上海市高二上期末英语试卷2（答案+听力原文）
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上海市高二上期末英语试卷2（含答案）
I. Listening Comprehension（25分）
Section A
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1. A. In the bakery B. In a bank C. On a farm D. In a restaurant
2.A. Guest and receptionist. B. Passenger and air hostess.
C. Customer and shop assistant. D. Patient and nurse.
3. A. The woman will cook. B. He’ll be back in a bad mood.
C. He won’t buy enough. D. He will have to buy food for the dinner.
4.A. It brings him a lot of convenience B. It makes his life inconvenient
C. It has nothing to do with his life D. It improves his study efficiency
5. A. He invites the woman to go sightseeing in Shanghai.
B. He will go to Shanghai on business and for sightseeing.
C. He hasn’t decided yet what to do in Shanghai.
D. He doesn’t like working but traveling.
6. A．A reporter B．An athlete C．A fisherman D．An organizer
A. What to take up as a hobby． B．How to keep fit．
C. How to handle pressure． D．What to play with．
8. A. Read the books. B. Go to buy the books in the shop.
C. Go to his grandpa for some books. D. Search for the books on the Internet.
9.A. She can use his phone if she wants. B. There is no charge for phone calls.
C. His phone is out of order, too. D. She can call him later.
10. A. Amy didn’t seem to be nervous during her speech.
B. Amy needs more training in making public speeches.
C. He doesn’t think highly of Amy’s presentation.
D. He can hardly understand Amy’s presentation.
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two passages and a longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the question 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.
11. A. Norway. B. Denmark. C. Canada. D. New Zealand.
12. A. People can lengthen their life B. People are honest with each other.
C. The country is strong enough. D. People are free to choose their life.
13. A. The happiness rating of the USA ranked 15th last year.
B. People in Europe are the happiest around the world.
C. National poverty can make its people unhappy.
D. The least happy country is South Africa.
D. If they have a complaint.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following lecture.
14. A. The woman’s nose. B. The woman’s hair.
C. The woman’s face. D. The woman’s pumpkins.
15. A. Her art instructor. B. A person from an advertising agency .
C. One of her classmates. D. One of her challengers.
16. A. Discouraged. B. Productive.
C. Inspiring. D. Perseverant.
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
17. A. A chef tends to work at entry level jobs.
B. A chef works in a non-professional setting.
C. A chef has the ability to create the recipe.
D. A chef is as professional as a cook.
18. A. He received the training in the culinary (烹饪) school.
B. He stuck to the traditional recipe without any change.
C. He had a natural skill in cooking the cuisine.
D. His latest book was on the list of NYT bestseller list.
19. A. Make some easy dishes like chopping vegetables.
B. Cook with the accurate measurement and no spice.
C. Make an efficient and delicate cooking.
D. Cook with creativity and passion.
20. A. Working as a chef. B. Dos and don’ts about a chef.
C. Tips for cooking. D. Recommendation of a bestseller.
II. Grammar and Vocabulary （20分）
Section A
Directions: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages 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.
My husband, my four-month-old daughter and I set out on a five-day journey from California to Washington. We had to stop frequently __21_____(relax) ourselves.
One of our stops, once we crossed the Oregon border, was at a Black Bear Diner. Walking towards the front door we noticed a gentleman ___22____ (stand) at one side. He was clearly untidy, without shoes and wearing worn clothing. We passed right by him and opened the restaurant door. Then something told me to go back.
Thinking the gentleman ____23__need something to eat, I turned around and said to the gentleman, “Sir, are you hungry?” He said, “Yes.” I then asked, “May we buy you something to eat?” He responded with, “Sure, I can order something __24__.”
My husband opened the door and the gentleman went straight to the counter. I told him to order __25__ he wanted. The manager of the restaurant came over quite quickly and looked frightened. I spoke before he had an opportunity to say anything. “This gentleman will have lunch with us today,” I said. “Please add his order __26__ our bill.” The manager said with a frown(皱眉), “OK.” We turned to our table and the gentleman said, loudly and quickly, “Thank you!” Soon we seated ourselves at the table and upon finishing our meal we __27__ (hand) our bill. I asked my husband what the gentleman __28___(order). One fresh orange juice, one coffee, one breakfast combination with a slide of hash browns.
When we left the restaurant I looked for the gentleman __29___ didn’t see him, but that very small act just made my day. I hope in some small way we were able to bring some joy into his life, _30__ _____ it only lasted for a few minutes.
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.met B. compliments C. invariably D. knock E. sufficiently F. room
G. ages H. reliability I. standing J. bound K. glory
Old Friends, Good Friends
More than 30 years ago, when I took my first job in New York City, I found myself working with a number of young women. Some I got to know just in passing, but others gradually became my friends. Today, six of these women remain an important part of my life. They are more than simply friends, more even than close friends. They are old friends, as essential as sunshine and more dear to me than ever. These people share a long ___31____ history with me. In fact, old friends are a lot like promises. They put 32 into the uncertainty of life and establish a link between the past, present, and future.
The attachment between friends who have known each other for many years is 33 to be complex. On occasion we are exceedingly close, and at other times one or both of us 34 step back. Rise and fall. Thick and thin. How smoothly and gently we negotiate these hills and valleys has everything to do with how well the friendship 35 .
Sometimes events intervene (干预) in a way that requires us to rework the term of a relationship. A friend starts a second career. Let's say, and suddenly has less free time. Another remarries, adding someone new to the equation. Talk honestly and listen to each other to find out if the other’s needs are being ____36____. Renegotiating pays ____37____ to life’s inevitable changes and says that we consider our friendships worthy of preserving.
Old friends are familiar with the layers of our lives. They have been there in the gloom (阴暗) and the ____38____. Even so, there's always ____39____ to know more about another person. Of course, self-disclosure can make even old friends more vulnerable, so go slowly: Sharing the one world can open new doors, but only if we ____40____ first.
Time is the prime commodity between old friends --- by this I mean the time spent doing things together. Whether it's face to face over a cup of coffee, side by side while jogging, ear to ear over the phone, or via email and letters, don't let too much time go by without sharing your thoughts with each other.
III. Reading comprehension (45分)
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.
University educators largely think highly of the wonders of teaching through technology. However, critics __41__ whether something is lost when professors and lectures rely too heavily on electronic media or when __42__ with students takes place remotely — in cyberspace（网络空间）__43__ the real space of the classroom. Hans Ulrich Gumbrecht, the Professor of Literature at Stanford University, is one such critic. ―I think this enthusiastic and sometimes childish and __44__ pushing toward the more technology the better, the more websites the better teacher, is very dangerous and is indeed __45__ he indicates.
