2007年全国普通高等学校招生统一考试(上海卷)英语(附答案)
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2007年全国普通高等学校招生统一考试上海英语试卷本试卷分为第I卷(第1-12页)和第II卷(第13页)两部分。
全卷共13页。
满分150分。
考试时间120分钟。
第I卷(共105分)考生注意:1.答第I卷前,考生务必在答题卡和答题纸上用钢笔或圆珠笔清楚填写姓名、准考证号、校验码,并用铅笔在答题卡上正确涂写准考证号和校验码。
2.第I卷(1-16小题,25-84小题)由机器阅卷;答案必须全部涂写在答题卡上。
考生应将代表正确答案的小方格用铜笔涂黑。
注意试题号和答题卡编号——对应,不能错位。
答案需要更改时,必须将原选项用橡皮擦去,重新选择。
答案不能涂写在试卷上,涂写在试卷上一律不给分。
第I卷中的第17-24小题和第II卷的试题,其答案用钢笔或圆珠笔写在答题纸上,如用铅笔答题,或写在试卷上也一律不给分。
I.Listening ComprehensionPart A Short ConversationsDirections In Part A, you will bear ten short conversations between two speaker. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked aiout 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 deode which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1.A.Coke. B.Coffee C.Tea. D.Water.2.A.At a restaurant. B.At a studio. C.At a concert. D.At a theatre.3.A.Relieved. B.Worried. C.confused. D.Depressed.4.A.The Browns. B.The Browns’s son.C.The postman. D.The neighbour.5.A.7:00 B.7:10 C.9:00 D.9:106.A.The ring is not hers. B.She doesn’t have gold rings.C.She prefers gold to silver. D.She lost her silver ring.7.A.The screen doesn’t have to be cleaning. B.The keyboard also needs cleaning.C.The man shouldn’t an the cleaning. D.There’s not enough time to clean both.8.A.The driver will stop the his immediately.B.The guy by the door will help the woman.C.The woman should check the map.D.He will tell the woman when to get off.9.A.She dislikes fireworks. B.She has plans tar the evening.C.She doesn’t feel like going out. D.She has to get theatre tickets.10.A.They can’t see the stars clearly. B.They’re not in the city tonight.C.They’re looking at the stars from the city. D.They’re talking about movie stars.Part B PassagesDirections:In Part B, you will heat two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passage. The passage will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on you 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.It can make her famous. B.It is easy and rewarding.C.It is dangerous but exciting. D.It has its moving moment.12.A.Somebody was killed. B.Nobody was injured.C.Karen was physically hurt. D.Many buildings exploded.13.A.A fierce war. B.A serious injury.C.A terrible explosion. D.A brave journalist.Question 14 through 16 are based on the following news.14.A.Internet use is increasing quickly in rural and urban areas.B.More and more rural residents have Internet access.C.People have a limited choice of Internet providers.D.City residents use the Internet frequently.15.A.Over 2 million. B.Around 6 million. C.23 million. D.17 million.16.A.More girls have their own websites than boys.B.1 in 4 kids have Internet access from home.C.Most kids think they get too little time online at school.D.Internet connection at home is quicker than that at school.Part C Longer ConversationsDirections:In Part C. you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you ore required to fill in the numbered blanks with theinformation you have heard. Write your answers an you answer sheet.Complete the from. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN TOREE WORDS for each answer.II.Grammar and VocabularyDirections:Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A、B、C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.25.Leaves are found on all kinds of trees, but they differ greatly size and shape.A.on B.from C.by D.in26.The mayor has offered a reward of $ 5 000 to who can capture the tiger alive or dead.A.both B.others C.anyone D.another27.Alan is a careful driver, but he drives of my friends.A.more carefully B.the most carefully C.less carefully D.the last carefully28.—Did you tidy your room?—No, I was going to tidy my room but I visitors.A.had B.have C.have had D.will have29.—Guess what! I have got A for my term paper.—Great! You read widely and put a lot of work into it.A.must B.should C.must have D.should have30.With the help of high technology, more and more new substances in the past years.A.discovered B.have discovered C.had been discovered D.have been discovered 31.—How was the televised debate last night?—Super! Rarely so much media attention.A.a debate attracted B.did a debate attract.C.a debate did attract D.attracted a debate32.The little boy came riding full speed down the motorway on his bicycle, it was!A.What a dangerous scene B.What dangerous a sceneC.How a dangerous scene D.How dangerous the scene33.Pop music is such an important part of society it has even influenced our language.A.as B.that C.which D.where34.After a knock at the door, the child heard his mother’s voice him.A.calling B.called C.being called D.to call35.There is nothing more I can try you to stay, so I wish you good luch.A.being persuaded B.persuading C.to be persuaded D.to persuade 36.The Town Hall in the 1800’s was the most distinguished building at that time.A.to be completed B.having been completedC.completed D.being completed37.His movie won several awards at the film festival, was beyond his wildest dream.A.which B.that C.where D.it38.Small sailboats can easily torn over in the water they are not managed carefully.A.though B.before C.until D.if39.he referred to in his article was unknown to the general reader.A.That B.What C.whether D.that40.The traditional view is we sleep because our brain is “programmed”to make us do so.A.when B.why C.whether D.that41.At minus 130 ℃, a living cell can be for a thousand years.A.spared B.protected C.preserved D.developed42.Since Tom downloaded a virus into his computer, he can not open the file now.A.readily B.horribly C.accidentally D.irregularly43.My morning includes jogging in the park and reading newspapers over breakfast.A.drill B.action C.regulation D.routine44.John was dismissed last week because of his attitude towards his job.A.informal B.casual C.determined D.earnestⅢ.ClozeDirections: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.(A)Being alone in outer space can be frightening. That is one reason why astronauts on solo(单独的)space flight were given plenty of work to keep them 45 . They were also in constant communication with people on the earth, 46 , being with people from whom you cannot get away might be even harder than being alone. This is what happens on long submarine (潜水艇)voyages. It will also happen on 47 space flights in the future. Will there be special problems of adjustment under such conditions?Scientists have studied the reactions of men to one another during long submarine voyages. They have found that the longer the voyage lasts, the more serious the problem of 48 is. When men are 49 together for a long period, they begin to feel uneasy. Everyone has little habits of speaking and behaving that are ordinarily acceptable. In the limited space over a long period of time, however, these little habits may become very 50 .Apparently, although no one wants to be 51 all the time, everyone needs some degree of privacy. When people are enclosed together, they are in what is called a stress situation. That means that they are under an unusual amount of 52 or stress.People who are well-adjusted are able to 53 stress situations better than others. That is one reason why so much care is taken in 54 our astronauts. These men undergo a long period of testing and training. One of the things tested is their behaviour under stress.45.A.tired B.asleep C.conscious D.busy46.A.So far B.After all C.However D.Therefore47.A.long B.fast C.dangerous D.direct48.A.fuel B.entertainment C.adjustment D.health49.A.shut up B.held up C.brought up D.picked up50.A.pleasing B.annoying C.common D.valuable51.A.noisy B.alone C.personal D.sociable52.A.emphasis B.conflict C.power D.pressure53.A.handle B.create C.affect D.investigate54.A.becoming B.choosing C.ordering D.promoting(B)One topic is rarely mentioned in all the talk of improving standards in our schools: the almost complete failure of foreign-language teaching. As a French graduate who has taught for more than twenty-five years, I believe I have some idea of why the failure is so total. 