华师大附中2006-2007学年第一学期期末高三英语练习卷
总分１５０分
第一卷 （共105分）
Listening Comprehension
Part A Short conversations
Directions: In part A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of the each conversation a question will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the possible answers in your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1. A. In Boston. B. In Newport. C. In Washington. D. In New York.
2. A. At the airport. B. In a restaurant. C. In the street. D. At the office.
3. A. At 9:00. B. At 9:15. C. At 9:30. D. At 10:00.
4. A. To have dinner. B. To watch TV. C. To read the newspaper. D. To take a nap.
5. A. The train is arriving on time. B. The train is too crowded.
C. The train is ahead of time. D. The train is late.
6. A. Father and daughter. B. Policeman and driver.
C. Teacher and student. D. Director and actor.
7. A. To leave it alone. B. To learn it by heart.
C. To read it once more. D. To talk about it.
8. A. The machine is in good condition. B. Mary doesn’t like to be bothered.
C. She can teach him how to use the machine. D. The man shouldn’t make any copies.
9. A. No, he missed it. B. Yes, definitely.
C. No, definitely not. D. Maybe yes, maybe not.
10.A. She bought the wrong book. B. She bought the right book for only half price.
C. She lost half of her money. D. She bought two books.
Part B Passages
Directions: In part B, you will hear two passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passage will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a questions, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. A salesperson. B. A carpet. C. A homeowner. D. A dog.
12.A. $22.95. B. $25.95. C. $29.95. D. $27.95.
13. A. A bottle of bathtub cleaner. B. A set of silverware.
C. Wall hangings. D. A table cloth.
Questions14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14.A. On leave 1. B. On level 2. C. On level 3. D. On level 4.
15.A. $5.50. B.$11.00. C.$15.00. D.$22.50.
16. A.8:30 p.m.. B.9:00 p.m. C.9:30 p.m. D. 10:00 p.m.
Part C Longer Conversations
Directions: In Part C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are requited to fill in the numbered blanks with the information with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Telephone messageFrom: Joey, Prof. Carter’s student.To: Prof. Carter.Message: Joey’s class is working on a(n)____17________. And they would like you to give them ____18_____. Call him back at ______19_________before _____20_____.
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.
Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
All about Jane
What is her routine work Where is she now What is she doing there What is she learning What school does she attend (21)________________(22)________________Studying, preparing for an exam.(23)________________(24)________________
II. Grammar and Vocabulary
Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.
25. Strike while _________is hot.
A. the iron B. a iron C. iron D. irons
26.Even if they are on sale, these refrigerators are equal in price to, if not more expensive than,
______at the other store.
A. anyone B. the others C. that D. the ones
27.Once environment damage ________, it takes many years for the system to recover.
A. has done B. is to do C. does D. is done
28.A series of group discussions _______ scheduled during the meeting.
A. has B. is C. are D. have
29.The match was cancelled because most of the members _______ a match without a standard
court.
A. objected to having B. were objected to have
C. objected to have D. were objected to having
30.Careful surveys have indicated that as many as 50 percent of patients do not take drugs
_______ directed.
A. like B. so C. which D. as
31.Andrew, my father’s younger brother, will not be at the picnic,______ to the family’s
disappoint. A. much B. more C. too much D. much more
32.I felt somewhat disappointed and was about to leave, _____ something occurred which
attracted my attention.
A. unless B.until C. when D. while
33.—Next month, we’ll have a most important test on English.
-- Yes Then, every minute must be made full use ____English.
A. of to study B. of being study C. of studying D. to study
34. ________ that no one was ever prepared for it.
A. So suddenly did the disaster come B. So suddenly the disaster came
C. So did the disaster come suddenly D. Did the disaster come so suddenly
35.____ in convenient locations, chain stores are usually next door to people’s homes and close
to the bus stops or underground stations.
A. Being opened B. Having opened C. Opened D. Opening
36.The leather shoes _______ $800 turned out to be a sham.
A. which he was charged B. which he charged
C. on which he was charged D. for which he was charged
37.He does not see why young people should not challenge the older generation if they have
sufficient reason ________.
A. to B. to do C. doing it D. for
38. My father was most loving and indulgent, devoted to his home, seldom leaving us,
______the hunting season.
A. except for B. except c. except that D. except in
39.Christmas is not just for the Westerners any more. Look around Shanghai, _______nearly
anywhere in China’s big cities, _____you will see trapping of the Christmas holiday.
A. and, / B. /, and C. or, and D. and, or
40._______ in order to sit for Cambridge entrance exams
A. Did he suggest what Mike should read B.What did he suggest Mike read
C. What did he suggest for Mike to read D. What for Mike did he suggest reading
41.It is rather _____that we still do not know how many species there are in the world today.
A. misleading B. embarrassing C. boring D. demanding
42.We have always____ that no country should interfere in the internal affairs of other countries.
A. taken B. held C. carried d. brought
43.Don’t ________ more work than is good for your health.
A. take up B. take on C. take in D. take down
44. Students nowadays should make full use of their time to equip themselves with knowledge
so that they can easily ________to the competitive society in the future.
A. adopt B. adapt C. apply D. suit
III. Cloze
Directions: For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blanks with word or phrase that best fits the context.
(A)
International experts are concerned about a growing humanitarian(人道主义) crisis –world hunger. Last year, the World Food Program ____45____ more than seventy—seven million people in eighty two countries. Many of the people who received food aid are refugees(难民) and people forced to leave their homes because of conflict. This year, the humanitarian organization___46____ an additional twenty five million people will need food aid.
Several problems have caused the world hunger ___47____. These include severe dry weather and conflicts within and between countries. The World Food Program says ___48__ is a problem in part of Asia, Central America and the Middle East. However, the hardest hit area is Africa. Officials estimate about forty million people on that continent alone are _____49____ with hunger.
A spokesman for the World Food Program says that people in Ethiopia and Eritrea are __50___ starvation because of dry weather and a continuing war along their shared border. Severe dry weather conditions, or drought, have left fields _____51_____. This lack of rain has also halted crop production in southern Africa.
Emergency efforts to ___52______ the hunger situation in southern Africa began nine months ago. By the end of the last year, the World Food Program had given more than two hundred and seventy thousand metric tons if food to the six countries. ____53_____, food shipments could soon be halted if the World Food Program does not receive more money. Officials say the aid program in southern Africa needs about two hundred million dollars through March.
The World Food Program is____54____ the international community to give more money. Officials say help is especially important now because early signs point to another possible drought in southern Africa this year.
