1、闵行区2020学年第二学期高三年级质量调研考试英语试卷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 questions will be spoken only once. After you
2、 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. A bank officer.B. A policeman.C. A lawyer.D. A delivery man.2.A. Unpleasant atmosphere.B. Terrible food.C. Slow service. D. Unacce
3、ptable price.3.A. Cloudy.B. Clear.C. Rainy.D. Overcast.4.A. Work in groups.B. Give presentations. C. Turn in their homework.D. Check their answers. 5.A. Depressed.B. Uncertain.C. Sad. D. Relived. 6.A. Make a medical appointment.B. Give the man a ride.C. Buy the man some medicine.D. Take the man to t
4、he hospital. 7.A. To participate in a skiing race.B. To apply for a new job.C. To begin a new career.D. To sell the house in Italy. 8.A. Hell accept the job.B. He is busy on Sunday.C. He will not work on Sunday.D. He will turn down the offer. 9.A. Differences in customs. B. Differences in pronunciat
5、ions. C. Differences in words. D. Differences in accents. 10.A. He knows very little about John.B. John doesnt deserve the promotion.C. John should earn more money.D. He doesnt care for the news.Section B Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you
6、 will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the
7、 question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11.A. Dogs become tired out.B. Cats are very happy.C. Dogs feel enjoyable.D. Cats get injured easily.12.A. They misunderstand each other.B. They are worried about their behaviors.C. They enjoy exactly the same hobbie
8、s.D. They wave their tails too often.13.A. Dogs are good at hunting animals. B. Dogs dont like cats naturally.C. Cats usually like playing with dogs. D. Dogs and cats can possibly live in harmony.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14.A. Record studios.B. Individual persons.C.
9、 Social media.D. Live concerts.15.A. They should start their career on their own.B. They should get advice from the talented musicians.C. They should use online stages fully to become noticeable.D. They should seek cooperation with recording companies.16.A. Comparison of musicians living at differen
10、t ages.B. Advice for those who want to stand out in music career. C. The development of music styles at present. D. Peoples different attitudes toward different musicians. Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17.A. Its not big enough.B. Its out of their budget. C. There is
11、 no garden.D. The kitchen is too small.18.A. Its within the price range.B. Its spacious for the family.C. Its in bad conditions. D. Its ideally located. 19.A. The unacceptable rent.B. The inconvenient location. C. The noise around.D. The incomplete equipment. 20.A. Go on looking for an apartment.B.
12、Decorate their new apartment.C. Move to the basement suite.D. Buy new furniture.II. Grammar and vocabulary Section A Directions:After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the pr
13、oper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Everywhere I look outside my home I see people busy on their high-tech devices, while driving, walking, shopping, even sitting in toilets. (21) _ connected electronically, they are away from physical reality.Pe
14、ople (22) _ (influence) to become technology addicted. One survey reported that “addicted” was the word most commonly used by people (23) _ (describe) their relationship to iPad and similar devices. One study found that people had a harder time(24) _ (resist) the temptation of social media than they
15、 did for sleep, cigarettes and alcohol.The main goal of technology companies is to get people to spend more money and time on their products, not to actually improve our quality of life. They have successfully created a cultural disease. I see people (25) _ (trap) in a pathological (病态的) relationshi
16、p with time-consuming technology, (26) _ they serve technology more than technology serves them. I call this technology servitude (奴役). I am referring to a loss of personal freedom and independence (27) _ _ uncontrolled consumption of many kinds of devices that eat up time and money.What is a health
17、y use of technology devices? That is the vital question. Who is really in charge of my life? That is what we need to ask (28) _ if we are to have any chance of breaking up false beliefs about the use of technology. When we can live happily without using so much technology for a day or a week, then w
18、e can regain control and personal freedom, become the master of technology and discover what there is to enjoy in life free of technology. Mae West is famous for the wisdom that “too much of a good thing is wonderful.” (29) _ its time to discover that it does not work for technology.Richard Fernande
19、z, an executive coach at Google acknowledged that “we can be swept away by our technologies.” To break the grand digital connection, people must consider (30) _ life long ago could be fantastic without todays overused technology.Section B Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from