However, Gumbrecht warns that there are few studies either supporting or rejecting the hypothesis (假设) that traditional ways of teaching are __46__ to teaching via the Internet. He says that he could point only to his feeling that real classroom presence should be __47__, and emphasizes the need for educator to examine critically where technology __48__ a useful teaching function and where it does not.
Yet, Gumbrecht allows that, for courses in which knowledge transmission is the only purpose, electronic media probably can do the job well enough. Indeed, as a result of 20th century’s knowledge __49__ and the increasing costs of higher education, using technology for the transmission of information is probably __50__, he admits. However, knowledge transmission should not be the most important function of the university, he maintains, __51__ that universities should be places where people face open questions, places for intellectual complexity and riskful thinking.
We are not about finding or transmitting solutions; we are not about recipes; we are not about making intellectual life easy. Challenging complexity is what __52__ your mind. It is something like intellectual gymnastics. And this is what makes you a suitable member of the society. Moreover, discussions in the physical presence of others can lead to the intellectual __53__. There’s a(an) __54__ change, and you don’t know how it happens. Discussions in the physical presence have the capacity of being the catalyst (催化剂) for such intellectual breakthroughs. The possibility of in-classroom teaching of letting something happen which cannot happen if you teach by the transmission of information is its __55__.
41.
A. deny
B. question
C. object
D. comment
42.
A. combination
B. cooperation
C. presentation
D. interaction
43.
A. more than
B. less than
C. rather than
D. other than
44.
A. blind
B. tough
C. passive
D. rough
45.
A. impersonal
B. disastrous
C. illogical
D. immoral
46.
A. superior
B. related
C. opposed
D. equal
47.
A. approved
B. reformed
C. maintained
D. removed
48.
A. serves
B. conveys
C. delivers
D. identifies
49.
A. evaluation
B. evolution
C. emission
D. explosion
50.
A. affordable
B. flexible
C. inevitable
D. predictable
51.
A. confirming
B. urging
C. complaining
D. noting
52.
A. expands
B. limits
C. comforts
D. awakes
53.
A. decline
B. innovation
C. consequence
D. formation
54.
A. qualitative
B. irregular
C. protective
D. minor
55.
A. criticism
B. strength
C. demonstration
D. involvement
Section B
Directions: Read the following passage. 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)
Small discoveries in Indonesia are causing a stir in the science world .Researchers have unearthed (挖掘)tiny bones that they believe belong to an entirely new human species .If that’s true ,it will change how we think about our ancestors .
Clues that the little people may have lived long ago were first revealed last year in the scientific journal Nature .Scientists said that they had found the bones of a three-foot-tall female on the island of Flores, in Indonesia .When they looked more closely ,they saw that the nearly complete skeleton(骨骼)belonged to a full-grown adult. Researchers named her Hobbit,after the tiny heroes of the Lord of the Rings books.
Now the team is saying it has unearthed even more pieces of the puzzle ,including a jawbone and parts of arms ,legs and hands from several individuals, as well as stone tools .They reported their find in Nature this month. “The new evidence makes it very clear that these people are a new species ,distinct from modern humans,”Peter Brown, a scientist on the team ,said. They named these ancient humans Homo floresiensis.
Brown says that these little people lived as recently as 12,000 years ago.If Homo floresiensis was a different species from modern humans, that would make our family tree bigger than we knew. It means, says Brown, that “until recently ,a relative shared the planet with us. ”
Many scientists think a new species is unlikely .Some argue that the bones must have belonged to modern humans whose small size was the result of a genetic problem.
Daniel E. Lieberman,a scientist at Harvard University,thinks that the debate over the discovery is healthy. He believes that the questions and arguments raised by critics will help us learn more about these unusual skeletons.”Disagreement is an important part of the scientific process,”Lieberman said.“ As far as I’m concerned,the story’s only just begun. ”
56. Researchers name the skeleton Hobbit because ______
it is a figure described in the Lord of the Rings
it resembles the tiny heroes in a set of books
it proves to be a full-grown adult
it belongs to an ancient human species
57. Small discoveries in Indonesia are important because _____
they are revealed in the scientific journal Nature
they are made by Peter Brown ,a famous scientist
they are about ancestors of modern humans
they might provide new evidence for human study
58. According to Daniel E.Lieberman ________
Homo floresiensis doesn’t exist
Disagreement leads to further research
The investigation hasn’t begun yet
Our family tree is bigger than we knew
59. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?
Comparison between Different Peoples
Arguments over Human Origin
Discovery of a Possible New Human Species
History of Indonesian People
(B)
A Journey to Australia
THE BEST SHOPPING IN SYDNEY
Sydney is one of the world's biggest cities and has something for everyone when it comes to shopping. You will find excellent Australian products alongside the best that the world has to offer. At the bottom of Sydney Tower, you can shop in 160 of Sydney's favorite stores including 16 jewelry stores and many gift and fashion shops. It's all at Westfield Centrepoint.
Information: 9231 9300.
SOVEREIGN HILL
This prize-winning living museum is where Australia's history comes alive! Visit daily or stay for the night and experience life of the Gold Rush days. A wonderful nightly sound and light show, “Blood on the Southern Cross” tells the story of the famous Eureka Uprising. Enjoy shopping along with real life character and entertainment. 4-star hotel and breakfast.
Information: 5331 1944
ANCHORAGE RESTAURANT
Come and enjoy our delicious Cantonese seafood right on the water's edge in the historic fishing port of Williamstown with views of the city centre across Port Phillip Bay. Open 7 days a week.
Lunch: Sunday to Friday
11:00 am-2:00 pm
Dinner: Monday to Saturday
5:00pm.-10: 30pm.
Information: 9397 6270 or 9397 7799
COOK'S COTTAGE
Built by James and Grace Cook, parents of Captain James Cook, Cook's Cottage stands proud in the Fitzroy Gardens as a reminder of life in the eighteenth century, and as a celebration and commemoration of the life and travels of Captain James Cook.
Open 9:00 am -5:00 pm daily, and until 5:30 pm during the summer.
Information: 9419 4677.
60. Where can you spend the night in a tour?
A. Cook's Cottage. B. Westfield Centrepoint.
C. Sydney Tower. D. Sovereign Hill.
61. What is the time that Cook's Cottage is open on Saturday in the summer?
A. 11:00 am-2:00 pm. B. 5:00 pm-10:30 pm.
C. 9:00 am-5:30 pm. D. 9:00 am-5:00 pm.
62. The Anchorage Restaurant is ____________.
A. in Williamstown B. in the centre of the city
C. in Anchorage D. in a Cantonese fishing port
(C)
A study, by San Diego Zoo Global conservationists, released this week (Sept. 12, 2016) is casting new light on how scientists evaluate polar bear diet and weight loss during their fasting（禁食）season. On average, a polar bear loses up to 30 percent of its total body mass（体重）while fasting during the open-water season. Although some scientists previously believed land-based foods could supplement（补充） the bears’ nutritional needs until the sea ice returns, a new study published in the scientific journal Physiological and Biochemical Zoology has revealed that access to land-based food is not sufficient to reduce the rate of body mass loss for fasting polar bears.
