1、上海市静安区2020届高三英语二模试题考生注意：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。全卷共 12 页。所有答题必须涂（选择题）或写（非选择题）在答题纸上，做在试卷上一律不得分。3. 答题前，务必在答题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 of each conversation, a quest
2、ion will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. At a bookstore.B. A
3、t a library. C. At an art gallery. D. At a travel agency.2. A. The man is allowed to pay his registration fees until Friday.B. If the man pays on Friday, he will pay a late fee.C. The man will not be fined for not paying on time.D. The man is allowed to pay after Friday for good reasons.3. A. She re
4、ad it from cover to cover.B. She read it selectively.C. She read it chapter by chapter.D. She finished reading it overnight.4. A. She felt very sorry.B. She felt a bit annoyed.C. She felt shocked.D. She felt very excited.5. A. The furnished apartment was inexpensive.B. The man bought a furnished apa
5、rtment.C. The furniture at the market is on sale every Sunday.D. The secondhand furniture he bought was very cheap.6. A. He feels guilty.B. He feels shameful.C. He is shameless.D. He is sensitive to outside criticism.7. A. He was in hospital for a long time.B. He was slightly injured in a traffic ac
6、cident.C. He was seriously injured in a mine explosion.D. He was severely fined for speeding.8. A. Tony went skiing yesterday.B. Tony didnt have much work to do.C. Tony doesnt like watching sports.D. Tony likes watching sports better.9. A. They need more people to help them.B. They need some financi
7、al support.C. She has to leave soon.D. The idea is impractical.10. A. Jane was lucky enough not to be caught in the rain.B. Jane was caught in the rain because she walked home.C. Jane had to walk back home in spite of the heavy rain.D. It was raining hard when Jane came back on foot.Section BDirecti
8、ons: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the longer conversation. The passages and the longer conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a quest
9、ion, 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.11. A. Staying on gum trees all day long.B. Having a daily diet of gum leaves.C. Looking for food in an extensive
10、area.D. Storing its leafy diet in a large tube.12. A. Because it lives only in wet land.B. Because its body gets slightly wet.C. Because it sucks its mothers milk.D. Because it rarely drinks water.13. A. It leaves its mother half a year after birth.B. It has been carried on its mothers back since it
11、s birth.C. It is tended in its mothers pouch (育儿袋) and then carried on her back.D. It stays in its mothers pouch for a year after birth.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Sell it at a local shop.B. Refuse the marriage gift.C. Just keep it for later use.D. Exchange it f
12、or something useful.15. A. Because he hopes to have as many as three children.B. Because he has to make a fortune for his wifes family.C. Because he has no other gifts to exchange at marriage.D. Because it is a necessary part at a marriage ceremony.16. A. What the importance of bride service is.B. H
13、ow marriage customs vary in different cultures.C. What a wedding ceremony is like in the USA.D. How we express good wishes to new couples.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. French food was the healthiest food in the world.B. French food was supposed to be the best
14、 in the world.C. French food was no better than British food.D. French food was delicious.18. A. By car.B. By coach.C. By train.D. By ship.19. A. Uncooked bacon (培根) and eggs.B. Fish and chips.C. A big French breakfast.D. Delicious English breakfast.20. A. The mans parents are both teachers.B. The m
15、an is from Britain.C. The man has been to France many times. D. The man likes French food very much.II. Grammar and Vocabulary Section ADirections: 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 ea
16、ch blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.The Shop Where Its OK to Be DifferentWhen Angela Makey knew her autistic (患自闭症的) son Adam wanted to open a comic shop, she laughed out loud. She knew hed been keen on comics since childhood.
