2023届上海市高考英语冲刺模拟试卷之三含答案

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 2023届上海市高考英语冲刺模拟试卷之三

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. The man lost his keys
B. The door needed repairing

C. The man couldn't open the door
D. The man didn't want to enter the room
2.
A. No longer
B. 30 minutes
C. A quarter of an hour
D. 45 minutes
3.
A. Next to the bookstore
B. Behind the bookstore

C. Far from the bookstore
D. On the right side of the bookstore
4.
A. He has a promising job
B. He is able to finish the task

C. He and his boss get along well
D. The job is boring
5.
A. Her suit is out of date
B. Red skirt is too bright

C. Orange skirt doesn't match her suit
D. The dress proved to be ill-fitting
6.
A. On a bus
B. In a department store
C. At a concert
D. In the street
7.
A. Stop bothering the woman
B. Lend the book to the woman

C. Show the woman where the library is
D. Give her his book
8.
A. She didn't like the paintings there

B. She believed the painting course is too abstract

C. she had a good taste for art

D. She would like to have one of the paintings on display
9.
A. She is glad to lend her car

B. She refuses to lend her car

C. She will first insure the car before lending it

D. She doesn't know what the man is going to do with her car
10.
A. Two students
B. A student and a parent

C. A teacher and a student
D. A student and a supervisor

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. Your eyesight.
B. Your driving skills.
C. Your car's mechanical condition.
D. Your knowledge of traffic regulations.
12. A. To practise driving with an experienced driver.
B. To drive under normal highway condition.
C. To have the car checked by the license office.
D. To use it as an identification card.
13. A. The license office provides the vehicle for the test.
B. The examiner shows how to start, stop or park.
C. The examiner watches you driving in your car.
D. The test is carried out when there is no traffic.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. The silk T-shirt in white color.
B. The cotton T-shirt with a slogan or pictures.
C. The nylon T-shirt worn on playground.
D. The wool T-shirt worn for work.
15. A. T-shirts feel soft and wash well.
B. T-shirts are smart and comfortable.
C. T-shirts go well with trousers.
D. T-shirts are suitable for the evening wear.
16. A. New designs are being adopted.
B. Advertisements are being widely used.
C. New technology is being employed.
D. More synthetic materials are being introduced.

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.
When will Sandra leave for the holidays?
17 afternoon.
Why did Sandra think Jeff couldn't fly home?
Because all the seats have been 18
How far is Jeffs home?
It is only 19 miles from here.
How does Sandra describe her family?
The six kids are really 20 .
Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.
What did the Minister announce yesterday?
The construction of three more 21 .
What is the purpose of the energy plans?
To meet the demands for 22 .
What does the woman complain of the radioactive wastes?
They are 23 into the water and the underground.
What does the man think of the nuclear power?
It is 24 .
Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

II. Grammar and vocabulary
Section A
(A)
I have to say that my mom is stricter than most parents, and I’m the kind of kid who has a lot of my own thoughts.
I (25)_______ (use) think that she’s just a picky person that likes to make things more difficult for me, so we once sat down and talked face to face trying to clarify every misunderstanding we have between us. I (26)_________ (convince) and decided to change my attitude towards her. My mom told me that as we grow, she’s also growing, too. Every day, she learns something new about being a mom, and her knowledge of becoming a good mom gradually grows.
(27)__________ time passes by, I began to realize that most of her rules, or should I say “point of view”, are really to protect us. We teenagers often think that parents are conservative (保守的), and they know nothing about us, but honestly, we’re actually still too young (28)__________ (know) what’s really best for us.
Parents can be wrong sometimes because nobody’s perfect, and they may be just like my mom who is still on her way to (29)__________ (be) a perfect parent! So, to those who often argue with their parents like me: next time, when you really disagree with (30)__________ your parents say, stop and tell yourself that your parents would never try to do (31)__________ to harm you because they love you before you yell at them.
Finally, I really want my mom to know how sorry I am for always yelling at her breaking her heart. I really do want to change because I love her just as much as she loves me.
(B)
When I was in junior high school, darkness began filling my mind. I don’t know the day or the reason why it began. All I know is that I started feeling hopeless and worthless. I hid in my room, (32)__________ (stare) out of the window, thinking about all my failures. I even questioned (33)__________ being alive was worthwhile. My dark mood wasn’t constant. It would fade at times, but it always returned.
It was my parents that helped me identify the shadow (34)__________ hung over my life — depression. Depression is (35)__________ mental illness that drains your energy and prevents you from enjoying life. It can keep you from succeeding at school or work or from connecting with others. At its (36)__________ (bad), depression can even lead to suicide.
When your mood is dark, how do you know whether you are depressed or just sad? Think about how long the feelings (37)__________ (last). If they have persisted for weeks or months, get help.
No one (38)__________ face depression alone. If you’re depressed, find someone — a friend, parent, teacher or pastor — and tell them your feelings. Consider seeing a doctor or psychologist, if they are getting worse.
When I was depressed, I was (39)__________ (embarrass) to tell anyone. I didn’t want to seem weak or needy. But when I told my friends, they supported and encouraged me.
In fact, (40)__________ depression affects many people worldwide, treatments are available and can bring hope and joy back into their life.

