命题及校对：王政
I. Listening Comprehension: （30’） Section A
Directions: 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 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 car shop. B. In a garage. C. At a gas station. D. In a parking lot. 2. A. Guest and receptionist. B. Passenger and air hostess.
C. Customer and shop assistant. D. Guest and waitress. 3. A. Writing his term paper. B. Having a coffee break.
C. Playing computer games. D. Attending an online school. 4. A. To the bank. B. To a book store. C. To a shoe store. D. To the grocery. 5. A. Touring around. B. Looking for a job.
C. Visiting a couple. D. Attending a meeting. 6. A. He's better. B. He's feeling worse. C. He's sick in bed. D. He has recovered. 7. A. He works as a gardener. B. He is too busy at work to play.
C. He prefers sports to gardening. D. He lives in the countryside. 8. A. Buy a road map. B. Drive to the beach.
C. Go back home. D. Ask the way. 9. A. The film was disappointing. B. The leading actor was outstanding.
C. The acting was worth seeing. D. The plot was attractive. 10. A. He is always late for work. B. He is having some financial problem.
C. He is not careful enough with his work. D. He loses his temper easily. Section B
Directions: 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 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. Her husband had got a higher position. B. Her husband had lost his job.
C. She wanted to have a cleaner house. D. She wanted to move to New York. 12. A. His watch went out of order. B. The buyers had to leave soon.
C. He began to work at 8 a.m. D. He wanted to give the speaker a surprise. 13. A. Because the husband told a joke. B. Because they were amazed at the house.
C. Because the woman looked funny. D. Because they saw something familiar. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. 14. A. 80 per cent. B. 73 per cent. C. 68 per cent. D. 19 per cent. 15. A. The drivers have little time to do many things. B. The drivers may risk people’s lives by doing this.
C. The drivers can’t concentrate on every thing they do. D. The drivers may break the traffic regulations.
16. A. Young people should not be allowed to multi-task.
B. Americans have no choice but multi-task to save time. C. people should do no more than drive while driving. D. People can only multi-task in their homes and offices.
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Section C
Directions: 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 your answers on your answer sheet.
Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. A telephone message Caller: Jake Green from (17) ____________ Office Supplies Subject: To fax the information about after-sales (18) ______________ at about (19) ___________ p.m. Telephone number: 560-1827 Fax number: (20) ___________________ Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation. What is Susan holding in her hand? (21) ____________. What does the man think of tobacco They are good at (22) ____________. companies? What do tobacco commercials for They focus on (23) ___________ themes as if women focus on? smoking is closely related to (24) ____________. Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
II. Grammar and Vocabulary (25’) Section A (16’)
Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A,B,C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence. 25. – Where is my blue shirt?
-- It’s in the washing machine. You have to wear _______ different one. A. any B. the C. a D. other 26. There is no greater love than ________ who devotes his whole life ________ mankind. A. that of a man; to benefiting B. that of a man’s; benefits C. a man; to benefiting D. a man’s love; in benefiting
27. Before starting the translation, read the English passage several times until you understand it and grasp ______
hidden meaning. A. any B. some C. a little D. much 28. Eat ______ cake you like and leave the others for ______ comes in late. A. any … who B. every … whoever C. whichever … whoever D. either … whoever 29. Little Tom is going to spend his summer holiday in Beijing, ________. A. there his grandparents live B. which live his grandparents C. which his grandparents live D. where live his grandparents
30. You are _____ careful than your brother. You two can’t do the work that needs care and skill. A. not more B. no more C. not less D. no less 31. In those days in the countryside we had no phones, so we had to keep in touch _____ writing often.
A. by B. of
C. on D. with
32. The night, she thought, promised to be too fine to be spent in a church and ______ a man talk of things that had nothing to do with her own problem. A. hearing B. heard C. to hear D. hear 33. When I arrived at the company, the manager ______, so we had only time for a few words.
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A. was just going away B. had gone away C. just went away D. has just gone away
34. To run a company, you have to spend more time _______ you’d like sitting in boring meetings, skimming over
long documents ________ you know there are errors but aren’t sure how serious.