45.A. fed B. visited C. examined D. cared for
46.A. guesses B. estimates C. evaluates D. commits
47.A. crisis B. difficulty C. urgency D. emergency
48.A. conflict B. AIDS C. starvation D. war
49.A. terrified B. thrust C. threatened D. frightened
50.A. coping with B. facing C. meeting D. fronting
51.A. scarce B. unfertile C. fertilized D. fruitless
52.A. comfort B. ease C. calm D. decrease
53.A. However B. Therefore C. In other words D. By contrast
54.A. begging B. appealing C. compelling D. urging
(B)
Remember the first Walkman It has been almost a quarter century since Sony’s portable___55____ player changed the way people listen to music on the go. Now another form of entertainment is getting the Walkman treatment. Palm-size ___56____ video players are beginning to change where and how people watch movies, cartoons and music videos.
The gadgets(有用的小器械), which play compressed video files on a small screen, are designed to be generally less expensive and more ___57_____ than portable DVD players, which have been ____58____ for several years. None of these new-generation players, in fact, play DVD’s. ____59____, using advances in storage and compression technology, most ____60____ video on hard drives or memory cards, much the way digital audio player store music files.
“It’s just what happened to music,” said Ulrich Neumann, director of the Integrated Media Systems Center at the University of Southern California. “We went from cassette tape to CD’s to MP3 on memory chips or tiny hard drives. What is happening now is that you have ___61___” movie files going from DVD’s down to probably small micro drives.”
Yet it is unclear whether the public will want to watch video on a screen the ____62___ of a dollhouse window, with are solution that is no match for even a standard TV set. After all, some hand-held organizers can show video, but that function has never been a particularly strong selling point. Watching a movies requires more___63____ than listening to music, it is thus difficult to see how the mobile video players will be used in the on-the-go way that portable ___64___ players are.
55.A. cassette B. disk C. digital D. video
56.A. flexible B. portable C. feasible D. variable
57.A. complicated B. considerable C. convenient D. coordinated
58.A. available B. advisable C. applicable D. acceptable
59.A. Therefore B. In addition C. At any rate D. Instead
60.A. put B. store C. conserve D. preserve
61.A. specific B. digital C. abstract D. concrete
62.A. size B. shape C. form D. model
63.A. time B. attention C. effort D. money
64.A. cassette B. tape C. video D. audio
IV. Reading Comprehension
Directions: Read the following four passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according tot he information given in the passage you have just read.
(A)
As a boy, Joe Jones, the oldest of eight children, had a dream of becoming a doctor. But when he was 17, he had to drop out of high school to help support his family.
Joe worked inn construction, on the railroad, served in the army. For 20 years, he was a custom-maker, than an assembly-line worker and a welder(焊工) in his hometown of Philadelphia. But he hung on to his dream of going back to school.
Crossing the campus of the University of Pennsylvania on his way to work every morning, he made up his mind that some day, he would go there.
In 1979, at age 48, Joe was laid off from his welding job. He decided it was time to make his dream come true. Now the unemployed father of 12 and grandfather of 7 decided to aim for a Ph.D. in computer and information science. His wife, Vickie, said,”Go ahead.” She had no doubts that her husband would make it, even though it would mean long hours of study.
Joe passed the high school-equivalency test and enrolled at Community College of Philadelphia, where he took all the math courses he could. In 1981, after earning a degree at Community College, he applied for admission to the University of Pennsylvania.
His determination persuaded university officials to admit him as sophomore(二年级学生) to study computer math and to give him financial.
Today, at 55, Joe holds a B.A degree in computer math. He has nearly completed work on his master’s and next fall plans to start on that Ph.D.
Officials at Peen add that Joe has given them something in return. Says Valarie Swain, executive assistant to the provost(学院院长), “I’ve never had a student at any level who inspired me more than Joe.”
65.Joe Jones has _________ children.
A. 8 B. 12 C. 19 D. 7
66.Before he decided to aim for a Ph.D, Joe was a ________.
A. railroad worker B. welder C. soldier D. spray painter
67.Joe’s wife_________.
A. persuade him to go to school B. prevented him from going to school
C. encouraged him to make his dream come true
D.forced him to go to school
68. Having worked hard, Joe_______.
earned a degree at the University of Pennsylvania
got a B.A degree in computer math
got a Ph. D. D. all of the above
(B)
FOREIGN EXCHANGE
A CLASS OF THEIR OWN
Name: Susan Lane Age: 22Place: Reykjavik, Iceland, 1994 Cost:$7,000Organization: AFS Experience: “I think it was a turning point in my life. I began to understand more about my own culture by experiencing another culture and seeing how other people live.”
Name: Sara Small Age: 23Place: Crivitz, Germany, 1996 Cost:$8,000Organization: EF FoundationExperience: “I loved the traveling and I made a lot of friends. I found the European school system to be hard but I am fluent now in German so it was worth it. I did miss my family and friends in Australia but I would love to do it again.”
Name: Leanne Smythe Age: 20Place: Minnesota, America, 1994 Cost: $6,000Organization: Southern Cross Cultural ExchangeExperience: “I learnt how to be really responsible. It was great to be on my own and I got on really well with the family I was with. I will definitely go back one day.”
Name: Tom Jennings Age: 21Place: Conflans, France, 1995 Cost: $7,000Organization: Southern Cross Cultural ExchangeExperience: “There were times when it was difficult but I liked it, experiencing a different culture. You just have to play each situation as it comes. If there is one thing you learn when you are on a student-exchange program, it is how to take care of yourself.”
Name: Linda Marks Age: 19Place : Chonburi Province, Thailand, 1994 Cost: $3,500Organization: Rotary InternationalExperience: “It’s like a roller-coaster ride; there are lots of ups and downs, but you always come back for more. I had a few problems but there was always someone to turn to and that was great.”
69. The students who refer to both the good time and the bad time include_____.
A. Susan Lane and Sara Small B.Linda Marks and David Links
C. Tom Jennings and Linda Marks D. Leanne Smythe and Tom Jennings
70. The writing above would probably be _________.
A. the records of students’ activities B. the foreign students’ name cards
c. the notice about a visit to foreign countries D. the advertisement from an international novel
71. The student who valued learned another language is ________.
A. Linda Marks B. Sara Small C. Tom Jennings D. Leanne Smythe
(C)
Andrew Baker is the CEO(Chief Executive Officer) of Castle Computer Corporation, a successful computer company. He is well known in the computer field as a brilliant and creative executive, but he is also known as a disorganized and last minute-type person, perhaps because he is a procrastinator（拖延者）. As a result, company employees are always in a state of confusion and instability, and deadlines for production schedules are almost never met. The fourth-quarter earning statement has just come out, and profits are way down.
