2024年安徽教师招聘中学英语考试真题

2024年安徽教师招聘中学英语考试真题

2024 Anhui Teacher Recruitment Middle School English

Exam

Part I Listening Comprehension (30 points)

Section A

Directions: In this section, you will hear ten short

conversations between two speakers. At the end of each

conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The

conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After

you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four

possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the

best answer to the question you have heard.

Example:

You will hear:

Man: How are you getting along with your project?

Woman: Oh, I believe I'll meet the deadline.

Man: That's great!

You will read:

A. It's difficult.

B. She's very confident.

C. I'm afraid I can't.

D. I wish I could.

From the conversation we know that the man thinks the

woman is very confident.

Therefore, the correct answer is B.

1. A. She should be more careful.

B. She's glad it's all over.

C. They should get started.

D. She regretted it.

2. A. He has read the news.

B. He'll read it when he can.

C. The news has been read.

D. He's considering reading it.

3. A. It's the ultimate solution.

B. Things might change.

C. He's still trying to solve it.

D. A solution is impossible.

4. A. She should have seen it coming.

B. She didn't see it coming.

C. She was very glad.

D. She should have been there.

5. A. There are still some dishes in the sink.

B. They should walk the dog.

C. It's almost time for dinner.

D. They should eat outside.

6. A. It's going to be hard.

B. The decision is final.

C. The decision hasn't been made yet.

D. It's impossible to say.

7. A. She didn't get the job.

B. She got the job.

C. She didn't know she got the job.

D. She's thinking about accepting the job.

8. A. She believes him.

B. It's a joke.

C. It could be possible.

D. She doesn't think so.

9. A. It's difficult to say what she's thinking.

B. She thought of an idea.

C. She should have thought of it.

D. An idea simply didn't come.

10. A. She's not surprised.

B. She's angry.

C. He's dead wrong.

D. She can't believe it.

Section B

Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports.

At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three

questions. Both the news report and the questions will be

spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose

the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D.

News Report 1

Questions 11 and 12: Jana Anderson tells us about the great

magician Houdini.

11. According to the news report, which of the following

statements is NOT true about Houdini?

12. What do we learn about Houdini in the report?

News Report 2

Questions 13 and 14: Here is a piece of news about a crime

happened in London.

13. How many thieves entered the London hotel?

14. What did the thieves take from the hotel?

News Report 3

Questions 15 and 16: Dave Morris reports from Beijing about

the upcoming Olympic Games.

15. What will happen in Beijing soon?

16. How many people in China know that the Games are

coming?

Part II Reading Comprehension (40 points)

Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed

by several questions or incomplete statements. For each of them,

there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that

best completes the statement or answers the question.

Passage 1

Questions 17 to 21 are based on Passage 1.

There are many reasons why people choose to become

teachers. Teaching offers an opportunity to make a real impact

on the lives of children as well as the chance to shape the future

of society. However, there are also challenges that come with

teaching. Teachers often work long hours and face pressure from

parents, administrators, and policymakers. In addition, teachers

are expected to continuously improve their knowledge and skills

to keep up with changes in education.

17. According to the passage, why do people choose to

become teachers?

A. For the high salary.

B. To make a difference in children's lives.

C. For the summer holidays.

D. To have long working hours.

18. What is one of the challenges faced by teachers

mentioned in the passage?

A. Teaching the same material year after year.

B. Working with supportive colleagues.

C. Pressure from various sources.

D. Stability in job.

19. What are teachers expected to do to keep up with

changes in education?

A. Leave the profession and find another job.

B. Take a permanent vacation.

C. Continue to improve their knowledge and skills.

D. Retire early.

20. What are the benefits of teaching according to the

passage?

A. Long working hours.

B. High stress levels.

C. Opportunity to shape the future of society.

D. Little impact on children's lives.

21. What do teachers need to do continuously according to

the passage?

