1、20122013学年度下学期期末考试高一英语试题【新课标】（满分100分，100分钟）I.Listening Comprehension (24%)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 o
2、nly 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. In a post office.B. On a farm.C. At a clinic.D. At a restaurant.2. A. Thursday 9 am.-5 pm.B. Saturday 9 am.-5
3、pm.C. Sunday 10 am.-5 pm.D. Monday 10 am.-6 pm.3. A. He needs to sleep for three or four hours.B. He wants to buy a set of coffee cups.C. He needs more coffee to stay awake.D. He has been wide awake for some time.4. A. In the office.B. In the suburb.C. In the city centre.D. In a flat.5. A. They are
4、shopping.B. They are driving. C. They are walking.D. They are hunting.6. A. Go to the party.B. Go for a ride. C. Prepare for her interview.D. Change her clothes.7. A. She doesnt have an email address.B. Her computer is infected with virus.C. She doesnt know how to use a computer.D. She needs to chec
5、k her email. 8. A. The air pollution is caused by the development of industry.B. The city is poor because there isnt much industry.C. The woman doesnt want to live in the city any more.D. There are no factories where the speakers live.9. A. Boring.B. Demanding.C. Challenging.D. Exhausting.10. A. She
6、 called the man but the line was busy.B. She didnt come back until midnight.C. She had been planning for the trip.D. She visited her friends all night.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
7、 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 following passage. 11. A. He failed his diving test
8、 three times.B. He is uncertain about the coming test.C. He cant remember the traffic rules.D. He broke the traffic rules during the day.12. A. Surprised.B. Disappointed.C. Confident.D. Upset.13. A. He broke a lot of traffic rules.B. He hadnt practiced long enough.C. He drove the wrong way.D. Someth
9、ing unexpected happened. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. 14. A. More than one million.B. More than two million.C. Less than one million.D. Half the population.15. A. They prefer to spend their holidays in Australia. B. Most of them do physical exercise regularly.C. Shoppi
10、ng is one of their favourite recreations.D. They stay at home watching TV most of the time. 16. A. A typical Briton is most likely to get up late in the morning.B. The life of Britons hasnt changed much over the past decades.C. Britons spend more money on their holidays compared to the past.D. Briti
11、sh people are quite famous for their unique sense of humor.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 the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write you
12、r answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Telephone InformationName: _(17)_ English Language Center.Application deadlines: the end of _(18)_ Tuition: _(19)_ dollarsWays to apply: Mail back the application form Fill out the application form _(20)_Comp
13、lete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.What does the man ask the woman to do for him?Taking care of his dog during _(21)_.What does the dog like to do at 3:00 p.m.?He likes to watch _(22)_ on Channel 4.Why does the man ask the woman
14、 to scratch the dog every day?Because otherwise he would _(23)_.What is required during the dogs nap time?Some _(24)_.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.Grammar and Vocabulary (26%)Section ADirections: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices mark
15、ed A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.25. The art show was being a failure; it was a great success.A. far fromB. along withC. next toD. regardless of26. I am so sorry to have come late for the meeting.-Its not your fault. With rush-hour traffic and heavy rain, it i
16、s no wonder you were late.A. a; aB. the; theC. /; /D. /; a27. The CDs are on sale! Buy one and you get completely free.A. otherB. othersC. oneD. ones28. My parents in Hong Kong. They were born there and have never lived anywhere else.A. liveB. livedC. were livingD. will live29. I send you 100 dollar
17、s today, the rest in a year.A. followsB. followedC. to followD. being followed30. With April 18s railway speedup, highway and air transport will have competed with service for passengers.A. goodB. betterC. bestD. the best31. When he the door, he found his keys were nowhere.A. would openB. openedC. h
18、ad openedD. was to open32. The wet weather will continue tomorrow, when a cold front to arrive.A. is expectedB. is expectingC. expectsD. will be expected33. I like getting up very early in summer. The morning air is so good .A. to be breathedB. to breatheC. breathingD. being breathed34. Distinguishe
19、d guests and friends, welcome to our school. the ceremony of the 50th Anniversary this morning are our alumni（校友） from home and abroad.A. AttendB. To attendC. AttendingD. Having attended35. He was busy writing a story, only once in a while to smoke a cigarette.A. to stopB. stoppingC. to have stopped