Deborah Jackson, who has been Mr. Baker’s executive assistant for one year, recently attended a two-day time management workshop. She had hoped to discuss the comcepts of effective time management with Mr. Baker, but when she brought up the subject, he laughed and said time management was the least of his problems. He was working on a plan for test-marketing the new Castle laptop computer, which Marcia Lee, the Marketing and Sales Vice President, had asked him to revise. In addition, he was redesigning the new laser printer that the Research and Development Division had just developed, and solving a personnel problem that the Director of Human resources and Administration had brought to him.
Deborah knows that Mr. Baker, who has been with the company since its founding, likes to keep an eye on every department and stay in daily contact with all his division managers. However, she can see the results of Mr. Baker’s “micromanagement” style and poor time management. In fact, she is considering asking for a meeting with the Chief Operating Officer of Castle Computer Corporation, Harry Webb, to voice her concerns about the future of the company under Mr. Baker’s leadership. Although Deborah has a great deal of respect for Mr. Baker, she is completely worn out from her daily struggle to keep him on schedule. If only Mr Baker would delegate some of his responsibilities and set priorities. In Deborah’s eyes, Caltle Computer Corporation is being under-led and overmanaged.
72.According to the passage, what aspects of CEO will influence the company most
A. Appearance B. Working style. C. Devotion D. Commitment.
73.Which of the following is most suitable to describe Andrew Baker’s character
A. Practice makes perfect. B. Haste makes waste.
Procrastination is the thief of the time. D. Silence is golden.
74.How did Andrew Baker respond to his assistant’s opinion
A. He struggled it off. B. He was greatly shocked.
C. He refused to admit it. D. He accepted it with reservation.
75. At present what does Deborah concern most
A. The future of the company. B. The profits of the company.
C. The poor management of the company. D. The employees of the company.
(D)
NASDAQ, acronym for the National Association of Securities Dealers automated Quotation system, is one of the largest markets in the world for the trading of stocks. The number of companies listed on NASDAQ is more than that on any of the other stock exchange in the United States, including the New York Stock Exchange(NYSE) and the American Stock Exchange (AMSE). The majority of companies listed on NASDAQ are smaller than most of those on the NYSE and AMEX. NASDAQ has become known as the home of new technology companies, particularly computer and computer-related businesses. Trading on NASDAQ is started by stock brokers(经纪人) acting on behalf of their clients. The brokers negotiate with market makers who concentrate on trading specific stocks to reach a price for the stock.
Unlike other stock exchange, NASDAQ has no central location where trading takes place. Instead, its market makers are located all over the country and make trades by telephone and via the Internet. Because brokers and market makers trade stocks directly instead of on the floor of a stock exchange, NASDAQ is called an over-the-counter market. The term over-the –counter refers to the direct nature of the trading, as in a store where goods are handed over a counter.
Since its inception(开市) in 1971, the NASDAQ Stock Market has been the innovator(创新者). As the world’s first electronic stock market, NASDAQ long ago set a precedent(先例) for technological trading innovation that is unrivaled. Now ready to become the world’s first truly global market, the NASDAQ Stock Market is the market of choice for business industry leaders worldwide. By providing an efficient environment for raising capital NASDAQ has helped thousands of companies achieve their desired growth and successfully make the leap into public ownership.
76. What is TRUE of NASDAQ
It is the largest stock market in the world.
IT lists only small companies.
It lists all the new technology companies.
It lists the biggest number of companies.
77. The word” negotiate”(Line 12,Para.1) means ________.
A. discuss B. argue C. interfere D. cope
78. NASDAQ is also known as an over-the –counter market because it seems______.
A. a stock market B. a stock exchange C. a counter D. a store
79. Since its founding in 1971, NASDAQ has contributed to ______.
raising money for many companies
creating an efficient environment for many companies
the expected development of many companies
the unexpected development of many companies
(E)
Beauty and health
Beauty and the beach
Black and white
Facing the facts
Think twice
Supporting evidence
80.____________
For those of us who lead busy lives, it’s very tempting to take a short cut to looking good. Why bother to keep fit and have a balanced diet when you can look good the easy way But before you decide that looking after yourself is all too much effort, think again.
81.___________
There’s nothing like a suntan to make you feel good. Spend all day doing nothing on a beautiful beach and you’ll look better at the end of it. A light tan will make you look younger and healthier, but there is increasing evidence that sunbathing and using sunbeds are directly linked to skin cancer. In the long run, it also ages the skin. If you want a tan, you may do beeter getting it out a bottle.
82.__________
If you want to change the color of your hair, why not just do it A quick visit to the hairdresser can make you sunnier, more attractive and improve your self-image a great deal. The problem is how long it will last. When the dark roots start to show again, it’s back to the salon. One visits too often and you can seriously damage your hair. In the end there is a danger that it will even fall out.
83.__________
You may not think that a tattoo(文身) would improve your appearance, but it’s certainly fashionable, and for many people that’s the same thing. A little red rose on your shoulder can seem like a good idea at that time, but how do you get rid of it later Worse still, there’s very real danger of getting a serious disease such as HIV or hepatitis(肝炎) from dirty needles if you go to an unqualified tattoo artist.
84.__________
The bad news is that if you want to look good and stay looking good, you will have to accept the facts. A hectic(发热) life style is no excuse. For the face, there’s nothing better than a good night’s sleep, because it is at night that the skin repairs itself. For the rest of your body, make sure you have a good diet and keep active. That’s all there is to it. Sorry! No one said it would be fun.
第二卷（共45分）
I. Translation
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
保护环境是每个公民的职责。（It）
现代科学技术对那个国家产生了重大的影响。（impact）
关于伊拉克战争的报道占据了该报头版的大部分版面。（occupy）
和去年同期相比，今年的汽车产量增加了150%。（Compared）
听说那场出人意料的大火造成了200多人失去了家。（cause）
一个人要成功，就必须在任何情况下不放弃，应该始终充满信心。（be full of）
II. Guided Writing
Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
针对现在许多人上夜校进修，谈谈你对终生教育的想法。
Listening Comprehension
Part Q Short Conversation
W: Do you enjoy life in Washington
M: Yes, of course. Though I’m planning to move to New York or Boston, I’ve never regretted my earlier decision.
Q: Where does the man live now
W: Is it possible for you to work late today, Mr Brown
M: Work late I suppose so, if you really think it is necessary.
Q: Where do you think the conversation most probably takes place
M: Have you seen Miss White She is usually here by 9:00.
W: She said she was coming at 9:15 today, but it’s nearly 10:00. I wonder where she is.
Q: What time does Miss White usually come
M: Why don’t we watch the news
W: Good idea. But let’s go back and watch it in the dorm. This place is going to be so crowded. Everyone is coming for supper.
Q: What are they going to do
M: Excuse me, do you know when the train will arrive
W: I’m sorry. The train is behind schedule. I’m afraid you have to wait another hour.