A. that … which B. than … in which C. which … that D. than … which
35. Shortly after the exam he told us that he made a mistake, but then he corrected the situation _______ it got worse. A. until B. when C. before D. as
36. _______ Spielberg, I have no idea what his intentions were, but I would argue that no single movie can ever truly capture the experience. A. I am not B. I wasn’t C. Being not D. Not being
37. Such proverbs as ―Where there is will, there is a way‖ _____ certain to be passed on from generation to generation. A. is B. are C. was D. were
38. The students _______ to school yesterday as the local government announced that all the school classes were to be canceled due to the terrible typhoon. Thus they just stayed at home.
A. didn’t need to go B. needn’t have gone C. wouldn’t need to go D. haven’t got to go
39. The man we followed suddenly stopped and looked as if ______ whether he was going in the right direction. A. seeing B. having seen C. to have seen D. to see
40. The population growth ______ dramatically for the past few years because the latest living pattern of the youngster really alters their attitude to the old traditional concept of marriage. A. decreased B. is decreased C. had decreased D. has decreased Section B (9’)
Directions: Complete the passage by choosing the proper words in the box. There is one extra word you do not need. (F=A+B; G=A+C; H=A+D; I=A+E; J=B+C) A. carved B. constant C. hopes D. throughout E. terms F. awarded G. issuing H. as well as I. enabling J. tutorial The Affiliated High School of Peking University is __41__ the very first class ring in China to celebrate its 50th anniversary, China News Service reports.
During a celebration held on Wednesday in Beijing, the class ring, __42__ with each graduate's name, the year of graduation __43__ the school's logo and motto, was __44__ by former headmasters to representative graduates __45__ the school's 50-year history. Wang Zheng, current headmaster of the high school, hopes this western tradition could take root in China, __46__ every graduate to own their unique ring. The concept of class ring originated with the class of 1835 at the United States Military Academy at West Point, as a diploma and __47__ reminder of graduates' achievements and the history of their alma mater. A pioneer in areas other than class rings, the Affiliated High School of PKU dedicates itself to systematic innovations, introducing walkthroughs and __48__ systems, in __49__ of promoting student development. The school was founded in 1960. It was one of the only two high schools that enrolled foreign students in Beijing at that time.
III. Reading Comprehension (50’) Section A (15’)
Directions: 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.
The first sign of a problem while preparing for an exam is worry. Worry __50__ us of energy, focus and motivation. If we can eliminate worries, or __51__ control them, then we’re in a much better __52__ to do well on our tests. There are three ways I know to deal with worry.
The first is to delete the __53__. What causes your anxiety when you are studying? Too much __54__? Then move to a quieter place. Procrastination (拖延时间)？ Catch up with your studies a couple nights before. That way
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you can save the final night before the exam to review and get a good night of __55__. The second way to deal with worry is to displace thoughts. Suppose you __56__ at three in the morning and you’re worried about an exam. What do you do? How about getting up and __57__ for an hour? Doing something productive might allow you to sleep better when you __58__ do go back to bed. Another way to displace negative thoughts is to do something __59__ active. Walk out. Take a quick walk or a nice run. Another idea is to think positive thoughts. __60__, I might worry about the exam having surprise questions that I’m not prepared to answer. But I can shove (推掉) those thoughts aside by __61__ myself that I’ve taken many exams and I’ve handled surprise questions before. The third option is to treat the symptoms. Think of one final exam that causes you the most __62__. Now think of the __63__ thing that could happen. If you’ve prepared, then likely the worst grade you could get is a C. And, if you’ve been __64__ what we’ve been talking about, then you’ll very likely do no worse than a B. How bad is that really? 50. A．supplies B．robs C．relieves D．entitles 51. A．at least B．after all C．at last D．above all 52. A．station B．situation C．occasion D．position 53. A．effects B．diseases C．causes D．symptoms 54. A．noise B．pressure C．heat D．pollution 55. A．study B．sleep C．dream D．plan 56. A．go to bed B．fall asleep C．wake up D．stay up 57. A．exercising B．sleeping C．thinking D．studying 58. A．finally B．firstly C．possibly D．repeatedly 59. A．positively B．mentally C．physically D．psychologically 60. A．However B．For example C．By the way D．Generally 61. A．tempting B．persuading C．excusing D．reminding 62. A．illness B．anxiety C．success D．bitter 63. A．worst B．best C．most D．least 64. A．assuring B．absorbing C．applying D．appreciating Section B（22’ ）
Directions: 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 information given in the passage you have just read.