20、D. having stopped36. Who should be responsible for the accident?-The boss, not the workers. They just carried out the order .A. as toldB. as are toldC. as tellingD. as they told37. you have seen both fighters, will win?A. Since; do you think whoB. As; who you thinkC. When; whoeverD. Since; who do yo
21、u think38. Its thirty years since we last met.-But I still remember the story, believe it or not, we got lost on a rainy night.A. whichB. thatC. whatD. when39. Students are always interested in finding out they can go with a new teacher.A. how soonB. how oftenC. how longD. how far40. The place the b
22、ridge is supposed to be built should be the cross river traffic is the heaviest.A. which; whereB. at which; whichC. at which; whereD. which; in which41. I wonder how much you charge for your services.-The first two are free the third costs $30.A. whileB. untilC. whenD. beforeSection BDirections: Com
23、plete 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. focus B. examining C. expressive D. communication E. significantlyAB. neglect AC. distinguishing AD. reliably AE. recognition BC. consideratePeople from East
24、Asia tend to have more difficulty than those from Europe in 42 facial expressions and a new report published online in Current Biology explains why.Rachael Jack, University of Glasgow researcher, said that rather than scanning evenly (均匀地) across a face as Westerners do, Easterners 43 their attentio
25、n on the eyes.“We show that Easterners and Westerners look at different face features to read facial expressions,” Jack said. “Westerners look at the eyes and the mouth in equal measure, whereas Easterners favor the eyes and 44 the mouth.”According to Jack and her colleagues, the discovery shows tha
26、t human 45 of emotion is more complex than previously believed. As a result, facial expressions that had been considered universally recognizable cannot be used to 46 convey emotion in a cross-cultural situation.The researchers studied cultural differences in the 47 of facial expressions by recordin
27、g the eye movements of 13 Western people and 13 East Asian people while they observed pictures of 48 faces and put them into categories: happy, sad, surprised, fearful, disgusted, angry, or neutral (中立的). They compared how accurately participants read those facial expressions using their particular
28、eye movement strategies.It turned out that Easterners focused much greater attention on the eyes and made 49 more errors than did Westerners. “The cultural difference in eye movements that they show is probably a reflection of cultural difference in facial expressions,” Jack said. “Our data suggest
29、that whereas Westerners use the whole face to convey emotion, Easterners use the eyes more and mouth less.”In short, the data show that facial expressions are not universal signals of human emotion. From here on, 50 how cultural factors have differed in these basic social skills will help our unders
30、tanding of human emotion. Otherwise, when it comes to communicating emotions across cultures, Easterners and Westerners will find themselves lost in translation.Reading Comprehension (35%)Section ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and
31、D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Do you think that a universal language will emerge within the next century? English is 51 the lingua franca in many parts of the world, and is the best language currently to know 52 business and science, 53 I dont think English
32、 will 54 become a universal language. I think that if a language becomes the world language, it should be an artificial one. 55 , it might seem to many as an effort to 56 a certain cultural group. The 57 with a universal language is how to 58 it, and how to get the governments of the world to agree
33、59 its implementation.If this were to happen, the international language would be the 60 second language of all countries, and legally it would still play second fiddle to the current language of that country. It could allow different tribes in Africa to communicate, or 61 communication between smal
34、l villages in India that each speaks different languages. Not to 62 it would mean that one would only have to learn two languages no matter 63 in the world he travels.What 64 specificswhat writing 65 should it use? Where should its words come from? Should the language be highly inflected or very ana
35、lytical? And furthermore, how will the language be established?51. A. preciouslyB. uncertainlyC. indefinitelyD. currently52. A. forB. underC. overD. in53. A. soB. moreoverC. butD. therefore54. A. evenB. hardlyC. stillD. ever55. A. OtherwiseB. MeanwhileC. NeverthelessD. So56. A. promoteB. exceedC. co
36、nductD. predict57. A. problemB. impactC. benefitD. result58. A. setB. buildC. rankD. publish59. A. forB. aboutC. inD. on60. A. normalB. officialC. legallyD. suddenly61. A. causeB. enableC. makeD. persuade62. A. tellB. mentionC. sayD. speak63. A. howB. whatC. whereD. whether64. A. aboutB. forC. ifD.
