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e the environmental impacts of domestic energy production in order to cut back imports?Third, there are benefits to trade. It allows for economic efficiency, and when we buy things from places that have lower production costs than we do, we benefit. And although you don’t read about this much, the United States is also a large exporter of oil products, selling about 2 million barrels of petroleum products per day to about 90 countries.There is no question that the United States imports a great deal of energy and, in fact, relies on that steady flow to maintain its economy. When that flow is interrupted, we feel the pain in short supplies and higher prices, At the same time, we derive massive economic benefits when we buy the most affordable energy on the world market and when we engage in energy trade around the world.注意:此部分試題請(qǐng)?jiān)诖痤}卡2上作答。61. What does the author say about energy independence for America?A) It sounds very attractive. C) It will bring oil prices down.B) It ensures national security. D) It has long been everyone’s dream.62. What does the author think of biofuels?A) They keep America’s economy running healthily.B) They prove to be a good alternative to petroleum.C) They do not provide a sustainable energy supply.D) They cause serious damage to the environment.63. Why does America rely heavily on oil imports?A) It wants to expand its storage of crude oil.B) Its own oil reserves are quickly running out.C) It wants to keep its own environment intact.D) Its own oil production falls short of demand.64. What does the author say about oil trade?A) It proves profitable to both sides. C) It makes for economic prosperity.B) It improves economic efficiency. D) It saves the cost of oil exploration.65. What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?A) To justify America’s dependence on oil imports.B) To arouse Americans’ awareness of the energy crisis.C) To stress the importance of energy conservation.D) To explain the increase of international oil trade.Part Ⅳ Translation (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.為了促進(jìn)教育公平,中國(guó)已投入360億元,用于改善農(nóng)村地區(qū)教育設(shè)施和中強(qiáng)中西部地區(qū)農(nóng)村義務(wù)教育頂點(diǎn)小說(shuō)( pulsory education)。這些資金用于改善教學(xué)設(shè)施、購(gòu)買(mǎi)書(shū)籍,使16萬(wàn)多所中小學(xué)受益。資金還用于購(gòu)置音樂(lè)和繪畫(huà)器材?,F(xiàn)在農(nóng)村和山區(qū)的兒童可以與沿海城市的兒童一樣上音樂(lè)和繪畫(huà)課。一些為接受更好教育而轉(zhuǎn)往城市上學(xué)的學(xué)生如今又回到了本地農(nóng)村學(xué)校就讀。注意:此部分試題請(qǐng)?jiān)诖痤}卡2上作答。參考答案Part Ⅰ WritingThe First Place I Will Show in My Hometown—the Central AvenueMy hometown is Harbin. The most interesting place which I would like to take my foreign friends to is the Central Avenue, if they e to my hometown. The reasons for this can be illustrated as below.To begin with, as the symbol of Harbin, the Central Avenue not only has a long history, but also a famous food palace. There are a variety of delicious foods for you to choose. Just take the icecream brick of Ma Dieer as an example. Many of tourists to the Central Avenue sing their praises for the icecream brick of Ma Dieer. In addition, the brilliant historic culture of the Central Avenue can widen people’s vision and enhance their knowledge, which lays a solid foundation for the understanding of this fabulous city—Harbin.I believe my foreign friends will enjoy themselves in the Central Avenue. Not only can they appreciate the wonderful landscape of Harbin but also taste authentic northeast food. No better place can be chosen than the Central Avenue!Part Ⅱ Listening Comprehension15: BDDCD610: ADBAC1115: ACBCA1620: DABDC2025: BCDAB26. identical27. approach28. back and forth29. opposite30. indicates31. referring to32. parallel to33. reserved34. at the right angle35. embarrassing Part III Reading ComprehensionSection A36. melted37. line38. contributing39. ranging40. dramatic41. impact42. appealing43. average44. maintain45. recentlySection B46. C Physical books will surely bee much rarer in the marketplace….47. N Books—especially books the average…48. J Nor did TV kill radio…49. H Sometimes a new technology doesn’t…50. A Amazon, by far the largest…51. L Sometimes old technology lingers for…52. B Does this spell the doom of the ….53. F One technology replaces another only…54. C Physical books will surely bee much rather…55. M Then there is the fireplace…Section C56. B The humanities and STEM subjects should be given equal importance.57. D Their chances of getting a good job.58. A They benefit students in their future life.59. D Those who have received a wellrounded education.60. C Prepare themselves for different job options.61. A It sounds very attractive.62. D They cause serious damage to the environment.63. C It wants to keep its own environment intact.64. B It improves economic efficiency.65. A To justify America39。s dependence on oil imports.Part IV TranslationIn order to promote equality in education, China has invested 36 billion Yuan to improve educational facilities in rural areas and strengthen rural pulsory education in Midwest areas. These funds are used to improve teaching facilities, and purchase books, benefiting more than 160,000 primary and secondary schools. Funds are used to purchase musical instrument and painting tools as well. Now children in rural and mountainous areas can have music and painting lessons as children from coastal cities do. Some students who has transferred to city schools to receive a better education are now moving back to their local rural schools.16