The
matter, then, is far from clear-cut, though experience and available evidence (30) _________
(indicate) early care is reasonable for infants.
Section B
Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be
used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A. administered
B. assess
C. evaluating
D. externally
E. improperly
F. life-threatening
G. measures H. original I. preexisting J. principles K. vital
First Aid: Difference between Death and Life
First aid is emergency care for a victim of sudden illness or injury until more skillful medical treatment is available. It may save a life or improve certain ___31___ signs including pulse,
temperature, and breathing. First aid must be ___32___ as quickly as possible. In the case of thebeckham
critically injured, a few minutes can make the difference between complete recovery and loss of
life.
First-aid ___33___ depend upon a victim’s needs and the provider’s level of knowledge and skill. Knowing what not to do in an emergency is as important as knowing what to do. For
example, ___34___ moving a person with a neck injury can lead to permanent health problems.
Despite the variety of injuries possible, several ___35___ of first aid apply to all emergencies.
The first step is to call for professional medical help. The victim, if conscious, should be reassured
that medical aid has been requested, and asked for permission to provide any first aid. Next,
___36___ t he scene, asking other people or the injured person’s family or friends about details of the injury or illness, any care that may have already been given, and ___37___ conditions such as
heart trouble. Unless the accident scene becomes unsafe or the victim may suffer further injury,
do not move the victim.
First aid requires rapid assessment of victims to determine whether ___38___ conditions exist. One method for ___39___ a victim’s condition is known by the acronym ABC, which stands for:
A – Airway: is it open and clear?
B – Breathing: is the person breathing? Look, listen and feel for breathing.
C –Circulation: is there a pulse? Is the person bleeding ___40___? Check skin color and
temperature for
additional indications of circulation problems.
III. Reading Comprehension
Section A
Directions:For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B,
C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
Animal Rights
Every conscious being has interests that should be respected. No being who is conscious of being alive should be devalued to thinghood, dominated, and used as a resource or ___41___.
The key point of the idea known as animal rights is a movement to extend moral consideration to
all ___42___ beings. Nobody should have to demonstrate a specific level of intelligence or be
judged beautiful to be given moral consideration. No being should have to be useful to humanity
. ___43___, what or capable of accepting “duties” in order to be extended moral consideration
other animals need from us is being free from duties to us.
Animal rights is about letting animals live on their own terms. It can be written into our
laws, but is not an actual list or bill of rights as we have for human society. It begins with our
promises not to act like ___44___ of others. Animal rights is about justice ─ t reating animals
fairly.
Why is animal rights ___45 ___? It is because we humans often act as though we are the
only beings on the planet. Although we depend on other animals for our very survival, humans
are the only animals that have upset the balance of nature. There are lots of ways that humans
___46___ animals. We domesticate them and use them for food, even though our nutritional
needs can be completely supplied by a(n) ___47___ diet. Although other materials are available,
other body parts for clothing, furs, hats, boots, jewellery and even pet
we use animal’s skin and
toys. Humans can talk about it but animals cannot. All animals wish to experience life in its
fullness. Unlike many animals who have to kill to survive, humans do not. Why should humans
cause ___48___ to other beings when it’s not necessary?
As we do, animals protect their children; they feel fear; they warn each other of dangers;
they play. We might differ from other animals in some ways, but that doesn’t give us the right t ___49___ them down, take their lands, pollute their waters, or use them for our conveniences.
not difficult to observe ___50___ of pain in the way a
Animals also experience pain and it’s
conscious being reacts to it. We take advantage, cause distress, and act ___51___ when we use
animals for amusement. Lots of pets are ___52___ on the streets when their owners no longer
find it convenient or affordable to keep or care for them.
___53___ to animals and that it Whether we admit it or not, it’s a prejudice to think we are
is our right to control them, which can only make people act mean, hateful or neglectful.
However, each of us has within us the power to ___54___. We can adopt a different attitude, one
that reshape our destiny. This will have wonderful effects on the planet’s other communities, for
life is ___55___ avoiding suffering. It is interacting, singing, pursuing joy. We humans can learn to
live responsibly, with respect, kindness and love.
