1、2020学年第二学期调研试卷高三 英语考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分I. Listening Comprehension（25%）Section A (10%) 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
2、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 a department store. B. In a repair shop.C. In a second-hand store. D. In a bank.2. A. Sorry.B. Angry.C. Su
3、rprised.D. Relieved.3. A. An amateur writer. B. A spaceman.C. A pilot. D. A scientist.4. A. Because it has the best landscapes in the world.B. Because it has a long bike route for tourists.C. Because it has bike routes along its beautiful scenery. D. Because it is committed to showcasing its scenery
4、.5. A. He works for money.B. He lacks money.C. He wants to make a difference. D. He is in poor health now.6. A. Because she doesnt want to leave any trace about her personal information. B. Because it is not convenient.C. Because the money in her account might be stolen.D. Because she is not good at
5、 using digital technology.7. A. The floor.B. The wall.C. An earthquake.D. A handshake.8. A. Monday.B. Wednesday. C. Thursday. D. Friday.9. A. The woman can get a widow seat. B. The restaurant features a Bund view.C. The window seats are hard to get.D. The restaurant charges extra money for the windo
6、w seat.10. A. Improving her cooking skills.B. Tasting food made by Tom.C. Having a picnic.D. Displaying her talents for Tom.Section B (15%) 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 conversation and
7、the passages. The conversation and the passage will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the
8、following passage.11. A. About 70 years ago. B. Half a century ago.C. Twenty five years ago. D. Seven years ago.12. A. To improve traffic. B. To connect all the European countries.C. To attract donations. D. To stop pollution.13. A. It will cause conflicts among countries.B. It will be of little ben
9、efit to the locals. C. It may do damage to the environment.D. It may become a tourist attraction.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following news.14. A. A weather forecast.B. A rescue operation.C. An energy crisis.D. A snowstorm.15. A. Schools along the road were closed.B. About 100 vehicles
10、were stuck.C. A woman gave birth to a baby girl.D. A coach full of elderly passengers was stuck.16. A. Mini will work with Great Wall to produce electric cars for Chinese consumers.B. The electric mini cars will use electric motors made in Britain.C. The location of the production line has been deci
11、ded.D. It will be a huge investment for the BMW.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following longer conversation.17. A. Because she desperately needs a luxury car.B. Because there is some problem with her own car.C. Because the meeting place is too far away.D. Because she cant drive a manual o
12、ne.18. A. 3,000 yuan.B. 4,000 yuan.C. 7,000yuan. D. 10,000yuan.19. A. Refill the tank of gas.B. Send the key to the rental company by express mail.C. Drive the car back to the place where she rents it.D. Present a valid credit card.20. A. Driving skills.B. Car rental.C. Insurance policy. D. Car bran
13、ds.II. Grammar and VocabularySection A (15%)Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks,use one word that best
14、 fits each blank. In colleges around the country, most students are also workers.The reality of college can be pretty different from the images (21)_ (present) in movies and television. Instead of the students who wake up late, party all the time, and study only before exams, many colleges are full
15、of students with pressing schedules of not just classes and activities, but real jobs, too.This isnt a temporary phenomenon. The share of working students (22)_ (be) on the rise since the 1970s, and one-fifth of students work all year round. About one-quarter of those who work while (23)_ (attend) s
16、chool have both a full-course load and a full-time job. The arrangement can help pay for tuition and living costs, obviously. And theres value in it beyond the direct cause: such jobs can also be critical (24)_developing important professional and social skills that make (25) _easier to land a job a
17、fter graduation. With many employers looking for students with already-developed skill sets, on-the-job training while in college can be the best way (26)_(ensure) a job later on.But its not all upside. Even full-time work may not completely cover the cost of tuition and living expenses. The study n
18、otes that if a student worked a full-time job at the federal minimum wage, they would earn just over $15,000 each year, certainly not enough to pay for tuition, room, and board at many colleges without some serious financial aid. That means that (27)_ theyre sacrificing time away from the classroom,
19、 many working students will still graduate with at least some debt. And working full time can reduce the chance (28)_ students will graduate at all, by cutting into the time available for studying and attending classes.There is little reward for attending but not finishing college. Students (29)_ en
20、d up leaving school because of difficulty in managing work and class are likely to find themselves stuck in some of the same jobs they might have gotten if they hadnt gone at all. The difficulty of working too much while in school can create a cycle that pushes students (30)_ (far) into debt without
21、 receiving any of the financial or career benefits.Section B (15%)Directions: Complete the following paragraphs 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. financial B. implemented C. support D. roughly E. assignedF. immediate G.
