1、2016年上海市高考英语冲刺模拟试卷之八I. Listening 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. After you hear a conversation a
2、nd the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1.A. In a restaurantB. In a shopC. In a supermarketD. In a bank2.A. 20 dollarsB. 19 dollarsC. 18 dollarsD. 17 dollars3.A. Because he didnt want to comeB. Bec
3、ause he carried a heavy bagC. Because he was delayed by something elseD. Because he was held up in the heavy traffic4.A. Their daughterB. Buying shoesC. MoneyD. Their economic problem5.A. Because he doesnt believe in the newsB. Because he was certain that Mark could winC. Because the woman doesnt be
4、lieve in the newsD. Because he is not sure whether Mark can win6.A. She is sorryB. She is angryC. She is happyD. She is sad7.A. Because he is fully occupied todayB. Because he is not able to fix the televisionC. Because he is carrying a lot of things and cannot spare a handD. Because he doesnt want
5、to fix the television for the woman8.A. 7=55B. 8 = 00C. 8=40D. 8 = 459.A. The 6th floorB. The 5th floorC. The 4th floorD. The 3rd floor.10.A. In a hotelB. In a libraryC. In a restaurantD. At the airportSection BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three q
6、uestions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the
7、following passage.11. A. The volcanoes on the island are a great concern to the inhabitants. B. Desert land is common on the island. C. There are few trees on the island. D. There is little rain on the island.12. A. They make use of volcanic cinder to retain wetness in the earth. B. They try to turn
8、 the desert land into their daily existence C. They take advantage of sea water to generate rain. D. They plant crops around the volcanoes.13. A. The volcanoes on Lanzarote. B. An island Lanzarote. C. The Lanzarote inhabitants. D. How volcanoes affect Lanzarote and its inhabitants. Questions 14 thro
9、ugh 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Because it stimulates your nerve activities. B. Because it keeps you calm. C. Because it strengthens your memory. D. Because it improves your problem solving strategies.15.A. Piano music could interfere with your reasoning ability. B. The effects of m
10、usic do not last long. C. The more you listen to music, the higher your test scores will be. D. Music, whether classical or rock, helps improve your test scores.16. A. The difference between classical music and rock music. B. Why classical music is popular with maths students. C. The effects of musi
11、c on the results of maths tests. D. How to improve your reasoning ability. Section CDirections; In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in die numbered blanks with the information you have
12、heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Why does Ron have to choose a science course?Because he has to fulfill his science requirement, otherwise he cannot 17 this year.Why does Ron turn to Margaret?Because she is a 18 student.What
13、course meets at the same time as the modern drama course? 19 What course will Ron probably take? 20 .Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer. Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.Why did Anne call Jack?To look for 21 .What was Annes requirement?A shared and furnishe
14、d flat 22 to school.How much could Anne spend on the rent?Under 23 a month.What else did Anne need? 24 .II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill
15、in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks,use one word that best fits each blank.(A)For most people, meat is a necessary part of any meal. But just ask yourself, would you still eat it if you knew that it had come from a cloned chicken or pig?The European Food Safety
16、 Authority has, so far, found no indication（25）_ food products, such as milk and meat, from cloned animals, are less safe than ones from normal animals. However, there are still economic and ethical (伦理的) concerns related to (26) _(eat) cloned animals.Thats (27) _ the European Union has launched a p
17、roposal to ban the sale and import of food from cloned animals.First of all, cloning is extremely costly. More importantly, cloning has a low success rate. It means that many cloned animals wont survive into adulthood, and some (28) _ die before they are even born. This causes unnecessary suffering
18、among animals and is opposed by animal rights supporters.While it would make it illegal to sell and import cloned animals, the proposal says that (29) _ sale and import of food from the offspring (后代) of clones would be allowed since they are not considered to be the direct products of cloning. But
