1、考生注意：上师大附中 2020 学年度第一学期高三期中考试英语11. A. A plane to Moscow crashed.B. A lorry came straight at him.C. A train fell into an icy river.D. A car exploded 100 meters below.12.A. He landed in a haystack.B. He jumped out and landed in a tree.1. 考试时间 120 分钟，试卷满分 140 分。2. 本考试设试卷和答题纸两部分。所有答題必须涂（选择题）或写（非选择题）在答题纸
2、上，做在试卷上一律不得分。3. 答題前，务必在答題纸上填写准考证号和姓名。I. Listening Comprehension Section ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end ofeach conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. A
3、fter 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. 7:00 a.m.B. 7:30 a.m.C. 8:00 a.m.D. 8:30 a.m.2. A. Parent and child.B. Husband and wife.C. Teacher and student.D. Shop as
4、sistant and customer.3. A. See a doctor about her strained shoulder.B. Use a ladder to help her reach the tea.C. Replace the cupboard with a new one.D. Place the tea on a lower shelf next time.4. A. At Mary Johnsons.B. In an exhibition hall.C. At a painters studio.D. Outside an art gallery.5. A. He
5、helped Doris build up the furniture.B. Doris helped him arrange the furniture.C. Doris fixed up some of the bookshelves.D. He was good at assembling bookshelves.6. A. Blue.B. Red.C. Black.D. Green7. A. He doesnt get on with the others.B. He has been taken for a fool.C. He doesnt feel at ease in the
6、firm.D. He has found a better position.8. A. Theyd better not go riding.B. It is not good riding in the rain.C. They can go riding half an hour later.D. Riding a bike is a great idea.9. A. The man has to get rid of the used furniture. B. The mans apartment is ready for rent.C. The furniture is cover
7、ed with lots of dust.D. The furniture the man bought is inexpensive.10.A. The man tells the woman how to get to a cinema.B. The woman lost her way in the street.C. The woman wants to know how to get to Joes house.D. The man tells the woman how to get to a nearest snack bar.Section BDirections: In Se
8、ction B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked three 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 possibl
9、e answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.C. He wore the safety belt and didnt fall out. D. He crawled out of the car before it exploded.13.A. He was unwilling to take any risk.B. He
10、 was busy preparing for his wedding.C. He was worried about his great fortune.D. He didnt want others to know he had won a lottery.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. It varies from person to person.B. It is decided by the healthiest lifestyle.C. It needs some tests and
11、 comparison with standards.D. It is based more on individual needs than personal goals.15. A. It is more accurate.B. It is more flexible.C. It is less enjoyable.D. It is less effective.16. A. An accountant who can be as physically fit as an athlete.B. The importance of three basic factors concerning
12、 fitness.C. The new concept of fitness and its essential factors.D. Some sports with significant training effect.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. newspaper.B. An advertisement company.C. A cleanup company.D. A market.18. A. She wants to spare more room for somet
13、hing new.B. She wants to turn their old stuff into cash at a low cost.C. She knows that the sales consultant before the man does.D. She just wants to clean up their house.19. A. Rudy is likely to buy their stuff.B. Rudy will come and take their stuff away.C. Rudy plays guitar as well as the man.D. R
14、udy will help them with the ad and the sale.20. A. His old guitar.B. Their appliances, jewelry, furniture and exercise equipment.C. The spring cleanup sale.D. The low cost of ad and friendly service.II. Grammar and Vocabulary Section ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks t
15、o make the passage coherent andgrammatically 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.1Mid-term Examination for Senior IIIBy Charlotte2Aboriginal is a term used to describe the p
16、eople and animals that lived in the place from the earliest 21 (know) times or before Europeans arrived. Examples are the Maori in New Zealand, the aborigines in Australia and the Indians in America. They all share the fact 22 they were pushed off their land by European settlers.MaoriThe Maori were
17、the first people 23 (go) to New Zealand about 1,000 years ago. They came from the islands of Polynesia in the Pacific. They brought dogs, rats and plants with them and settled mainly on the northern Island. In 1769, Captain James Cook from Britain took possession of the island and from that time Bri
