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2023学年第一学期期末
高三年级英语学科教学质量监测试卷
（本试卷满分140分，考试时间120分钟） 2023.12
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 a 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.
A. $20. B. $40. C. $60. D. $80.
A. In a language lab. B. In a health center. C. In a museum. D. In a bookstore.
A. On the bed. B. In the wardrobe. C. Under the lamp. D. Near the map.
A. Shop assistant and customer. B. Husband and wife.
Colleagues. D. Neighbors.
A. He agrees with the woman on school life.
B. He has much change after going to college.
C. He dislikes his life on campus.
D. He has remained the same since last year.
6. A. He is lining up.
B. He is jumping the queue unknowingly.
C. He is complaining of the long queue.
D. He is standing behind the woman.
7. A. Using core vocabulary.
B. Having a general knowledge of grammar.
C. Remembering more words.
D. Concentrating on the key words.
8. A. She has failed in the final exams.
B. She should focus on her study.
C. She should not have been anxious.
D. She shouldn't take too many courses.
9. A. Ask his mum to pay for his study.
B. Do some part-time jobs.
C. Transfer to another school next semester.
D. Talk about it with his mum.
10. A. It is full of nonsense.
B. It can hardly arouse the woman's interest.
C. It should be lent to more people.
D. It is appealing to him.
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two passages and one longer conversation. After each passage or conversation, you will be asked several questions. The passages and conversation 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 is the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
A. A naturalist. B. A zoo specialist.
C. A TV reporter. D. A nurse.
A. They are gentle and shy. B. They are long-armed man-eaters
C. They are good at smile from ear to ear. D. They are fierce animals.
13. A. Many species in the world may die out.
B. A good example can be followed to preserve wildlife.
C. Women are encouraged to work for zoos.
D. Our world is not safe today.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. Industrial management. B. Educational subjects.
C. Vocational subjects. D. Computer-aided design.
15. A. Admissions Tutors. B. Persons in the information office.
C. Careers' tutors. D. Persons in the library.
16. A. Foreign language. B. Work experience.
C. Educational background. D. Students' talent.
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
A. Because they usually set fires at a wedding ceremony.
Because people who receive them will give the couple a red envelop with money.
Because they look like small bombs in a red envelop.
Because Chinese people love red color especially at their wedding ceremonies.
A. They often refer to a gift registry from the bride and groom.
They directly ask the bride and groom for some advice.
They usually buy whatever they like themselves.
They prefer to buy some special and expensive gifts.
A. They have to promise to be responsible for their family.
They often promise to take care of each other's parents.
They usually promise to love and care for each other.
They need promise to bring a happy life to the other.
A. Chinese love alcohol while Americans prefer wine instead.
Chinese toast with dishes but Americans toast with a cake.
In China people toast after dancing but in U.S. people tend to toast before dancing.
D. In China the bride and groom toast the guests while in U.S. guests toast the couple.
II. Grammar and Vocabulary
Section A
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
When people need to make important decisions, one of their first steps is usually to collect information about the issue at hand. And the more crucial the decision is, the more information people or businesses and organizations usually want. (21) _____ computers are capable of collecting and analyzing far more information than human beings, it makes sense that organizations would use them for this purpose. This use and analysis of large amounts of information is known as big data.
To decide if data sets count as big data, they are evaluated using three standards, (22) _____ (know) as "the three Vs." The first is volume: Big data involves large amounts of data, most of (23) _____ comes without structure or organization. The second is velocity meaning speed: Big data is received quickly because it often reaches the programs that use it directly from the internet. Many of these programs (24) _____ (design) to adapt to changes in the data quickly as well. Finally, big data offers (25) _____ (great) variety than traditional data, including more unstructured data. Because of the three Vs, human analysts can only work with big data with the help of computer programs designed to manage it.
Businesses can use big data to help understand their customers, either as a group or individually. For example, some (26) _____ (stream) websites rely on big data to suggest music or television offerings tailored to the user's interests. Big data can also help companies decide how much inventory (库存) they need so that they don't waste money producing and storing products that customers (27) _____ not buy.
In healthcare, programmers (28) _____ (develop) tools to help doctors and patients to make medical decisions using big data. This can process information about specific patients from at-home medical devices such as heart-rate monitors.
Governments can use big data (29) _____ (plan) efficient public transportation systems and identify roads that need maintenance. When used for this purpose, big data is not controversial. But some oppose other uses of big data by governments (30) _____ _____ _____ they might impact on citizens' privacy in an attempt to control behavior.
Big data can be a useful tool for many types of organizations that seek to use it to make better decisions to benefit people.
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. invaluable B. roughly C. satisfying D. distraction E. simply F. advantage G. reasonable H. performed I. schedule J. planned K. excellence
People tend to think that productivity involves doing several things at once, but according to Cal Newport, the secret to success is the opposite of multitasking. Newport is the author of Deep Work, a book that describes the benefits of focusing on one thing and doing it with 31 .
Newport defines deep work as "the ability to focus without 32 on a cognitively (认知地) demanding task." It's the opposite of shallow work, which is made up of simple tasks that are usually 33 while distracted.
According to Newport, deep work is a(n) 34 skill in today's economy. It allows you to learn difficult things quickly and produce at a high level. Most people are distracted when they work, so you learn to work without distraction, that gives you 35 . Deep work enables you to produce to the best of your ability and acquire new skills quickly. Developing excellence in one's craft can be a deeply 36 try. But deep work itself is also a skill, which means the more time you spend at it, the easier it gets. Moreover, if you only work at a shallow level, your ability to do deep work decreases.
So how do you conduct deep work into your work life or your studies It's essentially important to 37 deep work into your day. Otherwise, it's easy to let your time fill up with shallow work. Newport recommends doing deep work as your first task of the day. That way you get it done before distractions build up. Shallow work does need to get done, but if you save it for later in the day, you can get your deep work done, too.
Scheduling deep work sessions for the same time every day can turn them into a habit. This makes it easier to spend time on them.
Because deep work is by definition cognitively demanding, you won't be able to do it all day. Beginners can usually only focus on deep work for 38 an hour, and even experts have trouble going more than four hours. So set 39 goals for yourself. If you really focus, you'll be surprised at how much you accomplish in a few hours.
By focusing on 40 sessions of deep work, you can get more done in less time and feel more satisfied.
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.
