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石嘴山三中2018届第一次模拟考试
英语能力测试
本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。考生作答时，将答案答在答题卡上，在本试卷上答题无效。考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
注意事项：
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3. 请按照题号在各题的答题区域（黑色线框）内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效。
4. 保持卡面清洁，不折叠，不破损。
第I卷
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the woman doing?
A. Waiting for someone. B. Waiting to use an ATM. C. Waiting in line for a movie.
2. Who is the man probably talking with?
A. His doctor. B. A nurse. C. A patient.
3. Where are the woman’s keys?
A. In her pants pocket. B. On a chair. C. In her jacket pocket.
4. How is Mrs. Raskins related to the speakers?
A. The woman’s friend. B. The man’s mother. C. Their neighbor.
5. How is the woman probably feeling?
A. Stressed. B. Disappointed. C. Sorry.
第二节 (共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6. What kind of event is the woman having?
A. A wedding celebration. B. A graduation party. C. A birthday party.
7. How will the woman tell people about the event?
A. By mail. B. By email. C. By phone.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题
8. What does the woman suggest?
A. Calling their neighbor. B. Buying some carpet cleaner.
C. Using a towel and cold water.
9. Where are the speakers talking?
A. At a coffee shop. B. In their house. C. In a furniture store.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Why is the man so upset about his grade?
A. It took him months to finish the project.B. The woman doesn’t understand his problem.
C. Ames got a better grade with less work.
11. What does the woman think of the man’s grade?
A. It is not a bad grade. B. It is unfair to the man. C. It is a very low grade.
12. What does the woman suggest the man do at first?
A. Work harder. B. Speak to the teacher. C. Forget about the whole thing.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What usually happens to the woman’s resolutions? [来源:Z#xx#k.Com]
A. She forgets what they are. B. She can’t stick with them.
C. She finds them effective.
14. When did the woman make her New Year’s resolution about TV?
A. One month ago. B. Four months ago. C. Over a year ago.
15. What does the woman do in the morning?
A. She prepares food. B. She goes swimming. C. She reads books.
16. How does the man feel about the woman’s resolution?
A. Amused. B. Impressed. C. Indifferent.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. How many of the Beatles’ songs sold more than one million copies?
A. Six. B. Five. C. Only one.
18. Why did the Beatles stop playing live music?
A. The guitarist left the band. B. Their music wasn’t popular any more.
C. They couldn’t hear their own music in concert.
19. Which song did the Beatles record together for the last time?
A. She Loves You. B. Live Permanently. C. She’s So Heavy.
20. In what year did the Beatles officially break up?
A. 1974. B. 1970. C. 1969.
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将选项涂黑。
A
HOLIDAYS
The Bay Hotel.
It’s a quiet comfortable hotel overlooking the bay in an uncommercialised Cornish fishing village on England’s most southerly point. If pop music is no longer your strong point, and you are considering a relaxing holiday where the scenery is breathtaking and
the sound of the sea is live music to your ears. Come and stay with us. For adults only. Sssh! Don’t tell everyone ! 01326 280464
Willapark Manor Hotel.
Peaceful situation in 1 4 acres of separated gardens and woodland, overlooking picturesque bay. Close to coastal path and beach. Excellent cuisine. Our excellent service brings our guests back year after year. Children (reductions) and pets welcome. 01840 770782
The Country Garden Hotel.
Delightful hotel set in lovely gardens, calm Island of Wight near Tennyson Downs. Great food! Garden, sea view and ground floor rooms. Please call for brochure(服务指南)and sample menu. Adults only and pets welcome. 0800 980 1943
Boscastle.
Romantic 17th Century farmer’s cottage in countryside with splendid coastal views. Well equipped. Sleeps 5. Regret no pets／smoking. Garden with furniture. Brochure: 01633 450417
Godshill.
4 star self-served units. Non smoking. Sleeps 2-4. Open all year. Good walks. Close to pubs. Peaceful. Cosy. No pets. Brochure: 01983 840371[来源:Zxxk.Com]
The Blakeney Hotel.
Overlooking harbor, traditional privately owned friendly hotel with 60 bedrooms, lift, heated indoor pool, spa bath and saunas. Relax, walk, sail, play golf, explore the Norfolk villages, countryside and coast. Special seasonal midweek price for aged citizens. 01263 740797
S W France.
