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Part I writing:Good Preparation Ensures SuccessAccording to Lincoln, a sharp axe is necessary before you can chop down a tree. In other words, if you want to achieve something, you must first of all make good preparation. This wisdom is also expressed in the Chinese saying “A carpenter needs to have his tools sharpened before he can do his job skillfully.”Success is by no means easy to achieve; it needs painstaking efforts. More often than not, the key lies in the way you choose to achieve success. “Have a sharp axe,”in a sense, is to get prepared so when the opportunity comes, you’re ready to seize it. If you’re not prepared, and don’t have the appropriate tools, you may find it hard to achieve anything you want.To be prepared means to have clear purpose and a concrete plan. When you know what your objectives are, you have clear orientation and then you know you have to work hard toward that direction. In this way, it is more probable to achieve success in your life.Section A1. M: Oh my gosh! There’s no food I can eat. I wish we can leave here for other places.W: Well, with the nice weather and friendly people around me, I’ll be happy here even though all the foods are hot.Q: What does the woman mean?2. W: As a superstar, you may feel proud of yourself, right?M: Yes, maybe, but I’m a little tired of it since the public often admire me as an idol.Q: How does the man feel as a superstar?3. W: Why didn’t you stop when the light turned to red?M: Sorry, sir. I was a bit absent-minded because of the coming phone call. Whatever, should I pay for the ticket?Q: What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers?4. W: Haven’t you noticed that noise in your air conditioner? Even though I’m not an expert, Ithink you should have it fixed.M: I think so. And I suppose I have put it off long enough.Q: What does the woman suggest that man should do?5. W: My ankle still hurts from the fall from the horse last week. I’m worried about it.M: I believe it’s not very serious because it’s not black and blue. Maybe you can check it by seeing a doctor,Q: What do we learn about the woman?6. M: Madam, as you can see from the picture, according to your requirement, I’ll make yourbedroom in light blue, your kitchen in white and your dining room in yellow.W: Oh, I feel yellow is not suitable for the dining room. Could you change the color?Q: What’s the man’s probable job according to the conversation?7. M: Hey, if you have to speak loudly for your phone call, why not go outside? All the peoplehere cannot focus on the movie.W: Oh, sorry. I didn’t notice I’ve been bothering you all this time.Q: Where is the conversation probably taking place?8. M: Miss, why not choose the beef special we’re serving tonight? It cost only $10.05, half theusual price and you can get rid of its 10% tips today.W: Oh, really? I want to have a try.Q: What’s the price of the beef usually?Conversation OneM: Rachel, I’d like to go through the program for Thursday again, just to make sure that everything’s all right.W: Okay. We’re arranged for a car to pick up Mr. Schmitt and his colleague at the airport 20 minutes ahead of the schedule.M: They’ll only have hand luggage,so they should be coming into the Arrivals Lounge soon afterwards. How will they know which car is waiting for them?W: The driver will be at the exit to the Customs Hall, holding a placard with Mr. Schmitt’s name on it.M: Maybe I should go to the airport myself.W: Don’t worry. The driver’s used to meeting people like that. If there’s any problem, he’ll ask for an announcement to be make over the Tannoy System, asking Mr. Schmitt to come to the reception desk.M: If all goes well. They will get to us by ten o’clock.W: I’ve arranged for coffee, soft drinks and biscuits to be served in the board room at 10:15.M: What sort of coffee?W: What do you mean?M: Every detail counts, Rachel, even the coffee. I’ll make it myself necessary, but I want to be good.Questions9-11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. When is the flight supposed to land?10. How will Mr. Schmitt and his colleague know which car is waiting for them?11. What can we learn from the conversation?Conversation two:W: Good morning. The United Airlines. What can I do for you?M: yes, I’d like to make a reservation to Boston next week.W: When do you want to fly?M: Monday, September 12.W: We have Flight 802 on Monday. Just a moment please. Let me check whether there’re seats available. I’m sorry all the seats are booked up for Flight 802 on that day.M: Then, any alternatives?W: The next available flight leaves at 9:30 Tuesday morning September 13. And it’s more comfortable since Tuesday is a nice day. Shall I book you a seat?M: Er… it is a direct flight, isn’t it?W: Yes, it is. You want to go first class or coach?M: I prefer first class, what about the fare?W: One way is $176.M: How about a package deal including airfare and hotel.W: Oh, it’s more expensive, and you need to add $150.M: Ok I will take the 9:30 flight on Tuesday.W: A seat on Flight 807 to Boston 9:30 Tuesday morning. Is it all right, sir?M: Right. Can you also put me on the waiting list for the 12th?W: Certainly. May I have your name and telephone number?M: My name is Lorus Anderson. You can reach me at 52378651.W:I will notify you if there is cancellation.M: Thank you very much.W: My pleasure.