1、虹口区2018学年第一学期期末教学质量监控测试高三英语试卷 2018.12I. Listening Comprehension Section ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once.
2、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 kindergarten.B. In a hospital.C. At a police station.D. In a library.2. A. A journalist. B. A tailor. C. An electric
3、ian. D. An operator.3.A. Her glasses are broken.B. She cant see the time on the sign.C. She loses her glasses.D. The museum is out of sight.4. A. The kids will enjoy the movie. B. The movie will be quite boring.C. The kids will be surprised at the movie.D. The movie will not be suitable for kids to
4、see.5.A. Positive. B. Negative.C. Neutral.D. Unclear.6.A. He isnt an experienced skier.B. He has never been to Central Mountains.C. He doesnt plan to go skiing during spring break.D. He doesnt recommend going to Central Mountains.7.A. The bad weather stopped him. B. His shoes were worn out.C. He did
5、nt like hiking trip.D. He was too exhausted to continue.8.A. The woman is afraid of the potential noise.B. The woman doesnt like living in the suburbs.C. The woman has sleeping problems.D. The woman will sign the rental contract.9.A. Make up for the inconvenience. B. Arrange accommodation for him.C.
6、 Explain the cause of the cancellation.D. Allow him to take another flight that night.10. A. All work requires high speed.B. Working too fast may lead to undesirable outcomes. C. The result may not be as bad as the man has expected. D. You can never lay too much emphasis on the fast speed.Section BD
7、irections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, rea
8、d 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. It can work automatically.B. Its battery can run all night.C. It can clean the office windows.D. It cleans as fast
9、as human cleaners.12.A. To start a robot cleaning company.B. To develop a better model for the market.C. To increase the profit of the robotic business.D. To develop a long-lasting battery for the current model.13.A. Its work efficiency. B. Its appearance. C. Its sense of direction.D. Its robotic ar
10、m.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. 14.A. Encouraging physical activity.B. Ensuring a healthy lifestyle.C. Reducing the risk of bone weakening.D. Protecting them from fatal diseases.15.A. Womens change in a day.B. The damage of depression.C. The proper use of certain chemic
11、als.D. The healthiest place in the office.16.A. Whether it is a useful item.B. Whether it is to receivers taste.C. Whether it is a general gift.D. Whether it is at a reasonable price.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17.A. Fill in an application form.B. Send in an appli
12、cation letter.C. Make an appointment for an interview.D. Make a brief self-introduction on the phone.18.A. Someone having a college degree in advertising.B. Someone experienced in business management.C. Someone ready to take on more responsibilities.D. Someone willing to work beyond regular hours.19
13、.A. Travel opportunities.B. Decent pay.C. Prospects for promotion.D. Flexible working hours.20.A. It is to be negotiated.B. It is about 500 pounds a week.C. It depends on the working hours.D. It will be set by the Human Resources.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passa
14、ge below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Dear headmaster,On hearing the news thata Reading Festival is
15、 to be held on campus on the World Book and Copyright Day and the possible project is open to be recommended, I (21) _ hardly wait to write to you, sharing my humble opinions.As far as Im concerned, the theme of the festival can be “sharing”,primarily (22) _ (consist) of three parts. Firstly, the fe
16、stival can start with a 30-minute discussion where groups of students can exchange and share what they (23) _ (expose) to recently, expressing themselves freely. Following this section is the speech. Teacher and student representatives previously selected by usare to share and recommend the book the
17、y thinkreally deserving to be read.Its needless to say that the last sharing section which is the most meaningful is donation, during (24) _ time everyone present, teachers or students, is expected to donate one or more books to the library. As for when (25) _ (hold) the activity, the afternoon may
18、be an ideal choice so that it wont interrupt our classes.My advice is justified by the following reasons. First and foremost,it isin the group discussion and exchangethat we students can have a thorough idea (26) _ our peers are reading for the moment, serving as a driving force for our own reading
19、journey.So it is (27) _ the books recommended.Named bythose “idols” in our mind, they will definitely win our heart. As for the donation, the benefits are exactly self-evident. (28) _ _ can we share beyond our class or even beyond our school, developing a good campus tradition, but (29) _ (important
