黄浦区2013年高考模拟考
英语试卷
2013年4月11日下午
考生注意：
1. 考试时间120分钟, 试卷满分150分。
2. 本试卷设试卷和答题卷两部分。试卷分为第I卷和第II卷。所有答案必须涂（选择题）或写（非选择题）在答题卷上，做在试卷上一律不得分。
3. 答题前，务必在答题卷纸上填写准考证号和姓名，并将核对后的条形码贴在指定位置上。
第I卷 （共105分）
I. Listening Comprehension
Section A
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1. A. To the supermarket. B. To the post office. C. To the restaurant. D. To the hospital.
2. A.＄60 B.＄20 C.＄12 D.＄16
3. A. Tuesday. B. Thursday. C. Friday. D. Saturday.
4. A. Teacher and student. B. Policeman and visitor. C. Bank clerk and customer. D. Doctor and patient.
5. A. She just had a talk with the man. B. She baked an apple pie by herself. C. She bought an apple pie for the man. D. She asked the way to make an apple pie.
6. A. She drove too fast. B. She didn’t wear a seatbelt. C. She was too young to drive. D. She didn’t know the speed limit.
7. A. It sounds strange. B. It depends on the weather. C. She likes the idea. D. She doesn’t give comments.
8. A. Because he doesn’t like Nancy.
B. Because he wants to go to the library. C. Because he doesn’t like parties.
D. Because he has to work on weekdays.
9. A. She will be very upset probably. B. She doesn’t care about their removal. C. She feels a little disappointed.
D. She thinks it’s better to move to the south.
10. A. The woman felt it difficult to make a decision. B. It’s wise for the woman to choose the blue dress. C. The woman should choose the black dress. D. It’s a rather easy choice for the woman.
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage. 11. A. In 1981. B. At the age of 8. C. When he was 17. D. In 2001.
12. A. English. B. French. C. Swiss-German. D. Swedish.
13. A. He often travels with a coach and crew.
B. He lets his girlfriend do with his business affairs. C. His parents used to be Swiss tennis players.
D. He got a special reward after winning Wimbledon in 2004.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. 14. A. French explorers. B. British colonists. C. Spanish explorers. D. American Indians.
15. A. A land of flowers. B. A Spanish book. C. An island of gold. D. A river in the Middle West.
16. A. The influence of American Indians. B. The special names of American States. C. The origins of American States’ names. D. The examples of some American States. Section C
Directions: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet. Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
Booking a ticket Destination: Class: Price: Luggage: Time: London. The 17 class. $ 18 for one way trip. A 19 and a handbag. The next flight 20 at 10:25 from Gate 4. Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.
Where can the students live when Dormitory or 21 . studying? How much should students pay per 10 pounds less per week for 22 . week? How far is it from the residence to the It is quite near, about 23 . university? Where is the Information office? It’s in 24 . Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
II. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A
Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.
25.The capital will further limit the number of rush-hour subway passengers to cope with the
growing pressure _______ the network. A. to B. at C. on D. with
26. Three foreign films will be on this month. One is made in Korea, _______ two are made in England. A. rest B. another C. other D. the other
27. Teachers _______ be sensitive to the development level of each student so as to help them better. A. need to B. may C. are able to D. can
28. Most students think they should have _______ at school if there were no examinations. A. the happiest time B. a more happier time C. much happiest time D. a much happier time
29. The manager listened to the customers’ complaints attentively with great patience, _______ to
miss any point.
A. not trying B. trying not C. to try not D. not to try
30. Rain and high winds today _______ to take the place of yesterday’s mild conditions. A. expect B. are expected C. are expecting D. has expected 31. _______ parents say and do usually has a life-long effect on their children. A. That B. Which C. What D. As
32. The adoption of orphans and physically challenged children has been a subject of public debate _______ a fire in an unregistered orphanage last month. A. according to B. in case of C. ever since D. such as
33. President Barack Obama told ABC news _______ he was aware of the development of the recent investigation. A. that B. what C. which D. whether
34. A latest report by Taobao said that visitors through wireless devices _______ from 10 million in 2010 to 300 million by the end of last year. A. would grow B. has grown C. has been growing D. had grown
35. Reform is taking place in the country’s vast countryside, _______ tens of millions of farmers have moved to cities for work. A. when B. which C. where D. that
36. In fact, I think it’s very much nicer without the naughty boy, if you don’t mind me _______ so. A. say B. to say C. saying D. to saying
37. The number of the dead pigs _______ out of the Huangpu River in Shanghai’s Songjiang
District had risen to 5,916 by March 12. A. fished B. to fish C. to be fished D. fishing
38. A 7-year-old boy received an operation on Tuesday successfully _______ he has many other health problems. A. since B. however C. though D. therefore
39. China’s plan _______ its installed nuclear power capacity by 20 percent this year shows that the country is developing new energy in an efficient way. A. raised B. to raise C. raising D. has raised
