2012上海市虹口区一模（附答案以及听力原文）

虹口区2011学年度第一学期高三年级英语学科 期终教学质量监控测 2012.1 考生注意： 1. 本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（第1-11页）和第Ⅱ卷（12页）两部分。全卷共12页。满分150分。考试时间120分钟。 2. 答第I卷前，考生务必在答题卡上用钢笔或圆珠笔清楚填写学校、班级、姓名和准考证号，并用铅笔在答题卡上正确涂写准考证号。 3. 第I卷（1-16小题，25-80小题）由机器阅卷，必须全部涂写在答题卡上。考生应将代正确答案的小方格用铅笔涂黑。注意试题题号和答题卡编号一一对应，不能错位。答案需要更改时，必须将原选项用橡皮擦去，重新选择。答案不能涂写在试卷上，涂写在试卷上一律不给分。第I卷中的第17-24小题、81-84小题和第II卷的试题，其答案用钢笔或圆珠笔写在答题卡上，如用铅笔答题，或写在试卷上也一律不给分。 第I卷 （105分） I. Listening Comprehension Section A Directions: In Section A, 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. 1. A. In a supermarket. B. In a learning center. C. At school. D. On a train. 2. A. Guest and receptionist. B. Passenger and air hostess. C. Customer and shop assistant. D. Patient and nurse. 3. A. The woman should try another newspaper. B. He will get “Shanghai Daily” for the woman. C. “Shanghai Daily” is available on campus. D. The woman needn’t go to the newsstand. 4. A. The woman was advised not to have her hair cut. B. The woman followed the man's advice. C. The woman is wearing long hair now. D. The man didn’t care much about the woman’s hair. 5. A. He invites the woman to go sightseeing in Shanghai. B. He will go to Shanghai on business and for sightseeing. C. He hasn’t decided yet what to do in Shanghai. D. He doesn’t like working but traveling. 6. A. She seldom reads books from cover to cover. B. She has no interest in reading novels. C. She read only parts of the book. D. She couldn’t understand the book so well as a novel. 7. A. 2:05. B. 2:00. C. 1:50. D. 1:55. 8. A. A best writer. B. A popular book. C. A good sailor. D. An old record. 9. A. Discussing a trip. B. Taking some pictures. C. Reading in the reading room. D. Looking at some photos. 10. A. Fine her for breaking the traffic regulation. B. Teach her how to drive in the one-way street. C. Show her the way to the police station. D. Let her go without any punishment. Section B Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage. 11. A. All kinds of climbing. B. Adventures. C. Traveling . D. Exciting sports. 12. A. To pay for the equipment. B. To share their product with Mike. C. To test the new equipment. D. To do what he wants to. 13. A. When they have enough money for an adventure. B. When they are tired of working together. C. When they need some rest. D. When they want to find new jobs. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. 14. A. The boss. B. The supervisor. C. The president. D. The manager. 15. A. To wear warm clothing in winter. B. To turn off the lights when leaving the office. C. To cooperate with cleaning staff in their cleaning. D. To come to work earlier during the winter months. 16. A. If they have energy saving suggestions. B. If their offices become too cold. C. If someone doesn’t cooperate with the new program. D. If they have a complaint. Section C Directions: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet. Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. A Day Trip of London Name: Linda Adams Date: 17 30th Total cost: £ 18 Way of payment: In 19 Customer’s requirement: Need a 20 during the trip Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer. Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation. Why did the woman call Mr Williams? She wanted to know whether he could 21 . Why couldn’t the goods be delivered on time? Because they met some 22 . What was Mr William’s suggestion? He suggested dividing the whole order 23 . What did the man think of the woman? She was very 24 . Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer. II. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence. 25. You will see what great benefit the computers you own can be _____ every time we use them. A. at B. of C. for D. on 26. The hungry children care so little about their meals that _____ will do so long as the food fills their stomachs. A. nothing B. everything C. anything D. something 27. _____ all night in such cold weather caused her to suffer from a high fever and terrible cough. A. Betty’s working B. Betty to work C. Betty worked D. Betty working 28. Our parents and teachers often tell us that we _____ be careful enough no matter what we do. A. mustn’t B. shouldn’t C. can’t D. needn’t 29. As is reported, women with demanding jobs are almost _____ to suffer a heart attack. A. twice likely as B. as likely twice C. likely twice as D. twice as likely 30. Since 1953 _____ people all over the world have succeeded in climbing the Himalayas. A. hundred of B. several hundreds C. several hundreds of D. several hundred 31. He ______ as a mechanic for 10 years but now he turns businessman investing in the stock market. A. has worked B. had worked C. worked D. was working 32. I have tried everything I can _____ him to stay, but without success, so I wish him good luck. A. persuade B. persuading C. to be persuaded D. to persuade 33. Jackson knew he would surely