上海市高三上期末英语试卷2（答案+听力原文）
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上海市高三上期末英语试卷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. At a train station. B. At a box office. C. At an airport. D. At a hotel.
2. A. 300 yuan. B. 720 yuan. C. 810 yuan D. 900 yuan.
3. A. Tour news. B. Sales strategies.
C. A travel agency. D. A job opportunity.
4. A. On Thursday night B. On Monday afternoon.
C. On Friday morning D. On Wednesday afternoon.
5. A. Looking for the paper. B. Cleaning the floor.
C. Moving the furniture. D. Cleaning the corner.
6. A. Sam was too busy to call the man.
B. The man saw Sam on the street two months ago.
C. The woman had forgotten Sam’s phone number.
D. Sam and the woman hadn’t been in touch for long.
7. A. The houses for sale are at high prices.
B. The man is unwilling to look at the houses on sale.
C. The houses are too expensive for the couple to buy.
D. The housing sellers provide free trips for potential buyers.
8. A. The man no longer smokes.
B. The man is under pressure from his wife.
C. The man refuses to listen to his wife’s advice.
D. The man follows his doctor’s advice.
9. A. The man made a mistake about the date of the appointment.
B. The man wants to change the date of the appointment.
C. The man is glad he’s got in touch with the doctor.
D. The man can’t come for the appointment at 4:15.
10. A. The man is worried about his future.
B. The two speakers are at a loss what to do now.
C. The two speakers will graduate from college soon.
D. The woman regrets spending her time doing nothing.
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. By studying cartoon. B. By joining the army.
C. By going to France. D. By joining the Red Cross.
12. A. Chicago B. France C. Kansas City D. Hollywood
13. A. Mickey Mouse moved on the screen. B. Sound was added to the cartoon.
C. Mickey Mouse was well designed. D. The cartoon suited both young and old.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following introduction.
14. A. Government’s role in resolving an economic crisis.
B. The worsening real wage situation around the world.
C. Indications of economic recovery in the United States.
D. The impact of the current economic crisis on people’s lives.
15. A. They will feel less pressure to raise employees’ wages.
B. They will feel free to choose the most suitable employees.
C. They will feel a need to expand their business operations.
D. They will feel more confident in competing with their rivals.
16. A. Employees and companies cooperate to pull through the economic crisis.
B. Government and companies join hands to create jobs for the unemployed.
C. Employees work shorter hours to avoid layoffs.
D. Team work will be encouraged in companies.
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
A. A new TV show. B. A thief. C. An artist. D. A policeman.
A. The man with the grey hair in suits. B. The man in the white T-shirt.
C. The man having long untidy hair. D. The man looking like an artist.
A. He is stealing a valuable painting from an art gallery.
B. He is looking for someone who can buy the painting.
C. He is pretending to be an artist with long hairs.
D. He is trying to catch the thief before he sells the painting.
A. Because she believes the police will catch the thief.
B. Because she will kill him if he warns the criminal.
C. Because she wants to watch the ending of the show.
D. Because the undercover in the show is in danger now.
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.
How to Sell Books in 2020: Put Them Near the Toilet Paper
If you want to sell books during a pandemic，it tums out that one of the best places to do it is within easy reach of eggs, milk and diapers.
When the coronavirus forced the United States into lockdown this spring, stores like Walmart and Target, which (21) _________(label) essential, remained open. So when anxious consumers were stocking up on beans and pasta, they were also grabbing workbooks, paperbacks and novels, (22) _________ (push) the book sales up to a new level.
Warehouse stores do not generally reveal (23) ________ ________ they sell of particular products, but people across the publishing industry say that sales increased at these stores significantly, with perhaps the greatest rise at Target. In some cases, according to publishing executives, books sales tripled or quadrupled.
Some grocery chains and pharmacies saw an increase, too, (24) _______ _______ books are far from the core of what they offer.
Stores like Target, (25) __________had the advantage of being open, were also able to step in when Amazon pulled back on delivering some products, like books and toys, so it (26) _______ prioritize essential household goods and medical supplies.
“Covid-19 and the government stimulus check have increased the demand for books in a big way, particularly on the adult books side," Leigh Stidham, a Walmart spokeswoman, said in an email. "The fiction genre is strong (27) ________some new title releases being pushed back to later in the year. Also, educational book sales have increased significantly since day cares and schools have been shut down.
The question for publishers is (28) ________this rise will continue. Have buyers been reconditioned to pick up books in different places, or will they go back 16 their old habits when running errands feels (29) _________ (anxious)?
Mr. Abboud of ReaderLink said the sales were projected(30) ________(fall),but not to previous levels. In the meantime, there are those who are starting to venture back out.
Section B
Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
essence B. approximately C. influential D. balanced E. recognition F. highlights
G. maximizing H. overwhelmingly I. talented J. obsession K. prioritize
When most of us recall our school sporting days, we tend to remember the friendships that were forged, the occasional personal ____31____and the far more frequent moments when our skill levels didn't quite match our idols'. However, not all of the present generation of schoolchildren may be able to look back on their sporting experiences with such fondness. There are growing fears, within independent schools in particular, that moves towards professional standards and a focus on winning may disagree with the ____32____ of school sports.
The problem is, perhaps unsurprisingly, more prevalent in boys' sport, and especially so in rugby, where independent schools still provide the bulk of future England internationals. At the same time, there has been a surge in the number of schools offering scholarships to ____33____rugby players, driven by a desire to widen access, but also, on occasion, by a(n) ____34____that success on the playing field may be a potential marketing tool. One director of rugby at a top-performing school in the South-East reports that his star under-16 player was poached(挖走)by a rival school which offered him a full scholarship. ‘We weren’t prepared to enter into a bidding war over a 15-year-old kid,’ he says rather pitifully.
Chris Morgan, director of sport at Tonbridge, is a critic of these shifts towards becoming superstar sports schools, “'An increasing number of schools seem to be using sports scholarships as part of their business model,” he says. “They place rugby above other sports as it seems to be more____35____in parents’ decision-making over which school they want to send their children to.”
As a result, some of Morgan's counterparts at other independent schools feel under pressure to focus on winning rather than____36____ enjoyment. ‘If everything you put on your website is about which teams won, it is easy to see how coaches, boys and parents can think that results are the most important barometer of success.’
Several coaches feel that their efforts to ____37____players’ enjoyment over results are at risk of being undermined by the temptation to see sport as an extension of academic league tables.
One director of rugby told me that whenever they lose a game, his headmaster calls a meeting on the Monday morning in which he demands an explanation for the defeat. ‘The head can't understand that sport isn't just about winning,’ he says.
So, with increasingly professional set-ups and a seeming ____38____with winning at all costs, has school sport lost its innocence?
