9. How many people will go? A. Two.

B. Three.

C. Four.

听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What do you think Robert is? A. A dancer.

B. A student.

C. A singer.

11. Where will the group perform? A. At concert halls.

B. At restaurants.

C. At some parties.

12. Why is Robert not sure of joining the group? A. He doesn’t think he is good enough. B. He doesn’t have time to practice. C. He isn’t interested in joining it. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题 13. Why did the man get a new TV? A. TV is on sale.

B. He loves big TV.

C. His old TV doesn’t work.

14. How much does the man pay for the new TV? A. $1,200.

B. $1,250.

C. $2,400.

15. What will the man probably do after the conversation? A. Sell the television to others. B. Return the television to the store. C. Change the television for a small one. 16. What do we know about the man?

A. He thinks the television is too big. B. He doesn’t watch TV very often.

C. He can get his money back whenever he likes. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题

17. Why does the government provide free education for children? A. Educated citizens can make more contributions. B. The government doesn’t support private schools. C. The government wants to reduce the children’s burden. 18. Why do teachers like private schools? A. They can earn more money there. B. These schools are better equipped. C. These schools have cleverer students.

19. What do parents think of the competition between schools? A. Useless.

B. Helpful.

C. Unfair.

20. Which kind of school do children prefer?

A. Private school. B. Public school. C. It depends.

第二部分：阅读理解 （共两节，满分40分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

Finally, I entered the university. Because of my careful savings, I did not have to work during the school year. Then, summer came and it was time to work harder than ever. I continued working as a waitress at night, instructed tennis camps several mornings a week and worked as a secretary for a few hours in the afternoons. I even decided to take a class at a community (社区) college. This class at the community college saved me $650. It was an extremely tiring summer and made me anxious to return to my relatively easy life at the university.

During my second and third years of undergraduate schooling, I decided to work about five hours per week in the campus (校园) admissions office answering phones. This provided a little spending money and kept me from drawing my savings out. I wanted to go to Israel to study for 3 weeks, but I hesitated in making this decision because it would cost me $1,600 more to get the credits in Israel. About two weeks later my Mom called to tell me that I had $1,600 in the bank that I had forgotten about! One of my concerns about this trip was not only the cost, but the loss of time to make money; however, I made as much that summer in the ten weeks when I was at home as I had made during the fourteen weeks when I was at home the summer before. The way everything worked together to make this trip possible was one of the most exciting things that have ever happened to me.

This experience has shaped me in many important ways. The first thing that I learned was the importance of a strong work ethic (伦理). Working long hours did a lot to develop my character and helped me learn the value of a dollar. It also made me learn how to search for creative ways to settle difficult situations.

21. Where did the writer probably work part-time before attending the university?

A. In a restaurant.

B. In the tennis camps.C. In a company.

D. In the admissions office.

22. The writer took a class at a community college mainly because _________.

A. she wanted to save money B. life there was relatively easy C. summer time was tiring D. it was required by the university

23. The writer’s major concern about the trip to Israel was that _________.

A. her mother would not agree

B. she would fail to get credits in Israel C. a well-paid summer job would be lost

D. $1,600 couldn’t be drawn out in time

24. The passage is mainly about how the writer _________.

A. made money on the college campus

B. managed to make full use of her vacation C. was forced to support herself by her mother D. was shaped by working part-time through college

B

The Calgary Public Library has some great resources to beat boredom and keep your children busy over the summer, whether at home or on the road．

During the school year children are busy with homework and required reading, so summer is a great time for them to relax and read what they choose. Not only is reading a pleasurable way to pass the time, it will also help children keep their skills up over the summer, so they are prepared to go back to school in the fall．

If you are taking a trip this summer, why not let the kids help out with the planning? Borrow a children’s atlas (地图集) to choose your way together and check out some books about your destination before departure. The All about Provinces and Territories series is full of interesting facts about each Canadian province．

Going camping? How about taking along some scary stories to tell around the campfire? Alvin Schwarz’s collections of Scary Tales to Tell in the Dark are sure to make your spine tingle and your teeth chatter. For something a little less horrible, try Velcome: a Very Scary Book, by Kevin O’Malley, which includes such horrors as a plate of mixed vegetables!

Remember to lead by example and pack a book in your own beach bag. If children see you reading, they will understand that books are an important and valuable part of summer and they will begin to copy your habits!

The staff at the Calgary Public Library are always happy to help find that perfect summer read, so stop by your nearest branch, call us at 260-2018, or visit our website at calgarypubliclibrary. com today．

25. What can we infer from the second paragraph of the passage?

A. Summer is the only time for children to relax themselves． B. Children have little time to read what they choose at school． C. Children usually get bored of reading during the school year.

D. Required reading prepares children to go back to school in the fall． If you want your children to have a good knowledge of Canada before a trip, you had better refer to _________.

A. All about Provinces and Territories B. Scary Tales to Tell in the Dark C. Velcome: a Very Scary Book

D. A Children’s Atlas

27. What’s the probable meaning of the underlined part “to make your spine tingle and

your teeth chatter” in Paragraph 4?

A. To interest you and impress you. B. To excite you and frighten you. C. To embarrass you and annoy you.

D. To discourage you and disgust you.

28. You should take a book with you to _________.

A. save your own time

B. enjoy your summer holiday C. set a good example to your children D. follow your children’s good habits

C

When you put down your pens at the end of the college entrance exam, 12 hard years of study will have come to an end. Forget your studies for a while. It’s time to enjoy yourselves!

There are many ways to celebrate this special month of graduation. You can have photos taken with your classmates and teachers, or dine out together and exchange gifts.

High school students in Western countries such as the United States and Canada usually have a prom to mark their graduation. It’s to mark the time kids turn into young men and women. After the prom, teenagers either go to college or find a job. It means they are no longer as dependent on their parents as they were before.

At the prom, boys usually dress in dinner jackets and bow ties, though many different types of formal clothes are worn. Traditionally, girls give boys matching boutonnieres (a small collection of flowers they pin to their jackets). Girls traditionally wear formal dresses, or dress to shock or be noticed, in shiny or brightly colored materials.

Common prom activities include dining, dancing, the crowning (加冠) of a prom king and queen, and just talking to friends. In some cases, high school students collect funds for their class prom through the four years of their high school.

High schools in or near large cities may rent ballrooms at expensive hotels or, to be unusual, on a pleasure cruise boat.

But often costs are cut by simply using the school gym. Students make a lot of effort to decorate the gym to make the event special. The music played at the prom will be the most popular kinds, like rock and hip-hop.

The students elect the Prom Queen. She is partnered with a Prom King who is elected similarly. These are great honors that the pair take very seriously. The two dance with each other to celebrate their election.

Sometimes teachers and parents also go to the prom. But others like to go with friends, to whom they are soon going to be saying goodbye.

If you like the idea of a prom, why don’t you and your classmates organize one for your graduation?