55 the faults already found out in the education system as a whoie-such as child-centred learning, the “discovery”method, and the low expectations by teachers of pupils-there have been several serious 56 which have a direct effect on language teaching.The first is the removal from the curriculum(课程)of the thorough teaching of English 57 . Pupils now do not know a verb from a noun, the subject of a sentence from its object, or the difference between the past, present, or future.Another important error is mixed-ability teaching, or teaching in ability groups so 58 that the most able pupils are 59 and are bored while the least able are lost and 60 Bored. Strangely enough, few head teachers seem to be in favour of mixed-ability school football teams. Progress depends on memory, and pupils start to forget immediately they stop having 61 lessons. This is why many people who attended French lessons at school, even those who got good grades, have forgotten it a few years later. 62 they never need it, they do not practice it.Most American schools have accepted what is inevitable and 63 modem languages, even Spanish, from the curriculum. Perhaps it is time for Britaio to do the same, and stop 64 resources on a subject which few pupils want or need.55.A.Due to B.In addition to C.Instead of D.In spite of56.A.errors B.situations C.systems D.methods57.A.vocabulary B.culture C.grammar D.literature58.A.wide B.similar C.separate D.unique59.A.kept out B.turned down C.help back D.left behind60.A.surprisingly B.individually C.equally D.regular61.A.extra B.traditional C.basic D.regular62.A.Although B.Because C.Until D.Unless63.A.restored B.absorbed C.prohibited D.withdrawn64.A.wasting B.focusing C.exploiting D.sharingIV.Reading ComprehensionDirections:Read the following four passages. Each passage is followed by several questionsor 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)What do you want to be when you grow up? A teacher? A doctor? How about an ice-Cream taster?Yes, there really is a job where you can get paid to taste ice cream. Just ask John Harrison, an “Official Taste Tester”for the past 21 years. Testing helps manufacturers to be sure of a product’s quality. During his career Harrison has been responsible for approving large quantities of the sweet ice cream –as well as for developing over 75 flavors (味道).Some people think that it would be casy to do this job; after all, you just have to like ice cream, right? No –there’s more to the job than that, says Harrison, who has a degree in chemistry. He points out that a dairy or food –science degree would be very useful to someone wanting a career in this “cool”field.In a typical morning on the job, Harrison tastes and assesses 60 ice-cream samples. He lets the ice cream warm up to about 12 F. Harrison explains, “You get more flavor from warmer ice cream, which is why some kids like to stir it, creating ice-cream soup.”While the ice cream warms up, Harrison looks over the samples and grades each one on its appearance. “Tasting begins with the eyes,”he explains. He checks to see if the ice cream is attractive and asks himself, “Does the product have the colour expected from that flavor?”Next it’s time to taste!Continuing to think up new ideas、try out new flavors、and test samples from so many kinds of ice cream each day keeps Harrison busy but happy –working at once cool job.65.what is John Harrison’s job?A.An official. B.An ice-cream taster.C.A chemist. D.An ice-cream manufacturer.66.According to John Harrison, to be qualified in the “cool field”, it is helpful to .A.keep a diary of work B.have a degree in related subjectsC.have new ideas every day D.find out new flavors each day67.What does Harrison do first when testing ice cream?A.He stirs the ice cream. B.He examines the colour of the ice cream.C.He tastes the flavor of the ice cream. D.He lets the ice cream warm up.68.Which of the following is probably the best title of the passage?A.Tasting with Eyes B.Flavors of Ice CreamC.John Harrison’s Life D.One Cool Job(B)(You may read the questions first.)69.The Fresh Water series at 9 PM .A.explores the lakes, rivers and the creatures in themB.is devoted to the freshwater creatures in the worldC.explains the relationship among inhabitants on the earthD.focuses on the deepest river on the planet70.The phrase “stow away”most probably means“”A.hide secretly B.talk excitedly C.operate easily D.guide successfully71.A mystery story adapted from Agatha Christie’s novel will be shown on .A.BBC1 B.BBC2 C.ITV1 D.Channel 4(C)Mail carriers will be delivering some good news and some bad news this week.The bad news: Stamp prices are expected to rise 2 cents in May to 41 cents, the Postal Regulatory Commission announced yesterday. The good news: With the introduction of a “forever stamp,”it may be the last time Americans have to use annoying 2-or 3-cent stamps to make up postage diffcrences.Beginning in May, people would be able to purchase the stamps in booklets of 20 at the regular rate of a first-elass stamp. As the name implies, “forever stamps”will keep their first-class mailing value forever, even when the postage rate goes up.The new “forever stamp”is the United States Postal Service’(USPS)answer to the complaints about frequent rate increases. The May increase will be the fifth in a decade. Postal rates have risen because of inflation (通货膨胀),competition from online bill paying, and the rising costs of employee benefits, including healthcare, says Mark Saunders, a Spokesman for USPS.The USPS expects some financial gain from sales of the “forever stamp”and the savings from not printing as many 2-or 3-cent stamps. “It’s not your grandfather’s stamp,”says Mr. Saunders. “It could be your great-grandchildren’s stamp.”Other countries, including Canada, England, and Finland use similar stamps.Don Schilling, who has collected stamps for 50 years, he’s interested in the public’s reaction.“This is an entirely new class of stamps,”Mr. Schilling says. He adds that he’ll buy the stamps because he will be able to use them for a long period of time, not because they could make him rich-the volume printed will be too large for collectors. “We won’t be able to send our kids to college on these,”he says, laughing.The USPS board of governors has yet o accept the Postal Regulatory Commission’s decision, but tends to follow its recommendations. No plans have been announced yet for the design of the stamps.72.The main purpose of introducing a “forever stamp”is .A.to reduce the cost of printing 2-or 3-cent stampsB.to help save the consumers’cost on first-class mailingC.to respond to the complaints about rising postal ratesD.to compete with online bill paying73.By saying “It could be your great-grand children’s stamp”, Mr Saunders means that forever stamps .A.could be collected by one’s great-grandchildrenB.might be very precious in great-grandchildren’s handsC.might have been inherited from one’s great-grandfathersD.could be used by one’s great-grandchildren even decades later74.Which of the following is true according to the passage?A.The investment in forever stamps will bring adequate reward.B.America will be the first country to issue forever stamps.C.The design of the “forever stamp”remains to be revealed.D.2-or 3-cent stamps will no longer be printed in the future.75.What can be concluded from the passage?A.With forever stamps, there will be no need to worry about rate changes.B.Postal workers will benefit most form the sales of forever stamps.C.The inflation has become a threat to the sales of first-class stamps.D.New interest will be aroused in collecting forever stamps.