18、tish people started to settle. The Maori signed an agreement on land rights with these settlers, 24 in later years, there were arguments and battles between them.AboriginesThe native people of Australia came from somewhere in Asia more than 40,000 years ago. They lived by hunting and gathering. Thei
19、r contact with British settlers began in 1788. By the 1940s, almost all of 25 were mixed into Australian society as low-paid workers. Their rights were limited. In 1976 and 1993 the Australian government passed laws 26 returned some land to the Aborigines and recognized their property rights.America
20、n Indians.Long before the Europeans came to America in the 16th and 17th century, the American Indians, or Native Americans, lived there. It is believed that they came from Asia. Christopher Columbus mistook the land 27 India and so-called people there Indians. The white settlers in American Indians
21、 lived in peace at the beginning, but conflicts finally 28 (arise) and led to the Indian war(1866-1890). After the wars, the Indians 29 (drive) to the west of the country. Not until 1924 30 they gain the right to vote.Section BDirections: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Ea
22、ch word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.K. responseI. permanentlyJ. regularD. comprehensiveE.discriminatingF. documentedC. checkB. avoidedH.intenseA.assessG. initiallyHealth care reform is largely about everyday concerns - making sure more people are insured and
23、 have 31 access to primary care to treat acute illnesses like the flu in proper settings, instead of emergency rooms and helping to keep chronic illnesses such as diabetes in 32 . What it doesnt clearly tackle is how the medical industrys 33 to unexpected public health crises and epidemics would dif
24、fer. Theres little in either the House or Senate bills that would result in more 34 surveillance of outbreaks, for instance, and theres nothing in either bill that can prevent the criminal activity that led to two of the most alarming health stories of the past few decades.So its worth wondering if
25、the current bills could have changed how some of the other big public health crises of the past few decades would have played out: does having a more 35 health care plan in place make a nation less prone to various epidemics and illnesses? We asked several experts to“run back the clock” (as one of t
26、hem put it) and 36 whether reform would have made any difference or saved any lives. Most of them agreed that although it wouldnt have 37 any crises, they may have been easier to bear. Heres a look at health crises and how they may have developed under an extensive health-care-reform plan.Under both
27、 bills, health insurance companies will be prevented from 38 against people with pre-existing conditions or canceling peoples insurance because of anything other than 39 fraud. Both of those provisions could have made tremendous difference in how AIDS was 40 dealt with in the U.S., says Wendy Parmet
28、, a professor of law at Northeastern University and a prominent lawyer who was co-counsel in the case that led the Supreme Court to apply the Americans with Disabilities Act to AIDS victims.III. Reading Comprehension Section ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words o
29、r phrases marked A,B,C and D.Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.How I Failed My Oxford InterviewAs soon as the words left my mouth I knew Id 41 . “You think Jane Austen is. soft?” The man opposite me asked in disbelief. Then, he and his colleague took turns to 42 m
30、y claim, finishing each others sentences as they stressed Austens novels were, in fact, savage.“I just mean.” I said in a 43 voice, trying to keep the tone light, “that shes not as biting as Virginia Woolf.”The two professors patted this idea around, too, like a couple of cats toying with a frighten
31、ed bird-giving 44 examples of how Austens work was, 45 , more biting than Woolfs. With no more defensive action to take, I simply smiled and said, “Lets just agree to disagree, shall we?” And at that moment, my dreams of going to Oxford university 46 in a puff of smoke.Part of my problem, in hindsig
32、ht was a lack of confidence. 47 I was a straight A student and had prepared for the interview to the best of my ability, I wasnt a skilled debater. When faced with two experts who told me that I was wrong, instead of defending myself , I rolled over and accepted 48 .To pass the interview, you need c
33、onfidence, of course. You also need a 49 passion for your subject, not just a keen interest. In other words, dont put comments on your personal statement that you dont have 50 for your in-person backup.So, months later, I already knew the contents of my thin envelope when it appeared on my doormat.