19、they are required to be clearly labeled (30) _ _customers can choose whether they want them or not.The proposal (31) _ (put) to the European Parliament and member states, and it is not expected to come into force until 2016. (B)California has long attracted visitors seeking fortune, fame or both. Wa
20、y back in 1849, hundreds of thousands started digging (32) _ gold in the great Gold Rush of California, a historical event that (33) _ (capture) the American imagination.Nowadays, the state is the most diverse（多元化的）in the entire mainland US both in terms of the races of its people and the languages
21、that (34) _ speak. Thus, California is a true example of the “melting pot”, so often (35) _(associate) with the US.But why is it (36) _ all these different types of people choose to live and work in California? Youve probably heard of Silicon Valley. Located outside of San Francisco in northern Cali
22、fornia, it is home to many of the worlds most successful technology companies. (37) _ you ever send texts on an iPhone, e-mail with Yahoo, search on Google or edit pictures with Photoshop, then you have Silicon Valley to thank. But its not just electronic innovation that inspires people to move to C
23、alifornia. Another major draw is one of (38) _ (old) American dreams the chance (39) _ (become) a movie or TV star. People (40) _ visit California get a special rush from going to Mount Lee in Santa Monica and seeing the famous Hollywood sign, a lasting symbol of the American film and television ind
24、ustries.Section B Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. regularB. eventuallyC. inspiredD. valueE. substituteF. whollyG. botherH. estimatesI. involveJ. resistantK. replacingWhich cam
25、e first, the chicken or the egg? This question has remained unsolved for hundreds of years, yet soon it might not be a problem anymore the egg of the future may not 41 a chicken at all.But if not from a chicken, where will the egg come from? Apparently, a plant is one of the possibilities, as Hampto
26、n Creek, a food technology company in San Francisco, US, has found. They created a 42 for eggs, called Beyond Eggs, using a mixture of 11 plants, including sunflowers and a variety of beans. Unlike the image you might now have in your mind, Beyond Eggs look nothing like 43 eggs. They are sold as gra
27、y powder that you mix with water before cooking. But the final product tastes just like the real thing.But the question is, why 44 with “plant eggs”? Whats the problem with ordinary eggs?The truth is that 99 percent of our eggs come from industrial warehouses (养鸡场仓库) where chickens are crowded into
28、cages too small for them to even spread their wings. This cruelty is what 45 Hampton Creek to carry out the Beyond Eggs project in the first place.In addition, the cages where chickens are kept so close together are a hotbed for viruses. To help the chickens stay healthy, farmers feed them antibioti
29、cs (抗生素), which may cause dangerous bacteria to grow 46 to the drugs and 47 spread to humans through eggs and meat.In fact, 48 the egg is not a new idea, but Beyond Eggs seems to be the most successful attempt so far.Besides their great taste and eco-friendliness, Beyond Eggs provide the same nutrit
30、ional 49 as real eggs, and theyre even healthier since they dont contain cholesterol (胆固醇). The company also 50 that the cost of their products is around 19 percent less than real eggs, which makes them more affordable.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following pa
31、ssage 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. Have you ever gotten a sunburn? If you have, youve already learned the hard way about the suns ultraviolet (紫外线的), or UV light. It can burn your skin so bad that it turn
32、s it red or even makes it peel off. The 51 helps you remember to wear sunscreen the next time.Well, Earth has its own version of sunscreen, the ozone (臭氧) layer, which 52 us all from the vast majority of the UV light released by the sun. Without it, we wouldnt just get a sunburn. Life on Earth would
33、 go 53 due to the hugely damaging power of all those UV rays.The ozone layer 54 Earths stratosphere (同温层), a part of the atmosphere that 55 from about 10 kilometers up to nearly 50 kilometers above the ground. Despite its name, the ozone layer isnt just ozone gas. It contains relatively higher conce
34、ntrations of ozone than the lower atmosphere, but thats still a small amount 56 those of the main elements of the atmosphere. Even so, it 57 a lot of UV rays, preventing them from reaching the surface of Earth.However, people werent fully aware of its importance until 1985, when a huge hole in the l