The study--undertaken by Manitoba Sustainable Development, the University of Alberta, and Environment and Climate Change Canada--weighed polar bears that were captured in the Polar Bear Holding Facility in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada from 2009 to 2014. Polar bears were kept in this facility as part of the Polar Bear Alert Program, which aims to reduce conflict between humans and polar bears around the town of Churchill. Polar bears are not fed while in the facility, which allowed for a controlled measure of their weight loss. On average, polar bears lost 2.2 pounds (1 kilogram) of mass per day--exactly the same amount as free-ranging（自由放养的）bears measured during the ice-free season on the coastline of Hudson Bay. Scientists reported that even with land-based food opportunities, polar bears lost the same amount of weight.
Some studies have suggested that polar bears could adapt to land-based foods to offset the missing calories during a shortened hunting period on the ice,‖ said Nicholas Pilfold, Ph. D., lead author of the study and a postdoctoral associate in Applied Animal Ecology at San Diego Zoo Global. ―Yet, our results prove otherwise this, as unfed polar bears in our study lost mass at the same rate as free-ranging bears that had access to land-based food.
Researchers also estimated starvation timelines for adult males and subadults, and found that subadults were more likely to starve before their adult counterparts. ―Subadult polar bears have lower fat stores, and the added energy demands associated with growth,‖ said Pilfold, ―Future reductions to on-ice hunting opportunities due to sea ice loss will affect the younger polar bears first--especially given that these bears are less-experienced hunters.
63.What is the finding of this newly-released study?
A.Wild polar bears are facing the danger of starvation and extinction.
B.Land-based food can’t meet the nutritional needs of wild polar bears.
C.Wild polar bears can avoid weight loos in a properly designed facility.
D.Traditional ways to measure polar bear diet and weight loos are not accurate.
64.Which of the following is TRUE about the study?
A.It was actually part of the Polar Bear Alert Program.
B.It aimed to prevent the polar wildlife from extinction.
C.It compared the weight loss between unfed and free-ranging polar bears.
D.It measured the weight of polar bears during on-ice hunting seasons.
65.The underlined word ―offset‖ in the fourth paragraph means ________.
A. take over B. take up C. make into D. make up for
66. The reasons why subadults are more likely to suffer during open-water season include ________.
① They have less fat storage. ② They need more energy for growth.
③ They lack hunting opportunities. ④ They are slower in adapting to ice loss.
A. ①② B. ③④ C. ①②③ D. ②③④
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.
A. These questions may well get clearer and clearer during the process of academic writing.
B. The introduction should function as the hook which draws the reader in and holds his attention.
C. It is a formal skill, which requires precision and accuracy, and is perfected by continuous and
dedicated practice.
D. If one is hesitant to answer even one of the aforementioned questions, one had better not write at all!
E. It may take one a considerable period of time to know the skills of academic writing, even long after
his/her college graduation.
F. It is a time-consuming activity and demands patience and perseverance.
The art of academic writing is not easy to master. (67) _________________ Academic writing is the skilful exposition and explanation of an argument, which the writer has carefully researched and developed over a sustained period of time. (68) __________________ But the joy of reading and sharing with others, one’s succinctly composed piece of argument, is incomparable.
Before beginning to write, the writer must ask himself a few questions – Why am I writing? What is it that I intend to share with others? What purpose will my writing serve? Have I read enough about the topic or theme about which I am going to write? (69) _________________ Because academic writing is a serious activity – it makes one part of a shared community of readers and writers who wish to disseminate and learn from well-argued pieces of writing.
The structure of an argumentative essay should take the form of – Introduction (which should be around ten percent of the entire essay), Body (it should constitute eighty percent of the piece) and the Conclusion (again, ten per cent of the essay). (70) _________________ The body should include cogent and coherently linked paragraphs and the conclusion should re-state the argument and offer a substantial ending to the piece.
IV. Summary Writing (10分)
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.
Negative self talk and negative energy can affect you in many ways and cause you additional stress. Because of this, developing more positive self talk is an important way to reduce stress in your life. You can help yourself maintain a positive frame of mind --which will help with positive self talk一by surrounding yourself with positive energy in your life. You can get that by adding some elements to your life.
Listening to music that not only has a soothing melody, but an uplifting message, can be great for developing positive self talk. Have you ever had a song “stuck in your head” for a few hours or days，the lyrics repeating themselves in your mind?” If those lyrics were positive and inspirational，that would be a good thing. It’s a much better mental soundtrack to have than a running stream of complaints, criticisms of self-limiting thoughts，or even songs that had more depressing or sad lyrics.
Books on strength, personal power, enlightenment, or self help can be good resources to help you change your outlook and the things you say to yourself. Rather than bringing habitual self-defeating thoughts, you can find yourself thinking of new can-do concepts when time gets tough.
One of the most important ways you can get and keep positive energy in your life is with the company you keep. Do your friends uplift you, or bring you down? Are they critical，or complementary? Ideal friendships provide support when you’re down, fun when you’re up, wisdom when you’re lost, and positive regard. Good friends can inspire you to reach greater heights，and see your strengths even when you don’t always. Pay attention to how your friends make you feel，and if they’re less than supportive, start putting your energy and time toward people who are better suited to be your friend.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
VI. Translation (15分)
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
1.你有兴趣参加今晚的英语演讲比赛吗？（mood）
2.与家人外出度假日益受到人们的推崇。( popular)
3.这位经理有丰富的酒店管理经验，因此他处理客人的投诉总是得心应手。（so）
4.就实际效果来看，新的规则极大地改善了交通状况，受到了群众的认可。（recognize）
5.我突然想到今天应该要去听那个讲座，但是却起晚了，错过了入场时间。（occur）
VII. Guided Writing (25分)
Directions: Write an English composition in 100-120 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
外国学生来我校访学，要求了解汉语成语典故。请你从“刻舟求剑”和“坐井观天”两个成语典故中选取一个，用英语向他们介绍。
具体要求：
1. 引出你要介绍的成语；
2. 说出它的字面意义和寓意；
3. 用一个具体的实例，对它加以应用。
高二年级上期末英语试卷参考答案及评分标准
Listening
1-5 DBDBB 6-10 BCDAA
11-13 BDC 14-16 DBD 17-20 CADA
II. Grammar and vocabulary
21.to relax 22. standing 23. might 24. myself 25. whatever/what
26. to 27. were handed 28.had ordered 29. but 30. even if /even though
31-35 IHJCG 36-40 ABKFD
III. Reading comprehension
Section A: 41—45 BDCAB 46-50 ACADC 51-55 DABAB
Section B: 56-59 BDBC 60-62 DCA 63-66 BCDA
Section C 67. C 68. F 69. D 70. B
IV.Summary Writing
Possible version:
To reduce stress, positive self talk should be developed in the following ways. First, listen to music with positive and inspirational lyrics, so positive messages repeat in your mind. Second, good books can help you out during tough time, resulting in positive self talk. Thirdly, those who can support you, inspire you and find your strengths are your best company. (60 words)
V. Translation
Are you in the mood to take part in the English speech contest?