Section B
Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A. launched B. unpleasant C. applying D. technically E. impact
F. coating G. fixed H. miraculously I. superior J. advances K.creation
How would you like to wear the same underwear (内衣裤) for weeks? Owing to the work that has gone into developing intelligent materials, this may not be as 41 as it sounds. Self-cleaning clothes have now been created, and these new materials provide 42 resistance to dirt as well as water. As a result, they require much less cleaning than traditional materials.
The 43 of self-cleaning clothes provides an example of how nature helps scientists develop better products. This self-cleaning nature is known as the “lotus effect”. The name comes, of course, from the lotus leaves, which are famous for growing in muddy lakes and rivers while remaining almost 44
clean. By observing nature, scientists are 45 the qualities of the lotus leaves to the materials they have engineered. Because of this, some remarkable new products have been 46 . Among them are special windows that are resistant to dirt and water. A special 47 on these windows not only prevents dirt from sticking to their surfaces, but also allows dust to be easily washed off by the rain. In fact, these new windows have already been 48 to some cars. Even when traveling at high speed through rain, these cars never have to use their windshield wipers (雨刮器).
Although we have already seen some practical applications, even more dramatic 49 will be made in the future, and they will, perhaps, change our world completely. Undoubtedly, technology is an important development, and it will have an even bigger 50 on our lives.


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.
Everyone in business has been told that success is all about attracting and retaining (留住) customers. It sounds simple and achievable. But, 51 , words of wisdom are soon forgotten. Once companies have attracted customers they often 52 the second half of the story. In the excitement of beating off the competition, negotiating prices, securing orders, and delivering the product, managers tend to become carried away. They forget what they regard as the boring side of business— 53 that the customer remains a customer.
54 to concentrate on retaining as well as attracting customers costs business huge amounts of money annually. It has been estimated that the average company loses between 10 and 30 per cent of its customers every years. In constantly changing 55 , this is not surprising. What is surprising is the fact that few companies have any idea how many customers they have lost.
Only now are organizations beginning to wake up to those lost opportunities and calculate the 56 implications. Cutting down the number of customers a company loses can make a big 57 in its performance. Research in the US found that a five per cent decrease in the number of defecting (流失的) customers led to 58 increases of between 25 and 85 per cent.
In the US, Domino’s Pizza estimates that a regular customer is worth more than $5,000 over ten years. A customer who receives a poor quality product or service on their first visit and 59 never returns, is losing the company thousands of dollars in 60 profits (more if you consider how many people they are likely to tell about their bad experience).
The logic behind cultivating customer 61 is impossible to deny. “In practice most companies’ marketing effort is focused on getting customers, with little attention paid to 62 them”, says Adrian Payne of Cornfield University’ School of Management. “Research suggests that there is a close relationship between retaining customers and making profits. 63 customers tend to buy more, are predictable and usually cost less to service than new customers. Furthermore, they tend to be less price 64 , and may provide free word-of-mouth advertising. Retaining customers also makes it 65 for competitors to enter a market or increase their share of a market.
51. A. in particular B. in reality C. at least D. first of all
52. A. emphasize B. doubt C. overlook D. believe
53. A. denying B. ensuring C. arguing D. proving
54. A. Moving B. Hoping C. Starting D. Failing
55. A. markets B. tastes C. prices D. expenses
56. A. culture B. social C. financial D. economical
57. A. promise B. plan C. mistake D. difference
58. A. cost B. opportunity C. profit D. budget
59. A. as a result B. on the whole C. in conclusion D. on the contrary
60. A. huge B. potential C. extra D. reasonable
61. A. beliefs B. loyalty C. habits D. interest
62. A. altering B. understanding C. keeping D. attracting
63. A. Assumed B. Respected C. Established D. Unexpected
64. A. agreeable B. flexible C. friendly D. sensitive
65. A. unfair B. difficult C. essential D. convenient

