上海市复兴高级中学2015学年第二学期期中考试
高一年级英语试卷
I. Listening Comprehension
Section A Short Conversations
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 conversation and the question 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. Waitress and customer. B. Doctor and patient.
C. Teacher and student. D. Mother and son.
2. A. At 5:00. B. At 5: 15. C. At 5:30. D. At 7:00.
3. A. In a bookstore. B. In Professor Smith’s office.
C. In a language lab. D. In a restaurant.
4. A. The man can stay in her brother’s apartment.
B. Her brother can find an apartment for the man.
C. Her brother can help the man find a cheaper hotel.
D. The man should have booked a less expensive hotel.
5. A. A company. B. An employee. C. A program. D. A university.
6. A. He was pleased to get the medal. B. He used to be a firefighter.
C. He was accused of causing a fire. D. He was very courageous.
7. A. Plan her budget carefully. B. Buy a gift for her Granny.
C. Give him more information. D. Ask someone else for suggestions.
8. A. The tickets sold online are at half price.
B. It’s better to buy the tickets beforehand.
C. It’s not easy to buy the tickets on the spot.
D. The tickets are more expensive than expected.
9. A. The girl can use his calculator.
B. He did fine because he had no calculator.
C. The high-tech stuff isn’t a must for study.
D. The girl can have either a calculator or a laptop computer.
10. A. The woman emptied the litter bin.
B. The man placed the socks on the bed.
C. The man regrets being absent-minded.
D. The woman saved the man some trouble.
Section B: Passages
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.
8. A. They are low in fat.
B. They are only for hungry teenagers.
C. They are made by expensive ingredients.
D. They can be bought in many local stores.
12. A. Baking powder. B. Flour. C. Sugar. D. Salt.
13. A. Instant cookies. B. Cookies for teenagers.
C. Chocolate chip cookies. D. Fattening cookies.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. English education. B. Indian education.
C. Japanese education. D. Spanish education.
15. A. He enjoys telling them stories about his life.
B. He distracts them from playing video games.
C. He points out the wildlife and plants along the way.
D. He teaches them how to survive in emergency situation.
16. A. Have a family hike every year to relax them.
B. Enroll kids into schools early to help them learn better.
C. Tell kids interesting stories so they will be creative.
D. Talk with kids about problems so they learn how to solve them.
Section C: Longer Conversations
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 information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
The Suggestions Box
The first suggestion:
Change morning tea break to __17__.
The second suggestion:
Reducing the __18__ of the printer.
The third suggestion:
Adopting __19__ working hours.
The attitude of the man:
He __20__ with the Managing Director about the third suggestion.
Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.
What has happened to the woman’s car?
There’s something wrong with the __21__.
How much did the mechanic charge the woman?
He said he would call her with __22__ later on.
What does the man warn the woman?
Not to be __23__ by mechanics.
What does the man offer the woman?
He offers the woman __24__.
Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
II. Grammar and Vocabulary
Section A
Directions: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages 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.
(A)
A man accused of failing to return more than 700 children's books to five different libraries in the county 25_________ (release) from prison after a book publisher agreed to post his bond (保释金) of $1,000. The publisher said. “There’s a story here. This is a man who loves books. He just 26________ not let go of them. He hasn’t stolen a single book. So what’s the crime? We think that Mr. Banish has a story to tell. We plan 27__________ (publish) his story.”
When 28_________ (ask) why he didn’t return the books, Mr. Banish said, “Well, how could I? They became family to me. I was afraid to return them, 29________ I knew that kids or dogs would get hold of these books and chew them up, throw them around, tear the pages, spill soda on them, get jelly on them, and drown them in the toilet.”
He continued, “Books are people, too, 30________ company is of great value. A book is also a guest in my home. How could I kick it out? I repaired torn pages. I dusted them with a soft clean cloth. I turned their pages so they could breathe and get some flesh air.”
“Every week I reorganized them on their shelves 31________ ________ they could meet new friends. My books were happy books. You could tell just by looking at them. Now they’re all back in the libraries, on the lower shelves, on the floors, at
the mercy of all those runny-nosed kids. I can hear them 32________ (call) me. I need to rescue them.”
