As a professor at a large American university,there is a phrase that I hear often from students:“I’m only a 1050.”The unlucky students are speaking of the score on the Scholastic Aptitude Test(SAT),which is used to determine whether they will be admitted to the college or university of their choice,or even if they have a chance to get a higher education at all.The SAT score,whether it is 800,1100 or 1550,has become the focus at this time of their life.

It is obvious that if students value highly their test scores,then a great amount of their self-respect is put in the number.Students who perform poorly on the exam are left feeling that it is all over.The low test score,they think,will make it impossible for them to get into a good college.And without a degree from a prestigious university,they fear that many of life’s doors will remain forever closed.

According to a study done in the 1990s,the SAT is only a reliable indicator of a student’s future performance in most cases.Interestingly,it becomes much more accurate when it is set together with other indicators-like a student’s high school grades.Even if standardized tests like the SAT could show a student’s academic proficiency(学业水平)，they will never be able to test things like confidence,efforts and willpower,and are unable to give us the full picture of a student’s potentialities(潜力).This is not to suggest that we should stop using SAT scores in our college admission process.The SAT is an excellent test in many ways,and the score is still a useful means of testing students.However,it should be only one of many methods used.

1.The purpose of the SAT is to test students’ ______.

A.strong will

B.academic ability

C.full potentialities

D.confidence in school work

2.Students’ self-respect is influenced by their ______.

A.scores in the SAT

B.achievements in mathematics

C.job opportunities

D.money spent on education

3.“A prestigious university” is most probably ______.

A.a famous university

B.a technical university

C.a traditional university

D.an expensive university

4.This passage is mainly about ______.

A.how to prepare for the SAT

B.stress caused by the SAT

C.American higher education

D.the SAT and its effects

Brian Walker chews pens.He bites them so hard that his boss has warned him to stop or buy his own.Katie’s weakness is more acceptable—she is unable to walk past a cake shop without overeating.Sophia Cartier finds her cigarette habit a headache,while Alice’s thumb-sucking drives her boy friend crazy.Four people with very different habits,but they all share a common problem anxiety disorder or,in serious cases.Obsessive Compulsive Disorder(OCD).

From nail-biting to too much hand-washing,overeating and internet addiction(上瘾)，OCD is widespread in almost every workplace and countless homes.“It is a relatively common form of anxiety,”says Dr.Mootee.“The main feature of OCD is the repetition of unwanted obsersive(过度的) thoughts such as worries that doors are left unlocked,gas or electrical appliances are left on.”In order to fight against the anxiety and distress caused by these obsessions,an OCD sufferer performs some form of repetitive act such as hand-washing,checking door locks and gas or electrical appliances.

Dr.Mootee says that repetitive washing,particularly of the hands,is the most common type of OCD.She has treated many patients who wash their hands up to 30 times a day.The technique Mootee uses to treat people with OCD is called cognitive-behavioral therapy(认知行为疗法).“It is based on the general idea that people have the ability to change the way they think and behave,”says Mootee.

But when does a habit become a problem?“It’s personal,”says Mootee.“Everyone has something unusual,but if you can’t put up with it,then it’s a problem and you need to do something to change it.”Mootee says many people resist going for treatment because they fear they are “crazy”.But as people become more knowledgeable about these problems they will go and get help.The only way to cure is to conquer.

1.If a person suffers from OCD,he is likely to keep doing any of the following EXCEPT ______.

A.chewing pens                          B.hurting himself

C.sucking fingers                           D.biting nails

2.According to the passage,a person suffering from OCD ______.

A.reduces his/her anxiety by taking drugs

B.gets into unwanted habits to relieve stress

C.has unwanted thoughts about habits

D.has unwanted thoughts because of illness

3.Dr.Mootee’s treating technique is based on the idea that ______.

A.everyone has something different

B.people can put up with their problems

C.people can change their way of thinking and action

D.people tend to repeat their obsessive actions

4.By saying“The only way to cure is to conquer.”Dr.Mootee suggests that an OCD sufferer ______.

A.has to be an extraordinary person

B.must cure his illness by himself

C.must overcome many physical illnesses

D.should have a right attitude towards the problem

The literal meaning of philosophy is “love of wisdom”.But this meaning does not tell us very much.Unlike the other disciplines(学科)，philosophy cannot be defined by what you study,because it is actually unlimited.Anything can be the subject matter of philosophy: art, history, law,language,literature,mathematics,medicine,psychology,religion,science,and values.Philosophy is one of the world’s oldest subjects of study,and in fact,the other academic disciplines are directly related to philosophy.For this reason you get a Doctorate(博士学位) of Philosophy(Ph.D.) in biochemistry,or computer science,or psychology.

Two broad sub-fields of philosophy are logic and the history of philosophy.Logic is the science of argument and critical thinking.It provides sound methods for distinguishing good from bad reasoning.The history of philosophy involves the study of major philosophers and period in development of philosophy.

Of what use is philosophy?First it is useful in educational advancement.It is necessary for understanding other disciplines.Only philosophy questions the nature of the concepts used in a discipline,and its relation to other disciplines.And through the study of philosophy,one develops sound methods of research and analysis that can be applied to any field.

There are a number of general uses of philosophy.It strengthens one’s ability to solve problems,to communicate,to organize ideas and issues,to persuade,and to take what is the most important from a large quantity of data .These general uses are of great benefit in the career field,not necessarily for obtaining one’s first job after graduation,but for preparing for positions of responsibility,management and leadership later on.It is very short-sighted after all,to take a course of studies only for the purpose of getting one’s first job.The useful skills developed through the study of philosophy have significant long-term benefits in career advancement.No other discipline systematically follows the ideals of wisdom,leadership,and capacity to resolve human conflict.