20、 the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. potentialB. limitlessC. attachedD. initialE. promotionF. appealG. expandH. equalI. recognitionJ. threatenK. practiceCelebrity (名人) has become one of the most important representatives of popular culture. Fan
21、s used to be crazy about a specific film, but now the public tends to base its consumption on the interest of celebrity 31 to any given product. Besides, fashion magazines have almostabandoned the 32 of putting models on the cover because they dont sell nearly as well as famous faces. As a result, c
22、elebrities have realized their unbelievably powerful market 33 , moving from advertising for others products to developing their own.Celebrity clothing lines arent a completely new phenomenon, but in the past, they were typically aimed at the ordinary consumers, and limited to a few TV actresses. To
23、day theyre started by first-class stars whose products enjoy 34 fame with some world top brands. The most successful start-ups have been those by celebrities with specific personal style. As celebrities become more and more experienced at the market, they try to 35 their production scale rapidly, co
24、vering almost all the products of daily life.However, for every success story, theres a related warning tale of a celebrity who overvalued his consumer 36 . No matter how famous the products origin is, if it fails to impress consumers with its own qualities, it begins to resemble an exercise in self
25、-promotional marketing. And once the 37 attention dies down, consumer interest might fade, loyalty returning to tried-and-true labels.Today, celebrities face even more severe embarrassment. The pop-cultural circle might be bigger than ever, but its rate of turnover has speeded up as well. Each misst
26、ep is likely to 38 to reduce a celebritys shelf life, and the same newspaper or magazine that once brought him fame has no problem picking him to pieces when the opportunity appears. Still, the egos (自我的) potential for expansion is 39 . Having already achieved great wealth and public 40 , many celeb
27、rities see fashion as the next frontier to be conquered. As the saying goes, success and failure always go hand in hand. Their success as designers might last only a short time, but fashionlike celebrityhas always been temporary.III. Reading ComprehensionSection A Directions: For each blank in the f
28、ollowing 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.Many things happen when people are ageing. Apart from the greying hair and wrinkled skin, there is a(n) 41 change which comes with older age. When humans reach
29、 their later years, they favour more long-term 42 and their social circle is reduced.Now, for what appears to be the first time, scientists have seen the same 43 in another species. Twenty years of observations of chimpanzees (猩猩) reveal that older males choose to keep contact with their 44 friends
30、at the expense of other relationships.The researchers studied 78,000 hours of observations made between 1996 and 2016 that followed the social 45 of 21 male chimpanzees between the ages of 15 and 58 years old. They classified the chimps 46 depending on the amount of time they sat with others and gro
31、omed (梳毛) them. They then rated (分类) the various pairings as mutual (相互的) friendships, where both chimps seemed to enjoy the relationship; 47 friendships, where one chimp was more keen to be friends than the other; and non-friendships, where neither chimp showed 48 the other.When the scientists look
32、ed at the 49 of friendships, they found that the older chimps had more mutual friendships and fewer one-sided friendships than younger chimps. Another 50 seen in older humans was also spotted in the chimps. As the males got older, their levels of 51 gradually become less, meaning they started fewer
33、fights and tended to threaten others in their group less often.The observations have left the researchers 52 . According to an idea in psychology known as socio-emotional selectivity theory, older humans prefer more 53 relationships because they are aware that time is running out. However many anima
34、l experts argue that chimpanzees 54 the human sense of mortality (死亡), suggesting something else is driving the behaviour.Robin Dunbar, a professor of evolutionary psychology at the University of Oxford, said in humans, the 55 social circles with age is due to declining social motivation to get out
35、and meet people combined by lack of opportunity. In chimpanzees, as older males compete less for mates, they may focus on close, reciprocal (互惠的) relationships with trusted partners, he said.41.A. physical B. intellectual C. emotionalD. functional42.A. habitsB. friendsC. tasksD. ideas43.A. problemB.