35、ayer was found over Antarctica.The 58 quickly pointed to a kind of chemical called chlorofluorocarbon, or CFC, which was widely used in refrigerators, air conditioners and hairsprays. CFCs are able to rise up to the stratosphere and cause reactions that destroy ozone. With a 59 ozone layer, people o
36、n Earth are more likely to develop skin cancer, cataracts (白内障) and other health problems due to too much UV light 60 .As a result of this discovery, an international treaty (条约) called the Montreal Protocol was signed in 1987 to 61 the manufacture of CFC products so that the ozone layer could slowl
37、y recover and return to its natural state by 2050. 62 , at a time when it seemed that everything was going back to 63 , earlier this month scientists detected four new man-made gases in Greenland and Australia that could causes new risks to the ozone layer.Scientists havent identified the 64 of the
38、gases, but “this highlights that ozone loss is not yet yesterdays story,” said Professor Piers Forster from the University of Leeds, UK, to BBC. Scientists believe that there are more such gases out there, and they still have much work to do to “ 65 the holes”.51. A. harmB. lossC. painD. factor52. A
39、. survivesB. shadesC. preventsD. covers53. A. extinctB. helplessC. meaninglessD. wrong54. A. links toB. lies in C. looks toD. consists of55. A. receivesB. locatesC. extendsD. varies56. A. belonged toB. turned toC. taken toD. compared to57. A. absorbsB. captures来源:学科网ZXXKC. figuresD. imposes58. A. re
40、sultB. evidenceC. traceD. movement59. A. furtherB. clearerC. thinnerD. broader60. A. returnB. exposureC. companionD. approach61. A. banB. oppressC. motivateD. recycle62. A. ThereforeB. FurthermoreC. OtherwiseD. However63. A. minorB. bitterC. concreteD. normal64. A. sourceB. guidanceC. conditionD. de
41、stination65. A. fastenB. heightenC. tightenD. strengthenSection B Directions: Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B,C or D. Choose the one that suits best according to the information g
42、iven in the passage you have just read.(A)Here is some must-know information from a handbook on how people behave in doing business in some countries.In BrazilBrazilians are warm and friendly. They often stand close when talking and it is common for them to touch the person on the shoulder. People o
43、ften greet each other (particularly women) with light cheek kisses. Schedules tend to be flexible, with business meetings sometimes starting later than planned. But to be safe, be on time. Meals can stretch for hourstheres no such thing as rushing a meal in Brazil. Lunches also can start in the mid
44、to late afternoon. Brazilians are social, preferring face-to-face communication over mails or phone calls.In SingaporeSingaporeans shake hands when they meet and often also greet each other with a small, polite bow. Business cards should be offered and received with two hands. Arriving late is consi
45、dered disrespectful. So be on time. Efficiency(效率) is the goal, so meetings and dealings often are fast-paced. Singaporeans are direct in their discussions, even when the subject is about money. Rank is important and authority is respected. This determines both people interact in meetings. For examp
46、le, people avoid disagreeing outright with someone with a higher rank.In the United Arab EmiratesIn the UAE, status is important, so the most senior or oldest should be greeted first with their titles. The handshake seems to be longer than elsewhere. So, do not pull away the handshake. Women should
47、cover themselves when it comes to dress. Men also tend to be covered from neck to elbows(肘部) and down to the knees. People do not avoid entertaining in their homes, but they also hold business meals at restaurants. Touching or passing food or eating with your left hand is to be avoided. When meeting
48、s are one-to-one, if your host offers you coffee, you should refuse. It might seem odd, but it is a cultural tradition. Coffee should only be accepted if it is always set out or presented.In SwitzerlandThe Swiss tend to be formal and address each other by last name. They also are respectful of priva
49、te lives. You should be careful not to ask about personal topics. Punctuality (守时) is vital, something that comes from a deep respect for others time. Arrive at any meeting or event a few minutes early to be safe. They also have clear structure in their companies. Higher-ups make the final decisions