37、kind of65. A. organizationB. changeC. managementD. systemSection BDirections: Read the following four 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 informa
38、tion given in the passage you have just read. (A)Below is adapted from an English dictionary. Use the dictionary to answer the following questions.figure / fg / noun, verb noun 1 a number representing a particular amount, especially one given in official information: the trade /sales figures2 a symb
39、ol rather than a word representing one of the numbers between 0 and 9: a six-figure salary 3 (informal) the area of mathematics that deals with adding, multiplying, etc. numbers 4 a person of the type mentioned: Gandhi was both a political and a religious figure in Indian history. 5 the shape of a p
40、erson seen from a distance or not clearly 6 a person or an animal as shown in art or a story: a wall with five carved figures in it 7 the human shape, considered from the point of view of being attractively thin: doing exercise to improve ones figure 8 a pattern or series of movements performed on i
41、ce: figure-skating be/become a figure of fun: be/become sb. that others laugh at cut afigure: (of a person) to have a particular appearance He cut a striking figure in his dinner jacket. put a figure on sth.: to say the exact price or number of sth.a fine figure of man / woman: a tall, strong-lookin
42、g and well-shaped person figure of speech: a word or phrase used in a different way from its usual meanings in order to create a particular mental image or effect figurehead: someone who is the head or chief in name only (with no real power or authority) verb 1 to think or decide that sth. will happ
43、en or is true: I figured that if I took the night train, I could be in Scotland by morning. 2 to be part of a process, situation, etc. especially an important part: My opinion of the matter didnt seem to figure at all. 3 to calculate an amount or the cost of sth.: We figured that attendance at 150,0
44、00. 1 figure in: to include (in a sum): Have you figured in the cost of hotel? 2 figure on: to plan on; to expect sth. to happen: I havent figured on his getting home too late. 3 figure out: to work out; understand by thinking: Have you figured out how much the trip will cost? It/That figures! (info
45、rmal): That seems reasonable, logical and what I expect.66. She was coming late again for the work. _! Thats typical of her. You just cant do anything to stop her doing that.A. It figures her outB. It figuresC. It cuts a poor figureD. She is a figure of fun67. The phrase “watch my figure” in the sen
46、tence “Dont tempt me with chocolate; I am watching my figure.” means “_”.A. add the numbersB. have sports C. try not to get fatD. watch games68. Which underlined word in the following sentences is used as figure of speech?A. John is fond of animals and raises a rabbit as a pet.B. In some countries,
47、bamboo can be used to build houses.C. We all regard Mr. Smith as an important figure in our company.D. I didnt really mean my partner was a snake.(B)It takes two to duet (二重唱), and one question for scientists is how these coordinated (协调的) performances arise in birds. Are they the result of cooperat
48、ion, a way in which one pair signals to others that theyve got it together? Or are they the result of conflict, evolving to avoid one partners song interfering with the others?A study of duetting in Peruvian warbling antbirds(蚁鸟) suggests that it might be a little of both, and that context is everyt
49、hing. Joseph A. Tobias and Nathalie Seddon of the University of Oxford show in Current Biology that sexual conflict can cause the female of a pair that normally cooperates to “jam” the males song by singing over it.The researchers exposed antbird pairs to recorded songs of other antbirds and monitor
50、ed the songs the pairs produced. In one experiment, they played the songs of an intruding pair. In this case, the resident pair “both are likely to lose their territory, so both should cooperate,” Dr. Tobias said. And they do. They produce a coordinated duet that in effect tells the intruders to kee
51、p away.But when the researchers played the song of a single female, the pair behaved differently. “Youd expect the resident female to be highly motivated to defend her position in the partnership,” Dr. Tobias said. And thats what occurs. The male sings its heart out, flirting(调情) with the single fem
52、ale, and the female of the pair does its best to interfere with the song by singing over it, apparently to make her mate less attractive to the other female.“Its clear that the male doesnt like what shes doing,” Dr. Tobias said. The behavior “breaks up what is otherwise a very cooperative situation
53、into a more complicated signal,” he added.Its the first evidence of this kind of signal jamming among pairs, Dr. Tobias said.And in that it leads the male to alter its song to avoid the females interfering notes, it shows that this kind of conflict could, over a long period, drive the evolution of c
54、oordinated song.69. What is the key factor of antbirds duet?A. Their cooperation.B. Their conflict.C. The context.D. Their instinct.70. How did the researchers conduct the experiment?A. They put the antbird pairs back to nature and observe them.B. They played different recorded songs of other antbir
