26.　 I was the middle child of three, and there was a gap of five years on _____ side.

A. one　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. either　　　　　　　　 C. both　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. none

Section A

Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.

25.　 Linda grew into a lady _____ a talent for design and an even greater one for society.

A. by　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. with　　　　　　　　　 C. in　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. for

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.　　　 A. On Sunday.　　　　　　　 B. On Monday.　　　　　　 C. On Saturday.　　　　　　 D. On Friday.

2.　　　 A. In a classroom.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. In a stationery shop.

C. At a supermarket　　　 .　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　D. At a restaurant.

3.　　　 A. He can go bowling on Sunday night.　　　　　　　 B. He can go bowling on Tuesday.

C. He has to prepare for a text on Sunday.　　　　　 　D. He has to study for a test on Tuesday.

4.　　　 A. Both Bill and Tom went to York.

B. Both Bill and Tom went to London.

C. Bill went to York, and Tom went to London.

D. Bill went to London, and Tom went to York.

5.　　　 A. Teacher and student.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. Doctor and patient.

C. Employer and applicant.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. Boss and clerk.

6.　　　 A. The woman is satisfied with the food here.　　　　　　

B. The man is satisfied with the steak here.

C. The man agrees with the woman.　　　　　　　　　

D. The woman’s steak is overcooked.

7.　　 A. The man will restart the computer first.

B. The man will save the document first.

C. The woman will restart the computer first.

D. The woman will save the document first.

8.　　 A. Location of some stores.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. Prices of some shoes.

C. Quality of some clothes.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. Storage of goods.

9.　　　　 A. Jonathan used to be a popular child actor.

B. Jonathan was popular with young child actors.

C. Jonathan wrote some stories about popular actors.

D. Jonathan was popular because of his unusual childhood.

10.　 A. The new apartment is cheaper.　　　　　　　　　　　 B. He likes to listen to the radio.

C. He needs a quieter place.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. The present one is too expensive.

Section B　 Passages

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.

11.　 A. Pizza.　　　　　　　　　　　 B. Thai food.　　　　　　　　 C. Local food.　　　　　　　 D. Vegetables.

12.A. Going to the beach.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. Going overseas.

C. Enjoying local sights.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. Relaxing with the family.

13.A. Alternative music.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. 1980s rock music.

C. 1970s rock music.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. Japanese music.

Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.

14.　 A. It is listed in the teaching program.

B. It is important to English teaching.

C. Effective listening results in good grades.

D. It’s more taught than any other subject.

15.　 A. Listening helps to send plain message.

B. Listening develops personal relationship.

C. Listening has little to do with personal relationship.

D. Good listening helps to deliver an important speech.

16.　 A. Good listening means a good job.

B. Listening requires understanding.

C. With good listening, you can receive messages.

D. Listening is an important means of communication.

Section C Longer Conversations

Directions: In section C, you will hear two longer conversations. Each conversation will be read twice. After you hear the 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.

Complete the form. Write ONE WORD OR NUMBER for each answer.

Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.

Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.

你在高考之后想做的一件事。文章必须包括以下内容:

1．先简要描述这件事。

2．谈谈你为什么做这件事的理由。

6. 我们应对变化、抵抗干扰的能力在很大程度上决定了我们能否过上平安、幸福的生活。(determine)

5. 我们应该记住：与他人谈话时要敞开心扉，真诚待人。(it)

4. 不是我不想去，而是我没空。(but)

3. 如果我们有勇气去追求梦想，所有的梦想都能成真。(pursue)

2. 处于困境时，越怕越糟。(the more…)

Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.

1. 在这所学校里，所有的学生都与众不同。(different)