50、, even if others might disagree. Neat, clean dress is expected. The Swiss follow formal table manners. They also keep their hands visible at the table and their elbows off the table. It is polite to finish the food on your plate.66. The passage is mainly about _. A. communication types B. the workpl
51、ace atmosphere C. customs and social manners D. living conditions and standards67. Why do Singaporeans avoid arguing with their boss? A. They put efficiency in the first place. B. They dislike face-to-face communication. C. They want to finish meetings as quickly as possible. D. They are supposed to
52、 obey the person of a higher rank.68. In the UAE, when should you refuse the coffee if it is offered? A. When greeting seniors. B. When meeting the host alone. C. When attending a presentation. D. When dining with business partners.69. In which country do people care about where to put their hands a
53、t the dinner table? A. In Brazil. B. In Singapore. C. In the United Arab Emirate. D. In Switzerland. (B)Scholarship Application Tips in 2015 for college students Before you apply1. Work hard to get good grades. Dont sweat about one bad grade, but always strive to do your best.2. Get involved, and st
54、ay involved, in out-of-class activities. Sports, clubs, drama, bands and orchestras these often count toward a students overall scholarship application evaluation. The same goes for paid (or unpaid) work experience.3. Begin your scholarship research early by your sophomore (大学二年级) or junior year of
55、high school, if possible. Make special note of application deadlines, as they can vary from late summer to late spring.4. Apply for as many scholarships as you are eligible (符合条件的) for several smaller scholarships can add up to a lot of money. During the application process1. Read the supplementary
56、materials that come with scholarship application forms to better understand the programs focus (community service, subject interest). Try to answer the questions with the focus area in mind.2. Answer questions as they are asked. Dont go off topic.3. If there is a financial section to the application
57、, make sure you get accurate and complete information from all appropriate sources to ensure your eligibility.4. Take your time. Write down everything you can think of for each question, then set the application aside for a day so you can look everything over again before you send it off.5. Dont wai
58、t until the last minute to complete your application, especially if you are applying online. Computer systems can get blocked with the large volume of applicants hoping to submit (上交) their qualifications during the last few days and hours before a deadline.6. If a third party has to complete part o
59、f your application, such as providing a letter of recommendation, make sure you ask them early on and remind them as often as necessary to ensure they provide you with the necessary materials.7. Last but not least, review your application with your parents to make sure you havent left out any import
60、ant details.Good luck to the students applying for the 2013 scholarship programs!70. Before you apply for a scholarship, its best to _.A. pay more attention to grades than to out-of-class activitiesB. focus on only one scholarship applicationC. get as much work experience as possibleD. begin your pr
61、eparation as early as possible71. The underlined phrase “sweat about” most probably means _. A. worry about B. feel regret over C. think of D. be crazy about72. When you are answering questions on the application form, you should _.A. focus on the subject you are interested inB. answer to the pointC
62、. list your advantagesD. prove your abilities73. The author suggests that applicants should _.A. submit the application in the few daysB. double-check their application with their parentsC. complete and submit the application in one dayD. avoid submitting the application online(C)Recently, a case of
63、 lifeboat ethics (伦理) occurred. On Aug. 4, Graham and Sheryl Anley, while boating off the coast of South Africa, hit a rock. As the boat threatened to sink, the husband got off, but his wife was trapped in the boat. Instead of freeing his wife and getting her to shore, Graham grabbed Rosie, their pe
64、t dog. With Rosie safe and sound, Graham returned for Sheryl. All are doing fine. Its a great story, but it doesnt strike me as especially newsworthy. News is supposed to be about something fairly unique, and recent research suggests that, in the right circumstances, lots of people also would have g
65、rabbed their Rosie first. We have strange relationships with our pets. We look after our pets with great love and better health care than billions of people receive. We speak to pets with the same high-pitched voices that we use for babies. As an extreme example of our feelings about pets, the Nazis
