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2021
学年
第一学期
)宁波市效实中学 高二英语期中试卷
(说明:本卷满分为100分, 考试时间为100分钟。所有试题必须答在答题卷上，否则无效。)
I. 听力（共两节，满分10分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题0.5分，满分2.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
What will the man do on Monday
A. Attend a wedding. B. Take an exam. C. Write an essay.
2. What did the woman like to eat
A. Vegetables. B. Fruit. C. Meat.
3. What is the man’s suggestion
A. Stopping taking medicine.
B. Doing more stretching exercises.
C. Reducing the amount of medicine.
4. What is Donna busy doing
A. Working. B. Studying. C. Moving house.
5. How does the man find his living place
A. Too crowded. B. Quite noisy. C. All right.
第二节（共15小题；每小题0.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6. What does the man ask the woman to do
A. Give him a lift. B. Study in the library. C. Play soccer with him.
7. When will the woman have a class
A. At 3:00. B. At 3:15. C. At 5:00.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What does the man invite the woman to do
A. Visit the Smiths. B. See a film. C. Go to a bookstore.
9.What time will the speakers meet
A. At 3:30. B. At 4:00. C. At 4:15.
10. How will the speakers go there
A. By bus. B. By bike. C. On foot.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What is the basic requirement for joining the library
A. Being 18 years old. B. A college degree. C. A student card.
12. How much does it cost the man per quarter
A. 25. B. 35. C. 125.
13. What can the man borrow at a time
A. Ten books. B. Two magazines. C. Six books.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. How often does the group meet
A. Once a week. B. Once a month. C. Twice a month.
15. What can we learn about The Kite Runner
A. It was set in Afghanistan.
B. It was written in the 1970s.
C. It was mainly about making kites.
16. Why does the woman talk with the man
A. To ask his opinion about a book.
B. To borrow a book from him.
C. To invite him to the club.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What outdoor activity is recommended
A. Hunting birds. B. Visiting ice mountains. C. Herding sheep and cattle.
18. How are tourists advised to see rural New Zealand
A. By car. B. On foot. C. By helicopter.
19. Where is Rotorua located
A. In the South Island. B. In the East Island. C. In the North Island.
20. What can tourists experience in Rotorua
A. Beautiful landscape. B. Maori culture. C. Farming lifestyle.
II. 阅读理解（共两节；满分25分）
第一节（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
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Fifteen years ago, my world ended. My husband of 19 years was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Over the course of seven months, Bill went from beating me silly at tennis to needing my help to go to the bathroom. It was the best seven months of my life.
Perhaps I don’t actually mean that. But it was certainly the time when I felt most alive. I discovered that the minor complaint of an annoying co-worker, or a flat tire pales in comparison with the beauty of sincere laughter, or the smells of a bakery. There were moments of joy, laughter, and tenderness. After Bill’s diagnosis and brain surgery, I found clinical trials and talked to doctors in Texas, Pennsylvania, and New York. It gave me a sense of purpose.
In the latter days, being Bill’s caregiver also meant being fully present for as many moments of every day as possible. During his last weekend, we had dinner together. Later, a relative visited. I noticed that she’d changed her appearance, and not in a good way. It was the kind of thought I’d usually keep to myself. Just then, Bill voiced exactly what I’d been thinking, in that truthful way he had, and I found myself laughing out loud.
I thought I could look after this man forever. However, he would be dead in four days.
Fifteen years later, I haven’t started a foundation to cure cancer. I haven’t left the news business to get a medical degree. But every day, I try to again be the person I became during those seven months. I try to be a little less judgmental, a little more forgiving and generous. I am a better person for having been Bill’s caregiver. It was his last, best gift to me.
What is true about her husband
A. He was a poor tennis player.
B. He had to talk to doctors in different cities.
C. He had to be accompanied mostly during his illness.
D. His brain didn’t function well because of the surgery.
22. What does the underlined word “pales” in Paragraph 2 mean
A. Proves unavoidable. B. Becomes more significant.
C. Turns whiter than usual. D. Seems less important.
23. What is the best title of the passage
A. A Caregiver’s Hard Work B. The Greatest Gift to Me
C. The Best Time of My Life D. My Loving Husband
B
Everyone has a phone in their pocket nowadays, but how often do we really use them for their original purpose — to make a call Telephone culture is disappearing. What brought us to this moment, and what are its effects
“No one picks up the phone anymore,” wrote Alex C. Madrigal on The Atlantic. “The reflex (习惯性动作) of answering — 20th-century telephonic culture — is gone.”