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. What is the man doing?13. On what date is the man’s original plan?14. Why does the man fail to take Flight 802?15. What information can you get about Flight 807？Section B:Passage one:Imagine it’s late at night. You hear the smoke detectors go off. You smell smoke when you wake up. Do you know what to do?If a fire starts in your home, remember your escape plan and leave as quickly as possible. Keep the following things in mind to make a safe escape.Call “Fire!” to warm everyone in your family.If you know where the fire is, close as many doors as possible between you and the fire.If you’re in bed, roll out of bed and onto the floor. Crawl on the floor nest to a wall. Being near the ground makes it easier to breathe. If possible, cover your mouth and nose with a wet cloth.Feel the entire surface of a door before you open it. If the door is warm or hot, do not open it. The fire is probably right outside your room. Find another way to leave the room. If the door is cool, open it a little.Look out and try to see the fire. If it is safe, leave the room. Remember to stay on the floor.If your clothes catch fire, stop immediately. Drop to the ground and roll. Remember: stop, drop and roll.Call the fire department from outside and wait for help to survive.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. What is the first thing you should do if a fire starts?17. What should you do if a fire starts and you are in bed?18. When is the right time to call the fire department?Passage two:There are some very good things about open education. This way of teaching allows the students to grow as people, and to develop their own interests in many subjects. Open education allows students to be responsible for their own education, as they are responsible for what they do in life. Some students do badly in a traditional classroom. The open classroom may allow them to enjoy learning. Some students will be happier in an open education school. They will not have to worry about grades or rules. For students who worry about these things a lot, it is a good idea to bein an open classroom.But many students will not do well in an open classroom. For some students, there are too few rules. These students will do little in school. They will not make good use of open education. Because open education is so different form traditional education, these students may have a problem getting used to making so many choices. For many students it is important to have some rules in the classroom. They worry about the rules even when there are no rules. Even a few rules will help this kind of students. That last point about open education is that some traditional teachers do not like it. Many teachers do not believe in open education. Teachers who want to have an open classroom may have many problems at their schools.19. What will open education allow students to do?20. Why will some students do little in an open classroom?21. What is teachers’ attitude towards open education?Passage threeThere are three branches of medicine. One is called “doctor medicine”, or “scientific medicine.” Scientific doctors try to observe sicknesses, look for logical patterns, and then find out how the human body works. From there they figure out what treatments may work. It is believed to date from the 4th century BC. Although nowadays it is successful, in the ancient world this approach probably did not cure many patients.A second kind of medicine is called “natural cures,”or “folk medicine,”in which less educated people try to cure sicknesses with various herbs. These folk healers also use observation and logic, but they’re not so aware of it. They try things until they find something that seems to work, and then they keep doing that. Folk medicine flourished long before the development of scientific medicine and was more successful in ancient times than doctor medicine.The third kind is called “health spas,” or “faith healing.” Sometimes this may be as simple as touching the holy man and being immediately healed. Other times, a magician may make you a magic charm, or say a spell, to cure you. Some religious groups organize special haling places for the sick. In these places people rest, get plenty of sleep, eat healthy food, drink water, and exercise in various ways. They also talk to priests and pray to the gods. If you’re feeling depressed or you’ve been working too hard, going to these places may make you feel better.22. What is “doctor medicine”?23. What do we know about “natural cures”?24. Why do some people choose faith healing?25. What is the main idea of this passage?Part III Reading comprehensionSection A36. I 根据“and ”前面的两个动词短语“visiting the sick ”和“feeding the hungry”课推断出此处为名词。