55、ds.C. They put an antbird to the others territory and observed.D. They played the songs of an intruding pair.71. Why did the female bird sing according to Paragraph 4?A. It wanted to show its singing talent to the partner.B. It aimed at keeping the partnership with the male.C. It wanted to frighten
56、the other females.D. It wanted to make her mate more attractive. 72. Which of the following is the topic of this passage?A. The special phenomenon about birds pairs.B. The conflict of bird pairs.C. The cooperation of bird pairs.D. The piece of music for bird pairs.(C)The composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mo
57、zarts remarkable musical talent was apparent even before most children can sing a simple nursery rhyme. Wolfgangs older sister Maria Anna (who the family called Nannerl) was learning the clavier, an early keyboard instrument, when her three-year-old brother took an interest in playing. As Nannerl la
58、ter recalled, Wolfgang “often spent much time at the clavier picking out thirds (三度音), which he was always striking, and his pleasure showed that it sounded good.” Their father Leopold, an assistant concertmaster at the Salzburg Court, recognized his childrens unique gifts and soon devoted himself t
59、o their musical education.Born in Salzburg, Austria, on January 27, 1756, Wolfgang had composed his first original work by age five. Leopold planned to take Nannerl and Wolfgang on tour to play before the European courts. Their first venture was to nearby Munich where the children played for Maximil
60、lian III Joseph, elector of Bavaria. Leopold soon set his sights on the capital of the Hapsburg Empire, Vienna. On their way to Vienna, the family stopped in Linz, where Wolfgang gave his first public concert. By this time, Wolfgang was not only a skilled harpsichord player, but he had also mastered
61、 the violin. The audience at Linz was amazed by the six-year-old, and word of his genius soon traveled to Vienna. In a much attended concert, the Mozart children appeared at the Schonbrunn Palace on October 13, 1762. They completely attracted the emperor and empress.Following this success, Leopold r
62、eceived a lot of invitations for the children to play, for a fee. Leopold seized the opportunity and booked as many concerts as possible at courts throughout Europe. A concert could last three hours, and the children played at least two per a day. Today, Leopold might be considered the worst kind of
63、 stage parent, but at the time, it was not uncommon for prodigies to make extensive concert tours. Even so, it was an exhausting schedule for a child who was just past the age of needing an afternoon nap.73. A good title for this passage would be _.A. Classical Music in the Eighteenth Century: An Ov
64、erview.B. Stage Parents: A Historical Point of View.C. Mozart: The Early Life of a Musical Genius.D. Mozart: The Short Career of a Musical Genius.74. What was the consequence of Wolfgangs first public appearance?A. He attracted the emperor and empress of Hapsburg.B. Word of Wolfgangs genius spread t
65、o the capital.C. Leopold set his sights on Vienna.D. Invitations for the miracle children to play poured in.75. Each of the following statements about Wolfgang Mozart is directly supported by the passage except _.A. Mozarts father made full use of his childrens talentB. Maria Anna was also talented
66、in musicC. Wolfgangs childhood was devoted to his musical careerD. Wolfgang preferred the violin to other instruments76. The word “prodigies” in the last paragraph probably means “_”.A. unusually talented peopleB. strict parentsC. greatest composers D. generous people (D)Inaugural AddressJohn F. Ken
67、nedydelivered 20 January 1961We observe today not a victory of party, but a celebration of freedomsymbolizing an end, as well as a beginningsignifying renewal, as well as change. For I have sworn before you and Almighty God the same solemn oath our forebears prescribed nearly a century and three-qua
68、rters ago.The world is very different now, for man holds in his mortal hands the power to abolish all forms of human poverty and all forms of human life. And yet the same revolutionary beliefs for which our forebears fought are still at issue around the globethe belief that the rights of man come no
69、t from the generosity of the state, but from the hand of God.We dare not forget today that we are the heirs of that first revolution. Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americansborn in this century, tempered
70、 by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage, and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human rights to which this nation has always been committed, and to which we are committed today at home and around the world.Let every nation know, whether it
71、 wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, to assure the survival and the success of liberty.This much we pledgeand moreIn the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of defending f
72、reedom in its hour of maximum danger. I do not shrink from this responsibility - I welcome it. I do not believe that any of us would exchange places with any other people or any other generation. The energy, the faith, the devotion which we bring to this endeavor will light our country and all who s
73、erve it. And the glow from that fire can truly light the world.And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.My fellow citizens of the world, ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.Finally