The shift is of course due in large part to more communication options: Texting with photos, videos, emojis, reaction gifs, links and even voice messages can be a more attractive option.
Texting is light and fun, not nearly as demanding of your attention as a phone call. It can also be done with multiple people at the same time. Social media, email and video calls have also eaten away at traditional phone calls.
In recent years, another reason has caused people to ignore phone calls completely: robocalls. Robocalls are automated messages from organizations verifying (核实) your phone number or telemarketers trying to sell something. Americans received 22.8 billion robocalls halfway through 2020, equaling an annual rate of 45.6 billion, slightly below 2018 numbers, according to YouMail, a robocall protection service and blocking app.
As telephone culture disappears, what is the loss of a singular family phone doing to the family unit Early landline phones unified family members, whereas mobile phones isolate (隔离) them.
“The shared family phone served as an anchor for home,” said Luke Fernandez, a Weber State University computer-science professor and co-author of Bored, Lonely, Angry, Stupid: Feelings About Technology, From the Telegraph to Twitter. “With smart phones, we have gained mobility and privacy. But the value of the home has been decreased, and so has its ability to guide and monitor family behavior and perhaps connect families more closely,” Fernandez said.
Of course, as technology progresses, lives always change for better or for worse. With the loss of telephone culture, families will need to find other ways to unite.
What has caused the traditional telephone to lose its appeal according to the text
People’s wide range of communication choices.
People’s preference for robocalls.
C. People’s addiction to social media.
D. People’s growing need for privacy.
25. What can we infer from Fernandez’s remark
A. Smart phones make families closer.
B. Smart phones help people monitor family behavior.
C. The use of mobile phone has affected family bonds.
D. The value of home depends on how phones are used.
26. What does the article mainly talk about
A. The past and future of the telephone.
B. The downfall of traditional telephone culture.
C. The development of communication tools.
D. The relation between phone use and family bonds.
C
Tokyo University laboratory has developed a robot that never loses at the game of Rock Paper Scissors. That is because its visual processing abilities and fingers work together faster than any human brain. A video of the robot has been watched by more than 3 million viewers on YouTube since going online at the end of June.
Tokyo University engineering professor Masatoshi Ishikawa has a good-natured response to frustrated human losers who accuse him of essentially creating a robot that cheats. “It is not cheating. Every one millisecond (千分之一秒) the image processor decides and recognizes the shape the human hand is going to make. And then the robot can make a winnable shape one millisecond later than a human being. Only one millisecond, but a human cannot see this difference because the human eye is very slow,” explained Ishikawa.
At the Ishikawa Oku Laboratory there has been amazing progress which shows the near perfect accuracy of robotics, such as a robot that can catch a falling egg without breaking it, another one that can tie a knot, and a robot that may not be quite ready for the NBA, but is able to dribble (运球) a ball.
In sports such as baseball and cricket, the misses outnumber (比…多) successes for even the most skilled athletes. That is not so in this award-winning school laboratory. For instance, an intelligent robot is the result of five years of research and a lot of trial and error. And the cost of just one finger on the robot is equal to that of a mini car.
The technology obviously has uses beyond fun and games. Corporations are eager to take advantage of the lab’s technology for industrial and other practical uses. And there is talk of applying it to assisting disabled people and improving human capabilities.
27. What brings the robot so much attention on the YouTube
A. It plays online games much better than any human.
B. Its eyes and fingers can work at the same time.
C. It can do whatever people tell it to do.
D. It never loses in the game against humans.
28. Ishikawa’s explanation suggests that the robot ____________.
A. proves to be dishonest B. responds faster than humans
C. works slower sometimes D. is lucky to win the game
29. The author proves that a robot is skillful and accurate through __________.
A. performing an experiment B. telling an interesting story
C. offering some practical examples D. ordering it to do something hard
30. Which section of a website is the text probably taken from
A. Science and technology. B. Human and society.
C. Sports and games. D. Relaxation and entertainment.
第二节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。有两项为多余选项。
Cat behavior can often be puzzling and confusing to humans. 31 Veterinarian Dr. Katrina Warren shares her expertise on some common and strange cat behaviors to help you understand why your cat behaves the way it does.
