2023届上海市长宁区高三下学期二模英语试卷(含答案)

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2022学年第二学期高三英语教学质量调研试卷
（考试时间120分钟；满分140分）
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. Discussing a term paper. B. Finalizing a contract.
C. Drawing up a business plan. D. Reviewing a co-authored article.
2. A. Mary missed her class last week. B. Her overcoat is as pretty as Mary’s.
C. Mary wore the overcoat last week. D. She is in the same class as the man.
3. A. She needs to rest for a while. B. She has to finish a paper.
C. She wants to attend a literature class. D. She’s just drunk a cup of coffee.
4. A. He joined in the rescue operation. B. He was pleased to get the medal.
C. He got away safe with his family. D. He used to be a firefighter.
5. A. Letter writing is going out of style. B. Only true friendship can last long.
C. She’s lost contact with most of her old friends. D. She keeps in regular touch with her classmates.
6. A. He has no appreciation of abstract paintings. B. He isn’t good at abstract thinking.
C. The woman possesses a natural talent for art. D. Women have a better artistic taste than men.
7. A. They are not used to living in a cold place. B. They will escape the snowstorm.
C. They have not booked their hotel room yet. D. They feel lucky to live in Florida.
8. A. Lily should have started a little earlier. B. Lily may be caught in a traffic jam.
C. He is annoyed about having to wait for Lily. D. He is looking forward to meeting Lily.
9. A. Ask the man to fix the refrigerator. B. Buy a refrigerator of better quality.
C. Switch off the refrigerator for a while. D. Have someone repair the refrigerator.
10. A. A well-done painting. B. A beautiful scene.
C. An illustration in a book. D. An excellent photo.
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short 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. A study of rabbits’ behavior. B. Advertising pet rabbits for sale.
C. Tips on pet rabbits keeping. D. Human-rabbit relationship.
12. A. They are clever enough to fool people. B. They like to have their own private space.
C. They need hours of outdoor exercise daily. D. They could do damage to household items.
13. A. Adorable young kids. B. More mature children.
C. Anyone who is fond of animals. D. Those who love hairy creatures.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. It gives top priority to security. B. It doesn’t charge for extra features.
C. It offers many optional locations. D. It gives 70% reduction in a monthly rent.
15. A. To explore different cultures in depth. B. To become a leader of the local program.
C. To earn enough money for a future trip. D. To spot a chance of being an exchange host.
16. A. Possibilities of traveling around free. B. Work exchange programs around the world.
C. Free access to work exchange programs. D. A fancy travel style through work exchange.
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
17. A. An apology for the late delivery. B. A phone interview about packing.
C. An after-purchase contact with the seller. D. A complaint against poor service.
18. A. The quality of the goods is not up to the standard.
B. Some of the packs don’t contain handbooks.
C. The man has sent the wrong order to the woman.
D. Some of the telephone systems don’t work properly.
19. A. To consult her boss about the best solution. B. To call back the wrong telephone systems.
C. To pass the man’s order to the right person. D. To send the handbooks at her company’s cost.
20. A. Ideal. B. Temporary. C. Half-done. D. Creative.
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.
Swimmers enjoy cold swims
Many people enjoy swimming in icy cold water. An open-air swimming pool, (21)______ (know) as a lido, in Bedfordshire, England, proved very popular this winter. The Woburn Lido is usually open from May to September, but this year it stayed open to swimmers throughout the autumn and winter months too.
(22)______ the lockdown for England was announced on 4 January, outdoor pools were allowed to remain open. “Demand has taken us by surprise,” said Murray Heining, a volunteer at the Woburn Lido. Over Christmas and New Year, the lido had to offer extra openings to keep up with the demand from swimmers.
Cold-water swimming (23)______ (grow) in popularity in the UK over the past few years. A survey found that 7.5 million people in England had swum in outdoor pools, as well as lakes, rivers and the sea, in 2018. In some areas, such as the river Wharfe in Yorkshire, this new trend has made environmental groups think more about (24)______ the water is cleared of pollution and clean enough for bathers.
Some people make it a regular practice; (25)______ just enjoy a refreshing dip on Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year’s Day. Every year around the UK, people (26)______ (photograph) plunging into icy water, often in fancy dress, and the recent festive period was no exception, (27)______ freezing temperatures.