get _____ if he went to work late again. A. shouting at B. shouted at C. to shout at D. to be shouted at 34. Over the Huangpu River _______ four grand bridges in Shanghai so far. A. have been built B. have built C. has been built D. built 35. Mankind must have in mind that it will be years, even centuries, _____ the environment recovers from the damage he makes to it. A. that B. before C. when D. since 36. Is it the fact ____ he hasn’t turned in his research report? A. whether B. that C. which D. why 37. The new CRH train between Beijing and Shanghai _____ speed has been limited to 300 km/h focuses more on the safety of the passengers. A. whose B. where C. that D. which 38. _____ is known to us all is that the 30th Olympic Games will take place in 2012 in London. A. As B. Which C. It D. What 39. _____ cell phones bring convenience to us in our daily life, they have also caused many social problems. A. Because B. Whether C. While D. As 40. The problem of carbon emissions ______ in society now has aroused the public’s wide concern again. A. to be discussed B. being discussed C. having discussed D. having been discussed Section B Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A. unemployment B. blocked C. displaying D. elegant E. holding F. voiced G. following H. nationwide I. stated J. conference 99 Percent Occupy Wall Street A month ago on September 17, a group of college students gathered in Zuccotti Park, a private plaza near Wall Street in New York, to show their anger to the US government. Now this anger has become a 41 movement. People in New York City and across the US are 42 their solidarity (团结) by organizing similar protests. The “Occupy Wall Street” movement started as a way of showing frustration (沮丧) about high __43 , corporate greed, social inequality and other issues. “The one thing we all have in common is that We Are The 99 % that will no longer stand the greed and corruption (腐败) of 1 %,” 44__ excitedly the website of the Seattle demonstrators. Most protests have been peaceful, though a few have led to arrests. On October 1, for example, the New York group 45 the Brooklyn Bridge road, and more than 700 people were arrested. The protesters spent most of their time in the plaza, sleeping on airbeds and 46 assemblies to discuss plans. They ate food that people gave them for free and ran their laptops from small generators (发电机). The movement has gained the support of many unions, including the United Federation of Teachers and the Transport Workers Union Local 100. At a press 47 on October 6, American President Barack Obama 48 his support for the movement, saying that “it expresses the frustrations the American people feel.” “The American people understand that not everybody has been 49 the rules, and Wall Street is an example of that,” he said. III. Reading Comprehension Section A Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. When discussing the causes of animal endangerment, it is important to understand that individual species are not the only factors involved in this difficult situation. Endangerment is a broad 50 , one that involves the habitats (栖息地) and environments where species live and interact with one another. Although some measures are being 51 to help specific cases of endangerment, the universal problem cannot be solved until the 52 environments where endangered species live are 53 by humans. There are many reasons why a particular species may become endangered, but habitat destruction is on top. Our planet is continually changing, causing habitats to be changed and modified. Natural changes tend to occur at a gradual pace, usually causing only a slight 54 on individual species. However, when changes occur at a fast pace, there is little or no time for individual species to __55 and adapt to new circumstances. This can create disastrous results, and for this reason, rapid habitat loss is the 56 cause of species endangerment. The strongest forces in rapid habitat loss are human beings. Nearly every region of the earth has been affected by human 57 , particularly during this past century. The loss of microbes (微生物) in soils that formerly supported tropical forests, the 58 of fish and various aquatic (水族的) species in polluted habitats, and changes in global climate brought about by the 59 greenhouse gases are all results of human activities. It can be 60 for an individual to recognize the effects that humans have had on specific species. It is also hard to identify or predict human effects on individual species and habitats, especially during a human lifetime. 61 it is quite obvious that human activities have greatly contributed to species endangerment. 