17、 But how would he deal with customers and suppliers and all the other jobs (21) are necessary for running a business?At that time, Adam was looking for a job. He had a degree in philosophy and had learned to live independently, but there didnt seem to be any suitable jobs for him. The family (22) (h
18、ope) he and his younger brother Guy, also with autism, could find work that matched their strengths: reliability, punctuality and attention to detail. But there were no available opportunities.So the “laughable” comic shop idea began to grow on Angela. Eventually, she used her savings to buy a shop
19、in Cambridgeshire, and seven years ago Niche Comics (23) (bear).Like many autistic people, Adam loves comics for their world of rich detail and visual expression. He developed an interest in Marvel comic heroes on TV (24) he was seven years old. “They are a reminder (25) its OK not to be like everyo
20、ne else,” Adam said. Hes now 30, and comics and their heroes are still part of his life.In the comic shop, the brothers share their encyclopedic (渊博的) knowledge of comics withcustomers. The brothers act as guides in this universe, (26) (introduce) customers to new comics.The shop attracts many autis
21、tic customers. And being autistic (27) turns out to be a big help for the brothers to deal with customers. They are good at (28) (spot) the customers needs and feelings. “Maybe its the tone of the voice, the motion of a hand small details that most people wont pick up on that I might have insight (深
22、刻理解) into,” says Guy. Of course, the majority of customers who come to the shop are not autistic. Now the brothers get a steady stream of customers who are, both male and female, (29) young children to retired people. Once the shop had established itself, the brothers also began reachingout to peopl
23、e with autism beyond the shop.Seven years on, Angela is glad she took the risk of helping her sons (30) (create) their dream shop. “This shop has a soul,” the mother says proudly.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note
24、that there is one word more than you need.A. banB. relevantC. pressureD. jointlyE. channelsI. majorF. maintainsJ. platformG. addressesK. consumptionH. independentlyNew E-Commerce Law Takes EffectChinas new e-commerce law, which was passed last August, took effect on January 1. The law comes amid the
25、 rapid development of China into the worlds largest e-commerce market.The law aims to regulate the market and create a sound (31) environment. It covers the requirement for registration and licensing of e-commerce operators, taxation, electronic payment, etc. It also (32) other important aspects of
26、e-commerce, including false advertising, consumer protection, data protection, intellectual property and cybersecurity.The new law will apply to three types of operators. These include e-commerce (33) operators like Taobao, third-party merchants who sell goods and services on e-commerce platforms, a
27、nd online vendors ( 供 应 商 ) who do business via other network (34) , such as social media sites. It means that merchants who sell goods through non-traditional e-commerce platforms, such as WeChat, will fall under the new law. These sellers will now need to finish their business registration and pay
28、 (35) taxes.The law will make all e-commerce platform operators (36) responsible with the merchants for selling any fake or knock-off goods on their websites. Before the law took effect, individual merchants were solely responsible when caught selling liable (负有偿付责任的) goods.The implementation of the
29、 law may bring (37) on online retail (零售) companies and merchants selling goods through social media sites. Many private shopping agents (known as daigou) are considering whether to continue the service under the new policy since it will increase the management cost and lead to a rise in the product
30、 price.But the new law does not aim to (38) small to medium sized online retailer. Instead, it helps lay the legal foundation for the growth of the e-commerce business industry, (39) order in the market and further promotes its growth.Besides, the law will help clean up Chinas reputation as a (40) s
31、ource of fake or knock-off goods. In the long term, consumers will benefit from it.III. Reading Comprehension Section ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.How S
32、aving Wildlife Benefits HumansIts no secret that weve lost an overwhelming number of species within that last four decades. These species have all but 41 due to overpopulation, deforestation, consumer culture, climate change, animal exploitation, and other harming sources all brought about by mankin
33、d.One of the first great rules of terrestrial (陆地的) biology is “no species is forever.” 42 ,this rapid loss of species today is estimated to be between 1,000 and 10,000 times higher than the natural extinction rate. As increasingly accepted theories have argued, we are now in the midst of the sixth
34、great 43 .The Earth consists of plants, animals, water, land, the atmosphere, and humans. Biodiversity (生物多样性) 44 the health of the planet and has a great impact on all our lives. Reduced biodiversity means a future where food supplies are vulnerable (易受攻击的) to pests and disease, and fresh water is