Ideally, childhood is a time of growth and learning, preparing for adulthood and also having fun. But for many children around the world, this time is cut short when they are forced to work, sometimes in dangerous conditions. 41 , the United Nations (U.N.), some national governments and other organizations 42 June 12 as the annual World Day Against Child Labor.
As of 2020, around 160 million children worked as child laborers, which means that one child in 10 was a child laborer. 43 , child labor has decreased over the past 20 years, but in recent years, this progress has stopped. Child labor is 44 from ordinary housework, helping with a family business or (for older children) working to earn pocket money when not in school. Work done by children is 45 as child labor when it harms the child physically, mentally, socially or 46 , or when it prevents the child's education.
About 79 million children are engaged in hazardous child labor. Sometimes this means the work itself is dangerous because of heavy machinery or exposure to 47 . Hazardous child labor can also involve harsh conditions, long hours, or 48 to various kinds of abuse.
The primary goal of the World Day Against Child Labor is raising 49 of the issue and encouraging individuals, organizations and governments to bating (打击) child labor is a complex task. It involves social workers who identify child laborers and take action to provide these children and their families with other 51 . But it also involves change in communities as a whole, 52 the social regulations that can lead adults to make their children work.
Child labor and poverty often go hand in hand as parents feel removing their children from school is necessary to earn money for their survival. So, measures meant to fight 53 are also tied to preventing child labor. Ensuring that children have quality educational opportunities is also important. If more opportunities were 54 , more parents might give up the immediate benefit of a child's paycheck to give that child an education.
Child labor is harmful to children and to communities, since it prevents children from growing into healthy, educated citizens who could make a(n) 55 in society. By highlighting the problem and offering a variety of solutions, the World Day Against Child Labor can make the situation a bit better.
A. In addition B. As a result C. Above all D. After all
A. recognize B. discover C. choose D. consider
A. Nevertheless B. Therefore C. Overall D. Moreover
A. distinguished B. transferred C. ranged D. evolved
A. evaluated B. classified C. combined D. separated
A. sincerely B. negatively C. positively D. morally
A. chemicals B. lights C. wastes D. gases
A. harm B. pollution C. exposure D. danger
A. value B. awareness C. status D. significance
A. take place B. take care C. take over D. take action
A. options B. questions C. elements D. examples
A. promoting B. urging C. challenging D. adjusting
A. disease B. disaster C. survival D. poverty
A. available B. sustainable C. accessible D. advisable
A. choice B. difference C. effort D. decision
Section B
Directions: Read the following four passages. Each passage is followed by several questions. 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)
During the Second World War, Dr. William Walsh served on a U.S. Navy ship in the South Pacific. While serving there, Walsh observed the poor health conditions in which the people of the South Pacific lived.
After the war ended in 1945, Walsh founded an organization called Project Hope. Its goal was to bring health education and care to people in poor countries around the world. In 1958, Walsh convinced U.S. President Eisenhower to allow Project Hope to rent a U.S. Navy hospital ship for just one dollar a year. Many companies and ordinary people donated money to Project Hope. The organization used the funds to turn the navy ship into a civilian hospital ship called the SS Hope.
During the next 14 years, the SS Hope traveled to every region of the world. Wherever it went, it provided health care for needy people and helped poor countries establish their own health care systems. In 1974, the SS Hope was retired from service, and Project Hope began to provide health care on land instead.
The story of the SS Hope inspired Don and Deyon Stephens to buy a passenger ship in 1978 and transform it into another hospital ship. Since then, their organization, called Mercy Ships, has sent ships equipped with medical supplies and hospital beds around the world. Doctors volunteer to travel on these vessels or ships and perform free surgeries on people who need them. They can correct people's vision, straighten bent limbs, remove facial tumors (肿块) and more. Mercy Ships also provides medical equipment for local health clinics and builds medical facilities. In addition, it teaches local people how to farm their land more effectively and more sustainably.
What happened to the SS Hope in 1974
It sank unexpectedly.
It was fully repaired.
It launched new services.
D. It ceased operations.
57. Who gave Walsh permission to use a ship for one dollar
A. An entertainer in America.
B. Two American accountants.
C. An America's top politician.
D. Smart American investors.
58. What does the article indicate about surgeries on Mercy Ships' vessels
A. They put physicians and nurses at risk.
B. They're done at no charge to patients.
C. They mainly benefit wealthy individuals.
D. They've resulted in serious infections.
59. According to this article, what do local people learn to do with the aid of Mercy Ships
A. Make a good living from tourism.
B. Grow crops with greater success.
C. Manufacture popular electronics.
D. Establish education institutions.
(B)
From: Bridget Pecolini
To: Anson Wong
Re: Questions about online math contest
Date: June 18, 2023
Dear Mr.Wong,
Thank you for your email. We're so glad your children are signed up to participate in our math contest. I hope it will be a rewarding and enriching experience for them.
You can access the training session and practice tests by logging into our website at www.. Once you're signed in, you will see several tabs on the left-hand side.
One of them will say "Enrolled." If you click on the drop-down menu there, you'll find the names of the children you registered. If you click on each name, you'll be given the option of joining a training session or doing practice tests.
I hope that answers your question!
Please let me know if you need any further help.
Sincerely,
Bridget Pecolini
60. What can Gary do at the beginning of August
A. He can take a class to learn how to succeed.
B. He can do the contests from two years ago.
C. He can contact the contest organizers.
D. He can try the most recent practice contest.
61. Why did Bridget contact Anson
A. She was checking in on him.
B. She was responding to his email.
C. She was looking for information.
D. She was asking him to pay.
62. When does the official contest take place
A. It takes place on June 18. B. It takes place on August 7.
C. It takes place on August 12. D. It takes place on August 14.
(C)
You constantly find yourself apologizing to a friend when you've done nothing wrong. You feel you must obey someone's demands, or they will be upset with you or even harm you or themselves. An unclear or specific threat is made that causes you to fear that someone will reveal a secret or weakness, so you do what that person wants. Or perhaps a relative is trying to make you feel obliged to do something by saying,"That's what friends or family do for each other." They arouse feelings of guilt in you for not meeting their needs.
If you have had experience with any of these cases, then you are the victim of emotional blackmail (勒索). This style of handle controls you through your emotions. Fear, obligation and guilt - FOG - are used by an emotional blackmailer to get what they want from people.
Anyone - a friend, colleague, parent, partner or other family members - could be that person. Their demands are intended to control their victim's behavior in unhealthy methods. Intentional or unintentional, if your needs are always brushed aside in favor of the other person's, things need to change.