62 , although tropical forests may look as though they are thick and healthy, they are actually highly susceptible (易受影响的) to destruction only because of the soils in which they grow 63 nutrients (营养). It may take centuries to re-grow a forest that was cut down by humans or destroyed by fire, and many of the world’s severely threatened animals and plants live in these forests. If the present rate of forest 64 continues, huge quantities of plant and animal species will disappear. 50. A. theme B. project C. issue D. experiment 51. A. performed B. taken C. held D. made 52. A. social B. human C. residential D. natural 53. A. protected B. neglected C. damaged D. created 54. A. anxiety B. improvement C. impact D. burden 55. A. react B. move C. flee D. survive 56. A. effective B. practical C. normal D. primary 57. A. activities B. behaviors C. greed D. achievement 58. A. appreciation B. protection C. extinction D. existence 59. A. escaped B. leaked C. relieved D. released 60. A. reasonable B. difficult C. possible D. natural 61. A. Because B. And C. But D. So 62. A. In short B. By contrast C. As a result D. For example 63. A. lacking B. containing C. absorbing D. destroying 64. A. growth B. loss C. extension D. planting Section B Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. (A) Some say everyday miracles are predestined (注定的)---- All that’s necessary is readiness, the right circumstance for the appointed meeting. And it can happen anywhere. In 1999, 11-year-old Kevin Stephan was a bat boy for his younger brother's Little League team in Lancaster, New York. It was an early evening in late July. Kevin was standing on the grass away from the plate, where another youngster was warming up for the next game. Swinging his bat back and forth, and giving it all the power an elementary school kid could give, the boy brought the bat back hard and hit Kevin in the chest. His heart stopped. When Kevin fell to the ground, the mother of one of the players rushed out of the stands to his aid. Penny Brown hadn't planned to be there that day, but at the last minute, her shift (轮班) at the hospital had been changed, and she was given the night off. Penny bent over the senseless boy, his face already starting to turn blue, and giving CPR, breathing into his mouth and giving chest compressions (按压). And he came to life. After his recovery, he became a volunteer junior firefighter, learning some of the emergency first-aid techniques that had saved his life. He studied hard in school and was saving money for college by working as a dishwasher in a local restaurant in his spare time. Kevin, now 17, was working in the kitchen when he heard people screaming, customers in confusion, employees rushing toward a table. He hurried into the main room and saw a woman there, her face turning blue, her hands at her throat. She was choking (哽住). Quickly Kevin stepped behind her, wrapped his arms around her and clasped his hands. Then, using skills he'd first learned in Scouts, the food that was trapped in the woman's throat was freed. The color began to return to her face. “The food was stuck. I couldn't breathe,” she said. She thought she was dying. “I was very frightened.” Who was the woman? Penny Brown. 65. Kevin Stephan fell to the ground and fainted probably because ________. A. he stood close to the boy who was swinging his bat B. he suffered heart attack all of a sudden C. he was too excited when watching the game D. he swung the bat too hard to keep his balance 66. Which of the following statements is True of Kevin Stephan? A. He was hit on the face by a boy and almost lost his life B. He was a volunteer junior firefighter, teaching the players first-aid skills C. He worked part-time in a local restaurant to save money for college D. He saved Penny Brown though he didn’t really know how to deal with food choke 67. Why did Penny Brown change her shift and was given the night off that night? A. She was there to give her son directions B. She volunteered to give medical services C. She was a little worried about his son’s safety D. She came to watch her son’s game and cheered him 68. When Kevin knew the woman was Penny Brown, probably he first felt _____. A. happy B. surprised C. sad D. worried (B) After killing Osama Bin Laden and dropping his body into the ocean to avoid causing more hatred from the Muslims, the American government, shortly after that, released a video of Osama Bin Laden living in his safe house watching TV, which has been viewed millions of times. The following are comments made by Twitter viewers. A. Yeah, Osama got what he deserved, Iraq got what they deserved, and Afghanistan got what they deserved. Saddam got what he deserved, Hitler got what he deserved. The list goes on & on. B. I hate saying this but I believe America deserved 9/11 … They have screwed up so many governments …. C. I’m American and I and my brother suspected the whole story about dropping him into the ocean. We feel if they really killed him they would keep his body for proof. D. All you Islamic haters are ignorant fools. The terrorists don’t have anything to do