20、ly), these bookswhich are sure tobe dusted on our shelves can now be of more value.Im looking forward to your favorable reply. And (30) _ is my sincere hope that the festival can be a great success and we can gain a lot from it. Yours, Amy YoungSection BDirections: Fill in each blank with a proper w
21、ord chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A. deliberate B. distinction C. polishD. creditE. dependentF. occasionally G. feasibility H. shiftI. fulfillingJ. signalsK. continuously Overcoming Obstacles: How Your Biggest Failure Can Lead t
22、o Your SuccessTheres been a lot written on the theme of failure and how essential it is to success. In a world where _31_ is given for peoples accomplishments, failing feels dangerous. The fear of failure can stop people taking risks that might lead to success.Heidi Grant Halvorson, a psychologist,
23、points out much of success is _32_ not on talent but on learning from your mistakes. About half of the people in the world hold that ability in an area - be it creative or social skill - is natural. The other half believes, instead, that someone might have a preference or something - say painting or
24、 speaking foreign languages - but this ability can be improved through _33_ practice or training. Its almost impossible to think rationally (理性地) while shouting at yourself, “Im a failure”. But when you _34_ your thinking, you will probably see what you can control - your behavior, your planning, yo
25、ur reactions - and change them. The primary _35_ between successful people and unsuccessful people is that the successful people fail more. If you see failure as a monster approaching you, take another look. Success is as scary as failure. Researchers report that satisfaction grows on challenges. Th
26、ink about it - a computer game you can always win is boring; one you can win _36_, and with considerable effort, is fun. In pursuit of success, failure exposes areas that you need to _37_. So the failure serves as a brick wall to test how you apply yourself to _38_ your objectives and how much you w
27、ant them.There is a way to distinguish whether a failure _39_ you to double down or walk away, says Halvorson. If, when things get rough, you remain fascinated by your goal, you should keep going. If what youre doing is costing you too much time and energy or its not bringing you joy, you should giv
28、e a second thought to the _40_ of your goal and even set a new one. III. Reading ComprehensionSection 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.This article is for a
29、ll of the teenagers out there. Even though _41_ you are years from being fully grown, society regularly expects you to adult. Yes, you are _42_ in many ways: many of you drive and do so quite safely, and you handle schedules that would _43_ many adults. But you probably cannot process caffeine (咖啡因)
30、 as constantly as your parents can because of your still-growing bodies and brains.I understand it feels grown-up to be drinking a cup of Starbucks. But all of this caffeine may worsen your anxiety, affect tonights sleep and tomorrows school performance, _44_ nutrient absorption and even cause real
31、trouble when mixed with alcohol. The following four aspects may well _45_ the theme of this article.The power of caffeine Caffeine is widely considered a drug that is socially acceptable, universally used, even cool, but it still causes _46_ symptoms such as headaches, fatigue and a lack of attentio
32、n when removed from coffee-addicts diets. How much is healthy? Caffeine is by no means a nutrient; you do not need it to be healthy. _47_, it is a substance that can leave you lacking nutrients because it has been shown to reduce calcium (钙). Caffeine probably causes the body to release water. And t
33、he more caffeinated drinks you consume, the less likely you are to drink water. So experts say that adolescents should consume _48_ amounts of caffeine a day (100 mg). Caffeines _49_ According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 65 percent of middle and higher schoolers are _50_
34、 to insufficient sleep on school nights. Some of their sleep problems can be mainly attributed to (归因于) caffeine, which can remain in the body for seven hours after _51_, thus causing teens worse performance the next day. It is widely assumed that adequate sleep _52_ proper growth and brain developm
35、ent. During childhood and adolescence, the brain goes through a period called synaptic pruning (突触修剪) when unnecessary connections are promoted.Caffeine labellingCaffeine is not listed on the Nutrition Facts column on food labels because it is not a _53_. It may be listed as an ingredient, but the a
