C

In the mid 1990’s, people started doing business on the Internet. At that time, there were two kinds of companies. First, there were traditional companies. They sold things in stores. Then there were Internet companies. They didn’t have a store, and they only sold things on the Net.

   Traditional companies didn’t want to lose any business. Quickly they made their own websites and began selling things on the Net. These are the so-called “brick and click” companies. Many stores are made of brick. And you click on your mouse to buy things with your computer. That’s where the name “brick and click” comes from.

   By the late 1990’s, e-business like amazon.com, buy.com and etoys.com were in trouble. Their profits（利潤） were not very high. Competition was great. Many of these business were losing lots of money. In 2000, many e-business went out of business.

  Why are “brick and click” companies, like Barnes and Noble, Toys RVs and Walmart so successful? First, many customers know and trust their names. Their websites like walmart.com. are easy to remember. These companies also have lots of experience. They know how to run a successful business.

   In the world of e-commerce, companies are fighting for every dollar and every customer. Will “brick and click” companies win the war? Only time will tell.

64 . Which of the following would be a “brick and click” company?

A. A restaurant.          

B. A clothing company with no website.

C. A bookseller with five stores and a website.             

D. A video seller with a big website but no stores.

65  What did many traditional companies do in the mid 1990’s?                .

A .They went out of business.              B. They made their websites. 

C. They bought Internet companies.         D. They sold their companies.

66  What gave Internet companies lots of trouble in the late 1990’s?.               

A. Heavy competition                  B. They were short of money.   

C. They didn’t know what to do.          D. people didn’t believe in them.

67 . “Brick and click” companies are so successful because______.               

A. people trust them                  B. their names are easy to remember   

C. they are experienced               D. all the above

68 . Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. All the “brick and click” companies run a successful business.

B. “Brick and click” companies are certain to win the business competition.

C. It is uncertain whether “brick and click” companies will win the competition.

  D. Both “brick and click” companies and Internet companies will be successful in the future.

第II卷 （非選擇題 共35分）

第四部分 寫作（共兩節(jié)，滿分35分）

第一節(jié) 任務(wù)型讀寫（共10小題，每小題1分，滿分10分）

     閱讀下面短文，并根據(jù)所讀內(nèi)容在文章后的表格中填入恰當(dāng)?shù)膯卧~。

     注意：表格中的每個(gè)空格只能填1個(gè)單詞，并將答案寫在答題卡上相應(yīng)題號的橫線上。

Some people believe that greed and selfishness has become the basis of modern society, and we should return to the old traditions of family and community then we will have a better life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the above opinion?

In this fast-paced world, many values are undergoing major changes. While people traditionally prioritize caring, sharing and generosity in life and work, modern people seem to be more self-absorbed and self-concerned.

Modern people act selfishly to survive the harsh competition of life. They say that it is a jungle out there. To survive, you have to fight with whatever means that come handy. Obviously greedy and selfishness go perfectly well with such ideas. In a company, employees do everything they can to get better pay and higher position, even at the cost of colleagues. We are in any way advocating any selfish conduct. It is just that people are pressured to act in a certain way due to outside influences.

In spite of common practice, it is hard to conclude that modern society is built on greed and selfishness, both of which are not newly invented vocabulary. In ancient times people also did greedy and selfish things though such behaviors were more condemned then. But we can not ignore the fact that people in the past lived a relatively more isolated life and faced less pressure compared with their modern counterparts.

Are we happier to share with others and be generous to them? There is no fixed answer either. Some people take great pleasure helping and giving to others while others feel happy doing the opposite. But I personally think that people should not be too selfish. Caring for others can actually encourage the development of a mutually beneficial relationship.

In conclusion, modern people appear to be more self-centered than those in the past due to strong outside pressure. However, we should encourage people to know the importance of being caring and generous and to build a mutually beneficial relationship with others.

Are Modern People Becoming More Selfish?

22．She used to be terribly shy, but a year abroad has completely _________ her.

       A. transmitted               B. transported               C. transplanted              D. transformed

After I had finished eating, he advise me ______ immediately.