The Outdoor Swimming Society classifies temperatures below 6°C as “Baltic” and from 6-11°C as “freezing”. They advise people to get in the water gradually, so as (28)______ (not shock) the body. Likewise, they recommend warming up gradually, and not (29)______ (rush) the process by leaping into a hot bath when you get out. Instead, they suggest layering up and drinking something warm.
It wasn’t just the water that was cold—many people experienced a white Christmas; snow fell in several counties including Yorkshire and Suffolk. Paul Davies, the UK Met Office’s chief meteorologist, a scientist (30)______ job is to study the weather, said the forecast indicates “the likelihood of the cold conditions experienced recently continuing through January”.
Section B
Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A. alternatives
B. assess
C. courageous
D. demonstrate
E. dynamic
F. generates
G. inconsiderately
H. potential
I. regulators
J. significant
K. unreservedly

Trust in your scientific instincts and never stop moving forward
I’ve studied biology, biochemistry, math, and computer science, and received my Ph.D. from Cambridge University. In 2008, when I learned Philip Morris International (PMI) was building a new laboratory to
31 the products that would form part of a smoke-free future, I said, “I’m in.”
Seeing the positive results from the first studies looking at the differences between cigarette smoke and aerosol (气溶胶) from our smoke-free nicotine (尼古丁) products was stimulating. There were so many positive findings, and yet we were still in the building phase. What would happen next? We had to tell ourselves to be
32 : Don’t worry, just look at the data.
Systems toxicology (系统毒理学) is an exciting and 33 field to work in. However, it
34 massive amounts of data, as it combines standard toxicology with new and diverse techniques to help give us a bigger and more detailed picture of how toxic substances affect the body. Working with such giant blocks of data is a challenge for all applications of systems toxicology, not just tobacco harm reduction. This is why we share our data and methods 35 . It is not only in our best interest to 36 openness to the world at large, but it’s also important to engage the global scientific community in order to always be moving the science forward.
The 37 public health impact of science-backed smoke-free products is considerable. And while these products are not risk-free and deliver nicotine—which is addictive—the breakthrough is 38 . And I feel an enormous sense of accomplishment with what we’ve achieved so far.
Of course, we still have important work to do. We will continue to provide information to 39 , scientists, public health organizations, and policymakers about the potential of smoke-free products. We will continue to share our science. And we will continue working to deliver smoke-free 40 for the world’s adult smokers who don’t quit tobacco and nicotine altogether. But this is a marathon, and we’re in this for the long term.
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.
After five long years, it appears California’s drought is finally becoming less severe. 41 a recent string of storms, more than a third of the state has now welcomed healthy precipitation (降水量), and California’s snowpack—a(n) 42 source of water as the year progresses—has reached nearly twice its seasonal average in some parts of the Sierra Nevada. That’s a dramatic improvement over last summer, when literally every inch of the state 43 drought conditions. It’s also welcome news for Californians, who have faced a series of water 44 since Governor Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency in early 2014. Farmers have been forced to spend heavily to maintain production.
The state’s water struggles, 45 , are far from over. For one, nobody knows for sure how long these rains will last. Although recent precipitation has been 46 —in some places more than 80 inches—the accuracy of storm forecasting remains 47 beyond a week. Californians know this all too well: last year, experts projected a “Godzilla” El Niño that would bring record levels of precipitation. It never 48 . “Will six weeks from now be wet?” asks Jeanine Jones, California’s interstate water-resources manager. “The skill in that kind of forecasting is just not there.”
49 , a storm slowdown is a very real possibility—and it could leave California without enough water to make it through the dry summer. 50 , when that happens, the state has turned to groundwater stored in natural rock formations deep beneath the earth’s surface. But those 51 remain used up after years of drought; restoring them could take years in some places, says Jones.
The quick inrush of water has also created a(n) 52 balancing act for water managers. Keeping surface reservoirs (水库) filled to the edge protects against the possibility of a sudden dry spell, but it also
53 the risk of flooding if and when future storms hit. To that end, water managers opened the Sacramento Weir floodgates earlier this month to pour reservoir water into nearby fields after 54 showed local water levels would likely continue to rise. That’s a calculation that will be made across the state in the coming months.
For now, though, Jones is focused on planning and ensuring the state’s water supply whatever may happen. “We’re halfway through our wettest season, and conditions have been encouraging,” she says. “I would say we’re 55 optimistic.”