36、mount is not required. Caffeine is now added to foods such as gum, candy and water, along with makeup and beauty products that _54_ to reduce swelling (肿块). Taste preferences and eating habits are often cultivated in childhood and adolescence, so teens, when you consume sweet, caffeinated drinks eve
37、ry time you feel sluggish (无精打采的), you are creating a pattern that may be hard to break as an adult. It is advisable to come up with other _55_ ways to boost energy so that you can master adulting better than many adults.41.A. potentiallyB. necessarilyC. developmentallyD. materially42.A. matureB. ex
38、periencedC. productiveD. disciplined43.A. delightB. frustrateC. liberateD. exclude44.A. promoteB. assistC. intensifyD. discourage45.A. call forB. account forC. turn to D. appeal to46.A. withdrawalB. addictionC. nutrition D. infection47.A. ThereforeB. InsteadC. MoreoverD. Otherwise48.A. initial B. su
39、fficient C. moderateD. stable49.A. reputations B. confirmationsC. implicationsD. disadvantages50.A. subjected B. alerted C. reduced D. opposed51.A. stimulationB. concentrationC. excitementD. consumption52.A. results fromB. contributes toC. benefits fromD. attends to 53.A. therapyB. material C. nutri
40、entD. substitute54.A. fail B. appear C. promiseD. happen55.A. instructiveB. comprehensiveC. extensiveD. alternative Section B Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C
41、and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)There arent many actors around the world who have enough self confidence to turn down an offer from Steven Spielberg. Maybe that was why Juliette Binoche gave him a choice. She said shed be h
42、appy to be in Jurassic Park as long as she could play a dinosaur. Of course he turned her down and it was probably a good thing. Its difficult to imagine Juliette ripping people apart with her teeth. However, her decision doesnt seem to have done her career any harm. She has gone on to make a string
43、 of hits, including The Unbearable Lightness of Being, The English Patient (for which she won an Oscar) and Chocolat. Success in the United States has not been so easy for other foreign stars. Gerald Depardieu is a good example. Since his first film in 1967, his filmography (影片集锦) lists 172 acting c
44、redits. But he has struggled on the other side of the pond. While some of his films have been popular in the US, they have usually been French films that travelled. One possible exception was Green Card, directed by Peter Weir, where he plays a French immigrant who goes through a fake wedding in ord
45、er to stay and work in the United States. This is a predictable but sweet romantic comedy which typecasts (分配同一类型角色) its lead actors in terms of national stereotypes. While some reviewers were kind, others shredded both the film and Depardieus performance.While Monsieur Depardieu hasnt received the
46、recognition he would have liked in the United States, one Mexican actor has achieved almost instant success. Gael Garcia Bernal first gained recognition in Amores Perros in 2000 and a year later in Y tu mama tambien. Since then he has appeared with hometown hero, Brad Pitt in Babel and, under the di
47、rection of top producer and director, Jim Jarmusch, he starred in Limits of Control. He hasnt picked up an Oscar yet, but he was nominated for a BAFTA (英国电影电视艺术学院奖) in 2005 for his performance as the South American hero revolutionary Che Guevara, in Motorcycle Diaries. In the same year he played Ame
48、rican music icon Elvis Presley in The King.56. It can be inferred from the passage that Juliette Binoche _.A. very much wanted to be in Jurassic ParkB. didnt want to be in Jurassic ParkC. really wanted to play a dinosaur in Jurassic ParkD. was hesitant whether she could play a dinosaur well57. Accor
49、ding to the writer, Gerald Depardieus most popular films _.A. have been made in HollywoodB. have only been seen in EuropeC. have been made in France, but seen in other countries, tooD. have been made in Hollywood, but well received in France 58. The last sentence in Para 2 “others shredded both the
50、film and Depardieus performance” means others thought Depardieus performance and the film were _.A. complexB. interesting C. terrible D. impressive59. The writers purpose in writing this article is to suggest that _.A. Foreign actors generally do well in the United StatesB. American actors are able
51、to earn more money than foreign actorsC. Foreign actors are playing an irreplaceable role in the United StatesD. a successful career in Europe or Latin America doesnt guarantee success in the USA(B)You are going to read three competitions which offer holidays as prizes.Competition OneCompetition Two
52、Competition Three60. Which competition extract(s) describe(s) what will happen on the flight?A. Competition One.B. Competition Two.C. Competition Three.D. Competition One and Two.61. Which holiday prize(s) will offer you the chance to stay longer than a week?A. Competition One.B. Competition Two.C.