Q: What do we learn from this conversation
M: Why didn’t you stop Can’t you tell whether the light is green or red
W: I’m sorry, officer. I didn’t see it. What shall I do now Come on. You’re not going to give me a ticket, sir , please, sir.
Q: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers
M: I think we should go over this letter together one more time.
W: One more time I can recite it already.
Q: What does the man want to do with the letter
M: I’m still waiting for Mary to come back and make some copies of this for me.
W: Why bother her I can show you how easy it is to run the machine.
Q: What does the woman mean
W: Did you watch the basketball game yesterday
M: I wouldn’t miss it for anything.
Q: Did the man watch the game
W: Bob, I got a used copy of our English textbook for half price.
M: I’m afraid you’ve wasted your money. Yours is the second edition, but we should use
the fifth edition.
Q: What did the girl do
Part B Passages
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
Hey you! This is your carpet speaking. Hellooo! Hey, I take a real beating from you and your family every day. The kids track mud all over me; the dog leaves a bunch of fur balls everywhere. You spilt coffee he other day while entertaining guests, and your husband left a trail of potato chip crumbs from the sofa to the kitchen last night while watching the football game. Don’t you think it’s about time to give me a good cleaning
Now pick up that phone and call Master Cleaners now. I see them on TV all the time. They’ll clean any three rooms for $29.95 , 29.95 dollars only and any connecting hall is free. And if you call now, you’ll receive a 15% discount off their already low prices. Plus, they’ll throw in a free bottle of their wonderful bathtub cleaner. So come on! Give them a call at 637-5001 , and make life for me a little easier.
Questions:
Who is supposed to be speaking in the dramatic commercial
What is the regular price for a carpet cleaning service for a three-room unit
What will customers receive free of charge if they call now
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
Hello and welcome to the university library. This taped tour will introduce you to our library’s facilities and operating hours.
First of all, the library’s collection of books, reference materials, and other resources are found on levels one to four of this building. Level one houses our language and literature collections. On level two, you will find our computer and copy facilities. Our science and engineering sections can be found on level three. Finally, group study rooms and our audiovisual center are located on level four.
Students can check out up to five books for two weeks. Teachers can check out fifteen books for two months. Books can be renewed up to two times. There is a 50-cents-a-day late fee for overdue books up to a maximum of $ 15.00. Reference books cannot be checked out.
The library is open weekdays, 8:00 a.m to 10:00 pm, and on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 8:30 pm. The library is closed on Sundays.
Questions:
Where is the most likely place to find a book on learning to speak French
How much would you have to pay if you had a book that was 45 days overdue
When does the library close on Friday nights
Part C Longer Conversations
Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
W: Good morning.
M: Hello. This is Joey. Could I speak to Prof. Carter, please
W: I’m afraid he isn’t in. He’s gone to the library.
M: Could I leave him a message
W: Sure.
M: We are going to ….
W: Oh, wait a second. I’ll get a pen. OK, go ahead. Speak louder, please.
M: Our class is working on an English play. We would like Mr Carter to give us some advice. Could you ask him to call me at 56098821 before 8 o’clock this evening
W:56098821, 8 pm. Who’s calling again Did you say your name is John
M: No, Joey, J-O-E-Y, Joey. I’m Prof. Carter’s student.
W: OK. I’ll make sure he gets the message.
M: Thank you very much. Bye!
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.
W: Come in ,please.
M: Hello, Kate. Where is Jane I want her to type this letter for me.
W: I’m afraid she can’t . She didn’t come to work today.
M: Did she call in sick
W: No. She is studying at home, preparing for an exam.
M: An exam: Is she going to school
W: Yes, she is. She is learning computer-programming at a night school.
M: I see. Are you going to night school, too
W: No, I’m not, not this year. But I’m thinking about taking a course next year.
M: That’s a good idea. Is it expensive
W: No, not really. Anyway, it’s worth the money.
Key to the test paper
Listening
1~5 C D A B D 6~10 B C C B A 11~ 13 B C A 14 ~16 A C D
17.English play 18. some advice 19. 56098821 20. 8 p.m.
21. Typing 22. At home puter programming 24. Night school
Grammar & Vocabulary
25~29 A D D B A 30~34 D A C A A 35~39 C D A D C 40~44 B B B B B B
Cloze
45~49 A B A C C 50~54 B B B A D 55~59 A B C A D 60~64 B B A B D
Reading
65~68 B B C B 69~71 C A B 72~75 B C A A 76~79 D A D C
80~ 84 E B C A D
Translation
It’s the duty of every citizen to protect the environment.
Modern science and technology has made a significant/great impact on that country.
Reports on Iraq War occupied most of the front page of the newspaper.
Compared with the same period last year, car production increased by 150 percent this year.
It is said the unexpected big fire caused more than two hundred people to lose their homes.
Anyone who wants to be successful mustn’t give up in any circumstances, and should always be full of confidence.
Writing
Nowadays, more and more adults and young people go to evening school to improve themselves. The idea of permanent education is popular with people both at work and at school, even those who are retired.
There are a few reasons for this social phenomenon. Firstly, more practical knowledge, such as a good command of a foreign language and computer skills, will provide people with better and wide job opportunities. For adults, especially for those who are at present laid down from their work, they will be well prepared when they return to the job market. For young parents, they can tutor their children after they gain new knowledge.
There is a Chinese old saying: Life is short and art is long. Permanent education is necessary in our society.
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15华师大附中2006-2007学年第一学期期末质量抽测
高三英语试题
2007.1.
考试时间120分钟，满分150分
第一卷
I. Listening Comprehension
Part A Short Conversations
Directions: In Part A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1. A. To breathe fresh air. B. To enjoy nature. C. To have a good rest. D. To plant trees.
2. A. A brand of jeans. B. A new hair style. C. Popular stars. D. School uniforms.
3. A. Lisa’s boss. B. Lisa’s boy friend. C. Lisa’s classmate. D. Lisa’s teacher.
4. A. Giving a lecture on her experience. B. Having a job interview.
C. Putting on an art performance. D. Taking an oral examination.
5. A. This afternoon. B. This evening. C. Tomorrow morning. D.Tomorrow afternoon.
6. A. Excited. B. Funny. C. Nervous. D. Depressed.
7. A. At a clinic. B. In the lab. C. On a bus. D. Near the library.
8. A. She didn’t get the promotion. B. She failed to pass the exam.
C. She had a quarrel with her colleague. D. She had a severe headache.
9. A. He’s applying to a college in Florida. B. She’s applying to a college in Florida.
C. He’s not applying to a college in Florida. D. She’s not applying to a college in Florida.
10. A. The man helps the woman a lot. B. The woman is a good cook.
C. The man once lived here. D. The woman is grateful to the man.
Part B Passages
Directions: In Part B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. Close friends. B. Experienced teachers.