Going on a holiday with their family members is becoming more and more/increasingly popular with people.
The manager is full of experience in hotel management, so he is always able to deal with consumers’ complaints effectively.
In terms of the practical effect, the new regulation greatly improved the traffic condition and was recognized
5. It occurred to me that I should have attended the lecture today, but I got up late and missed the time of admission.
附：听力原文
I. Listening Comprehension
Section A
Directions: In section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the question will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers in your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1. W: The special today is baked chicken and dressing.
M: No, thank you. Just bring me a cup of coffee and the check, please.
Q: Where did this conversation most probably take place?
2.M: Sorry to trouble you. But may I borrow a blanket? I feel cold.
W: I think we’ve got one. Could you wait until after take-off, please？
Q: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers？
3. M: If I go to the store, will you make dinner for us tonight?
W: Bring back enough food.
Q: What will happen if the man shops?
4. W: Guess what ? It takes us less than an hour to get downtown by the new subway.
M: Yeah , that’s not bad but all the town buses have changed their routes . Now it takes me more than an hour get school form my home every day.
Q: What does the man think of the newly-built subway
5.W: Are you on a business trip to Shanghai?
M: Well, yes and no. After doing some business in Shanghai, I’m going to visit the Oriental Pearl TV Tower and the Bund.
Q: What does the man mean?
6.W: What was the best moment of the race for you?
M: Oh, when I got to the finishing line, definitely．
Question: What kind of person is probably the man?
7. W: When I'm playing the piano, I don't worry about anything．How about you?
M: I go to the gym everyday．It helps me deal with stress．
Question: What are the two speakers talking about?
8.W: Let’s see if you can find books by the authors your grandpa liked as a teenager.
M: Haha. But first of all, I want to google the books to see if I like the story lines.
Q: What is the boy going to do?
9. W: Jim, may I use your phone? I think mine is out of order.
M: Feel free.
Q: What does Jim tell the woman?
10.W: Did you attend Amy’s presentation last night? it was the first time for her to give a speech to a large audience.
M: How she could be so calm in front of so many people is really beyond me!
Q: What does the man mean?
Section B
Directions: In section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passage and the conversation will be read twice but the question will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage
People in Norway are the happiest in the world. That finding comes from the 2017 World Happiness Report.
Over 1,000 individuals were asked to rate their own happiness levels on a scale of 1-to-10. People in Norway had an average happiness rating of 7.537. That is just a little higher than people in Denmark, with a rating of 7.522.
The report shows the six happiest countries are all in northern Europe. Norway had been the fourth happiest country last year, while Denmark was rated number one.
This year, Canada is the seventh happiest, while New Zealand and Australia are in eighth and ninth place.
The United States came in 14th place, with a happiness rating of 6.993. That is one step lower than last year.
The report said the least happy country was the Central African Republic, one of the poorest areas in the world.
While the study’s question is simple, the social scientists worked hard to understand why some people feel happy, and others do not. They decided six factors were partly responsible for one’s happiness. The six were: national wealth, length of life, honesty in government, freedom to make life choices, generosity and having a strong social network.
(Now listen again, please)
Questions:
11. Which country was the happiest country last year?
12. According to the social scientists, which situation may contribute to one’s happiness?
13. What can be learned from the passage?
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following lecture.
Ok, in this class, I am going to introduce you an artist, Rose Frantzen. Her work may be unfamiliar to you but she's got a very unusual style. The style is what she herself calls Realistic Impressionism.
Let’s take a close look at one of her paintings titled “a woman surrounded by pumpkins”.
You will notice that the woman's face is so realistic looking that it's almost like a photograph. The woman's nose is a little less than perfect and her hair is kind of messed up. This is realism. But then, the background of the painting, this woman with the pumpkins is wrapped in a blanket of thick brushstrokes, and, it's unclear lines, kind of chaotic almost when you look at it close. And there are vibrant colors.
Frantzen attended art school, but was told by one of her instructors that she was not good at illustration. So she took advertising classes and fine arts classes too, until she was convinced by the head of an advertising agency that her work was really good, that she could be an artist. But of course, it's not as easy as that, and so Frantzen had to paint other people's portraits at places like art fairs just to make money to buy paint for her more series of art work.
No matter what, she never stopped painting. And now, Frantzen is doing extremely well. So I think most of us would be discouraged if we had to face challenges and difficulties like that. But what's important is that you keep at it that you don't give up. That's what is really important to remember.
(Now listen again, please)
Questions:
14. What is the impressionism side of A Woman Surrounded by Pumpkins?
15. Who finally persuaded Rose to continue painting?
16. According to the passage, which of the following words can best describe Frantzen?
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
W： Welcome to tonight’s Legendary Lives. I’m Shirley Morgan. Tonight we are quite honored to invite David Hopkins, a well-known chef with 30 years of cooking experience. Last year, his new book “Secrets in the Kitchen” got on the New York Times bestseller list for six months. Welcome to our program, David.
M：Hello, Shirley. It’s a pleasure to be here.
W：David, I can’t wait to see you uncover the formulas for dishes, exploring the hows and whys of cooking. Before that, may I ask you a question? What’s the difference between a chef and a cook?
M: I think cooks generally work at entry-level jobs. They work at different places in the kitchen and follow recipes. In contrast, chefs have special training and understand better which food goes well together, so they can invent new recipes.
W: I see. A chef is a cook who has completed a professional course while a cook is a basically any person who cooks food. By the way, how do you become a chef?
M: I am trained. 95% is about professional training and the other 5% is about talent.
W: Would you mind describing us a day of a chef? We are so curious about that.
M: Nothing special. I generally go to work two hours before service starts. The night before, I have written the lists of all the things we need to prepare the next day. I work in different roles depending on what is needed.
W: Challenging. How long do you work every day?
M: 10 to 12 hours a day.
W: An almost full-time job. Do you have any tips for average cooks like me?
M: Cooking involves your passion and creativity. Kitchen is never a place to chop vegetables and have a quick breakfast. It is good to make food that people really enjoy.
W: I can’t agree with you more. Miracles happen in the kitchen. Thanks for joining us, David.
M: My pleasure.
(Now listen again, please)
Questions:
17. According to David Hopkins, what can learn about a chef?
18. How did David become a chef?
19. What kind of tips did David give to the listeners?
20.What are the two speakers talking about?
