青浦区2012学年第一学期高三年级期末质量抽查考试

英语试卷                 　      Q 2013. 1

 

考生注意：

1．本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（第1-13页）和第II卷（第13页）两部分。全卷共13页。满分150分。考试时间120分钟。

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第I卷 （共 105 分）

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 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. $133.                        B. $130.                     C. $103.                     D. $113.

2. A. In a restaurant.         B. In a park.               C. In a concert hall.    D. In a hospital.

3. A. He will drive her home.                               B. He doesn’t like red wine.

  C. He is not supposed to drink any wine.        D. He is a driver.

4. A. Tuesday.                   B. Wednesday.           C. Thursday.               D. Friday.

5. A. A waiter.                   B. A policeman.          C. A teacher.               D. A doctor.

6. A. A movie.                   B. A documentary.     C. A soccer game.      D. Thanksgiving.

7. A. To have more sleep.                                     B. To eat breakfast now.

  C. To get up right away.                                   D. To eat breakfast cold.

8. A. The course is not difficult.

B. The course is quite difficult.

C. He doesn’t believe it is a new course.

D. He doesn’t believe the course is difficult.

9. A. Grey pants made from pure cotton.

B. Fashionable pants in bright colors.

C. 100% cotton pants in dark blue.

D. Something to match her brown pants.

10. A. The woman should get another job.

B. He won’t have waited much longer.

C. He was mistaken.

D. He was waiting in the wrong place.

 

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.

11. A. On a boat.            B. On a plane.          C. On a train.   D. On TV. 

12. A. 12:15.                     B. 12:05.                    C. 11:45.              D. 11:55.  

13. A. Rainy.                            B. Snowy.                  C. Foggy.            D. Sunny.

 

Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.

14. A. They shared friends in school.

B. They had known each other since childhood.

C. They shared many school activities together.

D. They had many interests in common.

15. A. At a local club.                                           B. At the sports center.

C. At Joe’s house.                                          D. At the boarding school.

16. A. life-long friendships can be very difficult to maintain.

B. One has to be respectful of other people in order to win respect.

C. It is hard for people from different backgrounds to become friends.

D. Social divisions will break down if people get to know each other.

 

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 the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.

 

Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.

Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.

When will John’s farewell party be held?	On Dec.   17  .
Who will be invited to the farewell party?	John, their head teacher and all the   18  .
What is Tony in charge of?	Writing   19  .
What is the present for John?	A set of   20  .

Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.

Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

 

What are they talking about?	21   in different countries.
How long is the holiday in China this year?	22  .
Where do they prefer to go?	Somewhere beautiful but   23  .
Where can they get more information?	24  .

 

II. Grammar and Vocabulary

Section A

Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.

 

25. The fishermen were illegally arrested just several miles        the north coast.

A. on                         B. off                        C. along                     D. by

26. There is        as good as the taste of a fresh apple, especially in the fall.

A. nothing                  B. everything             C. something              D. none

27. They have promised the money collected        be handed to the charity house.

A. can                         B. must                       C. will                        D. shall

28. It can never be denied that        with a big family results in his quitting school.

A. having burdened   B. being burdened     C. to burden               D. burdening

29. Even though she        much, the woman multimillionaire insists on working as a street cleanser to set her children a good example.

A. doesn’t pay           B. isn’t paid               C. hasn’t paid             D. hasn’t been paid

30. Since it will take years to know the effect of genetically modified food, it’s more sensible to give it a second thought before we eat it,        it?

A. isn’t            B. is              C. won’t          D. will

31. Mo Yan, many of        works were based on his experience in his birth place, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature 2012.

A. who                       B. whom                    C. whose                    D. his 

32. The village official sponsored the 7-year-old orphan        out of his awkward situation.

A. getting                   B. got                         C. to get                            D. having got

33. Though        of taking too many risks, the climber continued his challenge.

A. was accused          B. accusing                 C. accused                  D. to be accused

34. Every passenger boarding the Titanic        filled with confidence that the ship was unsinkable.

A. was                        B. had been                C. has been                 D. is

35. “Does anybody know the definition of Nerd?”        the host seated in the front.

