新航道

Section 1

Version

Topic

V14143

找工作

Questions 1-10

One Word Only

Section 2

Version

Topic

V13113

旅游展览

Questions 11-16

11. Who was M talking to?

A. Staff

B. Public

C. Journalist

12. When was the exhibition held first time?

A. 1884

B. 1928

C. 1949

13. How many people are expected to attend?

A. 12000

B. 15000

C. 17000

14. … this year feature

C. Photography Exhibition

15. What did Tom …

A. Neil River

C. Mountain

16. What’s the Price for winner?

A. Ticket

B. Shop Voucher

C. Free Entry to Art Exhibition

Questions 17-20

17. Tour Operator: E

18. Airline: H

19. Cooking Demonstration: G (Diagonal)

20. Indian Food Board: B (Behind Fire Exist)

Section 3

Version

Topic

V13102

商业重塑品牌案例讨论

Questions 21-26

21. What do both of them agree about Reconstruction

Traditional definition is strictly narrow

22. Many failed business practice are

C. Don’t know current position

23. it is time to reconstruct

24. Why the male recommend the book to sue

B. its aimed area of research

25. Why did the females recommend email

B. to set up a model to do research

26. Why Tom and Sue chose little company to research re-branding

B. there are plenty of small company locally

Questions 27-30多选题

27-28. What about the reconstruct for the ice-cream company?

A. spend (not) too much on its logo

B. logo not too colourful

D. taste differently

29-30. What about the failure of a carwash (raw cash) company

A. chose a wrong location

E. adjusted ads strategy

Section 4

Version

Topic

V15107

可可粉应用历史

Questions 31-40

31. 16^th century：used money

32. 17^th century：be processed as liquid chocolate

33. 18^th century：Americans added sugar into chocolate

34. 19^th century：researchers found it has impact on person’s mood

35. The top export to country Italy

36. solid in chocolate bar

37. shops and factories

38. And choose Africa because the labour cost is low

39. It’s important for local economy in Africa

40. Choose the site which is near the coast area for goods

Passage 1

Topic

诺贝尔

Content Review

Alfred Nobel

The man behind the Nobel Prize

A  Since 1901, the Nobel Prize has been honoring men and women from all corner of the globe for outstanding achievements in physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and for work in peace. The foundations for the prize were laid in 1895 when Alfred Nobel wrote his last will, leaving much of his wealth to the establishment of the Nobel Prize.

B  Alfred Nobel was born in Stockholm on October 21, 1833. His father Immanel Nobel was an engineer and inventor who built bridges and buildings in Stockholm. In connection with his construction work Immanel Nobel also experimented with different techniques for blasting rocks. Successful in his industrial and business ventures, Immanuel Nobel was able, in 1842, to bring his family to St.Petersburg. There, his sons were given a first class education by private teachers. The training included natural sciences, languages and literature. By the age of 17 Alfred Nobel was fluent in Swedish, Russian, French, English and German. His primary interests were in English literature and poetry as well as in chemistry and physics. Alfred’s father, who wanted his sons to join his enterprise as engineers, disliked Alfred’s interest in poetry and found his son rather introverted.

C  In order to widen Alfred’s horizons his father sent him abroad for further training in chemical engineering. During a two year period Alfred Nobel visited Sweden, Germany, France and the United States. In Paris, the city he came to like best, he worked in the private laboratory of Professor T.J.Pelouze, a famous chemist. There he met the young Italian chemist Ascanio Sobrero who, three years earlier, had invented nitroglycerine, a highly explosive liquid. But it was considered too dangerous to be of any practical use. Although its explosive power greatly exceeded that of gunpowder, the liquid would explode in a very unpredictable manner if subjected to heat and pressure, Alfred Nobel became very interested in nitroglycerine and how it could be put to practical use in construction work. He also realized that the safety problems had to be solved and a method had to be developed for the controlled detonation of nitroglycerine.

D  After his return to Sweden in 1863, Alfred Nobel concentrated on developing nitroglycerine as an explosive. Several explosions, including one (1864) in which his brother Kmil and several other persons were killed, convinced the authorities that nitroglycerine production was exceedingly dangerous. They forbade further experimentation with nitroglycerine within the Stockholm city limits and Alfred Nobel had to move his experimentation to a barge anchored on Lake Malaren. Alfred was not discouraged and in 1864 he was able to start mass production of nitroglycerine. To make the handling of nitroglycerine safer Alfred Nobel experimented with different additives. He soon found that mixing nitroglycerine with kieselguhr would turn the liquid into a paste which could be shaped into rods of a size and form suitable for insertion into drilling holes. In 1867 he patented this material under the name of dynamite. To be able to detonate the dynamite rods he also invented a detonator (blasting cap) which could be ignited by lighting a fuse. These inventions were made at the same time as the pneumatic drill came into general use. Together these inventions drastically reduced the cost of blasting rock, drilling tunnels, building canals and many other forms of construction work.