74、, whether you are citizens of America or citizens of the world, ask of us here the same high standards of strength and sacrifice which we ask of you. With a good conscience our only sure reward, with history the final judge of our deeds, let us go forth to lead the land we love, asking His blessing
75、and His help, but knowing that here on earth Gods work must truly be our own.77. What should friends and foes know?A. That the United States is powerful.B. That a new generation of Americans are responsible for their government.C. That the United States is governed by liberals.D. That the rights of
76、man come from the hand of God.78. What is Kennedys promise to the world?A. To support liberty.B. To abolish all forms of human poverty.C. To visit each country at least once.D. To support any friend.79. What should citizens of the world ask of America?A. How America can help them.B. If America plans
77、 to invade their country.C. What they can do for freedom.D. What they can do for America.80. Which of the following statement is NOT true according to the passage?A. Human beings have the power to put an end to all forms of poverty.B. We should remember we are the first revolution.C. Our nation has
78、always been committed to human rights.D. We should assure the survival and the success of liberty.Section CDirections: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-AB for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need.A. Connect with Your AudienceB. Get Your
79、Facts StraightC. Choose a Good TopicD. Be Prepared for MishapsE. Ask Proper QuestionsAB. Learn some Useful Tips on Presentation 81.In order to present the best presentation and eliminate room for error, you need to keep in mind certain guidelines. Here are some of my ideas for presenting quality pre
80、sentation that demand genuine attention from your listeners. 82.Picking out a topic is the hard part, when it comes to choosing from a list of presentation subjects. It has to be interesting, impactful and unique; therefore it is crucial to choose something you care about rather than randomly select
81、ing one. Ask yourself if it covers anglesis it informative? Will it keep my listeners hooked? Will it create an air of boredom? Will I be able to get all my facts and research done? Is it appealing to me, but not to them? 83.Theres nothing more annoying than having someone blabber on about a topic h
82、e/she hasnt done extensive research on. It is obvious from the way they speak, how monotonous their tones sound and how robotic their movement and gestures are. So dont be that someone. Take the effort to learn as much as you can. Make it matter to you, and remember how it can impact your listeners,
83、 and enlighten them on things they didnt know about at all.84.No one is perfect, and there are bound to be mistakes or circumstances that you didnt count on and couldnt avoid. You could stutter with a word, mix up slides, or forget some important sheets of your presentation and so on. Straighten up.
84、 Crack a minor joke in your defense. In other words improvise and dont beat yourself up about it or else your presentation will end in disaster. Dont let it ruin the rest of it, and finish the presentation as planned, so that people think more of how well it ended.85.The best thing about presenting
85、a topic is eye contact. If you are able to say it by heart, and not by looking at a piece of paper, you will have mastered the most effective presentation technique. Memorize your lines, and points, and only glance at your notes occasionally if you think you may forget something. In the end, if you
86、think that you are well prepared to answer questions, then by all means invite them.IV.Translation (15%)Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.86.这部电影的故事情节是根据真人改编的。(base)87.直到那时我才意识到我干了一件蠢事。(Not until., aware)88.为了纪念那些勇敢的消防战士，一部电影即将开拍。(memor
87、y)89.所有高三学生在高考前必须接受一次体检。(require)90.乍一看，这块手表没有什么特别之处，但实际上它是一部手机。(there be)参考答案1-5. D A C B B6-10. C B A C C11-13. B C D14-16. A C B17. Pacific18. August19. 203020. online21. this(the) weekend22. soap opera 23. feel neglected24. soft classical music25-29. A B C A C30-34. B D A B C35-39. B A D B D40-4
88、1. C A42-50. AC A AB D AD AE C E B51-65. D A C D A56-60. A A A D B61-65. B B C A D66-68. B C D69-72. C B B D73-76.C B D A77-80. B A C B81-85. AB C B D A86.The story of the film is based on a real person.87.Not until then was I aware that I had done a silly thing.88.A film will be made/shot in memory
89、 of those brave firefighters.89.All the senior 3 students are required to have a physical examination/check-up before they take the entrance examination.90.At first sight, there is nothing special about the watch, but in fact it is a mobile phone.Tape ScriptI. Listening Comprehension Section ADirect
90、ions: 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 conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible a
91、nswers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. 1.W: Would you like to order now?M: Yes. Please show me the menu.Q: Where does the conversation probably take place?2.W: Excuse me, could you please tell me when the bank is open?M: Its open from 9 am. to 5
92、 pm. on weekdays, and 10 am. to 4 pm. on Saturdays.Q: When is the bank open?3.W: Would you like a cup of coffee to help you wake up?M: A cup of coffee? Ill need three or four.Q: What does the man mean?4.M: Have you decided where to live after you move to Shanghai?W: I would like to live in the subur
