2018浦东英语二模

上海市浦东新区2018届高三下学期教学质量检测（二模）II. Grammar and vocabularySection A—10分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.Pumas are large, cat-like animals which are found in America. When reports came into the London Zoo that a wild puma 21 (spot) forty miles south of London, they were not taken seriously. However, as the evidence began to accumulate, experts decided to investigate.The hunt 22 the puma began in a small village where a woman 23 (pick) blackberries saw “a large cat” only five yards away from her. It immediately ran away when she saw it, and experts confirmed that a puma will not attack a human being 24 it is cornered. The search proved difficult, for the puma was often observed at one place in the morning and at 25 place twenty miles away in the evening. 26 it went, it left behind it a trail of dead deer and small animals like rabbits. Several people complained of cat-like noises at night and a businessman on a 27 (fish) trip saw the puma up a tree.The experts were now fully convinced that the animal was a puma, 28 where had it come from? As no pumas had been reported missing from any zoo in the country, this one 29 have been in the possession of a private collector and somehow managed to escape. The hunt went on for several weeks, but the puma was not caught. It is disturbing30 (think) a dangerous wild animal is still at large in the quiet countryside.Section B—10分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.workB. specifyC. traditionallyD. ingredientE. uneasyF. additionalG. culturally H. block I. determine J. requirement K. criticalA multicultural person is someone who is deeply convinced that all cultures are equally good, enjoys learning the rich variety of cultures in the world, and most likely has been exposed to more than one culture in his or her lifetime.You cannot motivate anyone, especially someone of another culture, until that person has accepted you. A multilingual salesperson can explain the advantages of a product in other languages, but a multicultural salesperson can motivate foreigners to buy it. That‟s a(an) 31 difference.No one likes foreigners who are arrogant(自大的) about their own culture. The trouble is most people are arrogantly monocultural without being aware of it and even those who are can‟t hide it. Foreigners sense monocultural arrogance at once and set up their own cultural barriers, which may effectively 32 any attempt by the monocultural person to motivate them.Multiculturalism is a(an) 33 that has been neglected too often in hiring managers for international positions. Even if your company is not a multinational one, chances are you‟re in touch with foreign customers or manufacturers Do you have the right employee to buildup the 34 ?For 20-odd years, I‟ve run an executive-search firm from Brussels. When clients ask us to find the right person for a new pan-European sales or management position, I start by asking them to 35 the qualifications their ideal candidate would have.Most often they list the same qualities they would want for a domestic position, but with the36 requirement that the new manager be fluent enough in English, German and French to cope with faxes and email. It sometimes takes me hours to persuade clients that the linguistic (语言的)abilities they see as crucial are not enough.Of course, it‟s far more difficult to37 candidates multiculturalism than it is to check their language skills—but it‟s also a far more important 38 to success. I remember a company that asked me to check out a salesman they were planning to send to Mexico. He‟d studied Spanish, and had grown up in New Yor k City—the most 39 diverse place in America. But when I interviewed him, he turned out to have no concept of the great pride Mexicans took in their culture, and moreover he was 40 about Mexican restaurants and markets being dirty and unsafe. I rejected him just asMexican buyers would have if he‟d been selected for the job.I II. Reading ComprehensionSection A—15分Hailing from Sweden, “plogging” is a fitness craze that sees participants pick up plastic litter while jogging adding a virtuous, environmentally driven element to the sport. Plogging appears to have started around 2016, but is now going global, due to increasing awareness and 41 over plastic levels in the ocean.The appeal of plogging is its 42 —all you need is running gear and a bin bag, and the feeling of getting fit while supporting a good cause. By adding regular squats(蹲) to pick up junk and carrying 43 to jogging. we can assume the health benefits are increased.Running and good causes have always gone 44 —just think of all the fundraising marathon runners do. But there couldn‟t be a more on-trend way of keeping fit than plogging.Anything that‟s getting people out in nature and connecting 45 with their I environment is a good thing, says Lizzie Carr, an environmentalist who helped set up Plastic Patrol, a nationwide campaign to 46 our inland waterways of plastic pollution. There‟s been a real 47 in the public mindset around plastics, helped by things like Blue Planet highlighting how disastrous the crisis is,” she says.We need to keep momentum high and the pressure up, and empower people through 48 like plogging and Plastic Patrol.The plastic Patrol app allows users to 49 plastic anywhere in the world by collecting discarded items, photographing them and 50 to the app, giving us a better knowledge of what sorts of plastic and which brands are being thrown out. “I‟d urge all ploggers to get involved,” adds Carr.Plogging isn‟t the first fitness trend to combine running with a good cause, Here are some of o ur favourites:Good GymIts idea is simple: go for a run, visit an elderly person, have a chat and some tea, and run back. 51 among the elderly is a growing problem in the UK. With over 10,000 runs so far, 52 , Good Gym is finding a solution.Guide RunningGuide runners volunteer their time to helping blind people get 53 . By linking themselves together, the 54 —impaired individual can feel safe while both work of a sweat.55 for the HomelessStart-up Stuart Delivery and the Church Housing Trust collaborated last year in bringing clothing and healthy food to the homeless. Deliveries are mostly made by bike, so those who deliver keep fit while helping rough sleepers(无家可归者).41. A. satisfaction B. hesitation C. fear D. control42. A. complexity B. simplicity C. instrument D. expense43. A. substance B. responsibility C. value D. weight44. A. one on one B. head to toe C. hand in hand D. on and off45. A. positively B. neutrally C. objectively D. fairly46. A. accuse B. rid C. assure D. rob47. A. shift B. interest C. aid D. delight48. A. motives B. performances C. exercises D. initiatives49. A. eliminate B. map C. seek D. degrade50. A. leading B. devoting C. ending D. uploading51. A. Disappointment B. Tiredness C. Sickness D. Loneliness52. A. therefore B. moreover C. however D. instead53. A. excited B. ready C. active D. smart54. A. visually B. audibly C. visibly D. sensibly55. A. Running B. Plogging C. Driving D. CyclingSection B—22 分(A)In 1982, I had responsibility for Stephen Hawking‟s third academ ic book for the Press, Superspace and Supergravity. This was a messy collection of papers from a technical workshop on how to devise a new theory of gravity. While that book was in production, I suggested he try something easier: a popular book about the nature of the Universe, suitable for the general market.Stephen hesitated over my suggestion. He already had an international reputation as a brilliant theoretical physicist working on rotating black holes and theories of gravity. And he had concerns about financial matters: importantly, it was impossible for him to obtain any form of life insurance to protect his family in the event of his death or becoming totally dependent on nursing care. So, he took precious time out from his research to prepare the rough draft of a book.At the time, several bestselling physics authors had already published non-technical books on the early Universe and black holes. Stephen decided to write a more personal approach, by explaining his own research in cosmology and quantum theory.One afternoon, in the 1980s, he invited me to take a look at the first draft, but first he wanted to discuss cash. He told me he had spent considerable time away from his research, and that he expected advances and royalties (定金和版税) to be large. When I pressed him on the market that he foresaw, he insisted that it be on sale, up front, at all airport bookshops in the UK and the US. I told that was a tough call for a university press. Then I thumbed the typescript. To my dismay, the text was far too technical for a general reader.A few weeks later he showed me a revision, much improved. Eventually, he decided to place it with a mass market publisher rather than a university press. Bantam published A Brief History of Time in March 1988. Sales took off like a rocket, and it ranked as a bestseller for at least five years. The book‟s impact on the popularization of science has been incalculable.56. What suggestion did the writer give to Stephen Hawking?A. Simplifying Superspace and Supergravity.B. Formulating a new theory of gravity.C. Writing a popular book on the nature of the universe.D. Revising a book based on a new theory.57. Which of the following was Stephen Hawking most concerned about?A. Financial returns.B. Other competitors.C. Publishing houses.D. His family‟s life insurance.58. The underlined word thumbed is closest in meaning to .A. praisedB. typedC. confirmedD. browsed59. The greatest contribution of the book A Brief History of Time lies in .A. bringing him overnight fame in the scientific worldB. keeping up the living standard of his familyC. making popular science available to the general public D creating the rocketing sales of a technical book(B)Conventional wisdom may tell you that a master‟s degree from Harvard Business School in the US is the key to a Fortune 500 job, while the same degree from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, US, means a possible career on Wall Street.It seems that the graduate school you go to somewhat decides your future. And a recent New York Times article reveals the correlation between MBA (Master of Business Administration) graduates at certain US schools and career prospects. To work at AmazonRoss School of Business (University of Michigan)Amazon regularly hires more MBAs from top 10 business schools than big Wall Street firms. And a large chunk of Americans employees are from Ross. Graduate Peter Faricy, vice president of Amazon Marketplace, says the reason behind this is that Ross‟ curriculum-related offerings, a problem-solvingcourse for instance, are particularly well suited to Amazon.To work at McKinsey& CompanyKellogg School of Management (Northwestern)For an MBA, landing a job at McKinsey is like trying to get into a competitive business school all over again. However, Kellogg graduates perform well in the fierce competition. The school‟s MBAs are in demand at elite consulting firms, which hired 35 percent of Kellogg graduates last year, a higher percentage than at Harvard (23 percent) andStanford (16 percent).To work at AppleFuqua School of Business (Duke)Silicon alley hasn‟t always welcomed MBAs. However, two of Apple‟s top 10 executives come from Fuqua. Apple has hired 32 Fuqua graduates over the past five years, and provided 42 internships for Duke students.To start your own companyHarvard Business SchoolThe extensive resources Harvard has devoted to its entrepreneurial offerings in recent years are starting to show real results. By many accounts, it has surpassed Stanford as the top entrepreneurial hot-bed in the US.60. Which university offers students a course on various approaches to difficulties at work?A. Kellogg School of Management.B. Ross School of Business.C. Harvard Business School.D. Fuqua School of Business.61. According to the passage, which of the following is true?A. Consulting companies favor MBA students from Kellogg.B. Stanford produces the greatest number of business leaders.C. To work at Apple, MBA graduates have an advantage.D. Wall Street employs more MBAs from top 10 than Amazon.62. If you want to work in the area of hi-tech electronic products, you may choose to study in .A. Wharton SchoolB. Kellogg School of ManagementC. Ross School of BusinessD. Fuqua School of Business(C)“Two centuries ago, Lewis and Clark left St. Louis to explore the new lands acquired in the Louisiana Purchase,” George W. Bush said, announcing his desire for a program to send men and women to Mars. They made that journey in the spirit of discovery. America has ventured forth into space for the same reasons.”Yet there are vital differences between Lewis and Clark‟s expedition and a Mars mission. First, they were headed to a place where hundreds of thousands of people were already living. Second, they were certain to discover places and things of immediate value to the new nation. Third, their venture cost next to nothing by today‟s standards. A Ma rs mission may be the single most expensive non-wartime undertaking in U.S. history.Appealing as the thought of travel to Mars is, it does not mean the journey makes sense, even considering the human calling to explore. And Mars as a destination for people makes absolutely no sense with current technology.Present systems for getting from Earth‟s surface to low-Earth orbit are so fantastically expensive that merely launching the 1,000 tons or so of spacecraft and equipment a Mars mission would require could be accomplished only by cutting health-care benefits, education spending, or other important programs—or by raising taxes. Absent some remarkable discovery, astronauts, geologists, and biologists once on Mars could do little more than analyze rocks and feel awestruck(敬畏的) staring into the sky of another world. Yet rocks can be analyzed by automated probes without risk to human life, and at a tiny fraction of the cost of sending people.It is interesting to note that when President Bush unveiled his proposal, he listed these recent major achievements of space exploration pictures of evidence of water on Mars, discovery of more than 100 planets outside our solar system, and study of the soil of Mars. All these accomplishments came from automated probes or au tomated space telescopes. Bush‟s proposal, which calls for reprogramming some of NASA‟s present budget into the Mars effort, might actually lead to a reduction in such unmanned science—the one aspect of space exploration that‟s working really well.Rather than spend hundreds of billions of dollars to hurl tons toward Mars using current technology, why not take a decade or two or however much time is required researching new launch systems and advanced propulsion (推进力)? lf new launch systems could put weight into orbit affordably, and advanced propulsion could speed up that long, slow transit to Mars, the dream of stepping onto the red planet might become reality. Mars will still be there when the technology is ready.63. What do Lewis and Clark‟s expeditio n and a Mars mission have in common?A. Instant value.B. Human inhabitance.C. Venture cost.D. Exploring spirit.64. Bush‟s proposal is challenged for the following reasons except that .A. its expenditure is too huge for the government to afford.B. American people‟s well-being will suffer a lot if it is implementedC. great achievements have already been made in Mars exploration in AmericaD. unmanned Mars exploration sounds more practical and economical for the moment65. Which cannot be concluded from the passage?A. Going to Mars using current technology is quite unrealistic.B. A Mars mission will in turn promote the development of unmanned program.C. Bush‟s proposal is based on three recent great achievements of space explo rationD. The achievements in space exploration show how well unmanned science has developed.66. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Risky as it is, a Mars mission helps to retain Americas position as a technological leader.B. A Mars mission is so costly that it may lead to an economic disaster in America.C. Someday people may go to Mars but not until it makes technological sense.D. A Mars mission is unnecessary since the scientists once there won‟t make great discoveries.Section C—8分Directions: Read the passage carefully. 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. Being simple might be another reason.B. It was the only affordable way to play them.C. We should have admiration for this old technology.D. The current trend for old games shows no sign of slowing.E. Newer consoles and their games are incredibly expensive.F. So it seems like its not …game over‟ for old-school technologyRetro GamingThere‟s no doubt that in today‟s digital world, computer games are extremely sophisticated and capable of creating virtual reality experiences that were unimaginable only a few years ago. So I am interested to see that the simplistic games that I grew up with, are making a revival. But Why?In the 1970s, the original place to play a computer game was at an arcade. Here, you and your mates could try out the new big names in games such as Space Invaders and Pacman. 67 And because of the technology involved, the gaming machines were too big to fit into your house.But in the 1980s and 90s, gaming arrived in our homes and people like me were addicted. The sound of beeping became a familiar sound emanating from bedrooms across the land! Names such as Tetris, Sonic and Street Fighter became popular language in the playground—and now they are being talked about—and played again. One of the reasons is the low cost. The BBC spoke to gamer, Gemma Wood, who says that: 68 I understand that a lot of hard work has gone into the design etc... but how can anyone justify £50 to £60 for a game that you might not even enjoy?69 The graphics on old games may not compare with the detail and definition of modern games but they are fun and easy to use by children and adults alike. And of course, nostalgia plays its part. Some people want to relive their childhood while for others, it is a chance to show their children the computer games they grew up with.Technology journalist, KG Orphanides, says “it‟s important to recognize how well-designed many of those classic games are…the developers had so little space to work with-your average Sega Mega Drive or SNES cartridge had a maximum capacity of just 4mb-and limited graphics and sound capabilities. This compares to an average capacity of 40G in today‟s games.70This craze for using retro hardware and grabbing an old joystick is certainly catching on. And to persuade those of us who are not sure about downgrading the gaming experience, manufacturers such as Nintendo, are bringing back some of their older consoles in new style casing.IV. 71. 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 60wonds. Use your own words as, far as possible.Every time there is a mass shooting, the debate surrounding guns tends to flare up in America. The abuse of guns has been a serious problem in the US all along, but why doesn‟t the US government just dismiss owning guns privately?The right to own a gun and defend oneself is central to American society. As early as the1600s, when the first Europeans set foot on the continent of North America, they had to face a lot of dangers. They could only rely on themselves. Therefore, guns played a significant role in self-defense. Guns were also important in American‟s Independent War and the Civil War.Secondly, the American founding fathers believed that gun ownership was necessary for a truly free country. If the government distrusts the people and disarms them, then that government no longer represents the people. The Second Amendment to the US Constitution specifies that the American people cannot be deprived of the “right to keep and bear arms.” So the sale and purchase of firearms are leg al in the United States according to law.The importance of guns is also derived from the role of hunting in American culture. In the nation‟s early years, hunting was essential for food and shelter. Today, guns are a vital part of hunting, which remains very popular as both a sport and a way of life in many parts of the country. People spend time with friends, sharing the pleasure that the sport brings.For those reasons, when critics say guns mean violence, they miss a large part of the picture, and they misrepresent the complex nature of America‟s diverse gun culture. Most people who own guns privately, are actually part of the gun culture. They have rational and thoughtful reasons to own and use guns.V. Translation—15分72. 我们常常忍不住秒回刚收到的信息。

