单项选择题
In this section there are four reading passages followed by a total of 20 multiple-choice questions. Read the passages and then mark your answers on your coloured answer sheet.
TEXT A
Why is St. Petersburg called a "floating city"
In this section there are four reading passages followed by a total of 20 multiple-choice questions. Read the passages and then mark your answers on your coloured answer sheet.
TEXT A
| St. Petersburg, the very name brings to
mind some of Russia’s greatest poets, writers and composers: Pushkin,
Dostoevsky, Tchaikovsky. The 19th century was a golden age for St. Petersburg’s
wealthy classes. It was a world of ballets and balls, of art and literature, of
tea and caviar. The golden age ended with the advent of World War I. Working people were growing more and more discontented. In 1917, Communism came, promising peace and prosperity. St. Petersburg had become Petrograd in 1914. People wanted a Russian name for their city. Ten years later, the city’s name changed again, this time to Leningrad. Then in 1991, Leningraders voted to restore the city’s original name. Some people opposed the name change altogether. Others thought it was just too soon. Old, run-down Soviet Leningrad, they said, was not the St. Petersburg of 19th-century literature. What, then, is St. Petersburg In the confusing post-Communist world, no one really knows. The quiet, if Soviet-style, dignity is gone. The Communist sayings are down and gaudy advertising up. Candy bars and cigarettes are sold from boxy, tasteless kiosks. And clothing Well, anything goes. Everyone wants to be a little different. But many people do not know the true meaning of freedom. Personal crime has gone up, up, up in the past few years. Yet in spite of this, you can still find some of the city’s grand past. Stand at the western tip of Vasilievsky Island. To the fight is the elegant Winter Palace, former home of the czars. Its light blue sides and white classical columns make it perhaps St. Petersburg’s most graceful building. It houses one of the world’s most famous art museums: the Hermitage. Inside, 20km of galleries house thousands of works of art. Look over your right shoulder. The massive golden dome of St. Isaac’s Cathedral rises above the skyline. You’ll see, too, why St. Petersburg is called a "floating city." Standing there, nearly surrounded by water, you can see four of the city’s 42 islands. Cross the bridge and turn behind the Winter Palace. In the middle of the huge Palace Square stands the Alexander Column. It commemorates Russia’s victory over Napoleon. The 650-ton granite column is not attached to the base in any way. Its own weight keeps it upright. Hoisted into place in 1832, it has stood there ever since. Continue to Nevsky Prospekt, the heart of the old city. Let the crowds hurry by while you take your time. Admire the fine carving on bridges and columns, above doorways and windows. Cross over canals and pass by smaller palaces and other classical structures. Let your eyes drink in the light blues, greens, yellows and pinks. Take time to wander among Kazan Cathedral’s semi circle of enormous brown columns. Or, if you prefer Russian-style architecture, cross the street and follow the canal a short distance. The Church of the Resurrection occupies the site where Czar Alexander Ⅱ was assassinated in 1881. Travel outside the city to Petrodvorets Palace for a taste of old imperial grandeur. After a visit to France in the late 17th century, Peter the Great decided to build a palace for himself better than Versailles. His dream never came true in his lifetime. It took almost two centuries to complete the palace and park complex. Seldom does any city have the chance to reinvent itself. That chance has now come to St. Petersburg. A few people might hope to return to the glory of the past, but most know that is impossible. They want to preserve the best of past etas and push ahead. You can bet the city won’t be old St. Petersburg, but something altogether different. |
A．It is nearly surrounded by water.
B．It has four islands.
C．It is famous for its ship industry.
D．It is a big island.
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SECTION A
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In this section you will hear a mini-lecture, You will hear the lecture ONCE ONLY. While listening, take notes on the important points. Your notes will not be marked, but you will need them to complete a gap-filling task after the mini-lecture. When the lecture is over, you will be given two minutes to check your notes, and another ten minutes to complete the gap-filling task on ANSWER SHEET ONE. Use the blank sheet for note-taking.
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A. Written records exist for only a fraction of man’s time
B. The accuracy of these records is often (1) , (1) ______
and details in them often needs improvement.
Ⅱ. Reconstruction of history before writing
A. being difficult because of the (2) of history to us (2) ______
B. the most that we can do is: use (3) (3) ______
and the knowledge of the habits of animals.
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deduce the end of man’s story.
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6.填空题
SECTION A
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A. Written records exist for only a fraction of man’s time
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B. the most that we can do is: use (3) (3) ______
and the knowledge of the habits of animals.
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B. One theory believes that man continually (5) (5) ______
— (6) must be more intelligent and civilized (6) ______
than his ancestors.
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of development.