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
The teacher who did the most to encourage me was, as it happened, my aunt. She was Myrtle C. Manigault, the wife of my mother’s brother Bill. She taught in second grade at all-black Summer School in Camden, New Jersey. During my childhood and youth, Aunt Myrtle encouraged me to develop every aspect of my potential, without regard for what was considered practical or possible for black females. I liked to sing; she listened to my voice and pronounced it good. I couldn’t dance; she taught me the basic dancing steps. She took me to the theatre not just children’s theatre but adult comedies and dramas—and her faith that I could appreciate adult plays was not disappointed.
My aunt also took down books from her extensive library and shared them with me. I had books at home, but they were all serious classics. Even as a child I had a strong liking for humor, and I’ll never forget the joy of discovering Don Marquis’s Archy & Mehitabel through her.
Most important, perhaps, Aunt Myrtle provided my first opportunity to write for publication. A writer herself for one of the black newspapers, she suggested my name to the editor as a “youth columnist”. My column, begun when I was fourteen, was supposed to cover teenage social activities—and it did—but it also gave me the freedom to write on many other subjects as well as the habit of gathering material, the discipline of meeting deadlines, and, after graduation from college six years later, a solid collection of published material that carried my name and was my passport to a series of writing jobs.
Today Aunt Myrtle is still an enthusiastic supporter of her “favourite niece”. Like a diamond, she has reflected a bright, multifaceted (多面的) image of possibilities to every pupil who has crossed her path.
66. Which of the following did Aunt Myrtle do to the author during her childhood and youth?
A. She lent her some serious classics. B. She cultivated her taste for music.
C. She discovered her talent for dancing. D. She introduced her to adult plays.
67. What does Archy and Mehitabel in Paragraph 3 probably refer to?
A. A book of great fun. B. A writer of high fame.
C. A serious masterpiece. D. A heartbreaking play.
68. Aunt Myrtle recommended the author to a newspaper editor mainly to ______.[来
A. develop her capabilities for writing B. give her a chance to collect material
C. involve her in teenage social activities D. offer her a series of writing jobs
69. We can conclude from the passage that Aunt Myrtle was a teacher who ______.
A. trained pupils to be diligent and well-disciplined
B. gave pupils confidence in exploiting their potential
C. emphasized what was practical or possible for pupils.
D. helped pupils overcome difficulties in learning