C. Food for the mind. D. Sources of knowledge.
12. A. A book that stays long in print. B. A book that enlarges the experience.
C. A book that lights the fire. D. A reward for time spent.
13. A. Harriet Stowe. B. John Quincy. C. Rachel Carson. D. Tom Paine.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. About 200. B. Over 1,000. C. About 2,000. D. Less than 100.
15. A. An earthquake. B. Heavy rain.
C. Removal of trees. D. Growing population.
16. A. Controlling the growth of population. B. Banning chopping down trees.
C. Growing more plantations. D. Getting busy to protect the environment.
Part C Longer Conversations
Directions: In Part C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
RECIPE(烹饪法) FOR PEANUT BISCUITS
Ingredients(配料) 120 grams of chopped salty peanuts125 milliliters of butter50 grams of sugar200 grams of (17)__________
Steps Melt the butter.(18)__________ butter and sugar together.Mix the dry ingredients with the melted butter.(19)__________ the oven to 175 degrees.Put the (20)__________ into a square tin.Bake for 15 minutes in the oven.
Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.
Name of the show (21)_______________ Buyer’s name John Miller
Date of the show (22)_______________ afternoon __√__ night ______
Seat section (23)_______________ Address 231 Hengshan Road
Number of tickets three Mobile phone No. 13097502846
Ticket price 100 yuan Telephone No. (24) _____________
Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Ⅱ. Grammar and Vocabulary
Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.
25. Our research system can give us an early warning that a new virus ____ things that ____ troublesome.
A. are doing; are B. are doing; is C. is doing; are D. is doing; is
26. In some contexts, the word “mad” means “foolish”, in some “angry”, and in ____ “insane(发疯的)”... You’ll probably find six or seven meanings of the word in a dictionary.
A. another B. others C. the other D. the others
27. There were 3 flu pandemics(全球流行病) in the 20th century: 1918, 1957 and 1968, and the 1918 was by far ____, killing up to 50 million people worldwide.
A. the bad B. the worse C. the worst D. worst
28. Aloe vera(芦荟) is a plant ____ has been used to heal skin for more than 2000 years.
A. / B. that C. where D. who
29. New babies have few ____ against ____, so practising good hygiene(卫生) is essential to prevent infections.
A. defence; germ B. defence; germs C. denfences; germ D. denfences; germs
30. A recent study of 100 adults ____ that morning people are more likely than night folk to stick to healthy routines.
A. has found B. has been found C. have found D. have been found
31. Driving up to the front of our small post office, I was surprised to see plywood(胶合板) covering the area where the plate-glass window ____.
A. can be B. might be C. would be D. used to be
32. At ____ end of ____ life, the thing people often say they regret is not taking enough risks.
A. / ; / B. an; a C. / ; the D. the; /
33. A food that has whole grains ____ it’s healthy, especially if it ____ with sugar.
A. doesn’t mean; is loaded B. doesn’t mean; loads
C. isn’t meant; is loaded D. isn’t meant; loads
34. With each individual ____ their part, we will be well on our way ____ the waste problem.
A. doing; solve B. doing; to solving C. done; to solve D. done; solving
35. Few of us get the ____ seven to nine hours of sleep a night, and many who have time ____ don’t, for fear of spoiling night time sleep.
A. recommended; napping B. recommended; to nap
C. recommending; napping D. recommending; to nap
36. Although parents seem ____ good advice to their sons and daughters, their kids have marked them poorly on being good role models when it comes to dealing with life’s difficulties.
A. given B. giving C. to be given D. to be giving
37. Until now, talking giraffes have starred in cartoons, but never ____ making a sound in real life.
A. have they heard B. have they been heard
C. have heard they D. they have been heard
38. ____ any employer could tell you, there are too many graduates unfit for their jobs in the UK, and employers are becoming suspicious(怀疑的) of the value of university degrees.
A. As B. Since C. Though D. When
39. The Korean language is a very distinct language, although scholars believe ____ it is linked to other languages of Central Asia.
A. how B. that C. what D. which
40. The type of flu that has health experts worried ____ as a bird flu that killed thousands of chickens and six people in Hong Kong in 1997.
A. appeared B. appears C. appearing D. is appearing
41. Generally, high school students are anxious ____ less homework and more sleep.
A. for B. about C. at D. with
42. Laughter, playfulness and relaxation are ____ to the body as well as to the mind.
A. potential B. initial C. beneficial D. casual
43. Take time to establish yourself ____ from your family, and you can see yourself more clearly.
A. selfishly B. ridiculously C. naturally D. independently
44. The higher labor cost in Europe, where more traditional manufacturing methods are employed, ____ for the higher purchase price.
A. accounts B. functions C. grants D. monitors
Ⅲ. Cloze
Directions: For each blank in the following passages 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.
(A)
For some people, the sight of a mouse can be reason to scream. For other mice, the same sight can be reason to sing.
Mice will probably __(45)__ sing their way to any concert, but researchers in the United States have found __(46)__ that mice do, __(47)__, sing.
Scientists already knew that mice make ultrasonic(超声波) sounds—noises that are too high-pitched(高音的) for people to hear __(48)__ special equipment.
To find out whether mice put such sounds together in song-like __(49)__, the researchers recorded the sounds of 45 mice. Using computer __(50)__, they were able to separate the sounds into specific types of syllables(音节), and found the mice produced about 10 syllables per second.
The results showed that nearly all of the mice repeated sequences(顺序) of syllables in different patterns. That’s enough to meet the definition of what scientists __(51)__ song. But not all scientists are __(52)__ that what the mice are doing is __(53)__ singing. To prove it, the researchers must show that there’s learning involved. And, they need to __(54)__ why the mice sing.
45. A. almost B. even C. never D. usually
46. A. coincidence B. evidence C. guidance D. instance
47. A. at once B. by means C. for example D. in fact
48. A. during B. inside C. through D. without
49. A. fashions B. instructions C. patterns D. styles
50. A. access B. printer C. screen D. software
51. A. call B. hear C. sing D. write
52. A. accustomed B. convinced C. involved D. qualified
53. A. actually B. obviously C. simply D. unlikely
54. A. figure out B. get about C. run across D. talk over
(B)
Ero Carrera is watching the computer screen in a lab in California as he tracks a new computer virus slowly circling the globe, targeting cell phones. Working from the US office of the Finnish computer __(55)__ firm, Carrera knows this virus could be the start of something big and __(56)__. He’s one of a couple of hundred “virus hunters” worldwide who guard computers and cell phones from __(57)__. That’s the job for these unlikely action heroes of the Internet age, where quick and curious minds are more important than strong __(58)__.