53、Competition One and Three.D. Competition One and Two.62. If you want to exercise during the holiday, which competition(s) will you take part in?A. Competition One.B. Competition Two.C. Competition One and Three.D. Competition One and Two.(C)The purpose of a map is to express graphically the relation
54、s of points and features on the earths surface to each other. These are determined by distance and direction. In early times distance was often expressed in units of time, for example “so many hours march” or “a days journey by river”, but such measurements gave more information about the relative e
55、ase of crossing the local terrain than they did about actual distance. The other element is direction, but for the ordinary traveller, whose main concern was “Where do I go from here?” and “How far away is it?”, the accurate representation of direction was not of primary importance. Partly for this
56、reason, written itineraries (行程) for a long time rivaled maps. Even today, certain types of maps, for example, those showing railway systems, may make little attempt to show true directions. Similarly, obvious landmarks along a route were at first indicated by signs, realistic or conventional (惯常的),
57、 and varied in size to indicate their importance. Clearly the conventions employed varied with the purpose of the map, and also from place to place, so that in studying early maps the first essential is to understand the particular convention employed.The history of cartography (制图) is largely that
58、of the increase in the accuracy with which these elements of distance and direction are determined and in the comprehensiveness of the map content. In this development, cartography has called in other sciences to its aid. For example, instead of determining direction by observing the position of a s
59、hadow at midday, or of a constellation (星座) in the night sky, or even of a steady wind, use was made of terrestrial magnetism (地磁学) through the magnetic compass, and instruments were evolved which enabled horizontal angles to be calculated with great accuracy.The application of astronomical concepts
60、, and the extension of the knowledge of the world through exploration, encouraged attempts to map the known world. Then astronomers discovered that the earth is not a perfect sphere, but is flattened slightly at the poles, which introduced further refinements into the mapping of large areas. Meanwhi
61、le, the demands being made of the map maker were shifting significantly. The traveller or the merchant ceased to be the sole user of maps. The soldier, especially after the introduction of artillery, and the problems of range, field of fire, and dead ground which it raised, demanded an accurate repr
62、esentation of the surface features, in place of the earlier conventional or pictorial delineation (描绘), and a solution in any degree satisfactory was not reached until the contour (等高线) was invented.63. Why might early maps have been misleading?A. Distances could not be calculated reliably.B. They w
63、ere based on written itineraries.C. They were drawn by ordinary travelers.D. Distances tended to be overestimated.64. What problem did early maps exhibit when showing landmarks?A. The signs used bore little relation to the landmarks.B. The selection of landmarks was faulty.C. They used symbols that
64、were not standardized.D. They sometimes included unimportant features.65. In the second paragraph, the writer says that _ made better quality map-making easier.A. a greater understanding of climatic factorB. greater accuracy in draughtsmanship (绘图术)C. more accuracy in measurementD. more intensive ma
65、p production 66. What encouraged the search for a more precise means of mapping the physical geography of the landscape?A. Discovery in astronomy.B. The growth of mathematical science.C. The activities of the great explorers.D. Military considerations.Section C Directions: Read the passage carefully
66、. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. A. As you walk, pay close attention to your surroundings.B. Make a plan to get off campus and explore your surroundings. C. If youre averaging seve
67、n hours or less,commit to sleeping at least eight hours tonight.D. If youre feeling stressed or overwhelmed, dont punish yourself by pushing your mind and body to their limits. E. A comfortable corner in the library and even an empty classroom are perfect places torelax and recharge.F. Actually, it