35、in short supply. If biodiversity 45 impacts our lives in such big ways, then our conservation (环保) efforts dont just benefit the environment, they benefit us, too.One convincing benefit that comes from wildlife conservation efforts is that it ensures food 46 . Wildlife conservation promotes agricult
36、ural biodiversity, which plays an important role in building a secure and healthy food system. When agricultural biodiversity is 47 and land is cleared for agriculture, extensive habitat loss takes place, as well as undocumented loss of species and massive soil erosion (侵蚀).Another benefit that come
37、s from wildlife conservation is that these 48 protect humanhealth. Conservation International reports that “more than 50 percent of modern medicines and more than 90 percent of traditional medicines come from wild plants and animals.” 49 , a world that promotes healthy ecosystems and biodiversity pr
38、ovides crucial buffers (缓冲) between disease and humans. A number of studies have 50 reduced diversity among mammal (哺乳动物 ) species and overall decreases in biodiversity to an increase in the transmission ( 传 播 ) of animal-born diseases to humans.Perhaps the most convincing benefit that comes from wi
39、ldlife conservation is that it provides us with 51 , whether it be economically or socially. Increasing biodiversity and healthy ecosystems improve agricultural productivity, thereby allowing farms to become more 52 . Healthy ecosystems that are home to unique species 53 tourists from around the wor
40、ld, which helps the local economy and invites in a new fusion of investment.Our unsustainable, unconscious, self-interested relationship with the environment has led us into an extremely destructible world. If we do not take action and 54 changing our ways, we are at risk of losing more vital and 55
41、 ecosystems and biodiversity, or at least until the sixth great extinction claims one final species: our own.41. A. changedB. existedC. disappearedD. evolved42. A. FurthermoreB. HoweverC. ThereforeD. Otherwise43. A. extinctionB. destructionC. evolutionD. immigration44. A. threatensB. localizesC. str
42、engthensD. endangers45. A. infrequentlyB. potentiallyC. regionallyD. directly46. A. managementB. inspectionC. developmentD. security47. A. identifiedB. cultivatedC. exploitedD. valued48. A. initiativesB. consequencesC. intentionsD. contributions49. A. In additionB. After allC. In particularD. By con
43、trast50. A. adaptedB. turnedC. adjustedD. linked51. A. protectionsB. opportunitiesC. servicesD. nutrients52. A. standardB. welcomeC. scarceD. profitable53. A. discourageB. attractC. forbidD. 54. A. feel likeB. keep onC. set aboutD. 55. A. irreplaceableB. unpredictableC. unlimitedD. Section BDirectio
44、ns: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)Tea, the most typical of
45、English drinks, is a relative latecomer to British shores. Although the custom of drinking tea dates back to the third millennium (一千年) BC in China, it was not until the mid-17th century that the drink first appeared in England. It was the Portuguese and Dutch traders who first imported tea to Europ
46、e, reaching the Continent by the way of Venice around 1560, with regular shipments by 1610.Curiously, it was the London coffee houses that were responsible for introducing tea to England. One of the first coffee house merchants to offer tea was Thomas Garway. He sold both liquid and dry tea to the p
47、ublic as early as 1657. Three years later he issued a broadsheet advertising tea at 6 to 10 per pound, touting ( 兜 售 ) its virtues at “making the body active and lusty (健壮的)”, and “preserving perfect health until extreme old age”.Tea gained popularity quickly in the coffee houses, and by 1700 over 5
48、00 coffee houses sold it. This distressed the pub owners, as tea cut their sales of beer, and it was bad news for the government, who depended upon a steady stream of revenue (税收) from taxes on liquor sales. By 1750 tea had become the favoured drink of Britains lower classes.A 1676 act taxed tea and
49、 required coffee house operators to apply for a license. This was just the start of government attempts to control, or at least, to profit from the popularity of tea in Britain. By the mid-18th century the duty on tea had reached a ridiculous 119 percent. This heavytaxation had the effect of creatin
50、g a whole new industry tea smuggling ( 走 私 ). Ships from Holland and Scandinavia brought tea to the British coast, then stood offshore while smugglers met them and unloaded the precious cargo in small vessels. The smugglers, often local fishermen, secretly moved the tea inland through underground pa
51、ssages and hidden paths to special hiding places. One of the best hiding places was in the local church!Even smuggled tea was expensive, however, and therefore extremely profitable, so many smugglers began to adulterate (掺假) the tea with other substances, such as willow and sloe leaves. Used tea lea
52、ves were also redried and added to fresh leaves.Finally, in 1784 William Pitt the Younger introduced the Commutation Act, which dropped the tax on tea from 119% to 12.5%, effectively ending smuggling. Adulteration remained a problem, though, until the Food and Drug Act of 1875 brought in severe puni
53、shment for the practice.56. According to the passage, tea drinking .A. is the favorite pastime of the DutchB. is an important British traditionC. was well-received by the Portuguese centuries agoD. could be found everywhere in the world in 156057. Who might be annoyed by the popularity of the tea?A.
