Valencia is in the east part of Spain. It has a port on the sea, two miles away from the coast. It is the capital of a province that is also named Valencia.
The city is a market center for what is produced by the land around the city. Most of the city's money is made from farming. It is also a busy business city, with ships, railways clothes and machine factories.
Valencia has an old part with white buildings, colored roofs, and narrow streets. The modem part has long, wide streets and new buildings. Valencia is well known for its parks and gardens. It has many old churches and museums. The University in the center of the city was built in the 13th century.
The city of valencia has been known since the 2nd century. In the 8th century it was the capital of Spain. There is also an important city in Venzuela(委内瑞拉) named Valencia.
52 From the text, how many places have the name Valencia?
A.One
B.Two
C.Three
D.Four
答案:C
53 What is the main difference between the two parts of the city?
A.The color of the buildings
B.The age of the buildings
C.The color of the roof
D.The length of the streets.
答案:B
54 When was Valencia the most important city in Spain?
A.2nd century
B.8th century
C.13th century
D.20th century
答案:B
55 What is Valencia famous for?
A.Its markets
B.Its university
C.Its churches and museums
D.its parks and gardens
答案:D
V. Daily Conversation ( 15 points )
Directions :Pick out appropriate expressions from the eight choices below and complete the following dialogue by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.
Gary:Dear, I have to go to the office early today. Can you take Sally to school? Ada:Sure. Want me to give you a ride?
Gary :No, forget it. 56 . It's very quick. I'll pick Sally up this afternoon. You can just come home after work.
Ada: OK. Oh, I almost forgot. 57 . I've made an evening appointment with Mr. Steven to talk about our next project.
Gary:Oh, I see. 58 . Hurry Sally up a little. She hasn't even had her breakfast yet.
Ada: OK. 59 . Love you, honey.
Gary : I love you, too. 60
56.__________
答案:H
57.__________
答案:D
58.__________
答案:B
59.__________
答案:G
60.__________
答案:A
VI. Writing( 25 points)
Directions :For this part, you are supposed to write a composition in English in 100 -120 words based on the following information. Remember to write it clearly.
1.有人认为出国留学有很多好处;
2.有人认为出国留学有很多不利之处;
3.你的看法是……
答案:Going Abroad to Study
Some people think that there are a lot of advantages to study abroad.Firstly,we can learn the nativelanguage more easily and more rapidly while in the country.Secondly,many foreign universities can offer betterstudying conditions and have more advanced teaching equipment.Thirdly,going abroad Can take US to a newenvironment with different culture and customs.
However,some people believe that it isn’t worth while to study abroad.For example,the tuition and livingexpenses are expensive.Moreover,being far away from our mother country,we may feel lonely.
My view is that going abroad has mole advantages than disadvantages.So it is advisable to study abroad.