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2023学年高三年级第一次质量调研
英语试卷
(满分 140分 考试时间 120分钟)
I. Listening Comprehension（25分）
Section A （10分）
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. In a leadership training center. B. In a student consulting office.
C. At an indoor basketball court. D. At a science development lab.
2. A. Dietician and client. B. Waitress and diner.
C. Boss and secretary. D. Librarian and reader.
3. A. 3,600 dollars. B. 6,000 dollars. C. 1,200 dollars. D. 4,800 dollars.
4. A. The park was closed due to a severe accident.
B. The boy got injured in the roller coaster ride.
C. A child was not feeling well after the ride.
D. Many students thought the park was nasty.
5. A. Buy electronic devices. B. Do some housework.
C. Repair the car. D. Go window shopping.
6. A. Schedules of a negotiation. B. Orders with the suppliers.
C. Layout of the presentation. D. Preparations for a meeting.
7. A. She doesn’t know the requirements of the essay.
B. She feels stuck while proceeding with her essay.
C. She has difficulty in drafting when walking.
D. She is unable to give the man some ideas.
8. A. Set fewer goals next year to avoid struggling.
B. Come up with a plan to motivate themselves.
C. Monitor habit-forming behaviours for each other.
D. Join an organization to check in on their progress.
9. A. Dressing professionally improves his thinking.
B. Wearing a tie helps him fit in the company.
C. Looking handsome is what he pursues.
D. Buying the shirt costs him a fortune.
10. A. The man desires a room with a view of mountains.
B. The hotel offers the man a tempting alternative.
C. Few customers can receive an upgraded service.
D. The woman demands the man give an apology.
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Section B (15分)
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two passages and one longer conversation. After each passage or conversation,
you will be asked several questions. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be
spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the
best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. Increase of gravity. B. Physical training.
C. Water resistance. D. Sense of isolation.
12. A. 8. B. 17. C. Over 200. D. About 100.
13. A. The training for astronauts is very demanding.
B. It has been 10 years since China sent a man to space.
C. Astronauts will change suits every six hours in space.
D. Three months is the minimum training time for astronauts.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. About 10,000 birds were killed.
B. The blue sky was the key cause of the hitting.
C. Birds were drawn by the lights from the building.
D. McCormick Place was closed because of the hitting.
15. A. Draw curtains during the day. B. Use materials that don’t attract birds.
C. Change colors of the building. D. Apply environment-friendly stickers.
16. A. Unusual. B. Inevitable. C. Beneficial. D. Tragic.
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
17. A. Preparations to make for the tutoring. B. Promises to their physics teachers.
C. Solutions to their respective problems. D. Apologies to give for the dollhouse.
18. A. She has missed half-an-hour training.
B. She hasn’t entered for the after-school tutoring.
C. She has to hand in the assignment on Wednesday.
D. She is unable to deal with the physics homework.
19. A. It involves complex architectural planning.
B. It requires buying expensive wood supplies.
C. It needs some features like adding windows.
D. It must be exactly like his sister’s old dollhouse.
20. A. Beg his sister for forgiveness. B. Check whether Mr. Brown has time.
C. Hire a professional carpenter. D. Piece together the broken dollhouse.
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II. Grammar and Vocabulary （20分）
Section A (10分)
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct.
For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one
word that best fits each blank.
Seeing Math on the Page
Math and literature are probably two of the subjects that bring students headaches. However, scientists wonder (21)
__________ the beauty of math can be found in literary works. Once Upon a Prime: The Wondrous Connections
between Mathematics and Literature, a book published recently by UK mathematician Sarah Hart, (22) __________
(present) some interesting thoughts about “three”. She argues that the beauty of this number is indeed evident in many
works of western literature and languages in general.
‘Three’ is the minimum number (23) __________ __________ a two-dimensional shape can be defined. For
example, three sticks can create a triangle, a stable structure. Many common phrases are in three words, such as “ready,
set, go”. Being the first things kids may learn, some nursery rhymes have a word (24) __________ (repeat) three times,
such as “row, row, row your boat”. In stories, there are usually three main characters, such as Harry, Ron and Hermione
in the Harry Potter series. For a series of novels, there are usually three books (25) __________ __________ four,
according to Hart.