1.According to Paragraph 1,philosophy can best be described as the study of ______.

A.social sciences

B.natural sciences

C.both social and natural sciences

D.the subject matter of politics

2.With the study of philosophy,you can_______.

A.become a great leader

B.succeed in everything

C.find a good job soon after graduation

D.make progress in your career development

3.According to the passage,which of the following statements is TRUE?

A.Philosophy is an independent discipline.

B.Logic helps you to become a better thinker.

C.The study of philosophy brings you immediate benefits.

D.The meaning of philosophy is too limited to define.

4.From the passage,we can conclude ______.

A.not all the subjects have to do with philosophy

B.a person will get a Ph.D.if he/she studies philosophy

C.philosophy can be helpful for the study of any other subjects

D.philosophy is the only solution to all the problems to the world

阅读下面对话，掌握其大意，并根据所给字母的提示，在标有题号的右边横线上写出一个英语单词的完整、正确形式，使对话通顺。

Travel Agent—T;Paul—P

T:Good afternoon,how can I help you?

P:Hi,I want to(1.) b____ a room and some tickets for the summer holiday.

T:Where are you going?

P:Sydney.

T:And how many people will be going?

P:Four.Two(2.) a____ and two children.

T:( 3.)W____ would you like to go?

P:Anytime after 12th July,but(4.) b____ 20th July.Can you tell me the (5.) p____ of the cheapest flight?

T:Sure,can I ask if your children are over two years old?

P:Yes,they are.

T:In that(6.) c_______,for the flight they will be charged at children’s rates and for the hotel there won’t be any charge.It(7.) l____ on 15th July and returns on 29th July on Virgin Atlantic.This is the cheapest flight(8.) a_______.

P:Fine.Do you have a(9.) c____ of the journey plan that I can take away with me?

T:Sure.I hope to hear from you soon.

P:Thanks.I’ll think about it tonight and ring you in the(10.) m____ tomorrow.

T:Thanks.I’m looking forward to your reply.

 你所在的班级将要举办一次主题为“What Can We Do for Our School?”的英语演讲比赛。请写一篇英语演讲稿，要求从以下四方面中任选一至二个进行阐述，并举例加以说明。

.1.关心他人；

.2.美化校园；

.3.爱护学校设施；

.4.营造良好的学习氛围。

注意：

.1.不要在书面表达中出现所在学校的校名和本人姓名，否则本节判为零分；

.2.词数：100左右；

.3.参考词汇：爱心——love and care;校园——campus;设施——facilities;氛围——environment

.4.开头和结尾已经写好，且不计入词数。

Hello,everyone.It’s nice to speak about what we can do for our school,and I think each of us can do something.

Thank you for listening!

做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)

听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。

例：How much is the shirt?

A.￡ 19.15.             B.￡ 9.15.              C.￡ 9.18.

答案是B。

1.Who is coming for tea?

A.John.                 B.Mark.                 C.Tracy.

2.What will the man do next?

A.Leave right away.

B.Stay for dinner.

C.Catch a train.

3.What does the man come for?

A.A lecture.                B.A meeting.                C.A party.

4.What size does the man want?

A.9.                        B.35.                   C.39.

5.What are the speakers talking about?

A.Life in Southeast Asia.

B.Weather conditions.

C.A holiday tour.

第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)

听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6~7题。

6.What is the man doing?

A.Giving a speech.

B.Chairing a meeting.

C.Introducing a person.

7.Why does the woman sing so well?

A.She has a great teacher.

B.She teaches singing.

C.She is young.

听第7段材料，回答第8~9题。

8.What is the second gift for Jimmy?

A.A car.                    B.A watch.              C.A computer.

9.Why does Jimmy feel happy?

A.He lives with his parents.

B.He’s got what he dreamt of.

C.He’s received lots of presents.

听第8段材料，回答第10~12题。

10.What is the relationship between the speakers?

A.They are friends.

B.They are strangers to each other.

C.They are husband and wife.

11.Why does the woman come to talk with the man?

A.To get a job.

B.To take a test.

C.To see the secretary.

12.What does the man mean by saying sorry?

A.He can’t hear the woman clearly.

B.He doesn’t need a designer.

C.He can’t help the woman.

听第9段材料，回答第13~16题。

13.What do we know about the woman?

A.She lives close to the office.

B.She is new to the company.

C.She likes the big kitchen.

14.How does the man go to work?

A.On foot.              B.By bus.                   C.By car.

15.Why was Susan late for work?

A.She missed the bus.

B.Her train was late.

C.Her car broke down.

16.What will the man do the next day?

A.Go to work by train.

B.Visit Lily in her flat.

C.Leave home earlier.

听第10段材料，回答第17~20题。

17.Where can you most probably hear this talk?

A.In a class of the English language.

B.In a class of the Greek language.

C.In a class of the French language.

18.How long does the class last?

A.11 weeks.             B.13 weeks.             C.15 weeks.

19.What is “the short-cut” to learning words according to the speaker?

A.Taking more courses.

B.Reading basic words aloud.

C.Learning how words are formed.

20.Why is the class popular?

A.It is not offered each term.

B.It’s taught by Professor Morris.

C.It helps to master some useful rules.

 Christmas is _______ special holiday when _______ whole family are supposed to get together.

A.the;the               B.a;a               C.the;a             D.a;the

 —Have you handed in your schoolwork yet?

—Yes,I have.I guess it _______ now.

A.has graded                                B.is graded

C.is being graded                           D.is grading

 I have been living in the United States for twenty years,but seldom _______ so lonely as now.

A.have I felt           B.I had felt            C.I have felt           D.had I felt

 Eric received training in computer for one year,_______ he found a job in a big company.

A.after that                                B.after which

C.after it                                  D.after this