Rural setting near Cordes. Two beautifully repainted old houses, sleep 4／5 and 6. Gardens, woodland, pool, views, excellent walks. Available all year round. Outstanding. 01962 776967
21. All of the following hotels are close to the sea EXCEPT ________．
A. The Blakeney Hotel B. S W France
C. Willapark Manor Hotel D. The Country Garden Hotel
22. If you want to take your children and your dog with you on holiday, you can choose________．
A. The Country Garden Hotel B. The Bay Hotel
C. Willapark Manor Hotel D. Boscastle
23. As with your holiday, if you still want to enjoy the good food, you should choose_______．
A. The Blakeney Hotel & S W France
B. Boscastle & Godshill
C. The Bay Hotel＆Willapark Manor Hotel
D. Willapark Manor Hotel & The Country Garden Hotel
B
I was very glad that my friend Jennifer was going to be at my school! I was convinced that we would be best buds. She introduced me to her friend Amy and we had lots of fun together. But things started to change. Jennifer wanted to be the " leader" of our little group. She was controlling, and I couldn't make new friends. If so, she would decide that I was "mad at her." Pretty soon being Jennifer's friend was a struggle. I always waited for Jennifer and Amy after class, but sometimes when they left, they'd walk right past me as if they couldn't even see me. We often gossiped about people, and I soon realized that nobody was good enough for Jennifer. She had a list of bad things about everybody, even Amy, and about me, I guess I had changed--I became moody, depressed, and lonely. I spent days trying not to cry. I felt so left out. Finally, something snapped. I was sick of having to battle for friendship. I stopped sitting with Jennifer at lunch and waiting for her after class. Jennifer quickly announced I was "mad at her. " I said, "I'm not mad, I just want to make more friends. " But with Jennifer, it was all or nothing, and she was convinced I was mad at her. So boom, our friendship fell to pieces. It was tough at first, but I found many girls whom Jennifer had classified as " moody or " mean ” to be the sweetest , friendliest people in the world. Now, I have tons of friends.
They support me when I am sad, and I support them. We have fun together and I love them all. It amazes me how easy our friendship is. There is no struggling to be on top-we are all equal. It doesn't matter to me if two of them walk away or buy friendship necklaces together. It doesn't hurt my feelings or make me feel alone. I lost a friend, but I am a happier person now.
24. The writer thought Jennifer_________.
A. far too outstanding to match B. too self-centered
C. rather annoying and dull D. the right one to make friends with
25. What does the expression "something snapped" mean?
A. The writer and Jennifer broke up. B. The writer and Jennifer hated each other.
C. Jennifer treated the writer worse. D. The writer felt mad about losing Jennifer.
26. The writer decided to break up with Jennifer because_________.
A. Jennifer spoke ill of her behind her back
B. Jennifer had hurt her feelings
C. she had made other friends
D. other girls were sweeter and friendlier than Jennifer
27. What can be inferred from the passage?
A. The writer now regrets losing her friend Jennifer.
B. The writer still gets upset when left out occasionally.
C. The writer enjoys more than just one friendship.
D. The writer's new friends are all moody and mean.
C
We know the word tolerance is widely used in liberal democracies(自由民主). It indicates a positive meaning. Politicians urge us to be tolerant towards minorities. Educators teach us to be tolerant towards the others. The press is full of references to the need to display tolerance when faced with individuals or groups espousing(拥护) a different view or holding a different religious belief. A tolerant society is an objective sought after by anyone who believes in the values of democracy. A tolerant individual is
attributed(认为……是) with virtuous qualities.
The question we must ask is whether we have been using the word tolerance fully aware of its meaning and whether we have applied it correctly to reflect what we really wish to convey.
The word tolerance means to bear, or to bear with. If I tolerate something or someone, I basically say that I am ready to bear it or him. I can tolerate a bad smell or a noisy neighbour. The act of toleration forces me to desist from conveying my objection to the existence of a phenomenon, which I find difficult to bear. A bad smell or a noisy neighbour is considered by me to be an objectionable phenomenon. By tolerating either of them, I am not transforming the bad smell or the noisy neighbour into positive phenomena. Let's be honest: I don't have a different taste when it comes to bad smells. I simply dislike it and wish that it disappears. I don't respect the noisy neighbour. I would rather have him stop at once the noise he is making so I can live in peace.
A tolerant attitude involves the grant(授给物) of a favour, not a right. The question we should ask ourselves is whether we would ever wish a parliament(议会) to make laws according to certain actions interpreted as a favour rather than a right? Indeed, would we ever wish anyone to listen to our views and accept us the way we are simply because he is kind enough to tolerate us?