Why is it always the third son who behaves differently from his two older brothers, thus (26) __________ (win) the
princess “The reason for this,” Hart explains, “is obvious. We require two repetitions to get to know the pattern, (27)
__________ __________ the breaking of the pattern in the third character can surprise or amuse us.”
Similarly, another study by researchers at the University of Vermont also connected math and storytelling. They
analyzed more than 1,300 fiction books and arranged for 10,000 words from the books (28) __________ (rate) by 50
participants on a happiness scale of 1 to 9. Then the ratings (29) __________ (categorize) into different graphs, which
showed how the readers’ emotions changed while reading. It turned out that each story fit perfectly into one of six basic
graphs, a mathematical pattern.
“The idea that one would (30) __________ __________ choose between mathematics and literature is something of
a tragedy,” Hart says, “The two fields are fundamentally linked”.
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Section B (10分)
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box. Each word can be
used only once. Note that there is one more word than you need.
A. ballooning B. frost-intolerant C. directly D. contributors E. erupted
F. conditions G. shaded H. sensor-equipped I. engineering J. situated K. properly
Farm of the Future in the Sky
Five storeys off the ground at Colorado State University, a highly unlikely garden grows under
a long row of rooftop solar panels. It’s late November at 9 am, when the temperature is -2℃ and the
wind is cutting. Not long before my arrival, researchers had pulled the last ___31___ crops out of
the soil under the panels. In their place, cool-season foods like leafy greens still grow, ___32___
from the intense sunlight up there.
This is no ordinary green roof, but an expansive and ___33___ outdoor laboratory. The idea behind it is explained
by Jennifer Bousselot, the director of the rooftop farm. Solar panels tend to get too hot on conventional rooftops, and that
heat reduces their efficiency while plants help cool them off. “If you have plants under there,” Bousselot said, “they
create ideal ___34___ for solar panels to operate. Also, the shade of the panels encourages the growth of plants. A
win-win solution.”
Therefore, the overall goal of the rooftop farm is to grow more food for ___35___ urban populations while
generating clean energy and making buildings more energy efficient. Without the sun beating down ___36___ on a bare
roof, green roofs boost a building’s energy efficiency by about 10 percent. That is, you don’t need to run as much
air-conditioning to ___37___ cool the place during a heat wave. This innovative approach can also maximize land use,
making urban spaces not just consumers of resources, but also active ___38___ to both energy and agricultural
production.
However, being ___39___ on a rooftop comes with more challenges than a typical farming site. The wind loads on
a roof make it challenging to install a tracking system and irrigation (灌溉 ) is also trickier. The expenses are
substantially increased due to higher ___40___ costs and the difficulties of moving and installing all the sensors and
materials high in the air.
It is obviously early days for rooftop farms, but some effects were already evident. Instead of being big, dead spaces,
roofs may act as booming ecosystems.
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III. Reading Comprehension （45分）
Section A (15分)
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.
“So … tell me about yourself.”
The toughest job interview question may seem like a softball from the interviewer’s perspective: It seems ___41___
because it feels like a free pass: no request for real-life examples, no technical challenge, not even the feared “What’s
your biggest fault ” Just … tell me anything.
Receiving such an open invitation invites more ___42___ than opportunities, because you’re given no framework
for your response — just a blank, clue-free paper. I often see this ___43___ situation in my point-making workshops:
communicating without a point.
What your prospective employer most needs from you is a point (“I am an important asset (资产) to the company”),
not a ___44___ (“All about me”). But how do you get from the interviewer’s broad question to a specific and ___45___
point
Start with realizing that your interviewer already knows your job history thanks to your resume (简历 ). So you
should be more than your ___46___. Remember that interviews are more about making strong ___47___than proving
qualifications. This is a two-step process that will require some homework. First, identify what the organization
specifically needs from this role. Second, ___48___ your response to position yourself as the best person to fill that need.