40. It was announced that only when the terrible disease was under control _______ to return to their homes.
A. the residents would decide B. would the residents decide C. would the residents be decided D. the residents would be decided
Section B
Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A. complexity B. images F. independently G. mental C. elementary H. experiment D. signals I. leaps E. willingly J. monster A noted American psychologist once remarked that childhood is a magical period in one’s life. Indeed it is, for during childhood, one undergoes a step-by-step transformation not only in 41
capacity, but also in physical and verbal skills. Each step 42 an increase in the difficulty of a child’s conceptual and learning abilities. During the early stages of childhood, from infancy to about five, the child learns simple skills including using the toilet, bathing and dressing himself 43 . At this stage, he also learns to be very observant, curious, imaginative and creative. His ability to remember things also 44 at this stage. He remembers details that an adult may have difficulty in remembering. Gradually, he learns 45 skills in problem-solving. At school, particular in art classes, the child is especially creative. Given a piece of paper and some colored pencils, he draws a variety of 46 from his surroundings as well as from his family circle. It is not surprising to see a child draw a 47 to represent an abusive father, and an angel to represent a loving and caring mother.
As he graduates to the later stages of childhood bordering on the teenage years, the child learns the 48 of human relations and socialization by interacting with his peers—his friends and schoolmates. He also learns to 49 with new life situations, including dates and part-time work. Given a tight schedule of schoolwork, the child learns to prepare his own schedules of work and play; the more practical and less serious ones manage to take time out of their busy schedules of assignments, reports and tests and examinations to go with their friends on relaxation entertainment.
III. Reading Comprehension
Section A
Directions: For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
When 16-year-old Ella Fitzgerald stepped onto the stage to perform at Harlem’s Apollo Theater in 1934, she had no idea that her life was about to change. Her childhood had been 50 . After the death of her parents, Fitzgerald had been placed in a boarding school. 51 , the teachers at the school mistreated her, so she ran away. Homeless and orphaned, Fitzgerald was trying her best to 52 on the streets of New York City when she won a contest to perform during an amateur night at the Apollo. She had 53 planned to dance, but at the last second, she decided to sing her mother’s favorite song instead. Her performance earned her 54 from several well-known musicians. Ella Fitzgerald went on to become a 55 jazz singer.
During a musical career that spanned six decades, Fitzgerald 56 more than 200 albums. She won 13 Grammy Awards, the last of which she received in 1990. She worked with some of the greatest American singers of the twentieth century, including Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, and Dizzy Gillespie. Her talent and charm 57 a wide range of listeners around the world. The worldwide 58 of Ella Fitzgerald helped make jazz a more popular genre.
Until the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, the United States 59 African American citizens the same treatment that white citizens received. Fitzgerald’s manager and her band 60 to perform at places where discrimination(歧视) was practiced. They also decided not to perform unless they were paid the same amount as white singers and musicians. Ella’s fight for 61 received support from numerous celebrity admirers, including Marilyn Monroe. Fitzgerald never took her good fortune for granted. She gave money to charities and organizations that contributed to 62 disadvantages children. For her many civic contributions, in 1992 President George Bush awarded her the Presidential Medal of Honor, one of the highest honors 63 to civilians.
In 1991, Fitzgerald gave her 64 performance in New York’s Carnegie Hall. Although Ella Fitzgerald died in 1996, the American “First Lady of Song” continues to live in the hearts and ears of music lovers worldwide.