34、51 , I felt a pang of disappointment. I had wanted to go to Oxford since I was 13. I used to look up images ofmy favorite college with the same 52 of a bride-to-be browsing wedding dresses.Ultimately， I didnt have what it took-but, looking back, that was 53 a bad thing. Instead of going to Oxford, I
35、 found a university that was a better fit for my interests. I loved my eclectic course, where I could write an essay comparing Jane Eyre to 50 Shades of Grey.3Mid-term Examination for Senior IIIBy Charlotte4Failing my Oxford interview also provided a valuable life lesson. Im now more confident in my
36、 opinions, more passionate when it comes to debate, and I try to back up my points with 54 evidence. Whats more, I had never since ended a discussion by giving a 55 smile and saying,” lets just agree to disagree, shall we?”41. A. produced sensationB. made a mistakeC. sparked controversyD. caused dis
37、ruption42. A. clarifyB. provokeC. manipulateD. challenge43. A. subtleB. brightC. sophisticatedD. vague44. A. specificB. briefC. ambiguousD. abstract45. A. for one thingB. in turnC. on the contraryD. at large46. A. vanishedB. facilitatedC. implantedD. distributed47. A. As long asB. Even thoughC. Desp
38、iteD. Because48. A. paradoxB. compromiseC. defeatD. embarrassment49. A. burningB. fulfillingC. dyingD. innate50. A. substituteB. readinessC. optimismD. concern51. A. PreviouslyB. PracticallyC. NaturallyD. Exclusively52. A. resentmentB. controversyC. distractionD. eagerness53. A. not necessarilyB. al
39、l butC. in particularD. at length54. A. stubbornB. hardC. radicalD. generous55. A. stunningB. winningC. overwhelmingD. simperingSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices mark
40、ed A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)If you could be anybody in the world, who would it be? Your neighbor or a superstar? A few people have experienced what it might be like to step into the skin of another person, th
41、anks to an unusual virtual reality device. Rikke Wahl, an actress, model and artist, was one of the participants in a body swapping experiment at the Be Another lab, a project developed by a group of artists based in Barcelona. She swapped with her partner, an actor, using a machine called The Machi
42、ne to Be Another and temporarily became a man. “As I looked down, I saw my whole body as a man, dressed in my partners pants,” she said. “Thats the picture I remember best. “The set-up is relatively simple. Both users were a virtual reality headset with a camera on the top. The video from each camer
43、a is set to the other person, so what you see is the exact view of your partner. If she moves her arm, you see it. If you move your arm, she sees it.To get used to seeing another persons body without actually having control of it, participants start by raising their arms and legs very slowly, so tha
44、t the others can follow along. Eventually, this kind of slow synchronized movement becomes comfortable, and participants really start to feel as if they are living in another persons body.Using such technology promises to alter peoples behavior afterwards - potentially for the better. Studies have s
45、hown that virtual reality can be effective in fighting racism - the bias that humans have against those who dont look or sound like them. Researchers at the university of Barcelona give people a questionnaire called the Implicit Association Test, which measures the strength of peoples associations b
46、etween, for instance, black people and adjectives such as good, bad, athletic or awkward. Then they asked them to control the body of a dark skinned digital character using virtual reality glasses, before taking the test again. This time, the participants bias scores, were lower. The idea is that on
47、ce you put yourself in anothers shoes, youre less likely to think ill of them because your brain has internalized the feeling of being that person.The creators of the Machine to Be Another hoped to achieve a similar result. “At the end of body swapping, people feel like holding each other in their a
48、rms,” says Arthur Pointeau a programmer with the project. “Its a really nice way to hope this kind of experience, I would really, really recommend it to everyone.”56. The underlying word “swapping” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to “ ”A. buildingB. exchangingC. controllingD. transplanting.57.