Identifying the organization’s need means examining the job description like a treasure map. Phrases like “required,”
“must have,” and “highly desired” mean what they say, so ___49___ those in your planning. Items further down the list
or labeled “preferred” may be less important, even if you meet those standards. The ___50___ of a job description can be
telling as well. Descriptions that sound personal, or come right out and say “sense of humor preferred” indicate a
workplace where people like to have fun. ___51___, a very formal job posting might indicate a conservative workplace
where people are expected to be serious about the work.
Pulling from these sources, write down the three personal qualities they’re most looking for like “self-starter,”
“team player,” or “interest in healthcare”. Now change the ___52___ slightly to “I’m a self-starter” or “At work, my
approach is …” Then pick a story from your professional life that ___53___ you filling that particular need of the job.
Feel free to add details, but don’t ___54___ the primary elements. Assume they can smell a lie from a mile away,
whether they can or can’t.
In this way, you should do more than just widen eyes in the room. Why Because you’ve matched who you are and
your personal story with the company’s brand and primary need. You didn’t just tell them about you; you pointed out
why you ___55___ to them.
41. A. hard B. easy C. huge D. small
42. A. missions B. joys C. comments D. risks
43. A. unlikely B. favourable C. problematic D. competent
44. A. book report B. phone call C. desk lamp D. lunch break
45. A. declared B. tailored C. rejected D. assessed
46. A. profile B. criterion C. dimension D. nickname
47. A. transitions B. judgments C. matches D. distributions
48. A. stabilize B. customize C. memorize D. authorize
49. A. diversify B. approve C. delete D. highlight
50. A. tone B. format C. picture D. length
51. A. For instance B. By contrast C. After all D. In addition
52. A. blogging B. networking C. messaging D. wording
53. A. illustrates B. suspends C. dismisses D. circulates
54. A. make up B. put off C. break down D. get through
55. A. submitted B. extended C. mattered D. shifted
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Section B (22分)
Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements.
For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information
given in the passage you have just read.
(A)
To us, the kitchen was a mysterious place. Our kitchen at home was so simple: an old Sparks oven, a refrigerator, a
sink, and a table. At the New Eastern, it was a busy factory. Almost an entire wall was taken up by a line of huge black
woks (锅). This was my father’s stage. He strode (大步走) the length of the four woks, each one fired up by gas flames
underneath. Beneath him, blocks of wood, raised off the ground an inch or two, served to give his legs and feet some
spring.
The sink was the size of a bathtub (浴缸); the refrigerator had glass doors and stretched three times as wide as the
one at home. Every appliance was bigger, and there were things we never saw anywhere else, like the big metal oven in
which my father hung long poles holding large pieces of pork. We could hear the fire roaring from the bottom of it. My
dad would go about his business, and then, always at exactly the right time, he’d wander over, lift off the top, and take
out several poles of barbecued pork—bright red, with black at the tips. If I happened by at that magical moment, I’d stop.
“Yeet-gow!” I’d say. And he’d skillfully chop off a piece of the juicy, sweet meat. “One dollar!” he’d shout, and then
hand it over.
My father made the best food in town. There was nothing he wouldn’t try. He was once proud of a rock candy he
invented and determined to sell at the front counter of the New Eastern. We, of course, served as his guinea pigs—we
couldn’t bring ourselves to tell him the sad truth: The candy was so hard that it was uneatable. I rolled a piece around my
mouth. “Tastes good, Ba-Ba,” I said. Then, when he looked away, I spat it out.
Sometimes, he liked to invent stories to us. Watching my little sister Shirley biting on an apple, he’d lean over.
“Don’t eat the seed,” he said, “or an apple tree will grow inside you.”
“What ”
“Yes. Right inside your stomach, an apple tree!”