(B)
Once, in a little pond, in the muddy water under the lily pads, there, lived a little beetle in a community of water beetles. They lived 33________ simple life in the pond with few disturbances.
Once in a while, sadness would come to the community when one of their fellow beetles would climb the stem of a lily pad and would never be seen again. 34_______ knew when this happened, their friend was dead, 35_________ (go) forever.
Then one day one little water beetle felt a strong urge to climb up that stem. However, he 36___________ (determine) not to leave forever. He would come back and tell his friend 37_________ he found at the top.
When he reached the top and climbed out of the water onto the surface of the lily pad, he was so tired that he decided he should take a nap. As he slept, his body changed and when he woke up, he 38__________ (turn) into a beautiful blue-tailed dragonfly 39________ broad wings and slender body designed for flying.
Then he remembered his beetle friends and wanted to go back to explain to them he was now 40__________ (alive) than ever before. His life had been fulfilled rather than ended. But he now couldn’t. He understood their time would come too, so he raised his wings and flew off into his joyous new 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. cruel
B. worsen
C. magnificently
D. still
E. reflection
F. origin
G. petals
H. attempted
I. suffer
J. charmed
K. separately
The Story of Narcissus（水仙花）
Once upon a time there was a very good-looking boy named Narcissus. Many women loved him but he turned them away. One day, Narcissus hunted in the woods and found a hidden pool of water. The pool had a smooth surface. No men ever disturbed its waters - no goats or cattle, no birds or fallen leaves. Only the sun danced on the __41__ pond.
Tired from hunting and eager to quench (解渴) his thirst, Narcissus lay on his stomach and leaned over the water. But when he looked at the glassy surface, he saw someone staring back at him.
Narcissus was __42__. Gazing up at him from the pool were eyes like twin stars, with hair as golden as the sun and cheeks as smooth as ivory. But when he leaned
down and tried to kiss the perfect lips, he kissed only water. When he __43__ to reach this vision of beauty, he found no one there.
“What love could be more __44__ than this?” he cried. “When my lips kiss the beloved, they touch only water! When I reach for my beloved, I hold only water! Why do I have to __45__?”
Narcissus began to weep. When he wiped (擦) away his tears, the person in the water also wiped away tears. “Oh, no,” sobbed (抽泣) Narcissus. “I see the truth now; it is myself I weep for! I desire for my own __46__!”
Day after day, Narcissus stared at the water. His health began to __47__ from grief (悲伤), until one sad morning, he felt himself dying. “Good-bye, my love!” he shouted.
Then Narcissus took his last breath.
After he died, the fairies (妖精) in the water and the woods searched for his body. But all they found was a __48__ beautiful flower beside the hidden pool. The flower had white __49__ and a yellow center, and this was the __50__ of Narcissus.
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.
Ride-sharing is popular in Europe. On a recent Friday evening, Vincent Accart drove his car to a busy station in Paris to __51__ three strangers for a three-and-a-half-hour drive to Rennes, another French city. It had all been arranged __52__, by the web.
For more than a year, Mr. Accart has been making the weekly commute to Paris. To pay the cost of __53__ and tolls (通行费) for a round trip, he __54__ the other seats in his car by using a French website that arranges __55__ rides.
The increase of ride-sharing services is one of the __56__ of the European economic crisis, as people seek to cut their costs on __57__. Workers making daily trips to and from the office, students heading home for the weekend and even vacationers chasing the sun are turning __58__ vehicles into the newest form of public transportation.
Two European companies, BlaBlaCar, based in Paris, and Carpooling.com, based in Munich, have become global leaders in the industry due to the __59__ of ride-sharing services. The two sites work in __60__ ways. Registered drivers in both companies offer seats at prices of their choosing and the companies __61__ these
prices to prevent drivers from making profits on the trips and __62__ pay for tickets online.