28. The first two paragraphs are mainly intended to show that __________.
A. tolerance is a symbol of liberal democracies
B. tolerance can be applied to many situations
C. democratic society always advocates tolerance
D. people’s understanding of tolerance is one-sided
29. The underlined part “desist from” in Paragraph 3 can be replaced by “________’.
A. stop B. dislike C. deny D. keep
30. The example of a bad smell and a noisy neighbour is raised to indicate that _________.
A. the writer are fed up with them B. most people find them hard to tolerate
C. the writer isn’t prejudiced against them D. tolerating them isn’t a virtuous act
31. The best title for this passage should be “___________”.
A. Tolerance and respect B. What is to be tolerated?
C. Is Tolerance a Virtue? D. Should people be tolerant?
D
Do you often take exercise? Exercise may help to safeguard the mind against depression(沮丧) through previously unknown effects on working muscles, according to a new study involving mice.
Mental health experts have long been aware that even mild, repeated stress can contribute to the development of depression and other mood disorders in animals and people. Scientists have also known that exercise seems to cushion against depression. But precisely how exercise, a physical activity can reduce someone’s risk for depression, a mood state, has been mysterious. So for the new study, researchers at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm studied the brains and behavior of mice in a complicated and novel fashion.
We can’t ask mice if they are feeling cheerful or in low spirits. Instead, researchers have pictured certain behaviors that indicate depression in mice. If animals lose weight, stop seeking out a sugar solution when it’s available — because, probably, they no longer experience normal pleasures — or give up trying to escape from the cold-water zone just freeze in place, they are categorized as depressed. And in the new experiment, after five weeks of frequent but low-level stress, such as being lightly shocked, mice displayed exactly those behaviors. They became depressed.
The scientists could then have tested whether exercise blunts (延缓) the risk of developing depression after stress by having mice run first. But, frankly, from earlier research, they wanted to know how, so they bred pre-exercised mice. A wealth of earlier research by these scientists and others had shown that aerobic exercise, in both mice and people, increases the production within muscles of an enzyme (酶) called PGC-1alpha. The Karolinska scientists suspected（怀疑） that this enzyme somehow creates conditions within the body that protect the brain against depression. Then, the scientists exposed the animals, which without exercising, were in high levels of PGC-1alpha to five weeks of mild stress. The mice responded with slight symptoms of worry. But they
did not develop depression. They continued to seek out sugar and fought to get out of the cold-water zone. Their high levels of PGC-1alpha appeared to make them depression-resistant（抵抗的）. Finally, to ensure that these findings are relevant to people, the researchers had a group of adult volunteers complete three weeks of frequent endurance training, consisting of 40 to 50 minutes of moderate cycling or jogging. The scientists conducted muscle biopsies (活体检查) before and after the program and found that by the end of the three weeks, the volunteers’ muscle cells contained substantially more PGC-1alpha than at the study’s start.
The finding of these results, in the simplest terms, is that “you reduce the risk of getting depression when you exercise,” said Maria Lindskog, a researcher at the Karolinska Institute.
32. The researchers at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm conducted the new study hoping to know ________.
A. if exercise cushions against depression
B. what can lead to depression in animals and people
C. if stress can contribute to the development of depression
D. how exercise contributes to reducing someone’s risk for depression
33.We can infer from the new experiment conducted by researchers at the Karolinska Institute that mice are depressed except when ________.
A. they stand still in place
B. they stop searching for the sugar water
C. they attempt to escape from the cold-water zone
D. they can’t experience normal pleasures any longer
34.Researchers asked a group of adult volunteers to complete three weeks of frequent endurance training in order to ________.
A. know if exercise can help to safeguard the mind against depression
B. confirm the findings above are also relevant to people
C. ensure they can lose weight after moderate cycling or jogging
D. know if they can endure 40 to 50 minutes of moderate cycling or jogging
35.It can be concluded from the passage that ________.
A. the enzyme called PGC-1alpha helps to reduce depression
B. athletes are more likely to develop depression than ordinary people
C. the mice with high levels of PGC-1alpha are easier to develop depression
D. in the past mental health specialists didn’t know exercise could help reduce depression
第二节（共5小题：每小题2分，满分10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Different Cultures
The cultures of the East and the West really distinguish each other a lot. 36 .