Dr. Susan Forward identifies six stages in emotional blackmail. Implied or obvious demands come first. "I don't think you should do things with that person. They're not good for you." After this kind of statement, the ball is in the victim's court, so stage two is resistance. The victim often avoids the blackmailer or suggests alternatives instead of saying no. Stage three is persistent pressure by the blackmailer: "If we were really friends, you'd do it." Stage four involves threats: "If you don't do this...then I will ..." The victim doesn't want the blackmailer to make good on their threats, so obedience, which is stage five, often leaves the victim feeling guilty or resentful. In stage six the blackmailer backs off until the next demand.
What can you do First, recognize if you are being pressured, threatened or controlled. Stay calm, and stop so you can consider other possibilities. Identify your triggers; don't be pressured into an immediate response. Offer a compromise (妥协). Tell the blackmailer how you feel, and give them a chance to acknowledge their behavior and change. If they won't, walk away from the relationship. Under no circumstances should you let your fears be used against you.
According to the passage, emotional blackmail means ______.
a kind of emotion that can be mailed to others online
a kind of action to influence others by means of emotion
a colour that can greatly influence others' emotion
a situation where emotion can be stored and given out freely
What is the purpose of using Dr. Susan Forward's six stages in emotional blackmail
To illustrate the process of emotional blackmail.
To explain the origin of emotional blackmail.
To prove the existence of emotional blackmail.
To demonstrate the theory of emotional blackmail.
The word resentful in the last paragraph but one most probably means ______.
amazed B. frightened C. indifferent D. angry
We can conclude from the passage that ______.
wherever you are, it is impossible to avoid emotional blackmail in life
whenever you're emotionally blackmailed, just let it be with no response
it's an advisable way to give a proper response when emotionally blackmailed
it's a correct response to sincerely negotiate with emotional blackmailer then
Section C
Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.
But this technology can be dangerous as well. You just need to have some experience with technology as well as a proper computer. Therefore, AI technology will be used more and more wildly in the future. AI text-to-image generators will become as common and easy to use as Google image search. Rather, it will categorize every possible detail. Meanwhile, the generator can help people to recognize various information accurately.
Have you ever wondered what you would look like as a cartoon character or a marvel superhero With the power of artificial intelligence (AI) text-to-image generators, you can create images just like that - without any art skills. 67
How does it work
AI text-to-image generators are trained through a process called machine learning. In this process, the generator's "brain" is fed massive numbers of images and learns to distinguish what they are. But the generator doesn't just learn to tell the difference between a banana and a balloon.
68 These pixel-level details are then stored in a mathematical space. When someone gives the generator a text passage such as "Doraemon riding a white horse," the program uses algorithms (算法) to "think." Moments later, the program will create an entirely unique image that you requested.
Some artists worry that they are being replaced by this technology. But other artists like to cooperate with the generator, using its power for ideas and inspiration.
This powerful tool is now available to anyone through generators like Stable Diffusion and DALL-E. You can use them to create all kinds of imaginative images. 69
The dark side
Generators like Stable Diffusion are trained using images that are gathered from all over the internet. But the training process doesn't exclude (排除) images that are violent or inappropriate, so the generators "learn" those as well. The DALL-E program comes with built-in filters that prevent it from generating perverse (变态的) images. But Stable Diffusion is an open-source technology, meaning that people can modify its code and remove the content filters. Despite this, Stable Diffusion's founder Emad Mostaque remains optimistic about how people will use his generator. He says, "The bad stuff that people create ... will be a very, very small percentage of the total use."
For better or for worse， 70 But don't generate anything you'd be ashamed to show your mother！
IV. Summary Writing
71. Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.
Do you have a favorite podcast That can be a difficult question to answer for some as there are so many options. That is because the world is full of interesting topics and thoughts about them. If you feel you have something engaging and valuable to share, start a podcast.
A podcast is a series of audio episodes that cover a particular subject. The first step to creating a podcast is to find your topic. It's believed that the best topics are ones that you know a lot about and love.
Another important step is to make sure you have the right equipment. While podcast equipment can be complex and expensive, it doesn't have to be. For your first podcast, you can simply rely on your phone and computer. You can record all of your audio on your phone. Then with your computer - and the right software - you can mix the audio. This is the process of putting your audio together into one perfect-sounding file.
After you have your topic and equipment, you'll want to choose your format. Your podcast could be one person speaking, two people talking, or many people offering their opinions. Your podcast could also include more than one of these options.
Once you've decided, you can start drafting your episodes. However, whatever format or formats you choose, maintain the same structure for each episode. The next step is to find a quiet place and do your recording.
When you've completed your recording and audio mixing, you'll need to find a platform for your podcast. Luckily there are plenty of free and paid platform options on which to upload your podcast. Before uploading, make sure you have an interesting title and good tags for your show. Be sure to post about your show on social media. Get your podcast listed in a podcast directory, too. You want to get the word out about your podcast to grow your audience. Your podcast just might become someone's new favorite.
V. Translation
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the word given in the brackets.
坦白说，你昨天在会上表达的观点还是有争议的。(controversial)
不管他怎么辩解，也无法说服在场的人认同他是无辜的。(persuade)
在填写高考志愿时，如果你的意见和父母的意见相左时，你会怎样妥善处理？(agree)
现在，上海很多小区都开了便民食堂，这无疑给居民带来了很大的便利，特别是孤寡老人和工作繁忙顾不上做饭的人。(which)
VI. Guided Writing
76. Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
你们英语老师每周都会让同学们轮流用英语做值日生报告，大家在给全班同学展示的时候，有些同学喜欢写好稿子朗读，有些同学偏向背诵，还有些同学倾向于直接口头表达。请给英语老师写一封邮件，告诉老师你喜欢哪种呈现方式，以及相关的理由。你的文章必须包括：
简单描述你喜欢的呈现方式（不仅限于上面三种方式）
陈述你选择这种方式的理由或你所选择方式的优势
（文中不得出现真实姓名和学校名称）
高三年级英语参考答案及评分标准2023.11
一、参考答案：
1-10 BDCBA BACDD 11-20 BABCA BBACD
Since 22. known 23. which 24. are designed 25. greater
streaming 27. will 28. are developing 29. to plan 30. for fear that
K 32. D 33. H 34. A 35. F 36. C 37. I 38. B 39. G 40. J
41-55 BACAB DACBD ACDAB
56-59 DCBB 60-62 DBD 63-66 BADC 67-70 BEAD
71. It’s about how to start a podcast. First, find a topic you’re familiar with and fond of. Then, get an appropriate equipment and a computer with a right software for processing. Third, choose a format, single, double or more people involved. Fourth, draft your document and record it. Finally, find a platform to release. 54w
72. Frankly speaking, what you said at the meeting yesterday is still controversial.
73. However he tried to find an excuse for himself, he couldn’t persuade the people present to believe that he was innocent.