22、contributing H. practice I. purchase J. disadvantaged K. supplyingStocking the shelvesWhen you go to a grocery store, you expect to pay for your goods with money. But students at a high school in Texas, US, opened a store that runs on good deeds. In November, students from Linda Tutt High School in
23、the city of Sanger launched a grocery store that enables students to _31_ necessities such as toilet paper, meat and basic food items using a point system. The store aims to support families in need.“In our school district, there are _32_2, 750 students enrolled and throughout the district, 43 perce
24、nt of these students are considered economically _33_,” Anthony Love, principal of Linda Tutt told CNN. “About 3.6 percent of our students are considered homeless. We thought it was important to _34_them and their families and make sure they had food on the table.” Students earn points by _35_ posit
25、ively to the school. For those students from poor families, the point system has provided a way for them to shop for their families, according to Love. “They can earn points for doing chores around the building or helping to clean,” he said. With the help of partners like Texas Health. Albertsons an
26、d First Refuge Ministries, the school was able to stock the shelves.The number of points for each item was actually _36_ by the students. “So we walked through here and decided that a can of green beans was one point,” said Paul Juarez, the executive director of First Refuge Ministries. Juarez said
27、that he hopes the idea gets _37_ in other areas. “It gives us a picture of what can be. So if we can do this inside other schools, it will do a whole lot to help other small towns.” In addition to the_38_ benefits, students also learn about supply management and customer service, and such lessons co
28、uld prepare them for future jobs.The grocery stores student manager, Hunter Weertman, said he has already learned important life skills from his experience at the store, such as making good spending choices and budgeting.The store _39_was also welcomed by Thomas Muir, Sanger s mayor. “We all had our
29、 first jobs and it taught us how to work, and what you got for your work,” he said. “I think this will do that for them too, and also meet an_40_ need.”III. Reading Comprehension (45%)Section ADirections: For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C, and D.
30、 Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.A Need to Close the Digital Gender GapOne of the most efficient ways to promote peace and jump-start flagging economies is to empower girls and invest in their education. Today, girls lack of access to basic education is _41_when
31、 it comes to the use of digital technology, leaving them far behind boys. And because the world is ever more digital, those who lack basic Internet skills will find it_42_difficult to participate in the formal economy, to obtain a quality education, to_43_health care, information and psychosocial su
32、pport, and to have their voices heard. Since 2013 the global gender gap in male and female access to the Internet has actually increased from 11 to 12 percent. _44_yet, women and girls living in the poorest countries are 31 percent less_45_than men and boys to have access to the Internet. In develop
33、ing countries, some 200 million fewer women than men own a mobile phone, the most common means of Internet access there. This digital_46_is increasing, and should it continue at the present pace, it is predicted that over 75 percent of women and girls will lack Internet access and _47_skills. There
34、are many causes for the digital gender gap. They include girls obvious _48_from basic education, from specific technology education and design, high costs of both_49_and Internet access, scarcity of content relevant for women and girls, and socio-cultural biases and_50_, such as barriers to women sp
35、eaking freely and privately both online and offline. Indeed, one of the most insidious（隐伏的）reasons why girls may be_51_from learning how to access and use digital technology is also a groundless one: that girls are simply not good at using technology. The United Nations has announced that human righ
36、ts online are human rights offline. These stereotypes reinforce harmful norms that keep women and girls from enjoying their human rights. According to the International Institute for Sustainable Development, an independent, non-profit and non-governmental research organization, the gender digital ga
37、p is a major_52_to womens economic empowerment and participation in the economy. _53_a major increase of policy effort and investment, most of the benefits of technological change will be enjoyed only by men, worsening gender inequality. This also results in_54_economic growth and innovation that is