Jerome Lefloch, who was traveling to Rennes with Mr. Accart to visit friends for the weekend, said he enjoyed the social __63__ that could emerge from sitting with strangers for a few hours. “It’s cheaper than the train and more __64__, too, because you can talk to the other people in the __65__,” he said.
51. A. pick out B. pick up C. put on D. put in
52. A. considerably B. ordinarily C. beforehand D. steadily
53. A. labor B. material C. time D. fuel
54. A. abandons B. occupies C. fills D. buys
55. A. smart B. economic C. shared D. cooperated
56. A. positive outcomes B. side effects
C. negative outbreaks D. sudden emergencies
57. A. travel B. food C. clothes D. activities
58. A. private B. efficient C. personal D. fashionable
59. A. length B. overflow C. overtaking D. growth
60. A. profitable B. swift C. common D. similar
61. A. raise B. lower C. limit D. indicate
62. A. drivers B. passengers C. managers D. companies
63. A. affair B. interaction C. development D. movement
64. A. boring B. effective C. comfortable D. pleasant
65. A. way B. train C. car D. environment
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)
To the cheering of taxi drivers and the honking of horns, the comedian and actor Eddie Izzard ran into London yesterday to complete his 43rd marathon in 52 days. In total he had covered 1,100 miles. His 43 marathons were in aid of the charity Sports Relief, which raises money for the poor all over the world. So far Izzard has raised more than £200,000.
Fighting blisters (水泡) that have caused the nails on his smaller toes to fall off, he ran up The Mall and into Trafalgar Square, where he had started 7.5 weeks ago. In finishing he proved what many thought was
an impossible task: that a 47-year-old comedian with no sporting experience could do something a top athlete might find difficult.
After only six weeks’ training he started out on a journey that would take him to every corner of the British Isles. “The first three weeks were the hardest,” he said. The non-stop pressure on his body made him unable to sleep at night and he would wake exhausted with “blisters on top of blisters”.
But the people he met along the way cheered him up. “People stopped their cars and cheered. They gave me money and food.” More than 500,000 people “followed” the comedian, in a different sense, on Twitter. Running into London he looked lean and muscular. “Everyone says my legs look very good but I thought they looked quite good beforehand,” he said.
Simon Blease, 51, a sports doctor and mountain runner who has been following his progress, was waiting on Tower Bridge. “I didn’t think he could do it,” he said. “Like a lot of people I thought he would have a good try, but his body would break down. Someone with so little training, I find it extraordinary that he has done it.”
Asked what he had gained, Izzard said: “I know now I can do that. Sport is one of those words that stopped being part of my life when I was about 14. Sporting success was not something I ever associated myself with.” He now plans to continue jogging and hopes to inspire others into sport.
66. Which of the following statements is true about Eddie Izzard?
A. He took part in 43 marathon competitions in 52 days.
B. He was sponsored by Sports Relief in the running.
C. He ran 1,100 miles for the purpose of helping the poor.
D. He took the challenge to prove he could be a top athlete.
67. What difficulty did Eddie Izzard meet with during the running?
A. Injury in his ankles. B. Sleeplessness at night.
C. Pressure to win. D. Inadequate time.
68. What Simon Blease said implies that ________.
A. he thought Eddie would fail halfway
B. training may not be necessary for marathon runners
C. Eddie is a good model for others to follow
D. Eddie owed his success to his strong body
69. Which of the following words can NOT describe Eddie Izzard?
A. Humourous. B. Persevering. C. Loving. D. Creative.
(B)
CAGAN SEKERCIOGLU is an ornithologist (鸟类学家) who works to document and prevent bird extinctions. He’s also a professor in the U.S. who runs an award-winning conservation (保护) group in his native Turkey. All those pursuits require flexibility --- and each involves big risks.
Why do you do what you do? Who inspired you?
I’ve always been drawn to nature. When other kids were playing soccer, I was bringing home insects and other animals. My mom took me to a child psychologist! But my beloved dad is my biggest inspiration. During tough economic times he left a safe accounting job to start Turkey’s first model-airplane company. It lasted 30 years.
What are the physical dangers of your work?