36、 obstacleC. struggleD. behaviour44.A. establishedB. respectiveC. experiencedD. thoughtful45.A. skillsB. reputationsC. interactionsD. positions46.A. intelligenceB. relationshipsC. popularityD. performances 47.A. easy-goingB. warm-heartedC. self-relyingD. one-sided48.A. respectforB. couragetoC. intere
37、stinD. loyalty to49.A. patternsB. importanceC. meaningsD. development 50.A. instinctB. disadvantageC. featureD. belief51.A. responsibilityB. aggressionC. reliabilityD. advancement 52.A. delightedB. amusedC. relived D. puzzled53.A. unknownB. positiveC. insecureD. senseless 54.A. lackB. obtainC. imita
38、teD. abandon55.A. absence fromB. isolationfromC. decreaseinD. distinction inSection 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 acc
39、ording to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A) Each day, 10-year-old Seth asked his mom for more and more lunch money. Yet he seemed skinnier than ever and came home from school hungry. It turned out that Seth was handing his lunch money to fifth grader, who was threatening to
40、 beat him up if he didnt pay.Most kids have been made fun of by a brother or a friend at some point. And its not usually harmful when done in a playful and friendly way, and both kids find it funny. But when teasing becomes hurtful, unkind, and constant, it crosses the line into bullying and needs t
41、o be stopped.Bullying is intentional torment (折磨) in physical or psychological ways. It can range from hitting, name-calling and threats to blackmailing (勒索) money and possessions. Some kids bully others by deliberately separating them and spreading rumours about them. Others use social media or ele
42、ctronic messaging to make fun of others or hurt their feelings.Its important to take bullying seriously and not just brush it off as something that kids have to tolerate. The effects can be serious and affect kids sense of safety and self-worth. In severe cases, bullying has contributed to tragedies
43、, such as suicides and school shootings. Kids bully for a variety of reasons. Sometimes they pick on kids because they need a victimsomeone who seems emotionally or physically weaker, or just acts or appears different in some wayto feel more important, popular, or in control. Although some bullies a
44、re bigger or stronger than their victims, thats not always the case.Sometimes kids bully others because thats the way theyve been treated. They may think their behavior is normal because they come from families or other settings where everyone regularly gets angry and shouts or calls each other name
45、s. Unless your child tells you about bullyingor has visible injuriesit can be difficult to figure out if its happening. 56.What is the authors purpose of telling Seths story?A. To introduce the topic of bullying.B. To seek help for the victims of bullying.C. To analyze the cause of bullying.D. To di
46、splay the effects of bullying on kids.57.What does the phrase “brush it off” (in paragraph 4) probably mean?A. Remove bullying.B. Ignore bullying.C. Avoid bullying.D. Punish bullying.58.According to the passage, which of the following about bullying is NOT true?A. Bullying is accidental behaviors.B.
47、 Those who bully get emotional satisfaction.C. The weak are easy to be bullied.D. The experience of being bullied can lead to bullying. 59.What will the following paragraph most probably talk about?A. Problems of bullying.B. Cause and effect of bullying.C. Signs of bullying.D. Psychological reasons
48、of bullying. (B)Welcome to the online Macmillan Dictionary of the BUZZWORD of the month.Word entry JOMO JOMOis an acronym (首字母缩略词) standing for the expression_ , and it simply refers to the gratifying feeling you get when you break away from the (real or virtual) activities of your social group and
49、spend time doing exactly what you most want to do.JOMOis often described as a resist against the hyper-connected society we live in, where technology pushes both social and professional activity constantly in our faces, so that its virtually impossible to be happily unaware of what everyone else is
50、doing. This often forces us into spending time in ways which we wouldnt necessarily have chosen.JOMOthen, is about stepping off the socialfashion and reconnecting with what really makes us happy.Background JOMOThe concept of JOMOfirst appeared in 2012, its early use often credited to blogger Anil Da
51、sh who, having to withdraw from both on- and offline activity for a period after the birth of his son, realized that hed enjoyed himself greatly and didnt feel hed missed out on anything at all.JOMOis a play on the earlier acronym, meaning “fear of missing out”, which is used to describe the feeling
52、 of anxiety that people experience when they discover, often via social media, that theyve let go on a social event or other positive experience.The existence of expressions likeJOMOsuggest that, although were unlikely to resist technology completely, the more deeply we immerse (沉浸) in it, the more
53、were beginning to evaluate its hold on us. Other newly created combined words reflecting thiszeitgeistincluderingxiety, the constant need to check your phone or mistakenly thinking its ringing,phubbing, the related condition of being impolite in social situations by checking your phone, tablet, etc.