49、We can infer from the experiment at the Be Another Lab that .A. our feelings are related to our bodily experience.B. we can learn to take control of other peoples bodies.C. participants will leave more passionately after the experiment.D. the machine To Be Another can help people change their sexes5
50、8. In the Implicit Association Test, before the participants used virtual reality glasses to control a dark skinned digital character, A. they fought strongly against racismB. they scored lower on the test for racismC. they changed their behavior dramaticallyD. they were more biased against those un
51、like them59. It can be concluded from the passage that .A. technology helps people realize their dreamsB. our biases could be eliminated through experimentsC. virtual reality helps promote understanding among peopleD. our points of view about others need changing constantly(B)Read this tourist bookl
52、et for Clarke QuayCATCH THE BUZZ OF LIFE ON THE RIVERSouvenirs From the PastEvery weekend, theres a popular flea market. Hunt for treasures of a different kind. Among the collection of goodies, you will find jewelries, antiques and carpets that are centuries old, which defines their significance. Al
53、l the speciality shops here deal with ancient items, including remains of the past.Dine by the River5Mid-term Examination for Senior IIIBy Charlotte6The high-tech centers which tower over the historic riverside buildings bring a modern taste to Clarke Quay. When it comes to food, you are spoilt for
54、a variety of choice. Sample local favorites in the cool comfort of the Food Court or enjoy them in the open at a snack stand. You may also experience special spirits at any of the watering holes.Nightlife EntertainmentClarke Quay boasts a bustling nightlife. Magic and music fill the air. Trolleys of
55、f wheels burst along streets selling sweets of unique shapes and colors. Fortune tellers cast their spell and tell forbidden stories. The atmosphere is boring.The riverside village plays host to a good number of watering holes, all of which feature nightly live entertainment. Sit back with a drink t
56、here and watch the local color while your favorite music washes over you. Or you may hit the dance floor and flash your moves.A Ride Into the Past and the FutureYou may choose to arrive by means of a vessel from the past. The unique River Taxi was previously a boat that transported goods from ship t
57、o land these days. It dominates the river, transporting tourists and locals to their various destinations.How to Get Here:From City Hall MRT Station: Take bus service 32/135 along North Bridge RdFrom Orchard MRT Station: Take bus service 54 along Scotts Rd60. The gifts visitors can buy from the flea
58、 market are mainly .A. carpets produced in another countryB. animals raised in the marketC. secondhand objects of historical valueD. candies of different shapes and colors61. In the booklet, the underlined “watering holes” are closest in meaning to .A. Mental hospitalsB. Night pubsC.CD shopsD. enter
59、tainment shows.62. According to the booklet which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?A. Different kinds of foods are offered in Clarke Quay.B. Fortune telling is a forbidden business in Clarke Quay.C. River taxis ship people instead of goods today.D. The bus service can bring visitors to Clarke
60、 Quay from Orchard MRT Station.( C )Unhealthy health care bills, long emergency-room waits and inability to find a primary care physician just scratch the surface of the problems that patients face daily.Primary care should be the backbone of any health care system. Countries with appropriate primar
61、y care resources score highly when it comes to health outcomes and costs. The U.S. takes the opposite approach by emphasizing the specialists rather than the primary care physician.A recent study analyzed the providers who treat Medicare Beneficiaries(老年医保受惠人）. Thestartling finding was that the aver
62、age Medicare patient saw a total of seven doctors - two primary care physicians and five specialists - in a given year. Contrary to popular belief, the more physicians taking care of you dont guarantee better care. Actually increasing breakup of care results in a corresponding rise in costs and medi
63、cal errors.How did we let primary care slip so far? The key is how doctors are paid. Most physicians are paid whenever they perform a medical service. The more a physician does, regardless of quality or outcome, the better hes reimbursed（ 返还费用）. Moreover, the amount of a physician receives leans hea
64、vily toward medical or surgical procedures. A specialist who performs a procedure in a 30-minute visit can be paid three times more than a primary care physician using that same 30 minutes to discuss a patients disease. Combine this fact with annual government threats to indiscriminately cut reimbur
65、sements, physicians are faced with no choice but to increase quantity to boost income.Primary care physicians who refuse to compromise quality are either driven out of business or to cash-only practices, further contributing to the decline of primary care.Medical students are not blind to this scena
66、rio. They see how heavily the reimbursement deck is stacked against primary care. The recent numbers show that since 1997, newly graduated U.S. medical students who choose primary care as a career have declined by 50%. This trend results in emergency rooms being overwhelmed with patients without reg
67、ular doctors.How do we fix this problem?It starts with reforming the physician reimbursement system. Remove the pressure for primary care physicians to squeeze in more patients per hour, and reward them for optimally managing their diseases and practicing evidence-based medicine. Make primary care m
68、ore attractive food to medical students by forgiving students loans for those who choose primary care as a career and harmonizing the marked difference between specialist and primary care physician salaries.Were at the point where primary care is needed more than ever. Within a few years, the first
69、wave of 76 million Baby Boomers will become qualified for Medicare. Patients older than 85, who need chronic care most, will rise by 50% this decade.Who will be there to treat them？63. The authors chief concern about the current U.S. health care system is .A. the inadequate training of physiciansB.