41. A. According to B. With respect to C. Thanks to D. In addition to
42. A. official B. exhaustible C. unexpected D. crucial
43. A. experienced B. improved C. worsened D. investigated
44. A. pollution B. restrictions C. pressure D. cycles
45. A. nevertheless B. therefore C. meanwhile D. moreover
46. A. accurate B. plentiful C. consistent D. emergent
47. A. productive B. unchangeable C. progressive D. unreliable
48. A. fell behind B. broke down C. came about D. took off
49. A. Or else B. In other words C. At that point D. Above all
50. A. Literally B. Contrarily C. Historically D. Consequently
51. A. levels B. formations C. struggles D. reserves
52. A. random B. delicate C. mechanical D. insensible
53. A. heightens B. assumes C. minimizes D. identifies
54. A. restorations B. calculations C. conditions D. projections
55. A. hopelessly B. extremely C. guardedly D. cheerfully
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)
If you search the internet these days, you’ll likely run across some strange-looking, yet cheerful cartoon characters. These computer-created people have small heads and overdone bodies. They’re created in daring color with arms and legs that look like giant wet noodles. The happy figures are often moving or doing something creative.
In 2017 Facebook paid a design team to develop a positive illustration system. One of the designers took that message to heart. She worked to show human connection, motion, energy and joy in her drawings. She “wanted to picture that sense of joy people feel when they’re sharing things together … .” The name which was given to the new art form when it was completed was very appropriate. They named it Alegria, which means joy in Spanish. Before long Alegria became the go-to style for many technology and media businesses. Corporations such as Google, Airbnb and YouTube began using Alegria or art with Alegria-type similarities. Today you can find Alegria art across the internet, in print, on magazine covers and more.
Why did Alegria art become popular so quickly? There are many reasons. As websites depended on illustrations to fill space, Alegria-type art became increasingly useful. The style is flat, simple and easy to create. By comparison, more detailed art designs require extra time, skill and money to produce. Businesses also love the fact that Alegria’s characters celebrate diversity by featuring international cultural events. The illustrations convey good feelings. Those feelings help people believe they can trust the companies that feature them on their pages.
For some consumers, though, that’s a problem. These people think some companies have simply papered over their problems with positive images. They’ve failed to address their wrongdoings or make lasting changes. For many, however, Alegria is a nice visual language that represents happiness. From children hugging to couples dancing, the images are all about positive energy. All in all, it seems that Alegria is the perfect name of this playful, fun art style.
56. Which of the following features makes Alegria art style so well received quickly?
A. Its cheerful room-filling images. B. Its trustworthy figures.
C. Its role as cultural representatives. D. Its eye-catching details.
57. We can learn from the passage that ______.
A. Alegria images may help hide faults B. positive images convey funny messages
C. illustrations can be audio in some way D. small-sized cartoon characters enjoy popularity
58. Alegria is thought as the perfect name for the art style because of its ______.
A. system and creativity B. technology and impact
C. popularity and profit D. meaning and function
(B)
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(C)
Research into language learning and motivation has changed direction over the past two decades, shifting from what are now considered overly-simplistic models of motivation, such as ‘integrativeness’ (where students are motivated to learn an L2 because they wish to join a community that speaks this language) and ‘instrumentalism’ (where motivation comes from a desire for financial or some other sort of return). Motivation to learn has now been linked to a second-language identity, which is not conceptualised as static, but dynamic, shifting and open to change. Some research studies have focused on investment in ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) settings in English-speaking countries: how students invest in the target language in order to get certain returns, not only financial but also related to status, an idea which Bonny Norton Peirce notes as having been borrowed from the sociologist Pierre Bourdieu. There is also growing research in the area of ‘future selves’ and language learning, such as that by Zoltán Dörnyei and Ema Ushioda and by Jill Hadfield.
Studies into second language identity have revealed the investment committed to building up an identity in English in the lives of economic migrants (移民) and those choosing to settle long-term in English-speaking countries. David Block conducted research into economic migrants living in London, revealing how they invest through study opportunities, seeking out locals to speak to, or using English in work. Each of his case studies reveals different features and patterns in these subjects’ lives.