54、 Coffee house owners. B. Wine sellers.C. Britains lower classes.D. Smugglers.58. Which of the following statements about tea smuggling is TRUE?A. Churches provided convenience for smuggling.B. Fishermen and farmers contributed a lot to tea industry.C. Underground passages and boats were ideal hiding
55、 places for tea.D. The government encouraged tea smuggling for taxes on tea.59. How was the order of the tea market finally restored in Britain?A. By passing an act related to a tax rise.B. By imposing mild punishment.C. By punishing those who sold fake tea.D. By mixing redried used leaves with fres
56、h tea leaves.(B)Bilingual Secretary WantedOur International Exchange Department requires one part-time bilingual secretary for our office. He / She must be native Mandarin with excellent English competence (better with Japanese). We ask for 8 hours a week (from Monday to Saturday), and working sched
57、ule isnegotiable. However, English corners are arranged on Thursdays, and therefore we need you toThese are pages pasted on a college bulletin board. It lists part-time job vacancies on campus this semester.be on site from 3pm to 5pm. Attractive salary and good benefits package, including chances to
58、 exchange to foreign countries, are offered to junior and senior year students with excellent secretarial skills, the ability to communicate, an outgoing personality and a strong sense of responsibility.Please hand in applications with photo, and email to uniied, or call 400-800-100 during office ho
59、urs to get further information.International Exchange DepartmentAdvanced Math Teaching Assistants in NeedThe Mathematics Department is looking for two Advanced Math teaching assistants. The job is mainly to help freshmen students to deal with math assignments and projects, as well as prepare them fo
60、r final exams in Week 16.We hope those applying for the position could meet the following requirements. First, its necessary for the applicants to be skilled at math. Second, he/she should have at least 2 As in math-related courses with GPA no less than 4.0. Third, the job asks for excellence in bot
61、h professional skills and patience.For those who are interested in the position, please send your rsum to unimd before September 15th.Part-time Job RecruitmentDr. Jessica Smith Mathematics DepartmentTechnology Support Department lacks several assistants to work at its help desk.Contents: A customer
62、service job answering questions, helping people solve their computer problems, providing basic teaching to new users, etc.Requirement: the Advanced Computer Test certificate; good interpersonal skills; enthusiasm.Work hours:from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m.early mornings (6 a.m.-9 a.m.): 2 persons mornings (9 a
63、.m.- 12 a.m.): 1 personafternoons (12 p.m.- 6 p.m.): (full)evenings (6 p.m. - 11 p.m.): (full)late nights: (11 p.m.-2 a.m.): 2 persons weekends: 3 personsIf you are interested, please come to Luking Library 2F (East Side) Room 213 and fill the forms. An interview will be arranged afterwards. New pos
64、ition for the next semester will be released in December.Mr. Luke Johnson Technology Support Department60. If you get the position as a secretary, you .A. have to assist in English cornerB. have a tight schedule during the weekC. have the chance to be an exchange student in foreign universities anyt
65、ime during universityD. must be a native English speaker who can speak fluent Chinese61. Why are there so many job vacancies in Technology Support Department?A. Because the interview is challenging.B. Because applicants have to fill in complicated forms.C. Because applicants have to work irregular h
66、ours.D. Because the Advanced Computer Test certificate is too difficult to obtain.62. Which of the following statements is correct according to the advertisements?A. The advertisements can be found on the school website.B. Call for further information of math teaching assistants before September 15t
67、h.C. More job vacancies in the Mathematics Department will be available in December.D. The International Exchange Department needs a communicative and responsible secretary.(C)China has long been tipped to be the next Silicon Valley, but now the finances and support are in place to make it happen.Th