70、the declining number of doctorsC. the ever-rising health care costsD. the shrinking primary care resources64. We learn from the passage that people tend to believe that .A. the more costly the medicine, the more effective the cureB. seeing more doctors may result in more diagnostic errorsC. visiting
71、 doctors on a regular basis ensures good healthD. the more doctors taking care of a patient, the better65. Why do many new medical graduates refuse to choose primary care as their career?A. They find the need for primary care declining.B. The current system works against primary care.7Mid-term Exami
72、nation for Senior IIIBy Charlotte8C. Primary care physicians command less respect.D. They think working in an emergency room tedious.66. What suggestions does the author give in order to provide better health care?A. Bridge the salary gap between specialists and primary care physicians.B. Extend pri
73、mary care to patients with chronic diseases.C. Recruit more medical students by offering them loans.D. Reduce the tuition of students who choose primary care as their major.Section CDirections: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can
74、be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.A. Uniform has to be seen as something that is earned.B. School uniform is also a great tool to prevent bullying.C. Some students complain that school uniform is monotonous.D. In my experience, uniform helps schools maintain aut
75、hority.E. However, a school should not rely heavily on uniform regulation.F. Learning to fit in is one of the things being at school that teaches our children.To Wear or Not to WearAfter a strict head teacher in the U.K. sent 80 students home for uniform violations, the Guardian held a discussion ab
76、out whether wearing school uniforms makes a difference.School uniform is very important. It does improve my concentration, because it reminds me that Im at school to learn. But Im not sure if thats because Im used to wearing uniform and associate my own clothes with free time. 67If everyone is weari
77、ng the same clothes, its impossible to make fun of other peoples clothing. I dont think this ignores a childs need to express themselves.- David Hershman, a student at Stafford grammar school 68Students should start school with no uniform. As they progress through the school, they start wearing it.
78、I always think children need to be proud of their school, and uniform is important for that. So, make them earn it! If they let the school down, they shouldnt be allowed to wear it. Look at the Marines（海军陆战队） they cant wait to get that beret（贝雷帽）.-Tim Francis, a former teacher I have had experience
79、of teaching in both uniform and non-uniform schools. I can definitely see the benefits of students wearing uniform. Uniform can be important in creating a sense of school identity and community. It is often a source of collective pride for students. 69Teaching studentshow to express themselves with
80、confidence, rather than the length of their tie, should be the priority.-Enayah Byramjee, an educational development director In a perfect world, school uniform would not exist. Children would express their personalities through their clothes at school, just as they do at home. School wouldnt impres
81、s on pupils the need towear skirts to a certain length. We dont live in a perfect world, however. 70My house is often filled with uniform-wearing girls. The best thing about uniform, for me as a parent, is the simplicity.-Joanna Moorhead, a mother of fourIV. Summary WritingDirections: Read the follo
82、wing 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.Brain FunctionDeclining mental function is often seen as a problem of old age, but certain aspects of brain function actually begin their decline in young adulth
83、ood, a new study suggests.The study, which followed more than 2,000 healthy adults between the ages of 18 and 60，found that certain mental functionsincluding measures of abstract reasoning, mental speed and puzzle-solvingstarted to dull as early as age 27. Dips in memory, meanwhile, generally became
84、 apparent around age 37.On the other hand，indicators of a persons accumulated knowledgelike performance on tests of vocabulary and general knowledgekept improving with age, according to the findings published in the journal Neurobiology of Aging. The results do not mean that young adults need to sta
85、rt worrying about their memories. Most peoples minds function at a high level even in their later years, according to researcher Timothy Salthouse.“These patterns suggest that some types of mental flexibility decrease relatively early in adulthood, but that the amount of knowledge one has, and the e
86、ffectiveness of integrating it with ones abilities, may increase throughout all of adulthood if there are no diseases,” Salthouse said in a news release.The study included healthy, educated adults who took standard tests of memory, reasoning and perception at the outset and at some point over the ne
87、xt seven years. The tests are designed to detect subtle changes in mental function, and involve solving puzzles, recalling words and details from stories, and identifying patterns in collections of letters and symbols. In general, Salthouse and his colleagues found, certain aspects of cognition gene
88、rally started to decline in the late 20s to 30s. The findings shed light on normal age-related changes in mental function, which could aid in understanding the process of dementia (痴呆), according to the researchers.V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the w
89、ords given in the brackets.1. 你今天下午能回电话的话，我将不胜感激。(appreciate)2. 风刮得如此猛烈以至于人们发现他们很难继续前行。(So)3. 应该要培养竞争精神，因为竞争精神有助于运动员与对手竞争。(competitive)4. 政府已经开始实行全面戒烟，这就意味着我们有望学习在无烟校园里了。（ban）VI. Guided WritingDirections: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chin
90、ese.高中即将毕业，你作为毕业生代表，将在毕业典礼上用英语作一个简短的演讲。演讲内容 包括：1.对高中生活的感悟；2. 对老师、母校、同学的感谢；3. 对未来的展望。9Mid-term Examination for Senior IIIBy Charlotte10高三英语 2020，111-10(1 分) 11-20（1.5 分）21-55（1 分）56-70（2 分）1-5 DDBDC6-10 ADADD11-13 CBA14-16 ABC17-20 ABDD21. known22.that23. to go24. but25. them26. which/that27. for28.