I. Listening Comprehension（25分）
Section A
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1. A. In the bakery B. In a bank C. On a farm D. In a restaurant
2.A. Guest and receptionist. B. Passenger and air hostess.
C. Customer and shop assistant. D. Patient and nurse.
3. A. The woman will cook. B. He’ll be back in a bad mood.
C. He won’t buy enough. D. He will have to buy food for the dinner.
4.A. It brings him a lot of convenience B. It makes his life inconvenient
C. It has nothing to do with his life D. It improves his study efficiency
5. A. He invites the woman to go sightseeing in Shanghai.
B. He will go to Shanghai on business and for sightseeing.
C. He hasn’t decided yet what to do in Shanghai.
D. He doesn’t like working but traveling.
6. A．A reporter B．An athlete C．A fisherman D．An organizer
A. What to take up as a hobby． B．How to keep fit．
C. How to handle pressure． D．What to play with．
8. A. Read the books. B. Go to buy the books in the shop.
C. Go to his grandpa for some books. D. Search for the books on the Internet.
9.A. She can use his phone if she wants. B. There is no charge for phone calls.
C. His phone is out of order, too. D. She can call him later.
10. A. Amy didn’t seem to be nervous during her speech.
B. Amy needs more training in making public speeches.
C. He doesn’t think highly of Amy’s presentation.
D. He can hardly understand Amy’s presentation.
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two passages and a longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the question 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.
11. A. Norway. B. Denmark. C. Canada. D. New Zealand.
12. A. People can lengthen their life B. People are honest with each other.
C. The country is strong enough. D. People are free to choose their life.
13. A. The happiness rating of the USA ranked 15th last year.
B. People in Europe are the happiest around the world.
C. National poverty can make its people unhappy.
D. The least happy country is South Africa.
D. If they have a complaint.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following lecture.
14. A. The woman’s nose. B. The woman’s hair.
C. The woman’s face. D. The woman’s pumpkins.
15. A. Her art instructor. B. A person from an advertising agency .
C. One of her classmates. D. One of her challengers.
16. A. Discouraged. B. Productive.
C. Inspiring. D. Perseverant.
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
17. A. A chef tends to work at entry level jobs.
B. A chef works in a non-professional setting.
C. A chef has the ability to create the recipe.
D. A chef is as professional as a cook.
18. A. He received the training in the culinary (烹饪) school.
B. He stuck to the traditional recipe without any change.
C. He had a natural skill in cooking the cuisine.
D. His latest book was on the list of NYT bestseller list.
19. A. Make some easy dishes like chopping vegetables.
B. Cook with the accurate measurement and no spice.
C. Make an efficient and delicate cooking.
D. Cook with creativity and passion.
20. A. Working as a chef. B. Dos and don’ts about a chef.
C. Tips for cooking. D. Recommendation of a bestseller.
II. Grammar and Vocabulary （20分）
Section A
Directions: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages 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.
My husband, my four-month-old daughter and I set out on a five-day journey from California to Washington. We had to stop frequently __21_____(relax) ourselves.
One of our stops, once we crossed the Oregon border, was at a Black Bear Diner. Walking towards the front door we noticed a gentleman ___22____ (stand) at one side. He was clearly untidy, without shoes and wearing worn clothing. We passed right by him and opened the restaurant door. Then something told me to go back.
Thinking the gentleman ____23__need something to eat, I turned around and said to the gentleman, “Sir, are you hungry?” He said, “Yes.” I then asked, “May we buy you something to eat?” He responded with, “Sure, I can order something __24__.”
My husband opened the door and the gentleman went straight to the counter. I told him to order __25__ he wanted. The manager of the restaurant came over quite quickly and looked frightened. I spoke before he had an opportunity to say anything. “This gentleman will have lunch with us today,” I said. “Please add his order __26__ our bill.” The manager said with a frown(皱眉), “OK.” We turned to our table and the gentleman said, loudly and quickly, “Thank you!” Soon we seated ourselves at the table and upon finishing our meal we __27__ (hand) our bill. I asked my husband what the gentleman __28___(order). One fresh orange juice, one coffee, one breakfast combination with a slide of hash browns.
When we left the restaurant I looked for the gentleman __29___ didn’t see him, but that very small act just made my day. I hope in some small way we were able to bring some joy into his life, _30__ _____ it only lasted for a few minutes.
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.met B. compliments C. invariably D. knock E. sufficiently F. room
G. ages H. reliability I. standing J. bound K. glory
Old Friends, Good Friends
More than 30 years ago, when I took my first job in New York City, I found myself working with a number of young women. Some I got to know just in passing, but others gradually became my friends. Today, six of these women remain an important part of my life. They are more than simply friends, more even than close friends. They are old friends, as essential as sunshine and more dear to me than ever. These people share a long ___31____ history with me. In fact, old friends are a lot like promises. They put 32 into the uncertainty of life and establish a link between the past, present, and future.
The attachment between friends who have known each other for many years is 33 to be complex. On occasion we are exceedingly close, and at other times one or both of us 34 step back. Rise and fall. Thick and thin. How smoothly and gently we negotiate these hills and valleys has everything to do with how well the friendship 35 .
Sometimes events intervene (干预) in a way that requires us to rework the term of a relationship. A friend starts a second career. Let's say, and suddenly has less free time. Another remarries, adding someone new to the equation. Talk honestly and listen to each other to find out if the other’s needs are being ____36____. Renegotiating pays ____37____ to life’s inevitable changes and says that we consider our friendships worthy of preserving.
Old friends are familiar with the layers of our lives. They have been there in the gloom (阴暗) and the ____38____. Even so, there's always ____39____ to know more about another person. Of course, self-disclosure can make even old friends more vulnerable, so go slowly: Sharing the one world can open new doors, but only if we ____40____ first.
Time is the prime commodity between old friends --- by this I mean the time spent doing things together. Whether it's face to face over a cup of coffee, side by side while jogging, ear to ear over the phone, or via email and letters, don't let too much time go by without sharing your thoughts with each other.
III. Reading comprehension (45分)
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.
University educators largely think highly of the wonders of teaching through technology. However, critics __41__ whether something is lost when professors and lectures rely too heavily on electronic media or when __42__ with students takes place remotely — in cyberspace（网络空间）__43__ the real space of the classroom. Hans Ulrich Gumbrecht, the Professor of Literature at Stanford University, is one such critic. ―I think this enthusiastic and sometimes childish and __44__ pushing toward the more technology the better, the more websites the better teacher, is very dangerous and is indeed __45__ he indicates.
However, Gumbrecht warns that there are few studies either supporting or rejecting the hypothesis (假设) that traditional ways of teaching are __46__ to teaching via the Internet. He says that he could point only to his feeling that real classroom presence should be __47__, and emphasizes the need for educator to examine critically where technology __48__ a useful teaching function and where it does not.