(D)The traditional tent cities at festivals such as Glastonbury may never be the same again. In a victory of green business that is certain to appeal to environmentally-aware music-lovers, a design student is to receive financial support to produce eco-friendly tens made of cardboard that can be recycled after the bands and the crowds have gone home.Major festivals such as Glastonbury throw away some 10,000 abandoned tents at the end of events each year. For his final year project at the University of the West of England, James Dunlop came up with a material that can be recycled. And to cope with the British summer, the cardboard has been made waterproof.Taking inspiration from a Japanese architect, who has used cardboard to make big buildings including churches, Mr Dunlop used cardboard material for his tents, which he called Myhabs.The design won an award at the annual New Designers Exhibition after Mr Dunlop Graduated from his product design degree and he decided to try to turn it into a business.To raise money for the idea, he toured the City’s private companies which fund new businesses and found a supporter in the finance group Mint. He introduced his idea to four of Mint’s directors and won their support. Mint has committed around £500,000 to MyHab and taken a share of 30 per cent in Mr Dunlop’s business. The first Myhabs should be tested at festivals this summer, before being marketed fully next year.Mr Dunlop said that the design, which accommodates two people, could have other uses, such as for disaster relief and housing for the London Olympics.For music events, the cardboard houses will be ordered online and put up at the sites by the Myhab team before the festival-goers arrive and removed by the company afterwards, They can be Personalized and the company will offer reductions on the expense if people agree to sell exterior (外部的)advertising space.The biggest festivals attract tens of thousands of participants, with Glastonhury having some 150,000 each year. Altogether there are around 100 annual music festivals where people camp in the UK. The events are becoming increasingly environmentally conscious.76.“Eco-friendly tents”in paragraph 1 refer to tents .A.economically desirable B.favorable to the environmentC.for holding music performances D.designed for disaster relief77.Mr Dunlop established his business .A.independently with an interest-free loan from MintB.with the approval of the City’s administrationC.in partnership with a finance groupD.with the help of a Japanese architect78.It is implied in the passage that .A.the weather in the UK. Is changeable in summerB.most performances at British festivals are given in the open airC.the cardboard tents produced by Mr Dunlop can be user-tailoredD.cardboard tents can be easily put up and removed by users79.The passage is mainly concerned with .A.an attempt at developing recyclable tentsB.some efforts at making full use of cardboardsC.an unusual success of a graduation projectD.the effects of using cardboard tents on music festivals(E)Directions: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each80.There were the older jazz musicians who hung around our house when I was young. I saw how much they practiced, how serious they were about their art. I knew then I had to work just as hard if I wanted to succeed. Of course, my father inspired me a lot, and many teachers took the time to81.Yes. We’ve done such a poor job with music education because, as a society, we haven’t maintained the kind of education that a true artist and musician needs. Young people haven’t been able to equate romance and talent with music. For instance, most of the people who make it in the music industry today have to look good. How they sound is secondary. Sarah Vaughan, Bessie Smith, Ella Fitzgerald —those big, romantic queens of jazz music wouldn’t make it in today’s82.Around the would people make music that, if you listen carefully to it, sounds a little like the cadence of their language. I’d call it folk music. When I’m away from home, I make a point of’s on the radio.83.The same music is on the radio all over the world, and the American sound is overwhelming. Even the pop music that’s produced and created in foreign countries has that American beat, that underscore of funk. As a musician, I’m not interested in hearing recycled versions of the same genre over and over. Any music that doesn’t have a development section just isn’t interesting to me.84.The music press has so much to introduce these days, and jazz is just a small fraction of it. Because some people are intimidated by jazz, they don’t cover it unless it’s a big name. New jazz musicians don’t get much of break. A lot of editors don’t say anything about jazz these days unless it’s Marsalis. That’s a shame. What VH1 is doing with their Save the Music campaign is phenomenal. They’re getting all these instruments out to needy kids. It’s the kind of thing all networks should be doing.第Ⅱ卷(共45分)I.TranslationDirections::Translate the following sentences into English using the words given in the brackets.1.他们的新房子离学校很远。
2017年1月全国普通高等学校招生统一考试上海英语试卷答案解析II. Grammar and Vocabulary21.who。
【解析】考查定语从句。
考查who引导的定语从句,修饰前面的a rabbit police officer and a fox criminal。
The movie stars a rabbit police officer and a fox criminal who team up to finda missing otter.电影的主角兔子警官和一名狐狸罪犯联合起来寻找一只失踪的水獭。
22.was praised。
【解析】考查一般过去时被动。
praised 被表扬。
“Zootopia” was praised for its sharp humor and strong message since its release.自《动物城》发行以来,它因为突出的幽默和强有力的信息被称赞。
23.between【解析】考查介词。
between在......之间,用于涉及两个人或物相互关系时。
The film explores racism and other issues in its description of relations between two kinds of animals in the city.这部电影在城市的两种动物之间探讨了种族和其他描述关于这种关系的问题。
24.set。
【解析】考查过去分词作后置定语。
set与被修饰词movie是被动关系,且set的过去时和过去分词都是原型,因此用set作后置定语修饰movie。
句意They told reporters that it started out as a spy movie set in several different contexts.他们告诉记者这部电影是作为在几个不同背景下的间谍电影设置的。
2007年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试(全国2卷)英语试卷第I卷(选择题)第一部分英语知识运用(共三节,满分50分)第一节语音知识(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分)从A、B、C、D四个选项中,找出其划线部分与所给单词的划线部分读音相同的选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
例:haveA.gave B.save C.hat D.made答案是C。
1.stopA.loseB.womanC.shockD.rose2.breatheA.thickB.southernC.mathematicsD.method3.groundA.houseB.countryC.groupD.cough4.centerA.oceanB.decideC.causeD.socialist5.animalA.acheB.anythingC.advanceD.anxious第二节语法和词汇知识(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)从A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
例:We _______ last night ,but we went to the concert instead.A.must have studiedB.might studyC.should have studiedD.would study答案是C。