91、arose29. were driven30. did31-40 JCKHDABEFG41-55 BDBACABCABCDABD56-59BADC60-62CBB63-66DDBA67-70BAEFSummary: 10 分Brain function may start declining in early adulthood, but knowledge accumulation will make up for the loss of certain mental capacities. The study was carried out over seven years by aski
92、ng healthy, educated young adults to take standard tests about different aspects of cognition. The findings may help understand the process of dementia (53 words)Translation: 3+3+4+51. I would appreciate your/you calling back this afternoon.I would appreciate it if you could call back this afternoon
93、.2. So fiercely did the wind blow that people found it difficult for them to go on moving/walking forward.3. Competitive spirit should be developed/cultivated, for it helps athletes to compete/fightagainst their opponents.4. The governmenthas begun to impose a carpet/blanket/total smoking ban/carpet
94、 ban on smoking，which means that we are expected to study on a smoking-free campus.Composition 25 分My dear teachers and fellow students,Its a great honor for me, being the representative of all the Senior Three students, to deliver a brief farewell speech here.It has been three years, three whole ye
95、ars, since Ive been here, at my dearest school, learning a wide range of knowledge. The classrooms, which will soon be refreshed with brand new and native faces, have once been the place where we buried ourselves in books, where we discussed over maths problems and where we were taught by our adorab
96、le teachers.Well never forget that, its you, the most respectable people throughout the world, who passed your profound knowledge to us, with the most contagious voice, expecting innocence to be replaced with creativity.Whatever mistakes weve made, youll never be annoyed. What you did was only point
97、 out the core of the wrong part meanwhile you patted us on our shoulders full of expectations.Oh, my dear schoolmates, wipe away your tears! Long is the road ahead of us. Blurring as our eyes might be, we have to smile to the cerulean sky, for the competition will never become less fierce outside th
98、e school gate.Therefore, just light up your hopes and embrace our glorious future which is shining with bright golden colors. Thank you!Tape scriptsSection AShort ConversationsDirections:In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a ques
99、tion 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: Madam, theres a bu
100、s for the supermarket each hour. The first bus leaves at 7 oclock. On the weekends it leaves at 7:30. W: Then, Id like to catch the second bus on Saturday.Q: When will the woman get on the bus on Saturday?2. W: Unless there is a fault with the product, I cant give you your money back. M: The fault i
101、s : its rubbish! Theres not a good song on there.Q: Whats the most probable relationship between the two speakers?3. W: I cant seem to reach the tea at the back of the cupboard.M: Oh Why dont you use the ladder? You might strain your shoulder. Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?4. W: Since it
102、s raining so hard, lets go and see the new exhibits.M: Thats a good idea. Mary Johnson is one of my favorite painters. Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?5. W: It must have taken you a long time to fix up all these book shelves. M: It wasnt too bad. I got Doris to do some of the
103、m.Q: What does the man mean?6. W: I cant make up my mind which car to buy, help me decide.M: Personally I like that green one, but I think you prefer the blue one. I dont want to influence you. Youll have to make up your own mind. Q: Whats the womans favourite color?7. W: Rod, I hear youll be leavin
104、g at the end of this month. Is it true?M: Yeah. Ive been offered a much better position with another firm. Id be a fool to turn it down. Q: Why is the man quitting his job?8. W: What about going for a bike-ride? It stopped raining half an hour ago. M: But the road might still be wet.Q: What does the
105、 man mean?9. W: Youve already furnished your apartment?M: I found some used furniture that was dirt cheap. Q: What do we learn from the conversation?10. W: Excuse me, Can you tell me where I can get a snack near here, please?M: Certainly. At Joes Snack Bar. That is the nearest, it is down the street
106、 on the left next to a cinema. Q: What do we learn from the conversation?Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a qu
107、estion, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.On a cold winter day, many years ago, a French art teacher named Pierre Chevalier got on a train to Paris. When