56. It can be learned from paragraph 1 and 2 that _________.
A. the author’s father can repair springs B. the author enjoys observing in the kitchen
C. the author helps to cook difficult dishes D. the author’s family lives in a busy factory
57. How does the author develop the idea that “the kitchen is a mysterious place”
A. By describing how his father manages various tasks in the kitchen.
B. By classifying the kitchen appliances into different categories.
C. By contrasting the restaurant kitchen with the kitchen at home.
D. By explaining why large pieces of pork were placed in the oven.
58. The author mentions the incident of a rock candy in paragraph 3 __________.
A. to highlight how he disliked the food his father made
B. to illustrate why they often kept secrets from his father
C. to emphasize the troubled relationship with his father
D. to show the family’s support for his father’s experiments
59. Which of the following words can best describe the author’s father
A. dynamic and playful B. strict and innovative
C. talented and greedy D. hardworking and outdated
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(B)
60. It can be learned from “THEATTACK” that ___________
A. Sandra asks Marcus for his password. B. Marcus steals the key corporate data.
C. The attacker gains Marcus’s trust first. D. Sandra is a senior director of the bank.
61. Which of the following best fits the “ ” in step④ of “THE DEFENSE”
A. LESSON B. HEALTH C. PROGRAM D. FINANCE
62. Which of the following is covered in the case
A. What loss the company has suffered B. How Marcus regretted receiving the call
C. What Natalie has found about the domain D. How effectively Ray responded to the attack
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(C)
New research confirms that human footprints found in New Mexico are probably the oldest
direct evidence of human presence in the Americas, a finding that upends what many scientists
knew about human habitation and migration (迁徙).
The footprints were discovered at the edge of an ancient lakebed in White Sands national
park. According to the new paper published in the journal Science, they date back to between
21,000 and 23,000 years ago. Actually, the estimated age of the footprints was first reported in Science in 2021, but some
researchers raised concerns about the dates. Questions focused on whether seeds of water plants used for the original
dating may have absorbed ancient carbon from the lake—which could, in theory, throw off radiocarbon dating by
thousands of years. But the new study presents two additional lines of evidence for the older date range. It uses two
entirely different materials found at the site, ancient pollen (花粉) and stone grains.
The reported age of the footprints challenges the once conventional wisdom that humans did not reach the Americas
until a few thousand years before rising sea levels covered the Bering land bridge between Russia and Alaska, perhaps
about 15,000 years ago. “This is a subject that’s always been controversial because it’s so significant. It’s about how we
understand the last chapter of the peopling of the world,” said Thomas Urban, an archaeologist (考古学家) at Cornell
University, who was involved in the 2021 study but not the new one.
Thomas Stafford, an independent archaeological geologist in New Mexico, who was not involved in the study, said
he “was a bit suspicious before” but now is convinced. The new study isolated about 75,000 grams of pure pollen from
the same stone layer that contained the footprints. “Dating pollen is laborious but worthwhile,” said Kathleen Springer, a
research geologist at the US Geological Survey and a co-author of the new paper.
Ancient footprints of any kind can provide archaeologists with a quick look of a moment in time. While some
archeological sites in the Americas point to similar date ranges—including necklaces carved from giant animal remains
in Brazil—scientists still question whether such objects really indicate human presence. “White Sands is unique because
there’s no question these footprints were left by people,” said Jennifer Raff, a scientist at the University of Kansas, who
was not involved in the study.
63. The underlined word “upends” (paragraph 1) is closest in meaning to “________”.
A. comprises B. connects C. challenges D. compares
64. According to the passage, what is special about the new research
A. It shows the footprints were made by the Russians.
B. It offers more convincing lines of evidence for dating.
C. It confirms that the ancient humans enjoyed living by the lake.
D. It reveals the footprints are much younger than previously thought.
65. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that __________.
A. necklaces are valuable objects for archaeologists to date animals
B. human footprints are often sure signs of human presence
C. ancient objects in Brazil are excluded from the study
D. White Sands is one important archaeological site
66. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage
A. Scientists Discovers New Species of Humans in Americas
B. Humans Reached Americas 15,000 Years Earlier Than Believed
C. American Archaeologists Unearthed Valuable Manmade Objects
D. New Research Confirms Early Human Presence in Americas
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Section C (8分)
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.