54、, andinfobesity, continuous addiction to digital information in a way which affects your ability to concentrate.60.Which of the following phrases can be put in the blank (in the 4th line)?A. Just Opposite My OpinionB. Joy of Missing OutC. Jump off Mental ObstacleD. Justify Our Main Objective61.Accor
55、ding to the passage, which of the following is a state of JOMO?A. You are busy with a report, so you dont have to attend a staff meeting.B. You are not feeling well, so you are allowed to leave the work earlier.C. You received a dinner party invitation, but you preferred to stay home.D. You were tir
56、ed out after work, but you heard your favorite song on the radio. 62.The word “zeitgeist” (in the last paragraph) probably refers to _. A. a mixed or unfavorable feeling toward technologyB. a trend to use new words related to technologyC. the fear of negative influence of technology on peopleD. the
57、lack of ability to use technology properly(C)Once upon a time, science fiction was just a style among other styles. There were crime stories, there were horror stories, there was literary fiction, and there was science fiction. But today science themes dominate these other styles. Its difficult to t
58、hink of much modern crime, horror or “serious” fiction that doesnt involve science.And its not just books. With every second movie and computer game having a sci-fi element, science fiction seems to have controlled our entire entertainment culture. Its clear that if we want to define science fiction
59、, we should relate it to the role that science plays in our lives. Although some experts have claimed to be able to trace sci-fi back to ancient times, it is more reasonable to find it in initial form in the 19th century, when industrial societies arose. One of the features that set industrial socie
60、ties apart from other kinds was the increasing part that science played in everyday life. Factories with vast machines turned out huge quantities of goods, which were transported by trains, motor vehicles and ships all over the world. Cities were built on the back of technology, with electricity in
61、homes and hospitals helping everyone to lead healthier, more convenient lives. All of these changes had great effects not only on peoples real lives, but on their imaginative ones.Writers began to describe these changing physical and mental landscapes, eventually giving science fiction a large and d
62、evoted fan base of especially young readers, who found that it spoke to their curiosity about the future that science would create.But sci-fiction reflected fears about science more than it did hopes. These typical early science fiction novels might be a UK novel like H.G. Wells The War of the World
63、s (1897). With great skill, Wells played upon the fears of technology by imagining Earth under threat by a civilization that of men from Mars.The science fiction of today expresses the impact of the computing revolution, robotics and our environmental challenges, while it is less concerned with “lit
64、tle green men from Mars” and other themes of past sci-fiction.Given that science, technology and politics are always intertwined, contemporary science fiction often has a great deal to say about power. Many recent novels like American Cory Doctorows Little Brother (2008) are concerned with governmen
65、t and security service “conspiracies (阴谋)” against the people, particularly as the revelations of whistleblowers like Edward Snowden sink in. This can give sci-fi writing a “skeptical (怀疑的)” feel.This underlines one of the features that remains constant between the beginnings of the empire of scienc
66、e fiction and its state today.As then, so now: We want to read about how fearful the future will be, not how it will be a paradise.63.According to the first paragraph, we know that _. A. science fiction used to take the leadership in literatureB. horror story and literary fiction have initiated scie
67、nce fictionC. modern fiction reflects the influence of science fictionD. science fiction is the dominant literature style at present time64.What caused science fiction to appear in the 19th century? A. The curiosity of young readers about the future. B. The changes that the industrial revolution bro
68、ught about. C. Peoples stretched imagination affected by their real life. D. Peoples fears about science rather than hopes. 65.According to the passage, what do we know about the early science fiction?A. It aroused peoples curiosity of science on daily life.B. It intensified peoples worries about th