(A)
Louis Armstrong had two famous nicknames. Some people called him Bagamo. They said his mouth
looked like a large bag, Musicians often called him Pops, as a sign of respect for his influence on the world of music.
Born in 1901 in New Orleans, be grew up poor, but lived among great musicians. Jazz was invented in the
city a few years before his birth. Armstrong often said, ―Jazz and I grew up together.‖
Armstrong showed a great talent for music when he was taught to play the cornet (短号) at a boy’s home.
In his late teens, Armstrong began to live the life of a musician. He played in parades, clubs, and on the steamboats that traveled on the Mississippi River. At that time, New Orleans was famous for the new music of jazz and was home to many great musicians. Armstrong learned from the older musicians and soon became respected as their equal.
In 1922 he went to Chicago. There, the tale of Louis Armstrong begins. From then until the end of his life, Armstrong was celebrated and loved wherever he went Armstrong had no equal when it came to playing the American popular song.
His cornet playing had a deep humanity and warmth that caused many listeners to say, ―Listening to Pops just makes you feel good all over.‖ He was the father of the jazz style and also one of the best-known and most admired people in the world. His death, on July 6,1971, was headline news around the world. 65.Armstrong was called Pops because he . A. looked like a musician B. was a musician of much influence C. showed an interest in music D. traveled to play modern music
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66.The third paragraph is developed . A. by space B. by examples 67.Which statement about Armstrong is true? A. His tale begins in New Orleans. C. His music was popular with his listeners. 68.Which would be the best title for the text? A. The Invention of the Jazz Music C. The Making of a Musician
C. by time D. by comparison
B. He was born before jazz was invented. D. He learned popular music at a boy’s home.
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(C)
Imagine a world in which there was suddenly no emotion – a world in which human beings could feel no love or happiness, no terror or hate. Try to imagine the consequences of such a transformation. People might not be able to stay alive: knowing neither joy nor pleasure, neither anxiety nor fear, they would be as likely to repeat acts that hurt them as acts that were beneficial. They could not learn: they could not benefit from experience because this emotionless world would lack rewards and punishments. Society would soon disappear: people would be as likely to harm one another as to provide help and support. Human relationships would not exist: in a world without friends or enemies, there could be no marriage, affection among companions, or bonds among members of groups. Society's economic underpinnings (支柱) would be destroyed: Since earning $ 10 million would be no more pleasant than earning $10, there would be no incentive to work. In fact, there would be no incentives of any kind. For as we will see, incentives imply a capacity to enjoy them.
In such a world, the chances that the human species would survive are next to zero, because emotions are the basic instrument of our survival and adaptation. Emotions structure the world for us in important ways. As individuals, we categorize objects on the basis of our emotions. True we consider the length, shape, size, or texture, but an object’s physical aspects are less important than what it has done or can do to us—hurt us, surprise us, anger us or make us joyful. We also use categorizations colored by emotions in our families, communities, and overall society. Out of our emotional experiences with objects and events comes a social feeling of agreement that certain things and actions are \"good\" and others are \"bad\and we apply these categories to every aspect of our social life—from what foods we eat and what clothes we wear to how we keep promises and which people our group will accept. In fact, society exploits our emotional reactions and attitudes, such as loyalty, morality, pride, shame, guilt, fear and greed, in order to maintain itself. It gives high rewards to individuals who perform important tasks such as surgery, makes heroes out of individuals for unusual or dangerous achievements such as flying fighter planes in a war, and uses the legal and penal（刑法的）system to make people afraid to engage in antisocial acts. 72. The reason why people might not be able to stay alive in a world without emotion is that _________. A. they would not be able to tell the texture of objects
B. they would not know what was beneficial and what was harmful
C. they would not be happy with a life without love D. they would do things that hurt each other's feelings
73. It can be inferred from the passage that the economic foundation of society is dependent on ________. A. the ability to make money B. the will to work for pleasure