Carrera works with Tzvetan Chaliavski to form the two-man team in California. Like that of other employees in the anti-virus companies in the world, their work is at the battle front of providing __(59)__ from the damaging of computer virus, worms and Trojans. They break down software to discover a new virus and crack its code. Then they __(60)__ and ship out a software update to customers. Roughly 300 new samples of viruses await the pair on a(n) __(61)__ day.
Carrera has created a mathematical formula(公式), to __(62)__ easily the software structure of viruses. With it, he is better able to compare the many variants(变种) and families of malware(恶意软件). To his __(63)__, Chaliavski, it doesn’t even matter why someone would create a virus. All that __(64)__ is the hunt.
55. A. advertising B. commercial C. printing D. security
56. A. admiring B. exciting C. inviting D. threatening
57. A. attack B. bombing C. competition D. struggle
58. A. heads B. feelings C. muscles D. spirits
59. A. access B. contact C. measures D. protection
60. A. copy B. create C. delete D. download
61. A. average B. original C. previous D. special
62. A. get off B. make out C. pick up D. take in
63. A. assistant B. manager C. partner D. secretary
64. A. ignores B. matters C. overlooks D. rejects
IV. Reading Comprehension
Directions: Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.
(A)
“You didn’t reach secondary-school level!” the supervisor at the Manila manufacturing company yelled. Camelia Santos was frightened by her supervisor’s anger. Even more serious was that without her help, she couldn’t get her job done. The supervisor gave Santos instructions for labeling products, but sometimes they weren’t clear. When she asked for some specific explanation, the supervisor would ignore her. If Santos ended up making mistakes, through no fault of her own, the supervisor would shout at her in front of everyone.
Santos agonized(苦恼) for months. Finally, she approached the company’s human resources department for help. Both she and the supervisor were called into a private meeting to work things out. Santos said she was willing to learn but she had to have clear instructions. She also needed to know that she wasn’t going to be humiliated(羞辱) in front of her colleagues if there were problems. The supervisor agreed to Santos’s requests and from that day, they worked together without problems.
Difficult bosses, colleagues or employees exist everywhere. Meeting with difficult people in the workplace is inevitable and dealing with them is no easy task.
Workers in western countries exercise their rights to protect themselves more than Asians. In Asian countries, victims are often fearful of losing face and family respect, so they suffer in silence.
Even without legal protection, there are strategies(策略) you can use to help you—everything from facing them bravely to avoiding meeting them skillfully.
65. The underlined word yelled in the second line probably means “____”.
A. appealed loudly B. claimed formally C. shouted angrily D. whispered kindly
66. The pronoun they in the fourth line refers to ____ in the context.
A. employees B. instructions C. products D. supervisors
67. When meeting with difficult bosses, westerners tend to ____.
A. protect themselves by law B. quit the job immediately
C. avoid meeting them skillfully D. suffer in silence
68. What will the author of the article discuss next
A. How to protect yourself legally.
B. Strategies to deal with difficult people.
C. The loss caused by the difficult people in business.
D. The reasons of being silent in Asian countries.
(B)
One picture in the Wonder Book of Knowledge I had as a little boy showed a man reading a book while floating in the Dead Sea. What a miracle! How would it feel to lie back in water so thick with salt that it was impossible to sink
Fed by the Jordan River and smaller streams, the Dead Sea is the lowest point on the earth’s surface, and its water is ten times saltier than the Mediterranean(地中海). With evaporation(蒸发) its only outlet, salt and other minerals become super-concentrated.
Earlier this year, I drove down the long, steep hill to realise my dream. The shoreline was a broad area of bare salt-mud, but the water edge was far out of sight. Had somebody pulled the Dead Sea’s plug I wondered. Eli Dror, an Israeli official, explained the problem: “The Dead Sea is drying up. Every year, the surface drops about one metre, and as the water level falls, shallow areas are left high and dry.”
Over the last half-century, the five neighbouring countries have collectively diverted(使......转向) nearly all the water flowing into the Dead Sea to meet human and agricultural needs. Result: the Dead Sea is being emptied.
With population in the region set to double at least in the next 50 years, there is little hope of restoring the water being diverted for human consumption. No country has a drop to spare for the Dead Sea, where they know it will just evaporate. To dream of opening the dams and restoring natural balance is plainly unrealistic.
Yet one ambitious high-tech dream may turn out to be not only the salvation(拯救) of the Dead Sea but also a ticket to peace around its shores. The “Red-Dead” is a proposed $5 billion project to bring sea water some 240 kilometres by pipeline and canal from the Red Sea to the Dead Sea. The Red-Dead may be the only solution, but even if the project is carried out successfully, the Dead Sea will be 10 to 20 metres lower than now and two thirds of its current size.
Whatever the future holds, the Dead Sea’s magical mix of sun, mud, sea and salt will surely survive. Many might complain that the Dead Sea is half empty—but for me the Dead Sea will always be half full.
69. Which is the best title for the passage
A. Dead Sea—Miracle of the World B. Save the environment of the Dead Sea
C. Slow Shrinking of the Dead Sea D. Why Is the Dead Sea So Salty
70. The shrinking of the Dead Sea is mainly caused by ____ according to the passage.
A. a severe reduction of the water flowing into the sea
B. rapid evaporation of the water in the Dead Sea area
C. the increasing quantity of water drawn from the sea
D. very low annual rainfall in the Dead Sea Area
71. Which of the following is NOT right according to the passage
A. With no outlet to any ocean, the Dead Sea has become by evaporation the saltiest on earth.
B. Burdened with the growing population, the neighbouring countries have almost cut off the sources of the Dead Sea.
C. No country in the area will consider diverting less water from the Jordan River.
D. The Red-Dead Project has not only brought water to the Dead Sea, but peace to the area as well.
72. Which of the following statements will the author approve of
A. If the Dead Sea dried up, great natural disasters would happen in the region.
B. The Dead Sea will not survive no matter what people do to save it.
C. The five neighbouring countries should stop diverting water from the Jordan River.
D. Though the Dead Sea is shrinking gradually, it will not die.
(C)
Counting the world's population may seem a bit like counting the stars in the sky, but not if you know how to go about it the right way. And there are as many ways to do it as there are countries, the United Nations recently discovered at a four-day conference attended by number-happy scientists from 55 countries. The idea was to see how countries are using technology to make the census(人口普查)-taking exercises more manageable and accurate.
The software technology leader of South East Asia, Singapore, carries out its census the cool way. It puts questionnaires(问卷) on the Internet. For its census in 2000, Brazil used palm top computers and mobile phones to get data from the remotest parts of the Amazon. India for its 2001 census, used the television medium to spread the message of the census and its importance.