The origin of the Eastern culture is mainly from two countries: China and India. Both of the two cultures are developed by rivers---the Yellow River in China and the Hindu River in India. 37 .
When the two mother rivers gave birth to the Eastern culture, another famous culture was brought up on the Mesopotamian Plain ---the Mesopotamian Civilization. This civilization later on developed into the cultures of Ancient Rome. 38 . Like the Chinese culture, the European culture also crossed waters. When the British settled down in America, their culture went with them over the Atlanta Ocean. So the American culture doesn’t distinguish from the European culture a lot.
At the same time, some other differences add to the cultural differences. Take the language system for example. In the East, most languages belong to the pictographic language while the Western languages are mostly based on the Latin system. Other causes like human race differences count as well. But what’s more, due to the far distance and the steep areas between the East and the West, the two cultures seldom communicate until recent centuries. 39 .
The differences are everywhere. 40 .But different cultures make the world of 21st century more colorful. The cultural gap should not be the obstacle to the civilization of human being. It ought to be the motivation of our going farther.
A. Let us work together to keep a variety of cultures.
B. One important thing is to learn about other cultures.
C. And these two are well - known as the base of the European culture.
D. This is because the culture systems are two separate systems on the whole.
E. They helped the two cultures develop for centuries and form their own styles.
F. They are obvious and affect people's ways of thinking and their views of the world.
G. So they grew up totally in their own ways with almost no interference from the other.
第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Not all love is said out loud. It wasn’t until I went to high school that I 41 this.
In my memories, it was Mom who held the family together. Dad was harsh and 42 . Every evening, coming back home from work, he would 43 me for what I’d done wrong during the day.
When I broke my leg after I 44 a swing, it was Mom who 45 held me in her arms all the way to the hospital. In dead 46 , Dad pulled a gurney(医院的轮床) right up to the door of the emergency room and when asked to move it away, he jumped and 47 : “I need this gurney. Don’t you think it’s urgent?” His voice did frighten me.
Recently, as I was 48 my family’s photo album with some friends, one of them asked, “What does your father look like?” At that moment, it 49 me that few pictures of my dad could be found. He was always the one 50 pictures for us. This 51 why nearly all of the photos in the album were of my Mom and me.
Familiar scenes ran through my head. At my birthday parties, he just 52 himself blowing up balloons, setting up tables and trying to make everything 53 . It was Mom who carried the cake with candles on it for me to 54 . Dad was sitting in the corner, tired and 55 .
Studying in high school now, I only go home about once a month. On my 56 , Dad remains silent 57 , but Mom always tells me that it was Dad who drove to other towns to buy fresh seafood and vegetables, saying that it was 58 as long as I could enjoy the dishes he’d 59 .
Perhaps Dad just doesn’t know how to 60 love. Or, I don’t know how to recognize it.
41. A. controlled
B. refused
C. remembered
D. realized
42. A. kind
B. flexible
C. cold
D. stubborn
43. A. scold
B. appreciate
C. charge
D. ask
44. A. fixed upon
B. fell off
C. moved into
D. put on[来源:学.科.网]
45. A. strangely
B. excitedly
C. unwillingly
D. gently
46. A. position
B. silence
C. responsibility
D. atmosphere
47. A. doubted
B. added
C. shouted
D. whispered
48. A. looking into
B. looking through
C. looking down upon
D. looking up
49. A. occurred to
B. contributed to
C. resulted in
D. headed for
50. A. collecting
B. changing
C. drawing
D. taking
51. A. confirmed
B. admitted
C. explained
D. predicted
52. A. busied
B. enjoyed
C. lost
D. adapted
53. A. faulty
B. tidy
C. perfect
D. colorful
54. A. come out
B. put out
C. break out
D. blow out
55. A. ill
B. sleepy
C. unsatisfied
D. hungry
56. A. journeys
B. ways
C. studies
D. visits
57. A. as usual
B. for sure
C. in doubt
D. or so
58. A. useful
B. understandable
C. worthwhile
D. necessary
59. A. prepared
B. bought
C. enjoyed
D. consumed
60. A. adopt
B. express
C. say
D. represent
第 II 卷
注意：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）[来源:Z|xx|k.Com]
第二节 语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填在答题卡标号为61-70的相应位置上。
As we know, nail art is increasingly popular throughout the world and many are
using their fingernails__61__(display) creativity and personality. They like to show off their latest and curiously beautiful designs, especially young women, who are fond of doing so__62__the intention of leaving a good impression on others.
