上海市嘉定区封浜高中2019_2020学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题

上海市嘉定区封浜高中2019-2020学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题

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I. Listening Comprehension

Section A

Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.

1. A. 10 dollars. B. 20 dollars. C. 30 dollars. D. 40 dollars.

2. A. At a bus stop. B. In a café.

C. In the waiting room.

D. At a train station.

3. A. Every weekend. B. Once a week. C. Once a month. D. Every free day.

4. A. Teacher and student. B. Doctor and patient.

C. Manager and office worker.

D. Travel agent and customer.

5. A. Eat out. B. Cook at home.

C. Greet friends over the phone.

D. Go for an outing.

6. A. Scratch his arm even more. B. Buy some special medicine.

C. Stretch his arms at night.

D. Sleep with the windows shut.

7. A. She is disappointed. B. She is impressed.

C. She is optimistic.

D. She is jealous.

8. A. They are doing a talk show. B. They narrowly missed an accident.

C. There is heavy traffic in the city center.

D. The street lights on the

corner are off.

9. A. The weather report is unreliable. B. The picnic time has to be changed.

C. They can’t go to the same picnic park.

D. He should listen to the weather report first.

10. A. She needs a new washing machine. B. She should do the laundry herself.

C. She is crazy about clothing design.

D. She always buys new clothes.

Section B

Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the short passages and the longer conversation. The short passages and the longer conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.

Questions 11 through 14 are based on the following passage.

11. A. A photo ID. B. A life jacket.

C. Gym shorts.

D. Physical exam results.

12. A. Too many dirty bathing suits. B. Spitting.

C. Any illnesses after swimming.

D. Children’s “accidents”.

13. A. Eight years old. B. Nine years old.

C. Ten years old.

D. Eleven years old.

14. A. Security policy. B. The business hours.

C. The showering rules.

D. Required swimming clothes.

Questions 15 through 17 are based on the following passage.

15. A. Next to the library. B. Outside the bookstore.

C. At the entrance to the college.

D. In the Learning Resource Center.

16. A. On Monday and Friday mornings. B. On Tuesday and Friday mornings.

C. On Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

D. On Monday and Thursday mornings.

17. A. To welcome the students. B. To give information about campus life.

C. To offer suggestions about boarding life.

D. To inform the use of the school facilities.

Questions 18 through 20 are based on the following conversation.

18. A. Teaching. B. Raising money.

C. Saving wild animals.

D. Running a zoo business.

19. A. He stayed up sending emails. B. He took several part-time jobs.

C. He graded a lot of homework.

D. He took care of a bear all night.

20. A. They are lovely. B. They are dirty.

C. They are ridiculous.

D. They are humble.

II. Grammar and Vocabulary

Section A

Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.

Amazon’s New Alexa for Kids Will Raise Your Child For You According to the musical Mary Poppins, the perfect nanny (or babysitter, or caregiver, etc.) has a cheery mood, no imperfection, and plays games, all sorts. You (21) ______ have noticed there is no rule against her being a robot. Kids, meet your new nanny, Alexa.

On Wednesday, Amazon announced the release of (22) ______ kids’ version of it s artificially intelligent digital assistant Alexa called FreeTime, as well as a kid-friendly model of its Echo smart speaker, called an Echo Dot Kids Edition. This new Echo, (23) ______ is priced at $79.99 and starts shipping May 9, is basically an Echo Dot mini-speaker (24) ______（wrap）in a colored rubber case and prepackaged to include a one-year subscription to Nanny Alexa.

What does Nanny Alexa do? Actually Alexa does (25) ______ parents tell her to, via parental controls. In most instances, this means it will be harder for kids to do things with Alexa like shopping or listening to songs with clear words, and parents can also put a limit on how much kids (26) ______（allow）to use Alexa. Nanny Alexa has also been

engineered to be more used to kids’ voices, and will supposedly answer questions differently (27) ______ more context and using language that will help children learn manners.

FreeTime comes in two levels; the unlimited version can be downloaded onto (28) _____（exist）Echo devices (though not those with screens) for a monthly subscription fee. There’s also a free version available, which includes some of the same kid-friendly features, but less access to kids’ content like radio stations and audiobooks.

Kids love smart speakers, (29) ______ introducing a special one for them feels like a smart move for Amazon. But (30) ______ parents already had doubts about letting their kids befriend an A.I. or allowing a smart speaker into their household, slapping a more colorful case on the Echo is unlikely to r educe their fears. That’s a problem even a spoonful of sugar can’t fix.