6. — We have booked a room for today and tomorrow.—_______, sir.A. I'm sureB. My pleasureC.It's all rightD. I'll check7. _______ felt funny watching myself on TV.A. OneB. ThisC.ItD. That8. _______ he had not hurt his leg, John would have won the race.A. IfB. SinceC.ThoughD. When9. After two years' research, we now have a _______ better understanding of the disease.A. veryB. farC.fairlyD. quite10. Speaking of all the songs he has written, I think this is probably his _______ one.A. better-knownB. well-knownC.best-knownD. most-known11. If Joe' s wife won' t go to the party, _______.A. he will eitherB. neither will heC.he neither willD. either he will12. At the beginning of class, the noise of desks _______could be heard outside the classroom.A. opened and closedB. to be opened and closedC.being opened and closedD. to open and close13.1 have _______ all my papers but I still can't find my notes.A. looked throughB. looked forC.looked afterD. looked out14. —I'm sony to have kept you waiting.— _______, Bill.A. You' re welcomeB. Go aheadC.Don't mention itD. No problem15. — Is there anything wrong. Bob? You look sad.—Oh, nothing much. In fact, I ______ of my friends back home.A. have just thoughtB. was just thinkingC.would just thinkD. will just be thinking16. Some people choose jobs for other reasons _______ money these days.A. forB. exceptC.besidesD. with17. _______ matters most in learning English is enough practice.A. WhatB. WhyC.WhereD. Which18. Why don't you just _______ your own business and leave me alone?A. makeB. openC.considerD. mind19. — Could you tell me the way to _______ Johnsons, please?—Sorry, we don' t have _______ Johnson here in the village.A. the; theB. the; a C不填; the D. the; 不填20. —Tom, you didn't come to the party last night?—I _______, but I suddenly remembered I had homework to do.A. had toB. didn'tC.was going toD. wouldn't第三节完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将选项涂黑。
上海高考翻译汇总(2005-2010)2005年上海春季英语高考试题1.我昨天给你打了好几个电话,你都不在家.(call)I called (you) several times yesterday, but you were not at home / not in.2.虽然并不富裕,但是他对自己的生活相当满意.(Although)Although he is not rich, he is quite/ fairly satisfied with his life / himself.3.在叔叔的帮助下,汤姆写成了一首动人的诗.(succeed)With the help of his uncle, Tom succeeded in writing a touching / moving poem.4.由于准备充分,他在面试中一点也不紧张.(not…at all)Because he was well-prepared, he didn’t feel nervous at all during the interview.5.只要我们齐心协力,就能很快解决这个技术难题.So long as / If we wok co-operatively / with combined efforts/ joint efforts, we will be able to solve/ work out the technical problems.2005年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试上海卷1.我希望尽快收到你的照片。
(hope)I hope (that) I can/ will receive your photo(s) as soon as possible./I hope to receive your photo(s) as soon as possible.2.多吃蔬菜和水果有益健康。
(good)Eating/Having more vegetables and fruit(s) does good to / is good for one’s health.3.今天下午我没空,我和牙医有约。
2019年全国普通高等学校招生统一考试英语(全国卷1)-听力部分【含答案及解析】姓名___________ 班级____________ 分数__________一、听力第一部分1. What does the woman think of the movie?A. It’s amusing.B. It’s exciting.C. It’s disappointing.2. How will Susan spend most of her time in France?A. Traveling around.B. Studying at a school.C. Looking after her aunt.3. What are the speakers talking about?A. Going out.B. Ordering drinks.C. Preparing for a party.4. Where are the speakers?A. In a classroom.B. In a library.C. In a bookstore.5.What is the man going to do ?A. Go on the Internet.B. Make a phone call.C. Take a train trip.二、听力第二部分6. 听第 6 段材料,回答第 6、7 题。
1.2. What is the woman looking for?A. An information office.B. A police station.C. A shoe repair shop.3.4. What is the Town Guide according to the man?A. A brochure.B. A newspaper.C. A map.【答案】5.6. C7.8. A【解析】 Text 6W: Excuse me. I wonder if you could tell me how to find a place to have my shoes mended. I’m new in town.M: Ah, there’s a good shop not far from here. Go straight ahead and walk about three blocks. I can’t remember the name of the shop, but you’ll find it. It’s near the police station. By the way, you know about the town guide? It’s a thin book and has all kinds of useful information. You’ll find one in any bookstore.W: Thanks a lot! You’ve been so helpful. Let’s see. Did you say there pair shop was three blocks away from here?M: Exactly.W: Thanks again.9.10. 略11.12. 略【题型】听力第二部分【适用】一般【标题】 2017年全国普通高等学校招生统一考试英语(全国卷1)-听力部分【关键字标签】【结束】听第 7 段材料,回答第 8、9 题。
2007年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试(全国卷I)英语试卷参考答案第一部分听力1.B 2.A 3.B 4.A 5.C6.C 7.A 8.C 9.B 10.B11.A 12.C 13.A 14.B 15.B16.C 17.A 18.B 19.C 20.C第二部分英语知识运用21.A 22.D 23.B 24.A 25.C26.A 27.C 28.B 29.A 30.B31.D 32.C 33.D 34.B 35.C36.C 37.A 38.B 39.A 40.C41.D 42.C 43.D 44.B 45.A46.D 47.A 48.C 49.B 50.C51.B 52.A 53.D 54.D 55.B第三部分阅读理解56.D 57.D 58.B 59.D 60.C61.A 62.A 63.D 64.B 65.B66.D 67.C 68.C 69.A 70.B71.C 72.D 73.B 74.A 75.A第四部分第一节短文改错:76.that — when77.me —mine78.ask — asked79.much — many80.√81.So — Then / And82. Each∧these 加上of83.hands — hand84.what — why85.the 去掉参考译文:One possible version:Dear Peter,I’m writing to ask whether you are able to do me a favor.I want to have a pen friend, hopefully a girl in her early twenties, and with interests similar to mine. In my mind, she is someone who is interested in traveling, swimming, and playing table tennis. Besides, it would be better for her to have a pet dog as I have kept one at home for some time. With such a pen friend, I think I can share with her our traveling experiences, taking care of pets, or whatever we have in common. And I believe I will improve my English by doing so and learn more about her country.I look forward to hearing from you soon.Best regards,Li Hua。
2007年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试(北京卷)英语第一卷(选择题共115分)第一部分:听力理解(共两节,30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,共7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话後有一道小题,从每题所给的A,B,C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话後,你将有10秒中的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题,每段对话你将听一遍。
例:What is the man going to read?A.A newspaperB.A magazineC A book答案是AA.B.C.1、Where is the man from?A. AtlantaB. New YorkC. Washington,D.C2.How much is the man‘s telephone bill?A. $50B. $24C. $303.What does the woman want to watch?A. NewsB. ―Animal World‖C. Movie4.Which apartment is the woman interested in?A. The one-bedroom apartmentB. The two-bedroom apartmentC. The three-bedroom apartment5.What is the woman doingA. Giving adviceB. Asking the wayC.Making a request第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,共22.5分)听下面6段对话或独白,每段对话或独白後有几道小题,从每题所给的A. B. C.三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前,你将有5秒钟的时间阅读每小题。
听完後,每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白你将听两边。
听第6段材料,回答第7至7题。
6.Why is the woman late?A. She missed the busB. She couldn‘t start her carC. She coulden‘t find the key7.Where are the two speakers?A. At a garageB. At a bus stopC. At a restaurant听第7段材料,回答第8至9题。
2024年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语姓名________________ 准考证号________________全卷共12页,满分150分,考试时间120分钟。
考生注意:1. 答题前,请务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔分别填写在试题卷和答题纸规定的位置上。
2. 答题时,请按照答题纸上“注意事项”的要求,在答题纸相应的位置上规范作答,在本试题卷上的作答一律无效。
第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题纸上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例:How much is the shirt?A. £19.15.B. £9.18.C. £9.15.答案是C。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】What is Kate doing?A. Boarding a flight.B. Arranging a trip.C. Seeing a friend off.【2. 此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】What are the speakers talking about?A. A pop star.B. An old song.C. A radio program.3. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】What will the speakers do today?A. Go to an art show.B. Meet the man's aunt.C. Eat out with Mark.4. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】What does the man want to do?A. Cancel an order.B. Ask for a receipt.C. Reschedule a delivery.5. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】When will the next train to Bedford leave?A. At 9:45.B. At 10:15.C. At 11:00.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