38、 possible only when men and women have equal access to technology and the economy. In the words of USAID Senior Gender Coordinator Michelle Bekkering, “A girls future should be_55_not by her sex, but by her commitment to hard work and ability to access the resources she needs to succeed.”41.A. impro
39、vedB. eliminatedC. worsenedD. resulted42.A. consideratelyB. increasinglyC. onlyD. technically43.A. accessB. approachC. evaluateD. promote44.A. HoweverB. WorseC. AndD. Strangely45.A. possibleB. probableC. likelyD. feasible46.A. gapB. differenceC. dataD. shortage47.A. digitalB. technicalC. mathematica
40、lD. practical48.A. restrictionB. exclusionC. independenceD. division49.A. implementsB. devicesC. productsD. experts50.A. researchB. criticismC. discriminationD. distinction51.A. encouragedB. preventedC. deniedD. disappointed52.A. deadlockB. concernC. preventionD. barrier53.A. WithB. WithoutC. Throug
41、hD. Despite54.A. faintB. lostC. missedD. rapid55.A. definedB. confinedC. designedD. outlinedSection B Directions: Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fit
42、s best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. (A) Becoming a real runnerI would never use the word “athletic” to describe myself. To me, athletes are people who really enjoy working out. I remember crying in middle school when I had to run a mile during gym class. I hu
43、ffed and puffed as I jogged. As I grew up, I would go to the gym, but I never enjoyed working out. That, I thought, was for real runners.In June 2017, my friend sent me an email that would forever change my attitude towards running. He was training for a 200-mile relay (接力赛)and wanted me to be on hi
44、s team. I would run three legs between four and six miles each over the course of two days. Figuring that I would never again have the chance to work with some top runners, I immediately agreed, and started running outside to prepare.That first run was hard. I purposefully avoided Central Park in or
45、der to stay away from real runners. After a few blocks, I was already winded, and ran the rest of the way home. I called my mom, choked up, to say I had no hope at all of running this relay. But she encouraged me to keep at it, so I didnt quit. I went from running four miles a week to eight within o
46、ne month before my advanced training began.I was frightened going into the first training session with the team as everyone else was super “athletic”. We ran for five miles, and I was significantly slower. However, my teammates were so supportive that I felt the runners high, which I had never belie
47、ved existed.One day, about two weeks into training, my ankle gave out while I was running in Central Park. I was diagnosed with a stress fracture(应力性骨折). The doctor told me to stop running for two months. It took me a while to face the fact that I was out of the race. My doctor told me that he too h
48、ad once been struck down with a stress fracture, and the following year, he beat his best running time in a half-marathon. That brought me hope.I made it through the next two months by picturing myself running again. Just yesterday, for the first time since that fateful day, I took my outdoor run wi
49、th my physical therapist. I mentioned that I might run a half-marathon the next year. Now I wake up excited for the days I get to run. Maybe I am a “real runner” after all.56. According to the article, when did the author start to feel passion for running?A. After she got into the habit of working o
50、ut.B. After she got the courage to run outdoors on her own.C. After she ran with some top runners and got their encouragement. D. After she broke her ankle in training and stayed in bed for two months.57. The underlined word in the passage refers to her doctors _.A. helpful adviceB. immediate treatm
51、ent C. experience in the marathonD. personal experience with an injury58. What can we infer from the article about the author?A. She didnt take the relay seriously.B. She had a strict and overprotective mother.C. She felt disappointed about withdrawing from the race.D. She would have expected to run
52、 a half-marathon if she had won the race.59. The authors purpose of writing the article was to _.A. urge readers to exercise regularlyB. share with readers the fun of runningC. warn readers to be careful about runningD. encourage readers to pursue their hobbies(B)Private Butler(管家)Typical salary: 60
53、,000 to 90,000, or more. An entry level butler weve trained will walk into a salary of 35,000, while a very experienced private butler can earn up to 150,000, says Sara Vestin, director of the British Butler Academy. The job: A private butler can be called on by his or her employer to do anything fr
