2022年上海市宝山区6月线下高考二模英语试题（含答案）

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2022届上海市宝山区高考二模英语试题
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. At a dentist's. B. At a clinic. C. At a bank. D. At a store.
2. A. On May 10. B. On May 9. C. On May 8. D. On May 7.
3. A. In the garage. B. In the garden. C. On a farm. D. On a road.
4. A. Indoor games and outdoor games. B. Individual drills.
C. Hobbies and interests. D. Forms of exercise.
5. A. Visiting a doctor. B. Caring for his father.
C. Working in the ward. D. Undergoing an operation.
6. A. She can't go to eat with them.
B. She is sure she can join them.
C. She will ask for a leave.
D. She will skip the lecture.
7. A. The man is expecting the newspaper.
B. The newspaper was delivered to the wrong house.
C. The newspaper will be delivered later.
D. The delivery has been canceled.
8. A. A new medicine has been developed.
B. He is trying a brand new medicine.
C. A new medicine has cured his illness.
D. He has a copy of the medical journal.
9. A. The woman never spoke English when in London.
B. The woman should have moved to London earlier.
C. One can improve one's English quickly if living among native speakers.
D. Native speakers in different areas speak English with different accents.
10. A. She isn't allowed to tell students their exam results.
B. Mr. Brown is busy with his work in the office.
C. She has no idea where the man's exam paper is.
D. Mr. Brown doesn't want others to touch his things.
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, 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. Because a monthly fee has to be paid.
B. Because it goes wrong on hot, sunny days.
C. Because it is hard and expensive to be installed.
D. Because it often makes us confused when being used.
12. A. It's a dream that will come true sooner or later.
B. It's a new and good way to track your vehicle.
C. It's a regular device that works with a smartphone.
D. It's a tracking device that is changing our life greatly.
13. A. Efficient but expensive. B. Innovative but time-consuming.
C. Free but hard to install. D. Small but user-friendly.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. Less than 35 million trees. B. More than 10 million trees.
C. More than 24 million trees. D. Less than 24 million trees.
15. A. They are grown once again. B. They are delivered to a tree farm.
C. They are safely stored away. D. They are thrown away.
16. A. They are moved to a landfill. B. They are reused next year.
C. They are cut into pieces. D. They are exchanged for real trees.
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
17. A. Because she has to take a couple of language courses.
B. Because she hopes to help her parents to save money.
C. Because she has to save some money for her university.
D. Because she would like to learn some important skills.
18. A. Work experience and important skills.
B. Making hamburgers and cutting grass.
C. To be dependable and take responsibility.
D. Good grades and a promising career.
19. A. Taking an advanced maths course.
B. Taking a couple of language courses.
C. Developing important skills.
D. Looking for a summer job.
20. A. Compare their families.
B. Prove their promises.
C. Celebrate their achievements together.
D. Test the results of their different choices.
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.
High-fructose corn syrup. (高果糖玉米糖浆) Artificial flavors and colors. What do these things have in common? They are found in many (21) ______ (process) foods. But the clean label movement wants to kick them out of your grocery store! Clean label is a consumer-powered movement that promotes food made with simple, natural ingredients. Removing artificial ingredients can protect consumers from various health problems.
But finding replacements for artificial ingredients is not easy. When one food company tried to change an ingredient in its salad dressing recipe, it led to big problems. The ingredient switch changed the color and the quality of the product. Changes like (22) ______ can cause companies to lose business. Customers expect a certain taste and look of a product and complain when they don't get it.
Companies are working hard to provide natural substitutes for artificial products. But when it comes to issues like food preservation, going all-natural isn't as easy as it sounds.
The clean label movement presents food makers with a challenge. Consumers want great products but with few if any artificial ingredients. It's difficult to meet those demands while (23) ______ (control) factors such as cost and shelf life. Take bread for example. A loaf of homemade bread has simple ingredients such as flour, water, salt and sugar. (24) ______ you make it yourself, you have control over your ingredients. The bread will stay fresh because usually it (25) ______ (eat) within a few days. But grocery store bread (26) ______ stay fresh during long shipping and storage times. So companies often put a chemical preservative in it. This keeps the bread fresh and prevents mold (霉). While there's no solid evidence (27) ______ preservatives are bad, many people don't like chemicals in their food. They want it to be natural, but the modern way of life, especially in cities, can make that difficult (28) ______(achieve) .