A whole range of dangers. While surveying birds I’ve been chased by a brown bear in Alaska and an elephant in Tanzania. I’ve been faced with a poisonous snake in Uganda. I’ve been caught between the military and terrorists, mistaken for a spy, held at gunpoint, kidnapped in Ethiopia, and attacked by a masked man in Costa Rica. Honestly, I’m often more afraid of people and traffic than I am of wildlife.
Is it politically difficult to be an environmentalist in Turkey?
It is when I criticize the institutions that grant my research permits. But it’s my duty as a scientist to tell the truth. The government talks about conservation, but its priority is to turn nature into cash. So it uses double standards. They are reforesting while cutting down old-growth forests. Actually every river is dammed, and the organization building those dams is responsible for regulating them. I’m trying to stop one that will destroy the Aras River wetlands, where half of Turkey’s bird species live. Yet if I speak out too much, I’ll be punished for a seemingly official, legal reason. Revenge in Turkey is usually indirect.
You spend many hours on advocating conservation. Does that hurt your academic career?
Some academics see it as a distraction (不务正业). So far my school, the University of Utah, has been very understanding and appreciative. But I have to walk a thin line.
Do you ever feel scared by all the risks you face?
Well, I don’t actively seek risk. But I don’t avoid it either. Taking a risk means you can fail. But if you fail, at least you tried. And that’s all I can do. If I fail in the end, I fail fighting.
70. The interviewee’s father inspired him to ________.
A. take risks B. pursue his own goals
C. love nature D. develop his unique character
71. Which of the following experiences has the interviewee NOT encountered?
A. Being suspected of collecting secret information.
B. Being chased by wild beasts.
C. Being punished for a legal reason.
D. Being pointed at by a gun.
72. According to the passage, which of the following can be referred to as advocating conservation?
A. Opposing double standards. B. Criticizing the government’s policies.
C. Regulating dams. D. Protecting wetlands.
73. By saying “I have to walk a thin line.” the interviewee means that ________.
A. he should make a balance between the Turkish government and the University of Utah
B. he should spend more time on research work than on advocacy
C. he should cope with the difficult situation cautiously
D. he should not do anything against the law
(C)
The human brain contains 10 thousand million cells and each of these may have a thousand connections. Such enormous numbers used to discourage us and cause us to dismiss the possibility of making a machine with human-like ability, but now we have grown used to moving forward at such a pace we can be less sure. Quite soon, in only 10 or 20 years perhaps, we will be able to assemble a machine as complex as the human brain, and if we can we will. It may then take us a long time to make it intelligent by loading in the right software or by altering the architecture.
I think it certain that in decades, not centuries, machines of silicon (硅) will arise first to compete and then exceed (胜过) their human ancestors. Once they exceed us, they will be capable of their own design. In a real sense they will be able to reproduce (繁殖) themselves. Silicon will have ended human beings’ long control. And we will no longer be able to claim ourselves to be the finest intelligence in the known universe.
As the intelligence of robots increases to match that of humans and as their cost falls through economies of scale, we may use them to expand our frontiers, first on earth through their ability to hold out against environments harmful to ourselves. Thus, deserts may bloom and the ocean
beds be mined. Further ahead, by a combination of the great wealth this new age will bring and the technology it will provide, the construction of a vast, man-created world in space, home to thousands of millions of people, will be within our power.
74. In what way can we make a machine intelligent?
A. By making it work in such environments as deserts or oceans.
B. By working hard for 10 or 20 years.
C. By properly programming it or changing its structure.
D. By reproducing it.
75. What does the writer think about machines with human-like ability?
A. He believes they will be useful to human beings.
B. He believes that they will claim themselves to be the finest intelligence in space.
C. He is not quite sure in what way they may influence us.
D. He doesn't consider the construction of such machines possible.
76. A robot can be used to expand our frontiers when ________.
A. there’s no question as to its intelligence and cost
B. it is able to bear the rough environment
C. it is made as complex as the human brain
D. its architecture is different from that of the present one
77. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.