Certainly not, says Kevin Knibbs, Headmaster of Hampton School in South West London, and Chair of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference(HMC)Sports Sub-Committee ‘Independent schools understand that sport is hugely beneficial to young people. While there have been substantial improvements in the standard of sports facilities, coaching, and performance in independent schools over the past decade, this is____39____ with, an emphasis on safety, wellbeing and general fitness. Together these things have had a(n) ____40____positive impact on young people’s experiences of sport in HMC schools, ' he says. 'Pupils are free to enjoy playing a wide range of sports with their friends without facing undue pressure to wip or needing to follow an over-intensive training regime, Knibbs continue.
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.
The term multimedia is derived from the root word medium, defined as “a means of expression.” _____41_____ is a medium in the visual arts, dance is a medium of performance, and words are the medium of poetry. Medium also can refer to something that comes in the middle. The medium as a means of expression is that which comes between the source of the message and the person who ____42____ it.
The plural form media is often used to refer to newspapers, magazines, radio, and television. _____43_____, in its broadest sense, media also incorporates literature, the fine arts, and even the Internet. The word multimedia first appeared in the 1960s to describe the simultaneous use of more than one medium. Early ____44_____ of multimedia included slide presentations accompanied by music.
Today’s multimedia is much more ___45_____. A multimedia artist brings together sculpture, performance, light, and sound to create complex art. The term also ____46____ the world of the personal computer. It describes any computer presentation that ___47____ text, graphics, full-motion video, and sound. Multimedia elements—on Web sites, on compact discs and DVDs, and even in e-mail programs—may also be ___48_____. Hyperlinks allow people to switch between topics, add sound and motion, and leap from idea to idea, making ____49____ that they might not make when reading a book or watching television. Interactive users are not just spectators ____50____ information in a predetermined sequence. They can map out a personal path through a world of content and experience in such multimedia productions as games, special-interest Web sites, sales presentations, and encyclopedias.
In its essence, multimedia is not new, of course. The idea that one can express a thought using an integrated structure of diverse media is as ____51____ as humanity itself. Throughout history, cultures worldwide have combined the visual arts, music, dance, speech, architecture, and other elements to create their performances and rituals. Nor is the idea of direct ____52____ in such events new. ____53____ ceremonies have long included participation by worshippers in the reading of texts and the singing of hymns(圣歌). What is ____54____ in the 21st century is the extent to which the computer enables people to pursue knowledge, explore new ideas, and create delightful sensory experiences, all ___55____ or in collaboration with others. For many, multimedia technology has become an integral part of daily life—at home, at school and at work.
41. A. Painting B. Reading C. Composing D. Writing
42. A. delivers B.installs C. receives D. distributes
43. A. Rather B. Otherwise C. However D. Thus
44. A. influence B. forms C. equipment D. programs
45. A. informative B. complicated C. practical D. convenient
46. A. makes up B. stands for C. begins with D. applies to
47. A. exchanges B. removes C. combines D. divides
48. A. interactive B. satisfactory C. diverse D. original
49. A. corrections B. connections C. improvements D. adaptations
50. A. spreading B. classifying C enhancing D. absorbing
51. A. old B. incredible C. recognizable D. pure
52. A. frustration B. participation C. contact D. access
53. A. Award B. Official C. Religious D. Public
54. A. guilty B. luxury C. creative D. upset
55. A. at any cost B. on their own C. beyond description D. in agreement
Section B
Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have read.
（A）
Some New Yorkers spend their morning train ride playing Candy Crush or trying to doze. Then there is Natalie Jaeger, master of the productive commute(通勤) "In a city as busy as New York City, every moment counts, "she says.
MsJaeger leaves her home in Bushwic, Brooklyn, listening to a lengthy NPR news podcast on her phone. Upon boarding the L train, she keeps the podcast going while reviewing the day's appointments and devoting five minutes each to news- letters about venture-capital and marketing topics.
“A big part of my job is staying on top of the latest trends when it comes to business and markets,” says Ms Jaeger, a marketing director for fintech startup Zoe Financial Inc.
Transferring at Union Square to take the N or Q uptown, she uses her wait to respond to Slack messages and emails, while keeping an ear tuned to the podcast.
She then cracks a book: currently, Fearless Leadership by Carey Lohrenz. Disembarking at 34th Street, Ms, Jaeger orders coffee on her Starbucks app and uses the walk from the train to the cafe to her office to call a friend or family member.
"You’d be surprised how much you can pack into a 10-minute window, "she says. According to a national survey by driving -tests. org, a driver-education platform, most workers use their commuting time to relax. On public transportation, one-third listen to music and 29 read books or magazines. But there is a minority --8%-determined to get as much done as possible.
Colette Coleman, a business- development director at a startup, has a 45- minute walking commute from the Lower East Side to Union Square, and there is little she can't accomplish along the way.
She speed-walks while doing light muscle work and listening to audiobooks on topics such as product management and search-engine optimization, while practicing mindful breathing techniques. And when she stops at an intersection, she often checks her email and taps out a quick response."It's fun to get that dopamine hit if I'm at a stoplight, "she says, " I can't resist. Driving- tests. org says the average commuter who works while in transit gives their employer more than $1,500 of personal time annually. But those commuters also report feeling more content and less stressed on the job. One possible explanation:People who love their job are inclined to work after hours. Another possibility: They are crazy!
56. Which of the following about Ms. Jaeger is true according to the passage?
A. She is a trendy person keen on the latest news of fashion
B. She makes the most of every minute on her way to work.
C. She gets everything ready for her work on the non-stop train.
D. She is among one of the most productive workers in her company.
57. In this passage, the word"cracks"(paragraph 5 ) is closest in meaning to “____________”.
A. puts out B. takes back
C. binds up D. skims through
58. What can be inferred from the national survey conducted by driving -tests. org?
A. It remains unclear why working during their commute works well for some people
B. The majority of employees choose to relax on their way to work
C.Those who work during their commute tend to earn more than those who don't.
D. The way people commute is related to how they feel at work
59. Which of the following can best serve as the title for the passage?
A. New Yorkers Differ in Their Ways of Commuting
B. Commuters Stretch the Workday Beyond 9 to 5
C. Public Transportation Attracts Commuters
D. Commuters Multitask for Early Promotion
(B)
60. By using the app released by SOLEIF, people can ________.
A. watch a video about the statue’s history
B. appreciate the exhibits in the museum
C. view the statue from different angles
D. see a life-size model of the statue
61. Where can we find both apps and popular videos?
A. tinyurl.com B. uefa.com C. Apple’s iPad D. SOLELF
62. The following words can be used to describe the Xploro app EXCEPT _______.
A. entertaining B. interactive C. informative D. sensitive
(C)
While still catching-up to men in some spheres of modern life, women appear to be way ahead in at least one undesirable category. “Women are particularly susceptible to developing depression and anxiety disorders in response to stress compared to men,” according to Dr. Yehuda, chief psychiatrist at New York’s Veteran’s Administration Hospital.