74. While filling in the college entrance examination application, if your idea doesn’t agree on your parents’, how would you like to solve it properly.
75. At present, many communities have opened convenience dining rooms in Shanghai, which out of question, bring great convenience to the residents, especially for the lonely elderly and those who are too busy to cook .
二、听力文本
Section A
M: The ticket price for adults is $40.
W: Wow, as students and retired people, we can have 50% off.
Q: How much do a couple of retired people have to pay for the tickets
W: Here we are. Now cooking, language learning, literature... What kind of book do you
want
M: On health, I’m afraid.
Q: Where are probably the two speakers
M: Have you seen our white cat
W: I saw it under the lamp between the wardrobe and the bed.
Q: Where did the woman see the white cat
M: Honey, look at the fruits you have brought home.
W: Sorry, some of them got rotten.
Q: What is the most probable relationship between the two speakers
W: Our campus life is much the same as the last year’s.
M: Very much so.
Q: What does the man mean
W: What are you doing We are standing in line.
M: Sorry...I didn't realize the queue.
Q: What is the man doing
M: It is important to learn the basic grammar and words to speak a new language quickly.
W: Well, I'm afraid the key factor is the use of core vocabulary.
Q: What does the woman think of the most important element to speak a new language
fast
M: Jane seemed worried about her scores in the final exams.
W: She has got A and A minus, hasn't she
Q: What does the woman imply about Jane
W: Why not take up some part-time jobs to support your study next semester, Tom
M: I’ll discuss it with my mum. After all, she pays my tuition here.
Q: What will the man do
W: I wasn’t sure whether the book I lent was the kind you would have any interest in.
M: Nonsense. I can hardly tear myself away from it.
Q: What does the man think of the book
Section B
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
When all the animals of a species die out, the whole world loses. That creature is gone forever. Many people are worried about this happening to a large number of wild animals. They spend time campaigning to help preserve wildlife. One of the best known preservationists is Joan Emberry. She is an attractive young woman who works for the San Diego Zoo.
Joan Emberry's vast knowledge of animals makes her a frequent guest on TV talk shows. She has been on the "Jonny Carson Show" over forty times. She explains common errors in thinking about wildlife. For example, gorillas aren't the fierce, cruel and savage beasts they appear to be. They are really quite shy. Monkeys that smile aren't as happy as they seem. In fact, a monkey's ear-to-ear smile means "watch out". Snakes really help nature by eating harmful insects. So people should try to protect them. Joan Emberry hopes that once people understand animals better, they will do their best to preserve them.
How lucky animals are to have a friend like Joan Emberry! Now listen again, please.
Questions：
Who is Joan Emberry
What do you think gorillas are according to the passage
What is the passage mainly about
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
Good morning and welcome to the North-East London Polytechnic. The North-East London
Polytechnic, which we often call as NELP for short is one of thirty polytechnics in England and
Wales.
As you know, at a polytechnic, you follow similar courses of study to those at universities, although many polytechnic courses are strongly vocational. That is, they lead directly to a career, and you may well spend a considerable slice of your time actually working on placement in industry or any other work area as a part of the course itself. Some of these courses are the so called "sandwich" courses: typically two years' polytechnic study, one year in industry, and a final year back at the poly before your examinations.
Another feature of polytechnic life is that there is a very large choice of courses. For example, at NELP you can study Manufacturing Systems Management specializing in computer-aided design, or Business Studies with the option of adding German to the course.
Entry requirements are often flexible: many mature students find that their work experience is rated by the Admissions Tutors as highly as if they offered formal examination qualifications. If you want to choose your course you may discuss with Admissions Tutors on NELP courses. Careers advisory services and college careers tutors are a tremendous source of up-to-date information. Now listen again, please.
Questions:
What do polytechnic courses mainly focus on
Who may help students to choose right courses at NELP
What may be considered as an entry requirement
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
Joe: Hey, Ling! Look what I just got!
Ling: A red bomb!
Joe: Red bomb It's a wedding invitation.
Ling: It's just a joke. In Chinese, we say wedding invitations are red bombs. Because when you receive one, it means you'll be giving money away.
Joe: What
Ling: For Chinese weddings, we give the couple cash in red envelopes.
Joe: Like at Chinese New Year
Ling: Yes. That's right. What do you do in the U.S.
Joe: People usually choose gifts from a gift registry.
Ling: A gift registry You mean the bride and groom request gifts
Joe: Yes. I like registries. You know you're giving the couple something they want.
Ling: I learned something new! Have you ever been to a Chinese wedding before, Joe
Joe: I haven't! I'm really looking forward to it.
Ling: What are weddings like in the U.S.
Joe: Well, first there is a ceremony in a church or at a beautiful outdoor location. During the ceremony, the couple promises to love and care for each other.
Ling: There is no ceremony like that for most Chinese weddings. The celebration is the banquet.
Joe: I've heard that it's a real feast.
Ling: Yes. There are usually more than 10 courses at a wedding banquet. Each dish wishes the couple good luck in some way.
Joe: Interesting. Is there dancing afterward
Ling: Dancing Like at a party
Joe: Yes. After the ceremony at many American weddings, there is a buffet or sit-down dinner.
Ling: That sounds fun. But no, Chinese banquets don't usually include dancing. We have toasts, though. The bride and groom and their parents go to each table and toast the guests.
Joe: They toast at American weddings, too. But the guests give them to congratulate the couple. Oh, and there is always a wedding cake! Cutting the cake is an important tradition.
Ling: That sounds interesting. I'd like to attend a Western wedding someday.
Now listen again, please.
Questions:
17. According to the dialogue, why do Chinese people call wedding invitations red bombs
18. How do Americans choose a gift for the bride and groom
19. During the wedding ceremony in America, what do the couple usually promise
20. What is the difference between American toasts and Chinese toasts at a wedding ceremony according to the dialogue
高三年级英语学科教学质量监测试卷
（本试卷满分140分，考试时间120分钟） 2023.12
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 a 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.