with the religion. They say they are part of the Islamic Religion but they are not. Nuking (kill somebody with nuclear bombs) Pakistan will do nothing by the way. E. Please give me the 2 minutes of my life back that I watched your pointless and fake video. F. Man? Why is this video fake? Rather than shouting about how it’s obviously not Osama, why not provide the arguments for it instead of coming off as if you simply want to deny it for the sake of denial. G. What a load of nonsense, an insult to any intelligent person, Bin Laden dead for ages … watch Benazir Bhutto say so on YouTube a week before she herself was murdered. The Muslims murdered her for being an American spy! H. I honestly don’t know what to believe, but … why did the terrorists confirm his death if it didn’t happen. 69. What can we learn from Comment G? A. Benazir Bhutto was murdered because she was working for Bin Laden. B. Benazir Bhutto has been dead for a week since her murder. C. Benazir Bhutto was killed because she collected information for American government. D. Benazir Bhutto was a very intelligent woman working for You Tube. 70. Which of the following is TRUE? A. Comment B thinks America is to blame for all terrorist attacks in the world. B. Comment C believes Bin Laden’s body is lying deep down in the ocean. C. Comment E argues that the video is not worth watching at all. D. Comment F is specially made upon Comment A. 71. It can be concluded from this passage that _____. A. some people have some problems believing in the American government B. Bin Laden had been dead for quite a long time before his body was found C. the writer of Comment D is probably an Islamic believer D. Bin Laden’s death is still a mystery because the terrorists have denied it (C) Imagine being on a treadmill (跑步机), wearing a face mask connected to oxygen-measuring equipment. You are walking at a leisurely pace, at the slowest setting, so your oxygen consumption is fairly low. As the speed of the treadmill increases, your metabolism (新陈代谢) increases, and as a result, your oxygen consumption goes up as well. Your muscle cells are using the extra oxygen to break down carbohydrates, which they use for fuel, and turn them into energy, so their metabolism is said to be aerobic (with air). You are now jogging along at a comfortable speed, still supplying sufficient oxygen to your muscle cells, so your exercise is still aerobic. As you increase your speed, your oxygen consumption will continue to rise, but at some point, it will stop rising. That is because your heart and lungs have reached their maximum capacity for supplying oxygen to the muscles via the bloodstream. But you can still run a lot faster. Your speed keeps increasing and eventually you are running as fast as you can, but your oxygen consumption has not changed. Your muscle cells can keep on firing without getting the extra oxygen they need because they are able to break down carbohydrates without using oxygen. This is called anaerobic (without air) metabolism. Sprinters (短跑运动员), who run at top speed, perform most of their hundred-meter race anaerobically; in contrast, long-distance runners, who have time to vary their speed, perform most of their event aerobically. Anaerobic metabolism is far less efficient than aerobic metabolism but is capable of generating very high quantities of energy for short periods of time. It also generates lactic acid (乳酸) as a by-product. This is stored in the muscles and associated with muscle fatigue and general exhaustion. That is why sprinting cannot be kept up for very long. After sprinting, the lactic acid that has been stored in the muscles has to be broken down, and this requires oxygen, which explains why we breathe quickly after a hard run. 72. The body’s energy is usually obtained through the breakdown of _____. A. carbohydrates B. lactic acid C. the bloodstream D. oxygen 73. When you run, your body begins anaerobic metabolism _____. A. as you begin to pick up speed B. after sprinting is completed C. when your heart and lungs cannot supply enough oxygen D. when the lactic acid in your muscles must be broken down 74. Which of the following statements is true? A. Aerobic metabolism is more efficient than anaerobic metabolism. B. Aerobic metabolism breaks down carbohydrates without oxygen. C. Aerobic metabolism produces lactic acid. D. Aerobic metabolism happens for only brief periods. 