Yet it is also true that second-language identity formation is alive in EFL (English as a Foreign Language) contexts, if I may draw a distinction from the ESOL further-education context (in the UK and the US). In an age of globalisation and internationalisation, the role of English has come into much sharper focus, and such a changed global reality poses new questions about motivation to learn. Dörnyei argues that we are now dealing with ‘global English’, and that its acquisition is related to building up ‘a global identity’. I put the case that international English language examinations, such as those offered by Cambridge English, are a powerful symbol of cultural capital, offering returns full of imagery and entry to imagined communities. Imagined communities, it has been argued, are imagined personal networks of the future, whether social, professional or even international. Investment and the motivation to learn can spring from the desire to belong to these imagined communities. How this imagery and investment relates to their own students should be something that teachers become familiar with.
63. The word “static” (in paragraph 1) is the closest in meaning to ______.
A. unchanging B. movable C. identified D. focused
64. Which of the following is the new motivation for learning English according to the passage?
A. To plan for a brighter future abroad. B. To contribute to increasing globalization.
C. To establish a second-language identity. D. To expect substantial investment returns.
65. It can be concluded from the passage that ______.
A. teachers may have no idea about their students’ needs
B. the motivation to learn English changes with the times
C. imagined communities are most likely to be exclusive
D. English competence testing is a gateway into new contexts
66. Which of the following is the best title of the passage?
A. An investment in language studies B. A question of second-language identity
C. An access to ESOL and EFL D. A debate about motivation to learn
Section C
Directions: Complete the following passage by using the sentences given below. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.
A. Using the oceans as a solution to climate change is hardly a new idea.
B. There is still some doubt about how big the marine offsetting effect might be.
C. It’s really hard to turn blue carbon conservation and restoration into carbon credits that you can sell.
D. Something similar might work in the oceans, by stimulating the growth of marine and coastal ecosystems.
E. And conserving them is important given how much fishing and other activities have degraded them.
F. The big objection to all these plans is the possibility of negative environmental side effects.
Greening the blue
Is there a “natural” way to enhance the potential of the oceans to lock away climate-warming CO2? Planting more trees on land can help draw down more CO2 from the atmosphere—the basis of many plans for carbon credits that companies buy to offset their emissions (抵消其排放). 67 Seaweed forests and saltmarshes (盐碱滩) are common examples.
Some regard the potential for this “blue carbon” as huge, although as yet there is no mechanism for integrating it into carbon offsetting plans. John Virdin of Duke University in North Carolina says, “ 68 ” He adds, “You have to go out and measure all the carbon that’s there, you have to show that it’s not going to be lost, you have to keep monitoring it.” Virdin and others have proposed extending an existing land-based plan called REDD + (reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation) to the ocean, but that is an idea whose ship has yet to sail.
69 In March, the UK government’s climate adviser, the Climate Change Committee, found that restoring and creating seagrass and saltmarsh ecosystems in the country would only lock away a small amount of CO2, removing “well below” 1 million tonnes a year. Nonetheless, these are efficient carbon stores according to the committee. 70
IV. Summary Writing
Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize in no more than 60 words the main idea of the passage and how it is illustrated. Use your own words as far as possible.
Kangaroos can “talk” to us
Kangaroos can “talk” to people, according to a new study. The report is the first research of its kind to be done on marsupials—a type of creature whose young get carried in skin pockets on their mother’s body. It suggests kangaroos are cleverer than previously thought.
Researchers from the University of Roehampton in the UK and the University of Sydney in Australia tested kangaroos at the Australian Reptile (爬行动物) Park, Wildlife Sydney Zoo and Kangaroo Protection Co-operative. The scientists put food in a box that the kangaroos could not open, and waited to see what the animals would do. Rather than giving up, 10 out of the 11 kangaroos actively looked at the person who had put the food in the box and then looked at the box. The researchers said this could be interpreted as the kangaroos requesting help to open the container.
Dr Alexandra Green, a co-author of the study, told The Guardian newspaper that some of the kangaroos actually approached the person and started scratching (挠) and sniffing (嗅) him, then looked back at the box. “So they were really trying to communicate,” Green said. This behaviour is not uncommon in animals. However, it is usually only seen in domesticated animals, such as pets or farm animals. The lead author of the study, Dr Alan McElligott, explained, “Through this study, we were able to see that communication between creatures can be learnt and that the behaviour of looking at humans to access food is not related to domestication. “Indeed, kangaroos showed a very similar pattern of behaviour we have seen in dogs, horses and even goats, when put to the same test,” he added.