B
Humpback whales

Humpback whales are sometimes called performers of the ocean. This is because they can make impressive movements when they dive. The name “humpback”, which is the common name for this whale, refers to the typical curve shape the whale’s back forms as it dives.[来
Sometimes the humpback will dive with a fantastic movement, known as a breach. During breaching the whale uses its powerful tail flukes to lift nearly two-thirds of its body out of the water in a giant leap. A breach might also include a sideways twist with fins stretched out like wings, as the whale reaches the height of the breach.
A humpback whale breathes air at the surface of the water through two blowholes which are located near the top of the head. It blows a double stream of water that can rise up to 4 meters above the water.
The humpback has a small dorsal fin located towards the tail flukes about two-thirds of the way down its back. Other distinguishing features include large pectoral fins, which may be up to a third of the body length, and unique black and white spots on the underside of the tail flukes. These markings are like fingerprints: no two are the same.
Humpback whales live in large groups. They communicate with each other through complex “songs”.
Quick Facts[
Size:
14m~18m in length
30~50 tons in weight
Living
Open ocean and shallow coastline waters
Environment:
From warm tropical (热带的) waters, where they breed, to cold polar waters, where they eat.
Diet:
Shellfish, plants and fish of small size
Hunting:
Sometimes in groups, in which several whales form a circle under the water, blowing bubbles that form a “net” around a school of fish. The fish are then forced up to the surface in a concentrated mass.
Current state:
endangered; it is estimated that there are about 5000~7000 humpback whales worldwide.
70. According to Quick Facts, a humpback whale ______.
A. cannot survive in waters near the shore
B. doesn’t live in the same waters all the time
C. lives mainly on underwater plants
D. prefers to work alone when hunting food
71. To make a breach, a humpback whale must ______.
A. use its tail flukes to leap out of the water B. twist its body sideways to jump high.
C. blow two streams of water D. communicate with a group of humpbacks.
72. From the passage we can learn that a humpback whale ______.
A. has its unique markings on it tail flukes B. has black and white fingerprints
C. gets its name from the way it hunts D. is a great performer due to its songs

C
Human remains of ancient settlements will be reburied and lost to science under a law that threatens research into the history of humans in Britain, a group of leading archeologists (考古学家) says. In a letter addressed to the justice secretary, Ken Clarke, 40 archaeologists write of their “deep and widespread concern” about the issue. It centers on the law introduced by the Ministry of Justice in 2008 which requires all human remains unearthed in England and Wales to be reburied within two years, regardless of their age. The decision means scientists have too little time to study bones and other human remains of national and cultural significance.
“Your current requirement that all archaeologically unearthed human remains should be reburied, whether after a standard period of two years or a further special extension, is contrary to basic principles of archaeological and scientific research and of museum practice,” they write.
The law applies to any pieces of bone uncovered at around 400 dig sites, including the remains of 60 or so bodies found at Stonehenge in 2008 that date back to 3,000 BC. Archaeologists have been granted a temporary extension to give them more time, but eventually the bones will have to be returned to the ground.
The arrangements may result in the waste of future discoveries at sites such as Happisburgh in Norfolk, where digging is continuing after the discovery of stone tools made by early humans 950,000 years ago. If human remains were found at Happisburgh, they would be the oldest in northern Europe and the first indication of what this species was. Under the current practice of the law those remains would have to be reburied and effectively destroyed. Before 2008, guidelines allowed for the proper preservation and study of bones of sufficient age and historical interest, while the Burial Act 1857 applied to more recent remains. The Ministry of Justice assured archaeologists two years ago that the law was temporary, but has so far failed to revise it.
Mike Parker Pearson, an archaeologist at Sheffield University, said: “Archaeologists have been extremely patient because we were led to believe the ministry was sorting out this problem, but we feel that we cannot wait any longer.”
The ministry has no guidelines on where or how remains should be reburied, or on what records should be kept.
73. According to the passage, scientists are unhappy with the law mainly because ______.
A. it is only a temporary measure on the human remains
B. it is unreasonable and thus destructive to scientific research
C. it was introduced by the government without their knowledge
D. it is vague about where and how to rebury human remains　　
74. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
A. Temporary extension of two years will guarantee scientists enough time.
B. Human remains of the oldest species were dug out at Happisburgh.
C. Human remains will have to be reburied despite the extension of time.
D. Scientists have been warned that the law can hardly be changed.
75. What can be inferred about the British law governing human remains?
A. The Ministry of Justice did not intend it to protect human remains.
B. The Burial Act 1857 only applied to remains uncovered before 1857.
C. The law on human remains hasn’t changed in recent decades.
D. The Ministry of Justice has not done enough about the law.
76. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?
A. New discoveries should be reburied, the government demands.
B. Research time should be extended, scientists require.
C. Law on human remains needs thorough discussion, authorities say.
D. Law could bury ancient secrets for ever, archeologists warn.