A. after the installation of a great number of cells and connections robots will be capable of self-reproduction
B. with the rapid development of technology, people have come to realize the possibility of making a machine with human-like ability
C. once we make a machine as complex as the human brain, it will automatically possess intelligence
D. it is certain that in the distant future robots will have control of the vast, man-made world in space
Section C
Directions: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.
You are what you eat and fats are a main food for Asia’s fast-food generation. Dr. Chwang, director of the Department of Food Nutrition, says children are consuming more meat and soft drinks. That is a thorough departure from the traditional diet of vegetables and rice and little meat. “They like big pieces of fried meat with a soft drink. So although they
may eat the same volume of food, their calorie intake (卡路里摄入量) has increased. Now about 40 to 45 percent of their calories come from fat,” says Chwang.
Although on the whole Asians tend towards thinness, Asians’ hospitality（好客）is the first and foremost reason for the fatness of today’s generation, according to Chwang. “Asian people love food,” she says. “Eating and drinking are important social and family functions.” In the past, however, big meals were only hosted on special occasions as people were more careful with money. In today’s climate of wealth and remarkable consumption, 10-course meals are no longer reserved for significant occasions.
Needless to say, that children are being spoilt by their parents is another cause of children’s overweight. More than anyone else, children are on the receiving end of their parents’ improved circumstances. “In the past, people had four or more children —now, they have one or two, so they tend to spoil them,” says Chwang. “The easiest way is to give them ‘quality food’. Parents think feeding them well is showing their love. They feel bad when their children look thin.”
When describing the physical condition of most overweight Asian children, Chwang says: “There is a clear relationship between fatness and indoor play children spend too much time on. Children get fat because they don’t move, and eventually, they don’t want to move because they’re fat. Thanks to technology, a growing army of children prefer video games to old outdoor sports. “What do children do when watching TV or sitting in front of the computer playing video games? They eat chocolate and drink Coke,” says Chwang.
(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.)
78. _______________________ has led to the increase of children’s calorie intake despite the same volume of food.
79. Thanks to_______________________, big meals nowadays are no longer enjoyed on special occasions.
80. Why do some parents feel bad when their children look thin?
81. According to Dr. Chwang, what are the three factors causing Asian children’s overweight today?
第II卷
I. Translation
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in
the brackets.
1. 她似乎没有弹钢琴的天赋。(gift)
2. 他在书桌前坐下，开始做作业。(seat)
3. 许多有幽默感的人在演讲时能够吸引听众。(sense)
4. 今年的奥斯卡(Oscar)颁奖典礼使人们不得不关注平等问题。(force)
5. 战后的重建十分顺利，恢复了人民对于未来与和平的期盼。(restore)
II. Summary Writing
Directions: In not more than 85 words explain what happened from the time the pilot was ordered to keep track of the balloon. Write one paragraph using the points and connections given below.
A pilot noticed a balloon which seemed to be making for a Royal Air Force Station nearby. He informed the station at once, but no one there was able to explain the mystery. The officer in the control tower was very angry when he heard the news, because balloons can be a great danger to aircraft. He said that someone might be spying on the station and the pilot was ordered to keep track of the strange object. The pilot managed to circle the balloon for some time. He could make out three men in a basket under it and one of them was holding a pair of binoculars（双筒望远镜）. When the balloon was over the station, the pilot saw one of the men taking photographs. Soon afterwards, the balloon began to descend and it landed near an airfield. The police were called in, but they could not arrest anyone, for the basket contained two Members of Parliament and the Commanding Officer of the station! As the Commanding Officer explained later, one half of the station did not know what the other half was doing!
POINTS
CONNECTIONS
1. Pilot circled balloon
under which there was
2. Three men—basket
…containing
3. A pair of binoculars
one of whom
4. Flew station
Before landing
5. Took photographs
and
6. Landed—airfield
7. Police—arrest
As two of the men were…and the other was…the police…
8. Two Members of Parliament
and Commanding Officer
9. One half—the other half
The mystery was explained when
III. Guided Writing
Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below (choose one from the following two scenarios).
Suppose you have just moved to an island on a lake in the woods. Write a letter to your friend describing your life there.
