1、On Excessive PackagingNowadays the phenomena of excessive packaging of goods are prevailing in our society: clothes swathed in tissue paper, placed in cardboard box and finally wrapped in well-designed plastic bags, imported bottles of grape wine packed in wooden boxes, fruits put in hand-woven bask

2、ets, to name but a few.There are several causes of excessive packaging. The first reason is that a large number of companies believe that they can attract customers attention and stimulate their purchasing desire by over-packaging their goods, thus gaining more profits. On the other hand, quite a nu

3、mber of consumers mistakenly hold that the more delicate the package is, the better the quality will be, thus encouraging excessive packaging.In my point of view, excessive packaging has disastrous consequences, including the loss of precious resources, excessive consumption of water and energy, and

4、 unnecessary extraction of scarce land for landfill.To solve the problem, its necessary to take the following measures. First, laws and regulations must be made to restrict excessive packaging of companies. In addition, we need to raise consumers awareness that excessive packaging doesnt equal to hi

5、gh quality and advocate packaging recycling.【解析】本次作文的話題是“過度包裝，話題不斷新，考生應(yīng)該都比擬熟悉。寫好本篇作文的關(guān)鍵在于緊跟題目所列提綱：現(xiàn)象原因看法和建議，確定相應(yīng)的寫作結(jié)構(gòu)。重點分析產(chǎn)生此現(xiàn)象的原因有哪些，把最重要的兩三點羅列下來。最后，根據(jù)分析出的原因提供相應(yīng)的建議。范文首段開門見山，首先一句話總結(jié)如今社會上過度包裝現(xiàn)象盛行，而后舉出一些實例補充說明。第二段重點從公司和消費者兩方面論述產(chǎn)生過度包裝的原因。公司方面是為了吸引顧客，刺激消費，贏取更多的利潤;消費者方面是認為包裝越精美，質(zhì)量越好這種錯誤的消費意識。接下來作者說明自己的看

6、法，認為過度包裝會導(dǎo)致很多問題：稀缺資源的流失;水，能源的過度消耗以及產(chǎn)生不必要的垃圾場等。最后一段作者針對原因提出了一些解決方案。第一方面，建立法律規(guī)章制度來約束企業(yè)的過度包裝行為。第二方面，必須讓消費者認識到過度包裝不等同于高質(zhì)量，并提倡包裝物的回收利用。本文條理清晰，論述充分，語言使用標準得當，如：to name but a few，the first reason is that，on the other hand，in my point of view，to solve the problem，first，in addition等。1. D) providing good educa

7、tion for baby boomers.2. D) Students performance declined.3. D) They are mostly small in size.4. D) Some large schools have split up into smaller ones.5. C) their college-level test participation.6. B) Their school performance was getting worse.7. A) maintain closer relationships with their teachers

8、.8. Simplicity9. different measures10. tough subjects聽力短對話11.M: As you can see from the drawings, the kitchen has one door into the dining room, another into the family room and a third to the outside.W: The door into the family room isnt big enough. Could it be made wider?Q: What are the speakers d

9、oing?【答案】D) Discussing a housing plan.【解析】此題為簡單的推理題。從drawing，kitchen等關(guān)鍵詞可知，兩人正在看房間的圖紙，并討論希望family room能夠再大點。12.M: Im thinking about where to go for a bite tonight. Any suggestions, Barbara?W: Well, how about the French restaurant near the KFC? Frankly, Ive had enough of our canteen food.Q: What do w

10、e learn about the woman?【答案】D) She is tired of the food in the canteen.【解析】此題為推理題。從對話中可知，男子問女子對于晚上到哪里吃飯有沒有任何建議。女子答復(fù)去KFC旁邊的法國餐廳，因為她已經(jīng)受夠了食堂的食物。13.W: Hey, if you cant enjoy the music at a sensible volume, why not use earphones? Im preparing for the speech contest.M: Oh, sorry. I didnt realize Ive being

11、 bothering you all this time.Q: What is the man probably doing?【答案】C) Listening to some loud music.【解析】此題為較為簡單的推理題。從volume，earphone，bother等關(guān)鍵詞可知該男子聽音樂時把音量調(diào)的很高，從而影響到了女子準備演講比賽。14.M: Finally, Ive got the chance to put on my new suit tonight. I hope to make a good impression on your family.W: Come on! I

12、ts only a family reunion. So jeans and T-shirts are just fine.Q: What does the woman mean?【答案】C) The man can dress casually for the occasion.【解析】此題為推理題。男子想穿新套裝給女方家庭留下好印象，但是女子說這只是個家庭聚會，穿牛仔褲和T恤就行，即穿著隨意即可。15.M: Would you like to see those pants in brown and navy blue? These two colors are coming in thi

13、s season.W: Oh, actually grey is my favourite color, but I prefer something made from cotton, 100% cotton I mean.Q: What is the woman looking for?【答案】B) Grey pants made from pure cotton.【解析】此題為細節(jié)題。從關(guān)鍵詞pants，grey，100% cotton可知，女子想要的是灰色純棉的短褲。16.W: From here, the mountains look as if you could just rea