68、ere is a growing consensus ( 共 识 ) that while Silicon Valley is not about to disappearanytime soon, its next biggest rival is already on the verge of bursting onto the international scene not in the US, nor in the EU, but in Asia. More specifically, China.This is not just an observation based on the
69、 rise of companies like Alibaba, Baidu and Tencent. It is grounded in a more widespread move to fund start-ups in Asia to the point where more money is being invested there than in Europe. Just five years ago, Europe and Asia are neck and neck in terms of investment.In 2013, Europe made slightly mor
70、e deals, 1550 compared to Asias 1071, but the total value of investment was $7bn. Just five years later, Asia is now four times the size of Europe with twice as many deals carried out.Between 2013 to 2018, the number of deals in Asia increased nearly fivefold, and their value leapt to $81bn, compare
71、d to the $21bn raised in Europe. The Asian figure also shows that the continent is closing the gap on the US which saw $105bn worth of deals.One of the main reasons that makes the country so attractive is not just the huge growth in investment and high education standards, but also local and nationa
72、l governmental support benefiting tech companies.In fact, one of the conclusions of a recent Fortune tech conference was that Chinas tech companies will soon be beating American companies on their home turf. One of the reasons is that investors believe US immigration policy is making it more difficu
73、lt for the best talent around the world to find work there. Plus, Chinese companies are now able to start paying salaries that cankeep pace with those on offer in Silicon Valley.Hence, when Ian Roger, Chief Digital Official at luxury group LVMH was asked where he thought the next Facebook or Google
74、would come from, he suggested it would be a close call between Silicon Valley and China. The latter had the investment that is needed as well as a hard work culture of a six-day week. It also has a superb education system and a huge population.As Silicon Valley appears to be heating up a little too
75、hard for some people, China would appear to be warming up at just the right pace.63. What does the expression “on the verge of ” in paragraph 2 refer to?A. on the way ofB. on the list ofC. on the condition ofD. on the point of64. Which of the following is NOT a reason why China attracts foreign inve
76、stment in tech companies?A. High education standards.B. Huge growth in investment.C. Support from the government.D. Higher salaries than those in Silicon Valley.65. It cant be inferred from the passage that .A. the US immigration policy is strict but talent-friendlyB. Ian Roger believes the next Goo
77、gle might come from ChinaC. employees of Baidu might be accustomed to overworkD. Chinese tech companies can provide highly competitive salaries now.66. What is the passage mainly about?A. The total value of investment in Asia is four times that in Europe.B. Finances, high education standards and sup
78、port make it possible for China to become the next Silicon Valley.C. Asia attracts worldwide best talents to tech companies.D. American tech companies will soon be beaten by those in China.Section CDirections: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Ea
79、ch sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.Bilingual Secretary WantedOur International Exchange Department requires one part-time bilingual secretary for our office. He / She must be native Mandarin with excellent English competence (better with Japanese)
80、. We ask for 8 hours a week (from Monday to Saturday), and working schedule isnegotiable. However, English corners are arranged on Thursdays, and therefore we need you toWhat Your “Age” Says About YouImagine, for a moment, that you had no birth certificate and your age was simply based on the way yo
81、u feel inside. How old would you say you are?Like your height or shoe size, the number of years that have passed since you first entered the world is an unchangeable fact. (67) Scientists are increasingly interested in this quality. They are finding that our “subjective age” may be essential for und
82、erstanding the reasons why some people appear to be energetic as they grow old while others fade.(68) It is now well accepted that people tend to mature as they get older, becoming less extroverted ( 外 向 的 ) and less open to new experiences. These personality changes are often considered more obviou