66、 had strict laws that guaranteed the kind treatment of the pets of Jews being shipped to death camps. A recent paper by George Regents University demonstrates this human involvement with pets to an astonishing extent. Participants in the study were told a situation in which a bus is out of control,
67、bearing down on a dog and a human. Which do you save? With responses from more than 500 people, the answer was that it depended: What kind of human and what kind of dog? Everyone would save a brother, grandparent or close friend rather than a strange dog. But when people considered their own dog VS
68、people less connected with thema distant cousin or a hometown strangervotes in favor of saving the dog came rolling in. And an astonishing 40% of respondents, including 46% of women, voted to save their dog over a foreign tourist. What does a finding like this mean? First, that your odds arent so go
69、od if you find yourself in another country with a bus bearing down on you and a cute dog. But it also points to something deeper: our unprecedented (史无前例的) attitude toward animals, which got its start with the birth of kind-hearted societies in the 19th century. We prison people who abuse animals, p
70、ut ourselves in harms way in boats between whales and whalers and show sympathy to Bambi and his mother. We can extend sympathy to an animal and feel its pain like no other species. But lets not be too proud of ourselves. As this study and too much of our history show, were pretty selective about ho
71、w we extend our kindness to other human beings. 74. What is the function of the first paragraph? A. To create a relaxing mood for readers. B. To present the theme of this essay straightly. C. To lead in the main topic of this essay. D. To raise problems that will be solved later. 75. The author ment
72、ions Nazi laws in the third paragraph _. A. to show how cruel the Nazis were to the Jews B. as an example to persuade people not to love pets C. to illustrate the strange relationship between human and pets D. as an example to display the kindness of the Nazis 76. Which of the following is true acco
73、rding to the article? A. The story of the Anleys and their dog was too unique to be newsworthy. B. Most people surveyed choose to save their own dog rather than a human. C. It was in the 19th century that human beings started to love their pets. D. Human beings are more and more concerned with anima
74、ls nowadays.77. What does the author mainly argue for? A. Pets are of great significance to us human beings. B. We should rethink about our attitude towards animals and mankind. C. It is kind of human beings to extend kindness to animals. D. We should be selective when showing attitude toward other
75、human beings.Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.Do you melt at the creaminess of full-fat yogurt? Well, chances are youve been told to resist the temptation if youre on a diet. The reason behind this seem
76、s pretty straightforward: The extra calories packed into the fat are bad for our waistlines.But what if dairy fat isnt the dietary evil we believe it is? In fact, two recent studies have concluded that the consumption of whole-fat dairy is linked to reduced body fat.In one paper, published by Swedis
77、h researchers in Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care, middle-aged men who consumed high-fat milk, butter and cream were significantly less likely to become too fat over a period of 12 years compared with men who never or rarely ate high-fat dairy.The second study, published in the European J
78、ournal of Nutrition, is an analysis of 16 other studies. There has been an assumption that high-fat dairy foods contribute to overweight, but the reviewers concluded that the evidence does not support this assumption. In fact, the reviewers found that in most of the studies, high-fat dairy was assoc
79、iated with a lower risk of overweight.Its not clear what might explain this phenomenon. Some researchers point to the satiety (饱腹感) factor. The higher levels of fat in whole milk products may make us feel fuller, faster. And as a result, the thinking goes, we may end up eating less.Or the explanatio
80、n could be more complex. “There may be bioactive substances in the milk fat that may be altering our metabolism (新陈代谢) in a way that helps us use the fat and burn it for energy, rather than storing it in our bodies,” says Greg Miller, executive vice president of Americas National Dairy Council.Whate