50. A. rich B. rough C. funny D. happy 51. A. Importantly B. Unforgettably C. Naturally D. Unfortunately 52. A. survive B. experience C. learn D. stand 53. A. strangely B. blindly C. originally D. probably 54. A. jealousy B. recognition C. reputation D. gratitude 55. A. creative B. dependent C. undiscovered D. distinguished 56. A. released B. sold C. copied D. showed 57. A. compared with B. appealed to C. composed of D. depended on 58. A. celebration B. admiration C. relaxation D. implication 59. A. denied B. supported C. offered D. hated 60. A. decided B. refused C. started D. afforded 61. A. wealth B. future C. equality D. agreement 62. A. caring for B. playing with C. preferring to D. picking up 63. A. ignorant B. inadequate C. available D. official 64. A. best B. vivid C. open D. final
Section B
Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.
(A)
The seventh-inning stretch is one baseball tradition that helps make the game one of America’s favorite pastimes. In the middle of the seventh inning（局）fans ritualistically stand and stretch before the home team comes to bat.
No one really knows the origin of the custom, but there are theories on how it started. Baseball historian Dan Daniel provided this explanation: “It probably began as an expression of fatigue. That would explain why the stretch comes late in the game instead of at the halfway point.”
A more popular story involves President William Howard Taft and the birth of two baseball traditions. According to the account, Taft attended the first game of the 1910 baseball season. On the spur of the moment, plate umpire（裁判） Billy Evans gave Taft the ball. He asked him to throw it over the plate. Taft did so, and the custom of having the president launch the baseball season with the first pitch was born.
The story continues that later that same day, President Taft, who weighed well over 300 pounds, became uncomfortable in his small chair. In the middle of the seventh inning, he stood up to stretch his legs. The crowd thought that the president was leaving, so they stood up out of respect. A few moments later, Taft sat down again. The fans followed, and the seventh-inning stretch was born. What a day for traditions!
No matter how the tradition began, fans have since added to the fun. Now, as they stand to stretch during the seventh inning, they can sing along to Jack Norworth’s 1927 version of the song
“Take Me Out to the Ball Game” after the visiting team has batted.
65. Which of the following best defines the word “ritualistically” in Paragraph 1? A. Attracting attention. B. Showing excitement. C. Continuing a custom. D. Releasing anxiety.
66. The seventh-inning stretch is celebrated with the song “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” __________.
A. a few moments after the beginning
B. after the visiting team has batted in the seventh inning C. between the sixth and seventh innings
D. after the home team has batted in the seventh inning 67. In the more popular story, __________.
A. Billy Evans attended the first game of the 1910 baseball season B. Taft asked Billy Evans to throw the ball over the plate C. President Taft stood up to stretch his legs to relax himself D. the crowd thought the president didn’t respect the players
68. How did the custom of following the “seventh-inning stretch” begin? A. No one knows for sure where or when the custom began. B. Jack Norworth started the tradition with the song in 1927.
C. Fans used it as a time to stand and stretch their legs after sitting for the first six innings. D. William Howard Taft stood up and the rest of the fans stood in honor of the president.
(B)
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69. In the Lifestyle section, you may not find ____________. A. journals of travels
B. well-taken photographs C. stories of Leonard Maltin D. opinions on restaurants
70. Which of the following is TRUE about Campus Link? A. It offers readers bread and butter.
B. It welcomes research developments and breakthroughs. C. It helps you to recognize your schoolmates and teachers. D. It is a source of inspiration for the community. 71. The poster aims to __________. A. declare the rights of Campus Link B. introduce someone worthy of feature C. share views and articles among teachers D. encourage contributions for the next issue
(C)
Humans have sewn by hand for thousands of years. It was said that the first thread was made from animal muscle and sinew. And the earliest needles were made from bones. Since those early days, many people have been involved in the process of developing a machine that could do the same thing more quickly and with greater efficiency.
Charles Wiesenthal, who was born in Germany, designed and received a patent on a double-pointed needle that eliminated the need to turn the needle around with each stitch(缝合) in England in 1755. Other inventors of that time tried to develop a functional sewing machine, but each design had at least one serious imperfection.
Frenchman Barthelemy Thimonnier finally engineered a machine that really worked. However, he was nearly killed by a group of angry tailors when they burned down his garment factory. They feared that they would lose their jobs to the machine.
American inventor Elias Howe, born on July 9, 1819, was awarded a patent for a method of sewing that used thread from two different sources. Howe’s machine had a needle with an eye at the point, and it used the two threads to make a special stitch called a lockstitch. However, Howe faced difficulty in finding buyers for his machines in America. In frustration, he traveled to England to try to sell his invention there. When he finally returned home, he found that dozens of manufacturers were adapting his discovery for use in their own sewing machines.