2024年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试(新课标Ⅱ卷)英语(适用省份:山西、广西、辽宁、吉林、黑龙江、海南、重庆、贵州、云南、西藏、甘肃、新疆)第一部分听力(1—20小题)在笔试结束后进行。
第二部分阅读(共两节,满分50分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
AChoice of Walks for Beginner and Experienced WalkersThe Carlow Autumn Walking Festival is a great opportunity for the beginner, experienced or advanced walker to enjoy the challenges of Carlow’s mountain hikes or the peace of its woodland walks.Walk 1 — The Natural WorldWith environmentalist Éanna Lamhna as the guide, this walk promises to be an informative tour. Walkers are sure to learn lots about the habitats and natural world of the Blackstairs.Date and Time: Saturday, 1st October, at 09:00Start Point: Scratoes BridgeWalk Duration: 6 hoursWalk 2 — Introduction to HillwalkingEmmanuel Chappard, an experienced guide, has a passion for making the great outdoors accessible to all. This mountain walk provides an insight into the skills required for hillwalking to ensure you get the most from future walking trips.Date and Time: Sunday, 2nd October, at 09:00Start Point: Deerpark Car ParkWalk Duration: 5 hoursWalk 3 — Moonlight Under the StarsWalking at night-time is a great way to step out of your comfort zone. Breathtaking views of the lowlands of Carlow can be enjoyed in the presence of welcoming guides from local walking clubs. A torch(手电筒)along with suitable clothing is essential for walking in the dark. Those who are dressed inappropriately will be refused permission to participate.Date and Time: Saturday, 1st October, at 18:30Start Point: The Town HallWalk Duration: 3 hoursWalk 4 — Photographic Walk in Kilbrannish ForestThis informative walk led by Richard Smyth introduces you to the basic principles of photography in the wild. Bring along your camera and enjoy the wonderful views along this well-surfaced forest path.Date and Time: Sunday, 2nd October, at 11:45Start Point: Kilbrannish Forest Recreation AreaWalk Duration: 1.5 hours21. Which walk takes the shortest time?A. The Natural World.B. Introduction to Hillwalking.C. Moonlight Under the Stars.D. Photographic Walk in Kilbrannish Forest.22. What are participants in Walk 3 required to do?A. Wear proper clothes.B. Join a walking club.C. Get special permits.D. Bring a survival guide.23. What do the four walks have in common?A. They involve difficult climbing.B. They are for experienced walkers.C. They share the same start point.D. They are scheduled for the weekend.BDo you ever get to the train station and realize you forgot to bring something to read? Yes, we all have our phones, but many of us still like to go old school and read something printed.Well, there’s a kiosk(小亭)for that. In the San Francisco Bay Area, at least.“You enter the fare gates(检票口)and you’ll see a kiosk that is lit up and it tells you can get a one-minute, a three-minute, or a five-minute story,” says Alicia Trost, the chief communications officer for the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit — known as BART. “You choose which length you want and it gives you a receipt-like short story.”It’s that simple. Riders have printed nearly 20,000 short stories and poems since the program was launched last March. Some are classic short stories, and some are new original works.Trost also wants to introduce local writers to local riders. “We wanted to do something where we do a call to artists in the Bay Area to submit stories for a contest,” Trost says. “And as of right now, we’ve received about 120 submissions. The winning stories would go into our kiosk and then you would be a published artist.”Ridership on transit(交通)systems across the country has been down the past half century, so could short stories save transit?Trost thinks so.“At the end of the day all transit agencies right now are doing everything they can to improve the rider experience. So I absolutely think we will get more riders just because of short stories,” she says.And you’ll never be without something to read.24. Why did BART start the kiosk program?A. To promote the local culture.B. To discourage phone use.C. To meet passengers’ needs.D. To reduce its running costs.25. How are the stories categorized in the kiosk?A. By popularity.B. By length.C. By theme.D. By language.26. What has Trost been doing recently?A. Organizing a story contest.B. Doing a survey of customers.C. Choosing a print publisher.D. Conducting interviews with artists.27. What is Trost’s opinion about BART’s future?A. It will close down.B. Its profits will decline.C. It will expand nationwide.D. Its ridership will increase.CWe all know fresh is best when it comes to food. However, most produce at the store went through weeks of travel and covered hundreds of miles before reaching the table. While farmer’s markets are a solid choice to reduce the journey, Babylon Micro-Farm(BMF)shortens it even more.BMF is an indoor garden system. It can be set up for a family. Additionally, it could serve a larger audience such as a hospital, restaurant or school. The innovative design requires little effort to achieve a reliable weekly supply of fresh greens.Specifically, it’s a farm that relies on new technology. By connecting through the Cloud, BMF is remotely monitored. Also, there is a convenient app that provides growing data in real time. Because the system is automated, it significantly reduces the amount of water needed to grow plants. Rather than watering rows of soil, the system provides just the right amount to each plant. After harvest, users simply replace the plants with a new pre-seeded pod(容器)to get the next growth cycle started.Moreover, having a system in the same building where it’s eaten means zero emissions(排放)from transporting plants from soil to salad. In addition, there’s no need for pesticides and other chemicals that pollute traditional farms and the surrounding environment.BMF employees live out sustainability in their everyday lives. About half of them walk or bike to work. Inside the office, they encourage recycling and waste reduction by limiting garbage cans and avoiding single-use plastic. “We are passionate about reducing waste, carbon and chemicals in our environment,” said a BMF employee.28. What can be learned about BMF from paragraph 1?A. It guarantees the variety of food.B. It requires day-to-day care.C. It cuts the farm-to-table distance.D. It relies on farmer’s markets.29. What information does the convenient app offer?A. Real-time weather changes.B. Current condition of the plants.C. Chemical pollutants in the soil.D. Availability of pre-seeded pods.30. What can be concluded about BMF employees?A. They have a great passion for sports.B. They are devoted to community service.C. They are fond of sharing daily experiences.D. They have a strong environmental awareness.31. What does the text mainly talk about?A. BMF’s major strengths.B. BMF’s general management.C. BMF’s global influence.D. BMF’s technical standards.DGiven the astonishing potential of AI to transform our lives, we all need to take action to deal with our AI-powered future, and this is where AI by Design: A Plan for Living with Artificial Intelligence comes in. This absorbing new book by Catriona Campbell is a practical roadmap addressing the challenges posed by the forthcoming AI revolution(变革).In the wrong hands, such a book could prove as complicated to process as the computer code (代码)that powers AI but, thankfully, Campbell has more than two decades’ professional experience translating the heady into the understandable. She writes from the practical angle of a business person rather than as an academic, making for a guide which