It is hoped that the study will give people a more positive attitude towards kangaroos, which are sometimes seen as harmful creatures that damage farmers’ crops.
V. Translation
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
72. 就我而言，姑姑包的赤豆粽子就是珍馐美味。（wrap）
73. 有人认为2023年机器人有可能接手我们人类40%的工作。(it )
74. 许多经验丰富的摄影师都建议从离家近的当地景点开始拍摄旅游微视频。(What … )
75. 那个星夜父亲划小船送我们母女去外婆家，河面平静如镜，蛙声四起，真是浪漫。（which）
VI. Guided Writing
Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
假设你是明启中学的高三学生李华。学校将开设讲座“上海老洋房”，现就讲座内容征求学生的意见。请给负责的王老师写封邮件，具体提出你的建议。内容须包括：
1）你对讲座内容的具体建议；
2）简述你的理由。


参考答案及评分标准
I. Listening Comprehension（共25分。第1至10小题，每题1分；第11至20小题，每题1.5分。）
1. B 2. C 3. A 4. A 5. C 6. A 7. B 8. B 9. D 10. D
11. C 12. D 13. B 14. C 15. A 16. D 17. C 18. B 19. D 20. A
II. Grammar and Vocabulary（共20分。每小题1分。）
21. known 22. Until/Till/Before 23. has been growing/grown 24. whether 25. others/some
26. are photographed 27. despite 28. not to shock 29. rushing 30. whose
31. B 32. C 33. E 34. F 35. K 36. D 37. H 38. J 39. I 40. A
III. Reading Comprehension（共45分。第41至55小题，每题1分；第56至70小题，每题2分。）
41. C 42. D 43. A 44. B 45. A 46. B 47. D 48. C 49. B 50. C
51. D 52. B 53. A 54. D 55. C 56. A 57. A 58. D 59. B 60. D
61. C 62. D 63. A 64. C 65. B 66. B 67. D 68. C 69. B 70. E
IV. Summary Writing（共10分）
In a recent study, kangaroos have proved to be smarter than we thought—they have the ability to communicate with humans. Facing the inaccessible food in the tests, kangaroos, similar to domesticated animals, were found to turn to people using body language. The findings have refreshed the scientists’ understanding of kangaroos’ behaviour, probably improving our perception of them. (57 words)
V. Translation（共15分）
72. As far as I am concerned, the red bean rice dumplings/zongzi wrapped by my aunt are/is a delicacy/delicious (food).
73. People consider it possible for robots to take over about 40 percent of our human jobs/work in 2023.
74. What many experienced photographers recommend is starting filming travel micro videos from the local attractions near/close to home.
75. On that starry night, my father rowed a boat to take my mother and me to my grandmother’s. The river was as calm as a mirror, and the sounds by frogs were everywhere, which was a very romantic scene.
On that starry night, my father took my mother and me to my grandmother’s in a / by boat. The river was as calm as a mirror with the sounds by frogs here and there, which was a quite romantic scene.





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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. M: Now if you have any questions about the contract, I’ll be happy to answer them.
W: Nothing comes to mind right now, but I’d like to go over all the articles once more before signing it.
Q: What are the speakers doing right now?
2. M: This is a stylish overcoat. I saw you wearing it last week, didn’t I?
W: Oh, that wasn’t me. That was my sister Mary. She’s in your class.
Q: What does the woman mean?
3. M: How about joining me for a cup of coffee?
W: I’d love to, but I’m exhausted. I was up till 3:00 this morning, writing a paper for my literature class.
Q: Why does the woman decline the man’s invitation?
4. W: John was awarded a medal for rescuing several families from the forest fire.
M: I really admire his courage.
Q: What do we learn about John from the conversation?
5. M: I just received a letter from one of my former classmates. I was surprised. I hadn’t heard from him for ages.
W: Well, I’ve been out of touch with most of my old friends, only one or two still drop me a line occasionally.
Q: What does the woman mean?
6. W: I really like those abstract paintings we saw yesterday. What do you think?
M: I guess it’s something I haven’t acquired a taste for yet.
Q: What does the man imply?