93、b to save on expenses but my husband wants a flat in the center of the city near his office.Q: Where does the woman prefer to live?5.W: Why are you slowing down? Whats the speed limit here?M: Didnt you see the sign just now? This is the school zone.Q: What are the two speakers probably doing?6.M: Hi
94、lls, are you going to Brians party tonight? Maybe I can give you a ride.W: Thanks, Tom. Id like to go for a change, but I have a job interview tomorrow morning.Q: What will the woman probably do tonight?7.M: Whats up? W: I guess there is a virus in my computer, I cant send out this e-mail. Q: What d
95、o we learn about the woman from the conversation?8.W: The air pollution in this city is getting worse and worse. The sky looks grey most of the timeM: You said it! Weve never had so many factories before.Q: What can we learn from the conversation?9.W: John, you always have a lot of work and always s
96、tay late. M: Thats true, but I enjoy the challenge. Q: How does the man feel about his job? 10.M: I thought you were going to call me last night about your plan for our trip to Sydney.W: Sorry, I should have, but Miranda and Jane stopped by and stayed until midnight. Q: What do we learn about the wo
97、man from the conversation?Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your
98、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. Tomorrow Im taking my driving test once again. Ive already failed it twice before, so Im really nervous. The first time I took the test, I was not surprised
99、that I failed because I hadnt studied the traffic rules at all. In fact, I broke quite a few traffic rules during the test. But I was really disappointed about the second test. That time I had studied all the rules and had practiced driving for ages. I was pretty sure there would be no problem. But
100、I stilled failed, because when I was driving along, a dog suddenly appeared in front of my car. I hit it before I could stop the car. What bad luck! I dont know what will happen to me tomorrow. (Now listen again)Questions:11. Why is the man nervous now?12. How did the man probably feel before the se
101、cond test?13. Why did the man fail the second test?Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. You probably have heard a lot about what a typical Briton is like: they are reserved; they spend “an average of six months of their lives” talking about the weather; they have a unique sens
102、e of humor. What are some other things that are typical of Britons? A recent study has provided a snapshot of the typical Briton.The study, conducted by an insurance giant, involved over one million people. According the study, an average Briton is most likely to have the surname Smith, get up at ar
103、ound 6:45 in the morning, live in a home called “the cottage” and spend the summer holiday in Spain.The study has shown that Ford Fiesta is the most common vehicle of a British family. Most often, Mr. or Mrs. Smith eat their lunch at their desks. Their recreation is more likely to include shopping t
104、han exercise; the vast majority of Britons do not go to the gym, cycle, jog or swim even once a week. While holidays to the Far East, the Caribbean or even Australia are more popular in the UK than a generation ago, Spain remains the favorite option. The findings suggest that there is little differe
105、nce between Britons today and in the 1970s and 80s. (Now listen again)Questions:14. How many people were involved in the study?15. Which of the following can be learned about Britons?16. What conclusion can we draw from the findings of the study? Section CDirections: In Section C, you will hear two
106、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: Hello, this is Pa
107、cific English Language Center. How may I help you? W: Yes. Im calling for a friend who is interested in your courses. What are your application deadlines for the next semester? M: Wel, l, we ask applicants to apply before the end of August. W: All right. What is the tuition? M: Its two thousand thir
108、ty dollars. W: And how does one apply? M: We can send you an application form and you can mail it back to us, or you can fill out our application form online at our website. W: Okay great. Thank you for help. M: No problem and please dont hesitate to call again if you have any other questions. W: Ok
109、ay. Goodbye.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.M: Hey, neighbor. Hows it going? W: Fine. How about you? M: Okay. Huh, by the way, my wife and I are going out of town this weekend, and I was wondering if you could take care of our dog Thomas.W: OK. But you have to tell me wh
110、at I should do.M: Just feed him a can of dog food a day, and make sure he has plenty of water in his dish. And then, take him for a walk around the block. W: Well, I can do that.M: Besides, he likes to watch the 3 oclock soap opera on Channel 4. . . and brush his teeth after you give him some doggie
111、 treats around 4:00. And, then brush his fur for about twenty minutes. Dont forget to scratch him around the ears. Otherwise, he feels neglected. W: What? M: And dont forget to put on some soft classical music during his nap time at 2:40 p.m. But dont let him out of the house because he might run away and chase the neighbors dog. W: Well, Im leaving. Youd better hire some professional help cause I wouldnt watch your dog even if you paid me a million dollars.
