上海市松江区2021-2022学年高三上学期一模考试英语试题

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英 语 练 习 卷
（满分 140 分，完卷时间 120 分钟） 2021.12
考生注意：
1．本考试设试卷和答题纸两部分，试卷包括试题与答题要求，所有答题必须涂（选择题）或写（非选择题）在答题纸上，做在试卷上一律不得分。
2．答题前，务必在答题纸上填写座位号和姓名。
3．答题纸与试卷在试题编号上是一一对应的，答题时应特别注意，不能错位。
I. Listening Comprehension
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. On a ship. B. On an airplane. C. In a flat. D. At an airport.
2. A. Manager and clerk. B. Doctor and patient. C. Teacher and student. D. Waitress and customer.
3. A. 15 dollars. B. 25 dollars. C. 35 dollars. D. 55 dollars.
4. A. The deadline for an assignment. B. Tim’s study habits.
C. The way to survive a university. D. Tim’s daily routine.
5. A. Go to Jenny’s home. B. Go to that restaurant. C. Prepare for dinner. D. Invite Jenny to dinner.
6. A. Acceptable. B. Marvelous. C. Serious. D. Ridiculous.
7. A. She made a late delivery. B. She went to the wrong place.
C. She didn’t attend the party. D. She didn’t take the cake back.
8. A. The woman did not expect his paper to be graded so soon.
B. Professor Johnson has given the woman a very high grade.
C. The woman will not pick up Professor Johnson at his office.
D. Professor Johnson intends to meet each student at his office.
9. A. Jane is probably stuck in the traffic.
B. He knows what sort of driver Jane is.
C. Jane had better avoid the heavy traffic.
D. He is angry at having to wait for Jane.
10. A. He is not feeling very well. B. He has not checked the lab.
C. He spends a lot of time in the lab. D. He will be surprised to see the lab.
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two passages and one longer conversation. After each passage or conversation, you will be asked several questions. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. Teaching music. B. Repairing musical instruments.
C. Composing music. D. Producing musical instruments.
12. A. Teamwork and respect. B. The concerns of future.
C. Diligence and patience. D. The importance of time.
13. A. How to deal with work passionately.
B. The enjoyable job of a music lover.
C. How to prepare a musical performance.
D. The learning experience of a musician.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. The governments. B. The fuel stations.
C. The advertisements. D. The advertising companies.
15. A. They are personal descriptions. B. They are aimed to persuade people.
C. They are always well-told truth. D. They are attractive but meaningless.
16. A. The origin and development of advertisements.
B. The popularity and definition of advertisements.
C. The production and operation of advertisements.
D. The strengths and weaknesses of advertisements.
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
17. A. He is good at socializing with others. B. He has got addicted to technology.
C. He often talks big when he is calling. D. He likes to call others if in a hurry.
18. A. Because he had a very fast thumb then. B. Because he thought it was cool to do so.
C. Because he wanted to maintain friendship. D. Because he needed to practice his speed.
19. A. It reminds him of school life. B. It is informal but fashionable.
C. It tests his word-guessing ability. D. It is childish and unprofessional.
20. A. She tends to talk for a long time when making phone calls.
B. She text-messages others quite a lot to ask some questions.
C. She strongly advises people around to learn text-messaging.
D. She thinks that her father is too old to learn text-messaging.
II. Grammar and Vocabulary
Section A
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
Three Myths About Skin
We put importance into caring for skin since it’s the first thing other people see. Skin might be one of the least correctly (21) _____ (interpret) parts of our bodies. So today, I’d like to run through three myths we have about skin.
Myth No. 1: Healthy skin is skin that looks perfect. When we talk of healthy skin, we (22) _____ think of a clear and smooth surface. But skin is a living organ, (23) _____ heart or lungs and any other complex organ, serving many functions, not just about what’s going on at the surface.