69、e social problems.C. It promoted peoples understanding of the true value of science.D. It conveyed an atmosphere of imaginary anxieties to people.66.Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?A. Despite the content, the theme of science fiction remains the same. B. The fear of outer spa
70、ce attack has long been a worry among people of times. C. The appearance of science fiction has caused misunderstanding among people.D. Science fiction is weakening government power implemented on people.Section C Directions: Read the passage carefully. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence give
71、n in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.A. Its the inner self born in our mind that is keeping us under control. B. Furthermore, if we try to live by the opinions of others, we will build our life on sinking sand.C. As a matter of fact,
72、 people sometimes fail to understand who they are and where they are going.D. For the most of us, its other people society, colleagues, friends, family or our community.E. I think theres only one way make a conscious decision to stop caring what other people think.F. Therefore, we are so eager for t
73、he approval of others that we live unhappy and limited lives, failing to do the things we really want to.Whos in control of your life? Whos pulling your strings? 67 We learned this way of operating when we were very young, of course. We were brainwashed. We discovered that feeling important and feel
74、ing accepted was a nice experience and so we learned to do everything we could to make other people like us. As Oscar Wilde puts it, “Most people are other people. Their thoughts are someone elses opinions, their lives a mimicry (模仿), their passions a quotation.”So when people tell us how wonderful
75、we are, it makes us feel good. We long for this good feeling like a drug we are addicted to it and seek it out wherever we can. 68 Just as drug addicts and alcoholics live worsened lives to keep getting their fix (成瘾物), we worsen our own existence to get our own constant fix of approval.But just as
76、with any drug, there is a price to pay. The price of the approval drug is freedom the freedom to be ourselves. The truth is that we cannot control what other people think. People have their own schedule and they come with their own baggage and, in the end, theyre more interested in themselves than i
77、n you. 69 Everyone has a different way of thinking, and people change their opinions all the time. The person who tries to please everyone will only end up getting exhausted and probably pleasing no one in the process.So how can we take back control? 70 We should guide ourselves by means of a set of
78、 values not values imposed from the outside by others, but innate values which come from within. If we are driven by these values and not by the changing opinions and value systems of others, we will live a more authentic, effective, purposeful and happy life.IV. Summary Writing Directions: Read the
79、 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.These days, its not unusual to see middle-aged men collecting Star Wars action figures, office workers wearing Hello Kitty accessories, or celebrities like
80、 David Beckham playing with Lego bricks. Its becoming more and more common to see adult taking an interest in toys, comic books and the activities that are traditionally associated with children. This phenomenon has given rise to a new word: kidult.What lies behind the phenomenon? One is about adult
81、s nostalgia (怀旧的) for the carefree days of childhood, and this is especially true with todays fast-paced, stressful lifestyles. Another is about a societal change in recent decades where people are starting families later. As a result, they have more time and money to spend on themselves. Some adult
82、s could only window-shop for their dream toys when they were kids, but now they can afford that radio-controlled car or high-priced doll they have always wanted. Society traditionally disapproves of adults who refuse to put aside childhood interests, viewing the refusal as a sign of social immaturit
83、y (不成熟) and irresponsibility. Those who agree with this view sometimes claim that kidults are suffering from the pop-psychology concept known as Peter Pan Syndrome, an anomaly (异常) that people remain emotionally at the level of teenagers. From the standpoint of kidults, though, this phenomenon is se
84、en as nothing but harmless fun. Kidults insist that having youthful interests keeps them young, happy and creative, and their refusal to conform to societys acceptable tastes shows independent thinking. Besides, they argue that being part of the social trend of delayed adulthood is not purely a pers