Yet, Gumbrecht allows that, for courses in which knowledge transmission is the only purpose, electronic media probably can do the job well enough. Indeed, as a result of 20th century’s knowledge __49__ and the increasing costs of higher education, using technology for the transmission of information is probably __50__, he admits. However, knowledge transmission should not be the most important function of the university, he maintains, __51__ that universities should be places where people face open questions, places for intellectual complexity and riskful thinking.
We are not about finding or transmitting solutions; we are not about recipes; we are not about making intellectual life easy. Challenging complexity is what __52__ your mind. It is something like intellectual gymnastics. And this is what makes you a suitable member of the society. Moreover, discussions in the physical presence of others can lead to the intellectual __53__. There’s a(an) __54__ change, and you don’t know how it happens. Discussions in the physical presence have the capacity of being the catalyst (催化剂) for such intellectual breakthroughs. The possibility of in-classroom teaching of letting something happen which cannot happen if you teach by the transmission of information is its __55__.
41.
A. deny
B. question
C. object
D. comment
42.
A. combination
B. cooperation
C. presentation
D. interaction
43.
A. more than
B. less than
C. rather than
D. other than
44.
A. blind
B. tough
C. passive
D. rough
45.
A. impersonal
B. disastrous
C. illogical
D. immoral
46.
A. superior
B. related
C. opposed
D. equal
47.
A. approved
B. reformed
C. maintained
D. removed
48.
A. serves
B. conveys
C. delivers
D. identifies
49.
A. evaluation
B. evolution
C. emission
D. explosion
50.
A. affordable
B. flexible
C. inevitable
D. predictable
51.
A. confirming
B. urging
C. complaining
D. noting
52.
A. expands
B. limits
C. comforts
D. awakes
53.
A. decline
B. innovation
C. consequence
D. formation
54.
A. qualitative
B. irregular
C. protective
D. minor
55.
A. criticism
B. strength
C. demonstration
D. involvement
Section B
Directions: Read the following passage. 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)
Small discoveries in Indonesia are causing a stir in the science world .Researchers have unearthed (挖掘)tiny bones that they believe belong to an entirely new human species .If that’s true ,it will change how we think about our ancestors .
Clues that the little people may have lived long ago were first revealed last year in the scientific journal Nature .Scientists said that they had found the bones of a three-foot-tall female on the island of Flores, in Indonesia .When they looked more closely ,they saw that the nearly complete skeleton(骨骼)belonged to a full-grown adult. Researchers named her Hobbit,after the tiny heroes of the Lord of the Rings books.
Now the team is saying it has unearthed even more pieces of the puzzle ,including a jawbone and parts of arms ,legs and hands from several individuals, as well as stone tools .They reported their find in Nature this month. “The new evidence makes it very clear that these people are a new species ,distinct from modern humans,”Peter Brown, a scientist on the team ,said. They named these ancient humans Homo floresiensis.
Brown says that these little people lived as recently as 12,000 years ago.If Homo floresiensis was a different species from modern humans, that would make our family tree bigger than we knew. It means, says Brown, that “until recently ,a relative shared the planet with us. ”
Many scientists think a new species is unlikely .Some argue that the bones must have belonged to modern humans whose small size was the result of a genetic problem.
Daniel E. Lieberman,a scientist at Harvard University,thinks that the debate over the discovery is healthy. He believes that the questions and arguments raised by critics will help us learn more about these unusual skeletons.”Disagreement is an important part of the scientific process,”Lieberman said.“ As far as I’m concerned,the story’s only just begun. ”
56. Researchers name the skeleton Hobbit because ______
it is a figure described in the Lord of the Rings
it resembles the tiny heroes in a set of books
it proves to be a full-grown adult
it belongs to an ancient human species
57. Small discoveries in Indonesia are important because _____
they are revealed in the scientific journal Nature
they are made by Peter Brown ,a famous scientist
they are about ancestors of modern humans
they might provide new evidence for human study
58. According to Daniel E.Lieberman ________
Homo floresiensis doesn’t exist
Disagreement leads to further research
The investigation hasn’t begun yet
Our family tree is bigger than we knew
59. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?
Comparison between Different Peoples
Arguments over Human Origin
Discovery of a Possible New Human Species
History of Indonesian People
(B)
A Journey to Australia
THE BEST SHOPPING IN SYDNEY
Sydney is one of the world's biggest cities and has something for everyone when it comes to shopping. You will find excellent Australian products alongside the best that the world has to offer. At the bottom of Sydney Tower, you can shop in 160 of Sydney's favorite stores including 16 jewelry stores and many gift and fashion shops. It's all at Westfield Centrepoint.
Information: 9231 9300.
SOVEREIGN HILL
This prize-winning living museum is where Australia's history comes alive! Visit daily or stay for the night and experience life of the Gold Rush days. A wonderful nightly sound and light show, “Blood on the Southern Cross” tells the story of the famous Eureka Uprising. Enjoy shopping along with real life character and entertainment. 4-star hotel and breakfast.
Information: 5331 1944
ANCHORAGE RESTAURANT
Come and enjoy our delicious Cantonese seafood right on the water's edge in the historic fishing port of Williamstown with views of the city centre across Port Phillip Bay. Open 7 days a week.
Lunch: Sunday to Friday
11:00 am-2:00 pm
Dinner: Monday to Saturday
5:00pm.-10: 30pm.
Information: 9397 6270 or 9397 7799
COOK'S COTTAGE
Built by James and Grace Cook, parents of Captain James Cook, Cook's Cottage stands proud in the Fitzroy Gardens as a reminder of life in the eighteenth century, and as a celebration and commemoration of the life and travels of Captain James Cook.
Open 9:00 am -5:00 pm daily, and until 5:30 pm during the summer.
Information: 9419 4677.
60. Where can you spend the night in a tour?
A. Cook's Cottage. B. Westfield Centrepoint.
C. Sydney Tower. D. Sovereign Hill.
61. What is the time that Cook's Cottage is open on Saturday in the summer?
A. 11:00 am-2:00 pm. B. 5:00 pm-10:30 pm.
C. 9:00 am-5:30 pm. D. 9:00 am-5:00 pm.
62. The Anchorage Restaurant is ____________.
A. in Williamstown B. in the centre of the city
C. in Anchorage D. in a Cantonese fishing port
(C)
A study, by San Diego Zoo Global conservationists, released this week (Sept. 12, 2016) is casting new light on how scientists evaluate polar bear diet and weight loss during their fasting（禁食）season. On average, a polar bear loses up to 30 percent of its total body mass（体重）while fasting during the open-water season. Although some scientists previously believed land-based foods could supplement（补充） the bears’ nutritional needs until the sea ice returns, a new study published in the scientific journal Physiological and Biochemical Zoology has revealed that access to land-based food is not sufficient to reduce the rate of body mass loss for fasting polar bears.