54、om wardrobe management to chauffeuring to pet care. Typical duties include managing other staff, serving at every meal, running errands, looking after guests, booking restaurants, house security, housekeeping, cooking and anything else the household needs. But most of all, its personal service, tail
55、ored to the very wealthy individual the butler works for. Qualifications: No special qualifications are required, but its advisable to do a course at a training college such as Vestins British Butler Academy or the British Butler Institute. Recruitment consultants and VIP clients come to our mansion
56、 to scout out the good students. Vestin says.To succeed as a butler, you needa service mind, says Vestin. You must have the mindset of someone who genuinely thrives on looking after others. You cannot do the job without this, even if you were an amazing actor. Some people have it and some dont. Also
57、, she says, its essential to have an eye for detail, a steady hand and the ability to deal with all sorts of people. Worst thing about the job: Long hours and an unpredictable work schedule mean its difficult to have a family life. Butlers also suffer from isolation and cultural differences with the
58、ir employer and they may be obliged to work for people who arent always nice.60. Which of the following is true of a butler?A. A course at a training college is a must in order to get the job.B. A butler should be able to tailor his service to his clients.C. Male butlers are favored over female ones
59、.D. There is no ceiling of salary.61. The underlined word “thrives on” in the passage probably means _.A. is reminded ofB. is capable ofC. is convinced ofD. is in favour of62. Which is not the downside of being a butler?A. Cultural misunderstanding may arise.B. The job may make ones family life diff
60、icult.C. Sometimes they have to work for impolite clients.D. They may enjoy the company of his or her clients.(C)Todays students have a problem. They were born into a world where technology, smartphones, and immediate access to the Internet are hurting their ability to focus and changing the way the
61、y think.Now teachers have a problem too. They find it particularly exhausting to ask students to read complex or long texts without taking regular breaks. Smartphones have clearly affected the younger generation, but how education should evolve for digital-native students? A common idea among teache
62、rs is that short is good. When students cant seem to pay attention to long lectures, many teachers simply hack lessons into smaller patterns. In fact, students need time to engage with a topic once the teacher introduces it before moving on. Switching between small lessons too quickly could rob them
63、 of valuable comprehension. There are also teachers who begin classes with meditation exercises to help their students focus. However, it turns out that any sort of “tech breaks” could counteract(抵消) strong desires to multi task.A 2018 study found that students aged between 10 and 24 tend to stay aw
64、ay from physical books. They prefer video as a source of information second only to teachers. Therefore, some tech-forward teachers choose platforms such as YouTube and Instagram. Asha Choksi, vice-president of global research at Pearson, gives the example of a teacher who films himself performing a
65、 science experiment and posts it to YouTube. When it is time for class, he uses the video to illustrate material in the textbook, which can seem boring to students. Still, while those educators are embracing technology in the classroom to meet students needs, they also find value in traditional meth
66、ods, and so suggest a “blended(混合的) learning” approach. Direct instruction from them will never be replaced in their classes. Technology will be favored only when it improves a lesson in ways that are impossible offline.Digital natives will continue to eagerly adopt new media. Teachers have no choic
67、e but to evolve. They are making an effort not only to ensure that students can take advantage of new technologies, but to teach students valuable skills that can help them think in a world constantly trying to distract them. Think of the Zuckerbergs, the Gates, the Jobs and all those pioneers in th
68、e tech world. They became successful not because they could code(编程); it was because they could think.63. What is the best title of this passage?A. Students Distracting from a Digital WorldB. Teachers Learning for a Distracted GenerationC. Students Learning for a Digital WorldD. Educations Evolving
69、for a Distracted Generation64. According to the passage, which of the following statement is NOT TRUE?A. Teachers adopt short lectures, small lessons, which could be hard to understand sometimes.B. Teachers employ meditation exercises to help students concentrate on class, which is of few effects.C.