Section B

Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

“Love and Logic” Formula (公式)

Bill Gates doesn’t pretend he lives in an ordinary household. When it comes to parenting his three children, Gates says he and his wife have been quite __31__ about the model they’ve used to raise their three children. He said the couple __32__ a 1970s “Love and Logic” parenting model. It’s a formula that was created by a group of three men —a mix of psychologists, psychiatrists and former school administrators. The core idea of their __33__ is centered on the idea that exercising emotional control, essentially minimizing emotional reactions like shouting kids.

“One of the greatest __34__ of applying Love and Logic is that it helps us learn how to keep a tighter control on our emotions and on our tongues,” co-founder Charles Fay wrote in a blog post ab out his model. Gates admits he and his wife haven’t been __35__ at carrying out the approach. “Can you get rid of the emotion? You can’t totally do it,” he said.

Aside from checking hot-blooded parent tempers, the love and logic model also stresses the importance of not leaning into rewards for kids, but instead demonstrating __36__ love and admiring kids for who they are, not what they do (or don’t) achieve,

like a poor test score or a bad grade. “Many __37__ successful people struggled with grades as chil dren,” Fay wrote on his site. “What’s most important is that our children develop good character, curiosity, and problem-solving skills.”

Gates says the “Love and Logic” method is a far cry from the way he grew up, but he knew he wanted to do things __38__ with his own kids. It wasn’t the only way he set __39__ for his children while they were growing up. None of his kids owned a cell phone until they were 14 years old. The children also will each get about $10 million of their parents fortune as inheritan ce, a mere part of their $90 billion. “We want to strike a balance where they have the freedom to do anything, but not a lot of money __40__ on them so they could go out and do nothing,” Gates once told TED.

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.

Cool Fellow

There are two sons in my family. As any younger brother will tell you, having a big brother involves a lot of walking in someone else’s __41__, especially when you have an older brother who is COOL.

For years I wanted to do everything Tyson did, but no matter how hard I tried, my legs just weren’t made to run like his. I proba bly would have continued trying to __42__ “Big T” for the rest of my high school career, but when my family moved and Tyson left for college, so I had to start at a new school all by myself. For most kids high school is the worst time in life for a big move; for me it turned out to be __43__ what I needed. Transferring to another school gave me an opportunity to __44__ myself and discover an entirely new version of “cool”.

I don’t know what made me decide to try some new activities at the new school, but when I showed up for an after-school meeting of the Science Olympiad team, I learned that this team consists of 15 students who train together for __45__ and national science competitions. Visiting this group was the best thing I’ve ever done! I had always b een __46__ with chemistry, biology, and math, but since those interests hadn’t __47__ Tyson’s definition of cool, I had never pursued them. On this day, for some reason, I did. __48__, I discovered a roomful of like-minded people who welcomed me without question or condition.

In that little room, as we organized teams, prepared resources, __49__ answering questions, and trained for the annual contest, I felt more connected than I ever had

to any sports team. I didn’t feel as though I needed to keep up with anybody else; I was finally with __50__ who understood me.

It was so good to feel __51__ for who I am and affirmed for things that I’m good at. For the first time in my life, I actually felt cool.

I’ll admit that it took a while to __52__ Tyson that the science lab was the best place for me to spend my time. He couldn’t understand how I had connected with a crowd that was so totally different from the friends he had had in high school. But this time his questions didn’t make me question myself. I finally know who I am! Yes, I’m Tyson’s little brother, but that’s only part of my __53__. I’m a cool guy in my own way, too.

I am relieved to know that “cool” has a much __54__ definition than what I used to think. And Tyson is coming around, too. He’s been telling his friends about his “smart little brother” and has promised to come to __55__ for me at our practice competition next month.

41. A. presence B. mind C. dream D.

shadow

42. A. keep on B. keep up with C. keep track of

D. keep to

43. A. exactly B. flexibly C. severely D.

merely

44. A. review B. redefine C. reverse D.

register

45. A. legal B. impersonal C. regional D.

ideal

46. A. fascinated B. associated C. concerned D. infected

47. A. hit B. set C. denied D. fit

48. A. To my embarrassment B. To my surprise

C. To my disappointment

D. To my sorrow

49. A. praised B. postponed C. practiced

D. permitted

50. A. peers B. scientists C. physicists

D. players

51. A. adjusted B. adapted C. admired

D. accepted

52. A. conceive B. convince C. confess D.

confirm

53. A. guilty B. personality C. reality D. identity

54. A. clearer B. better C. broader D. wiser

55. A. conquer B. check C. cheer D. comfort

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)

Word spread quickly that Park’s Hardware would be closing.