75. The passage implies that during sprinting, _____. A. there is a dangerous pressure on the heart B. the body’s reserve of carbohydrates increases C. the body breaks down carbohydrates both with and without oxygen D. the body needs less energy than usual Section C Directions: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need. A. Focus on your relationships. B. Think about what to do next. C. Take good care of your body. D. Try to avoid over-thinking. E. Set up a proper goal for yourself. F. Practise acts of kindness. Five Happiness Secrets For Tough Times Sonja Lyubomirsky, an author, has researched the science of happiness for years. Here are her tips to help you cope with a bad economy, and increase your bursts of happiness throughout the day. 76. ________________ “You could spend a lot of time thinking deeply,” says Lyubomirsky. “But that just makes you feel even more pessimistic, more out of control, and affects your self esteem. Your relationships will suffer and your job performance will suffer.” Get rid of pessimism. One of the most effective ways to cope when things are difficult is to adopt a positive thinking strategy. “What can I learn from this? Times are tough, I’ve been furloughed at work, but I can spend more time with the kids, adopt a new hobby, or learn a new set of skills.” 77. ________________ Now more than ever we need each other to survive. Lyubomirsky found that doing good things for friends, family, or strangers can make you happier. Think of practical, everyday gestures that can make someone’s life a little bit easier. For example, Lyubomirsky says, “Maybe now many of us can’t afford to take a cab to the airport, so offer to give a friend a ride.” 78. ________________ You don’t need an expert to tell you that relationships are critical to happiness. Not being the bread-winner anymore or not being able to fulfill your kid’s needs can weigh down hard on your family life. But the trick is to stop feeling guilty and focus on caring for your loved ones. “I was at a psychology conference where an expert was talking about the effects of this economy on families and how parents can’t afford to buy their kids luxuries like toys anymore,” says Lyubomirsky. “But what they don’t realize is that kids don’t care about toys — what they care about is parents being grumpy and taking it out on them.” 79. ________________ “If you find a happy person you will find a project,” says Lyubomirsky. “Happy people all have goals they care about.” Commit yourself to a project – whether it is a business you want to start or a dance you want to learn. But it’s also important to remember to be flexible in these times. Don’t get frustrated if circumstances are stopping you from meeting your goals. Adopt and change! “If your spouse has lost their job you might have to change your goal,” says Lyubomirsky. “Or you might have to learn a whole new skill for a new job.” 80. ________________ When times are tough, it’s easy to skip your regular workouts in favor of mopping in front of the TV and eating a bag of chips. Your thinking is “I have more important things to worry about right now than looking good.” But carve out a small part of your day to give your body some TLC (Tender Loving Care). It will go a long way in boosting your happiness. “Even if you can’t afford to go to the gym,” Lyubomirsky says, “take time out to exercise at home.” Section D Directions: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words. A newly-published study has shown that loneliness can spread from one person to another, like a disease. Researchers used information from the Framingham Study, which began in 1948. The Framingham Study gathers information about physical and mental health, personal behavior and diet. At first, the study involved about 5,000 people in the American state of Massachusetts. Now, more than 12,000 individuals are taking part. Information from the Framingham Study showed earlier that happiness can spread from person to person. So can behaviors like littering and the ability to stop smoking. University of Chicago psychologist John Cacioppo led the recent study. He and other researchers attempted to show how often people felt lonely. They found that the feeling of loneliness spread through social groups. Having a social connection with a lonely person increased the chances that another individual would feel lonely. In fact, a friend of a lonely person was 52% more likely to develop feelings of loneliness. A friend of that person was 25% more likely. The researchers say this shows that a person could indirectly be affected by someone’s loneliness. The effect was strongest among friends. Neighbors were the second most affected group. The effect was weaker on husbands and wives, and brothers and sisters. The researchers also found that loneliness spread more easily among women than men. The New York Times newspaper reports that, on average, people experience feelings of loneliness about 48 days a year. It also finds that every additional friend can decrease loneliness by about five percent, or two and a half fewer lonely days. Loneliness has been linked to health problems like depression and sleeping difficulties. The researchers believe that knowing the causes of loneliness could help in reducing it. The study suggests that people can take steps to stop the spread of loneliness. They can do this by helping individuals they know who may be experiencing loneliness. The result can be helpful to the whole social group. (Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.) 