is highly accessible and informative and which, by the close, will make you feel almost as smart as AI.As we soon come to learn from AI by Design, AI is already super-smart and will become more capable, moving from the current generation of “narrow-AI” to Artificial General Intelligence. From there, Campbell says, will come Artificial Dominant Intelligence. This is why Campbell has set out to raise awareness of AI and its future now-several decades before these developments are expected to take place. She says it is essential that we keep control of artificial intelligence, or risk being sidelined and perhaps even worse.Campbell’s point is to wake up those responsible for AI-the technology companies and world leaders-so they are on the same page as all the experts currently developing it. She explains we are at a “tipping point” in history and must act now to prevent an extinction-level event for humanity.We need to consider how we want our future with Al to pan out. Such structured thinking, followed by global regulation, will enable us to achieve greatness rather than our downfall.AI will affect us all, and if you only read one book on the subject, this is it.32. What does the phrase “In the wrong hands” in paragraph 2 probably mean?A. If read by someone poorly educated.B. If reviewed by someone ill-intentioned.C. If written by someone less competent.D. If translated by someone unacademic.33. What is a feature of AI by Design according to the text?A. It is packed with complex codes.B. It adopts a down-to-earth writing style.C. It provides step-by-step instructions.D. It is intended for AI professionals.34. What does Campbell urge people to do regarding AI development?A. Observe existing regulations on it.B. Reconsider expert opinions about it.C. Make joint efforts to keep it under control.D. Learn from prior experience to slow it down.35. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?A. To recommend a book on AI.B. To give a brief account of AI history.C. To clarify the definition of AI.D. To honor an outstanding AI expert.第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2007年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试(上海卷)英语试卷本试卷分为第I 卷和第II卷两部分。
满分150分。
考试时间120分钟。
考生注意:1.答第I卷前,考生务必在答题卡和答题纸上用钢笔或圆珠笔清楚填写姓名、准考证号、交验码,并用铅笔在答题卡上正确涂写准考证号和交验码。
2. 第I卷(1-16小题和25-84小题)由机器阅卷,答案必须全部涂写在答题卡上。
考生应将代表正确答案的小方格用铅笔涂黑。
注意试题题号和答题卡编号一一对应,不能错位。
答案需要更改时,必须将原选项用橡皮擦去,重新选择。
答案不能涂写在试卷上,涂写在试卷一律不给分。
第I卷中的第17-24小题和第II卷的试题,其答案用钢笔或圆珠笔写在答题纸上,如用铅笔答题,或写在试卷上一律不给分。
I. listening comprehensionPart A: Short ConversationDirections: In Part 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. Coke. B. Coffee. C. Tea. D. Water.2. A. At a restaurant. B. At a studio. C. At a concert. D. At a theatre.3. A. Relieved. B. Worried. C. Confused. D. Depressed.4. A. The Browns. B. The Browns’ son. C. The postman. D. The neighbour.5. A. 7:00. B. 7:10. C. 9:00. D. 9:10.6. A. The ring is not hers. B. She doesn’t have gold rings.C. She prefers gold to silver.D. She lost her silver ring.7. A. The screen doesn’t have to be cleaned.B. The keyboard also needs cleaning.C. The man shouldn’t do the cleaning.D. There’s not enough time to clean both.8. A. The driver will stop the bus immediately.B. The guy by the door will help the woman.C. The woman should check the map.D. He will tell the woman when to get off.9. A. She dislikes fireworks. B. She has plans for the evening.C. She doesn’t feel like going out.D. She has to get theatre tickets.10. A. They can’t see the stars clearly.B. They’re not in the city tonight.C. They’re looking at the stars from the city.D. They’re talking about movie stars.Part B PassagesDirections: In part B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. It can make her famous. B. It is easy and rewarding.C. It is dangerous but exciting.D. It has its moving moment.12. A. Somebody was killed. B. Nobody was injured.C. Karen was physically hurt.D. Many buildings exploded.13. A. A fierce war. B. A serious injury.C. A terrible explosion.D. A brave journalist.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following report.14. A. Internet use is increasing quickly in rural and urban areas.B. More and more rural residents have Internet access.C. People have a limited choice on Internet providers.D. City residents use the Internet frequently.15. A. Over 2 million. B. Around 6 million. C. 23 million. D. 17 million.16. A. More girls have their own websites than boys.B. 1 in 4 kids have Internet access from home.C. Most kids think they get too little time online at school.D. Internet connection at home is quicker than that at school.Part C Longer ConversationsDirections: In Part C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in me numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.B1anks l 7 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.Ⅱ. Grammar and VocabularyDirections: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.25. Leaves are found on all kinds of trees, but they differ greatly ________ size and shape.A. onB. fromC. byD. in26. The mayor has offered a reward of $ 5000 to ______ who can capture the tiger alive ordead.A. bothB. othersC. anyoneD. another27. Alan is a careful driver, but he drives ______ of my friends.A. more carefullyB. the most carefullyC. less carefullyD. the least carefully28. --- Did you tidy your room?--- No, I was going to tidy my room but I ______ visitors.A. hadB. haveC. have hadD. will have29. --- Guess what! I have got A for my term paper.--- Great! You ______ read widely and put a lot of work into it.A. mustB. shouldC. must haveD. should have30. With the help of high technology, more and more new substances ______ in the pastyears.A. discoveredB. have discoveredC. had been discoveredD. have been discovered31. --- How was the televised debate last night?--- Super! Rarely ______ so much media attention.A. a debate attractedB. did a debate attractC. a debate did attractD. attracted a debate32. The little boy came riding full speed down the motorway on his bicycle. ______ it was!A. What a dangerous sceneB. What dangerous a sceneC. How a dangerous sceneD. How dangerous the scene33. Pop music is such an important part of society ______ it has even influenced ourlanguage.A. asB. thatC. whichD. where34. After a knock at the door, the child heard his mother’s voice ______ him.A. callingB. calledC. being calledD. to call35. There is nothing more I can try ______ you to stay, so I wish you good luck.A. being persuaded persuading C. to be persuaded D. to persuade36. The Town Hall ______ in the 1800’s was the most distinguished building at that time.A. to be completedB. having been completedC. completedD. being completed37. His movie won several awards at the film festival, ______ was beyond his wildest dream.A. whichB. thatC. whereD. it38. Small sailboats can easily turn over in the water ______ they are not managed carefully.A. thoughB. beforeC. untilD. if39. ______ he referred to in his article was unknown to the general reader.A. ThatB. WhatC. WhetherD. Where40. The traditional view is ______ we sleep because our brain is “programmed” to make usdo so.A. whenB. whyC. whetherD. that41. At minus 130℃, a living cell can be ______ for a thousand years.A. sparedB. protectedC. preservedD. developed42. Since Tom ______ downloaded a virus into his computer, he can not open the file now.A. readilyB. horriblyC. accidentallyD. irregularly43. My morning ______ includes jogging in the park and reading newspapers over breakfast.A. drillB. actionC. regulationD. routine44. John was dismissed last week because of his ______ attitude towards his job.A. informalB. casualC. determinedD. earnestIII. ClozeDirections: For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.