2016武汉五月模拟考试英语试题及答案(2)

   Academic IELTS details can be obtained from local British Council offices. The minimum requirement is an overall band score of 6.5 with no less than 6.5 in each of the four elements.
   Applicants with Cambridge CAE require grade A or B. Those with Cambridge CPE require grade C or above. For the new Cambridge English Scale, a minimum of 193 points is required in either CAE or CPE.
   Applicant's Academic IELTS and Cambridge CAE/CPE test results will be directly accessed by our office. In order for us to do this, applicants should supply the following information on their application form:
Academic IELTS:
Test Report Form (TRF) number Cambridge CAE/CPE：
Candidate ID number (this is 3 letters and 6 numbers) and secret number (4 numbers)
   These results should have been achieved in the same sitting, and no more than 2 years before the date of application.
   Language requirements for Creative Writing
   The minimum requirement is an overall Academic IELTS band score of 7.0, with no less than 7.0 in each of the four elements. Applicants with Cambridge CAE require grade A. Those with Cambridge CPE require grade A, B or C. For the new Cambridge English Scale, a minimum of 200 points is required in cither CAE or CPE. These results should have been achieved in the same sitting, and no more than 2 years before the date of application.
   In addition to meeting the above language requirements for Creative Writing, all applicants are required to submit a 300-400 word written piece, explaining their reasons for applying.
   All programmes: notice concerning TOEFL test scores
   Please note： Due to UK Government restrictions, we are no longer able to accept TOEFL test scores.
21. What subject does the text focus on?
    A. Language requirements.                   B. International programmes.
    C. College accommodation                   D. Information for teachers.
22. Besides satisfying language demands, what is needed for Creative Writing?
    A. Candidate ID number.                    B. Test Report Form number
    C. A written work of 300-400 words           D. Secret information about the applicant.
23. Which of the following is unacceptable for the programmes?
   A. Cambridge CPE.                        B. Cambridge CAE..
   C. Academic IELTS.                        D. TOEFL test scores.
B
   Nearly two decades after British writer J. K. Rowling introduced the famous boy wizard Harry Potter to the world in 1997, he is still making the news.
  The opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park at Universal Studios in Hollywood in Los Angeles, USA, on April 7 brought the boy wizard's magical world to life.
  " It's as close as you ever could be to a film in a theme park," Alan Gilmore, an art director for the new Wizarding World of Hairy Potter, told Entertainment Weekly.
    From the start, visitors are greeted by a copy of the Hogwarts Express, the train that takes Harry Potter and his friends to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry every year.
    After arriving at the school's castle, visitors can jump on the exciting "Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey" ride and take part in memorable scenes from Harry Potter. These scenes include flying above Hogwarts, taking part in a Quidditch match, escaping a dragon attack and avoiding a close meeting with the Whomping Willow(打人柳）.
    Walking through the park, visitors can enjoy cobblestone streets, narrow alleyways and buildings with chimneys made to look like those in a real English village. "It's all about making it feel like it's been here a thousand years Gilmore told Variety magazine. "And that includes moss(靑苔)and adding some dirt here and there."
    Die-hard fans can also enjoy foods and drinks like chocolate frogs, butter beer and every-flavor beans. And, of course，they can choose their first wands(魔杖). At 11 locations in the theme park, marked with a sign on the ground, visitors can wave their wands and make something magical happen!
24. What does the underlined part " making the news" in Paragraph 1 probably mean?
    A. Making up stories.                          B. Creating a new art form.
    C. Causing public disorder                      D. Catching people’s interest.
25. What was the event that happened in Los Angeles?
    A. The building of Hogwarts School.
    B. The opening of Harry Potter theme park.
    C. The exhibition of J. K. Rowling's works.
    D. The screen adaptation of magical novels.
26. What can add to die characteristics of a real English village according to the text?
    A. The ruins of historic buildings.
    B. Everything looking old and dirty.