Section C
Directions: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.
Sociologists have long recognised that organisations of less than 200 individuals can operate through the free flow of information among the members. Once their size goes beyond this figure, the organizations are getting less flexible. So it seems necessary to prevent total disorder resulting from failures of communication.
One solution to this problem would, of course, be to structure large organisations into smaller units of a size that can act as a group. By allowing these groups to build reliance on each other, larger organizations can be built up. However, merely having groups of, say, 150 will never of itself be a complete solution to the problems of the organization. Something else is needed: the people involved must be able to build direct personal relationships. To allow free flow of information, they have to be able to communicate with each other in a casual way. Maintaining too formal a structure of relationships inevitably prevents the way a system works.
The importance of this was drawn to my attention two years ago by the case of a TV station. Whether by chance or by design, it so happened that there were almost exactly 150 people in the station. The whole process worked very smoothly as an organization for many years until they were moved into purpose-built accommodation. Then, for no apparent reason, the work seemed to be more difficult to do, not to say less satisfying.
It was some time before they work out what the problem was. It turn out that, when the architects were designing the new building, they decided that the coffee room where everyone ate their sandwiches at lunch times was an unnecessary luxury and so did away with it. And with that, they accidentally destroyed the close social networks that strengthened the whole organization. What had apparently been happening was that, as people gathered informally over their sandwiches in the coffee room, useful information was casually being exchanged.
(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN EIGHT WORDS.)
77.What size of an organization may lead to communication failures?
78. What are the two solutions to the communication problem within a large organization?
79. After the TV station moved into new accommodation, its operation ______________________.
80. From the case of the TV station, we can conclude it is _____________ that make(s) an organization more successful.



第Ⅱ卷 (共47分)
I. Translation
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
1. 你为什么不在网上订票? (Why)

2. 我常把王海误认为他的双胞胎弟弟，因为他们长得太像了。(mistake)

3. 对父母而言，没有什么能与孩子的身心健康相比。 (compare)

4. 自从出国留学后，她就不再和我们保持联系了。 (No longer)

5. 如果能找到任何适合你的学习方法，你的学习效率就可能明显提高。(whatever)










II. Guided Writing
Directions: Write an English composition in 120—150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
假如你是启明中学（Ming Qi Middle School）的李明，想申请一个扶贫项目，帮助贫困地区的儿童。根据以下启事，写一封申请信（信中不能提到真实姓名和学校）。


启事
国际儿童基金会将资助中学生开展扶贫项目，以帮助贫困地区的儿童。申请成功者将获得项目经费2000元。
有意者请来信告知：
1） 你个人的基本情况；
2） 你对申请项目的基本设想；
3） 项目经费的使用计划。
联系方式: 2011hope@icf.org

















英语答题卷 姓名 学号______
I. Listening comprehension (30’)
1-5 _____________ 6-10 ___________ 11-13 ______ 14-16 ________
17. _______________ 18. _____________ 19. ___________ 20. __________
21. _______________ 22. ___________________
23.________________ 24. ___________________

II. Grammar (16’) 每题1分
25._______ 26.__________. 27.___________28.__________.29.__________.30.__________. 31._____________
32.__________ 33.____________ 34._____________ 35._______________ 36.____________
37.__________ 38.____________ 39._____________ 40._______________

III. Vocabulary (9’) 每题1分
41._____42. ______43. _____ 44.______45.______ 46.____ 47. ___ 48. ___ 49. ____

IV. Reading (15’+32’)
50~54._______________ 55~59. _______________ 60~64. _______________

(A) 65~68._____________ (B) 69~71.__________________ (C) 73~75 ._______________

76.________________________________________________________________

77._______________________________________________________________

78.________________________________________________________________

79.________________________________________________________________

Translation (22’)
1 __________________________________________________________________________
2 __________________________________________________________________________
3 _________________________________________________________________________
4 _________________________________________________________________________
5 __________________________________________________________________________
writing（25分）
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测试参考答案