83、s in the people with older subjective ages.However, those who feel younger than they really are also become more reliable and less neurotic ( 神 经 质 的 ) as they gain the wisdom that comes with greater life experience. But it doesnt come at the cost of the energy and vigor of youth. Its not true that
84、having a lower subjective age leaves us frozen in a state of permanent immaturity.Feeling younger than your years also seems to come with a lower risk of depression and greater mental wellbeing as we age. (69) Most people felt about eight years younger than their actual chronological age (实际年龄). But
85、 some felt they had aged and the consequences were serious. Feeling between 8 and 13 years older than your actual age resulted in an 18-25% greater risk of death over the study periods, and greater disease burden even when you control for other demographic ( 人 口 学 的 ) factors such as education, race
86、 or marital status.(70) However old you really are, its worth questioning whether any of those limitations are coming from the within.IV. Summary WritingDirections: 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 a
87、s far as possible.When Everything Gets SmartIt still feels magical to light up your living room by saying “Alexa, turn on the lights.” Tech companies are adding internet connections to just about everything you can imagine. Cars, door locks, toasters, refrigerators, toothbrushes, motorcycle helmets.
88、 More and more technology powers are taking part in this trend known by “the internet of things.”There is no denying that smart technology will lead to conveniences. You can use voice commands to turn on the lights, coffee maker and music. You can get reminders from your toothbrush to brush and tips
89、 on how best to do it. Thanks to the internet of things, you could live like the Beast in the Disney movie, with animated objects around taking care of your every need. Thats the appeal of smart homes for most people, and why they are supposed to be a $27 billionmarket by 2021.However, the facts are
90、 not always so rosy. The smart objects in your home can be a source of annoyance. Usually people have to download dozens of different apps to a smartphone to control everything, which means creating an account for each one of those apps. The fantasy of the smart home is that it will save us time and
91、 effort. But the trouble involved in getting various devices from different companies to work together means that many things may take longer to do.Worse still, there may be security risks. Smart home systems are part of a larger suite ( 套 )devices, apps, websites and spaces that collect and analyze
92、 personal data about users. To get the full benefits of smart home systems, users must share their locations, routines, tastes in music, shopping history and so forth. It might manage your digital life quite well. On the other hand, however, providing so much personal information benefits companies
93、like Amazon. As they gain access to users personal information, they may capitalize on ( 获 利 ) it in the form of targeted advertisements. Perhaps thats why Wired magazine says, “Amazons next big business is selling you.”Smartened everything comes with broader security concerns. Unsecured devices con
94、nected to the “internet of things” can be targets for hackers. Access to smart devices might provide hackers a well-spring of useful data, including information about when users are home or not.Considering the disadvantages, why not slow down a bit as we head toward an uncertain future?V. Translatio
95、nDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72. 你没必要凡事亲力亲为。(need n.)73. SARS 之后, 少数人没有吸取教训，仍以食野味为乐。(enjoy)74. 我从未意识到个人的命运与国家的命运如此地息息相关。(Never)75. 为满足人们日益增长的消费需求，出现了一系列商品和服务，“懒人经济” 迅速发展， 其特性是省时省力便捷。(emerge)VI. Guided WritingDirections: Write an E
96、nglish composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.我国教育改革越来越重视培养学生的创新能力，请你从中学生的角度，谈谈我们的教学中哪些做法促进了学生创新能力的发展，提出改进的意见并说明理由。(注意：请勿出现真实的姓名与学校)参考答案 1-10CABBDCBDBA11-16BDCDCB17-20DBAB21. that22.had hoped23. was born24.when25. that26. introducing27.themselves28. spottin