Suppose you have just moved to Mars and have lived there for two weeks. Write an email to your friend describing your life there.
Use and, but, so and or.
Keys
I. Listening Comprehension
1-5 ADAAD 6-10 DCBCD 11-13 AAB 14-16 DAD
17. 10:30 18. noise 19. flexible 20. agrees/agreed
21. brakes 22. an estimate
23. overcharged/taken advantage of 24. a ride/lift home
II. Grammar and Vocabulary
Section A
25. was released 26. can 27. to publish 28. asked
29. because 30. whose 31. so that 32. calling
33. a 34. They 35. gone 36. was determined
37. what 38. had turned 39. With 40. more alive
Section B
41-50 D J H A I E B C G F
III. Reading Comprehension
Section A
51-65 BCDCC BAADD CBBDC
Section B
66-69 CBAD 70-73 BCDC 74-77 CAAB
Section C
78. Consuming more meat and soft drinks
79. the/ today’s climate of wealth and remarkable consumption
80. Because they think feeding them well is showing their love.
81. Hospitality, children’s being spoilt and (too) much indoor play.
Translation
1. She doesn’t seem to have a gift for playing the piano./ It seems that she doesn’t have a gift for playing the piano.
2. He seated himself in front of the desk and started to do his homework.
3. Many people with a sense of humor can attract the audience during speeches.
4. The award ceremony of this year’s Oscar forced people to pay attention to the problem of equality.
5. The reconstruction after the war went well, and/which restored people’s expectation of the future and peace.
Summary
The pilot circled the balloon, under which there was a basket containing three men, one of whom was holding a pair of binoculars. Before landing near an airfield, it flew over the station and someone took photographs. As two of the men were Members of Parliament and the other was the Commanding Officer, the police could
not arrest anyone. The mystery was explained when the Commanding Officer admitted (said) that one half of the station did not know what the other half was doing. (83 words)
听力原文
Section A Short Conversations
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: Hi. Welcome to Heavenly Pies. May I take your order?
M: Uh . . . yes. I'd like the chicken and fried steak.
Q: What’s the most probable relationship between the two speakers?
2． M: Already around 5:30. My flight is 7 o’clock.
W: You’d better leave earlier. Rush hour starts at 5 o’clock.
Q: When does the man’s plane take off?
3． W: Excuse me, I’m looking for the book by Professor Smith for the language course.
M: I am afraid it’s out of stock. You’ll have to order it.
Q：Where does this conversation most probably take place?
4． M: I’m going to Singapore next week, but the hotel I booked is really expensive.
W: Why book a hotel? My brother has a spare room in his apartment.
Q: What does the woman mean?
5． W: A lot of our employees got their degrees at Hunter. What did you think of their business program?
M: I thought it was the best. I’m really proud to be a Hunter graduate.
Q: What does Hunter most probably refer to?
6． M: Jonathan was awarded a medal for rescuing some kids from the fire.
W: I really admire his courage.
Q: What do we learn about Jonathan from the conversation?
7． W: The Spring Festival is around the corner and I’m looking for a gift for my Granny. Any suggestions?
M: Well, you have to tell me something about your Granny. Also, what’s your budget?
Q: What does the man want the woman to do?
8． M: Do we have to get the movie tickets online in advance?
W: Certainly! Tickets at the door are usually sold at a higher price.
Q: What does the woman mean?
9． W: Dad, I need some high-tech stuff like a calculator and a laptop computer.
M: Uh. I didn't have any of that when I was at school, and I did just fine.
Q: What does Father imply?
10．M: I wish I hadn’t thrown away that pair of socks!
W: I thought you might regret it. That’s why I picked them up from the litter bin and left them on the bed.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
Section B Passages
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.
Well, hello everyone, and welcome to our show today.
Today I'd like to share with you my favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe. Now, before you switch the TV channel, I know what you are thinking. "Another fattening cookie recipe." But wait. What makes this recipe great is that it offers a wonderful low-fat, low-calorie, low-cholesterol dessert for the entire family.