70、 Students aged between 10 and 24 dont prefer physical books, so YouTube and Instagram may be a good choice.D. Students aged between 10 and 24 prefer videos to teachers, so using video to explain textbooks is a popular way.65. According to the article, a “blended learning” approach is suggested mainl
71、y because_.(1). the teachers authority remains unchallenged(2). technology is a useful supplement to textbooks (3). material in the textbook is too boring to most students(4). teachers want to change their traditional teaching methodsA. (1)、(2)B. (2)、(3)C. (3)、(4)D. (1)、(4)66. According to the autho
72、r, a teachers top priority is _.A. to share as much knowledge with students as possibleB. to encourage students to make full use of new technologiesC. to help students develop their ability to think critically and creativelyD. to instruct students to limit their use of smart phones and social mediaS
73、ection CDirections: Read the passage carefully. 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. This is a trend that is only expected to continue.B. This means that the remaining individuals are
74、at serious risk.C. Those species that are held in zoos are already protected from any such events and trends.D. In fact, species that are common can also come under serious threat before people realize it.E. Climate change has harmed over half mammal species on the endangered species list.F. If even
75、 common species can lose their population in only several years, it may be too late to save them in the wild.The World Needs ZoosZoos play an important role in the world for conservation and education. They are particularly important for endangered species. Many animals are critically endangered and
76、 may go extinct in the wild, but in zoos, they are going strong. Many others are already extinct in the wild and only survive thanks to populations kept in captivity(圈禁). Even those critical of zoos often recognize that it is better to have species preserved somewhere than lose them altogether. _67_
77、Take the ring-tailed lemur of Madagascar（环尾狐猴）for example. These lemurs are almost common in zoos as they breed well in captivity and the public are fond of them. However, despite their high numbers in collections around the world, they are the most threatened mammalian group on the planet. A recent
78、 survey suggests that up to 95 percent of the wild populations have been lost since 2000. _68_One bad year or a new disease could wipe out those which still remain in the wild.Such trends are not isolated. The giraffe is another very common species in zoos. Unlike the lemurs, giraffes are widespread
79、 in the countries across much of sub-Saharan Africa. Yet giraffe populations have gone down by a third in the last thirty years. While less dramatic than the drop in lemur numbers, this is obviously a major loss and again, whole populations (which some scientists think are of unique subspecies) are
80、on the verge of extinction._69_ Ongoing and future issues from climate change can have unexpected effects on wildlife. It will become more difficult for conservationists to predict which species might be at risk. As it is, experts are struggling to continue monitoring the species that are already kn
81、own to be vulnerable, so it is easy to see why common species might be overlooked. People might not take the great loss of local species seriously on the assumption that these animals are heavily populated elsewhere, but unfortunately that is not always the case.There will, I suspect, always be resi
82、stance to the argument for keeping animals in captivity and I will not defend the zoos that are badly managed and in desperate need of improvement or closure. But if we wish to keep any real measure of biodiversity on the planet, we may have to lean on zoos far more than many people realize. _70_IV.
83、 Summary Writing（10%）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. 71. Should Our Societies Go Cashless?The rise of contactless payment and digital wallets is making cash useless i
84、n a lot of cities. In fact, those who are still used to paying with “real” cash would feel like aliens in Sweden. While the Nordic country is still singled out as a rarity for taking the cashless route, it wont be long before more countries join it by venturing down the same path. One of the biggest
85、 benefits of getting rid of cash is the elimination of its anonymity(匿名性). Cash plays a major role in the crime world, which makes going cashless a more transparent(透明的)alternative. Since all digital transactions leave a record behind, anyone with an interest in learning about the cash flow of a bus
86、iness or individual could easily trace where the money came from. There is another benefit to cashless societies: there no longer needs to be an intermediary to pay extra fees. Today, banks and financial institutions are necessary for supporting the whole wealth system. For those services, intermedi
87、aries charge predefined fees that are always paid by the customers. However, we should not rush into things. A completely digital system would leave a lot of people on the outside looking in not just the homeless, but also the elderly who would not know how to deal with cashless systems. Going cashl