14、ch out and touch them.M: Thats why I chose this lodge. It has one of the best views in Switzerland.Q: What is the mans chief consideration in choosing the lodge?【答案】C) Its location.【解析】此題為細節(jié)題。男子說他選擇這個旅館的原因是它有著瑞士最好的視野，所以他最在乎的是位置。17.M: What do I have to do to apply for a passport?W: You need proof of

15、citizenship, either an old passport or a birth certificate and three photographs. Then you must complete this form and pay a fee.Q: What is the man most probably going to do?【答案】C) Travel overseas.【解析】此題為推理題。男子詢問女子如何申請護照，女子答復(fù)時說的出生證，照片等是申請護照的所需用品。18.M: Miss, can I interest you in a pork special with

16、serving tonight? Its only 799, half the usual price and its very tasty.W: Oh really? I will try it.Q: What does the man say about the dish?【答案】A) It is a good bargain.【解析】此題為細節(jié)題。男子在給女子推薦時說該道菜今晚的價格是平時的一般，且很好吃，可見十分劃算。聽力長對話：Part III Listening ComprehensionSection AConversation 1W：Good evening, and welc

17、ome to this weeks business world. The program for and about business people. Tonight we have Mr. Steven Kayne, who has just taken over and established bicycle shop. Tell us, Mr. Kayne, what made you want to run your own store?M: Well, I always loved racing bikes and fixing them. When I was working f

18、ull-time as a salesman for a big company, I seldom had time to enjoy my hobby. I knew then that as soon as I had enough money to get my own business going, Ill do it. I had my heart set on it and I didnt let anything stand in my way. When I went down to the bank and got a business loan, I knew Id lo

19、ve being my own boss. Now my time is my own. I open the store when I want and leave when I want。W:You mean you dont keep regular hours?M: Well, the sign on my store says the hours are ten to six, but if business is slower than usual, I can just lock up and take off early。W: Had you hired any employe

20、es to work with you yet?M: Yeah, a couple of friends of mine who love biking as much as I do. They help me out a few days a week. Its great because we play cards or just sit around and talk when there are no customers.W: Thank you, Mr. Kayne. We wish you success in your new business。Q19.what is the

21、woman doing?Q20.What did Mr. Kayne do before he took over the bicycle shop?Q21.Why did the man take over a bicycle shop?Q22.What do we learn about the people working in the shop?答案：19. D20. A21. B22. AConversation 2W: Well, the main activities in the region were historically steel and paper processi

22、ng, I think。M: Yes, but Im not quite sure about the status of those industries now. Could you tell us something about that?W: Yes, of course. In fact, they are less significant, but steel-related manufacturing still accounts for 44% of industrial activity. So its still very important. In fact, 80% o

23、f Spains machine tools are from the Basque country. As for paper processing, theres still a little. But its no longer what it once was in the region. So, is that clear?M: Yes, thanks。W: Now, to get back to what I was saying, theres a lot of unemployment as well as geographical problems in the region

24、。M: Sorry, Victoria. What do you mean by geographical problems?W: Well, what I mean is the area is very hilly, mountainous in parts. So there used to be transport problems, now though there are new train links and better roads, but it may be that some smaller towns inland remain not very well connec

25、ted, is that OK? Does that make sense? When we talk about specific location suggestions for the factory, well see this in more detail, so well come back to this question, OK?M: OK, right。W: So I was about to say something about the work force in the region and the level of training and education. In

26、 general, its very good and improving。Question 23-25 are based on the conversation you have just heard。23. What does the woman say about the steel-related manufacturing in the region?24. What problems hinder the regions development?25. What will the speakers discuss later?答案：23. B24. C25. C聽力短文答案：Pa

27、rt III Listening ComprehensionSection BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices

28、marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage oneQ26: B. They had known each other since childhoodQ27: B. At Joes houseQ28: A. Social divisions will break down if people get to know each other.Passage twoQ29: A. In his bu

29、ildings parking lotQ30: A. It had been stolen by someoneQ31: B. In the city garagePassage threeQ32: D. The mysteriousness of creativityQ33: A. It is the source of all artistic workQ34: D. Creative imaginationQ35: A. It is part of everyday life復(fù)合聽寫答案36. calculators37. handle38. items39. Responding40.

30、 emergencies41. rarely42. occur43. murders44. there have been hundreds of thefts and cases of deliberate damaging of public property.45. Things get stolen when it is easy to steal them because they are left lying around unwatched.46. A better way to solve this problem might be for all of us to be mo

31、re careful with our things.深度閱讀選題填空47. E. domestic48. C. communities49. O. survive50. H. gather51. M. serves52. N. surroundings53. J. recession54. K. reported55. I. households56. F. financially57. B. bring about a drop in the divorce rate58. C. living separately would be too costly59. D. Falling hou

32、sing prices.60. C. It will irreparably damage their relationship.61. D. The economic recovery will see a higher divorce rate.62. D) It profits by selling its users personal data.63. C) They dont know their personal data enriches Facebook.64. C) To render better service to its users.65. B) Formulating regulations for social-networking sites.66. C)