Scratching (抓挠) is a natural behavior for cats. It’s how they make their paws sharper. If cats do not have a suitable surface to scratch, they will choose your furniture or carpet. To protect your furniture, provide at least two scratching posts. These posts need to be stable so they don’t rock or tip over. 32 Cats tend to scratch when they wake in the morning, so place one post close to where they sleep.
Cats love high places, which give them a sense of safety and allow them to watch everything going on below. 33 And make sure you have several cat items in front of windows so your cat can look outside. If your cat can watch from high up and see the world outside of his home, he is less likely to climb onto the kitchen cupboard and knock down the bowls.
34 They have the surprising ability to tie themselves in knots without any difficulties. They curl up in unconventional (非常规的) beds, like vases, because they have special bones on the back that allow them to do this. And they take great pride in showing this to you continuously.
If cats eat grass, there are several reasons. They may be seeking the nutrients (营养物) in the grass or, if they have an upset stomach, inducing vomiting (催吐). It is not a problem if your cat enjoys eating grass. But make sure it hasn’t been treated with pesticides (杀虫剂). Alternatively, offer your cat a pot of clean cat grass to chew, especially indoor cats. 35 If you have any concerns about your cat’s behavior or frequency of vomiting, please talk with your vet.
Sleeping positions of cats are unusual.
They need nutrients in the grass more.
Having a rough surface is also required.
This is available from most plant gardens.
However, there’s often an explanation for their actions.
Meanwhile, high places offer them larger space to jump.
Put up several shelves so your cat can leap from one to another.
III. 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
The best example of universally understood body language may be the smile. A smile can open doors and tear down walls among 36 .
I organized and reorganized an 37 with the dentist for months. I also 38 it twice and called the day before to 39 all the paperwork would be ready for the x-rays. Then I arrived. It wasn’t 40 at all. The lady with a confused look there even wasn’t 41 what I was talking about. I 42 felt my blood boil. I was getting so 43 . I didn’t shout at her but the 44 I was talking to her was not nice. I spoke to her as if she were a child and incapable. It was not a good moment. But the whole time she smiled and was 45 to me.
Only when everything was finally 46 did I calm myself down. I sat down in the waiting area and 47 it all. How could I make it better How could I make up for my impolite behavior a moment ago I couldn’t. I could 48 her a chocolate bar I had on me, but this needed more than that. It needed an honest 49 . And that was 50 exactly I gave.
I said sorry for my rudeness and told her I didn’t mean it. She 51 , again with a 52 . God gave me a chance to know and learn from the woman. She smiled and forgave so easily, brightening patients’ life. 53 , I don’t get it right every time. I can be rude and when I am, I almost 54 myself for it. I am not a person like her, yet I have confidence in myself. I continue to grow and learn to be like her, because it’s true that smiles can take away my anger and open a door to 55 .
36. A. friends B. patients C. strangers D. relatives
37. A. interview B. operation C. experiment D. appointment
38. A. confirmed B. arranged C. discussed D. admitted
39. A. command B. ensure C. gain D. inquire
40. A. crowded B. open C. ready D. busy
41. A. aware of B. ignorant of C. eager for D. fit for
42. A. peculiarly B. constantly C. gradually D. instantly
43. A. mad B. sad C. humorous D. curious
44. A. habit B. way C. accent D. tone
45. A. appealing B. attached C. friendly D. devoted
46. A. figured B. settled C. made D. added
47. A. reflected on B. worked at C. referred to D. got over
48. A. handle B. persuade C. buy D. gift
49. A. apology B. promise C. comment D. suggestion
50. A. how B. why C. what D. when
51. A. refused B. agreed C. ignored D. accepted
52. A. hope B. smile C. doubt D. belief
53. A. By comparison B. By coincidence C. In conclusion D. In addition
54. A. teach B. forgive C. hate D. see
55. A. forgiveness B. blessing C. understanding D. friendship
IV. 语法填空 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
阅读下面短文，在标有序号的空白处填入一个适当的词，或填入括号中单词的正确形式。
A picture of 17-year-old Zhang Guimei has gone viral on China’s social media. The young girl 56 black-rimmed glasses and two short braids (辫子), who is now the much respected founder and president of the Huaping High School for Girls in Lijiang, Southwest China’s Yunnan province, was smiling 57 (bright) into the camera.