浦东新区2017学年第二学期初三教学质量检测英语试卷音带文字及参考答案Part 1 Listening (第一部分听力)I.Listening comprehension(听力理解)：(共30分)A.Listen and choose the right picture(根据你听到的内容,选出相应的图片) (6分)1.Many people like writing poems to show their feelings like Li Bai.2. There will be fewer offices in the future because people work from home by computer.3. At weekends my classmates and I visit an old lady’s home to help her.4. It seems that doing experiments is becoming more and more important later on.5. The students are having a money-raising activity to help children in need.6. Last week Tom and Jane went to see Mary in the children’s hospital.1. B2. C3. H4. A5. G6. FB.Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear(根据你听到的对话和问题，选出最恰当的答案)(8分)7. M: Is your new bag red, Jane?W: No, it is green. My old one is blue. I don’t like red.Q: What color is Jane’s new bag?8. W: What a nice day it is！Peter. Let’s go playing football together, shall we?M: Yes, it is a nice day indeed! But I prefer to play volleyball.Q: What does Peter want to do?9. M: How do you usually go to work, Sally?W: Well, I usually go to work by bike. Bicycle riding is good exercise, you know. But I take a bus on rainy days. How about you, Mike?M: I live far away from my work, so I take the underground every day. It’s quick and convenient.Q: How does Sally go to work on rainy days?10. W: Mike, why not play tennis with me?M: Oh, I have just finished reading. I will listen to some music to relax.W: What kind of music would you like?”M: Light music.Q: How will Mike relax?11. W: Have you visited the website of our school?M: Not yet. Any special news?W: Yes. It says that there will be an outing next month. School is conducting a survey.M: Sounds nice.Q: What are they talking about?12. W: Jack, we are going to have a math test on April 12, aren’t we?M: No, Mary told me we would have it the next day.W: I see. Today is April 10. I need to prepare for it.M: Me too.Q: When will the Math test be?13. W: Dear, I feel hungry now. How about you?M: So do I. Let me call room service. Hello, room service. Please send a menu to 320 right away.Q: Where are the two speakers?14. W: Henry, why don’t we go out to lunch today, and visit some friends?M: And miss today’s football game? Washington and Los Angeles are playing. I can’t miss that.W: Honestly, Henry. Don’t you ever get tired of football games?M: This will be one of the best games of the years, and I haven’t seen Washington play for years. Mary, Why don’t you watch it with me? You might like it.W: I have better things to do with my Sunday afternoons. Besides, the game is too fierce for me.Q: What can we learn from the dialogue?7. B 8. D 9. A 10. B 11. A 12. B 13. A 14. CC. Listen to the passage and tell whether the following statements are true or false(判断下列句子是否符合你听到的短文内容,符合的用“T”表示,不符合的用“F”表示)(6分) The Smiths are a typical farm family in the UK. Mr. and Mrs. Smith came from Norway many years ago and lived on a dairy farm in Oxford. Their four children grew up there. Two boys helped their father take care of the farm and the daughters helped the mother with housework. They thought there was always a lot of hard work to do.At present, Mr. and Mrs. Smith cannot work as hard as they did before. One son runs the farm instead of his father. They do work easily by using several machines. One girl is married to a farmer and lives nearby. But the other two children have moved away to London. The other boy works as a manager of a dairy factory. Some of the milk used by the factory comes from their farm.The youngest girl is a teacher after she graduated.The story of the Smiths is not unusual. Although life on the farm has changed a lot, farming is still a very important part. However, city life attracts young people like the young Smiths. Every year, many of them leave the farms and take jobs in or near large cities.15. T 16. F 17. F 18. T 19. F 20. TD.Listen to the passage and complete the following sentences (听短文，完成下列内容。

浦东新区2018年初三英语二模练习（满分150分，完卷时间100分钟）2018.5考生注意：本卷有7大题，共94小题。

试题均采用连续编号，所有答案务必按照规定在答题卡上完成，做在试卷上不给分。

Part 1 Listening（第一部分听力）I. Listening comprehension (听力理解) (共30分)A.Listen and choose the right picture (根据你听到的内容，选出相应的图片) (6分)B. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear (根据你听到的对话和问题，选出最恰当的答案)：(8分)7. A) No.8. B) No.15.B) Special.B) Two. C) No.18. D) No.28.8. A) Convenient.9. A) One. C) Crowded.C) Three.D) Rough.D) Four.10. A) In a restaurant. B) In a shop. C) In a hotel.C) At 6:10. D) In a hospital.D) At 6:15.D) Jenny.11. A) At 5:50. B) At 6:00.B) Rose.12. A) Paul. C) Kitty.13. A) Sound power.14. A) Bob is a cleaner. B) Fire power. C) Water power.B) Bob is a kind person.D) Bob is a driver.D) Wind power.C) Bob is a rich person.C. Listen to the passage and tell whether the following statements are true or false (判断下列句子是否符合你听到的内容,符合的用“T”表示，不符合的用“F”表示) (7分)15. I have been in love with China since 2011.16. The most important reason why I love China is people.17. I became the owner of a big hotel after one year in university.18. There were many foreigners working in the Chinese hotel.19. It was a great chance for me to understand Chinese culture and practise Chinese.20. From the passage, we can know that the writer is an honest Chinese.D. Listen to the passage and complete the following sentences（听短文，完成下列内容。