A. asked                            B. asking                    C. ask                         D. to ask

36. I always prefer to start early        leave everything to the last minute.

A. in addition             B. in case                    C. or else                    D. rather than

37. It is culture more than anything else        determines how a nation’s civilization evolves.

A. that                        B. which                     C. why                       D. as

38. Can you be honest about        it would take to defend yourself against a gun attack?

A. whether                 B. how                       C. who                       D. what

39. We are deeply impressed by the goal from the conference        the average income will double by the year 2020.

A. that                        B. which                     C. what                      D. whose

40. I couldn’t help feeling great        I put on the parachute and was pulled off the beach.

A. even though          B. whether                 C. while                      D. the moment

 

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.

 

 

Attracting donations is a chief concern for nonprofit organizations and projects. An effective, professional donation-request letter is a necessary tool for fund-raising. Researching possible donors and   41   adatabase of names and organizations is one key to success, but the ability to write a donation-request letter has an even greater impact on successful fund-raising. The following are some tips/instructions.

Research potential donors via the Internet. Research small companies in   42   to large foundations. Sometimes a small local company will assist you in reaching your goal. A simple appeal to a public-spirited local firm may inspire a surprisingly   43  donation.

Find the appropriate contact person. Address your letter to a real person who is in a position to entitle a donation. Beginning your letter with “To Whom It May Concern” or “Dear Country Market” stands little   44   of attracting the attention of the right staff member.

And then,   45   the letter properly. Begin your letter with a vivid and readable description of your organization’s work, and highlight a recent success story. Continue with a few general   46   to impress the contact person with your organization’s efficiency and effectiveness. Next, describe in full the   47   project or effort for which a donation is needed and who will benefit. Include all contact information, including telephone, fax and email, and end by inviting the person to contact you if any   48   information is needed. Finally, hand on the letter to colleagues for proofreading and suggestions. 

Keep careful records of donations and send thank-you letters. Donors often are willing to   49   again if they are shown how their contribution was put to use. Follow-up letters can assist in this effort.

 

III.  Reading Comprehension

Section A

Directions: For each blank in the following passages 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.

Signs can sometimes be seen at the entrance of a house, expressing that a tramp（流浪汉）has passed. This special sign-language is frequently   50   by tramps to inform their

   51   whether the host of a certain house is friendly or unfriendly, and to   52   

them the trouble of making unnecessary calls.

      Quite   53   one day, I came across a real tramp. He was such a rare sight these days that I stood some distance away and watched him. He was dressed just as a tramp should be in, old worn trousers, and a jacket many sizes too big for him. On his head there was a battered old hat and his boots were so old and worn; they were almost coming into pieces.

 But the man himself looked cheerful as if he had not a   54   in the world. He rubbed his nose with his forefinger,   55   a funny turn, laid a small parcel   56   the front gate, and began   57   a sign made by a former caller. Although the sign was meaningless to me, it must have been   58  , for the tramp’s face lit up with satisfaction. He entered the front gate   59   and rang the bell. When the door opened, I saw him raise his hat   60   couldn’t hear his words. The   61   was very short indeed, for no sooner had he spoken a few words than the door closed fiercely in his face.

I felt   62   for him as he walked sadly out of the house. But just as quickly, his face lit up again and he moved quickly towards the gate. There he stopped, looked at the sign, and shook his head seriously as if he had made a bad mistake.   63   deeply into his pockets, he produced a piece of chalk, rubbed out the existing sign and made a new one in its place. He stared at it for a moment smiling to himself, then gathered his belongings, pushed back his hat and began walking towards the next house at an unhurried

  64  , whistling as he went along.