C.the capacity to enjoy motivations D. the categorizations of our emotional experience 74. Emotions are significant for man's survival and adaptation because ________. A. they provide the means by which people view the size or shape of objects
B. they are the basis for the social feeling of agreement by which society is maintained C. they encourage people to perform dangerous achievements D. they generate more love than hate among people 75. The emotional aspects of an object are more important than its physical aspects because they . A. help society exploit its members for profit B. encourage us to perform important tasks C. help to perfect the legal and penal system
D. help us adapt our behavior to the world surrounding us Section C （5’）
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Directions: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each paragraph. There is one
extra heading which you do not need. (F=A+B) A. A great drain on energy B. Expensive transportation C. Extra cost D. Market history E. Making a profit F. Demand for the water 76. The cost of transporting water is determined largely by how far it has to be carried and how high it has to be lifted. Growing cities and towns may have to go hundreds of kilometers to find the water needed to satisfy their increasing thirst. California cities have long imported water from hundreds of kilometers away. And China is constructing three canals that are 1,156 kilometers, 1,267 kilometers, and 260 kilometers long to transfer water from the Yangtze River to Beijing and other rapidly growing areas in the northern provinces. 77. Pumping water out of the ground or over land to higher elevations is energy-intensive. Pumping 480 cubic meters of water a height of 100 meters requires some 200 kilowatt-hours of electricity. At a price of 10¢ per kilowatt-hour, the cost is $20—not including the cost of the pump, the well, and the piping. One hundred meters is not an unusual lift for wells tapping falling supplies of groundwater. In Beijing and other areas in northern China, for instance, lifts of 1,000 meters are sometimes required. 78. In most places water is not purchased or exchanged in a market. But formal water markets are developing in the western United States, Australia, and Chile. Where these water markets do exist, they provide examples of how high the scarcity value of the water—that is, the amount that other potential users would be willing to pay for it—can be. Water prices in Australia’s markets peaked at near 75¢ per cubic meter in December 2006, climbing 20-fold in a year in part due to prolonged drought. In the U.S. West, water prices typically range between 3 cents and 10 cents per cubic meter. 79. In India, water scarcity has prompted some farmers to profit by selling their water instead of farming. The water they formerly used to irrigate their crops is instead pumped from their wells and trucked to nearby cities. The farmers are harvesting water rather than food and at the same time promoting a rapid drop in underground water tables. 80 Another factor affecting how much people pay for water is the amount it is subsidized（补助）. Water subsidies can be very large. For instance, water revenues in the city of Delhi are less than 20 percent of what it spends each year to provide water. On average worldwide, nearly 40 percent of municipal suppliers do not charge enough for water to meet their basic operation and maintenance costs.
Section D (8’)
Directions: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.
The old-fashioned general store is fast disappearing. This is, perhaps, a pity, because shopping today seems to lack that personal contact which existed when the shopkeeper knew all his regular customers personally. He could, for instance, remember which brand of tea Mrs. Smith usually bought or what sort of washing-powder Mrs. Jones preferred. Not only was the shop a center of buying and selling, but also a social meeting place.
A prosperous general store might have employed four or five assistants, and so there were very few problems in management as far as the staff were concerned. But now that the supermarket has replaced the general store, the job of the manager has changed completely. The modern supermarket manager has to cope with a staff of as many as a hundred, apart from all the other everyday problems of running a large business.
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Every morning the manager must, like the commander of an army division, carry out an inspection of his store to make sure that everything is ready for the business of the day. He must see that everything is running smoothly. He will have to give advice and make decisions as problems arise, and he must know how to get his huge staff to work efficiently with their respective responsibilities. No matter what he has to do throughout the day, however, the supermarket manager must be ready for any emergency that may arise. They say in the trade that you are not really an experienced supermarket manager until you have dealt with a flood, a fire, a birth and a death in your store. (Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.)