88、ess also has the issue of trace-ability. In a time where there are major concerns surrounding security and privacy, we have a good reason to worry about how the government is going to be able to protect our money. Whats more, the users themselves will have to avoid falling victim to identity theft a
89、nd online fraud. These are challenges that wont be easy to solve. It feels like our best bet is leaving space for the shift to happen naturally. It is the only way to ensure no one is left out as we figure out if people are ready to live in a world with no physical wallets.V. Translation（3+3+4+5=15%
90、）Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 72. 多亏了可穿戴技术，父母足不出户便可随时知晓孩子的位置。（inform）73. 战争持续越久，给一个国家政治和经济造成的影响就越大。（The more.）74. 他沉迷于赌博，没多久就债台高筑，无力偿还了。（pile v.）75. 正是在半个多世纪的植树造林后，他们才成功地把这片沙漠改造成为一片密林，这在过去看似是不可能的。（It）VI. Guided Writing （25%）Direct
91、ions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.你的朋友李华是启明中学的一位高一新生，最近他正在为住校还是走读举棋不定，因此，写信向你求助。假如你是王磊，就读于高三年级，以过来人的身份用英语给他写封回信。你的信必须包括以下内容：1. 就住校还是走读的选择提供你的建议；2. 结合你的经历说明你建议的理由。（注：住校/走读：board/live at home）2020学年第二学期调研试卷高三 英语参考答案I. Listening com
92、prehension（25%）1-10: CCACCACDBB 11-20: AAD DBA BCABII. Grammar and vocabulary（15%+15%）21. presented 22. has been 23. attending 24. for/to 25. it 26. to ensure 27. though/although 28. that 29. who/that 30. further31-40: IDJCG EBAHFIII. Reading Comprehension（45%）41-55：CBABCAABBCBDBBA56-59：CDCD60-62：BB
93、D63-66：BDAC67-70：DBAFIV. Summary Writing （10%）(A possible answer)71. Theres a growing trend towards a cashless society. Supporters believe paying without cash helps combat crime and saves them from paying extra fees. However, going completely cashless means excluding certain people in society and ca
94、using potential new financial crimes. Therefore, we should leave some space to make a cash-free future happen naturally while we manage to solve these problems.V. Translation（3+3+4+5=15%）72. Thanks to the wearable technology(1), parents can be informed of their childrens locations(1) at any time wit
95、hout going out of their homes(1).73. The longer the war lasts(1), the greater impact/influence/effect it will have on(1) the politics and economy of a nation/country(1).74. He was addicted to gambling(1), and it wasnt long before(1) his debts piled up(1) and he had no money to/couldnt pay them (off)
96、(1).75. It was not until(1) they spent over half a century planting trees(1) that they finally managed to transform the desert into a dense forest(1.5), which seemed impossible in the past(1.5).It was after planting trees over half a century that they finally succeeded in transforming .VI. Writing（2
97、5%）（略）录音原文：Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: 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 conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation an
98、d 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. W: I want to sell this old refrigerator. How much do you think I can get for it? M: It works really well except for the broken shelf. You will probably get
99、 200 dollars. Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?2. W: Jimmy, I just received a complaint from a customer about your rude attitude last week. M: Oh, did I? Q: How does the man feel?3. W: I am a big fan of manned and unmanned space flights. M: I tried writing a series of Mars nov
100、els in my spare time. Do you want to read them? Q: What is the man?4. W: You have so many choices. Why do you choose Taiwan for vacation? M: Taiwans commitment to cycling is very clear in its bike routes designed to showcase the islands magnificent natural landscapes. Q: Why does the man choose Taiw
101、an for vacation?5. W: Why is Stanley working so hard? I am worried about his health conditions. Is he running short on money? M: Come on, he comes from a super rich family. He wants more from work than money. He wants to make an impact. Q: Which of the following statements is true about Stanley?6. M
102、: Why do you insist on paying in cash?W: Because stores can keep track of who I am and what I buy if I use digital means and I dont like leaking my personal information.Q: Why does the woman refuse to pay in a digital way?7. M: The shaking was terrifying. W: I saw a huge crack in the wall after the
103、ground stopped shaking. Q: What are they talking about?8. W: What is your London schedule?M: I arrive in London on Monday. I am attending the conference on climate change on Tuesday. I will fly back after a two-day trip in the surrounding area. Q: When will the man fly back?9. W: Could I get a table
104、 by the window? I know you have the best view of the Bund. M: Let me check the reservation book first. Q: What can we learn from the conversation?10. M: Did you have a good time for your picnic in the park with your friends yesterday? W: The weather was not so good, so we stayed indoors. We had a ch
105、ance to see Toms cooking talent. Q: What did the woman do yesterday? 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 them. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will
106、 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.Eight years ago, back in 2010, some reports covered a story that the worlds l
107、ongest railway tunnel was under construction in Switzerland. At that point it had already been under construction for over a decade. It had been voted to be built nearly a quarter of a century ago! The idea to build it could date back to nearly 70 years ago about as old as some of your grandparents!