Locals begged with Lin, the owner of the store, with no result. Running a small, family-owned hardware（五金器具）business was no longer a profit maker. The town’s affection for Park’s Hardware was just not enough to allow it to fight against the big warehouse stores down the road in Bangor.

It’s difficult to see a hardware store go. A hardware store is special because it sells the things that allow us to DIY, and in the process improves our surroundings to suit our tastes. There are few things more satisfying than a new coat of paint on a weary wall.

Some might argue this might be accomplished by shopping at the big warehouse stores. Well, maybe sometimes, but certainly not always. I remember once I was searching in one of a Bangor stores for a wireless door chime (音乐门铃) that Park’s didn’t carry. I found one, but didn’t understand the instructions on the package. I asked a clerk. The man took the package, examined it, said he didn’t know and walked away.

If I were at Park’s and asked, “Lin, can you … please …?” Lin w ould spring into action and together we would mix and match and measure until we made it.

Was it more expensive to shop at Park’s as opposed to a warehouse? In one way, yes —if I wanted to buy something big-ticket. But otherwise, no: I could buy a single screw at Park’s, and have it lovingly put in a little bag, for five cents —no charge for the accompanying pleasant conversation. At a warehouse I had no choice but to buy a box of hundred screws, and, if I were fortunate, receive at the cash register a “H ave a nice day”.

56. Park’s Hardware would be closing because _______.

A. the owner was moving

B. the affection was not enough

C. it couldn’t earn money

D. locals begged its owner

57. Why does the author write his experience in a Bangor store?

A. To indicate Park’s lacked wireless door chimes.

B. To describe the impolite behavior of the clerk.

C. To show respect for Lin’s good manners.

D. To compare different serving attitudes.

58. The underlined sentence in the last paragraph means “_______”.

A. One had to pay if accompanied in the big warehouse store.

B. One could have nice conversations in the big warehouse store.

C. One was usually pleasantly treated in the big warehouse store.

D. One was unlikely to be accompanied in the big warehouse store.

59. The author felt _______ that Park’s Hardware would be closing.

A. fortunate

B. sorry

C. satisfied

D. guilty

(B)

A layover (临时滞留) or flight delay can be extremely fun in these international airports.

Munich Airport, Germany

Aviation(航空) lovers passing through Munich can take a behind-the-scenes tour to learn how the airport operates. Visitors can also tour three historic aircraft and a retired rescue helicopter, climb up to a 28-metre high observation platform for an up-close view of take-offs and landings, and watch films on aviation in the airport’s 60-seat cinema. Travelers can also kill layover time at an 18-hole mini-golf course, or even stop in for a teeth cleaning at the airport dental office.

Changi Airport, Singapore

After a long flight to Singapore, travelers can relax in a Balinese-style swimming pool, work out at the airport gym, or enjoy a drink and live musical performances at the airport’s Music Bar. The airport also has a quiet butterfly garden, and a “pleasant-smelling garden” which is home to 15 species of plants and trees. Free movies at one of two airport cinemas also keep passengers entertained.

Schiphol Amsterdam Airport, the Netherlands

Schiphol is Europe’s fifth-largest airport. Here passengers can view the works of Dutch masters free of charge. You can even have your wedding ceremony at Schiphol —

couples can choose from four different wedding packages, including a 1930-style ceremony held on a Dakota military aircraft.

San Francisco International Airport, California

The airport’s 24-hour AirTrain not only moves passengers between terminal, but also provides a fun view of the runways. There are three aquariums(水族馆) to explore, along with interactive play areas, an aviation museum, and a library. If that’s not enough to keep the little ones busy, travelers can rent portable DVD players and movies for use in the airport.

60. What can travelers do at the Munich Airport?

A. They can have their teeth cleaned.

B. They can relax in a swimming pool.

C. They can visit one of three aquariums.

D. They can watch free films in the 28-seat cinema.

61. Which is the unique feature of the Schiphol Amsterdam Airport?

A. Passengers can play golf there.

B. Passengers can get married there.

C. Passengers can visit a Munich military aircraft.

D. Passengers can buy the works of Dutch masters.

62. Which airport was designed with kids in mind?

A. Changi Airport.

B. Schiphol Amsterdam Airport.

C. Munich Airport.

D. San Francisco International Airport.

(C)

Have you wondered why different animals or pests have their particular colours? Colours in them seem to be used mainly to protect themselves.