浦东新区2017学年度第二学期期终教学质量监控测试高三英语试卷2018.04考生注意：1. 考试时间120分钟，试卷满分140分。

2. 本考试设试卷和答题纸两部分。

所有答題必须涂（选择题）或写（非选择题）在答题纸上，做在试卷上一律不得分。

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第 I 卷 (共100分)I. Listening ComprehensionII. Grammar and vocabularySection APumas are large, cat-like animals which are found in America. When reports came into the London Zoo that a wild puma (21)_______ (spot) forty miles south of London, they were not taken seriously. However, as the evidence began to accumulate, experts decided to investigate.The hunt (22)_______ the puma began in a small village where a woman (23)_______ (pick) blackberries saw “a large cat” only five yards away from her. It immediately ran away when she saw it, and experts confirmed that a puma will not attack a human being (24)________ it is cornered. The search proved difficult, for the puma was often observed at one place in the morning and at (25)_______ place twenty miles away in the evening. (26)_______ it went, it left behind it a trail of dead deer and small animals like rabbits. Several people complained of “cat-like noises” at night and a businessman on a (27)_______ (fish) trip saw the puma up a tree.The experts were now fully convinced that the animal was a puma, (28)_______ where had it come from?As no pumas had been reported missing from any zoo in the country, this one (29)_______ have been in the possession of a private collector and somehow managed to escape. The hunt went on for several weeks, but the puma was not caught. It is disturbing (30)_______(think) a dangerous wild animal is still at large in the quiet countryside.A multicultural person is someone who is deeply convinced that all cultures are equally good, enjoys learning the rich variety of cultures in the world, and most likely has been exposed to more than one culture in his or her lifetime.You cannot motivate anyone, especially someone of another culture, until that person has accepted you. A multilingual salesperson can explain the advantages of a product in other languages, but a multicultural salesperso n can motivate foreigners to buy it. That’s a(an) (31)________ difference.No one likes foreigners who are arrogant(自大的) about their own culture. The trouble is, most people are arrogantly monocultural without being aware of it and even those who are can’thide it. Foreigners sense monocultural arrogance at once and set up their own cultural barriers, which may effectively (32)_______ any attempt by the monocultural person to motivate them.Multiculturalism is a(an) (33)_______ that has been neglected too often in hiring managers for international positions. Even if your company is not a multinational one, chances are you’re in touch with foreign customers or manufacturers. Do you have the right employee to build up the (34)_______?For 20-odd years, I’ve ru n an executive-search firm from Brussels. When clients ask us to find the right person for a new pan-European sales or management position, I start by asking them to (35)_______ the qualifications their ideal candidate would have. Most often they list the same qualities they would want for a domestic position, but with the (36)_______ requirement that the new manager be fluent enough in English, German and French to cope with faxes and email. It sometimes takes me hours to persuade clients that the linguistic(语言的) abilities they see as crucial are not enough.Of course, it’s far more difficult to (37)_______ candidates’ multiculturalism than it is to check their language skills --- but it’s also a far more important (38)_______ to success. I remember a company that asked me to check out a salesman they were planning to send to Mexico. He’d studied Spanish, and had grown up in New York City --- the most (39)_______ diverse place in America. But when I interviewed him, he turned out to have no concept of the great pride Mexicans took in their culture, and moreover he was (40)_______ about Mexican restaurants and markets being dirty and unsafe. I rejected him --- just as Mexican buyers would have if he’d been selected for the job.III. Reading ComprehensionSection AHailing from Sweden, “plogging” is a fitness craze that sees participants pick up plastic litter while jogging - adding a virtuous, environmentally driven element to the sport.Plogging appears to have started around 2016, but is now going global, due to increasing awareness and (41)_______ over plastic levels in the ocean.The appeal of plogging is its (42)_______-- all you need is running gear and a bin bag, and the feeling of getting fit while supporting a good cause. By adding regular squats(蹲) to pick up junk and carrying (43)_______ to jogging, we can assume the health benefits are increased.Running and good causes have always gone (44)_______ - just think of all the fundraising marathon runners do. But there couldn’t be a more on-trend way of keeping fit than plogging.Anything that’s getting people out in nature and connecting (45)_______ with their environment is a good thing, says Lizzie Carr, an environmentalist who helped set up Plastic Patrol, a nationwide campaign to (46)_______ our inland waterways of plastic pollution. “There’s been a real (47)_______ in the public mindset around plastics, helped by things like Blue Planet highlighting how disastrous the crisis is,” she says.We need to keep momentum high and the pressure up, and empower people through (48)_______ like plogging and Plastic Patrol.The Plastic Patrol app allows users to (49)_______ plastic anywhere in the world by collecting discarded items, photographing them and (50)_______ to the app, giving us a better knowledge o f what sorts of plastic and which brands are being thrown out. “I’d urge all ploggers to get involved,” adds Carr.Plogging isn’t the first fitness trend to combine running with a good cause. Here are some of our favourites:Good GymIts idea is simple: go for a run, visit an elderly person, have a chat and some tea, and run back.(51)_______ among the elderly is a growing problem in the UK. With over 10,000 runs so far,(52)_______, Good Gym is finding a solution.Guide RunningGuide runners volunteer their time to helping blind people get (53)_______. By linking themselves together, the (54)_______ - impaired individual can feel safe while both work up a sweat.(55) _______ for the HomelessStart-up Stuart Delivery and the Church Housing Trust collaborated last year in bringing clothing and healthy food to the homeless. Deliveries are mostly made by bike, so those who deliver keep fit while helping rough sleepers(无家可归者).41. A. satisfaction B. hesitation C. fear D. control42. A. complexity B. simplicity C. instrument D. expense43. A. substance B. responsibility C. value D. weight44. A. one on one B. head to toe C. hand in hand D. on and off45. A. positively B. neutrally C. objectively D. fairly46. A. accuse B. rid C. assure D. rob47. A. shift B. interest C. aid D. delight48. A. motives B. performances C. exercises D. initiatives49. A. eliminate B. map C. seek D. degrade50. A. leading B. devoting C. ending D. uploading51. A. Disappointment B. Tiredness C. Sickness D. Loneliness52. A. therefore B. moreover C. however D. instead53. A. excited B. ready C. active D. smart54. A. visually B. audibly C. visibly D. sensibly55. A. Running B. Plogging C. Driving D. CyclingSection B(A)In 1982, I had responsibility for Stephen Hawking’s third academic book for the Press, Superspace and Supergravity. This was a messy collection of papers from a technical workshop on how to devise a new theory of gravity. While that book was in production, I suggested he try something easier: a popular book about the nature of the Universe, suitable for the general market.Stephen hesitated over my suggestion. He already had an international reputation as a brilliant theoretical physicist working on rotating black holes and theories of gravity. And he had concerns about financial matters: importantly, it was impossible for him to obtain any form of life insurance to protect his family in the event of his death or becoming totally dependent on nursing care. So, he took precious time out from his research to prepare the rough draft of a book.At the time, several bestselling physics authors had already published non-technical books onthe early Universe and black holes. Stephen decided to write a more personal approach, by explaining his own research in cosmology and quantum theory.One afternoon, in the 1980s, he invited me to take a look at the first draft, but first he wanted to discuss cash. He told me he had spent considerable time away from his research, and that he expected advances and royalties(定金和版税) to be large. When I pressed him on the market that he foresaw, he insisted that it be on sale, up front, at all airport bookshops in the UK and the US. I told that was a tough call for a university press. Then I thumbed the typescript. To my dismay, the text was far too technical for a general reader.A few weeks later he showed me a revision, much improved. Eventually, he decided to place it with a mass market publisher rather than a university press. Bantam published A Brief History of Time in March 1988. Sales took off like a rocket, and it ranked as a bestseller for at least five years. The book’s impact on the popularization of science has been incalculable.56. What suggestion did the writer give to Stephen Hawking?A. Simplifying Superspace and Supergravity.B. Formulating a new theory of gravity.C. Writing a popular book on the nature of the universe.D. Revising a book based on a new theory.57. Which of the following was Stephen Hawking most concerned about?A. Financial returns.B. Other competitors.C. Publishing houses.D. His family’s life insurance.58. The underlined word “thumbed” is closest in meaning to _______.A. praisedB. typedC. confirmedD. browsed59. The greatest contribution of the book A Brief History of Time lies in _______.A. bringing him overnight fame in the scientific worldB. keeping up the living standard of his familyC. making popular science available to the general publicD. creating the rocketing sales of a technical book(B)Conventional wisdom may tell you that a master’s degree from Harvard Business School in the US is the key to a Fortune 500 job, while the same degreefrom the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, US,means a possible career on Wall Street.It seems that the graduate school you go to somewhatdecides your future. And a recent New York Times articlereveals the correlation between MBA（Master of BusinessAdministration）graduates at certain US schools and career prospects.To work at AmazonRoss School of Business（University of Michigan）Amazon regularly hires more MBAs from top 10 businessschools than big Wall Street firms. And a large chunk ofAmerican’s empl oyees are from Ross. Graduate Peter Faricy,vice president of Amazon Marketplace, says the reason behindthis is that Ross’s curriculum-related offerings, a problem-solving course for instance, are particularly well suited to Amazon.To work at McKinsey&CompanyKellogg School of Management（Northwestern）For an MBA, landing a job at Mckinsey is like trying to get intoa competitive business school over again. However, Kellogggraduates perform well in the fierce competition. The school’sMBAs are in demand at elite consulting firms, which hired 35percent of Kellogg graduates last year, a higher percentage thanat Harvard（23 percent）and Stanford（16 percent）.To work at AppleFuqua School of Business（Duke）Silicon Valley hasn’t always welcomed MBAs. However, two of Apple’s top 10 executives come from Fuqua. Apple has hired 32 Fuqua graduates over the pass five years, and provided 42 internships for Duke students.To start your own companyHarvard Business SchoolThe extensive resources Harvard has devoted to its entrepreneurial offerings in recent years are starting to show real results. By many accounts, it has surpassed Stanford as the top entrepreneurial hot-bed in the US.60. Which university offers students a course on various approaches to difficulties at work?A. Kellogg School of Management.B. Ross School of Business.C. Harvard Business School.D. Fuqua School of Business.61. According to the passage, which of the following is true?A. Consulting companies favor MBA students from Kellogg.B. Stanford produces the greatest number of business leaders.C. To work at Apple, MBA graduates have an advantage.D. Wall Street employs more MBAs from top 10 than Amazon.62. If you want to work in the area of hi-tech electronic products, you may choose to study in _____.A. Wharton SchoolB. Kellogg School of ManagementC. Ross School of BusinessD. Fuqua School of Business(C)“Two centuries ago, Lewis and Clark left St. Louis to explore the new lands acquired in the Louisiana Purchase,”George W. Bush said, announcing his desire for a program to send men and women to Mars. “They made that journey in the spirit of discovery. America has ventured forth into space for the same reasons.”Yet there are vital differences between Lewis and Clark’s expedition and a Mars mission. Firs t, they were headed to a place where hundreds of thousands of people were already living. Second, they were certain to discover places and things of immediate value to the new nation. Third, theirventure cost next to nothing by today’s standards. A Mars m ission may be the single most expensive non-wartime undertaking in U.S. history.Appealing as the thought of travel to Mars is, it does not mean the journey makes sense, even considering the human calling to explore. And Mars as a destination for people makes absolutely no sense with current technology.Present system for getting from Earth’s surface to low-Earth orbit are so fantastically expensive that merely launching the 1,000 tons or so of spacecraft and equipment a Mars mission would require could be accomplished only by cutting health-care benefits, education spending, or other important programs --- or by raising taxes. Absent some remarkable discovery, astronauts, geologists, and biologists once on Mars could do little more than analyze rocks and feel awestruck （敬畏的）staring into the sky of another world. Yet rocks can be analyzed by automated probes without risk to human life, and at a tiny fraction of the cost of sending people.It is interesting to note that when President Bush unveiled his proposal, he listed these recent major achievements of space exploration pictures of evidence of water on Mars, discovery of more than 100 planets outside our solar system, and study of the soil of Mars. All these accomplishments came from automated probes or auto mated space telescopes. Bush’s proposal, which calls for“reprogramming”some of NASA’s present budget into the Mars effort, might actually lead to a reduction in such unmanned science --- the one aspect of space exploration that’s working really well.Rather than spend hundreds of billions of dollars to hurl tons toward Mars using current technology, why not take a decade or two or however much time is required researching new launch systems and advanced propulsion（推进力）? If new launch systems could put weight into orbit affordably, and advanced propulsion could speed up that long, slow transit to Mars, the dream of stepping onto the red planet might become reality. Mars will still be there when the technology is ready.63. What do Lewis and Clark’s expediti on and a Mars mission have in common?A. Instant value.B. Human inhabitance.C. Venture cost.D. Exploring spirit.64. Bush’s proposal is challenged for the following reasons except that ______.A. its expenditure is too huge for the government to afford.B. American people’s well-being will suffer a lot if it is implementedC. great achievements have already been made in Mars exploration in AmericaD. unmanned Mars exploration sounds more practical and economical for the moment65. Which cannot be concluded from the passage?A. Going to Mars using current technology is quite unrealistic.B. A Mars mission will in turn promote the development of unmanned program.C. Bush’s proposal is based on three recent great achievements of space exploration.D. The achievements in place exploration show how well unmanned science has developed.66. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Risky as it is, a Mars mission helps to retain America’s position as a technological leader.B. A Mars mission is so costly that it may lead to an economic disaster in America.C. Someday people may go to Mars but not until it makes technological sense.D. A Mars mission is unnecessary since the scientists once there won’t make great discoveries.Section CDirections：Read the passage carefully. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box.Retro GamingThere’s no doubt that in today’s digital world, computer games are extremely sophisticated and capable of creating virtual reality experiences that were unimaginable only a few years ago. So I am interested to see that the simplistic games that I grew up with, are making a revival. But Why?In the 1970s, the original place to play a computer game was at an arcade. Here, you and your mates could try out the new big names in games such as Space Invaders and Pacman. ___67___ And because of the technology involved, the gaming machines were too big to fit into your house.But in the 1980s and 90s, gaming arrived in our homes and people like me were addicted. The sound of beeping became a familiar sound emanating from bedrooms across the land! Names such as Tetris, Sonic and Street Fighter became popular language in the playground – and now they are being talked about – and played – again. One of the reasons is the low cost. The BBC spoke to gamer, Gemma Wood, who says that: ___68___ I understand that a lot of hard work has gone into the design etc., but how can anyone justify £50 to £60 for a game that you might not even enjoy?___69___ The graphics on old games may not compare with the detail and definition of modern games but they are fun and easy to use by children and adults alike. And of course, nostalgia plays its part. Some people want to relive their childhood while for others, it is a chance to show their children the computer games they grew up with.Technology journalist, KG Orphanides, says "it's important to recognize how well-designed many of those classic games are... the developers had so little space to work with – your average Sega Mega Drive or SNES cartridge had a maximum capacity of just 4mb–and limited graphics and sound capabilities. This compares to an average capacity of 40G in today's games. ___70___ This craze for using retro hardware and grabbing an old joystick is certainly catching on. And to persuade those of us who are not sure about downgrading the gaming experience, manufacturers such as Nintendo, are bringing back some of their older consoles in new style casing.Ⅳ. 71. Summary WritingDirections：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.Every time there is a mass shooting, the debate surrounding guns tends to flare up in America. The abuse of guns has been a serious problem in the US all along, but why doesn’t the US government just dismiss owning guns privately?The right to own a gun and defend oneself is central to American society. As early as the 1600s, when the first Europeans set foot on the continent of North America, they had to face a lot ofdangers. They could only rely on themselves. Therefore, guns played a significant role in self-defense. Guns were also important in America’s Independe nt War and the Civil War.Secondly, the American founding fathers believed that gun ownership was necessary for a truly free country. If the government distrusts the people and disarms them, then that government no longer represents the people. The Second Amendment to the US Constitution specifies that the American people cannot be deprived of the“right to keep and bear arms.”So the sale and purchase of firearms are legal in the United States according to law.The importance of guns is also derived from the role of hunting in American culture. In the nation’s early years, hunting was essential for food and shelter. Today, guns are a vital part of hunting, which remains very popular as both a sport and a way of life in many parts of the country. People spend time with friends, sharing the pleasure that the sport brings.For those reasons, when critics say guns mean violence, they miss a large part of the picture, and they misrepresent the complex nature of America’s diverse gun culture. Most people wh o own guns privately, are actually part of the gun culture. They have rational and thoughtful reasons to own and use guns.Ⅴ. TranslationDirections：Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72. 我们常常忍不住秒回刚收到的信息。

浦东新区2017学年第二学期初三教学质量检测英语试卷（满分150分，考试时间100分钟） 2018.05 Part 1 Listening (第一部分听力)I. Listening comprehension (听力理解)：(共30分)A. Listen and choose the right picture (根据你听到的内容,选出相应的图片) (6分)A B C DE F G H1. _________2. ________3. ___________4. ________5. _________6. __________B. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear (根据你听到的对话和问题，选出最恰当的答案) (8分)( )7. A) Red. B) Green. C) Grey. D) Blue. ( )8. A) Play football. B) See a film. C) Go swimming. D) Play volleyball.( )9. A) By bus. B) By bike. C) By underground. D) By taxi. ( )10. A) By having a good sleep. B) By listening to music.C) By reading some books. D) By playing tennis with his friend. ( )11. A) School news. B) TV news. C) A survey. D) The website.( )12. A) April 10th. B) April 11th. C) April 12th. D) April 14th .( )13. A) In a hotel. B) At a dinner table.C) In the street. D) At the man's house.( )14. A) Henry and Mary will go to Washington.B) Henry and Mary will watch the game together.C) Henry will possibly watch the game alone.D) Mary will go to Los Angeles for lunch.C. Listen to the passage and tell whether the following statements are true or false (判断下列句子是否符合你听到的短文内容,符合的用“T”表示,不符合的用“F”表示)(6分)( )15. The Smiths came from Norway to Oxford many years ago.( )16. Mr. and Mrs. Smith took care of the farm on their own.( )17. Only one daughter helped the mother with the housework.( )18. One of the sons is responsible for the farm instead of Mr. Smith now.( )19. Two daughters have moved away to big cities for study and work.( )20. Farming is still very important, but many young people are attracted by city life,.D. Listen to the passage and complete the following sentences (听短文，完成下列内容。

浦东新区2017学年第二学期初三教学质量检测英语试卷音带文字及参考答案Part 1 Listening (第一部分听力)I.Listening comprehension(听力理解)：(共30分)A.Listen and choose the right picture(根据你听到的内容,选出相应的图片) (6分)1.Many people like writing poems to show their feelings like Li Bai.2. There will be fewer offices in the future because people work from home by computer.3. At weekends my classmates and I visit an old lady’s home to help her.4. It seems that doing experiments is becoming more and more important later on.5. The students are having a money-raising activity to help children in need.6. Last week Tom and Jane went to see Mary in the children’s hospital.1. B2. C3. H4. A5. G6. FB.Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear(根据你听到的对话和问题，选出最恰当的答案)(8分)7. M: Is your new bag red, Jane?W: No, it is green. My old one is blue. I don’t like red.Q: What color is Jane’s new bag?8. W: What a nice day it is！Peter. Let’s go playing football together, shall we?M: Yes, it is a nice day indeed! But I prefer to play volleyball.Q: What does Peter want to do?9. M: How do you usually go to work, Sally?W: Well, I usually go to work by bike. Bicycle riding is good exercise, you know. But I take a bus on rainy days. How about you, Mike?M: I live far away from my work, so I take the underground every day. It’s quick and convenient.Q: How does Sally go to work on rainy days?10. W: Mike, why not play tennis with me?M: Oh, I have just finished reading. I will listen to some music to relax.W: What kind of music would you like?”M: Light music.Q: How will Mike relax?11. W: Have you visited the website of our school?M: Not yet. Any special news?W: Yes. It says that there will be an outing next month. School is conducting a survey.M: Sounds nice.Q: What are they talking about?12. W: Jack, we are going to have a math test on April 12, aren’t we?M: No, Mary told me we would have it the next day.W: I see. Today is April 10. I need to prepare for it.M: Me too.Q: When will the Math test be?13. W: Dear, I feel hungry now. How about you?M: So do I. Let me call room service. Hello, room service. Please send a menu to 320 right away.Q: Where are the two speakers?14. W: Henry, why don’t we go out to lunch today, and visit some friends?M: And miss today’s football game? Washington and Los Angeles are playing. I can’t miss that.W: Honestly, Henry. Don’t you ever get tired of football games?M: This will be one of the best games of the years, and I haven’t seen Washington play for years. Mary, Why don’t you watch it with me? You might like it.W: I have better things to do with my Sunday afternoons. Besides, the game is too fierce for me.Q: What can we learn from the dialogue?7. B 8. D 9. A 10. B 11. A 12. B 13. A 14. CC. Listen to the passage and tell whether the following statements are true or false(判断下列句子是否符合你听到的短文内容,符合的用“T”表示,不符合的用“F”表示)(6分) The Smiths are a typical farm family in the UK. Mr. and Mrs. Smith came from Norway many years ago and lived on a dairy farm in Oxford. Their four children grew up there. Two boys helped their father take care of the farm and the daughters helped the mother with housework. They thought there was always a lot of hard work to do.At present, Mr. and Mrs. Smith cannot work as hard as they did before. One son runs the farm instead of his father. They do work easily by using several machines. One girl is married to a farmer and lives nearby. But the other two children have moved away to London. The other boy works as a manager of a dairy factory. Some of the milk used by the factory comes from their farm.The youngest girl is a teacher after she graduated.The story of the Smiths is not unusual. Although life on the farm has changed a lot, farming is still a very important part. However, city life attracts young people like the young Smiths. Every year, many of them leave the farms and take jobs in or near large cities.15. T 16. F 17. F 18. T 19. F 20. TD.Listen to the passage and complete the following sentences (听短文，完成下列内容。