Born in Northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province in 1957, Zhang traveled to Yunnan at the age of 17 and has been helping girls from poor areas pursue education for over 40 years.
Zhang helped establish the country’s first senior high school to offer free education for girls from poor 58 (family). Since its opening in 2008, it 59 (see) more than 1,800 students progress to universities and colleges.
Net users are deeply touched by the fresh-looking young face in the picture, 60 is totally different from Zhang’s currently aged and lined face, as it tells a story of a woman 61 (devote) to promoting education and 62 (fight) poverty in rural areas.
In July, 2020, the All-China Women’s Federation awarded Zhang a top honor for being 63 outstanding female role model in China.
On February 25, 2021, Zhang Guimei 64 (recognize) as one of the role models for poverty alleviation (扶贫), and received a 65 (nation) honorary title from President Xi Jinping at a commendation (嘉奖) conference.
V. 单词拼写（共10小题；每小题0.5分，满分5分）
请在空白处填入恰当的单词，使句意完整。（首字母已给出）
66. I b______________ down and picked up the coins lying on the road.
67. Your wearing jeans is not totally a______________ for such a formal occasion.
68. Under no c________________ shall we give up our belief that we can make this world a better place to live in.
69. Due to the outbreak of Covid-19, they were p_____________ from travelling abroad.
70. Jacky d_________ his opponents and won the first prize in the final of the 100-metre dash.
71. We should avoid unnecessary trips out of the city because any major airport or station is a
(
vv
)p_____________ dangerous place for the disease to spread.
72. He felt e______________ when a journalist asked him sharp questions about his private life. Luckily, his assistant helped him out.
73. He’s not very r_____________. You can’t always count on him to do what he says he’ll do.
74. People have a t______________ to speak more loudly when they get excited.
75. Eating too many sweets just before dinner will surely decrease your a______________.
VI．词法句法（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
仔细阅读下列句子，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
76. “The Nautilus _____________ (drift) past the coast of New York this time tomorrow, so if we try tonight, there is a chance of reaching land.” Ned said.
77. What makes me distinct _____________ others is that I have developed fluency in English.
78. When asked about his views on the teaching job, Philip said he found it interesting and ______________ (reward).
79. Self-driving is an area ______________ China and the rest of the world are on the same starting line.
80. A sense of ______________ (secure) can help individuals to feel more comfortable when they encounter and interact with other people.
81. She ______________ (distract) from her studies ever since she joined the movie club.
82. ______________ (occupy) with routine office tasks, she has little time with her family.
83. The news report still needs ________________ (polish) before it can be published.
84. The General commanded that food and medical supplies ______________ (send) to the
front line without delay.
85. ________________ serious problems you may have, you should gather your courage to face the challenge.
VII. 句子翻译 (共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）
翻译下列句子，在空白处填入适当的内容。
86. 他突然想起他把文件落在出租车上了，便焦躁不安地在房间里踱来踱去。
___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ he had left his document in the taxi. He started ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ the room restlessly.
进行眼神交流是一种很有效的方式来打破跟陌生人之间的壁垒。
__________ ___________ ___________ is an effective way to ___________ ___________ ___________ between strangers.
88. 有些软件会持续追踪你过去的消费记录，因此它们能够推断你将来会买些什么。
Some apps will ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ your past purchases so they can ___________ ___________ about what you will buy in the future.
89. 她一直和加拿大的笔友保持着联系，因此熟悉当地的风俗习惯。
She has been ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ her pen pal in Canada and therefore she ___________ ___________ ___________ the local customs there.
当我从马上摔下来时，疼得大叫一声。幸运的是，我只受了一点轻伤，感到活着就 是幸运的。
I ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ of pain when I fell from the horse. Luckily, I just got some minor injuries and ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________.