Myth No. 2: You only need sunscreen on sunny days. UV rays from the sun are so strong that (24) _____ damage our cells’ DNA. There are two types that affect the skin. UVA rays damage protein in skin, quickening the pace of aging. UVB rays, meanwhile, cook the outer layer of the skin, causing sunburn. (25) _____ our cells can repair that damage to some extent, it accumulates over time, and can lead to skin cancer. When our skin (26) _____ (expose) to UV rays, it gets darker, which is the way of showing it’s been damaged. So by wearing sunscreen, even when it’s cloudy, you are protecting yourself from sunburn, early aging and skin cancer.
Myth No. 3: You can shrink pores. Pores are the tiny openings in our skin. They’re (27) _____ let sweat cool you and oil smooth skin. Pore size is largely determined by genes, (28) _____ function is to carry information for particular characteristics, and rarely changes. In other words, pores don’t really shrink. So stop (29) _____ (spend) your money on pore minimizers and just wash your face with the products basically made from stuff that won’t block pores.
Our skin is (30) _____ amazing organ, so let’s treat it right and forget about those myths, OK?
Section B
Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A. highlighting B. total C. enriched D. urgent
E. relief F. perspective G. ignoring H. altered
I. filling J. separate K. downgraded
Chinese Women Bridging Gap
Zhang Jianli used to employ only male workers on his construction sites throughout Chifeng, Inner Mongolia. Now with large quantities of work but inadequate manpower, Mr. Zhang has 31 his mind. He offers daily wages of roughly 160 yuan for women workers to do such routine work as moving wood and bricks, and up to 200 yuan a day for 32 or complicated jobs.
A labor shortage is pushing employers to hire more women to build high-rises, maintain rail tracks and drive trucks, among other roles. Chinese women are 33 the labor shortage. They are increasingly taking on heavy-labor jobs long dominated by men in construction or transportation, 34 traditional gender roles.
Women’s presence on construction sites has grown a lot. As a consequence, employers have set up 35 living spaces and bathrooms for them. About one-third of the workers on some construction sites in major cities are women, according to estimates by researchers who study China’s labor and gender issues. Just eight years ago, women accounted for just over one-tenth of the 36 , according to a survey of over 6,000 construction workers in nine cities. Over time, the types of jobs performed by women have been 37 —truck driving and machine handling added to their working list.
State media, in recent years, have praised the roles of women working as truck drivers and construction workers, 38 their contribution to the economy. In July, Xinhua News Agency featured Xu Yingying, a kind-hearted woman truck driver, who delivered 39 materials to the virus-stricken Hubei province three times within nine days last year. “Having lived through so much, I feel that the best status of a woman is being self-independent, living to become a beam of light and warming others,” she shared her 40 in the video.
III. Reading Comprehension
Section A
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.
Health Care Workers Getting Panic Buttons
Hundreds of health care workers at Cox Medical Center in Missouri will soon be equipped with personal panic buttons, following over a year of increased violence against staff members. The pandemic (流行病), the medical center said, has greatly 41 the rise of the number of attacks and the very device comes at the right time to the rescue.
A medical worker, once experiencing an attack, can press the button attached to his working ID card to activate a personal 42 system and warn the security department—an instant pop-up 43 will appear on hospital computers, showing the worker’s exact location.
The panic buttons are being 44 among scores of staff members working in “high-risk areas” of Cox Medical Center. The hospital promises, if there are positive results, to 45 the program to hundreds of employees. And the system is expected to be 46 at the end of the year.
Those buttons are 47 backed by the Skaggs Foundation, a charity in Missouri, which has offered the hospital a big grant. “This project helps maintain our No.1 resource—our health care workers, the number of whom has 48 so much,” Nita Jane Ayres, Chairman of the foundation, said.
Alan Butler, Cox Health’s system director, agreed the buttons were a(n) 49 tool in the battle to keep the staff safe. The entire number of attacks on staff by patients has risen from 40 in 2019 to 123 in 2020, and total injuries rocketed from 17 to 78.
50 , even those numbers scarcely paint the full picture. Angie Smith, the medical center’s patient safety facilitator, said that many workplace violence events went 51 because “staff don’t feel like they will be supported or don’t feel like they will be able to do anything about it.” “The 52 parts of being in health care now are not only being able to give excellent care to your patients”, she said, “but also feeling 53 yourself as their caregiver.”