A. $20. B. $40. C. $60. D. $80.
A. In a language lab. B. In a health center. C. In a museum. D. In a bookstore.
A. On the bed. B. In the wardrobe. C. Under the lamp. D. Near the map.
A. Shop assistant and customer. B. Husband and wife.
Colleagues. D. Neighbors.
A. He agrees with the woman on school life.
B. He has much change after going to college.
C. He dislikes his life on campus.
D. He has remained the same since last year.
6. A. He is lining up.
B. He is jumping the queue unknowingly.
C. He is complaining of the long queue.
D. He is standing behind the woman.
7. A. Using core vocabulary.
B. Having a general knowledge of grammar.
C. Remembering more words.
D. Concentrating on the key words.
8. A. She has failed in the final exams.
B. She should focus on her study.
C. She should not have been anxious.
D. She shouldn't take too many courses.
9. A. Ask his mum to pay for his study.
B. Do some part-time jobs.
C. Transfer to another school next semester.
D. Talk about it with his mum.
10. A. It is full of nonsense.
B. It can hardly arouse the woman's interest.
C. It should be lent to more people.
D. It is appealing to him.
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two passages and one longer conversation. After each passage or conversation, you will be asked several questions. The passages and conversation 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 is the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
A. A naturalist. B. A zoo specialist.
C. A TV reporter. D. A nurse.
A. They are gentle and shy. B. They are long-armed man-eaters
C. They are good at smile from ear to ear. D. They are fierce animals.
13. A. Many species in the world may die out.
B. A good example can be followed to preserve wildlife.
C. Women are encouraged to work for zoos.
D. Our world is not safe today.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. Industrial management. B. Educational subjects.
C. Vocational subjects. D. Computer-aided design.
15. A. Admissions Tutors. B. Persons in the information office.
C. Careers' tutors. D. Persons in the library.
16. A. Foreign language. B. Work experience.
C. Educational background. D. Students' talent.
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
A. Because they usually set fires at a wedding ceremony.
Because people who receive them will give the couple a red envelop with money.
Because they look like small bombs in a red envelop.
Because Chinese people love red color especially at their wedding ceremonies.
A. They often refer to a gift registry from the bride and groom.
They directly ask the bride and groom for some advice.
They usually buy whatever they like themselves.
They prefer to buy some special and expensive gifts.
A. They have to promise to be responsible for their family.
They often promise to take care of each other's parents.
They usually promise to love and care for each other.
They need promise to bring a happy life to the other.
A. Chinese love alcohol while Americans prefer wine instead.
Chinese toast with dishes but Americans toast with a cake.
In China people toast after dancing but in U.S. people tend to toast before dancing.
D. In China the bride and groom toast the guests while in U.S. guests toast the couple.
II. Grammar and Vocabulary
Section A
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
When people need to make important decisions, one of their first steps is usually to collect information about the issue at hand. And the more crucial the decision is, the more information people or businesses and organizations usually want. (21) _____ computers are capable of collecting and analyzing far more information than human beings, it makes sense that organizations would use them for this purpose. This use and analysis of large amounts of information is known as big data.
To decide if data sets count as big data, they are evaluated using three standards, (22) _____ (know) as "the three Vs." The first is volume: Big data involves large amounts of data, most of (23) _____ comes without structure or organization. The second is velocity meaning speed: Big data is received quickly because it often reaches the programs that use it directly from the internet. Many of these programs (24) _____ (design) to adapt to changes in the data quickly as well. Finally, big data offers (25) _____ (great) variety than traditional data, including more unstructured data. Because of the three Vs, human analysts can only work with big data with the help of computer programs designed to manage it.
Businesses can use big data to help understand their customers, either as a group or individually. For example, some (26) _____ (stream) websites rely on big data to suggest music or television offerings tailored to the user's interests. Big data can also help companies decide how much inventory (库存) they need so that they don't waste money producing and storing products that customers (27) _____ not buy.
In healthcare, programmers (28) _____ (develop) tools to help doctors and patients to make medical decisions using big data. This can process information about specific patients from at-home medical devices such as heart-rate monitors.
Governments can use big data (29) _____ (plan) efficient public transportation systems and identify roads that need maintenance. When used for this purpose, big data is not controversial. But some oppose other uses of big data by governments (30) _____ _____ _____ they might impact on citizens' privacy in an attempt to control behavior.
Big data can be a useful tool for many types of organizations that seek to use it to make better decisions to benefit people.
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. invaluable B. roughly C. satisfying D. distraction E. simply F. advantage G. reasonable H. performed I. schedule J. planned K. excellence
People tend to think that productivity involves doing several things at once, but according to Cal Newport, the secret to success is the opposite of multitasking. Newport is the author of Deep Work, a book that describes the benefits of focusing on one thing and doing it with 31 .
Newport defines deep work as "the ability to focus without 32 on a cognitively (认知地) demanding task." It's the opposite of shallow work, which is made up of simple tasks that are usually 33 while distracted.
According to Newport, deep work is a(n) 34 skill in today's economy. It allows you to learn difficult things quickly and produce at a high level. Most people are distracted when they work, so you learn to work without distraction, that gives you 35 . Deep work enables you to produce to the best of your ability and acquire new skills quickly. Developing excellence in one's craft can be a deeply 36 try. But deep work itself is also a skill, which means the more time you spend at it, the easier it gets. Moreover, if you only work at a shallow level, your ability to do deep work decreases.
So how do you conduct deep work into your work life or your studies It's essentially important to 37 deep work into your day. Otherwise, it's easy to let your time fill up with shallow work. Newport recommends doing deep work as your first task of the day. That way you get it done before distractions build up. Shallow work does need to get done, but if you save it for later in the day, you can get your deep work done, too.
Scheduling deep work sessions for the same time every day can turn them into a habit. This makes it easier to spend time on them.
Because deep work is by definition cognitively demanding, you won't be able to do it all day. Beginners can usually only focus on deep work for 38 an hour, and even experts have trouble going more than four hours. So set 39 goals for yourself. If you really focus, you'll be surprised at how much you accomplish in a few hours.
By focusing on 40 sessions of deep work, you can get more done in less time and feel more satisfied.
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.