E  The market for dynamite and detonating caps grew very rapidly and Alfred Nobel also proved himself to be a very skillful entrepreneur and businessman. Over the years he founded factories and laboratories in some 90 different places in more than 20 countries. Although he lived in Paris much of his life he was constantly traveling. When he was not traveling or engaging in business activities Nobel himself worked intensively in his various laboratories, first in Stockholm and later in other places. He focused on the development of explosives technology as well as other chemical inventions, including such materials as synthetic rubber and leather, artificial silk, etc. By the time of his death in 18% he had 355 patents.

F  Intensive work and travel did not leave much time for a private life. At the age of 43 he was feeling like an old man. At this time he advertised in a newspaper “Wealthy, highly-educated elder gentleman seeks lady of mature age, versed in languages, as secretary and supervisor of household.” The most qualified applicant turned out to be a Austrian woman, Countess Bertha Kinsky. After working a very short time for Nobel she decided to return to Austria to marry Count Arthur von Suttner. In spite of this Alfred Nobel and Bertha von Suttner remained friends and kept writing letters to each other for decades. Over the years Bertha von Suttner became increasingly critical of the arms race. She wrote a famous book, Lay Down Your Arms and became a prominent figure in the peace movement. No doubt this influenced Alfred Nobel when he wrote his final will which was to include a Prize for persons or organizations who promoted peace. Several years after the death of Alfred Nobel, the Norwegian Storting (Parliament) decided to award the 1905 Nobel Peace Prize to Bertha von Suttner.

G  Alfred Nobel died in San Remo, Italy, on December 10, 1896. When his will was opened it came as a surprise that his fortune was to be used for Prizes in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature and Peace. The executors of his will were two young engineers, Ragnar Sohlman and Rudolf Lilljequist. They set about forming the Nobel Foundation as an organization to take care of the financial assets left by Nobel for this purpose and to coordinate the work of the Prize-Awarding Institutions. This was not without its difficulties since the will was contested by relatives and questioned by authorities in various countries.

H  Alfred Nobel’s greatness lay in his ability to combine the penetrating mind of the scientist and inventor with the forward-looking dynamism of the industrialist, Nobel was very interested in social and peace-related issues and held what were considered radical views in his era. He had a great interest in literature and wrote his own poetry and dramatic works. The Nobel Prizes became an extension d a fulfillment of his lifetime interests.

Questions & Answers

Questions 1-6

1. The first Nobel Prize was awarded in 1895   FALSE

2. Nobel’s father wanted his son to have better education than what he had had.   NOT GIVEN

3. Nobel was an unsuccessful businessman.   FALSE

4. Bertha von Suttner was selected by Nobel himself for the first peace prize.   FALSE

5. The Nobel Foundation was established after the death of Nobel   TRUE

6. Nobel’s social involvement was uncommon in the 1800’s   TRUE

Questions 7-13

Complete the notes below using NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the passage.

Table 1

Table 2

Passage 2

Topic

Monkey和tree的关系

Content Review

Help monkeys return to the forests

A  Hecienda La Pacifica, a working cattle ranch in Guanacaste province, is habitat for howlers for decades. In the past other native monkeys – white faced capuchin monkeys and spider monkeys – used to be common in this area too, but vanished after the Pan-American Highway was built nearby in 1950s. Most of the surrounding land was cleared for pasture and growing crops.  A farmer left strips of trees to protect his crops from monkeys, and these plants turned to be a habitat for howlers.

B  In 1960s, there were several tropical forests in the area, while in 1980s there was only one forest left for howlers in the area.

C  Howlers persist at La Pacifica. And scientist found this is because they’re adaptable to plants with toxins. Unlike capuchin and spider monkeys, howlers don’t depend on large areas of fruiting trees. As leaf-eaters, howlers have developed an ability to neutralize toxin and nutrients. Howlers would focus on small number of leaves with most abundant nutrients. The leaves that grow in regenerating forests, like those at La Pacifica, are actually more howler friendly than those produced by the old trees, because they produce much lower levels of toxin than well-established, old-growth trees.

D  The value of maturing forests to primates is a subject of study at Santa Rosa National Park. Santa Rosa has been experienced deforestation and government has made efforts to restore the status by replanting a wide variety of trees. This variety of trees therefore drew back capuchins and spider monkeys.

E  Howlers’ advantages over other kinds of monkeys. They have higher rate of reproduction comparing to capuchins and they live in a rather small home range. They usually consume plant leaves with high level of water, so they can survive away from open streams and water holes. This ability gives them an advantage over capuchin monkeys and spider monkeys, which have suffered during long drought in Guanacaste.

F  An ecologist studied a group of mantled howlers that thrive in a habitat completely altered by humans – a cacao plantation in Mexico. Farmers planted fig, monkey pod and other tall trees to form a protective canopy over their crops. The howlers eat leaves of these trees, leaving the valuable cacao pods alone. The ecologist believed howlers bring benefits to such farms by dispersing the seeds of fig and other trees and fertilizing the soil with feces.

