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You should write no less than 250 words. Write your article on ANSWER SHEET 2.
You should write no less than 250 words. Write your article on ANSWER SHEET 2.
第1题
听力原文:M: What is the most interesting Thai festival?
W: I think file most interesting Thai festival is Songkran. Songkran is a Thai traditional New "Year which starts on April 13 every year and lasts for 3 days. At this time, people from the rural areas who are working in the city usually return home to celebrate the festival. Thus, when the time comes, Bangkok temporarily turns into a deserted city.
M: Please tell me about the climate in Thailand.
W: Thailand has three seasons: the hot season, the rainy season, and the cool season. But really, it's always hot.
M: Do you like Thai food?
W: I love Thai food. Thai food is fantastic. It's very good, usually spicy. Yes, Thailand has wonderful food.
M: What sports do you like?
W: My favorite Thai sport is Muay Thai, or Thai kickboxing. It's very popular in Thailand. There are two large stadiums in Bangkok, and many, many people watch Thai fighting. It's very popular. I like it a lot.
M: Do Thai people keep elephants around the household?
W: Most Thai people do not have elephants. Only special people, usually in the north and northeast part of Thailand, keep elephants.
M: Have you ever ridden an elephant?
W: Yes, I have. I rode an elephant in the north part el Thailand. Many people go to the north and they ride elephants in the mountains and in the jungle. It's very nice.
M: Where is the best place to dive in Thailand?
W: I think the best place to dive in Thailand are the Surin and Similan islands. There is a national marine park, very, very beautiful.
M: Is Japanese manga popular in Thailand?
W: Yes, Japanese manga is very popular. They translate from Japanese into Thai, and many Thai people like Japanese manga.
M: What are some traditional Thai instruments?
W: I can't remember the Thai name, but my favorite...there's a xylophone and it's very beautiful, very popular in Thailand.
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A.Because many people return home to celebrate the festival.
B.Because people do not like to spend their New Year in a big city.
C.Because Songkran is a Thai traditional New Year which starts on April 13.
D.Because Songkran is a Thai word which means "move" or "change place".
第2题
听力原文:A: How is Canada's climate? Is it intolerably cold in winter?
B: People tend to think that as Canada is a northern country, its winters must be harsh and long. But contrary to the popular belief, on the whole, Canada is a very sunny land with a distinctive change of seasons. Of course, since Canada is such a vast country, its climate varies greatly from region to region.
A: Really? That sounds amazing to me.
B: Yes, when talking about Canada's climate, people usually divide it into six climatic regions.
A: In general, how are the four seasons divided?
B: Generally speaking, spring begins in mid March and ends in mid May. It is regarded as a transitional time in Canada. Summer lasts for about four months. Autumn is the shortest season, less than about three months. Winter is the longest season in most of Canada.
A: Is summer in Canada very hot?
B: No. The summer in Canada is warm and sunny. For most people, it is the best season for fun and relaxation.
A: How about autumn?
B: Autumn is very beautiful, though it is brief.
A: Is winter in Canada terribly cold?
B: Well, the winter in Canada is indeed very long, but it is not gloomy because there is much sunshine. So many people enjoy skiing and skating in winter.
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A.Harsh and long.
B.Gloomy.
C.Long but sunny.
D.Terrible.
第3题
A.Christians / Jews
B.Jews / Christian
C.oppressors / oppressed
D.people / Jews
第4题
Some people think that CD-ROMs will soon be______books.
A.as more popular as
B.as popular than
C.more popular than
第5题
How many people were killed in the fire?
A.More than 220 people.
B.About 50 people.
C.More than 300 people.
第6题
Why do you think Jada and Jessie don't care if people can't tell them apart?
A.They know their differences.
B.They like wearing blue dresses.
C.They like making Jared mad.
第7题
Natural Medicines
Since earliest days, humans have used some kinds of medicines. We know this because humans have survived. Ancient treatments for injury and disease were successful enough to keep humans from dying out completely.
They were successful long before the time of modern medicine. Before the time of doctors with white coats and shiny(发亮的)instruments. Before the time of big hospitals with strange and wonderful equipment.
Many parts of the world still do not have university-educated doctors, Nor do they have expensive hospitals. Yet injuries are treated. And diseases are often cured. How? By ancient methods. By medicines that might seem mysterious, even magical(有魔力的). Traditional medicines are neither mysterious nor magical, however.
Through the centuries, tribal (部族的)medicine men experimented with plants. They found many useful chemicals in the plants. And scientists believe many of these traditional medicines may provide the cure for some of today's most serious diseases.
Experts say almost 80% of the people in the world use plants for health care. These natural medicines are used not just because people have no other form. of treatment. They are used because people trust them. In developed areas, few people think about the source of the medicines they buy in a store. Yet many widely used medicines are from ancient sources, especially plants. Some experts say more than 25% of modern medicines come, in one way or another, from nature.
Scientists have long known that nature is really a chemical factory. All living things contain chemicals that help them survive. So scientists' interest in traditional medicine is not new. But it has become an urgent concern. This is because the earth's supply of natural medicines may be dropping rapidly.
The passage indicates that ancient treatments for injury and disease were ______.
A.much more successful than modern ones
B.successful enough for humans to survive
C.successful in all cases
D.of little help to humans
第8题
Why are many people still superstitious in modem society?
A.Because there are still many things people cannot explain.
B.Because people know little about the birth and death of human beings.
C.Because people want to control the weather and many other situations.
D.Because superstitions can help them realize what they wish to do.
第9题
"... people who die wondering. What if?"(Lines —, Para. )refers to "those ______ "
A.who think too much of the dark side of life
B.who regret giving up their career halfway
C.who think a lot without making a decision
D.who are full of imagination even upon death
第10题
根据下面材料,回答题。
Mind Those Manners on the Subway
So, there you are, just sitting there in the subway car, enjoying that book you just bought.
____46____ Or, the person sitting next to you takes out a nail clipper (指甲刀) and begins cutting his or her nails.
Annoying? Many of us have to spend some time every day on public transportation.____47____ So, to make the trip more pleasant, we suggest the following:
Let passengers get off the bus or subway car before you can get on.____48____
Stand away from the doors when they are closing.
Don&39;t talk loudly on a bus or subway. Chatting loudly with your friends can be annoying to others.____49____
Don&39;t think your bags and suitcases (手提箱) deserve a seat of their own.
Use a tissue whenever you cough or sneeze (打喷嚏). An uncovered sneeze can spread germs(细菌), especially in crowded places.
Don&39;t cut your nails or pick your nose on public transportation.
Don&39;t read over other people&39;s shoulder.____50____ It can make people uncomfortable. They might think you&39;re too stingy (小气的) even to buy a newspaper. Or they might think you&39;re judging their behavior.
第46题__________ 查看材料
A.Don"t eat food in your car.
B.Don"t shout into your mobile phone on a bus or subway.
C.We all know that some behaviors are simply unacceptable.
D.Many people do this on subways, but it"s really annoying.
E.Getting off and on in an orderly manner can save time for all.
F.Suddenly, you feel someone leaning over your shoulder reading along with you.
第11题
To slow down eye damage, people with diabetes should try to
A.use as many medications as they can.
B.eat as little as possible.
C.wear glasses as often as possible.
D.keep their blood sugar under tight control.