41. A. companies B. goods C. insects D. providers
42. A. active B. conscious C. intelligent D. strange
43. A. Indeed B. Moreover C. Nevertheless D. Otherwise
44. A. followers B. friends C. masters D. tutors
45. A. necessary B. neglected C. respected D. revolutionary
46. A. distinguish B. eliminate C. exploit D. raise
47. A. animal-free B. eco-friendly C. low-salt D. well-balanced
48. A. conflict B. confusion C. isolation D. misery
49. A. calm B. chase C. pull D. tear
50. A. signs B. symbols C. symptoms D. performances
51. A. differently B. enthusiastically C. gently D. unfairly
52. A. abandoned B. chosen C. oppressed D. spoiled
53. A. accessible B. appealing C. reasonable D. superior
54. A. change B. dominate C. persist D. proceed
55. A. contrary to B. more than C. owing to D. rather than
Section B
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 and D. Choose the
one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have read.
(A)
①Did English football finally find a new star? At the age of 19, Theo Walcott came onto the
scene by scoring a hat-trick for England in a 4-1 victory over Croatia in 2010 World Cup.
②Walcott’s lightning speed and accurate shooting turned the teenager into an overnight
star. Many thought he was a new dawn for the England team. He was building his fame for his
fast pace, with former Barcelona manager Pep declaring that “you would need a gun to stop
him.” FIFA World Player of the Year winner Lionel Messi once also described Walcott as “the most dangerous players I have ever played against.”
In addition to his speed, Walcott also
possessed good balance, movement and technique.
③It was symbolic that Walcott’s goals came from the right-wing. The position had been
played by “golden boy” David Beckham for more than 10 years. No longer were the cheers for
Beckham. The fans’ hopes now rested on the shoulders of Walcott.
④Walcott was born in London to a black British Jamaican father and a white English mother.
He grew up as a Liverpool fan due to his father’s support of Liverpool. When Chelsea asked him to
be a ball boy, he used the opportunity to meet his Liverpool idols.
⑤The teenager’s rise to fame was not completely out of blue. He was part of England’s
World Cup team in 2006, but he did not get to play a match. He also spent over two years at
Arsenal, where he was fast becoming a key player.
⑥But that year, few were expecting the wonderful performance between England and
Croatia. The teenager was the first England player to score three goals in a game since Michael
Owen did so seven years before.
⑦Although England was full of superstars, they had a poor record in major tournaments.
But things were beginning to change. The win against Croatia was sweet revenge. Croatia was the
team which knocked England out of Euro 2008.
hope for World Cup victory in
⑧Walcott’s wonderful performance lighted England fans’
South Africa in 2010, since England had not lifted the cup since 1966.
⑨But before England fans got too carried away, our reflection on the past history told us
that placing a country’s hopes on one teenager was dangerous.
sing fame?
56. Which of the following CANNOT account for Walcott’s increa
A. Fast speed.
B. Masterly skills.
C. Positional sense.
D. Unusual family.
57. Why did the author mention David Beckham in the 3rd paragraph?
A. To show that England football once had a glorious history.
B. To illustrate that Walcot t could be entitled “golden boy”．
C. To indicate that England fans were difficult to please.
D. To imply that people had high expectation on Walcott.
58. In the 5th paragraph, the underlined phrase “
out of blue” most probably means “________”．
A. impolite
B. unexpected
C. impossible
D. unintentional
59. What is the author most likely to agree with?
A. Walcott might not live up to fans’ expectation.
B. Walcott might transfer from Arsenal to Liverpool.
C. Croatia might change the history of the World Cup.
D. England might be defeated by the opponent in the next round.
(B)
Overview
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Village & Bays Tour
Leaving from Stewart Island
Season: All Year Duration: 1 hour 30 mins Prize: $45 (Adult)
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Departure location: Oban Visitor Centre.
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