 

50. A. employed    B. made            C. taken                  D. put up

51. A. coaches       B. classmates   C. fellows                   D. friends

52. A. share            B. save            C. give                        D. urge

53. A. in a way        B. by mistake    C. by the way          D. by chance

54. A. success          B. care             C. failure                D. responsibility

55. A. gave             B. launched    C. set                          D. made

56. A. by                    B. to                    C. in                           D. behind

57. A. drawing       B. kissing        C. correcting              D. studying

58. A. sad              B. strange        C. funny                 D. exciting

59. A. confidently      B. innocently     C. consequently         D. consciously

60. A. and                  B. but                  C. however                 D. therefore

61. A. conversation    B. introduction   C. argument         D. greeting

62. A. happy               B. frightened   C. capable                  D. sorry

63. A. Digging           B. Stealing      C. Putting                   D. Looking

64. A. step                  B. position           C. pace                       D. situation

 

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)

On Thursday afternoon Mrs. Clarke, dressed for going out, took her handbag with her money and her key in it, pulled the door behind her to lock it and went to the over 60s Club. She always went there on Thursdays. It was a nice outing for an old woman who lived alone.

At six o’clock she came home, let herself in and at once smelt cigarette smoke. Cigarette smoke in her house? How? How? Had someone got in? She checked the back door and the windows. All were locked or fastened, as usual. There was no sign of forced entry.

Over a cup of tea she wondered whether someone might have a key that fitted her front door — “a master key” perhaps. So she stayed at home the following Thursday. Nothing happened. Was anyone watching her movements? On the Thursday after that she went out at her usual time, dressed as usual, but she didn’t go to the club. Instead she took a short cut home again, letting herself in through her garden and the back door. She settled down to wait.

It was just after four o’clock when the front door bell rang. Mrs. Clarke was making a cup of tea at the time. The bell rang again, and then she heard her letter-box being pushed open. With the kettle of boiling water in her hand, she moved quietly towards the front door. A long piece of wire appeared through the letter-box, and then a hand. The wire turned and caught around the handle on the door-lock. Mrs. Clarke raised the kettle and poured the water over the hand. There was a shout outside, and the skin seemed to drop off the fingers like a glove. The wire fell to the floor, the hand was pulled back, and Mrs. Clarke heard the sound of running feet. 

65. Mrs. Clarke looked forward to Thursday because       .

A. she worked at a club on the day

B. she had visitors on Thursday

C. she visited a club on Thursday

D. a special visitor came on Thursday

66. What does the expression “a master key” in Paragraph 3 most probably mean?

A. A key to all the doors.

B. A key only to the woman’s door.

C. A key only its master can use.

D. A key not everyone can use.

67. On the third Thursday Mrs. Clarke went out       .

A. because she didn’t want to miss the club again

B. to see if the thief was wandering outside

C. to the club but then changed her mind

D. in an attempt to trick the thief

68. The lock on the front door was one which       .

A. needed a piece of wire to open it

B. could be opened from inside without a key

C. couldn’t be opened without a key

D. used a handle instead of a key

 

（B）

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A. P.S.                      B. B.L.                      C. M.C.                    D. T.K.

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A. quality                   B. service                 C. function                 D. shopping

 

 (C)

At the heart of the debate over illegal immigration lies one key question: are immigrants good or bad for the economy? The American public overwhelmingly thinks they’re bad. Yet the agreement among most economists is that immigration, both legal and illegal, provides a small net boost to the economy. Immigrants provide cheap labor, lower the prices of everything from farm produce to new homes, and leave consumers with a little more money in their pockets. So why is there such a discrepancy between the perception of immigrants’ impact on the economy and the reality?

There are a number of familiar theories. Some argue that people are anxious and feel threatened by an inflow of new workers. Others highlight the stress that undocumented immigrants place on public services, like schools, hospitals, and jails. Still others emphasize the role of race, arguing that foreigners add to the nation's fears and insecurities. There’s some truth to all these explanations, but they aren’t quite sufficient.