Let’s see. We have all the ingredients here, so we can start by mixing all of the ingredients, the sugars, the flour, the egg whites, the low-fat butter, vanilla, baking soda, and a pinch of salt in a large mixing bowl. Then, we add the mini chocolate chips. And don't forget to preheat the oven to 350 degrees (Fahrenheit). And finally, when the cookies are done, take them out of the oven, remove them from the cookie sheet, and let them cool before the kids’ fingers get into them.
And unfortunately, by the time your kids get the cookies, you, the cook, will be left with a single cookie - your instant diet plan for you - and a dirty kitchen.
So, that’s all for today. On next week's show, we will be showing you how to feed hungry teenagers on a budget without having to sell the family car. See you next week.
11．What is special about the chef’s cookies?
12．Which ingredient does the chef NOT use to make his cookies?
13．What is the topic of the next cooking program?
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
My name's Randall Davis, and I'm originally from the state of Indiana in the United States. When I was 19 years old, I moved to Venezuela in South America, and later returned to the United States, where I attended Brigham Young University in the 1980s. I majored in Spanish education and TESOL, or teaching English as a second
language. After graduating from college, my wife and I moved to Japan where we lived for eight years. Now, I work back in the States in Utah.
My greatest interests are my family. My kids wouldn't remember me for the work I did outside of the home; they would only recall the moments we spent together. Therefore, I enjoy spending time with my family. I have four children, and we go hiking and camping together. On our hikes, we often talk about life, and I tell stories or share personal experiences. When I do this, I can focus on the kids without the distractions of video games or the Internet. Telling stories sounds easy, but when you have to think of a new story on a hot, 12-kilometer hike through the desert, you have come up with ideas off the top of your head.
Now, this doesn't mean we don't have problems; all families face challenges in their lives, and our family is no exception. However, we try to talk openly about our problems, and we try to solve our problems together. Building a strong family takes time, but it is worth the effort.
14．Besides TESOL, what was Randall’s another undergraduate major?
15．What does Randall do on his hikes with his children?
16．What point does Randall make about raising children?
Section C Longer Conversations
Directions: In section C, you will hear two longer conversations. Each conversation will be read twice. After you hear the conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
W: John, are you busy?
M: As usual. What can I do for you?
W: I’ve just opened the suggestions box, and I want to have a word with you about some of the suggestions.
M: OK.
W: The first one is about the morning tea break. At present it’s at 11: 00, and the suggestion is to change it to 10:30.
M: Well, and what do you think?
W: I think we should have it a bit earlier.
M: I have no objection at all.
W: Good. The second one is about the printer.
M: Another complaint about the noise?
W: I’m afraid so.
M: Well, we can’t replace it. But it might be a good idea to get a better cover so that it isn’t as noisy.
W: OK, I’ll manage. Right, the third one is about flexible working hours. Don’t you think we should consider it?
M: I’m afraid the Managing Director has already said no to that one, and I, agree with him for the moment.
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.
M: Is this table in the corner okay?
W: Sure. We can sit here.
M: Gee. You’ve hardly got anything on your tray.
W: Yeah. I guess I’m just not that hungry.
M: What’s the matter? Aren’t you feeling well?
W: Well, I’ve been really worried. It’s my car. It’s in the shop again.
M: Really? What’s wrong this time?
W: I don’t know exactly. Something’s wrong with the brakes, I think.
M: Well, at least that shouldn’t cost you much to fix. Parts are cheaper for all the American cars like yours. Did the mechanic say how much it would cost？
W: He said he would call me with an estimate later on today.
M: Watch out he doesn’t try to take advantage of you.
W: What do you mean?
M: Well, some car mechanics, if they think that someone doesn’t know much about cars, they might try to overcharge that person.
W: Maybe so. But I trust this guy. He was recommended by one of my neighbors. He has done some work for me in the past and his prices seemed to be reasonable.
M: Oh, that’s good to know. Maybe I’ll try using him in the future. By the way, do you need a ride home today?
W: Oh, I sure appreciate it. It’s really tough getting around without a car when you live off campus.
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