54 , workplace violence in medical centers deserved our attention even before the pandemic. A survey of thousands of emergency physicians found that nearly half of the participants had undergone attacks while working, and roughly ninety-seven percent of those were 55 by patients.
41. A. covered up B. contributed to C. developed with D. got through
42. A. medical B. emotional C. tracing D. facilitating
43. A. blocker B. menu C. command D. alert
44. A. designed B. tested C. questioned D. stored
45. A. assign B. explain C. hand D. expand
46. A. implemented B. analyzed C. eliminated D. restricted
47. A. conditionally B. financially C. psychologically D. theoretically
48. A. bounced B. advanced C. shrunk D. multiplied
49. A. predictable B. irreplaceable C. tricky D. timely
50. A. However B. Instead C. Hence D. Furthermore
51. A. overestimated B. underreported C. updated D. downloaded
52. A. confusing B. promising C. primary D. risky
53. A. selfless B. grateful C. qualified D. protected
54. A. Actually B. Consequently C. Naturally D. Eventually
55. A. prohibited B. cautioned C. committed D. overlooked
Section B
Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.
(A)
We owe our knowledge about the Earth’s geography largely to such explorers as Christopher Columbus and James Cook, who ventured into the seas in search of new lands. Portuguese ship captain Ferdinand Magellan was also such a man, who was the first explorer to sail around the world.
Magellan was interested in the paths Christopher Columbus had taken on his voyages, and after studying the maps of those routes for years, he requested King Manuel in 1513 to allow him to sail to the Spice Islands, but this time he would travel the waters south of South America. He was convinced that the trip would be shorter than if he headed to the southern tip of Africa and then across the Pacific Ocean. Nevertheless, Manuel refused his request. Later on, Magellan applied himself to astronomy ( 天 文 学 ) and navigation for almost two years. In 1517, he took the information gathered from his studies to Charles I of Spain, who agreed to fund his voyage.
In 1519, with 5 ships and 241 men under his command, Magellan sailed across the Atlantic to what is now Rio de Janeiro; he then headed south to find the passage to the Pacific. Luck was not with him, however—he was unable to find that passage before the end of summer, and he adjourned in Puerto San Julian, Argentina, a country in southern South America, where one ship was destroyed, and some of his crew rebelled.
Determined to continue, Magellan managed to restart his voyage in the spring of 1520, but difficulties once again nearly defeated him. The crew went for 98 days without seeing any land, ran out of food, and used up almost all their water. 19 men died before the ships reached Guam, and conflicts with people there prevented them from getting resupplied fully. When they finally reached the Philippines in 1521, Magellan himself was killed in a battle.
Only one ship, with 18 survivors, made it back to Spain in 1522. But the exploration must in one very important respect be considered a success—it paved the way for explorers, merchants, and settlers to sail the Pacific, travelling relatively quickly to new and far-off lands.
56. Magellan believed that the trip would be shorter if he ____.
A. cut through the Spice Islands
B. went across the Pacific Ocean
C. headed directly to the southern tip of Africa
D. traveled the waters south of South America
57. The word “adjourned” in the passage most probably means ____.
A. was held up B. was cheered up C. gave up D. sped up
58. What troubled the team on their way to the Philippines?
A. Not taking along fresh water.
B. Not choosing the right time.
C. Magellan’s unexpected death.
D. Failure to get a full resupply.
59. What is this passage mainly about?
A. Magellan’s lasting and fruitful persuasion of the kings.
B. Magellan’s tough exploration of sailing round the world.
C. Magellan’s significant influences on Earth’s living space.
D. Magellan’s contribution to people’s knowledge of sailing.
(B)
Welcome to the Hunter
Take a short break from Sydney’s urban delights and escape to Hunter Valley Wine Country! Just a two-hour drive north of open spaces, fresh country air, super wines and excellent food.