To get a better understanding of what’s going on, consider the way immigration’s impact is felt. Though its overall effect may be positive, its costs and benefits are distributed unevenly. David Card, an economist at UC Berkeley, notes that the ones who profit most directly from immigrants’ low-cost labor are businesses and employers — meatpacking plants in Nebraska, for instance, these producers’ savings probably translate into lower prices at the grocery store, but how many consumers make that mental connection at the checkout counter? As for the drawbacks of illegal immigration, these, too, are concentrated. Native low-skilled workers suffer most from the competition of foreign labor. According to a study by George Borjas, a Harvard economist, immigration has reduced the wages of American high-school dropouts by 9%. 

Among high-skilled, better-educated employees, however, opposition was strongest in states with both high numbers of immigrants and relatively generous social services. What worried them most, in other words, was the financial burden of immigration. That conclusion was reinforced by another finding: that their opposition appeared to soften when that financial burden decreased, as occurred with welfare reform in the 1990s, which curbed immigrants’ access to certain benefits.

The irony is that for all the overexcited debate, the net effect of immigration is minimal. Even for those most acutely affected — say, low-skilled workers, or California residents — the impact isn’t all that dramatic. “The unpleasant voices have tended to dominate our perceptions,” says Daniel Tichenor, a professor at the University of Oregon. “But when all those factors are put together and the economists calculate the numbers, it ends up being a net positive, but a small one.” Too bad most people don’t realize it. 

 

72. What can we learn from the first paragraph?

A. Whether immigrants are good or bad for the economy has been puzzling economists.

B. The American economy used to thrive on immigration but now it’s a different story.

C. The agreement among economists is that immigration should not be encouraged.

D. The general public thinks differently from most economists on the impact of immigration.

73. What is the chief concern of native high-skilled, better-educated employees about the inflow of immigrants?

A. It may change the existing social structure.

B. It may pose a threat to their economic status.

C. It may decrease .their financial burden.

D. It may place a great pressure on the state budget.

74. What is the irony about the debate over immigration?

A. Even economists can’t reach an agreement about its impact.

B. Those who are opposed to it turn out to benefit most from it.

C. People are making too big a fuss about something of small impact.

D. There is no essential difference between seemingly opposite opinions.

 

75. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?

   A. A debate about whether to immigrate.

   B. A debate about the impact of illegal immigrants.  

   C. The great impact of immigrants on the economy.

   D. Opposition to illegal immigration.

 

Section C

Directions: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from the list A-F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need.

 

A. Study in class with high proficiency B. Provide an overall picture of CAHSEE C. Purchase a CAHSEE test prep book D. Stay organized during the CAHSEE process E. Focus on what’s included in CAHSEE F. Review the material about CAHSEE

 

76. ________

All California students must pass the California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) to receive their high school diploma. The test is first taken in the 10th grade, but retakes are allowed. The CAHSEE consists of two parts: English language arts and mathematics. The contents of the exam are based on the California state curriculum in those subjects. A scale score of 350 in each part is required to pass.

 

77. ________

To pass the CAHSEE, concentrate on studying the types of questions asked on the exam, and don’t worry about information that will not be asked. The mathematics section includes statistics, data analysis, probability, number sense, mathematical reasoning, measurement, geometry and grades 6 and 7 algebra. You will also need to know how to work with fractions, decimals and percentages. The English language arts sections covers vocabulary, decoding, comprehension and your ability to read and analyze short passages of text. You will also need to know basic spelling, grammar and punctuation and be able to write a short essay.

 

 

78. ________

You can find CAHSEE practice tests and study guides on the California Department of Education website. To pass the CAHSEE, read these study guides —— they contain information about the contents of the exam. Also take several practice tests. The first time, concentrate only on answering the questions and checking your answers. After this, time yourself so you get practice in completing all the questions in good time. Look up the answers on the answer sheets given with the practice tests and make sure you understand any of the answers you got wrong.