97、g29.from30. (to) create31-40KGJEBDCAFI41-55CBACDDCAADBDBCA56-59BBAC60-62ACD63-66DDAB67-70EBAD71. One possible version (just for reference)Connecting everything to the internet brings people conveniences. However, users cant ignore the disadvantages. Firstly, the seemingly smart home is time-consumin
98、g and troublesome. Secondly, technology powers benefit from users personal data. Thirdly, smartened everything makes it easy for hackers to target users. Therefore, smart technology should be applied with caution.V. Translation72. 你没必要凡事亲力亲为。(needn.)There is no need for you to do everything by yours
99、elf / on your own.73. SARS之后, 少数人没有吸取教训，仍以食野味为乐。(enjoy)After SARS, some people / a minority / small number of people didnt learn from the lesson(s) / learn (draw) a lesson from it and still enjoyed eating game / wild animals.74. 我从未意识到个人的命运与国家的命运如此地息息相关。(Never)Never (before) have I realized that per
100、sonal fate is so closely related to / is so closely connected with / is so closely linked to (with) the fate of the nation / country.75. 为满足人们日益增长的消费需求，出现了一系列商品和服务, “懒人经济” 迅速发展，其特性是省时省力便捷。( emerge)Because / As / Since a series of goods / commodities and services have emerged to meet peoples increasi
101、ng / growing consuming / consumption demands / needs, the “lazy economy” has grown / developed rapidly, which by nature / whose nature / and its nature is time-saving, labor-saving and convenient.A series of goods / commodities and services have emerged to meet peoples increasing / growing consuming
102、 / consumption demands / needs, so the “lazy economy” has grown / developed rapidly, which by nature / whose nature / and its nature is time-saving, labor-saving and convenient.VI. Guided Writing ( 略 )听力材料I. Listening Comprehension Section ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversat
103、ions between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the b
104、est answer to the question you have heard.1. W: Excuse me, do you know the name of the sculpture?M: Im not sure, but I think its a carving from Italy. We can look it up in the catalogue. Q:Where does the conversation take place?2. M: Im afraid Ill pay my registration fees a bit late, because my payc
105、heck hasnt come on time this month.W: Its all right. Were allowed to pay until Friday. Q: What does the woman mean?3. M: Have you finished reading the book you bought last month?W: Oh, I didnt read through it the way you read a novel. I just covered the few chapters that interested me most.Q: How di
106、d the woman read the book?4. W: Wont you knock on the door before you enter my office next time? M: Sorry, Madam. Its just Im in such a hurry.Q:How did the woman feel when she was speaking to the man?5. W: Youve got your apartment furnished, havent you?M: Yes. I bought some used furniture at the Sun
107、day Market and it was a real bargain. Q: What does the man really mean?6. M: Its said that Albert was asked to leave school because of his bad behavior. W: Its no surprise. Hes dead to all sense of shame.Q:What does the woman think of Albert?7. W: Hi, John!Havent seen you for quite a while. Are you
108、fine?M: Oh, yes. But luck seemed to be against me. I had a car accident; only some minorinjuries, though.Q:What happened to John?8. W: Didnt Tony go skiing with you yesterday?M: Even if he hadnt a lot of work to do, he would prefer watching to participating in sport . Q:What do we know about Tony fr
109、om the conversation?9. M: Have you been helping Carol organize the museum project?W: Well, I think its a marvelous idea, but unless we get some money from somewhere pretty soon, itll remain an idea.Q:What does the woman imply?10. M: Did you have a good time yesterday? I heard there was heavy rain.W:
110、 Yes. We enjoyed ourselves very much except for bad weather. Jane would have been caught in the rain if she had come back on foot.Q:What can we infer from the conversation?Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several q
111、uestions on each of the passages and the longer conversation. The passages and the longer 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
112、you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.The koala is a native animal in Australia, looking like a small bear with thick grey fur. It has some interesting features. It is extremely choosy about food, feeding on the leaves of only about a dozen species of gum trees. O