(A)Being alone in outer space can be frightening. That is one reason why astronauts on solo (单独的) space flights were given plenty of work to keep them 45 . They were also constant communication with people on the earth. 46 , being with people from whom you cannot get away might be even harder than being alone. This is what happens on long submarine(潜水艇) voyages. It will also happen on 47 space flights in the future. Will there be special problem of adjustment under such conditions?Scientists have studied the reactions of men to one another during long submarine voyages. They have found that the longer the voyage lasts, the more serious the problem of 48 is. When men are 49 together for a long period, they begin to feel uneasy. Everyonehas little habits of speaking and behaving that are ordinarily acceptable. In the limited space over a long period of time, however, these little habits may become very 50 .Apparently, although no one wants to be 51 all the time, everyone needs some degree of privacy. When people are enclosed together, they are in what is called a stress situation. That means that they are under an unusual amount of 52 or stress.People who are well-adjusted are able to 53 stress situations better than others. That is one reason why so much care is taken in 54 our astronauts. These men undergo a long period of testing and training. One of the things tested is their behavior under stress.45. A. tired B. asleep C. conscious D. busy46. A. So far B. After all C. However D. Therefore47. A. long B. fast C. dangerous D. direct48. A. fuel B. entertainment C. adjustment D. health49. A. shut up B. held up C. brought up D. picked up50. A. pleasing B. annoying C. common D. valuable51. A. noisy B. alone C. personal D. sociable52. A. emphasis B. conflict C. power D. pressure53. A. handle B. create C. affect D. investigate54. A. becoming B. choosing C. ordering D. promoting(B)One topic is rarely mentioned in all the talk of improving standards in our schools: the almost complete failure of foreign-language teaching. As a French graduate who has taught for more than twenty-five years, I believe I have some idea of why the failure is so total. 55 the faults already found out in the education system as a whole —such as child-centred learning, the “discovery” method, and the low expectations by teachers of pupils —there have been several serious 56 which have a direct effect on language teaching.The first is the removal from the curriculum (课程) of the thorough teaching of English 57 . Pupils now do not know a verb from a noun, the subject of a sentence from its object, or the difference between the past, present, or future.Another important error is mixed-ability teaching, or teaching in ability groups so 58 that the most able groups are 59 and are bored while the least able are lost and 60 bored. Strangely enough, few head teachers seem to be in favour of mixed-ability school football teams.Progress depends on memory, and pupils start to forget immediately they stop having 61 lessons. This is why many people who attended French lessons at school, even those who got good grades, have forgotten it a few years later. 62 they never need it, they do not practice it.Most American schools have accepted what is inevitable and 63 modern languages, even Spanish, from the curriculum. Perhaps it is time for Britain to do the same, and stop 64 resources on a subject which few pupils want or need.55. A. Due to B. In addition to C. Instead of D. In spite of56. A. errors B. situations C. systems D. methods57. A. vocabulary B. culture C. grammar D. literature58. A. wide B. similar C. separate D. unique59. A. kept out B. turned down C. held back D. left behind60. A. surprisingly B. individually C. equally D. hardly61. A. extra B. traditional C. basic D. regular62. A. Although B. Because C. Until D. Unless63. A. restored B. absorbed C. prohibited D. withdrawn64. A. wasting B. focusing C. exploiting D. sharingIV. Reading ComprehensionDirections:Read the following four passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them mere are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one mat fits best according to me information given in me passage you have just read.(A)What do you want to be when you grow up? A teacher? A doctor? How about an ice-cream taster?Yes, there really is a job where you can get paid to taste ice-cream. Just ask John Harrison, an “Official Taste Tester” for the past 21 years. Testing helps manufacturers to be sure of a product’s quality. During his career Harrison has been responsible for approving large quantities of the sweet ice cream —as well as for developing over 75 flavors (味道).Some people think that it would be easy to do this job, after all, you just have to like ice cream, right? No —there’s more to the job than that, says Harrison, who has a degree in chemistry. He points out that a dairy or food-science degree would be very useful to someone wanting a career in this “cool” field.In a typical morning on the job, Harrison tastes and assesses 60 ice-cream samples. He lets the ice cream warm up to about 12℉. Harrison explains, “You get more flavor from warmer ice cream, which is why some kids like to stir it, creating ice-cream soup.”While the ice cream warms up, Harrison looks over the samples and grades each one on its appearance. “Tasting begins with the eyes,” he explains. He checks to see if the ice cream is attractive and asks himself, “Does the product have the color expected from that flavor?”Next it’s time to taste!Continuing to think up new ideas, try out new flavors, and test samples from so many kinds of ice cream each day keeps Harrison busy but happy —working at one cool job.65. What is John Harrison’s job?A. An official.B. An ice-cream taster.C. A chemist.D. An ice-cream manufacturer.66. According to John Harrison, to be qualified in the “cool field”, it is helpful to ______.A. keep a diary of workB. have a degree in related subjectsC. have new ideas every dayD. find out new flavors each day67. What does Harrison do first when testing ice cream?A. He stirs the ice cream.B. He examines the color of the ice cream.C. He tastes the flavor of the ice cream.D. He lets the ice cream warm up.68. Which of the following is probably the best title of the passage?A. Tasting with EyesB. Flavors of Ice CreamC. John Harrison’s LifeD. One Cool Job(B) they’re in Saudi Arabia (Brain: “Oh my God, we69. The Fresh Water series at 9 PM ________.A. explores the lakes, rivers and the creatures in themB. is devoted to the freshwater creatures in the worldC. explains the relationship among inhabitants on the earthD. focuses on the deepest river on the planet70. The phrase ―stow away‖ most probably means ―_________‖.A. hide secretlyB. talk excitedlyC. operate easilyD. guide successfully71. A mystery story adapted from Agatha Christie’s novel will be shown on ______.A. BBC1B. BBC2C. ITV1D. Channel 4(C)Mail carriers will be delivering some good news and some bad news this week.The bad news: Stamp prices are expected to rise 2 cents in May to 41 cents, the Postal Regulatory Commission announced yesterday. The good news: With the introduction of a ―forever stamp,‖ it may be the last time Americans have to use annoying 2-or-3-cent stamps to make up postage differences.Beginning in May, people would be able to purchase the stamps in booklets of 20 at the regular rate of a first-class stamp. As the name implies, ―forever stamps‖ will keep their first-class mailing value forever, even when the postage rate goes up.The new ―forever stamp‖is the United States Postal Service’s (USPS) answer to the complaints about frequent rate increases. The May increases will be the fifth in a decade. Postal rates have risen because of inflation (通货膨胀), competition from online bill paying, and the rising costs of employee benefits, including healthcare, says Mark Saunders, a spokesman for USPS.The USPS expects some financial gain from sales of the ―forever stamp‖and the savings from not printing as many 2-or-3-cent stamps. ―It’s not your grandfather’s stamp,‖says Mr. Saunders. ―It could be your great-grandchildren’s stamp.