虹口区2017学年度第二学期期中教学质量监控测试初三英语试卷2018.4Part 1 Listening (第一部分听力)Ⅰ. Listening Comprehension (听力理解) (共30分)A. Listen and choose the right picture (根据你听到的内容，选出相应的图片) (6分)A B C DE F G HB.Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear (根据你听到的对话和问题，选出最恰当的答案) (8分)( )7. A) Green. B) Blue. C) Grey. D) Brown.( )8. A) 15 yuan. B) 37 yuan. C) 50 yuan. D) 63 yuan.( )9. A) Mother and son. B) Doctor and patient.C)Husband and wife. D) Teacher and student.( )10. A) To drink less tea. B) To drink less wine.C) Not to drink strong drinks. D) Not to drink Cola.( )11. A) Because he is going to see a doctor.B) Because he’s going to answer an e-mail.C)Because he’s going to attend a meeting.D)Because he doesn’t like having a picnic.( )12. A) Call another hotel. B) Book a single room.C)Change his room. D) Help him check out.( )13. A) Cold. B) Clear. C) Rainy. D) Cloudy.( )14. A) The man will ring back later this afternoon.B) The man forgot to take notes when answering the phone.C) The woman can manage without the phone number.D) The woman will help the man look for the paper.英语试卷第1页（共10页）C. Listen to the passage and tell whether the following statements are true or false (判断下列句子是否符合你听到的短文内容, 符合的用“T”表示，不符合的用“F”表示) (6分) ( )15. The new cups with a porcelain(陶瓷) cat or dog at the bottom are very expensive. ( )16. You can’t see the dog or the cat until you have finished the tea.( )17. This kind of cups are popular among kids and young people.( )18. Some people think it terrible to pour hot water over a cat’s head.( )19. You will probably drink too much because these cups are bigger.( )20. The little cat or dog in the cup isn’t cute at all to some people.D. Listen to the dialogue and complete the following sentences (听对话，完成下列句子，每空格限填一词) (共10分)21.Tony wants to be an eye doctor________ ________.22.When he was a little boy, he _______ _______ to get a pair of glasses.23.Tony asked his cousin to go to see a ________ ________ but he refused.24.Tony came to realize that he needed to ________ ________ eyes.25.It’s better for Tony to take some classes and _______ ________ for his future job.Part 2 Phonetics,Grammar and Vocabulary（第二部分语音、语法和词汇）Ⅱ. Choose the best answer (选择最恰当的答案) (共20分)26. My dream is to be a host in the future. Which of the following is correct for the underlinedpart?A) / hɒst / B) /hɔːst/ C) /həʊst / D) / haʊst /27. The doctor suggested he should go on _______ diet and do more exercise.A) a B) an C) / D) the28. _______ winter, a lot of parents take their children to the North to ski.A) In B) On C) At D) From29. The monitor is often praised _______helping the elderly in a nursing home.A) with B) at C) from D) for30. Our teachers are very patient when we ask _______ for help.A) them B) they C) theirs D) themselves31. We are often told that ________ is more important than health.A) something B) anything C) nothing D) everything32. You can find more________ about travel around Shanghai on the Internet.A) truth B) information C) fact D) opinion33. We can plant more trees and flowers to make our estate ________.英语试卷第2页（共10页）A) beautifully B) more beautifulC) most beautiful D) more beautifully34. Joe was surprised that Jane was thirty minutes late, _______ she always arrived on time.A) but B) so C) for D) or35. _______ the manager isn’t here, may I leave him a message?A) If B) As soon as C) Although D) Since36. Most people in China ________ afford to travel abroad 30 years ago.A) mustn’t B) couldn’t C) shouldn’t D) may not37. He said that he ________ to teach kids in the orphanage (孤儿院) after he graduated fromschool.A) will volunteer B) would volunteer C) has volunteered D) is volunteering38. My deskmate _______ up very late last night and now he has fallen asleep in class.A) stays B) has stayed C) stayed D) had stayed39.Bob spent more than four hours _______ playing the piano every day when he was young.A) practise B) to practise C) practising D) practised40. If an area _______ by flooding, the government will face very serious difficulties.A) affects B) is affected C) will be affected D) was affected41. Alice expected ________ some time to herself at weekends when she was a student.A) to have B) having C) to having D) have42. We bought a new flat last week, but we haven’t decided ________ to decorate it.A) which B) what C) how D) why43. _______ amazing the film “Operation Red Sea” is!A) How B) What C) What a D) What an44. –________?– Certainly not. On Chinese New Year’s Eve, we always have dumplings with our family.A) Can you tell me something about the Spring FestivalB) What happens to the Spring FestivalC) What do you always do on Chinese New Year’s EveD) Would you mind telling us something about the Spring Festival45. – It’s very kind of you to help me with my chemistry.– ________A) I’m glad you like it. B) All right.C) My pleasure. D) That’s great.Ⅲ. Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each can only be used once (将下列单词或词组填入空格。

2018年上海市浦东新区中考英语二模试卷二、Choose the best answer（选择最恰当的答案）（共20分）1. Which of the following underlined parts is different in pronunciation？（）A g a rageB m a nageC l a zyD c a rry2. Did you notice the boy who was talking happily on _______ phone over there？（）A aB anC theD /3. If you add some more colours _________ the picture， it might be more attractive．（）A byB ofC atD to4. Amanda is so helpful that she always gives a hand to ________ friends．（）A herB hersC sheD herself5. I don't like the rainy weather in March because there were ___________ sunny days．（）A too muchB too littleC too manyD too few6. "Since it is raining ________， we can't go out to play．" Said Pei Ling sadly．（）A earlyB lateC nowD yesterday7. Air pollution has become _____ than before. We must do something to stop it.（）A seriousB more seriousC most seriousD the most serious8. I don't feel lonely ________ I make an effort to make friends with people．（）A whileB becauseC beforeD unless9. How dangerous! She was driving the car with one hand and holding an ice cream with_______．（）A otherB anotherC the otherD others10. It's common knowledge that physical exercise ____ protect people against heart diseases．（）A mustB needC canD should11. Food apps help the delivery companies _____ more products and services．（）A exploredB exploringC exploreD have explored12. The best time ______ the strawberries is usually in late April every year.A to pickB pickingC pickD picks13. Chinese athlete Wu Dajing _____ the medal at the Winter Games in February，2018．（）A winB wonC will winD has won14. Black tea _____ in China during the Ming dynasty as a way to keep tea fresh．（）A inventedB is inventedC is inventingD was invented15. After she ______ a huge breakfast at the hotel， she set out on foot down Nanjing Road．（）A had eatenB was eatingC has eatenD have eaten16. You'd better take the GPS with you during the trip ______ you won't get lost．（）A as soon asB so thatC as well asD now that17. They have to set out for the last train at once，________？（）A don't theyB do theyC haven't theyD have they18. ________do your parents and you go to visit your grandparents？once a week．（）A How longB How fastC How oftenD How soon19. ﹣What do you think of the performance by that famous actor at 2018Spring Gala？﹣________（）A Yes， what about you？B It was wonderful．C No． I'm not sure．D Let's wait and see．20. ﹣Ethan， I'd like to invite you to my birthday party tomorrow evening．﹣﹣﹣thank you，________（）A I'll be glad to come．B I'm so busy．C I can't．D It's a pleasure．三、Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each can only beused once（将下列单词或词组填入空格．每空格限填一词，每词只能填一次（共8分）21. A） rings B） safety C） smaller D） earliest E） latestLocks help protect our homes and the things inside them from thieves． Keys that open those locks are really important to home（1）________Some of the（2）________ keys， dating back to 700B C were large and made of wood． They opened palace gates and looked like giant toothbrushes．Hundreds of years later， the Romans made（3）________ metal keys． In fact， rich Romans wore some of them as（4）________ They locked boxes that contained valuables with these keys．22. A） exist B） drop C） design D） traditional E） electronicKey styles became more artistic in the 14tℎ century． Some European locksmiths became famous for making beautiful keys． Kings invited them to（1）________their castle keys．As European cities grew in the 18tℎ century， so did the number of thieves． The locks and keys became better at preventing thieves from breaking in．Today， office workers and hotel guests open doors using（2）________keycards， cards that are used as keys． There are even smartphone apps for gaining entry to one's home withouta key． Though （3）________metal keys may one day disappear， the need for security will （4）________．Do you take keys with you every day？四、Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms（用括号中所给单词的适当形式完成下列句子，每空格限填一词）（共8分）23. Steven wants to become a \an________ when he leaves college．（art）24. I happened to meet a friend of________ when I was shopping in the mall．（me）25. Mary was the________ to give a speech at the meeting last week．（five）26. People think organic tea tastes better， but non﹣organic tea costs________ than it．（little）27. Don't get close to the wire， or you'll easily get an________ shock．（electricity）28. Look at the instructions carefully， then you can operate the machine________．（proper）29. The foal of the course is to________ our understanding of other cultures．（rich）30. It was________ for anyone to get in because no one knew the password．（possible）五、Rewrite the following sentences as required （根据所给要求完成句子）（共14分）31. The boys of Class Four organized a football match last month．（改为否定句）The boys of Class Four________ a football match last month．32. We can open the door to the safe easily ________．（对画线部分提问）________ we open the door to the safe easily？33. Underground services are developing quickly in big cities nowadays．（改为感叹句）________ underground services are developing in big cities nowadays!34. The sign says， "Pets mustn't enter the restaurant．" （保持句意基本不变）The sign says． "Pets________ to enter the restaurant．"35. I was surprised to see my sister's photograph on a magazine cover．（保持句意基本不变）________my________，I saw my sister's photograph on a magazine cover．36. Mr． Brown asked Dick， "When will you pay a visit to the Great Wall？" （改为含有宾语从句的复合句）Mr． Brown asked Dick________ he________ pay a visit to the Great Wall．37. great fun， in， different books， to， it is， the free time， read （连词成句）________六、Reading comprehension（阅读理解）（共50分）38. Are you interested in doing some voluntary work this summer holiday? Ms． Lee shows you some posters that she has found．Fun Day Helpers WantedChildren's Play is a local charity for children． We're looking for student volunteers to help set up and run game stalls at our Fun Day for Children aged between 3 and 12． The Fun Day will be held on 5tℎ July．Requirements:Well﹣organizedA term playerIf you are interested, you may send a letter of application to the Human Resources manager, Children's Play, 20 Lok Man Road．Care for the ElderlyWe are looking for volunteer aged﹣care assistants during the summerholidays． Volunteers will play games, sing songs and chat with the elderly people．If you are in Secondary 3 or above, are patient, enjoy working with the elderly and have good communication skill, please send your application to:DirectorCare for the Elderly11 /F, Wing Hing HouseSt Peter's Hospital Art project Helpers NeededWe are looking for volunteers to help decorate the hallways and public areas of our new children's wing with cheerful and exciting artwork．If you are creative and a team player, please join us during the summer holidays, As youwill be working with some of our young patients, it's also important that ________Send your application to:Art Project Director St Peter's Hospital 102 Castle RoadGreen PlanetVolunteers are needed to conduct recycling survey if you …√ want to help raise awareness of city's waste problem√can communicate with members of the public in a friendly and confident manner√speak fluent Putonghua and good English…apply nowPlease send a letter of application to:Chairman, Green Planet , 23 /F City Centre , 96tℎ street（1）We can probably read the four posters in the．________A review．B newspaper．C science fiction．D story book．（2）You can send your application to 20 Lok Man Road to apply for helpers in．________A Fun Day．B Care for the elderly．C St Peter's Hospital Art Project．D Green Planet．（3）If you want to apply to care for the elderly， you should．________A create games and play well．B be good at communicate and dancing．C be patient and study in secondary 3．D chat with the elderly every day．（4）According to the posters， we need volunteers except those who．________A do a survey about recycling in streets．B take care of the elderly during the summer holidays．C teach children between 3 and 12．D make decorations in Children's hospital．（5）Which of the following has the closest meaning with the underlined part in the poster？________A You do something good for children．B You get along well with children．C You are pleased with children．D You are the head of children．（6）The purpose of conducting a survey for Green Planet is to tell the public．________A how to be friendly and confident．B how to deal with the waste．C to speak fluent Putonghau and good English．D the importance of recycling．39. 75、 Do you ever have one of those days when everything goes wrong? Your alarm clock doesn't go off, so you oversleep． you spill coffee on your clothes at breakfast and have to change． Your scooter has a flat tire, so you have to catch the bus． But you miss the bus and end up walking to school．You can wait for the feeling to（1）_______, but why not do something to make yourself better?Write down your thoughtsWhen someone annoys you, write a letter． Tell the person made you mad how you feel． Then tear（撕）the letter up, （2）_______you don't mail it, you will feel better when you get those feelings out your systemEat something you enjoyEat a favourite "comfort food． "These foods vary from person to person and are usually something with a good（3）_______ Your comfort food could be peanut candy, like you ate when you were a child． If might be bubble tea, which you used to drink when you spent time with your best friendExpect the good feelings connected with that food to lift your spirits． They will! But if you always turn to food when you feel down, the （4）_______weight you gain will make you feel worse．Do something nice for someone elseWhen you do something for someone else, you stop focusing on yourself． You don't have to do something big． Just do something you know a friend or classmate will appreciate, Put flowers and a card on your teacher's desk． But don't sign the card． You'll smile all day as you（5）_______your teacher is puzzling over who gave her gift．Play with your petAnimals（6）_______seem to have bad days． They are always happy to seeyou． Scientists say paying with a pet comforts you and lowers your blood pressure． If you don't have a pet of your own, visit a friend who doesBeating a bad mood not only makes you feel better． A positive attitude might also help you keep fit． A recent medical study showed sad or angry people are much more likely to get sick than people who are happy． So get busy and cheer．（1）A go overB ） go awayC ） go outD ） go wrong（2）A IfB ） BecauseC ） SinceD ） Although（3）A tasteB ） memoryC ） smellD ） message（4）A averageB ） otherC ） extraD ） enough（5）A imagineB ） supposeC ） judgeD ） decide（6）A sometimesB ） oftenC ） alwaysD ） never40. 81、Today， people are using and abusing （虐待） their eyes more than people were twenty years ago． There are fewer and fewer people who have those bright， shiny andhappy baby eyes． Most people，（1）e________young people， have tired eyes with dark circles around them because they look at the computer screen and watch TV too much． Here are some simple tips on taking care of your eyes：￭ Make sure you wash your eyes with cold water， at least twice a day． This helps keep your eyes （2）h________and clean．￭ If you're eyes feel tired after watching television or looking at the computer screen， apply some ice to your eyes and keep it there for at least 3 ﹣5 minutes， and you will find the burning feeling is （3）g________．￭ Give your eyes a rest and keep at least two days in a week when you don't touch the computer， and this will give your damaged eyes time to repair （4）t________and it will make you a lot fresher too．Whenever you are outdoors， make sure you are protecting your eyes from bright sunlight and strong winds．￭Have enough sleep． This generally differs from person to person． Some people need 8 hours sleep while others feel completely rested （5）w________hours． If you do so， dark circles around your eyes may（6）r________and your eyes will feel fresh after you have a good sleep．Of course， you can also try out some medical （7）s________that are created for protecting the damaged eyes and prevention from future damage． These ways are helpful and you will feel relaxed and look attractive with bright， shiny and fresh eye．41. Jim and Danny first met when they were 6 years old． They became best friends，spending their summers together in a seaside town． In those early years， they went hiking almost the whole summers． They learned to sail before they were 10． The year they turned 11 ， their parents sent them both to the same boys' camp in New Hampshire． There they began to love the overnight trips．When they were 15 ， they spent a summer in Quebec， camping in an old tent． The year after graduating from college， they drove to Central America and rode a train through jungles．After that， they went their separate ways． Jim took a job as a teacher at a school． Danny became a journalist and lived in Boston． They sent each other Christmas cards， but found it difficult to stay in touch． Their careers took them in different directions， giving them different experiences．The years went by． They aged． They both turned 60．And then， miles apart， they both woke up one morning and knew it was time to retire． Both of them realized it was time to leave the jobs that had kept each of them excited for 35 years．It was time to begin a new chapter of life．Danny had heard a research project in Argentina． A team of scientists was searching for the planets' oldest dinosaur fossil（化石）． And the team wanted some volunteers．Danny called his friends of 55 years． He told him about this project． Then， he asked him whether he would consider going on such a trip． The answer was： Yes!A new month later， just retired， they were setting up a tent at the foot of the Andes． Every day for the next two weeks， they hiked across the desert， searching for the fossils of ancient animals．Late at night， lying in their sleeping bags， they looked up the cold black sky． They talked about the time they had camped in the past．As Jim and Danny had back then， they started to laugh． They couldn't stop． The years between them fell away． Circles reconnected． ________．（1）Did Jim and Danny do many same things when they were young？________（2）When did they begin to love the overnight trips？________（3）How did they keep in touch just after they went their separate ways？________（4）Why was it time for them to begin a new chapter of their life？________（5）What were they doing while they were hiking across the desert？________（6）According to the passage， what does the underlined part ________． "mean？________七、Writing（作文）（共20分）42. Write at least 60 words on the topic "As long as I try hard，…．" （以"只要我努力，……"为题，写一篇不少于60个词的短文，标点符号不占格）作为一名初三学生，在忙碌的学习生活中也许会碰到困难，遭遇失败等，但只要你努力，困难也许会被克服、失败的事情也许会有转机……请分享你的故事，谈谈你的体会或想法．（注意：短文中不得出现任何人名、学校及其他相关信息，否则不予评分．）2018年上海市浦东新区中考英语二模试卷答案1. C2. C3. D4. A5. D6. C7. B8. B9. C10. C11. D12. A13. B14. D15. A16. B17. A18. C19. B20. A21. safety,earliest,smaller,rings22. C,E,D,A23. artist24. mine25. fifth26. less27. electric28. properly29. enrich30. impossible31. didn'torganize32. with the key Tom gave us,Howcan33. Howquickly34. aren'tallowed35. To,surprise36. when,would37. It is great fun to read different books in the free time．38. BACCBD39. BDBCAD40. specially,ealthy,one,hemselves,ithin,educe,olutions41. They were boys again,Yes，theydid,Attheageof11,TheysenteachotherChrismascard,Becauseitwastimeforthemtoleavethejobs, They were searching for the fossils of ancient animals,"They were boys again,They were best friends again just as they used to be．42. As long as I try hard， I can make itI used to be shy．（开篇点明主题）I was so shy that I had few friends． I was afraid to ask the teachers any questions． I【高分句型一】 just sat behind the book and ever said anything in class． Of course， I often got bad grades on examinations．（描述自己的问题）One day， my English teacher found my problem． She had a long talk with me． And she told me many useful ways to learn English well． Since then，I has tried hard to learn Englis well．（通过努力解决问题）Little by little，I've become interested in English and I'm goodat it．【高分句型二】 I began to answer questions in class． Then I made some good frineds． Now I am not shy anymore! I know that as long as I try hard， I can make it．（只要努力，就能成功） Of course， if you try hard， you can also make it! （结尾概括，升华主题）。