Studies of both animals and humans have shown that sex hormones somehow affect the stress response, causing females under stress to produce more of the trigger chemicals than do males under the same conditions. In several of the studies, when stressed-out female rats had their ovaries (the female reproductive organs) removed, their chemical responses became equal to those of the males.
Adding to a woman’s increased dose of stress chemicals, are her increased “opportunities” for stress. “It’s not necessarily that women don’t cope as well. It’s just that they have so much more to cope with,” says Dr. Yehuda. “Their capacity for tolerating stress may even be greater than men’s,” she observes, “it’s just that they’re dealing with so many more things that they become worn out from it more visibly and sooner.”
Dr. Yehuda notes another difference between the sexes. “I think that the kinds of things that women are exposed to tend to be in more of a chronic or repeated nature. Men go to war and are exposed to combat stress. Men are exposed to more acts of random physical violence. The kinds of interpersonal violence that women are exposed to tend to be in domestic situations, by, unfortunately, parents or other family members, and they tend not to be one-shot deals. The wear-and-tear that comes from these longer relationships can be quite devastating.”
Adeline Alvarez married at 18 and gave birth to a son, but was determined to finish college. “I struggled a lot to get the college degree. I was living in so much frustration that that was my escape, to go to school, and get ahead and do better.” Later, her marriage ended and she became a single mother. “It’s the hardest thing to take care of a teenager, have a job, pay the rent, pay the car payment, and pay the debt. I lived from paycheck to paycheck.”
Not everyone experiences the kinds of severe chronic stresses Alvarez describes. But most women today are coping with a lot of obligations, with few breaks, and feeling the strain. Alvarez’s experience demonstrates the importance of finding ways to diffuse stress before it threatens your health and your ability to function.
63.?Which of the following is true according to the first two paragraphs?
A. Women are biologically more vulnerable to stress.
B. Women are still suffering much stress caused by men.
C. Women are more experienced than men in coping with stress.
D. Men and women show different inclinations when faced with stress.
64.?According to Paragraph 4, the stress women confront tends to be ________.
A. domestic and temporary. B. irregular and violent.
C. durable and frequent. D. trivial and random.
65.?The sentence I lived from paycheck to paycheck. shows that ________.
A. Alvarez cared about nothing but making money.
B. Alvarez’s salary barely covered her household expenses.
C. Alvarez got paychecks from different jobs.
D. Alvarez paid practically everything by check.
66.?Which of the following would be the best title for the text?
A. Strain of Stress: No Way Out?
B. Responses to Stress: Gender Difference
C. Stress Analysis: What Chemicals Say
D. Gender Inequality: Women Under Stress
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. Based on this reasoning, we thought that one way to urge people to donate in such a situation would be to inform them that even an extremely small sum would be helpful.
B. The study suggests that if you want somebody to do something for you, simply pointing out that even a little assistance on their part would be acceptable is likely to be an effective strategy.
C. For the other half, however, the research assistant added “Even a penny will help.”
D. And there's enough proof that people tend to yes when they believe what they do can help.
E. But in certain situations and environment it’s also important to understand why people say no to reasonable requests, such as a request to donate to a charity.
F. For the other half the request may end with a reason why their assistance is necessary.
Asking for a little can go a long way
Throughout this book we’ve attempted to provide evidence to support our claims that we can successfully move people to say yes.______47______
Along with several colleagues, one of us set out to do just that. We thought that, when asked to make a donation, even those who would like to support the charity in some way say no, because they can’t afford to donate very much, and they assume that the small amount that they can afford wouldn’t do much to help the cause. ______48______
To test this hypothesis (假设) our research assistants went door to door to request donations for the American Cancer Society. After introducing themselves, they asked the residents, “Would you be willing to help by giving a donation?” For half the residents the request ended there. ______49______
When we analyzed the results we found that, consistent with our hypothesis, people in the “even a penny will help” half of the sample were almost twice as likely to donate to the cause. And the amount the individuals gave was also found to be more or less the same in both halves, so the people in the “even a penny” half did not donate less.
______50______Applications in the workplace might be: to a co-worker regarding a joint project, “Just an hour of your time would really help,” to a co-worker whose handwriting is illegible, “Just a little more clarity would help.” The chances are that this little step in the right direction won’t prove so little after all.
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.
The benefits of Being Bilingual
At one time, being bilingual was thought to slow down brain development, although it is now known to have many benefits. Aside from professional and social benefits, studies show that the process of learning a second language actually strengthens some areas of the brain.
To start off with, a study done at the University of British Columbia show that babies exposed to two languages before birth don’t confuse the languages. Moreover, it showed that the effort it takes to keep the languages separate improves perception.
The benefits aren’t only for people who grow up bilingual, however. Anyone who learns a second language during their lifetime will have certain advantages. For one, Swedish scientists found that the brain grows during language learning, particularly the area where memories are created.
Not only does the brain grow, but language learners also improve in many areas. They are good at multitasking while paying detailed attention to each task. Additionally they strengthen their math skills, listening skills, ability to focus, problem-solving skills, reading and vocabulary in their native language, and their memory increases. In the area of math, a study done at the university of Washington shows that bilinguals solve new maths problems half a second faster than monolinguals.
Language learning also has huge benefits for old age. Brian Gold of the University of Kentucky did a study comparing the ability of bilingual seniors and monolingual seniors to do an attention-switching task. Usually this skill fades with age. However the bilingual seniors performed better than the monolinguals and their brains worked less hard and more efficiently.
Neuroscientists think that having more brainpower at an older age helps protect us from Alzheimer’s. Current medication for Alzheimer’s only delays it for 6-12 months, while learning a new language delays it for 4-5 years. Again, this is not only for people who learn a second language from birth. Even if you don’t learn another language until after middle age it helps. Language learning keeps your brain active and “fit”.