7. W: They say there will be a snowstorm tonight, and the cold weather will last quite a few days.
M: Oh, we’re so lucky! We’ll be away to have a holiday in Florida. Let’s call right now to confirm our flight.
Q: What do we learn about the two speakers?
8. W: I wish Lily 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?
9. M: I’m no expert, but that noise in your refrigerator doesn’t sound right. Maybe you should have it fixed.
W: You’re right. And I suppose I should have done it long before.
Q: What will the woman probably do?
10. W: Beautiful! Is it one of your most affecting shots illustrating human beings?
M: Well, thank you for your compliment. Yes, I’m very proud of it myself.
Q: What are the speakers talking about?
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short 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.
Are you in the market for a hairy little friend? Since 2023 is the year of the rabbit, why not choose a pet rabbit?
If you’re considering a rabbit, do make sure to think twice and don’t let their cute appearance fool you. The first thing to know is that rabbits are very social creatures. They need as much friendship and attention as people do, maybe even more. So if you can’t afford two rabbits, make sure you have time to spend with one. Rabbits also require a lot of daily exercise, around four hours. Because of this, it’s best to let them have plenty of space to run free. But before you let them loose in your house, don’t forget to rabbit-proof it! Because rabbits’ teeth never stop growing, they are always chewing. Make sure to cover any furniture or wires that your rabbits can access. And lastly, because rabbits are easily frightened, they don’t do well with young children. They are better pets for older, more responsible kids. Though not for everyone, these adorable creatures are wonderful companions for patient and prepared people.
Now listen again, please.
Questions
11. What is the passage mainly about?
12. What can be learned about pet rabbits from the passage?
13. Who can be the right pet rabbit keepers according to the passage?
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
If you like traveling to new places but cannot afford it, a work exchange program can be a good option.
Basically, you work a few hours each week in exchange for free housing. Both meals and other benefits are often included. Free accommodation, food, tours and activities can reduce your trip’s costs by up to 70 percent. The jobs range from cleaning to computer work. Hosts around the world list volunteer opportunities through different work exchange programs. You can search by location or for the type of work you’re interested in.
One benefit of the more popular programs is that they assist you in different ways. They also charge as little as US$39 and offer extra features. For example, Workaway’s site lists more than 50,000 places to choose from. And Worldpackers pride themselves on their attention to safety and security. They carefully check out each potential host. They also provide a 24/7 support network for volunteers and hosts.
Why do a work exchange? You can gain new skills in creativity, leadership, languages and more. You can expose yourself to a new culture. You’ll make new friends because you stay in one place for a while and work. Practically anyone at any age can join a program and travel throughout the year. Your length of stay depends on your host. It can be from one week to many months, which gives you plenty of free time to explore the area.
Now listen again, please.
Questions
14. What can be learned about the program of Workaway from the passage?
15. Which of the following can be the reason people do a work exchange?
16. What is the passage mainly about?
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
W: Hello, Mr. Summerfield. How are you today?
M: Very well. Thank you, Ms. Green.
W: What can I do for you?
M: Well, unfortunately, there is a problem with the order we received from you yesterday. It seems we’ve not received the right quantity of handbooks to support the telephone system.
W: Oh, dear, that’s too bad. I’m very sorry to hear that, and you don’t know how many packs are without handbooks, do you?
M: No, because we haven’t opened every pack. But in several of those that have been opened, there are none, no handbooks.
W: I’m very sorry about this inconvenience, Mr. Summerfield. We’ll send out the handbooks this afternoon by express mail, entirely at our cost, and the handbooks should arrive tomorrow or the day after.
M: All of them, right?
W: Yes. It may be that some have them already, but we cannot be sure. So the best thing is to send out the handbook for every pack.
M: Yes. Yes. I see. That would be great.
W: Please accept our apologies for this mix-up. I assure you we will do everything possible to find out why the mistake happened.
M: Right. Thanks for your swift action.
W: Not at all. Thank you and goodbye for now. Do call if there is anything else.
M: All right. Thank you. Goodbye, Ms. Green.
W: Goodbye.
Now listen again, please.
Questions
17. What is the conversation mainly about?
18. What problem are the speakers discussing?
19. What does the woman promise to do?
20. What does the man think of the solution?

That’s the end of listening comprehension. 听力部分到此结束。