Set around the quiet villages of Pokolbin and Broke, this region is of fertile volcanic soils, backed by the rolling wooded hills of the Brokeback Ranges. It’s a place where the natural Australian landscape has been accompanied by a tradition of cultivating grapes dating back over 190 years. Grapes were first grown in this valley in the 1830s, making the Hunter Australia’s oldest wine-producing area, where you can find varieties of admired wines. The region is also popular for its fine dining and various activities.
Fine Wines
Begin your tour by visiting some wine factories dotted around the village of Pokolbin. Most wine factories are open daily for tastings. You could start at Tyrrell’s Wines, one of the area’s most popular and still family-owned after over 160 years. Taste award-winning wines in its atmospheric underground rooms, among the oldest in Australia.
Eating Well
When it’s time for a change of pace, turn to the Hunter Valley’s fantastic food, including cheeses, bread and vegetables. Dine on praised Modern Australian meals at excellent restaurants such as Roberts at Pepper Tree. If you’re after a light lunch, or just coffee and a snack, try the more casual Café Enzo or The Grill at Rothbury Estate.
Activities & Touring
When it’s time to work off all that food and wine, there are a host of options. Play tennis, or enjoy a round of golf. Hire a bike, or go horse-riding in the hills.
Enjoy a bird’s eye view of this beautiful rural landscape by taking an early morning hot-air balloon trip—or be really adventurous and sample the unforgettable thrill of double skydiving.
60. This passage is mainly intended for ____.
A. hunters all over Australia
B. villagers in Pokolbin and Broke
C. those interested in growing grapes
D. those living in urban areas in Sydney
61. It can be concluded from paragraph 2 that ____.
A. Pokolbin and Broke are located within the Brokeback Ranges
B. traditional ways of growing grapes are adopted in Hunter Valley
C. the locals produce wines in admiration of the region’s popularity
D. the Hunter enjoys the longest history of making wine in Australia
62. Which is recommended in the passage?
A. Having a light lunch at Roberts at Pepper Tree.
B. Riding a horse in the hills to help with digestion.
C. Purchasing wines in old family-owned wine factories.
D. Taking hot-air balloon trips whenever you feel the need.
(C)
From Smells to Soundtracks
When a young sawfly, a bee-like insect, is threatened by its attackers like ants, it emits a mixture of unpleasant smells to defend itself. These emissions can seriously annoy a potential enemy.
Scientists wanting to study these smelly compounds—to understand which aspects of them discourage attackers and why—face great challenges. Meetups between sawflies and ants in a lab are difficult to carry out. There are also a very limited quantity of the insects’ emissions. On the side, Jean-Luc Boevé, a zoologist who studies insects, from the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences, is an amateur musician and composer. He decided to try a different way—the sound approach. “To be honest, I considered this project so unpractical myself that I set it aside,” he said. It was months before Boevé and his partner, Rudi Giot, finally made a resolution to get started on it.
They chose 16 sawfly species’ emissions to translate into sounds. First, they figured out which molecules (分子) were present in each smelly compound and in what amounts. Then they assigned various characteristics of those molecules matching properties of sound. For example, smaller molecules like a kind of acid found in vinegar, a sour-tasting liquid, evaporate (挥发) quickly, so Boevé and Giot assigned them sounds with higher pitch ( 音 高 ). Larger molecules were given lower-pitched sounds. In all, the scientists created individual audio descriptions for 20 molecules. Then they combined the sounds of each molecule present in a sawfly’s smell to construct the insect’s soundtrack. If a molecule was of higher proportion in an emission, they assigned it a higher volume. In such a case, the smaller a molecule is, the higher its pitch will be; and the higher the proportion of a molecule is, the higher its volume will be.
To test out the audio descriptions they created, Boevé and Giot examined people’s reactions to the soundtracks and compared them to ants’ reactions to the original smells. They played the 16 emission soundtracks and the 20 molecule sounds through speakers to about 50 study participants. Then the scientists measured how far people backed up to get to a “comfortable position” away from the noise. Most of the study volunteers told the researchers that the high pitch, as well as the high volume, was what made them withdraw. “Ants and volunteers moved away from a chemical and its matching soundtrack respectively,” the researchers wrote.