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VI. Translation (15分)
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
出发或抵达的时间会因交通情况及其他因素而改变。(subject)
节日期间，全市所有的公园将对市民免费开放，难怪大家如此兴奋。(accessible)
微信朋友圈的照片常常让人看了非常羡慕朋友们的生活，但他们的实际生活可能并不像
照片看上去的那么吸引人。(as…as…)
这首歌在今年的艺术节上首发时，因其旋律欢快，风格诙谐引起轰动，但只是昙花一现。（when）
VII. Guided Writing (25分)
Directions: Write an English composition in 100-120 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
期末考试前，学校就历史、地理、生物等一些学科提供了两种考查形式：
1. 课堂考试（examination）；
2. 就某门学科完成一项课题研究并且写一篇小论文（term paper）。
请你写一篇120-150左右的作文，你的作文必领包括以下内容：
1. 比较两种考查的差别（形式、内容等）；
2. 选择你的考查方式并说明理由。
高三年级上期末英语试卷参考答案及评分标准
Listening
1-5 CBDAA 6-10 BDAC
11-13 DCB 14-16 BAC 17-20 AADC
II. Grammar and vocabulary
21. were labelled 22. pushing 23. how much 24. even if/though 25. which 26. could 27. despite 28. whether 29. less anxious 30. to fall
31-35 FAIEC 36-40 GKJDH
III. Reading comprehension
Section A: 41—55 ACCBB 46-50 DCABD 51-55 ABCCB
Section B: 56-59 BDAB 60-62 CAD 63-66 ACBD
Section C 67-70 EACB
IV.Summary Writing
Reference answer:
Though once regarded as an obstacle to brain development, being bilingual is known to benefit those speaking two languages from birth, enhancing perception, and those starting another language later in life, improving their memories and various other skills. It also has long-term benefits for old age, keeping the brain active in thinking.(52 words)
Contrary to former beliefs, being bilingual not only benefits those growing bilingual by improving perception but those learning a second language during lifetime, helping the brain grow, enhancing memory, strenghthening math skills, listening skills, focusing ability and reading and vocabulary. It is also beneficial to the old because it keeps the brain active and fit. (55 words)
V. Translation
The time of departure or arrival is subject to change due to traffic conditions and other factors.
During the holiday season, all the parks in the city are accessible to the citizens for free, so it’s no wonder that people are so excited.
The pictures posted on Wechat Moments often make people envy their friends’ lives very much, but their real lives might not be as attractive as the pictures showed us.
The song became a hit for its cheerful melody and comic style when it was first performed at the Art Festival this year, but its popularity didn’t last long.
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. M: Is this the check-in counter for flight 308 to Beijing?
W: Yes, but I’m sorry that the flight has been delayed for the storm.
Q: Where does this conversation most probably take place?
2. M: I’d like to order some books for our students.
W: The cost of each book is 30 yuan, but we can offer a 10% and 20% discount for orders over 10 and 20 pieces respectively.
Q: How much should the man pay if he wants to order 30 pieces?
3. M: Good news. This ad says a company needs a salesperson. That’ll be perfect for you, for you like travelling very much.
W: That sounds nice. Did it mention anything about experience?
Q: What are they talking about?
4. M: Good morning. I’m here to see Mr. Wilson.
W: Sorry. Mr. Wilson went to Washington last Monday for a conference, and will be back on Thursday night. If you like, you may come again on Friday morning.
Q: When will Mr. Wilson return?
5. M: You said the paper fell on the floor but I can’t find it.
W: Look under the desk, back in the comer.
Q: What are the speakers doing now?
6. M: I ran into our friend Sam yesterday on the street, and he said he hadn’t heard from you for two months.
W: Yes, I know. But I’ve been too busy to phone him.
Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?
7. M: This article is nothing but advertising for housing developers. I don’t think the houses for sale are half that good.
W: Come on, Brian. Why so negative? We’re thinking of buying a home, aren’t we? Just a trip to look at the place won’t cost us much.
Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?
8. W: So you finally listened to your wife’s advice and cut down on smoking?
M: It was my doctor’s advice. I’m suffering from high blood pressure.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
9. W: Hello, this is Express Car Care. We’re calling to remind you of your 4:15 appointment for your car maintenance.
M: Oh, thanks. It’s a good thing you called. I thought it was 4:15 today.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
10. W: I just can’t believe this is our last year. College is going by fast.
M: Yeah. We’ll have to face the real world soon. So, have you figured out what you’re going to do after graduation?
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
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
When Walt Disney went back to Chicago, he studied cartooning at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts. His education was interrupted when World War I broke out in 1914. Though he was not yet old enough to join the army, he wanted to help in some way. He joined the Red Cross and went to France, where he stayed until the war was over. After the war, Disney returned to Kansas City to work for a company that made fairy story cartoons. This was the kind of work he liked best. He made up his mind to find better ways of making the cartoons move, so that the cartoon characters would seem alive. He bought an old movie camera and made a few films in his garage. In 1932 he joined his elder brother, Roy, in Hollywood California, where they soon set up their own company.
Sound was just starting to be used in movies, and Disney believed it had great possibilities. He quickly added sound to his cartoons. When he made Mickey Mouse talk on the movie screen, audience were delighted. Mickey became a great success with both young and old.
(Now listen again, please)
Questions:
11. How did Walt Disney help his country during the war?
12. Where did Walt Disney go first after the war?
13 What was the main reason of the success of Mickey Mouse according to the passage?
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following lecture.
A recent International Labor Organization report says the ever-worsening real wages around the world calls into question the true extent of an economic recovery, especially if governments stop providing rescue packages too early. The report warns that the picture on wages is likely to get worse this year despite signs of an economic recovery. Patrick Belser, an international labor organization specialist, says declining wage rates are linked to the levels of unemployment. The quite dramatic unemployment features, which we now see in some of the countries, strongly suggest that there will be a great pressure on wages in the future as more people will be unemployed, more people will be looking for jobs, and the pressure on employers to raise wages to attract workers will decline. So we expect that the second part of the year would not be very good in terms of wage growth. The report finds more than a quarter of the countries experienced flat or falling monthly wages in real terms. They include the United States, Austria, Costa Rica, South Africa and Germany. International Labor Organization economists say some nations have come up with policies to lessen the impact of lower wages during the economic crisis. An example of these is work sharing with government supporting funds. Under this plan, the number of individual working hours is reduced in an effort to avoid layoffs. Such being the case, the government must provide wage subsidies to make up for lost pay due to the shorter hours.
(Now listen again, please)
Questions：
14. What is the International Labor Organization’s report mainly about?
15. According to an International Labor Organization’s specialist, how will employers feel if there are more people looking for jobs?
16. What does the speaker mean by the work sharing plan?
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
M: Hey, what are you watching?
W: It's a new show about the police.
M: Who's that man with the grey hair, wearing the suits? Is he the cop?
W: No, he is the criminal. He stole a valuable painting from an art gallery.
M: What about the guy in the white T-shirt? Is he a thief, too?
W: Yeah, he looks like one, but actually he is a policeman. He is trying to catch the thief before
he sells the painting.
M: He is a policeman? But look how he is dressed and his long untidy hair. He looks more like an artist.
W: That's because he is undercover, He didn’t want the thief to know who he is. He is pretending he can arrange for someone to buy the painting.
M: Hmm, that's pretty clever. Do you think he'll catch the bad guy?
W: Well, the police used to do it in shows like this
M: Yes, not like in real life. I mean, criminals often get away in real life
W: Yes, hopefully.
M: Hopefully? What do you mean by this?
W: I mean if you don't stop chatting and let me watch the end of the show, I'm going to kill you
M: Ooh.
(Now listen again, please)
Questions:
17. What are the two speakers talking about?
18. Who is the thief?
19. What is the policeman doing in the show?
20. Why does the woman ask the man to shut up?
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. At a train station. B. At a box office. C. At an airport. D. At a hotel.