81、ver the mechanism, this association between higher dairy fat and lower body weight appears to hold up in children, too. And in addition to the body weight association, whole milk contains beneficial omega3 fatty acids.However, some people should still avoid consuming too much whole-milk dairy produc
82、ts. These products are relatively high in saturated fat (饱和脂肪), and eating too much saturated fat can increase the risk of heart disease. So many experts agree that adults with high cholesterol (胆固醇) should continue to limit dairy fat.78. Why are dieters told to stay away from full-fat dairy product
83、s? _.79. Both studies came to the same conclusion that _.80. Besides the satiety factor, what might help explain the new findings? _.81. Experts still agree that full-fat dairy products may not be good for those who _.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TWELVE WORD
84、S.)第卷.Translation（22分）Directions: Translate the following sentences into English. You are required to use the word given in the bracket for each respective sentence.1. 18岁意味着你要对自己的言行负责了。(mean)2. 她显出一副高兴的样子，好像什么事也没发生过。(mood)3. 运动能增强我的体质，也能让我释放学习压力。(Not only)4. 我们应该养成看报的习惯，因为读报有助于我们及时了解发生在国内外的各种事件。(in
85、form)5. 如果我们把英语学习看成是了解文化的一种方式，而不是一门考试学科，我们也许就会体会到其中的学习乐趣。(regard) .Guided writing（25分）Directions: Write an English composition in 120150 words. The composition must be based on the information given below.学校图书馆需要购置一批新书， 现向学生征求意见。假如你是李越，你认为学校图书馆最需要购置科普类图书（popular science books）和文学类图书（literary books）。
86、请你用Li Yue为名字给图书馆王老师写一封120150词的信，推荐这两类书，并分别说明推荐理由。英语答题卷I. Listening comprehension (30)1-5 _ 6-10 _ 11-13 _ 14-16 _17. _ 18. _ 19. _ 20. _21. _ 22. _23._ 24. _ II. Grammar (16) 每题1分(A) 25._ 26._. 27._28._.29._.30._. 31._(B) 32._ 33._ 34._ 35._ 36._ 37._ 38._ 39._ 40._III. Vocabulary (10) 每题1分41._42. _
87、43. _ 44._45._ 46._ 47. _ 48. _ 49. _ 50. _IV. Reading (15+32)5155._ 5660. _ 6165. _来源:学_科_网(A) 6669._ (B) 7073._ (C) 7477 ._ 77._78._79._80._Translation (22) 1 _2 _3 _4 _5 _writing（25分）听力部分文字稿及答案Section ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the en
88、d 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 best answer to the question you have
89、heard.1. W: John, have you ordered yet?M; No, I am just looking at the menu. Are you hungry? Q: Where does the conversation probably take place? (A)2. W; Very nice skirts. How much are they?M; Ten dollars each and one dollar off if you buy two. They are on sale. Q: How much is it for two skirts? (B)
90、3. M; You should have come here twenty minutes ago. W; Im sorry, but the heavy traffic delayed me.Q: Why was the man late? (D)4. W; That pair of shoes looks really nice. Im sure our daughter will like them. M: Could we buy them next time, dear? We dont have enough money with us. Q: What are they tal
91、king about? (B)5. W: Mark didnt win that science award after all.M; Can you believe it? I thought for sure that he would. Q: Why is the man surprised? (B)6. W: This is the third time youve been late this week. You have to do better than that, or I might let you go. M; It wont happen again. Q: How do
92、es the woman feel? (B)7. W; Do you think you could fix the television for me today? M; Sorry, Ive got my hands full as it is.Q: Why cant the man fix the television? (A)8. M: Did you enjoy the concert last night?W: Yes, very much. It was really a different one. But I was 45 minutes late. When I got t
93、o the theatre, it was already 8:40. Q; When did the concert begin? (A)9. W; Excuse me, Im looking for Mr. Town.M: Oh, he is not on this floor. He is on the fourth floor. Go down the stairs and turn left. Q: Which floor is the man on? (B) 10. W: Weve reserved a single room for you.M; Thank you. I thi
94、nk 1 must check in now. Q: Where is the man? (A)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 question, read the four pos
95、sible 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.People usually regard the presence of even a single volcano in their particular geographical region as a cause of great concern. But the
96、 inhabitants of the island of Lanzarote live in the shadows of over two hundred volcanoes, most of which now lie sleeping. Lanzarote, one of the Canary Islands belonging to Spain, is located about eighty miles off the western coast of Morocco.The inhabitants of Lanzarote are known for their courage
97、and adaptability. Their island is a dry treeless land. But its agricultural output is impressive. Because there is very little rain, fanners use vulcanic cinder to capture and retain wetness in the earth. They even dare to plant crops in the desert iand that is a condition of their daily existence.