Boevé said he hoped the process would give other zoologists a new way to compare sawflies’ chemical defenses with those from other insects. It may also offer researchers clues about which molecules fight off enemies most.
63. What do we know about Boevé from paragraph 2?
A. He was devoted to the research for several months.
B. He started a new approach after months’ hesitation.
C. He came up with a creative idea thanks to a composer.
D. He was faced with difficulties in studying rare sawflies.
64. What can be concluded in terms of the sound approach?
A. The volume of sounds is based on the proportion of molecules.
B. Smaller molecules and lower pitch share similar characteristics.
C. Audio descriptions of the molecules can be divided into 16 kinds.
D. Participants were required to compare the sounds with the smells.
65. From paragraphs 4 and 5, we can learn that ____.
A. the soundtracks are more than what humans are likely to bear
B. the ants dislike the sounds as much as humans hate the smells
C. humans’ reactions to the sounds resemble ants’ responses to the smells
D. other zoologists are looking for innovative ways of studying molecules
66. This passage is mainly intended to ____.
A. explain ways to transfer smells into soundtracks
B. introduce research on sawfly’s effect on humans
C. demonstrate a scientific study on insects’smells
D. test out people’s reaction to various soundtracks
Section C
Directions: Complete the following passage by using the sentences in the box. Each sentence can only be used once. Note that there are two sentences more than you need.
A. And science has moved on to extend life spans of some animals, though not yet of humans.
B. Human aging timeline is also driven by other factors.
C. In the 1800s, life expectancy across the world was less than 40 years of age.
D. So, the question on all our mind is—can science stop aging?
E. Initially restricted to developed countries, population aging has also become a trend in the developing world.
F. Age reversal technology will also increase health span—the length of time during which one is healthy.
Age Reversal Technology
Our life spans (时间段) used to be relatively short. 67 Within the next 150 years, this was raised by medical advances. And fast forward to 2020 and global life expectancy is 72.6 years—higher than that in any country in 1950.
As people live longer, population aging becomes a greater economic problem. It has both placed a burden on public health spending and decreased productivity of workforce. And aging is the fundamental driver behind many diseases, such as cancer, heart disease, to name just a few. One expert in population aging at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory, Halldór Stefánsson, explains that some serious diseases related to aging—that very few people lived long enough to experience in the past—have replaced infectious diseases as the main cause of death. 68
The amazing news is that age reversal technology will soon be a reality. On the bright side, the process of reversing aging is already possible for cells in scientific experiments. 69 In the foreseeable future, we will be able to enjoy a longer life as well. The goal is to preventively target aging—the major risk factor for a wide variety of diseases and disabilities—instead of treating one disease at a time, which is very costly. One future model projected an increase in NHS expense of £42 million year-on-year until 2031 due to the aging population.
70 That means the technology will restore our vitality and bodily function by removing the damage inevitably caused by the processes of life.

IV. Summary Writing
Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.
71. Soft Skills—Soft or Not?
Rapidly advancing technology and its impact on education have been a subject of much debate. How can schools equip students with the skills to succeed in a changing job market? Since technology is driving many social changes, there is an opinion that governments should keep focusing on STEM subjects. These are often referred to as “hard skills”, which are prioritized in primary schools and right through to university level.
However, research from Harvard University on the global job market has shown that STEM-related careers grew strongly between 1989 and 2000 but have slowed ever since. In contrast, jobs in the creative industries, which are probably most associated with the need for soft skills, are growing rapidly. A study by Deloitte Access Economics predicts that “soft skill-intensive occupations will account for two-thirds of all jobs by 2030”.
With the rapid evolution of technology, a focus on hard skills leaves people delicate when facing change, as these skills often have a limited shelf life. According to a survey, more than one in four adults reported a mismatch between their skills and those needed for their job role. Fortunately, soft skills can solve the problem, enabling people to adapt to change more easily in their chosen field. Additionally, interpersonal interactions in the modern workplace require some level of soft skills. At a company they might be negotiating to win a new contract or networking for a new job. People use soft skills every day at work and developing them will help things in the job go smoothly.