Birds, especially seagulls are very fond of locusts(飞蝗), but birds can’t easily catch locusts because locusts change their colours together with the change of the colour of crops. When crops are green, locusts look green. But when crops are ripe, locusts take on exactly the same brown colour as crops have. Some other pests with different colours from plants are usually easily found and eaten by their enemies. So they have to hide themselves in terror for lives and appear only at night.

If you study the animal life in any part of the world, you will find the main use of colouring is to protect them. Bears, wolves and other beasts move quietly through forests. They are usually invisible to the eyes of hunters, because they have the colour much like the barks of trees.

An even more strange act remains to be noticed. A kind of fish living in seas can send out a kind of very black liquid when it faces danger. While the liquid is over, its enemies cannot find it, and it quickly swims away. Thus, it has existed up to now though it is not powerful at all.

63. Locusts are pests but they aren’t easily wiped out by their enemies because _______.

A. they are powerful enough

B. they are dangerous to their enemies

C. they take on the same colours as crops

D. they fly very fast

64. The pests that have different colours from plants usually appear at night because

_______.

A. their enemies can easily find them and eat them

B. it’s easy for them to destroy plants in darkness

C. they have the habit of coming out in darkness

D. birds take their rests when night comes

65. A certain fish living in seas has lived through millions of years because _______.

A. it is the most powerful in the sea

B. no other fishes can swim as fast as it can

C. the liquid it sends out can kill its enemies

D. it can send out a kind of liquid to protect itself.

66. This passage mainly talks about _______.

A. animals or pests can dye themselves different colours

B. the protective colouration of animals and pests

C. how a certain sea fish protects itself

D. the change of colour in locusts

Section C

Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.

How to Protect Yourself from Hackers Online

An increase in cyber-attacks(网络攻击) makes the Internet seem like a scary place these days. How can individuals protect or make it more difficult for hackers to access their information? Here are several tips that can help you protect against cyber-attacks:

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Hard passwords include upper and lower case letters, numbers and special characters. They should be at least eight characters in length. They should also not spell out words easy for hackers to find, like your pet’s name or the name of a family member.

Change your password regularly

A very common mistake made by users is to create one hard password, but then never change it. Remembering a long list of complicated passwords can be difficult. But no password is unbreakable. Hackers are better able to hack multiple accounts if those accounts all have the same password. A password management service, like Dashlane or PasswordBox, can help you keep track of hard passwords. 68

Clear your browser (浏览器) history

This goes for all the devices you use in a day — your home computer, your work computer, or your friend’s iPad. Internet browsers like Firefox or Chrome keep track of where you’ve been and what you’ve done online. They keep records of every site you visited. 69 It is very easy for anyone who sees that information to steal a detailed record of your online activities.

Do not use free Wi-Fi

An increasing number of public places now offer free wireless access to the Internet. Often, a user does not need a password to connect to these wireless networks. These services might be us eful, but they’re also an easy way for hackers to access everything on your device.

Use anti-virus protection

There are many anti-virus services available for users. 70 Some anti-virus services are even free. They are a great way to have a professional help keeping users

one step ahead of hackers.

IV. Summary Writing

Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.

Classrooms of the Future

Online “classroom” experience is far different than anything students did in school. Thanks to current technology, many students have benefited from online learning.

Online courses offer many benefits that help public schools meet the educational needs of today’s students. Through online schools, students can access a variety of courses, including college prep courses, which may not be available to them at their local public schools. Enrollment in these courses also allows students access to virtual laboratories and the finest libraries in the country, no matter where they live.

Online courses provide flexibility in student schedules. Students can log on anywhere at any time to complete their class work. Students involved in extracurricular activities, those who have been hospitalized, or those who are behind in earning required credits can meet their educational needs through enrollment in online classes.

Students in traditional schools can fall behind if they have difficulty understanding concepts the rest of the class easily grasps. Virtual schools, on the other hand, offer a pace that meets every student’s needs, allowing more time to master a difficult algebra concept or the opportunity to interact with an engineer applying scientific principles in the workplace.

Still, some remain doubtful about online education. They worry that online classes will not be demanding enough to prepare students as well as traditional classrooms do. They should not worry. A Department of Education report suggests that students enrolled in online classes performed better than those in traditional schools. In fact, Florida Virtual School, the nation’s largest virtual high school, boasts higher scores in its advanced courses than many traditional public schools.