Grammar and Vocabulary

SectionA
25. used to 26. was convinced 27. As 28. to know 29. being 30. what 31. anything
32. staring 33. whether 34. that/which 35. a 36. worst 37. have lasted 38. should/can
39. embarrassed 40. although/though

Section B 41—45. BIKHC 46—50.AFGJE
Reading comprehension (50分)
Section A 51—55. BCBDA 56—60. CDCAB 61—65. BCCDB
Section B 66—69. DAAB 70—72. BAA 73—76. BCDD
Section C
77. An organization of more than 200 individuals.
78.. Structuring smaller organizations and building direct personal relationships.
79. seemed to be more difficult / less satisfying
80.. the close social networks / the free flow of information / the causal communication


第二卷
I. Translation（only for reference）
1. Why not / Why don’t you book tickets online / reserve the ticket(s) on the Internet?
2. I often mistake Wang Hai for his twin brother because they look so similar / very much alike.
3. As for parents, nothing can be compared with their children’s physical and mental health.
4. No longer has she kept in touch with us since she went abroad for further study / education.
5. If you can find whatever learning method (that) suits you, your study / learning efficiency is likely to improve remarkably.





II.Guided Writing (25分)
Sample Answer one
　　Dear Sirs,
I’m Li Ming, a student from Mingqi High School of Shanghai. As I’ve always been interested in charity, I’m writing to you in the hope that I could be given the 2,000-yuan fund to carry out my project to help children in poverty-stricken areas.
　　My poverty-relief program is divided into three parts. In the initial stage, I’ll try to purchase textbooks for subjects such as English and Maths. Given that new books are usually expensive, I’ll be on the look-out for good-quality second-hand books. The second stage of my program is to recruit high school students who have a strong desire to help pupils in poor areas. Surely they should be armed with relative knowledge to be qualified teachers. Lastly, we will set out for primary schools, which are selected and contacted in advance, to carry out our program.
　　As to how to allocate the money, I’d like to use 1,000 for textbooks, and the rest to pay for the travelling fee of volunteers.
　　I am looking forward to your reply, thanks!
　　Yours,