Ideally, childhood is a time of growth and learning, preparing for adulthood and also having fun. But for many children around the world, this time is cut short when they are forced to work, sometimes in dangerous conditions. 41 , the United Nations (U.N.), some national governments and other organizations 42 June 12 as the annual World Day Against Child Labor.
As of 2020, around 160 million children worked as child laborers, which means that one child in 10 was a child laborer. 43 , child labor has decreased over the past 20 years, but in recent years, this progress has stopped. Child labor is 44 from ordinary housework, helping with a family business or (for older children) working to earn pocket money when not in school. Work done by children is 45 as child labor when it harms the child physically, mentally, socially or 46 , or when it prevents the child's education.
About 79 million children are engaged in hazardous child labor. Sometimes this means the work itself is dangerous because of heavy machinery or exposure to 47 . Hazardous child labor can also involve harsh conditions, long hours, or 48 to various kinds of abuse.
The primary goal of the World Day Against Child Labor is raising 49 of the issue and encouraging individuals, organizations and governments to bating (打击) child labor is a complex task. It involves social workers who identify child laborers and take action to provide these children and their families with other 51 . But it also involves change in communities as a whole, 52 the social regulations that can lead adults to make their children work.
Child labor and poverty often go hand in hand as parents feel removing their children from school is necessary to earn money for their survival. So, measures meant to fight 53 are also tied to preventing child labor. Ensuring that children have quality educational opportunities is also important. If more opportunities were 54 , more parents might give up the immediate benefit of a child's paycheck to give that child an education.
Child labor is harmful to children and to communities, since it prevents children from growing into healthy, educated citizens who could make a(n) 55 in society. By highlighting the problem and offering a variety of solutions, the World Day Against Child Labor can make the situation a bit better.
A. In addition B. As a result C. Above all D. After all
A. recognize B. discover C. choose D. consider
A. Nevertheless B. Therefore C. Overall D. Moreover
A. distinguished B. transferred C. ranged D. evolved
A. evaluated B. classified C. combined D. separated
A. sincerely B. negatively C. positively D. morally
A. chemicals B. lights C. wastes D. gases
A. harm B. pollution C. exposure D. danger
A. value B. awareness C. status D. significance
A. take place B. take care C. take over D. take action
A. options B. questions C. elements D. examples
A. promoting B. urging C. challenging D. adjusting
A. disease B. disaster C. survival D. poverty
A. available B. sustainable C. accessible D. advisable
A. choice B. difference C. effort D. decision
Section B
Directions: Read the following four passages. Each passage is followed by several questions. 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)
During the Second World War, Dr. William Walsh served on a U.S. Navy ship in the South Pacific. While serving there, Walsh observed the poor health conditions in which the people of the South Pacific lived.
After the war ended in 1945, Walsh founded an organization called Project Hope. Its goal was to bring health education and care to people in poor countries around the world. In 1958, Walsh convinced U.S. President Eisenhower to allow Project Hope to rent a U.S. Navy hospital ship for just one dollar a year. Many companies and ordinary people donated money to Project Hope. The organization used the funds to turn the navy ship into a civilian hospital ship called the SS Hope.
During the next 14 years, the SS Hope traveled to every region of the world. Wherever it went, it provided health care for needy people and helped poor countries establish their own health care systems. In 1974, the SS Hope was retired from service, and Project Hope began to provide health care on land instead.
The story of the SS Hope inspired Don and Deyon Stephens to buy a passenger ship in 1978 and transform it into another hospital ship. Since then, their organization, called Mercy Ships, has sent ships equipped with medical supplies and hospital beds around the world. Doctors volunteer to travel on these vessels or ships and perform free surgeries on people who need them. They can correct people's vision, straighten bent limbs, remove facial tumors (肿块) and more. Mercy Ships also provides medical equipment for local health clinics and builds medical facilities. In addition, it teaches local people how to farm their land more effectively and more sustainably.
What happened to the SS Hope in 1974
It sank unexpectedly.
It was fully repaired.
It launched new services.
D. It ceased operations.
57. Who gave Walsh permission to use a ship for one dollar
A. An entertainer in America.
B. Two American accountants.
C. An America's top politician.
D. Smart American investors.
58. What does the article indicate about surgeries on Mercy Ships' vessels
A. They put physicians and nurses at risk.
B. They're done at no charge to patients.
C. They mainly benefit wealthy individuals.
D. They've resulted in serious infections.
59. According to this article, what do local people learn to do with the aid of Mercy Ships
A. Make a good living from tourism.
B. Grow crops with greater success.
C. Manufacture popular electronics.
D. Establish education institutions.
(B)
From: Bridget Pecolini
To: Anson Wong
Re: Questions about online math contest
Date: June 18, 2023
Dear Mr.Wong,
Thank you for your email. We're so glad your children are signed up to participate in our math contest. I hope it will be a rewarding and enriching experience for them.
You can access the training session and practice tests by logging into our website at www.. Once you're signed in, you will see several tabs on the left-hand side.
One of them will say "Enrolled." If you click on the drop-down menu there, you'll find the names of the children you registered. If you click on each name, you'll be given the option of joining a training session or doing practice tests.
I hope that answers your question!
Please let me know if you need any further help.
Sincerely,
Bridget Pecolini
60. What can Gary do at the beginning of August
A. He can take a class to learn how to succeed.
B. He can do the contests from two years ago.
C. He can contact the contest organizers.
D. He can try the most recent practice contest.
61. Why did Bridget contact Anson
A. She was checking in on him.
B. She was responding to his email.
C. She was looking for information.
D. She was asking him to pay.
62. When does the official contest take place
A. It takes place on June 18. B. It takes place on August 7.
C. It takes place on August 12. D. It takes place on August 14.
(C)
You constantly find yourself apologizing to a friend when you've done nothing wrong. You feel you must obey someone's demands, or they will be upset with you or even harm you or themselves. An unclear or specific threat is made that causes you to fear that someone will reveal a secret or weakness, so you do what that person wants. Or perhaps a relative is trying to make you feel obliged to do something by saying,"That's what friends or family do for each other." They arouse feelings of guilt in you for not meeting their needs.
If you have had experience with any of these cases, then you are the victim of emotional blackmail (勒索). This style of handle controls you through your emotions. Fear, obligation and guilt - FOG - are used by an emotional blackmailer to get what they want from people.
Anyone - a friend, colleague, parent, partner or other family members - could be that person. Their demands are intended to control their victim's behavior in unhealthy methods. Intentional or unintentional, if your needs are always brushed aside in favor of the other person's, things need to change.
