competition is at the very heart of organized sports in the United States.
(S9)
Many
. This training, in turn, strengthens American society as a whole. "It is commonly held," says one sports writer, "that (S10)
laboratory
Edwards, Americans view organized sports as "a (S7)
in which young men,
regardless of social class, can learn the advantages and rewards of a competitive system".
3. What is true of the article in The Economist? A. American English is now as influential as British English. B. American English is more influential than British English. C. American English is still less influential than British English. D. Both American and British English are declining in importance.
Part 1 Short dialogs and multiple choice questions
(每小题： 4 分) Directions: Listen to the following recording, and then choose the correct answers to the questions you hear. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers.
evidence of the increased interest in women's organized sports. American women won gold
medals for several team sports
— softball, basketball, soccer, and gymnastics. The idea of
(S2)
purpose
than spontaneous, unorganized play by individuals. This is certainly (S3)
ture
in the United States, where the three most popular organized sports are football,
3. A. The wildfire in Spain is a good thing.
B. The wildfires are changing the climate. C. Her son studies environmental protection in college. D. Her son is protecting the environment.
4. Why does the passage mention "Big Mac"? A. To show Americans like fast food. B. To show Brits are beginning to like fast food. C. To show Americans are no good at literature. D. To show the growing influence of American culture.
1. A. Three parts. B. Two parts. C. One part. D. Less than one part.
2. A. She wants to go to Europe for studies. B. She can't afford an education in Europe. C. She has got a part-time job. D. She will borrow cash to pay her tuition.
Nowhere
basketball, and baseball. (S4)
are the ways and words of democracy better
illustrated than in sports. Organized sports are seen by Americans as an inspiring example of
(每小题 : 4 分; 满分： 20 分)
(In the case of True/False type of questions, A stands for True and B for False, or A for Y, B for
N and C for NG.)
小得 对 题分 错
学生答案
Correct
Questions 1 to 5 are based on the same passage or dialog.
Correct Subtotal : 20
1. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A. Britain on the Decline B. British Culture on the Decline C. British Culture Remains Influential D. The Replacement of British Culture by American Culture
equlity
(S5)
races
of opportunity in action. In sports, people of different (S6)
and
economic backgrounds get an equal chance to excel. For this reason, notes sociologist Harry
values
the basic (S1)
of that society and attempt to strengthen them in the minds and
emotions of its people. Therefore, organized sports have a more serious social
4. A. The same as the man's. B. The environment is hopeless. C. The environment is improving. D. The environment is free from problems.
5. A. One should not take pictures in crowded places.
."
Part 2 Compound dictation 小得 对 题分 错
(每小题 : 4 分; 满分： 40 分) 学生答案
1. 4
values
2. 4
purpose
3. 0
ture
4. 4
Nowhere
5. 0
equlity
6. 4
races
7. 4
laboratory
8. 0
Although Edwards specifically mentions young men, young women also
2. How do Brits view the United States? A. They admit its success. B. They turn a blind eye to its success. C. They hate it. D. They believe their country is superior to it.
(S8)
Although
. Women's sports are growing in popularity in the United States, and they now have more
funding and support at the college level than in the past. The 1996 Olympics provided
9. 0
Many Americans believe that learning how to win in sports helps develop the habits necessary to compete successfully in later life
10. 0
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Subtotal : 12
Questions 1 to 10 are based on the same passage or dialog.