The clean label movement (29) ______ (convince) many food companies to think twice about how they make their products. And consumers need to compromise（妥协）when it comes to preservatives because they make food ( 30) ______ (safe) to eat.
Section B
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one more word than you need.
A. convinced B. healing C. features D. bend E. announced F. excitement
G. relaxed H. initially I. reliable J. particularly K. character
Disney parks and movies never fail to capture my imagination! I was a child when I first experienced the Jungle Cruise ride at Disneyland. The boat and the scenery looked so real! I expected danger and excitement around every 31 of the river.
The ride was partly based on a series of Disney nature films called True-life Adventures. Plant specialist Morgan "Bill" Evans completely changed an area of Disneyland into a realistic-looking jungle. Walt Disney had ideas for the ride and 32 wanted to include real animals. But after much discussion, animal experts 33 Disney that mechanical animals would be more 34 . The ride, a fan favorite, can now be found in four of the world's Disney parks.
In the past, many of Disney's amusement park rides were inspired by Disney movies. But, this is not the case for Jungle Cruise. The popular ride has inspired a soon-to-be-released movie with the same name. The film 35 one of the world's biggest stars, Dwayne Johnson. His co-star is the very talented Emily Blunt.
Jungle Cruise is the fourth Disney film for both Johnson and Blunt. Yet they weren't the first choices for their parts in the movie. In 2011, it was 36 that Tom Hanks and Tim Allen would star in the film. By 2015 the plans had changed, and Dwayne Johnson was cast in Jungle Cruise. Emily Blunt joined the cast in 2018.
Dwayne Johnson plays Frank, a riverboat captain who knows the river better than anyone else. Emily Blunt's 37 , Lily, is a scientist. She's in search of a tree that is widely believed to possess 38 powers.
Johnson describes Lily as "the female version of Indiana Jones." Frank is actually a lot more 39 and only cares about his money and his cat. Everything changes when Lily convinces him to take her and her brother on a dangerous mission. As Johnson describes it, the journey is "the adventure of a lifetime!"
I can't wait to experience the adventure of watching Disney's long-awaited Jungle Cruise. Watching it in theaters will bring me back to the 40 of visiting Disneyland as a child.
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.
Some literary characters capture the imagination of readers. Their adventures, experiences, talents and personalities make them 41 . Detective Sherlock Holmes is one of these. Author Arthur Conan Doyle created Holmes in 1887 in his works. He was brilliant. Critically, his ability to notice 42 , assemble them and draw conclusions amazed everyone. He first appeared in the story "A Study in Scarlet." The story also introduced Dr. John Watson and how he came to live with Holmes and be part of his life. Watson observes that many interesting people visit Holmes at various times during the day. Holmes informs Watson he is a " 43 detective". These people are clients, including 44 from Scotland Yard, who seek his help to solve difficult cases.
Watson narrates this first case which involves the murders of two men. The story has two parts. In the first part, Holmes solves the crime and captures the killer. The second part gives the backstory as to why the killer murdered his 45 . It was a revenge（报复） killing for their part in the death of the murderer's fiancee.
The Red-headed League is on many people's lists of their favorite stories 46 Sherlock Holmes. In this story, red-headed businessman Jabez Wilson wants Holmes' help. Several weeks before, Wilson's young assistant, Vincent Spaulding, had 47 him to reply to a newspaper ad. The ad offered 48 paid work to a red-headed man. Wilson gets the job and is paid 4 pounds a week for short periods of afternoon work. 49 suddenly without notice the job stops. Wilson wants Holmes's assistance to discover what happened. Holmes 50 a description of Spaulding and goes to see him at Wilson's shop. He notices that the knees of Spaulding's trousers are 51 . Then Holmes taps on the pavement 52 Wilson's shop. Next he calls a police inspector and the director of the bank that is behind Wilson's shop. The four men hide in the dark bank vault (金库) and wait. Soon two men, one of whom is Spaulding, 53 from a tunnel cut into the vault's floor and are captured. The two men had 54 the Red-headed League to keep Wilson away while they dug the 55 to the bank vault.