上海市浦东新区2018届高三下学期教学质量检测(二模)英语试题I. Listening ComprehensionSection A —10分Directions: In Section A. you will hear fen 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.【此处有音频，请去附件查看】A. Challenges.B. Hobbies.C. Jobs.D. Experiences.【答案】B【解析】【原文】M: The set of stamps are rare. It took me a long time to collect them. By the way, do you like collecting stamps?W: Yes, but I prefer something challenging.Q: What are the two speakers talking about?2.【此处有音频，请去附件查看】A. Interesting.B. Boring.C. Difficult.D. Amazing.【答案】C【解析】【原文】W: How do you find your Shanghai dialect learning, Mike?M: Oh, it’s quite beyond my capacity.Q: What does the man think of learning Shanghai dialect?3.【此处有音频，请去附件查看】A. Watching TV and videos.B. Replacing videos with TV.C. Parents’ involvement.D. Having baby sitters.【答案】C【解析】【原文】W: Sometimes when I’m busy, I let my baby watch videos. Can t his help his mental development? M: Passive activity probably won’t hurt, but TV and videos are poor substitutes for parents’ involvement. Q: What is good for babies’ mental growth according to the man?4.【此处有音频，请去附件查看】A. A policeman.B. An accountant.C. A salesman.D. A bank teller.【答案】D【解析】【原文】M: I need your ID and account number before I can cash your check.W: Sure, here’s my passport and driving license and my account number is on this card.Q: What’s the man’s occupation?5.【此处有音频，请去附件查看】A. 7:40.B. 7:15.C. 7:20.D. 7:45.【答案】A【解析】【原文】M: Take it easy. It’s only 7:30 now. There are still 15 minutes to go before the movie starts. W: Don’t you remember our clock is 10 minutes slow?Q: What’s the time now?6.【此处有音频，请去附件查看】A. He will get someone to do it.B. She should do it herself.C. They don’t have to do it.D. He will clean the desk right away.【答案】C【解析】【原文】W: Hey, honey, can you grab a duster and get this desk cleaned?M: Oh, don’t bother. We are leaving in a minute.Q: What does the man mean?7.【此处有音频，请去附件查看】A. By bus.B. By subway.C. By taxi.D. By car.【解析】【原文】W: An exhibition of Picasso’s paintings is being held. Do you want to go with me?M: How can I miss it! But with the bus drivers on strike and taxis so expensive, we have no choice but to take the subway. If only we had a car.Q: How will they go to the exhibition?8.【此处有音频，请去附件查看】A. He is not a good mechanic.B. He doesn’t keep his word.C. He spends his spare time doing repairs.D. He is always ready to offer help to others.【答案】B【解析】【原文】W: Tom said he would come to repair our solar heater when he had time.M: He often says he is willing to help, but he never seems to have time.Q: What does the man imply about Tom?9.【此处有音频，请去附件查看】A. She has been having a sad day.B. She needs to take a day off.C. She wants to play basketball, too.D. She has been annoyed by the noise.【解析】【原文】M: Why haven’t you done your homework yet? It’s been a whole day.W: Oh, Daddy! How can I concentrate with that noise? The boys have been playing basketball all day long, just outside my window.Q: What does the girl mean?10.【此处有音频，请去附件查看】A. The man isn’t sure about the rehearsal.B. It’s better for the woman to wear a costume.C. The woman would regret it if she wore a costume.D. It wouldn’t make any difference if the woman did it.【答案】B【解析】【原文】W: Would it be OK if I wore a costume for the rehearsal tomorrow?M: Oh you would regret it if you didn’t.Q: What can we learn from the dialogue?Section B—15 分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 passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear q 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 are based on the following passage.【此处有音频，请去附件查看】11.A. He qualified as a teacher.B. He became a student.C. He became a government researcher.D. He conducted a research on Zimbabwe.12.A. Children’s minds are not used to the full.B. It is a great drain on children’s time and energy.C. It highlights the flexibility of children’s minds.D. It prevents children from seeking answers by themselves.13.A. To teach people to understand the worldB. To instruct people how to raise good questions.C. To encourage people to study as they get older.D. To inform people of problems in foreign countries.【答案】11. B 12. C 13. B【解析】【原文】“You are never too old to learn.” is what my father always told me, and he proved it. At the age of 55, he quit working to become a full-time student at our local university, studying government and political science. I understand now why he did it. Education is kind of wasted on the young. Sure, we teach children because young minds are flexible and open, but making them memorize hundreds of facts is a poor substitution for learning. I think the greatest service we can do is to teach children to ask questions and guide them in seeking the answers for themselves. “What’s the capital of Zimbabwe?” is a much less important question than, “What problems do people have in Zimbabwe?” If people were taught to ask the right q uestionsfrom a young age, the world wouldn’t be as hard to understand when they’re older. I think that’s the way my father saw it.QuestionsWhat did his father do later in his life?Which of the following statement is wrong about memorizing facts?What’s his father’s opinion on the main purpose of education? .Questions are based on the following passage.【此处有音频，请去附件查看】14.A. To serve as a time killer.B. To cultivate people’s reading killsC. To promote the sales of some books.D. To encourage people to take public transportation15A. The stories are the short edition of some website articles.B. Users can choose the length and type of the stories.C. The stories are obtained by simply pressing a button.D. Users don’t need to pay for the short stories.16.A. From the boring travel experience.B. From the love for short stories.C. From the positive feedbackD. From the snack vending machine.【答案】14. A 15. B 16. D【解析】【原文】Readers in Grenoble, a French city, can now enjoy a small bite of fiction instead of the snacks from the vending machine after the introduction of eight short-story dispensers.The free stories are available at the touch of a button, printing out on rolls of paper like a receipt. Readers are able to choose one minute, three minutes or five minutes of fiction. Just two weeks since launch, more than 10,000 stories have already been printed.The feedback is overwhelmingly positive. There are only eight dispensers in the city of Grenoble for now, but more are planned to be introduced. Requests are from all over the world—Australia, the US, Canada, Russia, Greece, Italy and Chile.Pleplé, the French publisher, hopes the stories will be used to fill the “dead time” of a regular journey to and from the place of one’s work. In the bus or the metro, everyone can make the most of these moments to read short stories, poems or short comics.The stories are drawn from the more than 60,000 stories on Short édition’s community website. Users are not able to choose what type of story—romantic, fantastical or comic—they would like to read.Pleplé said he and his team initially came up with the idea when having a break at the snack vending machine. They thought it would be cool to have it for short stories. Then, a couple of days later, the short-story dispenser was born.Questions:What is the purpose of the story dispenser?Which of the following is not true about the stories?Where does Pleplé’s inspiration come from?Questions are based on the following passage.【此处有音频，请去附件查看】17. A. 5. B. 7. C. 8. D. 10.18.A. Because his friends don’t get off work till 5 p.m.B. Because there will be more friends to go to the cinema on Friday.C. Because the film will be more popular than the Wednesday’s.D. Because there are not enough tickets left for the 9 p.m. showing.19.A. Paying a deposit.B. E-ordering in advance.C. Paying right away.D. Collecting tickets one day ahead.20. A. The film. B. The date C. The seating. D. The viewers.【答案】17. A 18. D 19. C 20. A【解析】【原文】W: Welcome to Wanda International Cinema. Can I help you?M: Umm… I want to know when “Operation Red Sea” is showing today.W: There are 6 showings today, one in the morning, another at noon, and then 3 p.m., 6 p.m., 9 p. m., and a midnight showing.M: OK, I want 5 tickets for the 9 p.m. showing tonight. Are there still 5 tickets available that are seated together?W: I’m sorry, there are only 3 tickets left. How about the 6 p.m. showing? There are still 7 tickets left for that show.M: But we have a date for dinner at 5 p.m., so we won't make the beginning of the movie.W: So would you like to see another movie? “Detective China Town 2” is very popular, too.M: No, we all want to see this one. Is there any way that we could buy tickets now for Friday’s screens?W: You can order ti ckets right now for the next three days. It’s Wednesday today. So, that’s OK. What time would you like?M: The 9 p.m. showing. I think there might be more people who want to see the movie on Friday. How many tickets can I buy at one time?W: The limit for advanced tickets is 10.M: OK, I'll have 8 tickets for the showing of “Operation Red Sea”. Are the tickets available?W: Yes, you’re lucky.M: By the way, when can I pick up the tickets?W: You can have them right now if you pay for them.M: Great! Thanks!Questions:How many tickets does the man want to buy for the 9 p.m. showing on Wednesday?Why does the man decide to buy the Friday's tickets?What will the man probably do to ensure 8 tickets for Friday?What does the man insists on?II. Grammar and vocabularySection A—10分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.Pumas are large, cat-like animals which are found in America. When reports came into the London Zoo that a wild puma ___21___ (spot) forty miles south of London, they were not taken seriously. However, as the evidence began to accumulate, experts decided to investigate.The hunt ___22___ the puma began in a small village where a woman ___23___ (pick) blackberries saw “a large cat” only five yards away from her. It immediately ran away when she saw it, and experts conf irmed that a puma will not attack a human being ___24___ it is cornered. The search proved difficult, for the puma was often observed at one place in the morning and at ___25___ place twenty miles away in the evening.___26___ it went, it left behind it a trail of dead deer and small animals like rabbits. Several people complained of cat-like noises at night and a businessman on a ___27___ (fish) trip saw the puma up a tree.The experts were now fully convinced that the animal was a puma, ___28___ where had it come from? As no pumas had been reported missing from any zoo in the country, this one ___29___ have been in the possession of a private collector and somehow managed to escape. The hunt went on for several weeks, butthe puma was not caught. It is disturbing ___30___ (think) a dangerous wild animal is still at large in the quiet countryside.【答案】21. had been spotted22. for 23. picking24. unless 25. another26. Wherever27. fishing28. but 29. must30. to think【解析】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了有人发现一只野生美洲狮出现在伦敦以南40英里处的一个村子里，专家们已经展开调查，这引发了人们的不安。

浦东新区 2017 学年第二学期初三教学质量检测英语试卷（满分 150 分，考试时间 100 分钟）考生注意：1. 本卷有 7 大题，共 94 小题。

2. 试卷满分 150 分。

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3. 全部试题均采用连续编号，请将所有答案做在答题纸的指定位置上，做在试卷上一律 不给分。

Part 1 Listening （第一部分 听力 ）I. Listening comprehension （听力理解 ）：（共 30 分 ）A. Listen and choose the right picture （根据你听到的内容 ,选出相应的图片 ） （6 分）B. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear (根据你听到的对 话和问题，选出最恰当的答案 ) (8 分 )7.A) Red.B) Green.C) Grey. D) Blue. 8. A) Play football. B) See a film. C) Go swimming. D) Playvolleyball 9. A) By bus. B) By bike. C) By underground. D) By taxi.10. A) By having a good sleep. B) By listening tomusic.C) By reading some books. D) By playing tennis with his friend. 11. A) School news.B) TV news. C) A survey. D) The website. 12. A) April 10 th .B) April 11 th . C) April 12 th . D) April 14 th . 13. A) In a hotel.B) At a dinner table. C) In the street. D) At the man's house.14. A) Henry and Mary will go to Washington.B) Henry and Mary will watch the game together.C) Henry will possibly watch the game alone.D) Mary will go to Los Angeles for lunch.C.Listen to the passage and tell whether the following statements are true or false ( 判断下列句子是否符合你听到的短文内容,符合的用“ T”表示,不符合的用“F”表示) (6 分)15.The Smiths came from Norway to Oxford many years ago.16.Mr. and Mrs. Smith took care of the farm on their own.17.Only one daughter helped the mother with the housework.18.One of the sons is responsible for the farm instead of Mr. Smith now.19.Two daughters have moved away to big cities for study and work.20.Farming is still very important, but many young people are attracted by city life,.D.Listen to the passage and complete the following sentences 听( 短文，完成下列内容。