听力文字稿及答案：

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; Why are you standing outside the room instead of entering?
M; I tried all my keys in the lock, but it won't open.
Q: What happened? (C)
2. M; The bus is always late.
W; I know. I've been waiting for it for half an hour. If it doesn't come in another 15 minutes, I'll go on foot.
Q : How much longer will the woman wait for the bus? (C)
3. M; Excuse me, could you tell me where the post office is?
W; Turn left here, and it's right beside the bookstore.
Q: Where is the post office? (A)
4. W; How's your new job?
M: It seems promising, but the boss is hard to please.
Q: What do we know about the man's job? (A)
5. W: Well, how do I look?
M: Fine, but your orange skirt does not match your light green suit. Red would be much nicer.
Q: What is wrong with the woman's appearance? (C)
6. W: We have a wide selection of alarm clocks. What exactly do you have in mind?
M: I would like one that will waken me with soft music.
Q: Where does the conversation most likely take place? (B)
7. M; Liz, could I bother you for a moment. This book is already overdue, but I cannot leave my work to return it to the library now. Will you help me?
W; No problem. I happen to go in that direction.
Q: What will the man probably do next? (D)
8. M: Hi, Judy. It is said you have just come back from the art gallery. What do you think?
W; I guess it seems I haven't developed a taste for those abstract paintings.
Q: What does the woman mean? (A)
9. M; Can I borrow your car tomorrow?
W; Well, you know, it's still a new car. And I haven't insured it.
Q: What does the woman mean? (B)
10. M: I'm shocked that you managed to get an A on the physics test. You don't even come to my class.
W: Sorry! I promise I will follow the class rules next term.
Q: Who are the two speakers? (C)
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.
To get a driver's license, you must take three tests. The first test is a vision test. This test checks your eyes to see if you have to wear glasses when you drive. The second test is a written test that checks your knowledge of highway and traffic regulations. You can prepare for this test by studying a booklet that you can get in the driver's license office. After you pass the written test, you receive an instruction permit. This permit allows you to practise driving with an experienced driver. The last test you have to take is a road test. This checks your driving ability. If you pass it, you will receive your driver's license.
When you go to the driver's license office to take the road test, you must provide your own vehicle. First, the license examiner checks the mechanical condition of your car. Then the examiner gets into the car with you and asks you to drive in regular traffic. While you are driving, the examiner tests you for such things as starting, stopping, turning, backing, and parking. If you can't control the car properly, or if you break a traffic regulation while you are taking the test, you fail the examination. You will have to practise driving more until you take the road test again and pass it.
11. What is checked in the second test? (D)
12. What does the instruction permit allow you to do? (A)
13. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true about the road test? (C)
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
For many years, T-shirts were simply short-sleeved undershirts for men and boys. T-shirts used to be of one color — white. And since they were worn under shirts, they were generally not seen. Today T-shirts have become fashionable. It can be seen everywhere and on everyone. Women and Utile children wear T-shirts, so do teenagers, university students and men from all walks of life. T-shirts are worn on the playground, at the beach, or in town. They can also be worn for work. Yet T-shirts remain relatively inexpensive and long-wearing as well as easy to care for. Smart, comfortable and convenient to wear, they have become one of Americans' newest ideas on fashion. Although T-shirts are now available in a variety of bright materials and styles, the most popular kind is the traditional cotton T-shirts with a slogan or pictures printed on the front. A T-shirt may bear a single word, a popular phrase, pictures of famous singers, or an advertisement. As T-shirts are becoming more and more popular, new designs are coming up all die time.
14. What is me most popular kind of T-shirt? (B)
15. Why do people like to wear T-shirts so much today? (B)
16. What is being done to make T-shirts more attractive? (A)
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.
M; So, Sandra, you are going home for the holidays?
W; I am. I've booked a flight for tomorrow afternoon and I can't wait!
M: That sounds great.
W; What about you, Jeff? Going home, too?
M: I haven't decided yet, I'm still debating ...
W: Haven't decided? Oh, you're never going to get a flight out of here. I'm sure all the seats have been reserved by now. It's the holiday season, after all.
M; Well, it's not such a big deal for me. My family only lives about a hundred and fifty miles from here. I usually drive or take the train. It's a short trip.
W; Well, I try to get home as much as possible. We're a big family — there are six of us children — so it's always a lot of fun.
M: Six kids?
W: Yes. And we're all really close. You should see it — most of us are married too, so it makes a very crowded house over the holidays.
M; I can imagine.
W; Of course, there are too many people to cook dinner for. It's a real headache for my parents. So we end up going out for dinner.
M: Wow, interesting! Wish you a nice holiday I
(17. Tomorrow 18. reserved 19. 150 20. close)
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.
M; The Minister announced at a press conference yesterday the construction of diree more nuclear power stations. These will form a vital part of the government's energy plans for the next two decades and the plans will satisfy the country's growing demands for electricity.
W: They must be absolutely mad. More nuclear power stations!
M: OK. Jane. But we've got to get the energy from somewhere, haven't we? We can't just go on using oil and coal.
W; Look. The main point is that they're just not safe. Every one of these things is an accident waiting to happen.
M: Yes, OK. I agree there's a risk. Of course there is. But with modern technology, nuclear reactors are much safer.
W: Much safer! You must be joking. No. Look at all that radioactive wastes. They're dumped into the sea and the underground. Nobody really knows what'll happen in the long run.
M; That is a problem. Sure. But it's also true that nuclear energy is cheap and can produce electricity very quickly. Lots of countries have no alternatives. They don't have any oil, coal or anything. What are they supposed to do?
W; Oh, come on! There're lots of possibilities. Well, quite a few. We just haven't really looked at them seriously enough. There's solar energy, wind power and, what's called, wave power. We've still got a lot of coal.
M: All right. But they'll all take time and money to develop. We need energy now and the nuclear power is the best alternative.
(21. nuclear power stations 22. electricity 23. dumped 24. the best alternative / much safer)