Isaac Singer, another American inventor, was also a manufacturer who made improvements to the design of sewing machines. He invented an up-and-down-motion mechanism that replaced the side-to-side machines. He also developed a foot treadle(脚踏板) to power his machine. This improvement left the sewer’s hands free. Undoubtedly, it was a huge improvement of the hand-cranked machine of the past. Soon the Singer sewing machine achieved more fame than the others for it was more practical, it could be adapted to home use and it could be bought on hire-purchase. The Singer sewing machine became the first home appliance, and the Singer company became one of the first American multinationals.
However, Singer used the same method to create a lockstitch that Howe had already patented. As a result, Howe accused him of patent infringement（侵犯）. Of course, Elias Howe won the court case, and Singer was ordered to pay Howe royalties（版税）. In the end, Howe became a millionaire, not by manufacturing the sewing machine, but by receiving royalty payments for his invention.
72. Barthelemy Thimonnier’s garment factory was burned down because _____________. A. people did not know how to put out the fire
B. Elias Howe thought Thimonnier had stolen his invention C. the sewing machines was couldn’t work finally
D. workers who feared the loss of their jobs to a machine set fire
73. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage? A. Singer is an American inventor and manufacturer. B. The Singer sewing company became more practical. C. The foot treadle helped to make the sewer’s hands free.
D. Singer made improvements to the design of sewing machines.
74. Why did the court force Isaac Singer to pay Elisa Howe a lifetime of royalties? A. Because the judge was against Singer for his surly attitude.
B. Because Howe had already patented the lockstitch used by Singer. C. Because Singer had borrowed money from Howe and never repaid it. D. Because Singer and Howe had both invented the same machine. 75. Which of the following would be the best title for this passage? A. A Stitch in Time Saves Nine
B. The Case between Howe and Singer C. Patent Laws on the Sewing Machine
D. The Early History of the Sewing Machine
Section C
Directions: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need. A. What are SIGs? B. What types of memberships are available? C. Who can join IATEFL China? D. What and where is IATEFL China? E. What links does IATEFL China have?
F. What happens at the Annual Conference?
76.
IATEFL China is the International Association of English Language Teachers of English as a Foreign Language, China Branch. Its mother organization IATEFL was founded in the UK in 1967; it now has over 3,500 members in more than 100 countries throughout the world.
IATEFL China core activities are managed by the Secretariat headed by the President. The others include, Volunteer activities, SIG Coordinators, and the Publication Committee.
It is based in Tonghua City, Jilin Province of the People’s Republic of China and is managed by the President of the association. Other office staff include the General Secretary, the International Affairs Administrator, the Membership Secretary, the Newsletter Distribution, and the General Assistant. 77. You can join as a full member and receive the association’s newsletter six times per year, two free publications, free membership to one SIG (Special Interest Group), discounts on publications, reduced conference registration fees, and voting rights.
There are also special membership packages for institutional members and for members of IATEFL China’s associates (basic members).
By the end of this year, members of IATEFL China can benefit from the special rights provided by the mother organization (IATEFL) at some rate. 78. This is the most important event in the association’s calendar and takes place each year in August somewhere in China. It is attended by around 800 delegates each year and includes plenary sessions by eminent practitioners, a large number of workshops, talks and round table discussions given by able speakers, as ELT Exhibition and Pre-Conference Events organized by Special Interest Groups. 79. Members can join any number of the 10 Special Interest Groups (SIGs) including: FLT Teaching & Learning Policy; FLT Curriculum & Syllabus Study; Coherence Research on Primary-secondary School and Secondary-Tertiary Transition; Primary School Classroom Instruction Model; Secondary School Classroom Instruction Model; Modern IT in FLT; Applied Linquistics; FL Learning Strategies; FL Teacher Development and Training; FL Textbook, Materials and Teaching Aids Design. 80. IATEFL China has associate agreements with other teachers’ associations throughout the world. Among other things, there are usual agreements to exchange newsletters and to provide a speaker to attend each other’s conference at least once every year. More so, committee members from IATEFL China are willing to attend the conferences, meetings, etc. of related associations upon
invitation.
Section D
Directions: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.
Relations between the United States and Spain were not very good in 1898. On February 15, a battleship called the USS Maine blew up and sank in the harbor at Havana, Cuba. More than 260 Americans were killed. Many Americans thought that Spanish saboteurs (破坏者) had set an underwater mine that caused the explosion.