41. A. imaginable B. intelligible C. powerful D. unforgettable
42. A. criminals B. processes C. details D. expressions
43. A. consulting B. investing C. conducting D. enquiring
44. A. natives B. detectives C. officials D. rivals
45. A. colleges B. partners C. relatives D. victims
46. A. including B. representing C. involving D. praising
47. A. urged B. helped C. warned D. forced
48. A. dearly B. fully C. highly D. earnestly
49. A. Therefore B. Furthermore C. Meanwhile D. Then
50. A. turns to B. asks for C. takes down D. works out
51. A. dirty B. ordinary C. special D. wet
52. A. on top of B. at the back of C. in front of D. in the middle of
53. A. escape B. emerge C. run D. keep
54. A. invented B. organized C. supervised D. commanded
55. A. yard B. wall C. hole D. tunnel
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)
Israeli company Watergen has produced an appliance that generates clean, drinkable water out of air. The device called GENNY is small enough to be used in a home or office but can generate up to 30 liters of water a day.
The water that GENNY produces is not only clean enough to drink, it's also often cleaner than tap water.
GENNY takes air in and passes it through a filter to remove dust and dirt. The filter is powerful enough to work even in areas with high air pollution. The air then passes through a chamber where heating and cooling cause water vapor in the air to condense (凝结). This water is then passed through several more filters and minerals are added to make it healthier and taste better. Finally, the water is stored in a tank where it is continually circulated to keep it fresh.
A larger model, called the GEN-350, can produce up to 900 liters of water per day. The GEN-350 is now being used in hospitals that previously did not have a reliable source of fresh, clean water. Watergen has also developed an emergency response vehicle (ERV) that can carry a GEN-350 unit wherever it is needed. In addition to the GEN-350, the ERV carries a portable generator that supplies electricity for the GEN-350.
Watergen's ERV is designed to bring water to people who are suffering from the effects of a serious earthquake, fire, flood or other situation. Once such incident occurred in Northern California in 2018. A fire started at a camp site and spread quickly over a wide area, destroying many thousands of acres of trees and many homes. The town of Paradise, California, was hit particularly hard. One of Watergen's ERVs was driven to Paradise, where it provided water for its citizens and rescue workers.
56. What does the article point out about Watergen's devices?
A. They're manufactured in numerous countries.
B. They're very difficult to operate sometimes.
C. They cost less than they did years ago.
D. They're available in different sizes.
57. What does GENNY accomplish by adding ingredients to the water?
A. It satisfies local water regulations.
B. It improves the flavor of the water.
C. It prepares the water for shipment abroad.
D. It keeps the water at the right temperature.
58. According to the article, what happens inside GENNY'S tank?
A. The water is transferred to plastic bottles.
B. The bacteria in the water are destroyed.
C. The quality of the water is carefully tested.
D. The water is kept moving at all times.
59. What can Watergen do using its ERV?
A. Respond to natural disasters.
B. Put its competitors out of business.
C. Increase its profit margins.
D. Deal with customers' complaints.
(B)

Have you ever tried an escape room? I first experienced one in Montana, U.S.A. with my wife, Pauline. We went to one to celebrate her father's birthday. Her entire family loves games and puzzles, so trying an escape room was a perfect activity for us. The room's theme was "the missing scientist." We played the role of investigating detectives. We entered the room and discovered we were "trapped." We then had only 60 minutes to escape before the room "exploded."
We had to search every corner of the room for clues in order to get out. As we did, we solved simple calculations, unscrambled codes and found keys to secret boxes. Getting one clue involved running balls through a maze. That took some skill! Together we solved every puzzle and escaped with just a few minutes to spare.
Pauline and I now live in Taipei. We tried our first escape room here over a year ago. It was such an amazing experience that we did two more almost immediately afterward. We have become completely hooked on Taipei's escape rooms.
Escape rooms in Taipei are well designed. Inside one, you feel as if you had just stepped into a story. It could be a thriller, a legend or something from sci-fi. Tricks and technology complete the illusion created by the room's theme. And there's always a variety of engaging puzzles.
Different companies offer a number of rooms to try. Some are suitable for just a few friends while others are big and require a large group of people to solve. But be warned: Some escape rooms are extraordinary because they are intense. We learned that the hard way when we invited a large group of friends to one. Some of them had never tried an escape room before. They were a little nervous, but we assured them that escape rooms are relaxing and fun. "They aren't scary or too high pressure," we said. Well, we were wrong. It turns out some are a bit over the top, but we enjoyed that, too! There is nothing like the feeling of solving problems as a team.
60. What was the purpose of the writer and his wife entering the room in Montana for the first
time?