G  Scientists hope farmers will begin to see the advantages of associating with wild monkeys.

Questions & Answers

Questions 14-17 Which paragraph contains the following information?

NB you may use the letter more than once

14. the reason that the newer forests benefit howlers better than older forests   C

15. asking farmers to change their attitudes toward wildlife   G

16. A means by which howlers choose a diet   C

17. A reference of reduction in number of habitats in a period   B

Questions 18-21填空题：one word only

howlers’ advantages over other monkeys

Howlers have a higher rate of 18. reproduction than other monkeys. Unlike capuchin monkeys and spiders monkeys, they don’t eat 19. fruits. They can eat plants with high level of 20. water, so they can survive during a long period of 21. drought.

Questions 22-26 配对题

A. La Pacifica

B. Santa Rosa

C. Cacao Plantation

22. restore variety of trees   B

23. sustain only one species   A

24. monkeys positively influence the growth of plants   C

25. sustain three types of monkeys   B

26. landscape disrupted by the construction of a transport link   A

Passage 3

Topic

Rebranding of art museums

Content Review

P1 there is little change in architecture design in the new museum

P2 introduction of the old museum

P3 introduction of the new museum

P4 criticism of the new museum

P5 the effect of block-buster art in the museum

P6 future development of the new museum

Questions & Answers

Questions 27-30 multiple choice

27. What does the first paragraph indicate?

D. There is little recent change in architecture design

28. What was the criticism of the old NGV?

B. It was remote from international trends.

29. opinions towards the new museum   

C

30. The author argues that the rental ‘blockbuster’ 

B. is a financial necessity

Questions 31-35 Y/N/NG

31. NGV ignores the function and performance of the museum.   NO

32. MB rejects international trends.   NO

33. MB subsequent design were unsuccessful.   NG

34. New NGV monitors first time visitors to collections.   NG

35. Too much charge could bring negative effect.   YES

Questions 36-40 matching

36. if large space is available in the museum   

F. it will increase revenue

37. if children are allowed to move freely in galleries   

E. it will attract more visitors in the future

38. if museum puts too much emphasis on itself

C. it will lose sight of art

39. if there is too much reliance on rental blockbuster

B. museum will lose credibility

40. D

Task 1

Type of questions

柱图

题目

The charts show the average age at which men and women retired from work in seven countries in 2004 and 2008.

Task 2

Topic

社会问题

Type of questions

综合类

题目

A rise in the standard of living in a country often only seems to benefits cities rather than rural areas. What problems might this difference causes? How might these problems be reduced?

People & Animal

Pop star

Neighbours

Teenagers

Events

Birthdays

Daily routine

History

Objects/Things

Jewellery

Vegetables and fruits

Boat

Bus

Places

Hometown

High school

Media

Newspaper and magazine

Advertisement

Emails and Letters

Internet

Abstract

Work or study

Dream

Politeness

Sunshine

Names

Punctuality

Rainy days

People & Animal

Describe a couple you know who have a happy marriage.幸福的婚姻

Describe an interesting person from another country.有趣的外国人

Describe a businessman you admire.敬佩的商人

Describe someone who is a good parent.好家长

Events

Describe an enjoyable experience in your childhood.童年趣事

Describe a leisure activity near the ocean.海边活动

Describe an interesting conversation you had with a stranger.有意思的谈话

Describe an English lesson you had.英语课

Describe a time you saw lots of people were smiling.好笑的场合

Describe an experience when you pleased with you mobile phone.用手机的开心时刻

Describe a (long) car journey you went on.汽车旅行

Describe an occasion when you helped a person.乐于助人

Objects/Things

Describe a time that you had a free gift.免费礼物

Describe your favourite piece of clothing.喜欢的衣服

Describe an important invention which has changed our life.重要的发明

Describe something you bought recently that you were happy with.开心购物

Describe a piece of furniture.家具

Describe a traditional product in your country.传统产品

Describe an important letter you received.重要的信

Places

Describe a big company or organization you know.大公司

Describe a time you went to a crowded place.拥挤的地方

Describe a city you’ve been to.去过的城镇

Describe an interesting place that few people know.鲜有人知的地方

Media

Describe an interesting advertisement you have seen recently.广告

Describe a piece of good news you heard from others.好消息

Abstract

Describe a (good) decision someone made.一个决定

重点话题Sample Answer

Describe your favourite piece of clothing.

You should say:

What it is

When you wear it

What it looks like

And explain why you like it.

Let me tell you about the most famous item of clothing in China. It is a one-piece dress for women, and we call it qipao. I think that many foreigners call it a mandarin gown. Nowadays, the dress is very trendy. Designers mix both traditions and modern trends to suit women’s expectations.

It can be worn for both formal events and more casual days. It is an elegant dress that usually comes in bright colors. I have seen a lot of dresses lately in the shops with embroidery on them. The needlework is extremely precise and most dresses are quite pricey. Very often nowadays, the dress is slit on each side and quite high which makes it very sexy.