Many universities have begun to emphasize soft skills such as critical thinking alongside hard skills. But the issue goes much deeper. Soft skills need to be handled across the entire education system so that by the time students reach university level, they are already armed with the qualities needed to further develop these skills.
V. Translation
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
72. 天好了，赶紧把宿舍里的床单洗了吧！(It)

73. 国庆节期间，各大商场卯足了劲吸引消费者。(make)

74. 表姐的成长经历让我明白艺术创作离不开用心观察。(related)

75．这位冠军谦虚地说，她和其他运动员一样接受了严格的训练，让她技高一筹的也许是她的数学知识。(as)

VI. Guided Writing
Directions: Write an English composition in 120—150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
76. 你是明启中学的李华。你的英国笔友安娜希望了解在校期间你是如何安排午休(lunch break)的。请你给她写一封邮件，邮件的内容须包括：
1）你在校期间的午休安排；
2）你做出上述安排的理由。松江高三英语一模



Keys for your reference
1-5 D B C B B 6-10 D AA A C 11-13 B A B 14-16 C B B 17-20 D B D A
21. interpreted 22. might / may / will 23. like 24. they 25. While / Although / Though 26. is exposed 27. what
28. whose 29. spending 30. an
31-40 H D I G J B C A E F
41-55 B C D B D A B C D A B C D A C
56-59 D A D B
60-62 D D B
63-66 B A C C
67-70 C D A F
71. Educational institutions tended to attach greater importance to hard skills, but jobs requiring soft skills are in greater demand these years. They can equip students with adaptability and promote effective interactions in the future job. It is advisable that soft skills should be emphasized all through the school years. (49 words)
72. It is sunny / fine / It clears up. (1’) Let’s wash / Go and wash (0.5’) the sheet(s) in the dormitory / dormitories (1’) right away. (0.5’)
73. During the National Day holiday, (1’) all the shopping malls / centers (0.5’) make / made every effort to (1’) attract customers. (0.5’)
74. My cousin’s growing experience / growth (1’) has told me that / tells me that / has helped me understand that / helps me understand that (1’) artistic creation / creation of art (0.5’) is closely related to (1’) careful observation. (0.5’)
75. The champion said modestly that (1’) she had received (the same) hard training as other athletes had / she received (the same) strict training as other athletes did, (2’) and what made her outstanding / stand out / more skillful (1’) might be her knowledge of maths. (1’)
76. 略
Scripts
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: Excuse me, was that the last announcement about our flight?
M: Yes. They said we’d be boarding in 15 minutes.
Q: Where does this conversation most probably take place?
2. M: Mrs. Green, the medical examination shows that your stomach is not in good condition.
W: Is there anything I can do about it, say, giving up drinking coffee?
Q: What’s the most possible relationship between the two speakers?
3. W: I want to buy three lipsticks and two bottles of cream.
M: Well, 5 dollars for each lipstick and 10 dollars for each bottle.
Q: How much should the woman pay altogether?
4. M: Tim missed the deadline for the assignment again.
W: He’s got to adjust his study habits in order to survive the university.
Q: What are the speakers mainly talking about?
5. W: Jenny and her friends went to that new restaurant last night. She says it serves the best food they’ve ever had.
M: That’s quite a recommendation. Maybe we should have a try ourselves.
Q: What will the speakers probably do?
6. M: I’m going to a party at Carol’s house.
W: Are you serious? We’ve got 2 tests at school tomorrow.
Q: How does the woman feel about the man’s idea?
7. W: I’m sorry, the cake is late. We’ll do better next time, I promise.
M: Well, I’m sorry too. You have to take it back. The birthday party is over and we don’t need the cake any more.
Q: Why did the woman apologize?
8. M: Professor Johnson said you could pick up your term paper at his office.
W: So he has graded it?
Q: What can we infer from the conversation?