113、wing to this peculiar eating habit, koalas live in the limited areas where these gum trees grow. An adult koala eats more than a kilogram of gum tree leaves a day. The koala has a large tube in its body that serves to cope with its leafy diet.The animal seldom drinks water. Thats why it is named “ko
114、ala”, meaning “I dont drink.” It gets liquid from its diet of gum leaves.Koalas mature slowly, usually reaching adulthood in the third or fourth year. They reproduce slowly as well. A female koala usually produces only one baby every two years. Born blind, the tiny baby koala crawls through its moth
115、ers fur into her pouch, which is a bag-like pocket. For about half a year, it sucks its mothers milk, and grows in the pouch. After leaving the pouch, the young koala is carried on its mothers back for quite some time. A young koala holding happily onto its mothers back is a lovely sight.Now listen
116、again, please.Questions:11. What is the koalas special habit?12. Why is the Australian animal called “koala”?13. How does the young koala grow up?Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.Customs vary from country to country. In China, newly married couples, of course, receive many
117、kinds of gifts from friends, colleagues and relatives. What can the couples do with the gifts if they find them not to their taste? Usually they can do nothing but keep the gifts and give thanks to the givers.In the United States, couples also usually receive gifts from their relatives and friends w
118、hen they get married. But it is common that sometimes a bride will exchange a gift for something else if she doesnt find it useful. We give gifts to express our wishes for the marriage, but gifts arent necessary for the marriage itself.However, in some societies gifts are very important, and the mar
119、riage isnt legal without them. One type of gift is called bride service. A young husband must work for his wifes family. He may work for as long as fifteen years or until the third child is born. Bride service may seem strange to us, but it is necessary in societies where people dont have money or m
120、aterial to exchange at marriage.Now listen again, please.Questions:14. What can the bride do if she finds a marriage gift useless in the United States?15. Why does the husband have to work for his wifes family in some societies?16. What does the speaker mainly talk about?Questions 17 through 20 are
121、based on the following conversation.M: Guess what? The worst food Ive ever had was in France.W: Really? Thats odd. I thought the French were all good cooks.M: Yes, thats right. I suppose its like anywhere else, though. You know, some places are good.Some are bad. But its really all our own fault.W:
122、What do you mean?M: Well, it was the first time Id been to France. This was years ago when I was at school. I went there with my parents friends, from my fathers school. They had hired a coach to take them to Switzerland.W: A school trip?M: Right. Most of us had never been abroad before. We crossed
123、the English Channel at night and then we set off through France until breakfast time arrived, when the coach driver had arranged for us to stop at this little caf. There we all were , tired and hungry, and then wemade a great discovery.W: What was that? M: Bacon and eggs.W: Fantastic! The real Engli
124、sh breakfast.M: Yes, anyway we didnt know any better - so we had it, and ugh.! W: What was it like? Unpleasant?M: Ah, it was unbelievable. They just got a bowl and put some fat in it. And then they put some bacon in the fat, broke an egg over the top and put the whole lot in the oven for about ten m
125、inutes.W: In the oven? Youre joking. You cant cook bacon and eggs in the oven!M: Well, they must have done it that way. It was hot, but it wasnt cooked. There was just this egg floating about in the fat and raw bacon.W: Did you actually eat it?M: No, nobody did. They all wanted to turn around and go
126、 home. You know, back to teabags and fish and chips.W: Oh, that must have been a disappointing holiday. M: Exactly.Now listen again, please.Questions:17. What did the woman think of French food?18. How did the man travel to France?19. What did the man have for breakfast at the little French caf?20. What can be learned from the conversation?Thats the end of listening comprehension.