凯文老师-2018年浦东新区初三中考英语二模答案(含听力原文)浦东新区2017学年第二学期初三教学质量检测英语试卷音带文字及参考答案Part 1 Listening (第一部分听力)I.Listening comprehension(听力理解)：(共30分)A.Listen and choose the right picture(根据你听到的内容,选出相应的图片) (6分)1.Many people like writing poems to show their feelings like Li Bai.2. There will be fewer offices in the future because people work from home by computer.3. At weekends my classmates and I visit an old lady’s home to help her.4. It seems that doing experiments is becoming more and more important later on.5. The students are having a money-raising activity to help children in need.6. Last week Tom and Jane went to see Mary in the children’s hospital.1. B2. C3. H4. A5. G6. FB.Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear(根据你听到的对话和问题，选出最恰当的答案)(8分)7. M: Is your new bag red, Jane?W: No, it is green. My old one is blue. I don’t like red.Q: What color is Jane’s new bag?8. W: What a nice day it is！Peter. Let’s go playing football together, shall we?M: Yes, it is a nice day indeed! But I prefer to play volleyball.Q: What does Peter want to do?9. M: How do you usually go to work, Sally?W: Well, I usually go to work by bike. Bicycle riding is good exercise, you know.But I take a bus on rainy days. How about you, Mike?M: I live far away from my work, so I take the underground every day. It’s quick and convenient.Q: How does Sally go to work on rainy days?10. W: Mike, why not play tennis with me?M: Oh, I have just finished reading. I will listen to some music to relax.W: What kind of music would you like?”M: Light music.Q: How will Mike relax?11. W: Have you visited the website of our school?M: Not yet. Any special news?W: Yes. It says that there will be an outing next month. School is conducting a survey.M: Sounds nice.Q: What are they talking about?12. W: Jack, we are going to have a math test on April 12, aren’t we?M: No, Mary told me we would have it the next day.W: I see. Today is April 10. I need to prepare for it.M: Me too.Q: When will the Math test be?13. W: Dear, I feel hungry now. How about you?M: So do I. Let me call room service. Hello, room service. Please send a menu to 320 right away.Q: Where are the two speakers?14. W: Henry, why don’t we go out to lunch today, and visit some friends?M: And miss today’s football game? Washington and Los Angeles are playing. I can’t miss that.W: Honestly, Henry. Don’t you ever get tired of football games?M: This will be one of the best games of the years, and I haven’t seen Washington play for years. Mary, Why don’t you watch it with me? You might like it.W: I have better things to do with my Sunday afternoons. Besides, the game is too fierce for me.Q: What can we learn from the dialogue?7. B 8. D 9. A 10. B 11. A 12. B 13. A 14. CC. Listen to the passage and tell whether the following statements are true or false(判断下列句子是否符合你听到的短文内容,符合的用“T”表示,不符合的用“F”表示)(6分)The Smiths are a typical farm family in the UK. Mr. and Mrs. Smith came from Norway many years ago and lived on a dairy farm in Oxford. Their four children grew up there. Two boys helped their father take care of the farm and the daughters helped the mother with housework. They thought there was always a lot of hard work to do.At present, Mr. and Mrs. Smith cannot work as hard as they did before. One son runs the farm instead of his father. They do work easily by using several machines. One girl is married to a farmer and lives nearby. But the other two children have moved away to London. The other boy works as a manager of a dairy factory. Some of the milk used by the factory comes from their farm.The youngest girl is a teacher after she graduated.The story of the Smiths is not unusual. Although life on the farm has changed a lot, farming is still a very important part. However, city life attracts young people like the young Smiths. Every year, many of them leave the farms and take jobs in or near large cities.15. T 16. F 17. F 18. T 19. F 20. TD.Listen to the passage and complete the following sentences (听短文，完成下列内容。

I. Listening ComprehensionSection A —10分II. Grammar and vocabularySection A—10分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.Pumas are large, cat-like animals which are found in America. When reports came into the London Zoo that a wild puma 21(spot) forty miles south of London, they were not taken seriously. However, as the evidence began to accumulate, experts decided to investigate.The hunt 22 the puma began in a small village where a woman 23 (pick) blackberries saw “a large cat” only five yards away from he r. It immediately ran away when she saw it, and experts confirmed that a puma will not attack a human being 24 it is cornered. The search proved difficult, for the puma was often observed at one place in the morning and at 25 place twenty miles away in the evening. 26 it went, it left behind it a trail of dead deer and small animals like rabbits. Several people complained of cat-like noises at night and a businessman on a 27(fish) trip saw the puma up a tree.The experts were now fully convinced that the animal was a puma, 28 where had it come from? As no pumas had been reported missing from any zoo in the country, this one 29 have been in the possession of a private collector and somehow managed to escape. The hunt went on for several weeks, but the puma was not caught. It is disturbing 30 (think) a dangerous wild animal is still at large in the quiet countryside. Section B—10分Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word canbe used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. networkB. specifyC. traditionallyD. ingredientE. uneasyF. additionalG. culturallyH. blockI. determineJ. requirementK. criticalA multicultural person is someone who is deeply convinced that all cultures are equally good, enjoys learning the rich variety of cultures in the world, and most likely has been exposed to more than one culture in his or her lifetime.You cannot motivate anyone, especially someone of another culture, until that person has accepted you. A multilingual salesperson can explain the advantages of a product in other languages, but a multicultural salesperson can motivate foreigners to buy it. That’s a(an) 31difference.No one likes foreigners who are arrogant(自大的) about their own culture. The trouble is most people are arrogantly monocultural without being aware of it and even those who are can’t hide it. Foreigners sense monocultural arrogance at once and set up their own cultural barriers, which may effectively 32 any attempt by the monocultural person to motivate them.Multiculturalism is a(an) 33 that has been neglected too often in hiring managers for international positions. Even if your company is not a multinational one, chances are you’re in touch with foreign customers or manufacturers Do you h ave the right employee to buildup the 34?For 20-odd years, I’ve run an executive-search firm from Brussels. When clients ask us to find the right person for a new pan-European sales or management position, I start by asking them to 35 the qualifications their ideal candidate would have. Most often they list the same qualities they would want for a domestic position, but with the 36 requirement that the new manager be fluent enough in English, German and French to cope with faxes and email. It sometimes takes me hours to persuade clients that the linguistic (语言的)abilities they see as crucial are not enough.Of course, it’s far more difficult to 37 candidates multiculturalism than it is to check their language skills—but it’s also a far more important 38 to success.I remember a company that asked me to check out a salesman they were planning to send to Mexico. He’d studied Spanish, and had grown up in New York City—the most 39 diverse place in America. But when I interviewed him, he turned out to have no concept of the great pride Mexicans took in their culture, and moreover he was 40 about Mexican restaurants and markets being dirty and unsafe. I rejected him just as Mexican buyers would have if he’d been selected for the job.III. Reading ComprehensionSection 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.Hailing from Sweden, “plogging” is a fitness craze that sees partic ipants pick up plastic litter while jogging adding a virtuous, environmentally driven element to the sport. Plogging appears to have started around 2016, but is now going global, due to increasing awareness and 41 over plastic levels in the ocean.The appeal of plogging is its 42—all you need is running gear and a bin bag, and the feeling of getting fit while supporting a good cause. By adding regular squats(蹲) to pick up junk and carrying 43 to jogging. we can assume the health benefits are increased.Running and good causes have always gone 44 — just think of all the fundraising marathon runners do. But there couldn’t be a more on-trend way of keeping fit than plogging.Anything that’s getting people out in nature and connecting 45 with their I environment is a good thing, says Lizzie Carr, an environmentalist who helped set up Plastic Patrol, a nationwide campaign to 46 our inland waterways of plastic pollution. There’s been a real 47 in the public mindset around plastics, helped by things like Blue Pla net highlighting how disastrous the crisis is,” she says.We need to keep momentum high and the pressure up, and empower people through 48 like plogging and Plastic Patrol.The plastic Patrol app allows users to 49 plastic anywhere in the world bycollecting discarded items, photographing them and 50 to the app, giving us a better knowledge of what sorts of plastic and which brands are being thrown out. “I’d urge all ploggers to get involved,” adds Carr.Plogging isn’t the first fitness trend to combine run ning with a good cause, Here are some of our favourites:Good GymIts idea is simple: go for a run, visit an elderly person, have a chat and some tea, and run back.51 among the elderly is a growing problem in the UK. With over 10,000 runs so far, 52, Good Gym is finding a solution.Guide RunningGuide runners volunteer their time to helping blind people get 53. By linking themselves together, the 54 —impaired individual can feel safe while both work ofa sweat.55 for the HomelessStart-up Stuart Delivery and the Church Housing Trust collaborated last year in bringing clothing and healthy food to the homeless. Deliveries are mostly made by bike, so those who deliver keep fit while helping rough sleepers(无家可归者). 41. A. satisfaction B. hesitation C. fear D.control42. A. complexity B. simplicity C. instrument D. expense43. A. substance B. responsibility C. value D. weight44. A. one on one B. head to toe C. hand in hand D. on and off45. A. positively B. neutrally C. objectively D. fairly46. A. accuse B. rid C. assure D. rob47. A. shift B. interest C. aid D.delight48. A. motives B. performances C. exercises D.initiatives49. A. eliminate B. map C. seek D. degrade50. A. leading B. devoting C. ending D. uploading51. A. Disappointment B. Tiredness C. Sickness D. Loneliness52. A. therefore B. moreover C. however D. instead53. A. excited B. ready C. active D. smart54. A. visually B. audibly C. visibly D. sensibly55. A. Running B. Plogging C. Driving D. CyclingSection 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)In 1982, I had responsibility for Stephen Hawking’s third academic book for the Press, Superspace and Supergravity. This was a messy collection of papers from a technical workshop on how to devise a new theory of gravity. While that book was in production, I suggested he try something easier: a popular book about the nature of the Universe, suitable for the general market.Stephen hesitated over my suggestion. He already had an international reputation as a brilliant theoretical physicist working on rotating black holes and theories of gravity. And he had concerns about financial matters: importantly, it was impossible for him to obtain any form of life insurance to protect his family in theevent of his death or becoming totally dependent on nursing care. So, he took precious time out from his research to prepare the rough draft of a book.At the time, several bestselling physics authors had already published non-technical books on the early Universe and black holes. Stephen decided to write a more personal approach, by explaining his own research in cosmology and quantum theory.One afternoon, in the 1980s, he invited me to take a look at the first draft, but first he wanted to discuss cash. He told me he had spent considerable time away from his research, and that he expected advances and royalties (定金和版税) to be large. When I pressed him on the market that he foresaw, he insisted that it be on sale, up front, at all airport bookshops in the UK and the US. I told that was a tough call for a university press. Then I thumbed the typescript. To my dismay, the text was far too technical for a general reader.A few weeks later he showed me a revision, much improved. Eventually, he decided to place it with a mass market publisher rather than a university press. Bantam published A Brief History of Time in March 1988. Sales took off like a rocket, and it ranked as a bestseller for at least five years. The book’s impact on the popularization of science has been incalculable.56. What suggestion did the writer give to Stephen Hawking?A. Simplifying Superspace and Supergravity.B. Formulating a new theory of gravity.C. Writing a popular book on the nature of the universe.D. Revising a book based on a new theory.57. Which of the following was Stephen Hawking most concerned about?A. Financial returns.B. Other competitors.C. Publishing houses.D. His family’s life insurance.58. The underlined word thumbed is closest in meaning to .A. praisedB. typedC. confirmedD. browsed59. The greatest contribution of the book A Brief History of Time lies in .A. bringing him overnight fame in the scientific worldB. keeping up the living standard of his familyC. making popular science available to the general publicD creating the rocketing sales of a technical book(B)Conventional wisdom may tell you that a master’s degree from Harvard Business School in the US is the key to a Fortune 500 job, while the same degree from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, US, means a possible career on Wall Street.It seems that the graduate school you go to somewhat decides your future. And a recent New York Times article reveals the correlation between MBA (Master of BusinessAdministration) graduates at certain US schools and career prospects.To work at AmazonRoss School of Business (University of Michigan)Amazon regularly hires more MBAs from top 10 business schools than big Wall Street firms. And a large chunk of Americans employees are from Ross. Graduate Peter Faricy, vice presi dent of Amazon Marketplace, says the reason behind this is that Ross’curriculum-related offerings, a problem-solvingcourse for instance, are particularly well suited to Amazon.To work at McKinsey& CompanyKellogg School of Management (Northwestern)For an MBA, landing a job at McKinsey is like trying to get into a competitive business school all over again. However, Kellogg graduates perform well in the fierce competition. The school’s MBAs are in demand at elite consulting firms, which hired35 percent of Kellogg graduates last year, a higher percentage than at Harvard (23 percent) and Stanford (16 percent).To work at AppleFuqua School of Business (Duke)Silicon alley hasn’t always welcomed MBAs. However, two of Apple’s top 10 executives come from Fuqua. Apple has hired 32 Fuqua graduates over the past five years, and provided 42 internships for Duke students.To start your own companyHarvard Business SchoolThe extensive resources Harvard has devoted to its entrepreneurial offerings in recent years are starting to show real results. By many accounts, it has surpassed Stanford as the top entrepreneurial hot-bed in the US.60. Which university offers students a course on various approaches to difficulties at work?A. Kellogg School of Management.B. Ross School of Business.C. Harvard Business School.D. Fuqua School of Business.61. According to the passage, which of the following is true?A. Consulting companies favor MBA students from Kellogg.B. Stanford produces the greatest number of business leaders.C. To work at Apple, MBA graduates have an advantage.D. Wall Street employs more MBAs from top 10 than Amazon.62. If you want to work in the area of hi-tech electronic products, you may choose to study in .A. Wharton SchoolB. Kellogg School of ManagementC. Ross School of BusinessD. Fuqua School of Business(C)“Two centuries ago, Lewis and Clark left St. Louis to explore the new lands acquired in the Louisiana Purchase,” George W. Bush said, announcing his desire for a program to send men and women to Mars. They made that journey in the spirit of discovery. America has ventured forth into space for the same reasons.”Yet there are vital differences between Lewis and Clark’s expedition and a Mars mission. First, they were headed to a place where hundreds of thousands of people were already living. Second, they were certain to discover places and things of immediate value to the new nation. Third, their venture cost next to nothing by today’s standards. A Mars mission may be the single most expensive non-wartime undertaking in U.S. history.Appealing as the thought of travel to Mars is, it does not mean the journey makes sense, even considering the human calling to explore. And Mars as a destination for people makes absolutely no sense with current technology.Present systems for getting from Earth’s surface to low-Earth orbit are so fantastically expensive that merely launching the 1,000 tons or so of spacecraft and equipment a Mars mission would require could be accomplished only by cutting health-care benefits, education spending, or other important programs—or by raising taxes. Absent some remarkable discovery, astronauts, geologists, and biologists once on Mars could do little more than analyze rocks and feel awestruck(敬畏的) staring into the sky of another world. Yet rocks can be analyzed by automated probes without risk to human life, and at a tiny fraction of the cost of sending people.It is interesting to note that when President Bush unveiled his proposal, he listed these recent major achievements of space exploration pictures of evidence of water on Mars, discovery of more than 100 planets outside our solar system, and study of the soil of Mars. All these accomplishments came from automated probes or automated space telescopes. Bus h’s proposal, which calls for reprogramming some of NASA’s present budget into the Mars effort, might actually lead to a reduction in suchunmanned science—the one aspect of space exploration that’s working really well.Rather than spend hundreds of billions of dollars to hurl tons toward Mars using current technology, why not take a decade or two or however much time is required researching new launch systems and advanced propulsion (推进力)? lf new launch systems could put weight into orbit affordably, and advanced propulsion could speed up that long, slow transit to Mars, the dream of stepping onto the red planet might become reality. Mars will still be there when the technology is ready.63. What do Lewis and Clark’s expedition and a Mars mission have in common?A. Instant value.B. Human inhabitance.C. Venture cost.D. Exploring spirit.64. Bush’s proposal is challenged for the following reasons except that .A. its expenditure is too huge for the government to afford.B. American people’s w ell-being will suffer a lot if it is implementedC. great achievements have already been made in Mars exploration in AmericaD. unmanned Mars exploration sounds more practical and economical for the moment65. Which cannot be concluded from the passage?A. Going to Mars using current technology is quite unrealistic.B. A Mars mission will in turn promote the development of unmanned program.C. Bush’s proposal is based on three recent great achievements of space explorationD. The achievements in space exploration show how well unmanned science has developed.66. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Risky as it is, a Mars mission helps to retain Americas position as a technological leader.B. A Mars mission is so costly that it may lead to an economic disaster in America.C. Someday people may go to Mars but not until it makes technological sense.D. A Mars mission is unnecessary since the scientists once there won’t make great discoveries.Section C—8分Directions: Read the passage carefully. 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. Being simple might be another reason.B. It was the only affordable way to play them.C. We should have admiration for this old technology.D. The current trend for old games shows no sign of slowing.E. Newer consoles and their games are incredibly expensive.F. So it seems like its not ‘game over’ for old-school technologyRetro GamingThere’s no doubt that in today’s digital world, computer games are extremely sophisticated and capable of creating virtual reality experiences that were unimaginable only a few years ago. So I am interested to see that the simplistic games that I grew up with, are making a revival. But Why?In the 1970s, the original place to play a computer game was at an arcade. Here, you and your mates could try out the new big names in games such as Space Invaders and Pacman. 67 And because of the technology involved, the gaming machines were too big to fit into your house.But in the 1980s and 90s, gaming arrived in our homes and people like me were addicted. The sound of beeping became a familiar sound emanating from bedrooms across the land! Names such as Tetris, Sonic and Street Fighter became popular language in the playground—and now they are being talked about—and played again. One of the reasons is the low cost. The BBC spoke to gamer, Gemma Wood, who says that: 68 I understand that a lot of hard work has gone into the design etc... but how can anyone justify £50 to £60 for a game that you might not even enjoy?69 The graphics on old games may not compare with the detail and definition of modern games but they are fun and easy to use by children and adults alike. And of course, nostalgia plays its part. Some people want to relive their childhood while for others, it is a chance to show their children the computer games they grew up with.Technology journalist, KG Orphanides, says “it’s important to recognize how well-designed many o f those classic games are…the developers had so little space to work with-your average Sega Mega Drive or SNES cartridge had a maximum capacity of just 4mb-and limited graphics and sound capabilities. This compares to an average capacity of 40G in today’s games. 70This craze for using retro hardware and grabbing an old joystick is certainly catching on. And to persuade those of us who are not sure about downgrading the gaming experience, manufacturers such as Nintendo, are bringing back some of their older consoles in new style casing.IV. 71. 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 60wonds. Use your own words as, far as possible.Every time there is a mass shooting, the debate surrounding guns tends to flare up in America. The abuse of guns has been a serious problem in the US all along, but why doesn’t the US government just dismiss owning guns privately?The right to own a gun and defend oneself is central to American society. As early as the1600s, when the first Europeans set foot on the continent of North America, they had to face a lot of dangers. They could only rely on themselves. Therefore, guns played a significant role in self-defense. Guns were also important in American’s Independent War and the Civil War.Secondly, the American founding fathers believed that gun ownership was necessary for a truly free country. If the government distrusts the people and disarms them, then that government no longer represents the people. The Second Amendment to the US Constitution specifies that the American people cannot be deprived of the “right to keep and bear arms.” So the sale and purchase of firearms are legal in the United States according to law.The importance of guns is also derived from the role of hunting in American culture. In the nation’s early years, hunting was essential for food and shelter. Today, guns are a vital part of hunting, which remains very popular as both a sport and a way of life in many parts of the country. People spend time with friends, sharing thepleasure that the sport brings.For those reasons, when critics say guns mean violence, they miss a large part of the picture, and they misrepresent the complex nature of America’s diverse gun culture. Most people who own guns privately, are actually part of the gun culture. They have rational and thoughtful reasons to own and use guns.V. Translation—15分Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72. 我们常常忍不住秒回刚收到的信息。