9. W: I wish Jane would call when she knows she’ll be late. This is not the first time we’ve had to wait for her.
M: I agree. But she does have to drive through very heavy traffic to get here.
Q: What does the man imply?
10. M: I haven’t seen George all day.
W: Have you checked the lab? It wouldn’t be surprising if he slept there.
Q: What does the woman imply about George?
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two passages and one longer conversation. After each passage or conversation, you will be asked several questions. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
Public schools in Washington D. C. provide students with musical instruments for free. When something goes wrong with an instrument, Charles West does the repairs. He has worked there for almost 20 years. This year alone, he has fixed 250 instruments. He deals with his work with passion. For him, it’s important that students have a joyful experience with music. Charles is a musician and music lover, so learning to do repairs came naturally.
In addition to fixing instruments, he also goes to schools to instruct teachers and students on how to make minor repairs on their own.
He believes if children start early and stay involved with music, it enriches other areas of their lives. “I see that in other kids. I see it in myself. I have seen it hundreds of times and it works,” he says. “They learn teamwork. They learn patience and respect.” But he has concerns about the future of music in the electronic age.
“This instant age has taken away the sit-down, the patience. And to learn to play an instrument, it takes patience; it takes diligence; it takes time.”
Being able to enjoy music is one of the benefits of the job. Charles agrees his best reward is the students’ performances.
(Now listen again please.)
Questions:
11. What is the job of Charles West at school?
12. According to Charles West, what can people learn from music?
13. What is the speaker mainly talking about?
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
When you turn on the radio, you hear an advertisement. When you watch television, you see an advertisement. If you turn the pages of a newspaper or magazine or if you surf the Internet, again you find an advertisement. If you walk down the street, you see one advertising board after another. Every day, people who want to sell you something compete to draw your attention. As a result, advertisements are almost everywhere. In the West, advertisements are the fuel that makes mass media work. The government does not give money to mass media such as TV stations, newspapers, magazines and websites. They are all owned privately. So where does the money come from? From advertisements, without which, there would not be these private businesses.
Have you ever asked yourself what advertising is? People have given various answers to the question. For some time it was felt that advertising was a means of “keeping your name before all the consumers.” And some thought that advertising was “truth well told.” Now more and more people describe it this way: advertising is the paid, non-personal, and usually persuasive description of goods, services and ideas through various media.
All advertisements try to make people believe that the product, idea, or service advertised can do well to them. Advertisements exist everywhere.
(Now listen again please.)
Questions:
14. What’s the financial source of the privately owned mass media?
15. According to the passage, what is the feature of advertisements?
16. What is the speaker mainly talking about?
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
M: So, do you like to text-message on your cell phone through instant messaging apps?
W: Yeah, I text-message a lot.
M: I don’t do it so much. I prefer to make a call if I’m in a hurry.
W: Yeah, I go both ways. Sometimes I don’t really want to talk to the person, and just want to ask them one question. So it’s much easier for me just to text-message. If I call them, I’ll have to have a long conversation.
M: Yeah, I can see what you mean. But I get off the phone pretty quickly when I call. I’m not a big talker.
W: Yeah, that’s true. You don’t talk a lot.
M: So are you fast at writing the messages with your thumb?
W: Well, when I first got a cell phone, I was very slow. I thought I would never text-message. But then people kept text-messaging me, so I felt obliged to learn how to text-message. Now I’m pretty fast. What about you?
M: Actually I have the opposite problem. When I first got my cell phone, I thought it was so cool to text-message all my friends, and I was pretty fast with my thumb then. But it seems now I don’t use it so much. I’ve got slower.
W: Yeah, I think text-messaging actually is what you have to do with your age. People in college or university text-message a lot. But I asked my father if he would text messages, and guess what he said?
M: What?
W: He said he’d never text-message. He thinks it’s very childish and unprofessional to do so.
M: I can see what he means. It’s considered pretty informal to text-message to someone.
(Now listen again please.)
Questions:
17. What does the man say about himself?
18. Why did the man text-message all his friends when he first got his cell phone?
19. How does the woman’s father like text-messaging?
20. What do we know about the woman?