A. To take part in an activity. B. To investigate a case of a missing scientist.
C. To prove their ability. D. To celebrate his father-in-law's birthday.
61. Specifically, how many times had the writer and his wife experienced escape rooms mentioned
in the passage?
A. 1. B. 2. C. 3. D. 4.
62. What does the word "They" in bold in the last paragraph probably mean?
A. The writer's friends. B. The companies.
C. Escape rooms. D. The problems.
(C)
Learning more efficiently is a matter of time, but not in the way you might think. According to Hermann Ebbinghaus, the pioneer of quantitative memory research, you may have a new perspective about it.
The findings
Ebbinghaus is best known for two major findings: the forgetting curve and the learning curve.
The forgetting curve describes how new information fades away. Once you've "learned" something new, the fastest drop occurs in just 20 minutes; after a day, the curve levels off.
Within minutes, nearly half of what you've "learned" has disappeared.
Or not.
According to Benedict Carey, author of How We Learn, what we learn doesn't necessarily fade; it just becomes less accessible.
In my case, I hadn't forgotten a key point. I just didn't access that information when I needed it.
Working with our memory
Ebbinghaus would have agreed with Carey: He determined that even when we think we've forgotten something, some portion of what we learned is still filed away, which makes the process of relearning a lot more efficient.
As Ebbinghaus writes:
Suppose that a poem is relearned by heart. It then becomes evident that, although it seems totally forgotten, it still in a certain sense exists. The second learning requires noticeably less time or noticeably smaller number of repetitions than the first.
That, in a nutshell, is the power of spaced repetition.

The condition is simple. Learn something new, and within a short period of time you'll forget much of it. Repeat a learning session a day later, and you'll remember more. Repeat a session two days after that. and you'll remember even more. The key is to steadily increase the time intervals between relearning sessions.
And forgive yourself for forgetting. Accept that forgetting is actually a key to the process.
Why?
Forgetting is an essential part of learning. Relearning strengthens earlier memories. Relearning creates different context and connections. According to Carey, " 'Some breakdown' must occur for us to strengthen learning when we revisit the material. Without a little forgetting, you get no benefit from further study. It is what allows learning to build, like an exercised muscle."
The process of retrieving a memory - especially when you fail - strengthens access. That's why the best way to study isn't to reread; the best way to study is to quiz yourself. If you test yourself and answer incorrectly, not only are you more likely to remember the right answer after you look it up, you' ll also remember that you didn't remember.
Forgetting, and therefore repeating information, makes your brain assign that information greater importance.
63. According to Ebbinghaus' chart, we conclude that ______.
A. the best time to avoid forgetting is the sixth day after learning
B. we usually forget most of what we've learned on the sixth day
C. forgetting really exists almost in the whole process of learning
D. what has been learned will be forgotten completely in any case
64. Why does the writer say, "Forgetting is actually a key to the process."?
A. Because forgetting itself is one of the steps in our learning.
B. Because forgetting can help us benefit from further learning.
C. Because relearning can create new context and materials for us.
D. Because learning memory is just like muscle memory in exercise.
65. What does the word "retrieve" in the last paragraph but one most probably mean?
A. To reappear in the place. B. To consolidate something in time.
C. To memorize something firmly. D. To find and bring back something.
66. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. Forget More with Less Repetition B. Learn More with Less Effort
C. Two Amazing Curves in Learning D. Two Different Findings in Forgetting
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. But street performers often help each other out
B. And on a good day, artists can earn a good amount of money
C. Their purpose of performing is to make themselves known to others
D. Most, however, leave a hat or an instrument case out for tips
E. This will make the show more enjoyable for them and for you
F. In this way, they're likely to be mature more quickly
On streets all around the world today, people are performing. Musicians sing or play instruments while other people may juggle (玩杂耍), dance or mime. Some perform as living statues, standing perfectly still in costumes and makeup designed to make them look like statues. Artists perform out in the open, allowing people to enjoy their art for free. 67 .
For up-and-coming artists, busking (街头卖艺), or street performance, is a great way to spread awareness of their talent. They may leave business cards out when they perform or sell CDs. Busking is also a way to practice playing in front of a crowd. 68 .
It's important for street performers to think carefully about where they'll perform. Obviously, places with more people mean they can earn more money. A covered spot will keep the performers comfortable, out of the sun and the rain, But they need to avoid blocking shop entrances. And in some cities, certain artists have places where they typically perform. New performers should respect them and wait until they're done to set up there. 69 , telling each other when they'll finish up or even saving each other places.