Turkey, on the other hand, has simpler methods to ensure that everyone is counted: the army sets up roadblocks all over the country! And in the former Soviet Republic of Kyrgyzstan, people coming forward to be counted get a lottery ticket(彩票), with the winner getting an apartment for free, as the prize…
In 1995, the UN started an extremely huge 10-year program, to analyze the census systems of various countries and see how they could be made more efficient, so that even if technologies change, the basic efficiency of the census method remained.
One of the interesting facts that came to light at the conference was that while people in developing countries are more willing to get themselves counted, citizens of developed countries, such as the USA, do not take to "government-sponsored visits".
73. At the conference, scientists from 55 countries ____.
A. competed for the best way of census-taking B. developed the technology of census system
C. shared various ways of census-taking D. worked out the world population
74. The underlined phrase take to in the last sentence probably means ____.
A. begin as a habit of B. feel a liking for
C. hide themselves from D. lessen the value of
75. We can find all the following facts in the passage EXCEPT that ____.
A. census-taking is carried out on the Internet in South East Asia
B. the 10-year program is to maintain the basic efficiency of the census method
C. just as there’re different countries in the world, so are there different ways in census
D. mobile phones, television, lottery tickets and even the army have been used in census
(D)
Home Tournament Destination Germany Fun & Games Organization Classic Football
The fifth and last sales period for 2006 FIFA World Cup match tickets will start on 1st of May 2006 and will end by 9th of July 2006. Ticket applications submitted(提交) during this period will be processed in the order of receipt (according to the principle of “First come, first served“). Ticket allocation(分配) will end when all tickets set aside for the fifth sales period have been allocated, or by 9th of July latest. Ticket supplies will be frequently updated as new tickets become available through to the end of the period. Tickets will become available from those offered for resale after being returned for non-payment or other reasons. For this reason, more tickets may be available later in the period than at the beginning. How can I apply for tickets There are three ways to apply for tickets for the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany (TM):
- Applications via(通过) internet: Through www. applications may be submitted.
- Applications by post: The official 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany (TM) application form must be used for applications by post. This form is available for download at www.. This form may also be requested under the address given below: 2006 FIFA World Cup (TM) Ticketing Center
Subject: 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany (TM)
60583 Frankfurt am Main
GermanyThe filled out form must be signed and returned to the same address.
- Applications by fax: Applications by fax are only possible by using the official 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany (TM) application form. This form is available for download at www.. It may also be requested by fax: 49-(0)180-5 62 2006-1
The filled out form must be signed and faxed to 49-(0)180-5 62 2006-9. What information must I provide when buying tickets Persons applying for 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany tickets must be at least 18 years of age. Such persons may also apply for tickets for persons under 18.The following information must be provided on the application form by the applicant and any joint applicants: Last name, first name, street, postcode, town/city, country, nationality, sex, date of birth, passport number, e-mail address (optional(非强制的) on postal and fax applications), telephone number (optional), further address details (optional). Applicants must also specify the number and type of tickets required. The applicant must enter details of the method of payment. The applicant name and name of the credit card/account holder must be identical.
76. Where is the 2006FIFA World Cup (TM) Ticketing Center located
A. In Berlin. B. In Frankfurt. C. In Hamburg. D. In Munich.
77. No matter how you apply for the tickets for the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany (TM), You have to ____ according to the passage.
A. download an application form from the internet
B. fill out and submit the application form by fax or post
C. make it clear how many tickets you want to buy
D. provide your e-mail address as well as your permanent address
78. Why is it possible for more tickets to be available later in the 5th period than at the beginning
A. Because the ticket center has set aside more tickets for those last-minute applicants.
B. Because more exciting games will be played by the participating teams at that time.
C. Because there are fewer football fans who want to buy tickets at the end of the period.
D. Because there’s a possibility that some tickets applied for before be returned.
79. Which of the following CANNOT be inferred from the passage
A. Every applicant must provide the name of their own credit card/account in the application form.
B. Every applicant has the right to choose their way to pay for the tickets.
C. Persons under eighteen years old can apply for tickets via some adult applicants.
D. To ensure that you get them, you’d better apply for the tickets as early as you can when the 5th sales period starts.
(E)
Directions: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need.
Steps to a Perfect Holiday
80.
When you sit down to plan your holiday, the first step is to make sure you’re very clear about what you want to get out of it. Do you want an immersion in culture, or do you want to simply recharge your body batteries Do you want to read a sack of novels or tango till dawn Do you want extensive family bonding time or time for every member of the family to try things on their own
81.
Get a good guidebook or two and read up on the culture, history and attractions of the destination. Surf the Internet for more information; read local publications online. The more you know, the better you’ll be able to appreciate the place and choose from the many options it presents. And the better you’ll understand all the new things—sights, issues, people, rituals—you encounter.
82.
Take clothes that are adaptable and cram everything you need into a carry-on bag if you can. Your heart will soar when you get to skip a line at check-in—and when you arrive and breeze by passengers waiting for their bags.
83.
Remember that the best moments of just about any trip are the unexpected ones. Leave plenty of time to visit an irresistible shop, have a long chat with an old-timer at a café or go on an impromptu day trip with new-found friends to a secret local spot.
84.
Eat where the locals eat; shop where they shop. Ask the hotel clerk for recommendations. On my last trip to Hawaii, I heard about a neighbourhood hula festival from a hotel clerk. I feasted on homemade bread and fried chicken, and watched a heart-warming hula. It’s one of my most treasured memories. Open yourself up to the locals and you’ll find your most precious souvenirs.
第二卷
I. Translation
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
1. 你简直不能想象，当时我有多激动。(hardly)
2. 即使在病重期间，他也没有停止帮助那个女孩。(even)
3. 他学得越多，越是觉得自己少见寡闻。(ignorant)
4. 请再检查一遍，确保没有任何细节被忽视了。(overlook)
5. 现在很多年轻人所缺乏的，不是书本知识，而是实践经验。(not... but...)
6. 朋友应该是无论发生什么，都能与你同甘共苦的人。(share)
II. Guided Writing
Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
假设你所在的学校有一片空地，学校最近决定对其充分利用，你有什么建议？请根据校园的布局(如图所示)和你的想法，给出理由。
第一学期期末质量抽测高三英语试题 答 题 卷 2007.1.
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I. Listening Comprehension
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I. Listening Comprehension
Part A Short Conversations
Directions: In Part A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1. M: Spring is here! It’s the time to be outdoors and enjoy nature. Can I take the day off
tomorrow
W: What No!
Q: Why does the man want to take the day off
2. W: Well, have you heard of JLA jeans
M: Yeah, they are really in style right now. All the popular kids are wearing them.
Q: What are they talking about
3. M: So how do you like working for Jeff, Lisa
W: I like it a lot. Jeff is kind and always has wonderful ideas.