A. The key is to look for places where improvements were done poorly.
B. An experienced agent is probably going to have a better eye than the buyer.
C. Is buying one of these quick-turnaround properties a good idea
D. Set aside money for any problems that may crop up or ask the seller to cover them.
E. How do you know if the previous owner has moved out of the house
F. Flippers sometimes skip getting permits for the work they do.
What to Know If Buying a Flipped House
House flipping is hardly new. For someone who is working in the real estate market, a flipped or recently renovated
(翻新的) home can be very appealing. But how about you, the home-hunter __________67__________
You certainly don’t need to avoid flipped properties. A flipped property does have some strong selling points. A lot
of its features and fixtures have been replaced or improved. Certainly, you’ll save on the time and trouble of doing the
renovation yourself. But there are some things to watch out for if you’re considering buying one.
__________68__________ For example, Alice recently toured a flipped house whose kitchen drawer was blocked
by the refrigerator and the dishwasher wasn’t installed correctly — things that would prevent people from being able to
function in there. Addressing issues like these can become costly, especially if you haven’t factored them into your
budget.
Don’t neglect your right to a professional inspection. __________69__________ So getting an expert to go take a
thorough look at the property is crucial, to make sure everything is up to code. It’s going to be really important to do
your sewer (下水道) and separate roof inspections. Flipped houses may seem up-to-date on the surface, but shiny new
finishes can sometimes mask substandard work.
Finally, flipped properties are rarely advertised as such. Therefore, it is crucial to work with a knowledgeable real
estate agent. __________70__________ When he tours a house that he suspects is being flipped, he’ll check who owned
the home previously, and will reach out to other agents in his network to see if anyone has experience buying from them.
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IV. Summary writing (10分)
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.
Dealing with One Missed Workout
It’s a common dilemma (困局) for anyone on a training plan: You miss one workout and become awashed with guilt.
To make up for it, you add those extra miles to your next workout. But according to the professionals, this isn’t the right
way to go about it. “A single workout is not going to make or break a training plan. The key to training is consistency
over time,” says John Raglin, PhD, professor in the Department of Kinesiology at Indiana University Bloomington.
When you miss a workout, the temptation is to think, “Oh, I’ve got to do more tomorrow”. But when you try to
catch up on your workouts, you run a couple of risks: “Certainly an injury, but also becoming over-tired, which could
ruin your training after that,” says Raglin. This is a phenomenon called ‘non-functional overreaching’,” he says.
Eventually, this could lead to overtraining syndrome (综合症), which is characterized by a decrease in performance later
due to a long-term increase in training load without adequate recovery.
So how do you move forward if you skipped a run or five Well first, people download generalized training plans
without understanding that they are meant to be adapted to life. There is a whole host of life stressors—job, kids,
friendships, travel—and exercise is just another type of stress. Actually, when things get chaotic in your life, it may be
necessary to just let go. Next, if you missed a workout, you have to ask yourself why: “Was it just because your schedule
got out of hand or because you were feeling overly exhausted ” Understanding why you missed the workout can offer
some insights into how to tailor your program to suit your lifestyle.
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V. Translation (15分)
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
72. 门后挂着毛巾和睡衣，方便客人使用。(hang)
73. 听店员说，新款摄像机的存储空间是老款的好几倍。(than)
74. 在涉及孩童成长方面，专家建议切勿拔苗助长，应遵循客观规律。(where)
75. 从小区到社区食堂至少要横跨两条马路，独居老人“吃饭难”的问题对居委会的工作构成了新挑战。(difficulty)
VI. Guided writing (25分)
Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
假如你是明启中学的高中学生李华，你在报纸上读到这样一则新闻：一个
景区为解决游客爬山累的问题，在山石之间架起了一条条自动扶梯（见右图），
游客可实现“无痛爬山”。请以李华的口吻给该报纸编辑写一封邮件，要求：
1. 介绍一下你在报纸上看到的内容；
2. 自己针对此事的态度以及理由。
注：自动扶梯 escalator
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参考答案
Listening Comprehension:
1-5 BADCB 6-10 DBCAB 11-13 DCA 14-16 CBD 17-20 CDCB
Grammar:
21. whether 22. presents/has presented 23. with which 24. repeated 25. rather than / instead of 26.
winning 27. so that 28. to be rated 29. were categorized 30. have to
Vocabulary: 31-40 BGHFACKDJI
Cloze: 41-55 BDCABACBDA BDAAC
Reading: 56-59 BCDA 60-62 CAD 63-66 CBBD 67-70 CAFB
Summary:
Professionals say it’s not right to make up for a missed workout because it may cause overtraining syndrome, which can
affect your training performance later. Therefore, you should adapt the training plans to your life to avoid being
overstressed and learn the reasons behind the missing to adjust the training plans.