81. What personal behaviors can spread from person to person like loneliness and happiness according to the Framingham Study? 82. What group of people was affected most by loneliness according to the passage? 83. According to the New York Times newspaper report, if you want to reduce the feelings of loneliness, you’d better _____. 84. The researchers who make the study believe that loneliness is caused by _____. 第Ⅱ卷（共45分） I. Translation Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 1. 由谁来为这次事故承担责任？（blame） 2. 高速铁路的发展使我们的出行更便捷了。（it） 3. 应当鼓励年轻人自己解决他们面临的问题。(face) 4. 这些建设工程旨在降低人们的生活成本，并改善他们的生活条件。（aim） 5. 人们对像手机和电脑这样的电子产品早已司空见惯，以致于很难想象没有它们生活会变成什么样。（such…as…） II. Guided Writing Directions: Write an English composition in 120 – 150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 上海市正提倡建设“节约型社会”，下图为某校两个学期用水、用电、用纸的情况。请对其进行简要分析，以“How to build an economized society”为题，写一篇作文，谈谈自己的想法。 虹口区2011学年度第一学期高三年级英语学科 期终教学质量监控测试卷 参考答案 I. Listening Comprehension 1-5: ABCAB 6-10: CCBDA 11-13: BCA 14-16: CDA 17. April 19. 210 19. cash 20. guide 21. meet the deadline 22. technical problems 23. into two halves /in two / into two / in half 24. understanding II. Grammar and Vocabulary 25-29: BCACD 30-34: DCDBA 35-40: BBADCB 41- 45: HCAIB 46-49: EJFG III. Reading Comprehension 50-64: CBDAC ADACD BCDAB 65-68: ACDB 69-71: CCA 72-75: ACAC 76-80: DFAEC 81. Behaviors like littering and the ability to stop smoking can (spread). 82. Friends were the most affected by loneliness. / Friends were affected most by loneliness. 83. make more friends. / make as many friends as possible / you can. 84. health problems like depression and sleeping difficulties I. Translation 1. Who is to blame for this accident? 2. The development of high-speed railway has made it more convenient for us to travel around. 3. Young people should be encouraged to solve the problems that they are faced with by themselves. 4. These construction projects / projects of construction aim to reduce people’s living costs and (to) improve their living conditions. 5. People are so used to such electronic products as mobile phones and computers that it is hard to imagine what life would be like without them. II. Guided Writing How to build an economized society Our city government is aiming to build an economized society．It is everybody’s duty to work hard to achieve this goal, including us students． The above report of statistics suggests that the expenses of electricity, water and paper in a school are surprisingly large and growing rapidly, which draws our attention． As a member of society, we must keep the following in our minds．Firstly, make sure that the lights and all the other electric facilities are turned off when we leave rooms．Secondly, try to form the habit of turning off the tap after it is used and the waste water can be reused for more purposes．Thirdly, save paper as much as possible in our everyday life．It is even better to reuse it． In a word, if we pay much attention to our everyday behavior and take actions to reduce waste, we can make contributions to an economized society． 录音文字 Ⅰ. Listening Comprehension Section A Directions: In Section A, 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. 1. W: Honestly, this place is very convenient for us. M: But you didn’t buy anything here. Q: Where does this conversation most probably take place? 2. M: Sorry to trouble you. But may I borrow a blanket? I feel cold. W: I think we’ve got one. Could you wait until after take-off, please？ Q: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers？ 3. W: Where can I buy “Shanghai Daily”? M: Why not try the newsstand on campus? Q: What does the man mean? 4. W: I wish my hair was longer. M: Yes, It’s a pity you had it cut. If only you had listened to me. Q: What can we learn from the conversation? 5. W: Are you on a business trip to Shanghai? M: Well, yes and no. After doing some business in Shanghai, I’m going to visit the Oriental Pearl TV Tower and the Bund. Q: What does the man mean? 6. M: Hi, Susan. Have you finished reading the book Prof. Johnson recommended? W: Oh, I haven’t read it through the way I read a novel. I just read a few chapters that interested me. Q: What does the woman mean? 7. W: Excuse me, does the express train leave at 2:05? M: No. At 1:55. You must hurry. There are only 5 minutes left. Q: What time is it now? 8. W: Have you read the writer’s latest best seller? M: I’ve just finished it. It’s really wonderful. Q: What are the speakers discussing? 9. W: Where did you take these pictures? They are quite good. M: Last year we went to the Summer Palace. Q: What are they doing? 