68、is possible to shorten sleep time by up to 1 hour without the risk of sleep deprivation (剥夺) if you know how to have high quality sleep. Self-Care Strategies for College StudentsMost college students dont put self-care at the top of their to do lists. When youre caught up in the whirlwind (旋风) of cl
69、asses, extra-curricular, work, friendship, and final exams, its easy to ignore a task that doesnt come with a deadline (even if that task is simply “taking care of yourself”). Embrace the excitement and intensity of college life, but remember that maintaining your physical, mental, and emotional hea
70、lth is essential to your success and well-being. (67) _ Instead, take time out to take care of yourself with some of these self-care strategies.Get Away for Some Alone Time. If you live with roommates, privacy can be hard to come by, so make it your mission to find a peaceful place on campus to call
71、 your own. (68) _Take a Mindful Walk Around Campus. When youre strolling to class, try this mindfulness exercise tocenter yourself and destress.(69) _ Feel free to people-watch, but pay attention to sensory details too, like the smell of a nearby barbecue or the sensation of pavement under your shoe
72、s. Take note of at least five beautiful or intriguing things you notice along your route. You might find yourself feeling a little calmer by the time you reach your destination.Stage a Sleep Intervention. How much sleep do you really get each night? (70) _ By doing that, youll begin the process of r
73、epaying your sleep debt and establishing healthy new sleep habits. Dont buy into the myth that the less youre sleeping, the harder youre working. Your mind and body need consistent sleep to operate at optimum levels you simply cant do your best work without it.Download a New Podcast. Take a break fr
74、om the books, grab your headphones, and listen to some immersive mysteries, compelling interviews, or laugh-out-loud comedy. There are thousands of podcasts covering almost every subject imaginable, so youre sure to find something that interests you.IV. Summary Writing Directions:Read the following
75、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.Curiosity Is an Increasingly Rare VirtueMost of the breakthrough discoveries and remarkable inventions throughout history, from flints (打火石) for starting a fire to se
76、lf-driving cars, have something in common: They are the result of curiosity. But the journalist Ian Leslie, in his newly-published book Curious: The Desire to Know and Why Your Future Depends on It, insists that curiosity is a much overlooked human virtue, crucial to our success, and we are losing i
77、t.Leslie presents considerable evidence for the claim that the society as a whole is growing less curious. In the U.S. and Europe, for example, the rise of the Internet, among other social and technological changes, has led to a declining consumption of news from outside the readers borders. Indeed,
78、 Google, for which Leslie expresses admiration, is also his frequent whipping boy (替罪羊): we seek only the information we want. But not everything is to be blamed on technology. The decline in interest in literary fiction is also one of the causes identified by Leslie. Why is this a problem? Because
79、without curiosity we will lose the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship (企业家精神). Worse still, that lack of curiosity produces a relative lack of knowledge, and the lack of knowledge is difficult if not impossible to compensate for later on. Fortunately, some strategies can be employed to develo
80、p curiosity: If you just accept the world as it is without trying to dig deeper, you will certainly lose the holy curiosity. Of course, one effective way to dig deeper beneath the surface is asking questions: What is that? Why is it made that way? Who invented it? How does it work? .And if you see l
81、earning as a burden, theres no way you will want to dig deeper into anything. That will just make the burden heavier. But if you think of learning as something fun, you will naturallywantto dig deeper.V. Translation Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in
82、 the brackets.72、他刚要关闭电脑，就在这时手机响了。(when)73、他将代表全班同学在新年晚会上向老师们表示真诚的感谢。(on behalf of)74、我们付出的每一次努力未必都能成功，但是但凡值得我们做的事情都值得做好。(worth)75、不只是一个人的日常言谈举止，就连他目前正在读的那本书都清楚地向我们表明了他是一个怎样的人。(as well as)VI. Guided Writing Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given