The study--undertaken by Manitoba Sustainable Development, the University of Alberta, and Environment and Climate Change Canada--weighed polar bears that were captured in the Polar Bear Holding Facility in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada from 2009 to 2014. Polar bears were kept in this facility as part of the Polar Bear Alert Program, which aims to reduce conflict between humans and polar bears around the town of Churchill. Polar bears are not fed while in the facility, which allowed for a controlled measure of their weight loss. On average, polar bears lost 2.2 pounds (1 kilogram) of mass per day--exactly the same amount as free-ranging（自由放养的）bears measured during the ice-free season on the coastline of Hudson Bay. Scientists reported that even with land-based food opportunities, polar bears lost the same amount of weight.
Some studies have suggested that polar bears could adapt to land-based foods to offset the missing calories during a shortened hunting period on the ice,‖ said Nicholas Pilfold, Ph. D., lead author of the study and a postdoctoral associate in Applied Animal Ecology at San Diego Zoo Global. ―Yet, our results prove otherwise this, as unfed polar bears in our study lost mass at the same rate as free-ranging bears that had access to land-based food.
Researchers also estimated starvation timelines for adult males and subadults, and found that subadults were more likely to starve before their adult counterparts. ―Subadult polar bears have lower fat stores, and the added energy demands associated with growth,‖ said Pilfold, ―Future reductions to on-ice hunting opportunities due to sea ice loss will affect the younger polar bears first--especially given that these bears are less-experienced hunters.
63.What is the finding of this newly-released study?
A.Wild polar bears are facing the danger of starvation and extinction.
B.Land-based food can’t meet the nutritional needs of wild polar bears.
C.Wild polar bears can avoid weight loos in a properly designed facility.
D.Traditional ways to measure polar bear diet and weight loos are not accurate.
64.Which of the following is TRUE about the study?
A.It was actually part of the Polar Bear Alert Program.
B.It aimed to prevent the polar wildlife from extinction.
C.It compared the weight loss between unfed and free-ranging polar bears.
D.It measured the weight of polar bears during on-ice hunting seasons.
65.The underlined word ―offset‖ in the fourth paragraph means ________.
A. take over B. take up C. make into D. make up for
66. The reasons why subadults are more likely to suffer during open-water season include ________.
① They have less fat storage. ② They need more energy for growth.
③ They lack hunting opportunities. ④ They are slower in adapting to ice loss.
A. ①② B. ③④ C. ①②③ D. ②③④
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.
A. These questions may well get clearer and clearer during the process of academic writing.
B. The introduction should function as the hook which draws the reader in and holds his attention.
C. It is a formal skill, which requires precision and accuracy, and is perfected by continuous and
dedicated practice.
D. If one is hesitant to answer even one of the aforementioned questions, one had better not write at all!
E. It may take one a considerable period of time to know the skills of academic writing, even long after
his/her college graduation.
F. It is a time-consuming activity and demands patience and perseverance.
The art of academic writing is not easy to master. (67) _________________ Academic writing is the skilful exposition and explanation of an argument, which the writer has carefully researched and developed over a sustained period of time. (68) __________________ But the joy of reading and sharing with others, one’s succinctly composed piece of argument, is incomparable.
Before beginning to write, the writer must ask himself a few questions – Why am I writing? What is it that I intend to share with others? What purpose will my writing serve? Have I read enough about the topic or theme about which I am going to write? (69) _________________ Because academic writing is a serious activity – it makes one part of a shared community of readers and writers who wish to disseminate and learn from well-argued pieces of writing.
The structure of an argumentative essay should take the form of – Introduction (which should be around ten percent of the entire essay), Body (it should constitute eighty percent of the piece) and the Conclusion (again, ten per cent of the essay). (70) _________________ The body should include cogent and coherently linked paragraphs and the conclusion should re-state the argument and offer a substantial ending to the piece.
IV. Summary Writing (10分)
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.
Negative self talk and negative energy can affect you in many ways and cause you additional stress. Because of this, developing more positive self talk is an important way to reduce stress in your life. You can help yourself maintain a positive frame of mind --which will help with positive self talk一by surrounding yourself with positive energy in your life. You can get that by adding some elements to your life.
Listening to music that not only has a soothing melody, but an uplifting message, can be great for developing positive self talk. Have you ever had a song “stuck in your head” for a few hours or days，the lyrics repeating themselves in your mind?” If those lyrics were positive and inspirational，that would be a good thing. It’s a much better mental soundtrack to have than a running stream of complaints, criticisms of self-limiting thoughts，or even songs that had more depressing or sad lyrics.
Books on strength, personal power, enlightenment, or self help can be good resources to help you change your outlook and the things you say to yourself. Rather than bringing habitual self-defeating thoughts, you can find yourself thinking of new can-do concepts when time gets tough.
One of the most important ways you can get and keep positive energy in your life is with the company you keep. Do your friends uplift you, or bring you down? Are they critical，or complementary? Ideal friendships provide support when you’re down, fun when you’re up, wisdom when you’re lost, and positive regard. Good friends can inspire you to reach greater heights，and see your strengths even when you don’t always. Pay attention to how your friends make you feel，and if they’re less than supportive, start putting your energy and time toward people who are better suited to be your friend.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
VI. Translation (15分)
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
1.你有兴趣参加今晚的英语演讲比赛吗？（mood）
2.与家人外出度假日益受到人们的推崇。( popular)
3.这位经理有丰富的酒店管理经验，因此他处理客人的投诉总是得心应手。（so）
4.就实际效果来看，新的规则极大地改善了交通状况，受到了群众的认可。（recognize）
5.我突然想到今天应该要去听那个讲座，但是却起晚了，错过了入场时间。（occur）
VII. Guided Writing (25分)
Directions: Write an English composition in 100-120 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
外国学生来我校访学，要求了解汉语成语典故。请你从“刻舟求剑”和“坐井观天”两个成语典故中选取一个，用英语向他们介绍。
具体要求：
1. 引出你要介绍的成语；
2. 说出它的字面意义和寓意；
3. 用一个具体的实例，对它加以应用。
高二年级上期末英语试卷参考答案及评分标准
Listening
1-5 DBDBB 6-10 BCDAA
11-13 BDC 14-16 DBD 17-20 CADA
II. Grammar and vocabulary
21.to relax 22. standing 23. might 24. myself 25. whatever/what
26. to 27. were handed 28.had ordered 29. but 30. even if /even though
31-35 IHJCG 36-40 ABKFD
III. Reading comprehension
Section A: 41—45 BDCAB 46-50 ACADC 51-55 DABAB
Section B: 56-59 BDBC 60-62 DCA 63-66 BCDA
Section C 67. C 68. F 69. D 70. B
IV.Summary Writing
Possible version:
To reduce stress, positive self talk should be developed in the following ways. First, listen to music with positive and inspirational lyrics, so positive messages repeat in your mind. Second, good books can help you out during tough time, resulting in positive self talk. Thirdly, those who can support you, inspire you and find your strengths are your best company. (60 words)
V. Translation
Are you in the mood to take part in the English speech contest?