81. The shopkeeper was often the most well-informed person in the neighborhood because _____________. 82. The words ―… a flood, a fire, a birth and a death …‖ in the last sentence refer to __________________. 83. Why is it a pity that there are fewer old-fashioned general stores now? 84. What must the manager do every morning? IV. Translation (20’)
1. 他承认丢了这间屋子的钥匙。（admit）
2. 惟有努力学习，你才会赶超班上其他同学的。（Only, go ahead） 3. 尽管社会发展了，我们还是很难要求同工同酬。（Despite, equal）
4. 昨天被任命为总经理的Smith先生是我一起共事过的最能干的人之一。 (work with)
5. 这两个来自不同的国家的人丝毫没有交流上的困难，这是因为他们善用肢体语言。（difficulty） V. Guided writing (25’)
Directions: Write an English composition in 120 – 150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 科学的进步给人类带来利益的同时也给社会带来一些灾难。请以“Science, Good or Evil‖为题，举例说明，阐述个人观点。
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控江中学2010学年度第一学期期中考试高三英语答题卷
班级 ______________ 姓名_______________ 学号_______________ 得分_______________
I. Listening (8%)
17. ___________________ 19. ___________________ 21. ___________________ 23. ___________________
18. ___________________ 20. ___________________ 22. ___________________ 24. ___________________
II. Reading Comprehension (8%)
81. ________________________________________________________ 82. ________________________________________________________
83 _________________________________________________________ 84. ________________________________________________________
III. Translation (20%)
1. __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ 2. __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ 3. __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ 4. __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ 5. __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________
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IV. Guided writing (25%)
Directions: Write an English composition in 120 – 150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 科学的进步给人类带来利益的同时也给社会带来一些灾难。请以“Science, Good or Evil‖为题，举例说明，阐述个人观点。
Science, Good or Evil ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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I. Listening Comprehension 1-5 DBCDA 6-10 ACCAC 11-13 ABD 14-16 BBC 17. Champion/champion 18. service 19. 2:30 20. 560-3631 21. A cigarette 22. marketing 23. social and political 24. progress and self-expression
II. 25-29 CAACD 30-34 BAAAB 35-39 CDBAD 40. D 41-49 GAHFDIBJC
III. 50-54 BABCA 55-59 BCDAC 60-64 BDBAC 65-68 BCCB 69-71 CAA 72-75 BCBA 76-80 BAFEC 81. the customers exchanged gossip with him while buying things. / the store was a social meeting place.
82. any emergency that may arise in the store.
83. Because there is less personal contact between managers and customers..
84. He must inspect everything well for the business./ He must get everything ready for the business./ He must
prepare well for the business of the day./ He must see to it that all will run smoothly. IV.
1. He admitted having lost the key (which admits) to the house 2. Only by studying hard will you go ahead of the rest of the class.
3. Despite the development of society, it is still difficult for us to demand equal pay for equal work.
4. Mr. Smith, who was appointed general manager yesterday , is one of the most capable men I’ve ever worked with. 5. The two men, coming from different countries, have no difficulty in communicating with each other, because they are good at using body language.
Writing
As far as we know, science has brought many changes to the whole society, especially to our lives in recent ears. And at the same time the debate regarding the good and evil effects of science has gained wide attention. It is hardly too much to say that science is the most important factor in the progression of human beings. The great development in the field of medicine has served to lengthen our life expectancy, and the discovery of better seeds and pest control have worked to increase productivity levels in agriculture. In transportation, the railway, modern ships, jet planes and motor vehicles have made our life more and more comfortable and have provided convenient tools for commercial development. The computer, which is considered as the greatest invention in this century, is playing an important role in our daily life. On the other hand, however, science also gives us lots of problems. The modern industry has caused pollution and energy crisis. The nuclear bomb has threatened our existence. And a more serious fact is that some computer prodigies have been sent into prison for computer crimes. Despite all this, we still spare no effort for the development of science and technology. Maybe it is really true that everything has double sides.
Listening Comprehension (Tapescript) Section A
Directions: 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 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. W: Wow, so many cars here! Is there any room to park our car?
M: Oh, it’s not always convenient to have a car. Sometimes parking is really a problem. Q: Where does this conversation probably take place?
2. M: Sorry to trouble you, may I have a blanket, please? I feel cold.
W: Yes, of course, but could you wait until after we take off please? Q: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers? 3. W: Have you been wasting your time on those on-line games again?
M: Not really. I’ve worked on my term paper a lot this week, and I need a break. Q: What is the man doing now?
4. M: I’m leaving now. What do you want me to get?
W: Pick up a bottle of milk and a loaf of bread, please. Q: Where is the man probably going?
5. W: So how long have you been here in Paris?
M: Just a couple of days. I’m on a journey, you know. I’m visiting all the places of interest here. Q: What is the man doing in Paris?
6. W: I heard you caught a cold. How are you feeling today?
M: I can’t complain, at least I’m out of bed. Q: How is the man today?
7. M: Gardening is too much like hard word for me, if I have time, I like to play tennis or go for a country walk.
W: Well, I think of gardening as play not work. I’m never as happy as when I’m busy in the garden. Q: What can we learn about the man?
