1、Part I Writing (30 minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled On the Importance of a Name. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below.1. 有人说名字或名称很重要2. 也有人觉得名字或名称无关紧要3. 我认为On the Importance of a NamePart II Reading Compreh
2、ension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes) Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). For questions 8-10, complete the sentenc
3、es with the information given in the passage.Helicopter Moms vs. Free-Range KidsWould you let your fourth-grader ride public transportation without an adult? Probably not. Still, when Lenore Skenazy, a columnist for the New York Sun, wrote about letting her son take the subway alone to get back to h
4、er Manhattan home from a department store on the Upper East Side, she didnt expect to get hit with a wave of criticism from readers.“Long story short: My son got home, overjoyed with independence,” Skenazy wrote on April 4 in the New York Sun. “Long story longer: Half the people Ive told this episod
5、e to now want to turn on in for child abuse. As if keeping kids under lock and key and cell phone and careful watch is the right way to rear kids. Its not. Its debilitating (使虚弱) for us and for them.”Online message boards were soon full of people both applauding and condemning Skenazys decision to l
6、et her son go it alone. She wound up defending herself on CNN (accompanied by her son) and on popular blogs like the Buffington Post, where her follow-up piece was ironically headlined “More From Americas Worst Mom.”The episode has ignited another one of those debates that divides parents into vocal
7、 opposing camps. Are Modern parents needlessly overprotective, or is the world a more complicated and dangerous place than it was when previous generations were allowed to wander about unsupervised?From the “shes an irresponsible mother” camp came: “Shame on you for being so careless about his safet
8、y,” in Comments on the Buffington Post. And there was this from a mother of four: “How would you have felt if he didnt come home?” But Skenazy got a lot of support, too, with women and men writing in with stories about how they were allowed to take trips all by them selves at seven or eight. She als
9、o got heaps of praise for bucking the “helicopter parent” trend: “Good for this Mom,” one commenter wrote on the Buffington Post. “This is a much-needed reality check.”Last week, encouraged by all the attention, Skenazy started her own blogFree Range, kidspromoting the idea that modern children need
10、 some of the same independence that her generation had. In the good old days nine-year-old baby boomers rode their bikes to school, walked to the store, took busesand even subwaysall by themselves. Her blog, she says, is dedicated to sensible parenting. “At Free Range Kids, we believe in safe kids.
11、We believe in car seats and safety belts. We do NOT believe that every time school-age children go outside, they need a security guard.”So why are some parents so nervous about letting their children out of their sight? Are cities and towns less safe and kids more vulnerable to crimes like child kid
12、nap and sexual abuse than they were in previous generations?Not exactly. New York City, for instance, is safer than its ever been; its ranked 36th in crime among all American cities. Nationwide, stringer kidnaps are extremely rare; theres a one-in-a-million chance a child will be taken by a stranger
13、, according to the Justice Department. And 90 percent of sexual abuse cases are committed by someone the child knows. Mortality rates from all causes, including disease and accidents, for American children are lower now than they were 25 years ago. According to Child Trends, a nonprofit research gro
14、up, between 1980 and 2003 death rates dropped by 44 percent for children aged 5 to 14 and 32 percent for teens aged 15 to 19.Then theres the whole question of whether modern parents are more watchful and nervous about safety than previous generations. Yes, some are. Part of the problem is that with
15、wall to wall Internet and cable news, every missing child case gets so much airtime that its not surprising even normal parental anxiety can be amplified. And many middle-class parents have gotten used to managing their childrens time and shuttling them to various enriching activities, so the idea o
16、f letting them out on their own can seem like a risk. Back in 1972, when many of todays parents were kids, 87 percent of children who lived within a mile of school walked or biked every day. But today, the Centers for Disease Control report that only 13 percent of children bike, walk or otherwise t
17、themselves to school.The extra supervision is both a city and a suburb phenomenon. Parents are worried about crime, and they are worried about kids getting caught in traffic in a city thats not used to pedestrians. On the other hand, there are still plenty of kids whose parents give them a lot of in
18、dependence, by choice or by necessity. The After School Alliance finds that more than 14 million kids aged 5 to 17 are responsible for taking care of themselves after school. Only 6.5 million kids participate in organized programs. “Many children who have working parents have to take the subway or b
19、us to get to school. Many do this by themselves because they have no other way to get to the schools,” says Dr. Richard Gallagher, director of the Parenting Institute at the New York University Child Study Center.For those parents who wonder how and when they should start allowing their kids more fr
20、eedom, theres no clear-cut answer. Child experts discourage a one-size-fits-all approach to parenting. Whats right for Skenazys nine-year-old could be inappropriate for another one. It all depends on developmental issue, maturity, and the psychological and emotional makeup of that child. Several fac
21、tors must be taken into account, says Gallagher. “The ability to follow parent guidelines, the childs level of comfort in handling such situations, and a childs general judgment should be weighed.”Gallagher agrees with Skenazy that many nine-year-olds are ready for independence like taking public tr
22、ansportation alone. “At certain times of the day, on certain routes, the subways are generally safe for these children, especially if they have grown up in the city and have been taught how to be safe, how to obtain help if they are concerned for their safety, and how to avoid unsafe situations by b
23、eing watchful and on their toes.”But even with more traffic and fewer sidewalks, modern parents do have one advantage their parents didnt: the cell phone. Being able to check in with a child anytime goes a long way toward relieving parental anxiety and may help parents loosen their control a little
24、sooner. Skenazy got a lot of criticism because she didnt give her kid her cell phone because she thought hed lose it and wanted him to learn to go it alone without depending on moma major principle of free-range parenting. But most parents are more than happy to use cell phones to keep track of thei