As a matter of fact, nail polish(指甲油) and nail art have a long history, dating back to 3000BC in China, India and Egypt, when plants were processed to create a dye used as a type of nail paint, which__63__(apply) and represented social class and wealth; deep colors like red were worn by the rich__64__lighter paler colors were used by the poor. People in the Inca civilization painted animals on their nails, showing which tribe(部落) they belonged to! Not until the early 19th century__65__(be) nail paints changed into the nail polish that we see today. Besides various colors, the skills have got improved, leading to__66__nail polish industry’s success.
Nail art is part of the fashion world. With the application of gemstones, airbrushing and fine detail, you can complete any look, which can make you cheerful and__67__(delight). If necessary, you can surf the Internet, where you can get plenty of__68__(inspire) and get a professional finish in a short while with the help of the latest introduction. Everything is__69__(entire) up to you. And whatever pattern you choose,__70__(make) sure it suits you best.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节: 短文改错 （共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（﹨）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线（___），并在该词下面写出修改的词。
注意: 1.每处错误及修改均仅限一词；
2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
I am an only child in my family. While eating, my parents always leave myself the best dish. But I don’t eat out much because I don’t have some appetite all the time.
One day, my friend Alice asked me come to her home for dinner. In her family, a feeling was so pleasant because there had two kids in her family. When they were eating, my friend and her sister fight for the food. They ate a lot and laughed happy. I joined them in fighting for the food. I felt so happy but ate a lot. I got to know that the eating atmospheres could be very important.
第二节：书面表达（满分25分)
假定你是李华，你的美国笔友David非常喜欢汉语言文学。你校寒假要组织一个为期两周的青少年文学（literature)冬令营。请你写一封英文信邀请他参加，内容包括：
1. 活动目的：分享学习汉语言文学的快乐；
2. 活动内容：讨论书籍，阅读小说、散文和学习写诗，并展示自己的文学作品；
3. 联系方式：电话23698701 ；电子邮箱 intliterature@ gschool.com.
注意： 1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头和结尾部分已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear David,
I have some good news for you._______________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
听力理解：（共20小题，每小题1.5分，共30分）
1—5 ABACA 6—10 CBCBC 11—15 ABBCA 16—20 BACCA
阅读理解：（共20小题，每小题2分，共40分）
21-23 BCD 24-27 BABC 28-31DADC 32-35 DCBA 36-40 DECGF
完形填空：（共20小题，每小题1.5分，共30分） [来源:Zxxk.Com]
41-45 DCABD 46-50 BCBAD 51-55 CACDB 56-60 DACAB
语法填空：（共10小题，每小题1.5分，共15分）
61. to display 62. with 63. was applied 64.while/and 65.were
66. the 67.delighted 68. inspiration 69.entirely 70. make
短文改错： （共10小题，每小题1分，共10分）
1. myself-me 2.去掉out 3. some -any 4. come前加to 5. a-the 6. had-were 7. fight-fought 8. happy-happily 9. but-and 10. atmospheres-atmosphere
书面表达：（共25分）
Dear David,
I have some good news for you.
Our school is planning to organize an international Chinese literature winter camp for teenagers during the coming winter break. It’s aimed at sharing the joy of learning Chinese literature. Students with the same interest will get togeth er for two weeks at a winter camp site. We will discuss our favorite books, read novels and essays as well as learn how to write poems in Chinese. Also, each of the students will have the chance to show their own works. And there will be some other activities for fun, too.
I know you are interested in Chinese literature. If you’d like to join, please feel free to call 23698701 or send an email at intliterature@ gschool.com.
Yours,
Li Hua
2018届第一次模拟考试 英语听力原文
Text 1
M: Excuse me, ma’am. Are you in line for the ATM?
W: Oh! No, I’m sorry. I’m waiting for my husband to buy movie tickets next door. (1) Please, go ahead.
Text 2
M: Hi, there. I have an appointment with Dr. Grandish at 10:40.
W: Okay. We are running a little behind today, so it might take a few minutes. Was that for a regular check-up?
M: No, I just need him to renew a prescription. (2)
Text 3
W: I can’t find my car keys. I just put them on my chair a minute ago.
M: I hear them in your pocket. They’re in your pants, not your jacket. (3)
Text 4
M: Mrs. Raskins is mad about our dog digging up her garden.