98、An unusual land, Lanzarote proves mans ability to overcome the obstacles in his natural environment.11. What is NOT right about the description of Lanzarote? (A)12. Which of the following statements demonstrates the adaptability of the inhabitants of Lanzarote? (A)13. What does the passage mainly ta
99、lk about? (B) Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.Do you have a tough maths test coming up? Then listen to some classical piano music just before the test. You might end up with a higher score. Researchers at a university in California conducted an experiment. They asked a gro
100、up of college students to listen to some piano music by a famous 18th century composer before taking a maths test. They were surprised to find that the students scores jumped from 8 to 9 points. The music seems to excite nerve activities in the brain, similar to the activity that occurs when a perso
101、n is figuring out a maths problem. However, the scientists warn that before you get too excited about applying this method to your maths test, you should remember that brain exciting effects last only 10 or 15 minutes. Would rock music work as well as the piano music do? No, the scientists say. In f
102、act, the less complex music might even interfere with the brains reasoning ability.14. Why can classical music play a positive role in problem solving? (A)15. What is one of the findings of the research? (B)16. What is this passage mainly about? (C) Section CDirections; In Section C, you will hear t
103、wo longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.M: Margaret, I co
104、uld use your advice.W: What is that about, Ron?M; Well, Ive put off doing my science requirement for three years.W; And if you want to graduate this year, youve got to take a science course.M; All right. I figured, since you are a medical student, you know about the various courses.W; Well, I have t
105、o take biology, chemistry, maths and physics. What you need is a good introductory course for non-science majors. M; Yes. And Im really weak in maths. I did poorly in it in high school. W; Then youd better avoid chemistry and physics. How about biology? M; The problem is the lab. I cant stand the sm
106、ell there. W; Well, that is a problem. What about astronomy? Everyone says that Dr. Kooky is great. Ill take that course myself if I have the time. M; Thats what I thought I would take, but it meets at the same time as my modern drama course. W; Geology is pretty interesting and cutting rocks should
107、nt bother you. M; Thats a good idea. It even fits in with my hobby of mountain climbing. Thanks a lot. (17. graduate 18. medical 19. Astronomy 20. Geology) Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation. M: Hello.W: Hello, Jack. This is Anne.M: Oh, hi, Anne. How have you been? And how
108、is your new flat working out? W: Well, thats what Im calling about. You see, Ive decided to look for a new place. M: So what kind of place are you looking for?W; Well, Id like to share a flat with one or two roommates within walking distance to school. M; OK. How much do you want to spend on the ren
109、t?W; Oh, somewhere under 200 dollars a month. And Id prefer to rent a furnished flat. M; Um, and anything else? W: Yeah, I need a parking space. M: Well, I know there is a flat company around the corner. That seems to have a few for rent. Ill drop by there on my way to class today. W; Hey, thanks a
110、lot. M: No problem. (21. a new place 22. within walking distance 23. 200 dollars 24. A parking space)来源:Z&xx&k.Com测试参考答案及评分标准II. Grammar and VocabularySection A(A) 25. that 26. eating 27. why 28. may 29. the 30. so that 31. will be put (B) 32. for 33. captured 34. they 35. associated 36. that 37. If
111、 38. the oldest 39. to become 40. whoSection B4145 I E A G C 4650 J B K D HIII. Reading ComprehensionSection A5155 CBABC 5660 DABCB 6165 ADDAC Section B6669 CDBD 7073 DABB 7477 CCDBSection C78. Because its believed the extra calories packed into the fat cause obesity/overweight. 79. whole-fat/full-f
112、at dairy helps reduce body fat.80. Bioactive substances in the milk fat that help us use the fat. 81. have high cholesterol第 II 卷Translation1. Being 18 means taking responsibility for your words and actions. Being 18 means that you should be responsible for what you have said and done.2. She appeare
113、d to be in good mood, (and acted/looked) as if nothing had happened. She seems to be in a good mood as if nothing has happened.3. Not only can sports/(taking)exercising build up my body (health)/ strengthen/improve my fitness but also help me to release my study pressure/ help me relax from the pres
114、sure/stress of study.4. We should cultivate/develop/ form the habit of reading newspapers, because it helps us (to be) informed of various/ all kinds of events happening both at home and abroad in time.5. If we regard English learning as a means/way of understanding/ knowing / being aware of a cultu
115、re but not a course / subject to be tested on/an examination subject/course, (then) we may experience/ understand the learning fun in it.书面表达： One possible student version: Dear Mr. Wang,Knowing that our library is going to buy books, Id like to give some suggestions.What we need most are popular sc
116、ience books. Usually popular science books explain basic principles of nature in a simple and interesting way. They help us understand science subjects better and arouse our curiosity about scientific discoveries.In addition to reading for knowledge, we read for fun and inspiration. That is why I re
117、commend another category of books：literary books. Classic works, written by masters, present great thoughts through fascinating stories and language. They not only offer us joy and excitement, but also encourage us to think critically.来源:Zxxk.ComIll be glad if you can consider my recommendation.Yours sincerely, Li Yue