2. A. 300 yuan. B. 720 yuan. C. 810 yuan D. 900 yuan.
3. A. Tour news. B. Sales strategies.
C. A travel agency. D. A job opportunity.
4. A. On Thursday night B. On Monday afternoon.
C. On Friday morning D. On Wednesday afternoon.
5. A. Looking for the paper. B. Cleaning the floor.
C. Moving the furniture. D. Cleaning the corner.
6. A. Sam was too busy to call the man.
B. The man saw Sam on the street two months ago.
C. The woman had forgotten Sam’s phone number.
D. Sam and the woman hadn’t been in touch for long.
7. A. The houses for sale are at high prices.
B. The man is unwilling to look at the houses on sale.
C. The houses are too expensive for the couple to buy.
D. The housing sellers provide free trips for potential buyers.
8. A. The man no longer smokes.
B. The man is under pressure from his wife.
C. The man refuses to listen to his wife’s advice.
D. The man follows his doctor’s advice.
9. A. The man made a mistake about the date of the appointment.
B. The man wants to change the date of the appointment.
C. The man is glad he’s got in touch with the doctor.
D. The man can’t come for the appointment at 4:15.
10. A. The man is worried about his future.
B. The two speakers are at a loss what to do now.
C. The two speakers will graduate from college soon.
D. The woman regrets spending her time doing nothing.
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. By studying cartoon. B. By joining the army.
C. By going to France. D. By joining the Red Cross.
12. A. Chicago B. France C. Kansas City D. Hollywood
13. A. Mickey Mouse moved on the screen. B. Sound was added to the cartoon.
C. Mickey Mouse was well designed. D. The cartoon suited both young and old.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following introduction.
14. A. Government’s role in resolving an economic crisis.
B. The worsening real wage situation around the world.
C. Indications of economic recovery in the United States.
D. The impact of the current economic crisis on people’s lives.
15. A. They will feel less pressure to raise employees’ wages.
B. They will feel free to choose the most suitable employees.
C. They will feel a need to expand their business operations.
D. They will feel more confident in competing with their rivals.
16. A. Employees and companies cooperate to pull through the economic crisis.
B. Government and companies join hands to create jobs for the unemployed.
C. Employees work shorter hours to avoid layoffs.
D. Team work will be encouraged in companies.
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
A. A new TV show. B. A thief. C. An artist. D. A policeman.
A. The man with the grey hair in suits. B. The man in the white T-shirt.
C. The man having long untidy hair. D. The man looking like an artist.
A. He is stealing a valuable painting from an art gallery.
B. He is looking for someone who can buy the painting.
C. He is pretending to be an artist with long hairs.
D. He is trying to catch the thief before he sells the painting.
A. Because she believes the police will catch the thief.
B. Because she will kill him if he warns the criminal.
C. Because she wants to watch the ending of the show.
D. Because the undercover in the show is in danger now.
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.
How to Sell Books in 2020: Put Them Near the Toilet Paper
If you want to sell books during a pandemic，it tums out that one of the best places to do it is within easy reach of eggs, milk and diapers.
When the coronavirus forced the United States into lockdown this spring, stores like Walmart and Target, which (21) _________(label) essential, remained open. So when anxious consumers were stocking up on beans and pasta, they were also grabbing workbooks, paperbacks and novels, (22) _________ (push) the book sales up to a new level.
Warehouse stores do not generally reveal (23) ________ ________ they sell of particular products, but people across the publishing industry say that sales increased at these stores significantly, with perhaps the greatest rise at Target. In some cases, according to publishing executives, books sales tripled or quadrupled.
Some grocery chains and pharmacies saw an increase, too, (24) _______ _______ books are far from the core of what they offer.
Stores like Target, (25) __________had the advantage of being open, were also able to step in when Amazon pulled back on delivering some products, like books and toys, so it (26) _______ prioritize essential household goods and medical supplies.
“Covid-19 and the government stimulus check have increased the demand for books in a big way, particularly on the adult books side," Leigh Stidham, a Walmart spokeswoman, said in an email. "The fiction genre is strong (27) ________some new title releases being pushed back to later in the year. Also, educational book sales have increased significantly since day cares and schools have been shut down.
The question for publishers is (28) ________this rise will continue. Have buyers been reconditioned to pick up books in different places, or will they go back 16 their old habits when running errands feels (29) _________ (anxious)?
Mr. Abboud of ReaderLink said the sales were projected(30) ________(fall),but not to previous levels. In the meantime, there are those who are starting to venture back out.
Section B
Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
essence B. approximately C. influential D. balanced E. recognition F. highlights
G. maximizing H. overwhelmingly I. talented J. obsession K. prioritize
When most of us recall our school sporting days, we tend to remember the friendships that were forged, the occasional personal ____31____and the far more frequent moments when our skill levels didn't quite match our idols'. However, not all of the present generation of schoolchildren may be able to look back on their sporting experiences with such fondness. There are growing fears, within independent schools in particular, that moves towards professional standards and a focus on winning may disagree with the ____32____ of school sports.
The problem is, perhaps unsurprisingly, more prevalent in boys' sport, and especially so in rugby, where independent schools still provide the bulk of future England internationals. At the same time, there has been a surge in the number of schools offering scholarships to ____33____rugby players, driven by a desire to widen access, but also, on occasion, by a(n) ____34____that success on the playing field may be a potential marketing tool. One director of rugby at a top-performing school in the South-East reports that his star under-16 player was poached(挖走)by a rival school which offered him a full scholarship. ‘We weren’t prepared to enter into a bidding war over a 15-year-old kid,’ he says rather pitifully.
Chris Morgan, director of sport at Tonbridge, is a critic of these shifts towards becoming superstar sports schools, “'An increasing number of schools seem to be using sports scholarships as part of their business model,” he says. “They place rugby above other sports as it seems to be more____35____in parents’ decision-making over which school they want to send their children to.”
As a result, some of Morgan's counterparts at other independent schools feel under pressure to focus on winning rather than____36____ enjoyment. ‘If everything you put on your website is about which teams won, it is easy to see how coaches, boys and parents can think that results are the most important barometer of success.’
Several coaches feel that their efforts to ____37____players’ enjoyment over results are at risk of being undermined by the temptation to see sport as an extension of academic league tables.
One director of rugby told me that whenever they lose a game, his headmaster calls a meeting on the Monday morning in which he demands an explanation for the defeat. ‘The head can't understand that sport isn't just about winning,’ he says.
So, with increasingly professional set-ups and a seeming ____38____with winning at all costs, has school sport lost its innocence?