VIII. 书面表达（满分10分）
11月8日你校组织了一场面向全体高二学生，题为“人工智能与人类”的主题讲座，受到了大家的一致好评。假如你是校英语报的记者李华，请按下列要点用英语写一则新闻报道。内容包括：
讲座时间、地点、参加对象；
讲座主要内容；
对此次活动的简短评论。
注意：1. 词数80左右 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Lecture on AI Receiving Favorable Comments
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By Li Hua, School Newspaper
2021 学年
宁波市效实中学 高二英语期中试卷
第一学期
参考答案及评分标准
听力（共两节，满分10分）
1—5 BCCAC 6—10 ABACB 11—15 ABCBA 16—20 CBACB
II. 阅读理解（共两节；满分25分）
A 篇 21—23 CDB B 篇 24—26 ACB
C 篇 27—30 DBCA 七选五 31—35 ECGAD
III. 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
36—40 CDABC 41—45 ADABC 46—50 BADAC 51—55 DBACC
IV. 语法填空 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
56. with 57. brightly 58. families 59. has seen 60. which
61. devoted 62. fighting 63. an 64. was recognized 65. national
V. 单词拼写（共10小题；每小题0.5分，满分5分）
bent 67. appropriate 68. circumstances 69. prohibited /prevented 70. defeated
potentially 72. embarrassed 73. reliable 74. tendency 75. appetite
VI．词法句法（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
76.will be drifting 77. from 78. rewarding 79. where 80. security
81. has been distracted 82. Occupied 83. polishing/to be polished
84. (should) be sent 85. Whatever
VII. 句子翻译 (共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）
It struck/hit him that; pacing up and down
Making eye contact; break down barriers
keep constant track of; make/draw inferences
keeping in touch with; is familiar with
let out a yell/scream/cry; felt blessed to be alive
VIII. 书面表达（满分10分）
Possible versions
Lecture on AI receiving favorable comments
On November 8th, an inspiring lecture on AI and humanity was organized in the school hall, mainly targeted at students in Grade 11.
The lecture started with general accounts of AI, in which its development and practical applications were briefly introduced. What followed was the convenience and potential threats brought to human civilization. As claimed, though benefiting humans enormously, AI might replace humans if not managed appropriately. Finally, a promising prospect of humans living in harmony with AI was forecast.
Undoubtedly, the lecture was both educational and appealing, giving warnings and inspiring the students to adopt objective attitudes to AI. (99 words)
By Li Hua, School Newspaper
Lecture on AI receiving favorable comments
November 8th witnessed an impressive lecture on “AI and humanity” delivered in our school hall for students in Senior 2.
A short video showing the integration of AI into human civilization was firstly played, followed by an introduction to AI’s practical applications and potential threats. Then, the audience was presented with predictions about the role of AI in the near future. When the lecture was over, it was greeted with roars of thunderous applause from the audience.
Not only did the lecture offer the students profound insights into the future, but it reminded them of the approaching challenges. (98 words)
By Li Hua, School Newspaper
评分标准： 一、评分原则
本题总分为 10 分，按 4 个档次给分。
评分时，先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来衡量、确定或调整档次，最后给分。
词数少于 60 和多于 100 的，从总分中减去 1 分 (稍稍超过 100 这次就不扣分了)。
评分时，应注意的主要内容为：内容要点、应用词汇和语法结构的丰富性和准确性及上下文的连贯性。
拼写与标点符号是语言准确性的一个方面，评分时，应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑。英、美拼写及词汇用法均可接受。
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第四档
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完全完成了试题规定的任务。
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覆盖所有内容要点。
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应用了较多的语法结构和词汇。
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语法结构或词汇方面有些许错误，但为尽力使用较复杂结构或较高级词汇所致；具备较强的语言运用能力。
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有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使全文结构紧凑。
完全达到了预期的写作目的。
第三档
(7-8)
基本完成了试题规定的任务。
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虽漏掉
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个次重点，但覆盖所有主要内容。
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应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求。
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语法结构或词汇方面应用基本准确，些许错误主要是因为尝试较复杂结构或词汇所致。
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应用简单的语句间连接成分，使全文结构紧凑。
基本达到了预期的写作目的。
第二档
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未适当完成试题规定的任务。
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虽漏掉一些内容，但覆盖所有主要内容。
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应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求。
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有一些语法结构或词汇方面的错误，有时会影响对写作内容的理解。
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较少使用语句间的连接成分，内容缺少连贯性。信息未能清楚地传达给读者。
第一档
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未完成试题规定的任务。
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明显遗漏主要内容，写了一些无关内容，原因可能是未理解试题要求。
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语法结构单调，词汇项目有限。
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较多语法结构或词汇方面的错误，影响对写作内容的理解。
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缺乏语句间的连接成分，内容不连贯。信息未能传达给读者。
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未能传达给读者任何信息；内容太少，无法评判；写的内容均与所要求内容无关或所写内容无法看清。
)如书写较差，从总分中减去 1 分。二、各档次的给分范围和要求
听力原文
Text 1
W: Hello, Bob. Jack and I will hold our wedding party next Sunday. We’d like you to come.