Today’s technology provides multiple avenues for students to become better prepared for college and to pursue careers in today’s global economy. Let’s be willing to give online classes a chance to show how constructive they can be in helping today’s students receive the best education possible.

V. Translation

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

the brackets.

72．这款新菜品既好看又美味。(Not only)

73．欣赏着这一步一景，真心认为我的家乡配得上“美丽乡村”的称号。(deserve)

74．尽管面临许多困难，这位建筑师还是想尽一切办法去完善设计方案。(despite)

75．我相信，如果每位语言学习者抓住一切机会接触语言、练习运用语言，总归会很好地掌握它的。(end up)

VI. Guided Writing

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

假设你是明启学校的学生程飞（Cheng Fei），学校正在进行下学期兴趣小组

（interest group）活动意向征集。拟组建的兴趣小组请见下表。

请你给自己想申报的那个兴趣小组的负责老师写一封信，表达你希望参加的愿

望。你的信须包括以下内容：

1．告知你想申报的那个兴趣小组的名称；

2．简要介绍你申报的理由；

3．你对该兴趣小组的期望。

（不能涉及真实的姓名和学校的信息。）

封浜中学2019学年第二学期高二年级期终测试

英语试卷

听力文字稿、参考答案、评分标准、客观题评分标准设置

一、听力文字稿

I. Listening Comprehension

Section A

Directions: In section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.

1. M: Which dress did you finally decide to buy at the clothing store?

W: I chose the blue one at first, but it was 40 dollars. So I bought another one which saved me 10 dollars.

Q: How much did the woman pay for the dress? (C)

2. W: Hi John, the train arrived much earlier than I expected. I’m on the platform at

the moment.

M: Oh, you can go and have a drink in the café while waiting for me. The road is quite crowded.

Q: Where is the woman? (D)

3. M: I’d see Granddad every day if I could. But I’m only free every Sunday.

W: That’s enough. But don’t forget it’s his birthday next month.

Q: How often does the man see his grandfather? (B)

4. W: Mr. Watson, I wonder whether it’s possible for me to take a vacation early next

month.

M: Did you fill out a request form?

Q: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers? (C)

5. M: How about going out for a meal this weekend? If you fancy staying in, I could cook

for us.

W: A meal out would be great. And we can ask some other friends, as well. I’ll ring Anna and Karl.

Q: What will the speakers do on the coming weekend? (A)

6. M: Gina. It’s so hot outside, and the bugs just love me this year!

W: Stop scratching your arm, Sam. Well, I hope you close the windows tonight. Here, put on this medicine.

Q: What does Gina tell Sam to do? (D)

7. M: I made this painting by myself. I’ve been taking art classes for the past year.

W: Really? That’s amazing! I thought you bought it. It looks like it wa s painted by a professional.

Q: How does the woman respond to the man? (B)

8. W: Oh. The radio is advising us to avoid the city center this morning. I’ll be late

for work.

M: It’s OK. We’ll turn right at the traffic lights so that we can avoid where th ere is a huge queue of cars.

Q: What can we learn from the conversation? (C)

9. W: According to the weatherman, it’s going to be sunny on Saturday. A great day for

picnic.

M: Huh! They said the same thing about last Saturday and it rained all day.

Q: What does the man mean? (A)

10. W: I had three baskets of clothes to wash. The washing machine was full.

M: That’s too bad. I guess you’ll have to go shopping again. The clothing shops must love you.

Q: What does the man imply about the woman in the end? (D)

Section B

Directions: In section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages and four questions on the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.

Questions 11 through 14 are based on the following passage.

Attention, swimmers! Please listen carefully to the following information about our community pool. All guests must sign in and leave a photo ID at the front desk. State law requires that all swimmers must shower with soap before entering the pool. Besides, all swimmers must wear proper bathing suits. If any of our staff determines that your clothes are not appropriate, either because they are too short or too dirty, you will not be allowed into the water. If you are sick, or have any signs of illness, do not use the pool until you are completely recovered. Please remind your children to use the bathroom before entering the pool. If they have any “accidents”, you must report them to the gym staff immediately. Children ten years of age and younger must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18 at all times. Remind children that spitting is not allowed. Finally, there has been a schedule change. In the past, we have been open from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Starting January 1, we will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Now listen again, please.

Questions

11. What is required for guests? (A)

12. What must be reported to the gym staff? (D)

13. Above what age can children swim alone? (C)

14. Which pool policy has changed? (B)

Questions 15 through 17 are based on the following passage.