Certainly not, says Kevin Knibbs, Headmaster of Hampton School in South West London, and Chair of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference(HMC)Sports Sub-Committee ‘Independent schools understand that sport is hugely beneficial to young people. While there have been substantial improvements in the standard of sports facilities, coaching, and performance in independent schools over the past decade, this is____39____ with, an emphasis on safety, wellbeing and general fitness. Together these things have had a(n) ____40____positive impact on young people’s experiences of sport in HMC schools, ' he says. 'Pupils are free to enjoy playing a wide range of sports with their friends without facing undue pressure to wip or needing to follow an over-intensive training regime, Knibbs continue.
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.
The term multimedia is derived from the root word medium, defined as “a means of expression.” _____41_____ is a medium in the visual arts, dance is a medium of performance, and words are the medium of poetry. Medium also can refer to something that comes in the middle. The medium as a means of expression is that which comes between the source of the message and the person who ____42____ it.
The plural form media is often used to refer to newspapers, magazines, radio, and television. _____43_____, in its broadest sense, media also incorporates literature, the fine arts, and even the Internet. The word multimedia first appeared in the 1960s to describe the simultaneous use of more than one medium. Early ____44_____ of multimedia included slide presentations accompanied by music.
Today’s multimedia is much more ___45_____. A multimedia artist brings together sculpture, performance, light, and sound to create complex art. The term also ____46____ the world of the personal computer. It describes any computer presentation that ___47____ text, graphics, full-motion video, and sound. Multimedia elements—on Web sites, on compact discs and DVDs, and even in e-mail programs—may also be ___48_____. Hyperlinks allow people to switch between topics, add sound and motion, and leap from idea to idea, making ____49____ that they might not make when reading a book or watching television. Interactive users are not just spectators ____50____ information in a predetermined sequence. They can map out a personal path through a world of content and experience in such multimedia productions as games, special-interest Web sites, sales presentations, and encyclopedias.
In its essence, multimedia is not new, of course. The idea that one can express a thought using an integrated structure of diverse media is as ____51____ as humanity itself. Throughout history, cultures worldwide have combined the visual arts, music, dance, speech, architecture, and other elements to create their performances and rituals. Nor is the idea of direct ____52____ in such events new. ____53____ ceremonies have long included participation by worshippers in the reading of texts and the singing of hymns(圣歌). What is ____54____ in the 21st century is the extent to which the computer enables people to pursue knowledge, explore new ideas, and create delightful sensory experiences, all ___55____ or in collaboration with others. For many, multimedia technology has become an integral part of daily life—at home, at school and at work.
41. A. Painting B. Reading C. Composing D. Writing
42. A. delivers B.installs C. receives D. distributes
43. A. Rather B. Otherwise C. However D. Thus
44. A. influence B. forms C. equipment D. programs
45. A. informative B. complicated C. practical D. convenient
46. A. makes up B. stands for C. begins with D. applies to
47. A. exchanges B. removes C. combines D. divides
48. A. interactive B. satisfactory C. diverse D. original
49. A. corrections B. connections C. improvements D. adaptations
50. A. spreading B. classifying C enhancing D. absorbing
51. A. old B. incredible C. recognizable D. pure
52. A. frustration B. participation C. contact D. access
53. A. Award B. Official C. Religious D. Public
54. A. guilty B. luxury C. creative D. upset
55. A. at any cost B. on their own C. beyond description D. in agreement
Section B
Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have read.
（A）
Some New Yorkers spend their morning train ride playing Candy Crush or trying to doze. Then there is Natalie Jaeger, master of the productive commute(通勤) "In a city as busy as New York City, every moment counts, "she says.
MsJaeger leaves her home in Bushwic, Brooklyn, listening to a lengthy NPR news podcast on her phone. Upon boarding the L train, she keeps the podcast going while reviewing the day's appointments and devoting five minutes each to news- letters about venture-capital and marketing topics.
“A big part of my job is staying on top of the latest trends when it comes to business and markets,” says Ms Jaeger, a marketing director for fintech startup Zoe Financial Inc.
Transferring at Union Square to take the N or Q uptown, she uses her wait to respond to Slack messages and emails, while keeping an ear tuned to the podcast.
She then cracks a book: currently, Fearless Leadership by Carey Lohrenz. Disembarking at 34th Street, Ms, Jaeger orders coffee on her Starbucks app and uses the walk from the train to the cafe to her office to call a friend or family member.
"You’d be surprised how much you can pack into a 10-minute window, "she says. According to a national survey by driving -tests. org, a driver-education platform, most workers use their commuting time to relax. On public transportation, one-third listen to music and 29 read books or magazines. But there is a minority --8%-determined to get as much done as possible.
Colette Coleman, a business- development director at a startup, has a 45- minute walking commute from the Lower East Side to Union Square, and there is little she can't accomplish along the way.
She speed-walks while doing light muscle work and listening to audiobooks on topics such as product management and search-engine optimization, while practicing mindful breathing techniques. And when she stops at an intersection, she often checks her email and taps out a quick response."It's fun to get that dopamine hit if I'm at a stoplight, "she says, " I can't resist. Driving- tests. org says the average commuter who works while in transit gives their employer more than $1,500 of personal time annually. But those commuters also report feeling more content and less stressed on the job. One possible explanation:People who love their job are inclined to work after hours. Another possibility: They are crazy!
56. Which of the following about Ms. Jaeger is true according to the passage?
A. She is a trendy person keen on the latest news of fashion
B. She makes the most of every minute on her way to work.
C. She gets everything ready for her work on the non-stop train.
D. She is among one of the most productive workers in her company.
57. In this passage, the word"cracks"(paragraph 5 ) is closest in meaning to “____________”.
A. puts out B. takes back
C. binds up D. skims through
58. What can be inferred from the national survey conducted by driving -tests. org?
A. It remains unclear why working during their commute works well for some people
B. The majority of employees choose to relax on their way to work
C.Those who work during their commute tend to earn more than those who don't.
D. The way people commute is related to how they feel at work
59. Which of the following can best serve as the title for the passage?
A. New Yorkers Differ in Their Ways of Commuting
B. Commuters Stretch the Workday Beyond 9 to 5
C. Public Transportation Attracts Commuters
D. Commuters Multitask for Early Promotion
(B)
60. By using the app released by SOLEIF, people can ________.
A. watch a video about the statue’s history
B. appreciate the exhibits in the museum
C. view the statue from different angles
D. see a life-size model of the statue
61. Where can we find both apps and popular videos?
A. tinyurl.com B. uefa.com C. Apple’s iPad D. SOLELF
62. The following words can be used to describe the Xploro app EXCEPT _______.
A. entertaining B. interactive C. informative D. sensitive
(C)
While still catching-up to men in some spheres of modern life, women appear to be way ahead in at least one undesirable category. “Women are particularly susceptible to developing depression and anxiety disorders in response to stress compared to men,” according to Dr. Yehuda, chief psychiatrist at New York’s Veteran’s Administration Hospital.