   A. set off   B. set aside  C. set down   D. set about

The chairman thought _____ necessary to invite Professor Smith to speak at the meeting.

A. that               B. it                 C. this        D. him

Many of them didn’t follow his advice, _____they knew it to be valuable.

A. as if                  B. now that               C. even though            D. so that

—Rose, mind your step! Aunt Jane slipped over on the wet floor and broke her leg yesterday．

   — ___        ．

       A．It’s none of your business       B．It doesn’t matter to me

       C．Thank you for your reminding       D．I will remember your words

第三部分：閱讀理解（共20小題，每小題2分，滿分40分）

閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。

A

Does this situation seem familiar to you? Your English is progressing well, the grammar is now familiar, the reading comprehension is no problem, you are communicating quite fluently, but: Listening is STILL a problem! First of all, remember that you are not alone. Listening comprehension is probably the most difficult job for almost all learners of English as a foreign language. The most important thing is to listen as often as possible. The first step is to find listening resources. The Internet is really a useful tool for English students. You can download The RealPlayer from RealMedia.com. The RealPlayer allows you to use the Internet like a radio station.

Once you have begun to listen on a regular basis, you might still be frustrated (懊惱) by limited understanding. What should you do?

Here is some of the advice I give my students:

●Accept the fact that you are not going to understand everything.

●Stay relaxed when you do not understand — even if you continue not to understand for a long time.

●Do not translate what you hear into your native language.

●Listen for the general idea of the conversation. Don’t concentrate on detail until you have understood the main ideas.

I remember the problems I had in understanding spoken German when I first went to Germany. In the beginning, when I didn’t understand a word, I insisted on translating it in my mind. This method usually resulted in confusion. Then, after the first six months, I discovered two extremely important facts. Firstly, translating creates a wall between the listener and the speaker. Secondly, most people repeat themselves constantly. By remaining calm, I noticed that — even if I didn’t pay much attention I could usually understand what the speaker had said.

56. The best way to improve our listening is to _____.

   A. practice as much as possible

   B. find as many listening resources as possible

   C. use the Internet like a radio station

   D. speak naturally and read as much as possible

57. Which of the following is a good habit when listening?

   A. Try to understand everything.                B. Try to get the main ideas.

   C. Pay much attention to details.                D. Translate each word in your mind.

58. Why did the writer mention his / her experience in Germany?

   A. To prove the importance of translating.

   B. To show the problems of speaking a foreign language.

   C. To tell us the importance of staying calm.

   D. To point out an ineffective method of listening.

59. The underlined part “a wall” in the last paragraph refers to “_____”.

   A. a communication barrier              B. culture shock

   C. language conflict                     D. a little misunderstanding

D

      Atoms are all around us. They are the bricks of which everything is made. Many millions of atoms are contained in just one-grain of salt, but despite (盡管) their small size they are very important. The way an everyday object behaves depends on what kinds of atoms are in it and how they act. For example, you know that most solid objects melt if they got hot enough. Why is this? It is the effect of the heat on the object's atoms. All atoms move constantly. When they are hot, they move faster. Usually the atoms in an object hold together and give the object its shape. But if the object grows hot, its atoms move so fast that they break the force that usually holds them together. They move out of their usual places so that the object loses its shape. Then we say that the object is melting.

69. The way an object behaves depends on the _____ .

A. action of atoms in it                      B. number of atoms in it

C. kinds of atoms in it and how they behave     D. size of atoms in it

70. Atoms in an object move _____ .

A. at all times                               B. only when the object is heated

C. whenever they grow hot                    D. unless the object is melted

71. An object holds its shape because its atoms _____ .

       A. usually hold together                           B. move fast

C. are hot                                                      D. are not moving

72. An object loses its shape because its atoms _____ .

A. move out                              B. are not in their usual place

C. lose the force                             D. break out     

第二部分：英語知識運(yùn)用（共兩節(jié)，滿分46分）

第一節(jié)  單項(xiàng)填空（共16小題；每小題1分，滿分16分）

Nobody recognized her at the ball because she________________as a maid..

       A. dress up            B. was dressing    C. was wearing      D. was putting on