Going on a holiday with their family members is becoming more and more/increasingly popular with people.
The manager is full of experience in hotel management, so he is always able to deal with consumers’ complaints effectively.
In terms of the practical effect, the new regulation greatly improved the traffic condition and was recognized
5. It occurred to me that I should have attended the lecture today, but I got up late and missed the time of admission.
附：听力原文
I. Listening Comprehension
Section A
Directions: In section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the question will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers in your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1. W: The special today is baked chicken and dressing.
M: No, thank you. Just bring me a cup of coffee and the check, please.
Q: Where did this conversation most probably take place?
2.M: Sorry to trouble you. But may I borrow a blanket? I feel cold.
W: I think we’ve got one. Could you wait until after take-off, please？
Q: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers？
3. M: If I go to the store, will you make dinner for us tonight?
W: Bring back enough food.
Q: What will happen if the man shops?
4. W: Guess what ? It takes us less than an hour to get downtown by the new subway.
M: Yeah , that’s not bad but all the town buses have changed their routes . Now it takes me more than an hour get school form my home every day.
Q: What does the man think of the newly-built subway
5.W: Are you on a business trip to Shanghai?
M: Well, yes and no. After doing some business in Shanghai, I’m going to visit the Oriental Pearl TV Tower and the Bund.
Q: What does the man mean?
6.W: What was the best moment of the race for you?
M: Oh, when I got to the finishing line, definitely．
Question: What kind of person is probably the man?
7. W: When I'm playing the piano, I don't worry about anything．How about you?
M: I go to the gym everyday．It helps me deal with stress．
Question: What are the two speakers talking about?
8.W: Let’s see if you can find books by the authors your grandpa liked as a teenager.
M: Haha. But first of all, I want to google the books to see if I like the story lines.
Q: What is the boy going to do?
9. W: Jim, may I use your phone? I think mine is out of order.
M: Feel free.
Q: What does Jim tell the woman?
10.W: Did you attend Amy’s presentation last night? it was the first time for her to give a speech to a large audience.
M: How she could be so calm in front of so many people is really beyond me!
Q: What does the man mean?
Section B
Directions: In section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passage and the conversation will be read twice but the question will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage
People in Norway are the happiest in the world. That finding comes from the 2017 World Happiness Report.
Over 1,000 individuals were asked to rate their own happiness levels on a scale of 1-to-10. People in Norway had an average happiness rating of 7.537. That is just a little higher than people in Denmark, with a rating of 7.522.
The report shows the six happiest countries are all in northern Europe. Norway had been the fourth happiest country last year, while Denmark was rated number one.
This year, Canada is the seventh happiest, while New Zealand and Australia are in eighth and ninth place.
The United States came in 14th place, with a happiness rating of 6.993. That is one step lower than last year.
The report said the least happy country was the Central African Republic, one of the poorest areas in the world.
While the study’s question is simple, the social scientists worked hard to understand why some people feel happy, and others do not. They decided six factors were partly responsible for one’s happiness. The six were: national wealth, length of life, honesty in government, freedom to make life choices, generosity and having a strong social network.
(Now listen again, please)
Questions:
11. Which country was the happiest country last year?
12. According to the social scientists, which situation may contribute to one’s happiness?
13. What can be learned from the passage?
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following lecture.
Ok, in this class, I am going to introduce you an artist, Rose Frantzen. Her work may be unfamiliar to you but she's got a very unusual style. The style is what she herself calls Realistic Impressionism.
Let’s take a close look at one of her paintings titled “a woman surrounded by pumpkins”.
You will notice that the woman's face is so realistic looking that it's almost like a photograph. The woman's nose is a little less than perfect and her hair is kind of messed up. This is realism. But then, the background of the painting, this woman with the pumpkins is wrapped in a blanket of thick brushstrokes, and, it's unclear lines, kind of chaotic almost when you look at it close. And there are vibrant colors.
Frantzen attended art school, but was told by one of her instructors that she was not good at illustration. So she took advertising classes and fine arts classes too, until she was convinced by the head of an advertising agency that her work was really good, that she could be an artist. But of course, it's not as easy as that, and so Frantzen had to paint other people's portraits at places like art fairs just to make money to buy paint for her more series of art work.
No matter what, she never stopped painting. And now, Frantzen is doing extremely well. So I think most of us would be discouraged if we had to face challenges and difficulties like that. But what's important is that you keep at it that you don't give up. That's what is really important to remember.
(Now listen again, please)
Questions:
14. What is the impressionism side of A Woman Surrounded by Pumpkins?
15. Who finally persuaded Rose to continue painting?
16. According to the passage, which of the following words can best describe Frantzen?
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
W： Welcome to tonight’s Legendary Lives. I’m Shirley Morgan. Tonight we are quite honored to invite David Hopkins, a well-known chef with 30 years of cooking experience. Last year, his new book “Secrets in the Kitchen” got on the New York Times bestseller list for six months. Welcome to our program, David.
M：Hello, Shirley. It’s a pleasure to be here.
W：David, I can’t wait to see you uncover the formulas for dishes, exploring the hows and whys of cooking. Before that, may I ask you a question? What’s the difference between a chef and a cook?
M: I think cooks generally work at entry-level jobs. They work at different places in the kitchen and follow recipes. In contrast, chefs have special training and understand better which food goes well together, so they can invent new recipes.
W: I see. A chef is a cook who has completed a professional course while a cook is a basically any person who cooks food. By the way, how do you become a chef?
M: I am trained. 95% is about professional training and the other 5% is about talent.
W: Would you mind describing us a day of a chef? We are so curious about that.
M: Nothing special. I generally go to work two hours before service starts. The night before, I have written the lists of all the things we need to prepare the next day. I work in different roles depending on what is needed.
W: Challenging. How long do you work every day?
M: 10 to 12 hours a day.
W: An almost full-time job. Do you have any tips for average cooks like me?
M: Cooking involves your passion and creativity. Kitchen is never a place to chop vegetables and have a quick breakfast. It is good to make food that people really enjoy.
W: I can’t agree with you more. Miracles happen in the kitchen. Thanks for joining us, David.
M: My pleasure.
(Now listen again, please)
Questions:
17. According to David Hopkins, what can learn about a chef?
18. How did David become a chef?
19. What kind of tips did David give to the listeners?
20.What are the two speakers talking about?
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