25、r kids.And for those who like the idea of free-range kids but still struggle with their inner helicopter parent, there may be a middle way. A new generation of GPS cell phones with tracking software make it easier than ever to follow a childs every movement via the Internetwithout seeming to interfe
26、re or hover. Of course, when they go to college, they might start objecting to being monitored as theyre on parole (假释).注意：此部分试题请在答题卡 1 上作答。1. When Lenore Skenazys son was allowed to take the subway alone, he _.A) was afraid that he might get lostB) enjoyed having the independenceC) was only too ple
27、ased to take the riskD) thought he was an exceptional child2. Lenore Skenazy believes that keeping kids under careful watchA) hinders their healthy growthB) adds too much to parents expensesC) shows traditional parental cautionD) bucks the latest parenting trend3. Skenazys decision to let her son ta
28、ke the Subway alone has net with _.A) opposition from her own familyB) share parenting experienceC) fight against child abuseD) protect childrens rights4. Skenazy started her own blog to _.A) promote sensible parentingB) share parenting experienceC) fight against child abuseD) protect childrens righ
29、ts5. According to the author, New York City _.A) ranks high in road accidentsB) is much safe than beforeC) ranks low in child mortality ratesD) is less dangerous than small cities6. Parents today are more nervous about their kids safety than previous generations because_.A) there are now fewer child
30、ren in the familyB) the number of traffic accidents has been increasingC) their fear is amplified by media exposure of crimeD) crime rates have been on the rise over the years7. According to child experts, how and when kids may be allowed more freedom depends on _.A) the traditions and customs of th
31、e communityB) the safety conditions of their neighborhoodC) their parents psychological makeupD) their maturity and personal qualities8. According to Gallagher and Skenazy, children who are watchful will be better able to stay away from _ unsafe situations by being watchful and on their toes._.9. Be
32、ing able to find out where a child is anytime helps lessen parents _ control a little sooner._.10. Nowadays with the help of GPS cell phones, parents can, from a distance, track their childrens _ every movement via the Internetwithout seeming to interfere or hover._.Part III Listening Comprehension
33、(35 minutes)Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a
34、 pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A) B) C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡 2 上作答。11. A) Fred forgot to call him last night about the camping trip.B) He
35、is not going to lend his sleeping bag to Fred.C) He has not seen Fred at the gym for sometime.D) Fred may have borrowed a sleeping bag from someone else.12. A) Summer has become hotter in recent years.B) It will cool down a bit over the weekend.C) Swimming in a pool has a relaxing effect.D) He hopes
36、 the weather forecast is accurate.13. A) Taking a picture of Prof. Brown.B) Commenting on an oil-painting.C) Hosting a TV program.D) Staging a performance.14. A) She can help the man take care of the plants.B) Most plants grow better in direct sunlight.C) The plants need to be watered frequently.D)
37、The plants should be placed in a shady spot.15. A) Change to a more exciting channel.B) See the movie some other time.C) Go to bed early.D) Stay up till eleven.16. A) Both of them are laymen of modern art.B) She has beamed to appreciate modem sculptures.C) Italian artists works are difficult to unde
38、rstand.D) Modern artists are generally considered weird.17. A) They seem satisfied with what they have done.B) They have called all club members to contribute. C) They think the day can be called a memorable one.D) They find it hard to raise money for the hospital.18. A) The man shouldnt hesitate to
39、 take the course.B) The man should talk with the professor first.C) The course isnt open to undergraduates.D) The course will require a lot of reading.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) Current trends in economic development.B) Domestic issues of general soci
40、al concern.C) Stories about Britains relations with other nations.D) Conflicts and compromises among political parties.20. A) Based on the poll of public opinions.B) By interviewing people who file complaints.C) By analyzing the domestic and international situation.D) Based on public expectations an
41、d editors judgment.21. A) Underlying rules of editing.B) Practical experience.C) Audiences feedback.D) Professional qualifications.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. A) The average life span was less than 50 years.B) It was very common for them to have 12 childr
42、en.C) They retired from work much earlier than today.D) They were quite optimistic about their future.23. A) Get ready for ecological changes.B) Adapt to the new environment.C) Learn to use new technology.D) Explore ways to stay young.24. A) When all women go out to work.B) When family planning is e
43、nforced.C) When a world government is set up.D) When all people become wealthier.25. A) Eliminate poverty and injustice.B) Migrate to other planets.C) Control the environment.D) Find inexhaustible resources.Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each pas
44、sage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choice marked A) B) C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题
45、请在答题卡 2 上作答。Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A) To help young people improve their driving skills.B) To alert teenagers to the dangers of reckless driving.C) To teach young people road manners through videotapes.D) To show teens the penalties imposed on
46、careless drivers.27. A) Road accidents.B) Street violence.C) Drug abuse.D) Lung cancer.28. A) It has changed teens way of life.B) It has made teens feel like adults.C) It has accomplished its objective.D) It has been supported by parents.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you hav
47、e just heard.29. A) Customers may get addicted to the smells.B) Customers may be misled by the smells.C) It hides the defects of certain goods.D) It gives rise to unfair competition.30. A) Flexible.B) Critical.C) Supportive.D) Cautious.31. A) The flower scent stimulated peoples desire to buy.B) Stro
48、nger smells had greater effects on consumers.C) Most shoppers hated the small the shoe store.D) 84% of the customers were unaware of the smells.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. A) A goods train hit a bus carrying many passengers.B) Two passenger trains
49、 crashed into each other.C) A passenger train collided with a goods train.D) An express train was derailed when hit by a bomb.33. A) The rescue operations have not been very effective.B) More than 300 injured passengers were hospitalized.C) The cause of the tragic accident remains unknown.D) The exact casualty figures are not yet available.34. A) There was a bomb scare.B) There was a terrorist attack.C) A fire alarm was set off by mistake.D) 50 pounds of explosives were found.35. A)