浦东新区2017学年第二学期初三教学质量检测英语试卷（满分150分，考试时间100分钟）考生注意：1.本卷有7大题，共94小题。

2.试卷满分150分。

考试时间100分钟。

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Part 1 Listening (第一部分听力)I. Listening comprehension(听力理解)：(共30分)A. Listen and choose the right picture (根据你听到的内容,选出相应的图片) (6分)A B C DE F G H1. _________2. ________3. ___________4. ________5. _________6. __________B. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear (根据你听到的对话和问题，选出最恰当的答案) (8分)7. A) Red. B) Green. C) Grey. D) Blue.8. A) Play football. B) See a film. C) Go swimming. D) Play volleyball.9. A) By bus. B) By bike. C) By underground. D) By taxi.10. A) By having a good sleep. B) By listening to music.C) By reading some books. D) By playing tennis with his friend.11. A) School news. B) TV news. C) A survey. D) The website.12. A) April 10th. B) April 11th. C) April 12th. D) April 13th .13. A) In a hotel. B) At a dinner table.C) In the street. D) At the man's house.14. A) Henry and Mary will go to Washington.B) Henry and Mary will watch the game together.C) Henry will possibly watch the game alone.D) Mary will go to Los Angeles for lunch.C. Listen to the passage and tell whether the following statements are true or false (判断下列句子是否符合你听到的短文内容,符合的用“T”表示,不符合的用“F”表示) (6分)15. The Smiths came from Norway to Oxford many years ago.16. Mr. and Mrs. Smith took care of the farm on their own.17. Only one daughter helped the mother with the housework.18. One of the sons is responsible for the farm instead of Mr. Smith now.19. Two daughters have moved away to big cities for study and work.20. Farming is still very important, but many young people are attracted by city life,.D. Listen to the passage and complete the following sentences (听短文，完成下列内容。

浦东新区2018学年度第二学期初三教学质量检测数学试卷参考答案及评分说明 （2019.5.8）一、选择题：（本大题共6题，每题4分，满分24分）1．C ； 2．D ； 3．B ； 4．A ； 5．C ；6．B ． 二、填空题：（本大题共12题，每题4分，满分48分）7．25-； 8．(m -n+2)(m -n -2)；9．2； 10．m ≤1； 11．y =12x ； 12．31； 13．平行； 14．160； 15．130； 16．7； 17．22； 18．32． 三、解答题：（本大题共7题，满分78分）19．解：原式=321331-+-+- …………………………………………………（各2分）=-1． ……………………………………………………………………（2分）20．解：由①得 22-≥x . ………………………………………………………………（1分） ∴1-≥x . ………………………………………………………………（2分） 由②得 123<x . ………………………………………………………………（1分） ∴4<x . ………………………………………………………………（2分） ∴原不等式组的解集是41<≤-x . ………………………………………………（2分） ∴原不等式组的自然数解为0、1、2、3. ……………………………………（2分） （注：漏“0”扣1分）21．解：（1）作AD ⊥x 轴，垂足为点D ．∵BH ⊥x 轴，AD ⊥x 轴，∴∠BHO =∠ADO =90°．∴AD ∥BH ．…………（1分） 又∵BA=2OA ，∴21==AB OA DH OD ． …………………………………………（1分） ∵点B 的横坐标为6，∴OH=6．∴OD=2． ………………………………（1分） ∵双曲线xy 6=经过点A ，可得点A 的纵坐标为3. …………………………（1分） ∴点A 的坐标为（2,3）． …………………………………………………………（1分） （2）∵双曲线xy 6=上点C 的横坐标为6，∴点C 的坐标为（6,1）． ……（1分） 由题意，得 直线AB 的表达式为x y 23=. ……………………………………（1分） ∴设平移后直线的表达式为b x y +=23. ∵平移后的直线b x y +=23经过点C （6,1），∴b +⨯=6231． ………………（1分） 解得8-=b ． ……………………………………………………………………（1分） ∴平移后直线的表达式为823-=x y ． …………………………………………（1分）22．解：（1）根据题意，得AB=20，∠ABC=70°，CH =BD =2．………………（1分） 在△ACB 中，∵∠ACB =90°，∴sin AC ABC AB∠=. ∵∠ABC=70°，AB=20，∴20sin70200.9418.8AC =⋅≈⨯=o ． …………（2分） ∴AH =20.8．答：这辆吊车工作时点A 离地面的最大距离AH 为20.8米． …………（1分）（2）设这次王师傅所开的吊车的速度为每小时x 千米． ……………………（1分） 由题意，得 31402040=--x x ． ………………………………………………（1分） 整理，得02400202=--x x .………………………………………………（1分） 解得 x 1=60，x 2=-40． …………………………………………………………（1分） 经检验：x 1=60，x 2=-40都是原方程的解，但x 2=-40不符合题意，舍去.…（1分） 答：这次王师傅所开的吊车的速度为每小时60千米． ……………………（1分）23．证明：（1）∵AB=AD ，∴∠ABD =∠ADB ． ……………………………………（1分） ∵AD ∥BC ，∴∠ADB=∠MBC ． …………………………………………（1分） ∵AB=AD ，AM ⊥BD ，∴BM =DM ． …………………………………………（1分）∵DC ⊥BC ，∴∠BCD =90°．∴BM =DM =CM ． ………………………………………………………………（1分） ∴∠MBC =∠BCM ． …………………………………………………………（1分） ∴∠ABD=∠BCM ． …………………………………………………………（1分）（2）∵∠BNM=∠CNB ，∠NBM=∠NCB ，∴△NBM ∽△NCB ． …………（2分） ∴BCBM CN BN =． ………………………………………………………………（2分） ∵BM =DM ，∴BCDM CN BN =. ……………………………………………………（1分） ∴DM CN BN BC ⋅=⋅． ……………………………………………………（1分）24．解：（1）∵抛物线c bx x y ++=231经过点M （3,-4），A （-3,0）， ∴⎩⎨⎧+-=++=-.330,33c b c b 4 ………………………………………………………………（1分） 解得⎪⎩⎪⎨⎧-=-=.5,32c b………………………………………………………………（2分）∴这条抛物线的表达式为532312--=x x y ． ………………………………（1分） （2）由题意，得 这条抛物线的对称轴为直线1=x . …………………………（1分） 点B 的坐标为（5,0），点C 的坐标为（0,-5）． …………………………（1分） 设点P 的坐标为（1,y ）．∵PC=BC ，∴PC 2=BC 2. ∴22255)5(1+=++ y ． ……………………………………………………（1分）解得y =2或y =-12．∴点P 的坐标为（1,2）或（1,-12）．…………………………………………（1分）（3）作PH ⊥BC ，垂足为点H ．∵点B （5,0），点C （0,-5），点P （1,2），∴PC =BC =52．…………（1分）∵直线BC 与对称轴相交于点D （1,-4）， ∴462116212521⨯⨯+⨯⨯=⨯PH . …………………………………………（1分）解得PH =23． ………………………………………………………………（1分） ∴sin ∠PCB=532523=． ……………………………………………………（1分） 25．解：（1）联结PO 并延长交弦AB 于点H ．∵P 是优弧AB ︵ 的中点，PH 经过圆心O ，∴PH ⊥AB ，AH =BH ． …………（2分） 在△AOH 中，∵∠AHO =90°，AH=21AB =4，AO=5，∴OH=3． ……（1分） 在△APH 中，∵∠AHP =90°，PH=5+3=8，AH=4，∴AP=54． ……（1分）（2）作OG ⊥AB ，垂足为点G ．∵∠OBG =∠ABM ，∠OGB =∠AMB ，∴△OBG ∽△ABM . ………………（1分）∴OB BG AB BM =，即548=BM . ∴532=BM . ……………………………………………………………………（1分） ∴57=OM ． ……………………………………………………………………（1分） ∵57<23，∴以点O 为圆心，23为半径的圆与直线AP 相交． …………（1分） （3）作OG ⊥AB ，垂足为点G ．∵∠BNO=∠BON ，∴BN=BO ． ………………………………………………（1分） ∵BO =AO=5，∴BN=5． ……………………………………………………（1分） （i ）当点N 在线段AB 延长线上时，∵BG =21AB =4，∴GN =9. 在△GON 中，∵∠NGO =90°，GN=9，OG=3，∴ON=103．∵圆N 与圆O 相切，∴5103+=r 或5103-=r .∴圆N 的半径为5103-或5103+． …………………………………（各1分） （ii ）当点N 在线段AB 上时，同理可得圆N 的半径为105+或105-．……………………………………………………………………………（各1分）。