Dr. Susan Forward identifies six stages in emotional blackmail. Implied or obvious demands come first. "I don't think you should do things with that person. They're not good for you." After this kind of statement, the ball is in the victim's court, so stage two is resistance. The victim often avoids the blackmailer or suggests alternatives instead of saying no. Stage three is persistent pressure by the blackmailer: "If we were really friends, you'd do it." Stage four involves threats: "If you don't do this...then I will ..." The victim doesn't want the blackmailer to make good on their threats, so obedience, which is stage five, often leaves the victim feeling guilty or resentful. In stage six the blackmailer backs off until the next demand.
What can you do First, recognize if you are being pressured, threatened or controlled. Stay calm, and stop so you can consider other possibilities. Identify your triggers; don't be pressured into an immediate response. Offer a compromise (妥协). Tell the blackmailer how you feel, and give them a chance to acknowledge their behavior and change. If they won't, walk away from the relationship. Under no circumstances should you let your fears be used against you.
According to the passage, emotional blackmail means ______.
a kind of emotion that can be mailed to others online
a kind of action to influence others by means of emotion
a colour that can greatly influence others' emotion
a situation where emotion can be stored and given out freely
What is the purpose of using Dr. Susan Forward's six stages in emotional blackmail
To illustrate the process of emotional blackmail.
To explain the origin of emotional blackmail.
To prove the existence of emotional blackmail.
To demonstrate the theory of emotional blackmail.
The word resentful in the last paragraph but one most probably means ______.
amazed B. frightened C. indifferent D. angry
We can conclude from the passage that ______.
wherever you are, it is impossible to avoid emotional blackmail in life
whenever you're emotionally blackmailed, just let it be with no response
it's an advisable way to give a proper response when emotionally blackmailed
it's a correct response to sincerely negotiate with emotional blackmailer then
Section C
Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.
But this technology can be dangerous as well. You just need to have some experience with technology as well as a proper computer. Therefore, AI technology will be used more and more wildly in the future. AI text-to-image generators will become as common and easy to use as Google image search. Rather, it will categorize every possible detail. Meanwhile, the generator can help people to recognize various information accurately.
Have you ever wondered what you would look like as a cartoon character or a marvel superhero With the power of artificial intelligence (AI) text-to-image generators, you can create images just like that - without any art skills. 67
How does it work
AI text-to-image generators are trained through a process called machine learning. In this process, the generator's "brain" is fed massive numbers of images and learns to distinguish what they are. But the generator doesn't just learn to tell the difference between a banana and a balloon.
68 These pixel-level details are then stored in a mathematical space. When someone gives the generator a text passage such as "Doraemon riding a white horse," the program uses algorithms (算法) to "think." Moments later, the program will create an entirely unique image that you requested.
Some artists worry that they are being replaced by this technology. But other artists like to cooperate with the generator, using its power for ideas and inspiration.
This powerful tool is now available to anyone through generators like Stable Diffusion and DALL-E. You can use them to create all kinds of imaginative images. 69
The dark side
Generators like Stable Diffusion are trained using images that are gathered from all over the internet. But the training process doesn't exclude (排除) images that are violent or inappropriate, so the generators "learn" those as well. The DALL-E program comes with built-in filters that prevent it from generating perverse (变态的) images. But Stable Diffusion is an open-source technology, meaning that people can modify its code and remove the content filters. Despite this, Stable Diffusion's founder Emad Mostaque remains optimistic about how people will use his generator. He says, "The bad stuff that people create ... will be a very, very small percentage of the total use."
For better or for worse， 70 But don't generate anything you'd be ashamed to show your mother！
IV. Summary Writing
71. Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.
Do you have a favorite podcast That can be a difficult question to answer for some as there are so many options. That is because the world is full of interesting topics and thoughts about them. If you feel you have something engaging and valuable to share, start a podcast.
A podcast is a series of audio episodes that cover a particular subject. The first step to creating a podcast is to find your topic. It's believed that the best topics are ones that you know a lot about and love.
Another important step is to make sure you have the right equipment. While podcast equipment can be complex and expensive, it doesn't have to be. For your first podcast, you can simply rely on your phone and computer. You can record all of your audio on your phone. Then with your computer - and the right software - you can mix the audio. This is the process of putting your audio together into one perfect-sounding file.
After you have your topic and equipment, you'll want to choose your format. Your podcast could be one person speaking, two people talking, or many people offering their opinions. Your podcast could also include more than one of these options.
Once you've decided, you can start drafting your episodes. However, whatever format or formats you choose, maintain the same structure for each episode. The next step is to find a quiet place and do your recording.
When you've completed your recording and audio mixing, you'll need to find a platform for your podcast. Luckily there are plenty of free and paid platform options on which to upload your podcast. Before uploading, make sure you have an interesting title and good tags for your show. Be sure to post about your show on social media. Get your podcast listed in a podcast directory, too. You want to get the word out about your podcast to grow your audience. Your podcast just might become someone's new favorite.
V. Translation
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the word given in the brackets.
坦白说，你昨天在会上表达的观点还是有争议的。(controversial)
不管他怎么辩解，也无法说服在场的人认同他是无辜的。(persuade)
在填写高考志愿时，如果你的意见和父母的意见相左时，你会怎样妥善处理？(agree)
现在，上海很多小区都开了便民食堂，这无疑给居民带来了很大的便利，特别是孤寡老人和工作繁忙顾不上做饭的人。(which)
VI. Guided Writing
76. Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
你们英语老师每周都会让同学们轮流用英语做值日生报告，大家在给全班同学展示的时候，有些同学喜欢写好稿子朗读，有些同学偏向背诵，还有些同学倾向于直接口头表达。请给英语老师写一封邮件，告诉老师你喜欢哪种呈现方式，以及相关的理由。你的文章必须包括：
简单描述你喜欢的呈现方式（不仅限于上面三种方式）
陈述你选择这种方式的理由或你所选择方式的优势
（文中不得出现真实姓名和学校名称）
高三年级英语参考答案及评分标准2023.11
一、参考答案：
1-10 BDCBA BACDD 11-20 BABCA BBACD
Since 22. known 23. which 24. are designed 25. greater
streaming 27. will 28. are developing 29. to plan 30. for fear that
K 32. D 33. H 34. A 35. F 36. C 37. I 38. B 39. G 40. J
41-55 BACAB DACBD ACDAB
56-59 DCBB 60-62 DBD 63-66 BADC 67-70 BEAD
71. It’s about how to start a podcast. First, find a topic you’re familiar with and fond of. Then, get an appropriate equipment and a computer with a right software for processing. Third, choose a format, single, double or more people involved. Fourth, draft your document and record it. Finally, find a platform to release. 54w
72. Frankly speaking, what you said at the meeting yesterday is still controversial.
73. However he tried to find an excuse for himself, he couldn’t persuade the people present to believe that he was innocent.