W: The old lady from across the street? (4) She’s always complaining about something.
M: I’ll get my mother to talk to her; they’re the same age.
Text 5
W: John! Sarah! Please come help me…
M: Sorry, Mom. I was outside in the backyard. I don’t know where Sarah is. What can I do?
W: Bring the grocery bags into the house. My hands are full, and I just spilled coffee everywhere. I don’t have much time to make dinner before your father gets home. (5)
Text 6
W: Hey, I’ve been trying to call you all week. I’m glad you picked up. I’m throwing a birthday party next month. (6) I want to send you an invitation.
M: Cool. I’ll give you my address. It’s 775 Main Street…
W: Oh, thanks. I’m planning to send the invitations through email. (7) It’s just easier, and then I don’t have to buy stamps.
M: Oh, that makes sense.
W: I know it’s nice to get a pretty invitation in the mail, but I just don’t have time to do that. You’ll have to wait until I get married. Then you’ll get a paper invitation from
me.
Text 7 (第9题为推断题)
M: Oh, no! I spilled our coffee and tea on the carpet. There’s going to be a huge stain!
W: How did that happen? You were just setting the cups down on the table.
M: The dog jumped on me right as I was sitting down, and I dropped the cups. I’m so sorry, dear. Maybe I should see if one of our neighbors has some carpet cleaner.
W: Well, we can try to clean it all up with a towel and then put cold water on it. (8) That might help a little. It’s not a big deal, though. That is an old carpet, anyway. We can buy a new one downtown if we need to.
M: Well, okay. I’m sorry again. The dog jumped out from nowhere! I’ll help clean it.
Text 8
M: I can’t believe it! I only got a “B” on my project. (10) (11)
W: Why are you complaining? That’s not a bad grade. (11)
M: I worked on it for weeks. I spent hours in the library checking on things. I really thought I’d done a good job. I even gave up last week’s concert.
W: Well, getting a “B” is good. I just don’t see why you’re so upset. (11)
M: But Ames didn’t spend half as much time on his project and he still got an “A”. (10)
W: Ames always gets good grades on his projects. If you are truly dissatisfied, why don’t you speak to the teacher to find out why you only got a “B”? (12)
M: I’m really not in the mood to speak to that teacher.
W: Maybe your grade can be changed. If that can’t be done, you can find out what was weak about it and try to improve on those points in your next project.
M: I suppose that’s the best thing to do.
Text 9
W: How was your weekend?
M: Well, it was rainy, so I stayed indoors and watched television. How about you?
W: I had a nice weekend, but no TV for me. I used to watch television every day until I gave it up as a New Year’s resolution.
M: What’s that?
W: It’s a goal or promise that you make to yourself… Usually, I don’t keep my resolutions, (13) but this time I did. I haven’t watched any television at all.
M: It’s already April! Does that mean you haven’t watched TV for four months? (14)
W: Actually, this was my New Year’s resolution last year. (14) So, I haven’t watched TV for almost a year and four months.
M: Wow. What has been the effect on your life?
W: Well, I don’t stay up watching shows, so I’m able to go to bed by ten. That means I wake up earlier.
M: Do you exercise in the morning? (15)
W: No. But I make all my food for the day. (15) Then I don’t have to cook when I get home, so I have time to go to the gym after work.
M: Do you lift weights?
W: No. I swim.
M: Well, has giving up TV helped you in any other important ways?
W: Yeah. Now that I don’t entertain myself with television, I read in the evening. Since last winter, I’ve read over 30 books. (16)
M: That’s impressive. (16)
Text 10
Many music fans consider the Beatles to be the greatest group in the history of rock ’n’ roll. After several personnel changes, the Beatles formed in Liverpool, England, in 1960. Their early works consisted of pop songs with simple tunes and stories. Their song She Loves You became the best-selling single song of the 1960s in the United Kingdom, and five later songs also sold more than a million copies each. (17) As they became more popular, their fans became crazier and crazier, and the crowds became far louder than the band itself. The group’s later albums were much more complex, and it became quite difficult for them to hear their own music in concert. For this reason, they decided to quit performing live permanently in 1966. (18) The Beatles recorded together for the last time in 1969 on the song She’s So Heavy. (19) Soon after, the guitarist and singer John Lennon announced in private that he was leaving the band. In 1970, bass player Paul McCartney presented legal papers to end the band, but it wasn’t until four years later that it was official. (20)
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