 

79. ________

One of the best ways to practice for the CAHSEE is to pay attention in the classroom. Your teachers will teach all of the material you need to know to pass the test. If you listen in class, do your homework and ask your teacher for extra help with anything you are having difficulty in understanding, you will have done most of the work you need to pass the CAHSEE. Another everyday way to study is to read for fun. The more you read, the more comfortable you will be with the English language arts skills you need to demonstrate.

 

80. ________

When taking the CAHSEE, remain calm and organized. In the English language section, read the questions and passages carefully and make sure you understand what the question is asking before you try to answer. For the essay, take a few minutes to outline your essay before you start writing. Review your work and correct grammar, punctuation and spelling mistakes. In the mathematics section, work through the questions on scrap paper rather than trying to do them in your head. The test has no trick questions. If a question seems confusing, read it again and think about how it applies to the subjects you have studied.

 

Section D

Directions: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words. 

 

Oscar-winning director Ang Lee’s new epic “Life of Pi” reveals the relationship between a teenage Indian boy and a Bengal tiger. But in reality, the predators（食肉动物） are under increasing threat from humans. Animal rights group PETA is hoping to use the popularity of the film to focus people’s attention on the real life of Bengal tigers.

With the rising demand for tiger parts from East Asia, illegal hunting remains a tremendous danger for the remaining cat population.  Back in 1947, there were 40,000 tigers in India, but the number is experiencing a sharp decline to 1,706 despite campaigns to protect the animal.

Rising man-animal conflict is also one of the leading causes of decline in tiger numbers. In one of numerous reported attacks on the endangered big cats, villagers near the Bangladesh-India border, armed with sticks and boat oars, set upon the animal suspected to have attacked a local fisherman and beat it to death earlier this month. So far this year, 58 tiger deaths have been reported in the country.

“The first instinct when a tiger is spotted is to just kill it,” grieved Gurmeet Sapal, a wildlife filmmaker. “The feeling of fear and revenge is so strong that it shuts out any other emotion. What we don’t realize is that the tiger never attacks humans until it is forced to.”

India has been struggling to stop the tiger's decline in the face of the loss of habitat as well that encourages the animals to leave the forest for food. “The tiger’s rapidly exhausted prey base causes the predator to go all out to get its food. Consequently, livestock and human beings become easy prey, which leads inevitably to conflict,” says a wildlife conservationist.

Filmmaker Sapal says it is only normal for people to think of the tiger as a dangerous animal, but its image as a human killer bears some injustice. “Tigers never kill for sport nor store meat. They kill their prey only in case of hunger. ” 

(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in no more than ten words)

 

81. PETA hopes “Life of Pi” can __________________________________.

82. Why did the villagers beat the tiger to death?

83. As a result of the loss of habitat, __________________________________ are more likely to be the big cat’s victims. 

84. When will tigers attack and kill people according to the article?

 

第 II 卷（共45分）

I. Translation

Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.

1．我校食堂每天有调味汁供应。（serve）

 

2．请你在旅游期间顾及一下你周围的人和环境。（consideration）

 

3．我敢肯定新政府将投资一大笔钱用以改善公共设施。（bet）

 

4．2012年，江浙沪一带的短途旅行创造的利润比前一年要高出10%。（ahead）

 

5．由于粗心的新郎把那枚代表着爱情恒久远的钻戒落在了车上，所以新娘很不高兴。（Because）

 

 

 II. Guided Writing  

Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 

请就教材中的《文学品读（A taste of literature）》板块，谈谈你的观点。你的作文必须包括：

=你是否认同高三（senior three）现阶段进行文学作品阅读赏析；

=你的理由。

（注：不能提到真实姓名和学校。）

 青浦区2012学年第一学期高三年级期末质量抽查考试

英语试卷                 Q 2013.1

录音文字稿及参考答案

 

第Ⅰ卷

一、录音文字稿　

I. Listening Comprehension  

Section A    Short Conversations

 

1. M: Can I borrow 113 dollars from you? 

W: Of course. If there’s anything else you need, just let me know.