74. While filling in the college entrance examination application, if your idea doesn’t agree on your parents’, how would you like to solve it properly.
75. At present, many communities have opened convenience dining rooms in Shanghai, which out of question, bring great convenience to the residents, especially for the lonely elderly and those who are too busy to cook .
二、听力文本
Section A
M: The ticket price for adults is $40.
W: Wow, as students and retired people, we can have 50% off.
Q: How much do a couple of retired people have to pay for the tickets
W: Here we are. Now cooking, language learning, literature... What kind of book do you
want
M: On health, I’m afraid.
Q: Where are probably the two speakers
M: Have you seen our white cat
W: I saw it under the lamp between the wardrobe and the bed.
Q: Where did the woman see the white cat
M: Honey, look at the fruits you have brought home.
W: Sorry, some of them got rotten.
Q: What is the most probable relationship between the two speakers
W: Our campus life is much the same as the last year’s.
M: Very much so.
Q: What does the man mean
W: What are you doing We are standing in line.
M: Sorry...I didn't realize the queue.
Q: What is the man doing
M: It is important to learn the basic grammar and words to speak a new language quickly.
W: Well, I'm afraid the key factor is the use of core vocabulary.
Q: What does the woman think of the most important element to speak a new language
fast
M: Jane seemed worried about her scores in the final exams.
W: She has got A and A minus, hasn't she
Q: What does the woman imply about Jane
W: Why not take up some part-time jobs to support your study next semester, Tom
M: I’ll discuss it with my mum. After all, she pays my tuition here.
Q: What will the man do
W: I wasn’t sure whether the book I lent was the kind you would have any interest in.
M: Nonsense. I can hardly tear myself away from it.
Q: What does the man think of the book
Section B
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
When all the animals of a species die out, the whole world loses. That creature is gone forever. Many people are worried about this happening to a large number of wild animals. They spend time campaigning to help preserve wildlife. One of the best known preservationists is Joan Emberry. She is an attractive young woman who works for the San Diego Zoo.
Joan Emberry's vast knowledge of animals makes her a frequent guest on TV talk shows. She has been on the "Jonny Carson Show" over forty times. She explains common errors in thinking about wildlife. For example, gorillas aren't the fierce, cruel and savage beasts they appear to be. They are really quite shy. Monkeys that smile aren't as happy as they seem. In fact, a monkey's ear-to-ear smile means "watch out". Snakes really help nature by eating harmful insects. So people should try to protect them. Joan Emberry hopes that once people understand animals better, they will do their best to preserve them.
How lucky animals are to have a friend like Joan Emberry! Now listen again, please.
Questions：
Who is Joan Emberry
What do you think gorillas are according to the passage
What is the passage mainly about
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
Good morning and welcome to the North-East London Polytechnic. The North-East London
Polytechnic, which we often call as NELP for short is one of thirty polytechnics in England and
Wales.
As you know, at a polytechnic, you follow similar courses of study to those at universities, although many polytechnic courses are strongly vocational. That is, they lead directly to a career, and you may well spend a considerable slice of your time actually working on placement in industry or any other work area as a part of the course itself. Some of these courses are the so called "sandwich" courses: typically two years' polytechnic study, one year in industry, and a final year back at the poly before your examinations.
Another feature of polytechnic life is that there is a very large choice of courses. For example, at NELP you can study Manufacturing Systems Management specializing in computer-aided design, or Business Studies with the option of adding German to the course.
Entry requirements are often flexible: many mature students find that their work experience is rated by the Admissions Tutors as highly as if they offered formal examination qualifications. If you want to choose your course you may discuss with Admissions Tutors on NELP courses. Careers advisory services and college careers tutors are a tremendous source of up-to-date information. Now listen again, please.
Questions:
What do polytechnic courses mainly focus on
Who may help students to choose right courses at NELP
What may be considered as an entry requirement
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
Joe: Hey, Ling! Look what I just got!
Ling: A red bomb!
Joe: Red bomb It's a wedding invitation.
Ling: It's just a joke. In Chinese, we say wedding invitations are red bombs. Because when you receive one, it means you'll be giving money away.
Joe: What
Ling: For Chinese weddings, we give the couple cash in red envelopes.
Joe: Like at Chinese New Year
Ling: Yes. That's right. What do you do in the U.S.
Joe: People usually choose gifts from a gift registry.
Ling: A gift registry You mean the bride and groom request gifts
Joe: Yes. I like registries. You know you're giving the couple something they want.
Ling: I learned something new! Have you ever been to a Chinese wedding before, Joe
Joe: I haven't! I'm really looking forward to it.
Ling: What are weddings like in the U.S.
Joe: Well, first there is a ceremony in a church or at a beautiful outdoor location. During the ceremony, the couple promises to love and care for each other.
Ling: There is no ceremony like that for most Chinese weddings. The celebration is the banquet.
Joe: I've heard that it's a real feast.
Ling: Yes. There are usually more than 10 courses at a wedding banquet. Each dish wishes the couple good luck in some way.
Joe: Interesting. Is there dancing afterward
Ling: Dancing Like at a party
Joe: Yes. After the ceremony at many American weddings, there is a buffet or sit-down dinner.
Ling: That sounds fun. But no, Chinese banquets don't usually include dancing. We have toasts, though. The bride and groom and their parents go to each table and toast the guests.
Joe: They toast at American weddings, too. But the guests give them to congratulate the couple. Oh, and there is always a wedding cake! Cutting the cake is an important tradition.
Ling: That sounds interesting. I'd like to attend a Western wedding someday.
Now listen again, please.
Questions:
17. According to the dialogue, why do Chinese people call wedding invitations red bombs
18. How do Americans choose a gift for the bride and groom
19. During the wedding ceremony in America, what do the couple usually promise
20. What is the difference between American toasts and Chinese toasts at a wedding ceremony according to the dialogue
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