Q: Who is Jeff
4. M: Good! Now tell me, why do you think you’re the right person for this position
W: Well… I have gained a lot of experience from the past two years. And I believe I can handle
more responsibilities.
Q: What is the woman doing
5. W: When would you like to take a tour of our school
M: Hmm… how about tomorrow, any time after 12 o’clock
Q: When would the man like to take the tour
6. W: So, are you excited about graduating and going to college
M: Actually, I’m very nervous. I thought it would be fun deciding which college to go to.
Q: How does the man feel about graduating and going to college
7. M: Hi, Rebecca. Have you seen Amber I’m supposed to meet her here.
W: Amber Yes, I saw her with a tall guy near the library.
Q: Where did the woman see Amber
8. M: Oh, Ellen, it hurts me to see you like this. Please, don’t be sad.
W: But I was sure I was going to be promoted.
Q: What’s the matter with Ellen
9. W: Hey, Matt! Do you know all my friends are applying to colleges in Florida
M: All your friends And what am I Aren’t I a friend
Q: What does the man mean
10. W: I am so glad you could come over for dinner.
M: Thank you for inviting me. I really miss living here.
Q: What can we infer from the conversation
Part B Passages
Directions: In Part B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
Read for life, all your life. Nothing ever invented provides such food for the mind, such infinite reward for time spent, as a good book. Read to your heart’s content. Let one book lead to another. They nearly always do.
Take up a great author and read everything he or she has written. Read about places you’ve never been: sailing down the Mississippi with Huckleberry Finn, or wandering in the streets in St Petersburg with Anna Karenina. Read books that changed history: Tom Paine’s Common Sense, Harriet Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring.
Read those books you know you’re supposed to have read and imagined as dry or uninteresting. A classic may be defined as a book that stays long in print, and a book stays long in print only because it’s outstanding. Why exclude the outstanding from your experience And when you read a book you love—a book you feel has enlarged the experience of being alive, a book that “lights the fire”—then spread the word.
To carry a book with you wherever you go is old advice and good advice. John Adams urged his son John Quincy to carry a volume of poetry. “You will never be alone,” he said, “with a poet in your pocket.”
Questions:
11. What does the speaker compare books to
12. What does the speaker define a classic as
13. Who wrote the book Uncle Tom’s Cabin
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
Trees are pretty important to the environment. So it makes sense that if you chop down too many of these and don't replace them you're going to run into all sorts of problems.
The Philippines knows all about that. It's lost more than two thirds of its forest area in less than a hundred years. Add heavy rain to that and this is what can happen. In 2003, a sudden fall of earth down a hill, or we call a landslide, killed around two hundred people. Recently another landslide buried an entire village in mud. It's believed more than one thousand people died. The cause of this landslide is still being debated. Most say it was the heavy rainfall. I mean we're talking about two thousand millimetres of rain in ten days - that's quite a downpour. Some say a minor earthquake played a part, while others blame the removal of trees. Of course it could be a combination of all those things.
While the Philippines banned chopping down trees for several years, it started again in 2005.
Partly because the Philippines’ population is growing at a rapid rate, so the land is needed for other reasons, things like housing and farming.
So how do you support the increasing population without ruining the environment
Grow more plantations—forests where trees are for commercial use, so native forests aren't destroyed. Better get busy.
Questions:
14. How many people died in the 2003 landslide
15. What is not blamed for the cause of the recent landslide in the Philippines
16. What does the speaker suggest in order to support the population without ruining the environment
Part C Longer Conversations
Directions: In Part C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
W: Hi, Peter, what’s up
M: Not much. I just need your help. Do you know how to make biscuits
W: Yes. You know I am a great cook. But why are you interested in cooking
M: I’ve invited some Chinese friends to tea tomorrow, and I’d like to let them taste something British.
W: Good idea. What about peanut biscuits That’s my favorite.
M: Yeah.
W: You just need some butter, flour, sugar and peanuts. And that’s easy to...
M: Wait, wait, wait... How much butter and ...
W: Oh, let me see. You need 200 grams of flour, 50 grams of sugar, 120 grams of chopped salty peanuts, and 125 milliliters of butter.
M: Right. And then
W: You have to melt the butter, and stir the sugar in it. Then, mix the other ingredients. After that, put the mixture into a square tin. And then bake it for about 15 minutes. Oh, I forgot to tell you. You’ve to heat the oven to 175 degrees before you put in the mixture. Then you can enjoy the delicious biscuits with your guests.
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.
W: Hello, This is Shanghai Grand Theatre, Box Office. Can I help you
M: I would just like to know when the musical “The Lion King” will be on
W: Ah, The Lion King. From July 19th to October 12th. And tickets are hot on sale now.
M: Now That’s good. What’s the price for the weekend evenings
W: From 140 to 800 yuan.
M: Dear! But can I have a student’s ticket or a discount for booking earlier
W: Sorry, you can’t. But you can get a 100-yuan ticket if you’d like to see the performance on the afternoon of Saturdays or Sundays. The afternoon show begins at half past one.
M: That sounds great. But where will the 100-yuan seats be Far from the stage
W: Yes, side seats in the section of upper circle. But if you book now, you can choose a seat a bit nearer. And usually, 100-yuan seat are sold out first.
M: Hmm... let me see. Can I have three 100-yuan tickets on Saturday, August 19th
W: Three for August 19th, the afternoon performance
M: Yes. And can you deliver the tickets How will I pay for them
W: Yes, we have that service. And you can pay for the tickets when you get them.
M: That’s good.
W: And we’ll phone you before delivering.
M: All right, I’ll take the tickets.
W: OK. Could I know your name, please
M: John Miller.
W: And your address
M: 231, Hengshan Road.
W: What’s your telephone number, please
M: 58941173. And my mobile phone number is 13097502846.
W: Thank you.
Key:
1-10 BAABD CDACC 11-16 CAA ADC
17. flour 18. Stir 19. Heat 20. mixture
21. The Lion King 22. August 19th 23. upper circle 24. 58941173
25-44 CBCBD ADDAB BDBAB AACDA
45-54 CBDDC DABAA 55-64 DDACD BABCB
65-84 CBAB CADD CBA BCDA CFEDA
Translation
1. You can hardly imagine how excited I was at that time.
2. Even when he was seriously ill, he didn’t stop helping the girl.
3. The more he learns/has learned, the more he feels that he is ignorant.
4. Please check (it) again and/to make sure (that) no details have been overlooked.
5. What many young people lack (in) now is not book knowledge, but practical experience.
6. A friend is a person who can share your joys and sorrows/comforts and hardships/happiness and sadness, no matter what/ whatever happens.
Guided Writing (略)
A. Go local
B. Enjoy yourself
C. Know your goals
D. Leave time for new findings
E. Pack light and right
F. Read up before you go
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