Translation:
72. Towels and pajamas are hanging behind the door for the convenience of the guests.
73. According to the shop assistant, the storage capacity of the new type/model of (video) camera is several / a few times
greater/larger than that of the old type/model.
74. Where children’s growth is concerned/involved, experts suggest not pushing children too hard and following the
objective laws/rhythm.
75. Since the community canteen requires crossing at least two roads from the residential area, the issue of the elderly
living alone having difficulty accessing meals poses a new challenge to the neighborhood committee’s work.
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Dear Editor,
I hope this email finds you well. My name is Li Hua, a high school student at Mingqi High School. Recently, I came
across an intriguing news article in your newspaper that caught my attention and prompted me to share my perspective
on the matter.
The news discussed a scenic area that had taken a novel approach to address the fatigue experienced by visitors
climbing the mountain. They installed a series of escalators among the rocks, providing visitors with a "pain-free
mountain climbing" experience.
On a personal note, I find this development rather thought-provoking. While the concept of installing escalators in a
mountainous area might seem convenient and innovative, it raises some concerns for me. Mountains, by their very nature,
represent challenges and exertion. The physical effort required to climb them not only offers a unique sense of
achievement but also fosters a deeper connection with nature.
Introducing escalators in such environments may diminish the essence of the mountain-climbing experience. The
struggle to ascend, the breathtaking scenery, and the feeling of accomplishment at the summit are integral components of
the adventure. By providing an "easy way out," we risk losing the essence of what makes mountain climbing a rewarding
and memorable activity.
Moreover, I believe that encountering difficulties and overcoming them during outdoor activities contributes to
personal growth and resilience. The installation of escalators might inadvertently send the message that convenience
should always trump the challenges that life presents, which could have broader implications for how we approach
difficulties in various aspects of our lives.
In conclusion, while the idea of installing escalators in a mountainous area is undoubtedly innovative, it's crucial to
balance convenience with the intrinsic value of overcoming challenges. I appreciate the effort to enhance the visitor
experience, but I also hope we can preserve the authenticity and spirit of mountain climbing for the generations to come.
Thank you for providing a platform to express my thoughts on this matter.【323 words】
Sincerely,
Li Hua
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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: I can’t decide which university major to apply to—business or literature
W: Well, what are your career goals and interests
Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place
2. M: My digestion is not very good recently and it is making me gain weight.
W: I see. Have you tried adding more fibre into your meals
Q: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers
3. M: Hello, I am interested in booking your venue to host a 3-day STEM conference. What does the pricing look
like
W: Our standard rate is $2,000 per day. Since this is a nonprofit educational event, we would be happy to offer a
20% discount.
Q: How much will the man pay if he decides to book the venue
4. W: How was the amusement park today Did you guys have fun
M: It was fun but they closed one ride because some kid threw up and it was really nasty.
W: What happened at the amusement park
5. M: Didn’t you go shopping today Where is the camera you promised to bring me
W: I planned to, but the car broke down, so I did some knitting and cleaning instead.
Q: What did the woman do today
6. W: Are you ready for the big meeting tomorrow
M: Just about. I have confirmed the order with the suppliers and am working on the final changes to the
presentation.
Q: What are the two speakers talking about
7. W: I am having writer’s block trying to draft this essay. Do you have any tips
M: When I am stuck writing, I go for a long walk. It always gets new ideas flowing for me!
Q: What trouble does the woman have
8. M: I’m trying to build more healthy habits this year but struggling with motivation.
W: Making goals is easier if you have a partner to check in on your progress every day. Want to join forces
Q: What will the two speakers probably do next
9. W: Wearing a tie does make one look smarter. Is that why you wear a tie to work every day
M: Not just that. I think putting on a shirt and tie actually affects the way my brain works.