If you're a musician and want to busk, have a variety of songs ready. This is especially important if you're performing in front of a shop or a seating area. Playing the same three songs over and over will get annoying really quickly. One performer recommends having at least an hour's worth of music prepared.
Finally, have fun. Remember to look up, smile and interact with your audience wherever you are. 70 .
IV. Summary Writing
71. 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.
Hanks, wining the Golden Globe Cecil B. deMille Award which is for "outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment", shared a story of when he worked in his first professional job as an intern at the Great Lakes Shakespeare Festival. Hanks said he and his fellow interns showed up to rehearsals after doing a little too much partying the previous night. The director wasn't having it.
"He screamed at us," said Hanks. "You know what your job is?" the director asked. "You have got to show up on time, and you have to know the text, and you have to have a head full of ideas. Otherwise I can't do my job."
And there it is, a simple, brilliant, three-step formula for success:
Show up on time, know the text and have a head full of ideas.
Show up on time
"Showing up on time is one of the greatest liberating acts you can give yourself in a movie. You have the freedom of being there early enough to settle down - because when the time comes, you have to hit the marks, " explains Hanks.
Know the text
"Knowing your text - it's not just your lines, it's the whole thing," Hanks continued. "You might not be right in the opinion you bring to it. But you've got to come at it with some direction."
In a word, Hanks is speaking here about preparation. Generally speaking, the more prepared you are, the more successful you'll be.
Think about it - professional athletes, creatives even analysts, it's not the smartest or most talented person in the room who's the most successful.
It's the one who comes most prepared.
Have a head full of ideas
Speaking to this final point, Hanks said the following:
"Bring anything. Try anything. They might not use it. If it is not fit, they won't use it. "
The best companies are successful because their employees are constantly seeking to try new things to grow and improve.
Routines and processes are helpful, but growth doesn't happen when you always do things the exact same way. Growth is a result of being willing to take risks, to break out of your comfort zone and to embrace failure when it happens.
Because out of failure comes learning. And out of learning comes growth.
V. Translation
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
72. 我们要寻求人与自然和谐共存，积极应对气候变化。(between)
73. 中国教育正在发生一场崭新的革命，看来数字化转型势在必行。(seem)
74. 这两年新冠病毒改变了我们的生活，期间有些地方的学生不得不采用线上学习的方式。
(adopt)
75. 那个退休老大爷每天都要上抖音做节目，他还有不少的粉丝，这可能是他如此痴迷于抖
音的具体原因吧！(which)
VI. Guided Writing
76. Directions: Write an English composition in 120—150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
现在，除了在实体店购物以外，线上购物的方式也是多种多样，有社区团购，有抖音带货，还有自己直接在线上商家购物等等。你最喜欢哪一种线上购物方式，请介绍一下。
文章必须包括：
l 简单介绍一种你熟悉的线上购物；
l 对你所购买物品及售后服务做反馈评价。
（注：文中不要出现真实姓名和学校）
参考答案和听力录音文字材料
1-10 BBBDB ACACD 11-20 ABDCD BCABD
21. processed 22. that 23. controlling 24. Since 25. is eaten
26. must 27. that 28. to achieve 29. has convinced 30. safer
31. D 32. H 33. A 34. I 35. C 36. E 37. K 38. B 39. G 40. F
41-55 DCABD CACDB ACBAD
56-59 DBDA 60-62 DDC 63-66 CADB 67-70 DBAE
71. It is about three critical aspects Tom Hanks mentioned for success: punctuation, preparation and creation. Punctuation means not being late, which can help us get more calm and confidence. Preparation means we should prepare as much as possible even for all details. Creation means we should try to be creative and not afraid of failures. (55w)
72. We need to seek harmonious coexistence between man and nature, and actively respond to climate change.
73. A brand new revolution is happening in Chinese education, which seems that digital transformation is a trend and must in the future.
74. Covid-19 has been changing our life in the past two years, during which students in some areas have to adopt online learning.
75. The old retired man is always making his own programme on TikTok every day, and he has a lot of fans, which might be the concrete reason he is so fascinated with TikTok.

Listening Comprehension
Section A
1. M: Do I have to come back for further treatment?
W: Yes. You need to have a slight operation on your leg next week.
Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?
2. M: How long will we stay at the town?
W: We'll stay here for two nights. That means we will leave for the next destination on the morning of May eleventh.