Witnesses and survivors had different versions of what happened. Some said that they heard two explosions. It was discovered that the magazine—which is a storage place for arms, ammunition(军火), and explosives—had exploded. Questions were raised about what caused the first explosion. Did the first explosion come from outside the ship, causing the magazine to explode? Or, did something on the ship blow up the magazine?
Other witnesses said that there was only one explosion. If they are right, then what on the ship caused the magazine to explode? A theory supporting the two-explosion version was that rebels from Cuba had caused the explosion. The rebels were aware of the bad feelings between the United States and Spain. They would have been willing to cause trouble between the nations to bring an end to Spanish rule in Cuba.
The United States government issued an ultimatum(最后通牒) to the Spanish government to end its occupation of Cuba. When Spanish officials refused, Congress and President William McKinley declared war on Spain. The war did not last long, because the United Sates forced an early surrender.
More than 100 years after the explosion of Maine, the cause of the explosion is still unknown. Many questions remain. If an attack from outside the ship caused the magazine to explode, why didn’t witnesses see a splash in the water? Why were there no dead fish in the water if there was an external explosion?
With the mystery still unsolved, the question of what really happened to the USS Maine may never be answered.
(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN EIGHT WORDS.)
81. On February 15, 1898，more than 260 Americans lost their lives because of __________ .
82. According to the passage, the “magazine” was used to _________.
83. According to the two-explosion version, what’s the probable purpose of the Cuban rebels to cause the explosion?
84. What’s the main topic of the passage?
第II卷（共45分）
I. Translation
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
1. 这个故事激励年轻人为更美好的生活奋斗。 (inspire）
2. 时光飞逝，尤其当你聚精会神地读一本好书时。（absorb）
3. 安全系统不会允许你进入大楼，除非你有正确的密码。(unless)
4. 我从未想到过会在机场遇到多年未曾谋面的老朋友。(It)
5. 无用信息的传播会对人类社会产生不利影响的事实已经引起公众的注意。（that）
II. Guided Writing
Directions: Write an English composition in over 120 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
当你在生活中遇到问题或困难时，你会如何解决？请就你亲身经历的1至2件事具体介绍一下你解决问题的办法，并简要谈谈你对困境的态度。
（文中请不要出现真实的校名和人名。）
黄浦区2013年高考模拟考
英语试卷参考答案
第I卷
6—10 ACDCA 11—13 CDD
1—5 ACDBB 14—16 BCC
17. economy 18. 239 19. suitcase 20. departs
21. private accommodation 22. a single room 23. a ten-minute walk 24. NO.2 Building
25—29 CDADB 41—45 GDFIC 50—54 BDACB 65—68 CBCA
30—34 BCCAD 46—49 BJAH 55—59 DABBA 69—71 CBD
60—64 BCACD 72—75 DBBD
35—40 CCACBB
76—80 DBFAE
81. the explosion and sinking of the USS Maine 82. store arms, ammunition, and explosives
83. To cause trouble and end the Spanish rule/occupation.
84. The Mystery of the USS Maine. / The (possible) causes of the USS Maine’s Explosion
第II卷
I. Translation
1. The story inspires/inspired the youth /young people to struggle/strive for a better life.
2. Time passes/flies quickly, especially when you are absorbed in reading a good book.
3. The security system will not permit/allow you to enter the building unless you have the correct password.
4. It never occurred to me that I would meet my old friend (who/whom) I hadn’t seen for quite a few years at the airport.
5. The fact that the spread of useless information can have a bad effect on human society has attracted the attention/awareness of the public.
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黄浦区2013年高考模拟考英语试卷听力测试现在开始
Listening Comprehension
Section A
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1. M: I’m leaving now. What would you like me to bring you? W: Please get me some potatoes. Q: Where is the man probably going?
2. W: The lunch we had today cost us sixty dollars. Did you tip the waiter? M: Of course, I left him 20% of our bill. Q: How much was the waiter tipped?
3. M: Today is Thursday. Is it tomorrow that we’ll have a picnic? W: No. The day after tomorrow. Q: When will they have a picnic?
4. W: Excuse me, could you please tell me the way to the bank? I want to exchange some money. M: Go straight ahead, and turn right at the second crossing. The bank is on your right. Q: Who might the two speakers be?