Q: How much does the man want to borrow?  (D)

 

2. M: For dessert. I need an ice cream. How about you?

  W: No, thanks. I am a little full.

  Q: Where does this conversation most probably take place?  (A)

 

3. W: Would you like some red wine?

  M: No, thanks. I have to drive home later.

  Q: What does the man mean?  (C)

 

4. M: Excuse me. I’d like to see Professor Brown as soon as possible.

  W: Sorry. He’ll probably be back on Friday, but I suggest you call on Wednesday or Thursday to be sure.

  Q: When can the man expect to see Professor Brown?  (D) 

 

5. W: We’re making inquiries about a robbery here yesterday morning, Sir. 

  M: Could you still remember what time was the robbery, Ma’me? 

  Q: What is the man’s profession?  (B) 

 

6. W: Are you going to watch the movie on TV tonight?

  M: No, I think I’ll watch the soccer game and then the documentary on Thanksgiving.

  Q: Which is the first program the man is planning to watch?  (C)

 

7. W: Paul, get up. Your breakfast is getting cold.

  M: I don’t feel like having anything to eat yet.

  Q: What is Paul probably going to do?  (A)

 

8. W: Is that new course as hard as everybody says?

  M: It’s actually even worse, believe it or not.

  Q: What did the man think about the new course?  (B)

 

9. M: Would you like to see these pants in brown and navy blue? These two colors are new arrivals.

  W: Grey is my favorite color, but I prefer something made from cotton, 100% cotton I mean.

  Q: What is the woman looking for?  (A) 

 

10. W: Congratulations! I understand you got a job. When do you start work? 

   M: You must be thinking of someone else. I’m still waiting for a job offer.

   Q: What does the man mean?  (C)

 

Section B Passages                      

Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.

Hello everyone, this is the captain speaking, and I want to welcome you to Flight 16 bound for Seattle.

Our flight time today is 2 hours and 14 minutes and we will be flying at an average altitude of 29,000 feet. The local time in Seattle is a quarter to twelve, and the current weather is rainy, but there is a chance of snow later in the day. We will be arriving at Gate 8, and we will be announcing connecting flights on our approach to the Seattle airport.

Seattle, Washington, is the largest city in the Pacific Northwest. The city has evergreen trees throughout. The cultural and business center of the Pacific Northwest, the city and its surrounding areas are the home of the Space Needle, Boeing’s aircraft assembly plants, Microsoft, Amazon.com, Starbucks, and the University of Washington, as well as an excellent park system.

On behalf of Sky Airlines and the crew, I want to wish you an enjoyable stay in the Seattle area or at your final destination. Sit back and enjoy the flight.

 

11. Where does this announcement most likely take place? (B)

12. What is the local time in Seattle? (C)

13. What is the weather like in Seattle at present? (A)

 

Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.

I first met Joe Kint when we were both 9 years old, which is probably the only reason why he is one of my best friends. If I had first met Joe as a freshman in high school, we wouldn’t even have had the chance to get to know each other. Joe is a day student, but I am a boarding student. We haven’t been in the same classes or sports activities. Nonetheless, I spend nearly every weekend at his house. This is not to say that we would not have been getting along well if we had first met in our freshman year. What I mean is that, we would not have been likely to spend enough time getting to know each other, due to the lack of obviously similar interests.

 

I struggle even now to think of things we share, but maybe that’s what makes us friends. When I look at my friendship with Joe, I wonder how many people I’ve known whom I never disliked but simply didn’t take the time to get to know. Thanks to Joe, I have realized how little basis there is, for the social difference that exists in every community. Since this realization, I have begun to make an even more greater effort to find friends in unexpected people and places.