85、onal choice. The real causes include expensive housing, increased educational requirements for employment and poor work opportunities. V. Translation Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72. 天气这么好，周六去植物园野餐好吗？ (Why not) 73. 我现在比以前挣得多了，每月支付日
86、常开销后还能存一些钱。(make) 74. 我外婆眼力不济了，看不了太小的字，需要一部适合老年人的手机。(suitable)75. 获得粉丝大量点赞后他感概万千，回想起创业之初经历的种种磨难，他不禁失声痛哭。(cant help)VI. Guided Writing Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.假设你是李华，你们学校将为学生开设一系列微课程，每人可以选择其中的一项参加。课程包括“文学欣赏”(Litera
87、ture Appreciation)、 “厨艺” (Cooking Skills) 和“野外生存” (Wilderness Survival Skills)。你在英国留学的表哥Wilson很关心你这次课程的选择。请你写E-mail给他，说说你选择的结果，并简要谈谈这你样选择的理由。闵行区2020学年第二学期高三年级质量调研考试英语试卷参考答案及评分标准I. Listening Comprehension 1-10 DCBADBCACD11-13 CAD 14-16 ACB 17-20 BDCAII. Grammar and vocabularySection A 21. when22. hav
88、e been influenced23. to describe 24. resisting25. trapped26. Where27. because of/ thanks to / owing to28. ourselves29. But30. how Section B31-40. CKAHG FDJBIIII. Reading ComprehensionSection A41-55 CBDAC BDCAC BDBACSection B 56-59 ABAC 60-62 BCA 63-66 CBDASection C67-70. DFBEIV. Summary Writing（71）答
89、题要点 (仅供参考)1. Kidult: adults who act like children (第一段)2. Causes: nostalgia for childhood life / societal change such as later family life （第二段）3. Criticized as an unacceptable behavior （第三段）4. Its beneficial / society be responsible for the phenomenon (第四段)One Possible VersionKidults refer to adult
90、s who take up childhood interests. The growing phenomenon can be explained by their desire to recapture childhood pleasures and their ability to afford them because of delayed marriage. Though traditionally considered immature and irresponsible, kidults believe this harmless behavior, which benefits
91、 the individuals and shows their independent thinking, is due largely to social factors. （58 words）V. Translation 72. Why not go to the botanic garden (1分) for a picnic this Saturday (1分) when we have such fine weather? (1分)73. Im making more money now than before(1分), and I can save some money (1分)
92、 after paying the daily expenses every month (1分).74. My grandmas eyesight is too poor to read small words, (2分) so she needs a mobile phone (1分) suitable for the elderly/ old people. (1分)75. After receiving a lot of praise from his fans (1分), he was filled with different emotions (1分) and couldnt h
93、elp crying out loud (1分) when he was recalling all kinds of hardships (1分) at the beginning of his business (1分).闵行区2020学年第二学期高三年级质量调研考试英语试卷录音文字Listening Comprehension Section A Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a q
94、uestion will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1.M: A package for Mr
95、. Wrench from a Mr. Sandoval. Is he at home, Maam?W: Sorry, he is not home. But Im his wife, Jane Wrench. Can I accept it for him?Q: What is the man?2.W: What a disappointment! I was told this restaurant was good. But the service was quite unacceptable. M: Yeah, it is very slow. It seems a waiter is
96、 responsible for too many tables. Q: What is the woman complaining about?3.M: The rain has stopped. You should see the sky this evening. There was a huge rainbow.W: I didnt even know it was raining. There were no clouds in the sky before I fell asleep this afternoon. Q: How was the weather before th
97、e woman slept?4.M: Miss Green, this homework seems very difficult. Can you give us some help with the answer?W: No, but I will allow you to work in groups this time, then one person from each group will present the answer to the class. Q: What will the class do first?5.W: Today is the last day of my
98、 exams. Relief isnt a strong enough word for how I feel.M: Sadly, I have two more exams to go.Q: How does the woman feel?6.M: I feel like I am coming down with a cold. I should probably take some medicine to make myself feel better. W: Do you want me to drive you to the drugstore?Q: What does the wo
99、man offer to do for the man?7.M: After the holiday, Im going to sell the house and move to Italy. Ill start a new business there. The idea came to me when I went skiing. W: Well, thats a surprise. And its a big step youre taking. Q: What is the mans plan after the holiday?8.W: This job is for three
100、days: Monday, Friday and Sunday. M: Well, I was hoping to keep Sunday free. Anyway, I can change myself a bit. Q: What does the man imply?9.M: Its funny that when you say “fall”, it refers to what we call “autumn”. You guys are strange. W: Well, we say the exact same thing about you. Q: What are the
101、 speakers talking about?10.W: Have you heard the news that John has been promoted and his salary has been doubled?M: So what? Couldnt care less!Q: What does the man mean?Section B Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several qu
102、estions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