10. W: Pardon me, officer, but I did not know this was a one-way street. M: I’m sorry, but ignorance of the law is no excuse. Q: What would the man probably do to the woman after the conversation? Section B Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 11 and 13 are based on the following passage. Tom and Mike like climbing mountains. They like ice climbing, skiing, mountain biking, and other exciting sports. But these sports all need equipment, and the equipment is expensive. They also like to travel to foreign countries, and these trips are expensive. It isn’t easy to get the time and money to go on an adventure, but they find ways to get these things. They find ways to do what they want to do. For example, Tom and Mike are very good at sports. They are excellent skiers. One day, a ski company asked Tom to test some of their new equipment. They gave him ski equipment and clothes to test. Tom didn’t have to pay for these things. This saves him money. Because Tom and Mike are twins, they can both use the clothes and equipment. This is another way they can save money. But how do they find time? Sometimes they get tired of working together. It isn’t easy working with a brother, but they have a reason for working. They must save money for an adventure. When they save enough money, Tom and Mike will leave their jobs. They will find new jobs when they come back. Questions: 11. What are Tom and Mike interested in? 12. What did a ski company ask Tom to do? 13. When will the twins stop working? Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following news. May I have your attention please? As you are aware, the nation is experiencing an energy shortage. The president has asked everyone to cooperate in making the best possible use of energy resources. In answer to the president’s request, the Davis Company will take these actions: 1) During the winter months, the temperature in all offices will be no higher than 20℃. It is recommended that all employees wear warm clothing. 2) To save electricity every employee is asked to turn off the lights when leaving his or her office. 3) All offices and hallways will be cleaned during working hours rather than at night. Please cooperate with the cleaning staff in this matter. We are asking for everyone’s cooperation in making this plan a success. If you have further suggestions for using energy wisely, please contact your supervisor. Thank you. 14. Whose request is the company answering? 15. Which action will not be taken by the Davis Company to save energy? 16. According to the passage, in what case are the employees encouraged to contact their supervisors? Section C Directions: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet. Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. M: Can I help you? W: Do you have a day tour of London? M: Yes, of course. W: Can you tell me what the cost will be? M: Seventy pounds each person. W: So that would be 140 pounds for myself and my husband. What about the two children, is there any reduction for them? M: Certainly, we have half price for children. W: That's fine. Could you tell me more details of the tour? M: Here’s a leaflet for you to read. You can get all the information in it. W: And will we have a guide during all this? M: Of course. There's an official guide who will explain the sights to you in three languages, English, German and French. W: Oh, that sounds perfect. We’d like to have the trip tomorrow, is it ok? M: No problem. That’s the last day of April. Well, may I have your name please? W: Linda Adams. M: Mrs. Adams, Would you like to pay in cash or with a credit card? W: Cash. M: That’s fine. Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation. W: Hello, Mr Williams. I’m sure you know why I’m phoning. Are you in a position to give us a definite assurance that the goods will be delivered on time? M: Well, um ... you can count on us to do our very best, however ... W: Hmm. I don't mean your best isn't good enough, but will you meet the deadline or won't you? M: I must be frank with you. We've run into a few problems. W: Problems? What kind of problems? M: Technical problems. Nothing very serious. There's no need to worry. W: I hope not. According to your contract with us, you’ll have to pay a lot for your late delivery. M: Yes, I'm perfectly aware of that. But do you need the whole order by the 24th? W: What exactly are you suggesting? M: You can count on us to get half of the order to you by then. W: Hmm ... and how long before the other half is delivered? M: Another week at the most! W: Hmm ... you're sure that's all? M: Yes, absolutely! You can depend on us to get half the order to you by the 24th and the other half within a week. W: Hmm ... yes, that should be all right ... but there must be no further delays! M: There won't be! Thank you! You've been very understanding. I really don’t know how to express my gratitude. W: It’s ok. Keep in touch. Bye. � EMBED MSGraph.Chart.8 \s ��� _1384871683.xls