83、 below in Chinese.假设你是启光中学的学生李跃华，你在学校公众号 (public platform)上看到一张志愿者招募启事。请根据该启事的要求，写一封邮件（邮件中不得提到自己的真实姓名和学校），就启事中的三个活动任选其一，申请一份志愿者工作。虹口区2018学年第一学期期末教学质量监控测试高三英语试卷 参考答案听力部分：1-10 ACBDC DDABB11-20 ABA CDB BDAA语法部分：21. can 22. consisting 23. have been exposed 24. which 25. to hold 26. what 27. with 28. Not
84、 only 29. more importantly 30. it词汇部分：31-40 DEAHB FCIJG完型填空：41-55 CABDB ABCDA DBCCD阅读理解：56-59: BCCD 60-62: ADC 63-66: ACCD 选句填空：67-70: DEAC翻译部分：1. He was about to turn off / shut down the computer when the / his cell / mobile phone rang.2. On behalf of the whole class / all his classmates, he will e
85、xpress / show / extend sincere gratitude / thanks to the teachers at the New Year / Years Party.3. Every effort that we make can / may not be successful, but whatever is worth our / us doing is worth our / us doing well. / Every effort that we make is not necessarily successful. / Every effort that
86、we put in is not always going to / does not always work, 4. The book (that / which) a person is reading at present as well as his daily words and deeds / actions clearly indicates / shows / suggests what kind of person he is.概要写作：Although curiosity is essential to humans success, its gradually negle
87、cted / increasingly rare now. Both the rise of the Internet and reduced appetite for literary fiction contribute to peoples declining curiosity. Whats worse, lacking curiosity costs people innovation, entrepreneurship and even knowledge. Therefore, we should keep asking questions to dig deeper and n
88、ot see it as a burden. (55 words) 作文：（略）虹口区2018学年第一学期期末教学质量监控测试高三英语试卷 听力材料I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the
89、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: Miss Jessica, my daughter didnt sleep well last night. Will you please give her some
90、extra attention today?W: Just relax yourself, Mr. Simon. All the kids will be taken good care of here.Q: Where does this conversation most probably take place?2.W: Hello, this is Mrs. Anderson. There is a power cut in my house. Could you please come over and fix it?M: Dont worry, madam. Ill be there
91、 in a minute.Q: Whats the probable occupation of the man?3.M: Does the sign say the museum is open every day from 10 to 8?W: Sorry, I havent got my glasses.Q: What does the woman mean?4. M: Caroline, could you take the kids to the movie The Predator?W: Yeahbut dont you think the movie is too violent
92、 for them?Q: What does the woman mean?5.M: What do you think of the study tours? They are so popular these days. W: On the one hand, they do broaden students horizons. On the other hand, they always overcharge students.Q: What is the womans attitude towards study tours?6. W: Im thinking about spendi
93、ng my spring break skiing at Central Mountains. You were there last year, how was it?M: To be completely honest, it left a lot to be desired.Q: What does the man imply?7. W: I heard you took part in a marathon last weekend.M: Yes, I really wore myself out, so I stopped halfway.Q: Why did the man giv
94、e up the marathon halfway?8. M: Mrs. Williams, are you satisfied with this apartment? We can sign the apartment rental contract at your earliest convenience.W: Im sorry, but Im afraid you have to look for another one. This one is too near the airport and I am worried about my sleep quality.Q: What d
95、oes the woman mean?9. W: I am terribly sorry, but your flight has been cancelled.M: What! In that case I hope you will put me up somewhere tonight.Q: What does the man expect the woman to do for him?10. M: It took me only half an hour to finish the exam. But the result was terrible.W: You should kno
96、w that “More haste, less speed.”Q: What does the woman mean?Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but
97、 the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.An office cleaning robot is being put through its pa
98、ces by Dussmann, one of Germans largest cleaning companies. Their goal is to get it to work alongside human cleaners in large offices, emptying bins and sweeping floors.The robot was developed by roboticist Richard Borman and his colleagues. It is designed to do two tasks - clean the floors and empt
99、y wastepaper baskets automatically. It can recognize dirt on the floor and identify wastepaper baskets before its robotic arm grabs and then empties each dustbin.However, it cleans too slowly. “Humans can do about 450 to 500 square meters an hour,” said Borman. “The robot can only do 100 to 120 squa