I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: 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 restaurant. B. In a bookstore. C. At a bus stop. D. In a library.2. A. Guest and receptionist. B. Passenger and air hostess.C. Customer and shop assistant.D. Consumer and waitress.3. A. Writing his term paper. B. Having a coffee break.C. Playing computer games.D. Attending an online school.4. A. It’s quite dear. B. It’s not good.C. It’s very cheap.D. She doesn’t like it.5. A. Work in a restaurant. B. Look for a full-time job.C. Travel around Hainan Island.D. Make a plan for a trip.6. A. He’s too busy to serve her. B. He’s sorry for there being no enough cash.C. She should open a new savings account.D. She has to go to the manager’s desk.7. A. He works as a gardener. B. He is too busy at work to play.C. He prefers sports to gardening.D. He lives in the countryside.8. A. 60 MPH. B. 50MPH. C. 40MPH. D. 10MPH.9. A. The man could not wait to see Susan. B. Susan is eager to pass on information.C. Susan is waiting for the latest news.D. The man knows the latest news in town.10. A. Risks may exist when they chase high profits in a short time.B. It’s feasible for people to be after large short-term profits.C. No one can avoid being victims of financial tricks.D. Every one is likely to make large short-term profits.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and 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 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays. B. On Tuesdays and Thursdays.C. On Wednesdays and Thursdays.D. On Tuesdays and Fridays.12. A. Once a week. B. Twice a week. C. Once a month. D. Twice a month.13. A. Classroom tests. B. Attendance rate.C. Research papers.D. Final exam.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Parents. B. Teachers. C. Experts. D. Businessmen.15. A. Maintain a savings account. B. Visit the bank regularly.C. Hire a personal accountant.D. Manage his own money.16. A. The current economic situation has a negative influence on America.B. Parent-child communication on financial matters must be open.C. Teens should learn to handle money matters well on their own.D. Financial managers are most needed during the economic crisis.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. March. B. April. C. May. D. September.18. A. Inform the director of student housing in a letter.B. Deposit some money in the bank.C. Go to the housing office to make a dorm deposit.D. Maintain a high grade average.19. A. There are too many freshmen. B. It costs too much.C. The rooms are too small.D. It is too noisy.20. A. Where to live the following year. B. When to move.C. How much time to spend at home.D. Whose house to visit.I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: 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 fruit store B. In a gym C. At a restaurant D. At a watch shop2. A. 4:30 B. 5:00 C. 5:10 D. 5:153. A. Boss and secretary B. Nurse and patientC. Salesman and customerD. Teacher and student4. A. The tickets are more expensive B. The tickets told online are cheaperC. It is difficult to get tickets on the spotD. It’s better to buy tickets offline5. A. He wants to be a musician in the futureB. He shows more interest in English learningC. He displays great music talent in the exhibitionD. He doesn’t make enough efforts in English learning6. A. He wants to get some sleep B. He needs time to write a paperC. He has a literature class to attendD. He is troubled by his sleep problem7. A. It looks old B. It looks newC. It doesn’t need paintingD. It doesn’t run well8. A. Extremely dull B. Hard to understandC. Lacking a good storyD. Not worth seeing twice9. A. Plan his budget carefully B. Buy a gift for his motherC. Ask someone else for adviceD. Give her more information10. A. She didn’t like telling jokes B. She went to school after 9 a.m.C. She may not have gone to school todayD. She may have been late for schoolSection BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and 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 13 are based on the following dialogue11. A. He found his TV was broken B. He missed a good TVC. He felt bored with the TV programD. He lost his meal tickets in the cafeteria12. A. He lost fifty dollars B. His time was wastedC. His brain wasn’t very activeD. He watched just one program13. A. Part of the brain is not in useB. Part of the brain becomes more passiveC. It takes longer to process visual informationD. It processes complex information less activelyQuestions 14 through 17 are based on the following dialogue14. A. From the newspaper B. From her classmateC. From her friendsD. From the man15. A. Plant more trees in the school yard B. Organize a picnic on ThursdayC. Build a parking lot for studentsD. Protect the natural beauty on campus16. A. Attend a meeting B. Attend a classC. Visit her friendsD. Go to the parking lot17. A. Lend her pen to the man B. Go to the administrationC. Support the students action unionD. Give out the handoutsQuestions 18 through 20 are based on the following dialogue18. A.There are numerous languages in the existenceB. Most public languages are essentially vagueC. People differ greatly in their ability to communicateD. Big gaps exist between private and public languages19. A. It is a sign of human intelligence B. It improves with constant practiceC. It is something we are born withD. It varies from person to person20. A. How various languages are related to each otherB. How children learn to use language in particular waysC. How private languages are developed from public onesD. How people of different ages create their own languagesI. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: 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. Challenges. B. Hobbies. C. Jobs. D. Experiences.2. A. Interesting. B. Boring. C. Difficult. D. Amazing.3. A. Watching TV and videos. B. Replacing videos with TV.C. Parents’ involvement.D. Having baby sitters.4. A. A policeman. B. An accountant. C. A salesman. D. A bank teller.5. A. 7:40. B. 7:15. C. 7:20. D. 7:45.6. A. He will get someone to do it. B. She should do it herself.C. They don’t have to do it.D. He will clean the desk right away.7. A. By bus. B. By subway. C. By taxi. D. By car.8. A. He is not a good mechanic. B. He doesn’t keep his word.C. He spends his spare time doing repairs.D. He is always ready to offer help to others.9. A. She has been having a sad day. B. She needs to take a day off.C. She wants to play basketball, too.D. She has been annoyed by the noise.10. A. The man is n’t sure about the rehearsal.B. It’s better for the woman to wear a costume.C. The woman would regret it if she wore a costume.D. It wouldn’t make any difference if the woman did it.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and 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 13 are based on the following dialogue11. A. He qualified as a teacher. B. He became a student.C. He became a government researcher.D. He conducted a research on Zimbabwe.12. A. Children’s minds are not used to the full.B. It is a great drain on children’s time and energy.C. It highlights the flexibility of children’s minds.D. It prevents children from seeking answers by themselves.13. A. To teach people to understand the worldB. To instruct people how to raise good questions.C. To encourage people to study as they get older.D. To inform people of problems in foreign countries.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. To serve as a time killer.B. To cultivate people’s reading killsC. To promote the sales of some books.D. To encourage people to take public transportation15. A. The stories are the short edition of some website articles.B. Users can choose the length and type of the stories.C. The stories are obtained by simply pressing a button.D. Users don’t need to pay for the short stories.16. A. From the boring travel experience. B. From the love for short stories.C. From the positive feedbackD. From the snack vending machine.Qusions17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. 5. B. 7. C. 8. D. 10.18. A. Because his friends don’t get off work till 5 p.m.B. Because there will be more friends to go to the cinema on Friday.C. Because the film will be more popular than the Wednesday’s.D. Because there are not enough tickets left for the 9 p.m. showing.19. A. Paying a deposit. B. E-ordering in advance.C. Paying right away.D. Collecting tickets one day ahead.20. A. The film. B. The date C. The seating. D. The viewers.Ⅰ. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: 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. He is angry. B. He is exhausted. C. He is hungry. D. He is disappointed.2. A. Go over his lessons B. Attend the partC. Eat out with friendsD. Take the final exam3. A. She is most likely to be arrested. B. She has forgotten to call the police.C. She may have lost her driving license.D. She is lying to the police officer.4. A. Bill broke his promise. B. Mum will probably reward Bill.C. Bill failed in the testD. Mum is worried about Bill’s work.5. A. Make a recovery plan. B. Go back to work.C. Drop out of school.D. Quit her present job.6. A. She gave him a lift home again. B. She offered him an extra room.C. She treated him well at her home.D. She spared much time for him.7. A. She doesn't have time to find a new flat.B. She has not paid enough rent in advance.C. She is unlikely to give up the nice flat.D. She wants to decorate the flat during the holiday.8. A. Extreme sports. B. Travel insurance. C. Bungee jumping. D. Diving safety.9. A. She likes Phillips singing very much.B. She appreciates other kinds of musicals.C. She enjoys the changes of his musicalsD. She admires other singers more than Phillips.10. A. American students are too talkative in class.B. It is hard to learn a lot in an American school.C. One can join in schooling in different ways.D. Active participation is greatly encouraged.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear several longer conversation(s) and short passage(s), and you will be asked several questions on each of the conversation(s) and the passage(s). The conversation(s) and the passage(s) 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. One should wait for things to happen before leaving.B. One should remain silent when things are getting hard.C. One should try to take control of the difficult situationD. One should turn to other people for instant help12. A. By motivating himself to take action. B. By seeking help from his friend.C. By thinking of the meaning of lifeD. By taking good care of himself.13. A. Life is not always peaceful and it is full of terrible accidents.B. Keep a positive attitude and focus on survival whatever happensC. Advanced equipment is the essential factor in surviving crisesD. Be ready to get immediate assistance when lost in the jungleQuestions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. In 1969. B. In 2012. C. In 1976. D. In2016.15. A. Suggested creating a university of science and technology in Egypt.B. Helped many Egyptian scientists to be awarded the Nobel Prize.C. Developed cooperation with the University of California in the U.S.D. Provided excellent Egyptian students with more financial support.16. A. For his relationship with Egyptian President.B. For his academic performance in technology.C. For his good service in the Egyptian Army.D. For his outstanding contributions to Egypt.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. It offers different opinions on old age.B. It is about how to keep healthy in old age.C. It investigates the causes of the aging problem.D. It reveals the secrets of living longer.18. A. The old are thought to be healthy but lonely.B. The old are reported to be poor but happy.C. The old are regarded as an unattractive group.D. The old are considered dangerous to the society.19. A. They are easy to fall down with serious illness.B. They enjoy traveling and getting new experiences.C. They are difficult to be recognized due to the changes.D. They have no more mental problems than the middle-aged.20. A. Raise people's awareness of caring for the old.B. Help people take their responsibilities for the old.C. Change people’s attitude towards the aged group.D. Ease people's fear and anxiety about growing old.I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: 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. Worried and frightened. B. Relaxed and happy.C. Quite embarrassed.D. Deeply ashamed.2. A. Bill has never used a calculator. B. Bill can work better without a calculator.C. Bill is working with a calculator.D. Bill needs a calculator for this work.3. A. To cut his jeans short. B. To go on a diet.C. To wear fitted clothes.D. To buy a pair of jeans.4. A. Having an interview. B. Filling out a form.C. Talking with a friend.D. Asking for information.5. A. Put her report on his desk. B. Read some papers he recommended.C. Mail her report to the publisher.D. Improve some parts of her paper.6. A. Make some coffee. B. Meet the woman at the library.C. Continue to read.D. Go out with some friends.7. A. The man should buy a different meal ticket every month.B. Buying the meal ticket won’t save the man any money.C. It is better for the man to pay for each meal separately.D. The price of a meal may vary from month to month.8. A. She’s upset that she missed the television program.B. She doesn’t think th e television program was funny.C. She doesn’t like talking about television programs.D. She watched the television program at a friend’s house.9. A. He doubts the woman’s words. B. He hasn’t read the novel yet.C. He enjoyed reading the novel a lot.D. He is not interested in the novel at all.10. A. The talks haven’t started yet. B. They have come to a general agreement.C. The talks haven’t achieved much.D. The talks broke down and went no further.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and 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 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. They learn singing and dancing. B. They attend outdoor music festivals.C. They work on the farm for charity.D. They volunteer to work for others.12. A. On the beach. B. In a park. C. On a farm. D. In a stadium.13. A. It is run on a profit-making basis. B. It has achieved growing success.C. Fans can have free lunch there.D. Only superstars are invited to perform.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. The number of refugees is increasing sharply.B. Most refugees cannot get necessary services.C. Many refugee children cannot receive education.D. More children cannot afford to go to university.15. A. No host nations want to change education systems.B. It is impossible to find so many extra teachers.C. Parents can’t afford to se nd their kids to school.D. The refugee population grows but there’s not enough money.16. A. The necessity of education.B. The prohibition of child labor.C. The victims of armed conflicts.D. The living conditions of the poor.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. It has started a week-long promotion campaign.B. It has just launched its annual anniversary sales.C. It offers regular weekend sales all the year round.D. It specializes in the sale of men’s suits.18. A. Price reductions for its frequent customers.B. Gift cards for customers with any purchases.C. Free delivery of purchases for senior customers.D. Price adjustments within seven days of purchase.19. A. Mail a gift card to her. B. Allow her to buy on credit.C. Credit it to her account.D. Give her cash directly.20. A. It has already been sold out. B. It will be sent to the woman by mail.C. It is not available for the moment.D. It is one of the items on sale.I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: 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. He will review 2 more lessons. B. He will study the other 20 lessons.C. He will go over the 13 lessons.D. He will study all the 15 lessons.2. A. His injury kept him at home. B. He didn’t think it necessary.C. He was too weak to see the doctor.D. He failed to make an appointment.3. A. The post office. B. Monroe Street.C. The courthouse.D. Fourth Avenue.4. A. Disappointed. B. Approving. C. Concerned. D. Doubtful.5. A. He played his part quite well. B. He was not dramatic enough.C. He performed better than the secretary.D. He exaggerated his part.6. A. He wrote a book about great restaurants.B. He always makes reservations for dinner.C. He read a book while he was eating dinner.D. He always finds good places to eat.7. A. He is afraid he won’t be chosen for the trip.B. The boss has not decided where to go.C. Such a trip is necessary for the company.D. It’s not certain whether the trip will take place.8. A. It’s too expensive to get the apartment furnished.B. The furniture he bought was very cheap.C. The apartment was provided with some old furniture.D. It’s hard to find proper furniture for his apartment.9. A. She is intended to work for the school newspaper.B. The man can spare some time reading school newspaper.C. The man has a very tight schedule.D. The man should have taken more than five classes.10. A. Whether the meeting is certainly to be held on Monday.B. What bad news will be talked about at the meeting.C. What they are going to discuss at the meeting.D. Where the meeting is to be held.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two passages and a longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear aquestion, 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. Appropriateness of the programs. B. The operation of national programs.C. The incomes of the corporation.D. The welfare of the staff.12. A. By donations from the public. B. By selling its programs.C. By selling broadcasting devices.D. By getting support from the royals.13. A. Its humorous styles. B. The richness of its programs.C. Famous news announcers.D. Its neutral views on news.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Social progress and individual development.B. Human behaviors and social changes.C. General concepts about psychology and sociology.D. Relationship between cultures and human behaviors.15. A. What is the role of religion or art in a society?B. What is the main reason for revolution in a society?C. What are the causes of antisocial behavior?D. Why does one society progress more rapidly than another?16. A. Both psychology and sociology study human behavior.B. Mental problems should be dealt with by a sociologist.C. Sociology is the study of group behavior.D. Psychology pays more attention to individuals than to groups.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. It looks into opinions that people hold about old age.B. It is about how to keep healthy in old age.C. It investigates causes of old people’s unhappiness.D. It reveals the secret of living longer.18. A. Arise people’s awareness of caring for the old.B. Encourage people to be more responsible for the old.C. Help people change their feelings about old age.D. Ease people’s fear and anxiety about mental illness of the old.19. A. They are mostly among the 60-70 age group.B. They are mostly abandoned by their families.C. People do not become more lonely because of old age.D. People among any age group are not lonely at all.20. A. They are changing suddenly and completely at a particular age.B. It’s hard to recognize a person when he is turning old.C. Old people can’t deal with events and problems pro perly.D. People do not change in old age a lot more than in middle age.I. Listening ComprehensionSection A Short ConversationsDirections: 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. At an airport B. In a hotel C. At a police station. D. At a restaurant2. A. At 4:20 B. At 4:40 C. At 4:50. D. At 4:303. A. Its price B. Its location C. Its comfort D. Its facilities4. A Employer and employ B. Husband and wifeC. Teacher and studentD. Patient and doctor5. A. To cancel his trip. B. To go to bed earlyC. To catch the later flightD. To ask for a morning call.6. A. Cathy already knows about the exhibit. B. Cathy has to act in a play.C. He did show her one of the signs.D. There will be an exhibit in the theatre.7. A. The critic has a very funny comment on the musicalB The woman agrees with the mans opinion of the musical.C. The woman has a very positive comment on the musical.D. The man and the woman differ in their opinion of the musical.8. A. David never likes to play tennis. B. David's unable to play tennis with them.C. David isn't a very good tennis player.D. David is in town for a game of tennis.9. A. Satisfied. B. Impatient. C. Exhausted. D. Amused.10. A. He wants to get a new job. B. He is asking the woman for help.C. He has left the woman a good impression. D He enjoys letter writing.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked questions on each of them. The passages and 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 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. She wanted to have a garden similar to their neighbour's.B. Her husband would like to have a beautiful backyard.C. She was going to make the rented house her own home.D. The community required them to keep the backyard lovely.12. A. By getting involved in doing voluntary work.B. By picking up mails for their neighbours.C. By keeping an eye on their neighbours' children.D. By planting trees along the street with others.13. A. Her husband volunteered to work in the neighbourhood.B. They took on new responsibilities for their neighbours.C. She was planning to plant a new garden in the backyard.D. She enjoyed the relationship they built with the community.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.。