Q: What does the man mean
10. M: I’m hoping to get a room with a nice view of the ocean if possible. Perhaps a higher floor overlooking the
beach
W: I apologize, but our seaview rooms are already fully booked, but I can upgrade you to one of our best rooms on
the top floor instead. It faces the hillside and has partial ocean views.
Q: What can be learned from the conversation
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two passages and one longer conversation. After each passage or conversation,
you will be asked several questions. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be
spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the
best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of China’s first manned space mission, with Yang Liwei becoming the first
Chinese astronaut to go to space. Since then, another 17 astronauts have reached for the stars.
Astronauts are faced with multiple challenges on a space mission. The human body is not designed for space life.
The changes in gravity can have an impact on their bodies. The sensation of isolation living in a small spacecraft for
months can damage their mental health. So it’s no wonder that astronauts have to meet extremely high standards.
To make sure that Chinese astronauts complete their missions and return to Earth safely, eight types, including over
200 subjects of training, were set. Among them, the most tiring one is underwater training. This training is designed for
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astronauts to adapt to the zero-gravity environment in space. Astronauts stay underwater in suits weighing over 100
kilograms for six hours at a time. Water resistance and the heavy suit make every move exhausting. Each astronaut
receives training for at least three and a half years before having the chance to go to space.
(Now listen again, please.)
Questions:
11. What difficult situation might astronauts face in space
12. How many training subjects are included in the Chinese astronaut program
13. What can be concluded from this passage
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
McCormick Place in Chicago, the largest convention center in North America, is covered in glass that is enjoyable
for humans but deadly for birds. On Oct 5 this year, over 1,000 migrating birds died from hitting its glass walls in a
single day.
During the day, birds fly toward glass as it reflects a perfect image of the sky and nearby trees. As night falls, the
bright light from glass buildings attracts birds. The hitting that happened on the night of Oct 5 is due to the bright lights
inside the building for a large event.
After hitting a building, many birds will die on the spot from a broken bone. Others may continue to fly for some
distance, but they rarely survive for more than a few hours. Every year, nearly one billion birds hit glass in the US, which
included birds listed as second-class protected wildlife.
These hitting cases could have been avoided if appropriate measures had been taken. Many places around the world
have put forward bird-related guidelines on building design. These include reducing the use of glass in building walls
and applying bird-friendly materials. People can also do their bit to help birds by putting stickers on glass windows in
their homes and closing the curtains at night.
(Now listen again, please.)
Questions:
14. What do we know about the bird hitting that happened on Oct 5
15. According to the passage, what can be done to avoid the hitting cases
16. Which word can best describe bird hitting with buildings
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
M: Mary, what are you doing
W: I have been trying to solve this physics problem for the last half hour, but I still have no idea how to do it.
M: When do you have to turn it in
W: It is due at the end of this week.
M: Well, it is only Monday. Why don’t you get some after-school tutoring on Wednesday
W: You are right. I guess I have to sign up for it first.
M: Now that your problem is solved, I need you to lend me a hand with my problem.
W: What is up
M: I need to build a new dollhouse for my sister Nancy. I accidentally dropped her favourite dollhouse and it was
broken into pieces.
W: How awkward of you!
M: But I told her that I would build a better one for her. So, I need your help.
W: Me Help you I have never built anything in my life.
M: Me neither. But, don’t worry. Putting together pieces of wood is not going to be difficult.
W: It is more than just putting pieces of wood together. You need to put in windows and doors. Have you thought
about how to do that
M: Who says it needs to have windows and doors
W: Tim, you did tell your sister that the new dollhouse would be better than the old one, right I just want to remind
you of your promise.
M: Ah, I wish I have not touched her dollhouse! What should I do then
W: Get help from somebody who knows how to do the trick. Mr. Brown used to be a carpenter. Why don’t you go
to his office and ask him
Questions:
17. What are the two speakers talking about
18. What makes Mary worried
19. What does Mary point out about Tim building a dollhouse
20. What will Tim probably do after the conversation
That’s the end of Listening Comprehension.
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