108、Yesterday, it was finally ready!Its 35 miles long and runs 7,500 feet beneath the Swiss Alps, a famous mountain range in Switzerland. It even runs under an old tunnel that was there before. It took a total of 17 years to build at a cost of $12 billion, and 128 million tons of rock were dug. Two mill
109、ion truckloads of earth were removed!The tunnel connects northern and southern Europe. The opening of this tunnel was such a big deal that Germanys leader, Angela Merkel, Frances president and Italys prime minister were all there to celebrate.Its called the Gotthard Base Tunnel. Eventually, passenge
110、r trains will go through the tunnel, relieving a lot of traffic on the roadways there and making it a more environmentally friendly option. People put it on their travel route to appreciate this engineering wonder.Questions: 11. When did people first have the idea of building the Tunnel?12. What may
111、 be the purpose of building the Tunnel?13. What can be inferred about the Tunnel?Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following news.Storm Emma brings worsening conditions in parts of the U.K. A highly unusual red weather warning for snow is in force for south-west England and South Wales. U.K.
112、roads, railways and airports have been severely hit by snow for a third day, with thousands of schools shut. About 100 vehicles are stuck in snow on the major road A303 and a rescue operation is underway. A coach full of elderly passengers have been stuck on the roads near London for eight hours. Ea
113、rlier, a woman gave birth to a baby girl in a car on the roadside in snowy County Durham. If suppliers cant provide more gas, industry, large businesses and power stations will be asked to use less gas. Across the U.K., more than 20 rail operators are running at a reduced service. Electric-powered M
114、ini cars are to be built in China, as well as in Oxford where most Minis are currently made. BMW, the owner of the Mini brand, said it had agreed on an outline deal with Chinese manufacturer Great Wall Motors. Cars made under that partnership will be for the Chinese market. It is announced that the
115、deal will not affect BMWs plan to assemble the first electric Minis in Oxford from 2019. Those cars will use electric motors made in Germany. BMW and Great Wall Motor still have to work out the exact location of their production line and how much they will invest. Questions: 14. What is the first pi
116、ece of news about?15. What happened on the major road A303?16. Which of the following statements is true?Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following longer conversation.M: Good afternoon! Madam. Can I help you?W: Oh, I do hope so. I plan to go to Nanjing to attend a meeting and my car just br
117、oke down. Do you by any chance have a car available right now?M: What sort of car did you have in mind and for how many days?W: I prefer an automatic car and I like those luxury brands because I have to leave my clients with a good impression about my financial conditions. I need the car for four da
118、ys. M: We have an Audi A6 right now in the parking lot. It is a pretty new one and our price is 1,000 yuan per day with unlimited distance. And we require a rental deposit of 3,000 yuan now, but you will get it back after the rental service is done.W: Does that include everything?M: We offer unlimit
119、ed distance allowance and special insurance that pays for repair of any damage.W: OK, I think I will have that one. Where can I leave my car once the rental period is complete?M: Well, we have parking lots near every major airport and railway stations. You just return the car there and leave the key
120、s to our working staff in the parking lot. Or you can put the key in the drop box of our rental offices if you cant find our staff at the parking lot.W: Do I have to return the car with a full tank of gas? I know that is the standard procedure with most rental companies.M: Yes, unless you are willin
121、g to pre-pay for the gas now. Before you drive off the lot, quickly review the car please. If the gas tank is not full or if you see some damage, please inform us immediately.W: Thank you for reminding me of that. I am quite clear about the whole rental business now.M: Lovely! Now may I have your dr
122、ivers license and a major credit card for a moment, please? And here is our rental agreement. Please carefully review it and then sign your name here.W: OK. Questions:17. Why does the woman want to rent a car?18. How much money does the woman need to pay now?19. What should the woman do once the rental period is complete?20. What is the passage mainly about?