8. W: Oh, I think we left that road map at home. Do you know how to get to the beach?
M: No, I don’t, but since we haven’t gone very far, we might just as well turn around. Q: What will the speakers probably do?
9. M: What do you think of the film we went to last week?
W: Oh, the plot was impossible to follow and the acting was awful, especially the leading actors. Q: What does the woman think of the film?
10. W: I was sorry to hear about Bill’s being fired. I know he was sick a lot and that he usually got to work late.
M: It wasn’t that, he made a big mistake in his financial report, which made his boss very angry.
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控江中学2010学年度第一学期期中考试高三英语试卷
Q: Why did Bill lose his job? Section B
Directions: 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 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.
When my husband was promoted, we put our old house up for sale. Three weeks later, it was still on the market. I became a busy housekeeper. Every room had to be kept tidy, and the dishes had to be washed and put away after each meal. Then one day the doorbell rang unexpectedly at 8 a.m. Sleepily, I opened the door and saw our agent standing there with a couple from New York. \"There was no time to call,\" he explained, \"because the couple had to catch a plane home.\"
The three people made their way past the dirty breakfast dishes on the kitchen table and into the bedroom with unmade beds. As I retreated into a bathroom to comb my hair, I heard the man say something to his wife. Then they both laughed.
Two days later, the agent phoned to tell me that the couple decided to buy the house. He repeated what the buyer had said when he handed over the check the following day: \"That house has a warm feeling, just like ours.\" 11. Why did the speaker sell her house?
12. Why did the agent visit the speaker so early in the morning? 13. Why did the couple laugh in the speaker's house?
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
Talk on the phone while you're driving? Fix your makeup? Check e-mail? You're not alone. A survey released on Monday shows 81 percent of Americans do more than just drive when they're behind the wheel. More than eight of 10 people surveyed by Nationwide Mutual Insurance said they adjust the radio or music while they drive, while 73 percent talk on the phone, 68 percent eat, 19 percent send text messages and 5 percent checked their e-mail. \"Clearly Americans have much to do and little time to do it, so to cope with that we've become multi-taskers,\" said Bill White, associate vice president of Safety at Nationwide. The problem with that is driving requires focus, and multi-tasking while driving puts you and your fellow drivers at risk. Younger drivers multi-task the most, Bill said the consequences for young drivers are severe, with car accidents being the number one cause of death for Americans aged 18 to 27. \"The bottom line is if it can’t be done in the kitchen, bathroom, office or bedroom, it should not be done in the car,\" Bill said.
14. According to the report how many people talk on the phone while driving? 15. What is the problem with multi-tasking while driving?
16. What is Bill White’s attitude towards multi-tasking while driving? Section C
Directions: 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 your answers on your answer sheet.
Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. W: Hello! NEC Computers. May I help you?
M: Yes, this is Jake Green from Champion Office Supplies. May I speak to Ms. Wang, Please? W: I’m sorry, but she is not in right now. May I take your message?
M: Yes. Ms. Wang sent me your new year supply of laptop computers with description of other software products,
but there wasn’t any information about after-sales service.
W: Oh, I’m sorry. I’ll remind her to fax that to you as soon as possible.
M: That’ll be fine. Could you tell her to fax the information around 2:30 this afternoon? That will give me the time
to look over the material before I report to my boss, say, around 4 p.m. W: OK. May I have your telephone number and fax number, please? M: Sure, the phone number is 560-1827; the fax number is 560-3631. W: All right. I’ll tell Ms. Wang when she gets back. M: Thank you. Bye!
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation. M: Susan, what’s that in your hand?
W: Come on, Dong, haven’t you seen a cigarette before? Every day in the United States, about 1,500 girls begin
smoking, and I figured why not do my share?
M: But don’t you know the tobacco kills more than 140,000 women each year? W: Yeah, but that’s why I smoke light cigarettes.
M: But do you know that smoking a light cigarette is just as risky as smoking a regular one? W: I didn’t know that.
M: The one thing you can say about tobacco companies is that they are really smart about marketing. Tobacco
commercials for man focus on cigarettes as cool while tobacco commercials for women focus on social and political things. For example, ads will say that you’ve come a long way or that you’ve found your voice or encourage you to just be yourself as if smoking has anything to do with progress and self-expression. W: So, Dong, can you pass me that ashtray?
M: With pleasure, Susan, as long as you put it out.
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