5. M: Have you tried baking an apple pie by yourself?
W: Yes, I made one yesterday, just the way you told me to make it. Q: What did the woman do yesterday?
6. W: Is there a problem, officer? I wasn’t speeding, was I?
M: I’m afraid you were. The speed limit here is 50 miles per hour. Q: What was the woman’s problem?
7. M: There’s no homework this weekend. How about going fishing? W: It is not a bad idea.
Q: What does the woman think of the suggestion?
8. W: We’re planning a birthday party for Nancy tomorrow night. Can you come? M: I wish I could, but I work part time at the school library on weekdays. Q: Why can’t the boy go to the party?
9. M: Are you disappointed that the Browns are moving to the south？ W: In some ways.
Q: What does the woman imply?
10. W: I haven’t decided which dress to take, the blue one or the black one. M: It isn’t easy to choose, is it?
Q: What can we learn from the conversation?
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
Roger Federer was born on August 8th 1981 in Switzerland and started playing tennis at the age of 8. His career began in the juniors and he turned professional at the age of 17. And he became number one in Switzerland in 2001.
However, this handsome young tennis champion is a mysterious figure to his fans. Unlike most famous tennis professionals, Federer travels without a coach or crew. He prefers to let his parents handle his business affairs and take advice from his girlfriend who is a former Swiss tennis player. Federer is loved by his country and people. He was oddly awarded a cow by Switzerland after winning Wimbledon in 2004.
Federer’s mother is from South Africa and he can speak Swiss-German, English and French fluently. He has earned more than 11 million US dollars since becoming professional. He runs a charity for poor children around the world.
In 2005, two-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer of Switzerland extended his lead on the top of the men’s world tennis rankings.
Now listen again please.
Questions:
11. When did Roger Federer become a professional tennis player? 12. What language is Federer unable to speak well?
13. What is TRUE about Roger Federer according to the passage?
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
Today, our lecture is about how some American states got their names.
Each state was named in a different way. For example, the first British colonies were usually named for British rulers, such as North Carolina and South Carolina.
The early British colonists named some areas by adding the word “new” to the name of a town or place in Britain, for example, the eastern states of New Hampshire and New Jersey.
Other states were named by Europeans who were not British. For example, Spanish explorers in the 16th century gave the name California to an area they discovered. They did this because they thought the area was an island. California was the name of an island of gold in a well-known Spanish book of the time.
Other names of places show the influence of American Indians. For example, French explorers called a river in the Middle West the “Missouri”. They named it for the Indian tribe that lived along the river. They also gave the name Missouri to a territory along the river, which later became a state.
Actually, every one of America’s fifty states has its own story. Now listen again please.
Questions:
14. Who named the eastern states of New Hampshire and New Jersey? 15. What did “California” mean when Spanish explorers named the area? 16. What does the lecture focus on according to the passage?
Section C
Directions: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet. Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
M: Good morning, may I help you?
W: Yes, please. I’d like to book a seat in the economy class on the next flight to London. M: One way or round trip? W: Just one way, please. M: That will be $239.
W: Really? The last time I flew, it was only $230. M: Yes, sorry. The price went up two weeks ago. W: It seems the price goes up every time I fly. M: Will there be any luggage?
W: Yes. I’d like to check in this suitcase. And I’ll carry the handbag with me.
M: Fine. The next flight departs at 10:25 from Gate 4. Please be at the gate twenty minutes before boarding time.
W: OK. And thank you.
M: You’re welcome. Have a nice trip.
Now listen again please.
Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each blank.
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation. W: M: W: M:
Excuse me, sir. I’d like to have some information about the accommodation for students. O.K. You can choose to live in the dormitory, or you may consider private accommodation. If I want to stay in the private accommodation, how much should I pay?
For a single room, 10 pounds less per week, or 5 pounds when charged on a daily rate. This will apply throughout this academic year.
W: I see. How far is it from the residence to the university?
M: The residence at 100 Peach Street is quite near. It takes about ten minutes to walk from the
university main site. W: OK.
M: If you need more information, the staff in the Information Office run by the university will
offer you help.
W: Where is the office?
M: In NO.2 Building, just behind this building. W: Thank you very much for your kind help. M: You are welcome.
Now listen again please.
Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
That’s the end of the listening comprehension. 英语试卷听力测试到此结束。
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