Q: When did the speakers arrive?
3. M: Are you going to mow the lawn in front of the house?
W: I think we'll water the flowers in the flower bed first.
Q: Where are the speakers working?
4. M: My favorites are jogging and skiing. What's your favorite?
W: Swimming and walking are my great favorites.
Q: What are the two speakers talking about?
5. W: I saw Robbie at the hospital. What's wrong with him?
M: His father fell seriously ill.
Q: What was Robbie doing at the hospital?
6. M: I have reserved a table for three for 7 o'clock. Will you join us?
W: I'd love to, but the professor's lecture ends at 8, and I can't leave halfway.
Q: What does the woman mean?
7. W: Why haven't we received the morning newspaper yet?
M: The postman sometimes delivers it in the afternoon.
Q: What can we learn from the conversation?
8. W: I've learned there was a breakthrough in medicine in a leading medical journal.
M: Do you mean the miracle drug which can cure mental disorder?
Q: What does the man mean?
9. W: I learned to speak English in primary school, but I really never spoke the language
until I moved to London.
M: Communicating with native speakers makes all the difference, doesn't it?
Q: What does the man mean?
10. M: Mrs. Johnson, I was wondering if you could tell me how I did in the history exam.
W: Sorry, Mr. Brown locked all his things including your exam paper in the drawer.
Q: What does the woman mean?
Section B
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
Have you ever lost your car in a parking lot? It happens. You park and go shopping. When you get back, you don't have a clue where your car is. Then you start wandering around clicking the panic button on your car keys so the alarm goes off. It can be frustrating, especially on a hot, sunny day.
Do you need to install an expensive GPS system to keep track of your car? No. That's too expensive. Plus, you would need to pay a monthly fee just to use it. But now there is a way to track your vehicle without spending a coin.
A California-based startup company was able to make this a reality. They created a tiny device that works with your smartphone, and it could be exactly what you're looking for! It's called TrackR. It is a tracking device the size of a quarter. It's changing the way we keep track of the important things in our lives.
It's easy! Install the free TrackR app on your smartphone, connect the app to your device and you're ready to go! Simply attach TrackR to whatever you want to keep labels on. You can attach it to your keys, briefcase, wallet, your latest tech devices and anything else you don't want to lose. Then use the TrackR app to locate your missing item in seconds.
Now listen again, please.
Questions:
11. Why isn't a GPS system a good way to track your car according to the passage?
12. What do we know about TrackR from the passage?
13. What can be used to describe TrackR?
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
Americans love Christmas trees. More than 35 million Christmas trees were bought last year in the United States.
It is estimated that 10.9 million artificial trees were sold in 2016, compared to 24.5 million natural trees. The average cost of a natural tree was $40, and about $79 for an artificial one.
40 percent of people who bought natural trees last year chose them at tree farms and cut the trees themselves. Real trees are better for the environment because as trees grow, they collect carbon dioxide and other gases while supplying fresh oxygen. The trees also protect water supplies.
Many people throw away their natural trees when the holiday season ends. But some people recycle them. There are many ways to do this. Artificial trees which come mostly from China can be reused for years. Families use them for an average of six to nine years before throwing them away. These trees can remain in a landfill for hundreds of years.
Now listen again, please.
Questions:
14. How many natural Christmas trees did Americans buy in 2016?
15. What happens to most real Christmas trees after the Christmas season?
16. What happens to most artificial Christmas trees after the Christmas season?
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
Terry: What are you going to do after final exams, Leah?
Leah: I expect I'll be working. I'm looking for a summer job that pays well. How about you?
Terry: I'll be too busy to work. I'm taking a couple of language courses this summer.
Leah: Well, I'm taking a math course in the evening. But that won't stop me from getting a job.
Terry: Don't you want to have a good rest before your senior year?
Leah: I’d love to, but I can't afford it. If I can't save money from my summer job, I won't be able to attend university after high school
Terry: Why? Won't your parents help with your university expenses?
Leah: They'll contribute, of course. But they told me they wouldn't pay for everything.
Terry: Why not? They make an adequate amount of money, don't they?
Leah: Yes, but they said I should learn to pay my own way.
Terry: They're right, I guess. And if you focus on your studies, you'll be able to do that!
Leah: They also say a summer job provides more than just money.
Terry: Like what?
Leah: Like work experience and the chance to develop important skills.
Terry: Important skills? Making hamburgers or cutting grass?