108、 he started his journey, he didnt know that it was the beginning of almost 40 years of accidents and near-death experience.During the journey, the train came off the tracks and fell into an icy river, killing 12 passengers. Chevalier managed to swim back to the shore. He had a broken leg and he need
109、ed treatment for shock, but was very happy to be alive.Two years later, Chevalier was on a plane from Paris to Moscow when a door suddenly opened and he fell out. A few minutes later, the plane crashed; 27 people were killed. Chevalier woke up in a hospital. The doctors told him he had been lucky he
110、d landed in a haystack. He only had minor injuries.A few years later, he was driving on a mountain road when he saw a lorry coming straight at him. He drove the car off the road, jumped out, landed in a tree and watched his car explode 100 metres below.How does his story end? Two years ago, aged 71,
111、 Chevalier bought his first lottery ticket in 50 years, and won more than 2 million. Chevalier said he was going to enjoy his life from then on, and told reportersthat he wanted to buy a house, a car, and a speedboat, and get married.After this, a TV company in America invited him to make an adverti
112、sement. At first he accepted, but then he changed his mind. Che valier said he wouldnt fly to Los Angeles for the filming, because he didnt want to push his luck. Who knows? If he had accepted the invitation, maybe he would have had another accident. But Mr Chevalier is a lucky man. If hed had anoth
113、er accident, he probably would have survived that too!Questions:11. When did Chevaliers history of accidents begin?12. Why was Chevalier not killed when he drove the car off the road?13. Why did he decide not to fly to America?Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following speech.Today, I would
114、like to talk about the new concept of fitness. What exactly is fitness? How do you know whether you are fit? Under the Old Fitness, this question is answered by taking a few tests and comparing your performance to the “standard”. The New Fitness leaves every individual to arrive at his or her own an
115、swer, based on individual need, personal goals and different life styles.The New Fitness definition is less precise but more flexible: you are fit if you can work effectively all at your normal task; if you have enough energy left at the days end to invest in leisure activities; and if you have the
116、strength to deal with an unexpected physical emergency-running a block to catch a bus, for instance, or rearrange all your furniture.By this definition, a healthy, physically fit accountant would not be in the same shape as a healthy, physically fit athlete. But theres no need to be.Fitness can be d
117、ivided into three basic factors: endurance, strength and flexibility. Of the three, endurance is the factor that is most often regarded as the key indicator of fitness. And the exercises which build endurance have the greatest effect on your overall health. The exercises which can provide you with t
118、raining effect include jogging, swimming, bicycling, walking, rowing, rope-skipping, hiking, cross-country skiing and vigorous games of baseball, handball and soccer.(Now listen again, please.) Questions :14. What do we know about the New Fitness?15. How is the New Fitness compared with the Old Fitn
119、ess?16. What is the speech mainly about?Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.M: Honey? Whats all our stuff doing in the driveway?W: Its a Newsday spring cleanup sale. For only $19.95 we can put a two-line classified ad in Newsday for seven days. And with over two million r
120、eaders.well get results fast.M: Two lines, all additions, for only $19.95? Thats more than 50% savings off their regular rate. But if Newsday is having a clean-up sale, why does our driveway look like a market? W: Because theres never been a better time for us to turn the things we dont use into cas
121、h we can use.M: You mean appliances, jewelry, furniture, exercise equipment? W: Even your old guitar.M: Two lines, all additions, for only $19.95.are you sure? W: Of course Im sure. I called Rudy.M: Whos Rudy?W: Hes a classified Newsday sales consultant. He was really nice, and helpful.M: More than
122、50% off, and friendly service? Newsday really does have all we need.W: Yeah. Here is my two-line ad: Cleanup with Newsday. Family stuff, including appliances, jewelry and furniture. Call us at 516-843-3000. M: That sounds great.Questions:17. What is Newsday?18. Why does the woman want to sell their stuff?19. What do you learn about Rudy?20. What is the man most interested in?