100、re meters an hour.”Borman is applying for a fund to work with Dussmann and develop a commercial model that should be much quicker. It also needs a longer-lasting battery: the current model has only four hours of power, but a commercial one would need to run all night.Only big offices are suitable fo
101、r this kind of robot. Humans would have to move it between small offices, which affects the profits. Other cleaning robots do exist, but they have only one function and cant navigate a building automatically.(Now listen again, please.)Questions:11. Which of the following best describes the new offic
102、e cleaning robot?12. What is Borman and Dussmanns long term plan?13. Which aspect of the cleaning robot needs to be further improved?Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following news.Good evening. Im Mary Smith with the news from medical science. Enjoying life may pay off in an unexpected way.
103、 European researchers collected data from more than 2,000 women and followed up after ten years. Women who found life less satisfying experienced 52 percent more bone weakening in their later years than those who found life more satisfying; the results were independent of lifestyle, diseases, physic
104、al activities, and other health factors. Though the exact relationship is still unclear, experts say promoting good spirits in the elderly people is just as important as promoting a healthy lifestyle. The healthiest place to sit in the office is near a window. Brazilian researchers assessed 20 women
105、 in a workspace for a week. Half worked by a window, while the other half did not. By 10 p.m., the women sitting far away from a window had higher levels of the chemical linked with depression symptoms. Consider a gift card for your friends birthday this year? New research presented at a Society for
106、 Personality and Social Psychology conference shows that when individuals are given a choice between giving and receiving a general or specific gift, givers pride themselves on tailoring gifts to their loved ones. However, receivers prefer more general gifts, like gift cards. But dont necessarily ch
107、oose cash as gifts: related research has found that when people get cash, they feel obliged to spend it on “useful” items rather than treating themselves. (Now listen again, please.)Questions: 14. What good does enjoying life do to elderly people according to European researchers? 15. What does the
108、second piece of news mainly talk about? 16. What do givers think more important while choosing a gift?Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.M: Im phoning up about this job youve advertised in this paper, this uh, young sales manager.W: Oh, yes.M: Id like to apply for it. Wo
109、uld you send me an application form?W: No, you simply send in a written application, a letter.M: Can you tell me a bit more about the job?W: Well, we are really looking for someone who isnt too concerned about working fairly long hours.M: What do you mean by long hours?W: This is a job which does as
110、 the advertisement says have travel possibilities and very often one would be away at weekends, for instance.M: Oh, I thought you meant working in evenings and working overtime.W: Well, it could also mean working in the evenings, but for a managerial post we dont pay for overtime. Thats for other gr
111、ades.M: Oh, what kind of money are you paying then?W: Well, this is to be negotiated. Oh. It depends partly on your experience and education. Perhaps you can tell me briefly what that is.M: Ive just left school and got A-level in geography.W: Oh, I see.M: And its the travel that appeals to me. Thats
112、 why Im inquiring about the job.W: Yes, I see. What sort of salary were you thinking in terms of?M: Starting off, I thought it would be something of 500 pounds a week.W: Well, send in your application letter, and then well consider your case along with all the other applicants.M: All right, many tha
113、nks. Good bye.W: Bye.(Now listen again, please.)Questions:17.What does the woman say the applicant should do first to apply for the job?18.What kind of person is the company looking for?19.What does the man like most about the job?20.What does the woman say about the salary if the man is accepted by the company?（听力部分到此结束，请同学们继续答题。）