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A. Written records exist for only a fraction of man’s time
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and details in them often needs improvement.
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and the knowledge of the habits of animals.
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than his ancestors.
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performance. There was no tiptoeing and posturing, no hopeless muscular
achievement; all was rhythm, music, light, air, and above all things, happiness.
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A．the dancing girls are an very beautiful.
B．the girls come from all over the world.
C．the two tallest girls are the outstanding dancers.
D．the girls’ performance is very successful.
8.单项选择题
In this section there are four reading passages followed by a total of 20 multiple-choice questions. Read the passages and then mark your answers on your coloured answer sheet.
TEXT A
In 1935, St. Petersburg was called
In this section there are four reading passages followed by a total of 20 multiple-choice questions. Read the passages and then mark your answers on your coloured answer sheet.
TEXT A
| St. Petersburg, the very name brings to
mind some of Russia’s greatest poets, writers and composers: Pushkin,
Dostoevsky, Tchaikovsky. The 19th century was a golden age for St. Petersburg’s
wealthy classes. It was a world of ballets and balls, of art and literature, of
tea and caviar. The golden age ended with the advent of World War I. Working people were growing more and more discontented. In 1917, Communism came, promising peace and prosperity. St. Petersburg had become Petrograd in 1914. People wanted a Russian name for their city. Ten years later, the city’s name changed again, this time to Leningrad. Then in 1991, Leningraders voted to restore the city’s original name. Some people opposed the name change altogether. Others thought it was just too soon. Old, run-down Soviet Leningrad, they said, was not the St. Petersburg of 19th-century literature. What, then, is St. Petersburg In the confusing post-Communist world, no one really knows. The quiet, if Soviet-style, dignity is gone. The Communist sayings are down and gaudy advertising up. Candy bars and cigarettes are sold from boxy, tasteless kiosks. And clothing Well, anything goes. Everyone wants to be a little different. But many people do not know the true meaning of freedom. Personal crime has gone up, up, up in the past few years. Yet in spite of this, you can still find some of the city’s grand past. Stand at the western tip of Vasilievsky Island. To the fight is the elegant Winter Palace, former home of the czars. Its light blue sides and white classical columns make it perhaps St. Petersburg’s most graceful building. It houses one of the world’s most famous art museums: the Hermitage. Inside, 20km of galleries house thousands of works of art. Look over your right shoulder. The massive golden dome of St. Isaac’s Cathedral rises above the skyline. You’ll see, too, why St. Petersburg is called a "floating city." Standing there, nearly surrounded by water, you can see four of the city’s 42 islands. Cross the bridge and turn behind the Winter Palace. In the middle of the huge Palace Square stands the Alexander Column. It commemorates Russia’s victory over Napoleon. The 650-ton granite column is not attached to the base in any way. Its own weight keeps it upright. Hoisted into place in 1832, it has stood there ever since. Continue to Nevsky Prospekt, the heart of the old city. Let the crowds hurry by while you take your time. Admire the fine carving on bridges and columns, above doorways and windows. Cross over canals and pass by smaller palaces and other classical structures. Let your eyes drink in the light blues, greens, yellows and pinks. Take time to wander among Kazan Cathedral’s semi circle of enormous brown columns. Or, if you prefer Russian-style architecture, cross the street and follow the canal a short distance. The Church of the Resurrection occupies the site where Czar Alexander Ⅱ was assassinated in 1881. Travel outside the city to Petrodvorets Palace for a taste of old imperial grandeur. After a visit to France in the late 17th century, Peter the Great decided to build a palace for himself better than Versailles. His dream never came true in his lifetime. It took almost two centuries to complete the palace and park complex. Seldom does any city have the chance to reinvent itself. That chance has now come to St. Petersburg. A few people might hope to return to the glory of the past, but most know that is impossible. They want to preserve the best of past etas and push ahead. You can bet the city won’t be old St. Petersburg, but something altogether different. |
A．St. Petersburg.
B．Petrograd.
C．Leningrad.
D．Vasilievsky.
9.单项选择题
When did the space shuttle Endeavour land Wednesday night
| Questions 9 and 10 are based on the
following news, At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to
answer the questions. Now listen to the news. |
A．An hour before sunset.
B．An hour after sunset.
C．An hour before sunrise.
D．An hour after sunrise.
10.单项选择题
Which of the following is TRUE of the people suffering from the accident
| Questions 7 and 8 are based on the
following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to
answer the questions. Now listen to the news. |
A．15 evacuated, 2 seriously injured, 5 missing.
B．15 evacuated, 2 moderately injured, 5 missing.
C．50 evacuated, 2 moderately injured, none missing.
D．50 evacuated, 2 seriously injured, none missing.
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