Studies of both animals and humans have shown that sex hormones somehow affect the stress response, causing females under stress to produce more of the trigger chemicals than do males under the same conditions. In several of the studies, when stressed-out female rats had their ovaries (the female reproductive organs) removed, their chemical responses became equal to those of the males.
Adding to a woman’s increased dose of stress chemicals, are her increased “opportunities” for stress. “It’s not necessarily that women don’t cope as well. It’s just that they have so much more to cope with,” says Dr. Yehuda. “Their capacity for tolerating stress may even be greater than men’s,” she observes, “it’s just that they’re dealing with so many more things that they become worn out from it more visibly and sooner.”
Dr. Yehuda notes another difference between the sexes. “I think that the kinds of things that women are exposed to tend to be in more of a chronic or repeated nature. Men go to war and are exposed to combat stress. Men are exposed to more acts of random physical violence. The kinds of interpersonal violence that women are exposed to tend to be in domestic situations, by, unfortunately, parents or other family members, and they tend not to be one-shot deals. The wear-and-tear that comes from these longer relationships can be quite devastating.”
Adeline Alvarez married at 18 and gave birth to a son, but was determined to finish college. “I struggled a lot to get the college degree. I was living in so much frustration that that was my escape, to go to school, and get ahead and do better.” Later, her marriage ended and she became a single mother. “It’s the hardest thing to take care of a teenager, have a job, pay the rent, pay the car payment, and pay the debt. I lived from paycheck to paycheck.”
Not everyone experiences the kinds of severe chronic stresses Alvarez describes. But most women today are coping with a lot of obligations, with few breaks, and feeling the strain. Alvarez’s experience demonstrates the importance of finding ways to diffuse stress before it threatens your health and your ability to function.
63.?Which of the following is true according to the first two paragraphs?
A. Women are biologically more vulnerable to stress.
B. Women are still suffering much stress caused by men.
C. Women are more experienced than men in coping with stress.
D. Men and women show different inclinations when faced with stress.
64.?According to Paragraph 4, the stress women confront tends to be ________.
A. domestic and temporary. B. irregular and violent.
C. durable and frequent. D. trivial and random.
65.?The sentence I lived from paycheck to paycheck. shows that ________.
A. Alvarez cared about nothing but making money.
B. Alvarez’s salary barely covered her household expenses.
C. Alvarez got paychecks from different jobs.
D. Alvarez paid practically everything by check.
66.?Which of the following would be the best title for the text?
A. Strain of Stress: No Way Out?
B. Responses to Stress: Gender Difference
C. Stress Analysis: What Chemicals Say
D. Gender Inequality: Women Under Stress
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. Based on this reasoning, we thought that one way to urge people to donate in such a situation would be to inform them that even an extremely small sum would be helpful.
B. The study suggests that if you want somebody to do something for you, simply pointing out that even a little assistance on their part would be acceptable is likely to be an effective strategy.
C. For the other half, however, the research assistant added “Even a penny will help.”
D. And there's enough proof that people tend to yes when they believe what they do can help.
E. But in certain situations and environment it’s also important to understand why people say no to reasonable requests, such as a request to donate to a charity.
F. For the other half the request may end with a reason why their assistance is necessary.
Asking for a little can go a long way
Throughout this book we’ve attempted to provide evidence to support our claims that we can successfully move people to say yes.______47______
Along with several colleagues, one of us set out to do just that. We thought that, when asked to make a donation, even those who would like to support the charity in some way say no, because they can’t afford to donate very much, and they assume that the small amount that they can afford wouldn’t do much to help the cause. ______48______
To test this hypothesis (假设) our research assistants went door to door to request donations for the American Cancer Society. After introducing themselves, they asked the residents, “Would you be willing to help by giving a donation?” For half the residents the request ended there. ______49______
When we analyzed the results we found that, consistent with our hypothesis, people in the “even a penny will help” half of the sample were almost twice as likely to donate to the cause. And the amount the individuals gave was also found to be more or less the same in both halves, so the people in the “even a penny” half did not donate less.
______50______Applications in the workplace might be: to a co-worker regarding a joint project, “Just an hour of your time would really help,” to a co-worker whose handwriting is illegible, “Just a little more clarity would help.” The chances are that this little step in the right direction won’t prove so little after all.
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.
The benefits of Being Bilingual
At one time, being bilingual was thought to slow down brain development, although it is now known to have many benefits. Aside from professional and social benefits, studies show that the process of learning a second language actually strengthens some areas of the brain.
To start off with, a study done at the University of British Columbia show that babies exposed to two languages before birth don’t confuse the languages. Moreover, it showed that the effort it takes to keep the languages separate improves perception.
The benefits aren’t only for people who grow up bilingual, however. Anyone who learns a second language during their lifetime will have certain advantages. For one, Swedish scientists found that the brain grows during language learning, particularly the area where memories are created.
Not only does the brain grow, but language learners also improve in many areas. They are good at multitasking while paying detailed attention to each task. Additionally they strengthen their math skills, listening skills, ability to focus, problem-solving skills, reading and vocabulary in their native language, and their memory increases. In the area of math, a study done at the university of Washington shows that bilinguals solve new maths problems half a second faster than monolinguals.
Language learning also has huge benefits for old age. Brian Gold of the University of Kentucky did a study comparing the ability of bilingual seniors and monolingual seniors to do an attention-switching task. Usually this skill fades with age. However the bilingual seniors performed better than the monolinguals and their brains worked less hard and more efficiently.
Neuroscientists think that having more brainpower at an older age helps protect us from Alzheimer’s. Current medication for Alzheimer’s only delays it for 6-12 months, while learning a new language delays it for 4-5 years. Again, this is not only for people who learn a second language from birth. Even if you don’t learn another language until after middle age it helps. Language learning keeps your brain active and “fit”.