‖Other countries, including Canada, England, and Finland use similar stamps.Don Schilling, who has collected stamps for 50 years, says he’s interested in the public’s reaction. ―This is an entirely new class of stamps.‖ Mr. Schilling says. He adds that he’ll buy the stamps because he will be able to use them for a long period of time, not because they could make him rich —the volume printed will be too large for collectors. ―We won’t be able to send our kids to college on these,‖ he says, laughing.The USPS board of governors has yet to accept the Postal Regulatory Commission’s decision, but tends to follow its recommendations. No plans have been announced yet for the design of the stamps.72. The main purpose of introducing a ―forever stamp‖ is ______.A. to reduce the cost of printing 2-or-3-cent stampsB. to help save the consumers’ cost on first-class mailingC. to respond to the complaints about rising postal ratesD. to compete with online bill paying73. By saying ―It could be your great-grandchildren’s stamp‖, Mr. Saunders means that foreverstamps ________.A. could be collected by one’s great-grandchildrenB. might be very precious in great-grandchildren’s handsC. might have been inherited from one’s great-grandfathersD. could be used by one’s great-grandchildren even decades later74. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. The investment in forever stamps will bring adequate reward.B. America will be the first country to issue forever stamps.C. The design of the ―forever stamp‖ remains to be revealed.D. 2-or-3-cent stamps will no longer be printed in the future.75. What can be concluded from the passage?A. With forever stamps, there will be no need to worry about rate changes.B. Postal workers will benefit most from the sales of forever stamps.C. The inflation has become a threat to the sales of first-class stamps.D. New interest will be aroused in collecting forever stamps.(D)The traditional tent cities at festivals such as Glastonbury may never be the same again.In a victory of green business that is certain to appeal to environmentally-aware music-lovers,a design student is to receive financial support to produce eco-friendly tents made ofcardboard that can be recycled after the bands and the crowds have gone home.Major festivals such as Glastonbury throw away some 10,000 abandoned tents at the end of events each year. For his final year project at the University of the West of England, James Dunlop came up with a material that can be recycled. And to cope with the British summer, the cardboard has been made waterproof.Taking inspiration from a Japanese architect, who has used cardboard to make big buildings including churches, Mr. Dunlop used cardboard material for his tents, which he called Myhabs.The design won an award at the annual New Designers Exhibition after Mr. Dunlop graduated from his product design degree and he decided to try to turn it into a business.To raise money for the idea, he toured the City’s private companies which fund new business and found a supporter in the finance group Mint. He introduced his idea to four of Mint’s directors and won their support. Mint has committed around £500,000 to MyHab and taken a share of 30 per cent in Mr. Dunlop’s business. The first Myhabs should be tested at festivals this summer, before being marketed fully next year.Mr. Dunlop said that the design, which accommodates two people, could have other uses, such as for disaster relief and housing for the London Olympics.For music events, the cardboard houses will be ordered online and put up at the sites by the Myhab team before the festival-goers arrive and removed by the company afterwards.They can be personalized and the company will offer reductions on the expense if people agree to sell exterior (外部的) advertising space.The biggest festivals attract tens of thousands of participants, with Glastonbury having some 150,000 each year. Altogether there are around 100 annual music festivals where people camp in the UK. The events are becoming increasingly environmentally conscious.76. ―Eco-friendly tents‖ in paragraph 1 refer to tents _______.A. economically desirableB. favorable to the environmentC. for holding music performancesD. designed for disaster relief77. Mr. Dunlop established his business ______.A. independently with an interest-free loan from MintB. with the approval of the City ’s administrationC. in partnership with a finance groupD. with the help of a Japanese architect78. It is implied in the passage that _______.A. the weather in the UK is changeable in summerB. most performances at British festivals are given in the open airC. the cardboard tents produced by Mr. Dunlop can be user-tailoredD. cardboard tents can be easily put up and removed by users.79. The passage is mainly concerned with ______.A. an attempt at developing recyclable tentsB. some efforts at making full use of cardboardsC. an unusual success of a graduation projectD. the effects of using cardboard tents on music festivals(E)Directions: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A —F for each80.There were the older jazz musicians who hung around our house when I was young. I saw how much they practiced, how serious they were about their art. I knew then I had to work just as hard if I wanted to succeed. Of course, my father inspired me a lot, and many teachers took the time to 81. Yes. We ’ve done such a poor job with music education because, as a society, we haven ’t maintained the kind of education that a true artist and musician needs. Young people haven ’t been able to equate romance and talent with music. For instance, most of the people who make it in the music industry today have to look good. How they sound is secondary. Sarah Vaughan, Bessie Smith, Ella Fitzgerald — those big, romantic queens of jazz music wouldn ’t make it in today ’s 82. Around the world people make music that, if you listen carefully to it, sounds a little like the cadence of their language. I’d call it folk music. When I’m away from home, I make a point of’s on the radio.83 The same music is on the radio all over the world, and the American sound is overwhelming. Even the pop music that ’s produced and created in foreign countries has that American beat, that underscore of funk. As a musician, I’m not interested in hearing recycled versions of the same genre over and over. Any music that doesn ’t have a development section just isn ’t interesting to 84. Because some people are intimidated by jazz, they don ’t cover it unless it ’s a big name. new jazz musicians don ’t get much of break. A lot of editors don ’t say anything about jazz these days unless it ’s Marsalis. That ’s a shame. What VH1 is doing with their Save the Music campaign is phenomenal. They ’re getting all these instruments out to needy kids. It ’s the kind of thing all networks should be doing.第II 卷宗(共45分)I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1、 他们的新房子离学校很远。