Welcome to Highdown College. Firstly I’d like to say something about living arrangements. Most of you already have a place in one of our college flats. If you have any problems, please contact the housing staff. You’ll find the office at the entrance to the college and it’s open from nine until four Monday to Friday. During the holidays it’s open, mornings only, on Monday and Thursday. However, if you have an emergency, you can contact somebody on 978 5423. Moving on now ... the college has excellent facilities to help you with your studies, including the Learning Resource Center that has more than 50,000 library books. There are also 50 computers so you can use the Internet. There are plenty of places to eat at th e college, like the Hungry Café on the first floor where you can have sandwiches and salad, or, if you prefer a hot meal at a very reasonable price you can go to the Food Hall. You’ll find it next to the bookshop, on the ground floor. Otherwise, you can ha ve a pub lunch in the students’ bar. There are also machines around the college, where you can buy chocolate and drinks. Right, if anybody has any questions about these matters, or anything else, please stay behind now. I hope all of you enjoy your time at our college.

Now listen again, please.

Questions:

15. Where can the listeners find the housing office? (C)

16. When does the housing office open during holidays? (D)

17. What is the purpose of the passage? (B)

Questions 18 through 20 are based on the following conversation.

W: You look exhausted, Carl. Shouldn’t you be more rested since classes are out?

M: I wish! I do feel better without all that homework to grade and students to send emails to, but I just have a lot of work to do right now.

W: What’s going on?

M: Well, it all started when we found this baby bear in our garage. We took it in and raised it.

W: Wait…you have a pet bear? I’ll bet it’s lovely!

M: No. That was two years ago. We let it go to live in the forest with the other bears. The problem is, every spring, people bring us baby bears from their garages to raise. All summer, we feed them, clean up after them, and play with them. I was up all night with a hungry “baby”.

W: What a lot of work! I guess it’s part of living next to the forest.

M: Well, we love animals, you know. And this year, we’re hoping to raise some money for equipment and food. You wouldn’t believe how many apples a young bear can eat!

W: What else do you buy?

M: Cages, small toys to keep them entertained, and lots and lots of towels. Bears are very messy!

Now listen again, please.

Questions:

18. What did the man start doing two years ago? (C)

19. Why is the man tired? (D)

20. What does the man say about the bears at the end of the conversation? (B) That’s the end of listening comprehension. 听力部分到此结束。

二、参考答案

I. Listening Comprehension

II. Grammar and Vocabulary

21. may 22. a 23. which 24.wrapped 25. whatever

26. are allowed 27. with 28. existing 29. so 30. if

31-35 J D H G A 36-40 I E C B K

III. Reading Comprehension

41. D 42. B 43. A 44. B 45. C 46. A 47. D 48. B 49. C 50. A 51. D 52. B 53. D 54. C 55. C

56-59 CDDB

60-62 ABD

63-66 CADB

67-70 BEFD

IV. Summary writing

Version 1: The passage mainly talks about the benefits of online learning. Online courses make students better prepared for college, provide flexibility in student schedules, and offer a pace satisfying every student’s needs not to be left behind. It is reported that those enrolling in online classes did better than those in traditional schools, so online classes should be trusted and implemented. (60 words)

Version 2: Online courses benefit today’s students in many ways. First, they provide various courses and learning resources. Second, they allow flexible learning schedules. Moreover, students can pace their study according to their own needs. However, some still doubt online education, believing it not demanding enough. Due to students’ better learning performance, we should give online courses a chance. (57 words)

Version 3: The passage highlights the advantages of online courses over traditional ones. More resources, including various courses, virtual labs and best libraries, are accessible. Students are no longer restricted to fixed schedules. The flexibility also facilitates learning difficult concepts and consulting industry experts. Despite some concerns over its quality, students turn out to achieve higher scores. Let’s embrace its bright future. (60 words)

Version 4: The author illustrates the benefits and prospects of online courses. They cater to students’ need by offering various courses, virtual laboratories and libraries. They also empower students not to be confined by time and space and to study at a self-adaptive pace. Contrary to people’s concerns, students enrolling in online courses outperform their counterparts. We should embrace the online courses. (60 words)

V. Translation

72. Not only is the new dish good looking but also it is delicious.

73. Enjoying the (different) views everywhere, I truly think my hometown deserves the

74. Despite facing many difficulties, the architect is trying every (possible) means

75. I believe that if every language learner grasps every opportunity to be exposed to