A. Make changes to keep up with education reforms.

B. Always work the same hours.

C. Ignore feedback from parents and administrators.

D. Have a narrow knowledge base.

Passage 2

Questions 22 to 26 are based on Passage 2.

As technology continues to evolve, so does the way we

communicate with each other. Social media has become a

popular tool for people to share information, connect with

others, and influence opinions. However, while social media has

its benefits, there are also drawbacks. For example, social media

can be a source of fake news, cyberbullying, and addiction.

22. What has become a popular tool for people to share

information according to the passage?

A. Telephones.

B. Face-to-face communication.

C. Social media.

D. Books.

23. What are some drawbacks of social media mentioned in

the passage?

A. Being a source of real news.

B. Connecting people with genuine relationships.

C. Cyberbullying and addiction.

D. Positive influence on opinions.

24. What does the word "evolve" mean in the passage?

A. Change over time.

B. Stay the same.

C. Upgrade.

D. Develop.

25. How does social media influence opinions according to

the passage?

A. It doesn't influence opinions.

B. It's hard to say.

C. By promoting fake news.

D. By being a source of accurate information.

26. What is mentioned as a drawback of social media in the

passage?

A. Connecting people with others.

B. Positively influencing opinions.

C. Being a tool for sharing information.

D. Cyberbullying and addiction.

Passage 3

Questions 27 to 31 are based on Passage 3.

The Sphynx cat is easily recognizable by its lack of fur and

wrinkled skin. Despite their unusual appearance, Sphynx cats are

known for their friendly and outgoing personalities. They are

often described as "dog-like" in their behavior and can be quite

affectionate to their owners. Sphynx cats also enjoy attention

and are social animals that get along well with other pets.

27. What is the appearance of a Sphynx cat according to the

passage?

A. Covered in fur.

B. Wrinkled skin and no fur.

C. Stripes and spots.

D. Fluffy and soft fur.

28. What are Sphynx cats known for according to the

passage?

A. Shy and introverted personalities.

B. Mean and unfriendly dispositions.

C. Outgoing and friendly personalities.

D. Independent and cold behavior.

29. How are Sphynx cats described in terms of their

behavior?

A. Fish-like.

B. Dog-like.

C. Cat-like.

D. Elephant-like.

30. How do Sphynx cats behave towards their owners

according to the passage?

A. Indifferent.

B. Affectionate.

C. Disrespectful.

D. Aggressive.

31. Which of the following is true about Sphynx cats

according to the passage?

A. They prefer to be alone.

B. They don't like attention.

C. They get along with other pets.

D. They are not social animals.

Part III Vocabulary and Structure (20 points)

Directions: There are 40 incomplete sentences in this section.

For each sentence, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D.

Choose the one that best completes the sentence.

Example:

32. I'm accustomed _______ to the noise in the city.

A. used

B. to be used

C. getting used

D. to getting used

The correct answer is D.

33. I'm tired, ________ I don't want to go out this evening.

A. but

B. however

C. so

D. then

34. ________ you need any help, don't hesitate to ask.

A. In case

B. In need

C. In order that

D. In case of

35. I can't go out ________ it's raining.

A. because of

B. owing to

C. due to

D. as a result

36. She doesn't have ________ time to finish the project.

A. enough

B. many

C. much

D. a lot

37. I have been studying English ________ I was a child.

A. from

B. since

C. for

D. in

38. You should always ________ your best in whatever you do.

A. make

B. do

C. get

D. try

39. She ________ her car in the garage when it started to rain.

A. was parking

B. parked

C. had parked

D. parks

40. If it rains, I ________ go to the beach.

A. don't

B. won't

C. didn't

D. wouldn't

Part IV Writing (30 points)

41. Write an essay of at least 200 words on the topic "The

Importance of Education in Modern Society."

Remember to:

1. Clearly state your thesis and main points.

2. Support your argument with examples and evidence.

3. Use proper grammar and punctuation.

End of exam.

Good luck!