 

14. Why does the speaker say Joe Kint become one of his best friends? (B)

15. Where does the speaker spend most of his weekends? (C) 

16. What has the speaker learned from his friendship with Joe? (D) 

 

Section C Longer Conversations   

Blacks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.

W: Hi, Tony. Thanks for coming. You know we’ve been asked to organize something for John’s farewell?

M: Yeah, sure. It’s about time we started working out the details?

W: Exactly.

M: First thing is when is the best time to hold it?

W: Well, he leaves on Dec 24th.

M: So what about the 22nd?

W: Yeah, I think that’s about right.

M: Then what about a venue? In campus? A hotel?

W: I think a hotel will probably work out rather expensive. And I’ve been looking at the School Dinning Room. That seems pretty reasonable.

M: Fine. Why not? 

W: And then we ought to be thinking about invitations... who mustn’t we forget to invite? 

M: Well, obviously John.

W: Right.

M: And our head teacher and all the classmates. And I don’t mind writing the invitations.

W: Ok. So what does that leave?

M: Um… oh, yes, a present. Have you any ideas for presents?

W: Well, I’ve been having a little think. I thought, you know, a set of dictionaries? I once heard him say he needed a good one. We could suggest each of our classmates offer 6 dollars. That will be enough for a good one.

M: Good idea. Would you mind doing that?

W: No, not at all. So is that all?

M: Looks like it.

W: Great.

 

17. 22 nd     18. classmates         19. invitations      20. dictionaries

 

Blacks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.

M: Come read this.

W: What’s it about?

M: Labor Day celebrations in different countries.

W: Sounds interesting. What does it say?

M: (Reading …) different countries or even different parts of a country celebrate Labor Day on different days. Most countries, China and Germany for example, celebrate it on May 1, known as May Day. But in the United States and Canada, Labor Day has been celebrated on the first Monday of September since the 1880s. In New Zealand, Labor Day is celebrated on the fourth Monday of October. In Australia, it falls on October 1 in the Australian Capital Territory …

W: Wow, seems a bit confusing. You know, our Chinese May Day holiday is just a few days away.

M: Yeah, pity we don’t have the Golden Week this year, only one day plus the weekend.

W: I agree. What can we do in three days? It won’t be enough for us to go to the seaside.

M: We can go somewhere nearer, though. Somewhere beautiful and not crowded.

W: Do you have some place in mind?

M: Not yet. Why don’t we log onto the Internet and search for a great place to go?

W: Good idea. Let’s do it right now.

 

21. Labor Day celebrations             22. 3 days               23. not crowded/ nearer

24. on the Internet /from the Internet/online 

 

 

二、参考答案

第I卷                                                                    

I.

Section A  1～10   DACDB  CABAC

Section B  11～13  BCD      14～16  BCA

Section C 

17. 22 nd     18. classmates         19. invitations      20. dictionaries

 

21. Labor Day celebrations           22. 3 days            23.  not crowded/ nearer

24. on the Internet /from the Internet/online

 

II.

Section A  25-29  BADBB    30-34  ACCCA    35-40  ADADA  D

Section B  41～49   C E A D J B H I F

 

III.

Section A

50～54  ACBDC    55～59  DADDA    60～64  BADAC  

 

Section B

65～68  CADB  

69～71  CCB  

72～75  DDCB   

 

Section C  76～80   B E F A D 

 

Section D

81.  focus people’s attention on the real life of Bengal tigers.          

82. Because it was suspected to have attacked a local fisherman       

83. livestock and human beings                                 

84. When (they are) hungry or attacked.                          

 

第II卷

I. Translation

1. Our school canteen serves sauce every day.

 

2. Please take the people and the environment around you into consideration when you travel.

 

3. I bet the new government will invest a large amount of money to improve the public facilities.

 

4. The profit made from the excursion around Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai in 2012 was ten percent ahead of the previous year.

 

5. Because the careless bridegroom left the diamond ring which represents the long lasting love behind on the car, the bride was very unhappy.

 

II. Guided Writing （略）