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VI. Translation (15分)
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
出发或抵达的时间会因交通情况及其他因素而改变。(subject)
节日期间，全市所有的公园将对市民免费开放，难怪大家如此兴奋。(accessible)
微信朋友圈的照片常常让人看了非常羡慕朋友们的生活，但他们的实际生活可能并不像
照片看上去的那么吸引人。(as…as…)
这首歌在今年的艺术节上首发时，因其旋律欢快，风格诙谐引起轰动，但只是昙花一现。（when）
VII. Guided Writing (25分)
Directions: Write an English composition in 100-120 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
期末考试前，学校就历史、地理、生物等一些学科提供了两种考查形式：
1. 课堂考试（examination）；
2. 就某门学科完成一项课题研究并且写一篇小论文（term paper）。
请你写一篇120-150左右的作文，你的作文必领包括以下内容：
1. 比较两种考查的差别（形式、内容等）；
2. 选择你的考查方式并说明理由。
高三年级上期末英语试卷参考答案及评分标准
Listening
1-5 CBDAA 6-10 BDAC
11-13 DCB 14-16 BAC 17-20 AADC
II. Grammar and vocabulary
21. were labelled 22. pushing 23. how much 24. even if/though 25. which 26. could 27. despite 28. whether 29. less anxious 30. to fall
31-35 FAIEC 36-40 GKJDH
III. Reading comprehension
Section A: 41—55 ACCBB 46-50 DCABD 51-55 ABCCB
Section B: 56-59 BDAB 60-62 CAD 63-66 ACBD
Section C 67-70 EACB
IV.Summary Writing
Reference answer:
Though once regarded as an obstacle to brain development, being bilingual is known to benefit those speaking two languages from birth, enhancing perception, and those starting another language later in life, improving their memories and various other skills. It also has long-term benefits for old age, keeping the brain active in thinking.(52 words)
Contrary to former beliefs, being bilingual not only benefits those growing bilingual by improving perception but those learning a second language during lifetime, helping the brain grow, enhancing memory, strenghthening math skills, listening skills, focusing ability and reading and vocabulary. It is also beneficial to the old because it keeps the brain active and fit. (55 words)
V. Translation
The time of departure or arrival is subject to change due to traffic conditions and other factors.
During the holiday season, all the parks in the city are accessible to the citizens for free, so it’s no wonder that people are so excited.
The pictures posted on Wechat Moments often make people envy their friends’ lives very much, but their real lives might not be as attractive as the pictures showed us.
The song became a hit for its cheerful melody and comic style when it was first performed at the Art Festival this year, but its popularity didn’t last long.
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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. M: Is this the check-in counter for flight 308 to Beijing?
W: Yes, but I’m sorry that the flight has been delayed for the storm.
Q: Where does this conversation most probably take place?
2. M: I’d like to order some books for our students.
W: The cost of each book is 30 yuan, but we can offer a 10% and 20% discount for orders over 10 and 20 pieces respectively.
Q: How much should the man pay if he wants to order 30 pieces?
3. M: Good news. This ad says a company needs a salesperson. That’ll be perfect for you, for you like travelling very much.
W: That sounds nice. Did it mention anything about experience?
Q: What are they talking about?
4. M: Good morning. I’m here to see Mr. Wilson.
W: Sorry. Mr. Wilson went to Washington last Monday for a conference, and will be back on Thursday night. If you like, you may come again on Friday morning.
Q: When will Mr. Wilson return?
5. M: You said the paper fell on the floor but I can’t find it.
W: Look under the desk, back in the comer.
Q: What are the speakers doing now?
6. M: I ran into our friend Sam yesterday on the street, and he said he hadn’t heard from you for two months.
W: Yes, I know. But I’ve been too busy to phone him.
Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?
7. M: This article is nothing but advertising for housing developers. I don’t think the houses for sale are half that good.
W: Come on, Brian. Why so negative? We’re thinking of buying a home, aren’t we? Just a trip to look at the place won’t cost us much.
Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?
8. W: So you finally listened to your wife’s advice and cut down on smoking?
M: It was my doctor’s advice. I’m suffering from high blood pressure.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
9. W: Hello, this is Express Car Care. We’re calling to remind you of your 4:15 appointment for your car maintenance.
M: Oh, thanks. It’s a good thing you called. I thought it was 4:15 today.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
10. W: I just can’t believe this is our last year. College is going by fast.
M: Yeah. We’ll have to face the real world soon. So, have you figured out what you’re going to do after graduation?
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
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
When Walt Disney went back to Chicago, he studied cartooning at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts. His education was interrupted when World War I broke out in 1914. Though he was not yet old enough to join the army, he wanted to help in some way. He joined the Red Cross and went to France, where he stayed until the war was over. After the war, Disney returned to Kansas City to work for a company that made fairy story cartoons. This was the kind of work he liked best. He made up his mind to find better ways of making the cartoons move, so that the cartoon characters would seem alive. He bought an old movie camera and made a few films in his garage. In 1932 he joined his elder brother, Roy, in Hollywood California, where they soon set up their own company.
Sound was just starting to be used in movies, and Disney believed it had great possibilities. He quickly added sound to his cartoons. When he made Mickey Mouse talk on the movie screen, audience were delighted. Mickey became a great success with both young and old.
(Now listen again, please)
Questions:
11. How did Walt Disney help his country during the war?
12. Where did Walt Disney go first after the war?
13 What was the main reason of the success of Mickey Mouse according to the passage?
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following lecture.
A recent International Labor Organization report says the ever-worsening real wages around the world calls into question the true extent of an economic recovery, especially if governments stop providing rescue packages too early. The report warns that the picture on wages is likely to get worse this year despite signs of an economic recovery. Patrick Belser, an international labor organization specialist, says declining wage rates are linked to the levels of unemployment. The quite dramatic unemployment features, which we now see in some of the countries, strongly suggest that there will be a great pressure on wages in the future as more people will be unemployed, more people will be looking for jobs, and the pressure on employers to raise wages to attract workers will decline. So we expect that the second part of the year would not be very good in terms of wage growth. The report finds more than a quarter of the countries experienced flat or falling monthly wages in real terms. They include the United States, Austria, Costa Rica, South Africa and Germany. International Labor Organization economists say some nations have come up with policies to lessen the impact of lower wages during the economic crisis. An example of these is work sharing with government supporting funds. Under this plan, the number of individual working hours is reduced in an effort to avoid layoffs. Such being the case, the government must provide wage subsidies to make up for lost pay due to the shorter hours.
(Now listen again, please)
Questions：
14. What is the International Labor Organization’s report mainly about?
15. According to an International Labor Organization’s specialist, how will employers feel if there are more people looking for jobs?
16. What does the speaker mean by the work sharing plan?
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
M: Hey, what are you watching?
W: It's a new show about the police.
M: Who's that man with the grey hair, wearing the suits? Is he the cop?
W: No, he is the criminal. He stole a valuable painting from an art gallery.
M: What about the guy in the white T-shirt? Is he a thief, too?
W: Yeah, he looks like one, but actually he is a policeman. He is trying to catch the thief before
he sells the painting.
M: He is a policeman? But look how he is dressed and his long untidy hair. He looks more like an artist.
W: That's because he is undercover, He didn’t want the thief to know who he is. He is pretending he can arrange for someone to buy the painting.
M: Hmm, that's pretty clever. Do you think he'll catch the bad guy?
W: Well, the police used to do it in shows like this
M: Yes, not like in real life. I mean, criminals often get away in real life
W: Yes, hopefully.
M: Hopefully? What do you mean by this?
W: I mean if you don't stop chatting and let me watch the end of the show, I'm going to kill you
M: Ooh.
(Now listen again, please)
Questions:
17. What are the two speakers talking about?
18. Who is the thief?
19. What is the policeman doing in the show?
20. Why does the woman ask the man to shut up?
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