103、Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.Dogs and cats are different in many ways. So sometimes it is difficult for them to get along. However, with patience and the right circumstances, cats and dogs can be best friends.For example, dogs tend to be social animals and they are natu
104、rally playful. Cats, on the other hand, tend to be more independent. A dog that wants to play might seem aggressive and frightening to a cat. This may lead the cat to defend itself against an attack although thats really just a desire to play. Similarly, dogs like to chase each other. Its a fun game
105、. Chasing cats can be just as fun as chasing other dogs. Again, cats may interpret such playful behavior as a threat.Dogs and cats all have tails, but tails can make things confusing. When a dog waves its tail, its sending a friendly message: “Im happy. Lets play.” Cats, however, wave their tails wh
106、en they are angry. You can see how this might lead cats and dogs to become confused if theyre facing each other with waving tails!Although dogs and cats arent really enemies, dogs are hunters by nature. This natural behavior could cause problems between dogs and cats. But it can be controlled by spe
107、cial training called socialization when the animals meet for the first time.(Listen again, please.)Questions:11. What may happen when dogs are chasing cats?12. Which of the following may be one of the reasons that dogs and cats fight often?13. What can be inferred from the passage?Questions 14 throu
108、gh 16 are based on the following passage.Social media has changed how people become popular. Before, people would record their music and send them to recording studios. They would play in live concerts and hope to be discovered by a famous recording studio. Now, people post videos online and then tr
109、y to gain a following. This makes it easier than it was before for a regular person to find success. Now, it is not in the hands of the recording studios, but rather the regular person.If you want to launch a successful music career, it makes sense to use the power of technology to do so. You should
110、 create a self-image on a social media site, Youtube or Instagram, and post videos of yourself doing what you love.You can learn a lot from the talented musicians who made it big through the click of a button. That is, you should make full use of your resources. With so many amazingly talented music
111、ians begging for the spotlight, it can be hard to break away from the crowd. The best way to stand out and get your face noticed is by showing your face on as many online platforms as possible. (Listen again, please.)Questions:14. What did young musician mainly rely on to gain fame in the past?15. W
112、hat is strongly suggested to those who want to become music stars?16. What is the passage mainly about?Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.W: Have you decided on the apartment we want to rent after the checking out, dear?M: Well, I seem to be filled with too much informat
113、ion about those apartments. I would say the Ritter Park apartment is what we really need. Its spacious for my family. The garden is a bit small, though. Its not a real problem. The real problem is that its far beyond our price range.W: What a pity! What about the others? You mentioned you checked ou
114、t the Rainbow Apartment and Parson Apartment.M: Yes. The Rainbow Apartment has a great view over the downtown area. Only one block away from the shopping center and the metro. It gets everythingwashing machine, dishwasheryou name it. The price is just a little over our budget, but it is good price c
115、onsidering its place. Unfortunately, there are only two bedrooms. I dont think Jack and Tommy would like to share a room. W: No, they dont want to be interrupted with each other. M: Thats why I gave it up and visited the Parson Apartment. The price is quite OK, and there are enough rooms for the fou
116、r of us. W: Sounds good. M: The apartment itself is very good, if it wasnt too close to the bars and a Karaoke room. W: Did you check out the basement suite? I dont like the idea of living underground. M: Neither do I. Just for your curiosity, I would say there is a big kitchen, three bedrooms, and
117、even a fitting room. They offered an unbelievably low price. Water, electricity, cable TV, and Internet access are all included in the rent. (Listen again, please.)Questions: 17. Why did the man give up the Ritter Park apartment?18. What did the man say about the Rainbow Apartment?19. What is the disadvantage of the Parson Apartment?20. What will the speakers most probably do next? (听力测试结束，请同学们继续答题。)