M: Congratulations. I’d like to go very much, but I’ll have an exam on Monday and an essay due on Wednesday.
Text 2
W: I prefer vegetables to meat.
M: You ate meat every day last week, and not once did I see anything green on your plate.
W: Well, it’s different now. I want to lose some weight, so I’m not going to eat as much meat anymore.
Text 3
W: Doctor Smith, this is Linda. Those stretching exercises you recommended are really helping with my back pain. But the pills you prescribed, I think, are giving me a headache.
M: That’s not unusual. Let’s try cutting back to just one a day, all right
Text 4
M: I see that your roommate Donna is editor of the newspaper this year.
W: Editor, yes, but you’d never know she was my roommate. I’ve hardly seen her since the beginning of the term. She might as well move her bed over to the newspaper office.
Text 5
W: This is a pretty small room to be sharing with someone. Don’t you find it a little crowded
M: Well, I’m used to being a little crowded. I grew up with six brothers, remember
Text 6
M: Hey, can I ask you a favor Could I get a ride to soccer practice I have to be there at 3 o’clock.
W: I don’t think I can. I have a class at 3:15, but I was planning on going to the library after lunch to get some studying done. I won’t have any other time to prepare for my test tomorrow morning because I’m working from 5 o’clock until midnight tonight.
Text 7
M: I’d like to pay a visit to the Smiths at 3:30 p.m. Will you go with me, Mary
W: I’d love to. But I won’t be off work from my factory until 4:00 pm. How about 4:15 I’ll be free then, Jack.
M: OK. Let’s meet at the bus stop and take the No. 5 bus to go there.
W: Why not go by bike The bus would be crowded at that time.
M: But my bike is broken.
W: You can use your sister’s new bike, can’t you
M: Yes. I’ll wait for you in front of the bookstore opposite the cinema.
Text 8
M: Excuse me! Can I join the library
W: Are you a student of our college
M: No, I’m not. But I heard that it was open to the public.
W: That’s right. The 18-year-old is a basic requirement. You need to fill out some forms and bring two of your one-inch photos.
M: OK. Does it cost anything to join
W: Well, it’s free for students of our college, but otherwise it is 125 pounds per year or 35 pounds per quarter.
M: How many books can I borrow one time
W: If you are a student here, you can borrow ten books and two magazines. For public members, it’s only six books.
M: And what will it be if I return books late
W: The fine is two pounds per book every day.
Text 9
W: Hey, John. Can I talk to you for a minute
M: Sure. What’s up
W: I wanted to let you know about a book club I joined two months ago. I know you do a lot of reading, so I thought you might want to come with me next month.
M: Oh, that sounds like fun.When does the group meet
W: Usually the last Saturday of the month at 9:30 p.m. Every month, we choose a new book.
And then during the next meeting, we discuss it.
M: What book are you reading now
W: The Kite Runner.
M: What’s it about
W: It’s about a boy who grows up in Afghanistan during the 1970s. It’s called The Kite Runner because the main character takes part in a kite-flying competition. It’s really a good book. I’m almost finished.
M: Sounds interesting. I’d love to come.
W: OK, great. The next meeting is in another two weeks, so you still have time to read the book.
Text 10
Hello, everyone, I’m Monica. I’m from New Zealand. New Zealand is an amazing tourist resort. For people going to New Zealand, there are three or four places that they must see. It depends on what you’re looking for really.
A lot of people that come to New Zealand enjoy an outdoor lifestyle, so there are lots of outdoor activities and places you can go to enjoy. In particular, there are two ice mountains there, Franz Joseph and the Fox Glaciers. You can visit them on foot or pay for a helicopter ride that will show you a bird’s eye view of them. If you want to see rural New Zealand, it’s a good idea to drive through the country as then you will be able to see the farms, particularly in the lower part of the South Island. There are a lot of sheep and cattle as well, so I think it’s a good idea to go for a drive and see them in person. Another thing I’d strongly recommend is to go to a city like Rotorua, which is in the centre of the North Island, to experience Maori culture. There’s a Maori village and you can listen to Maori songs and see the hot springs and mud pools there.
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