上海市宝山区2020届高三下学期二模英语试题

上海市宝山区2020届高三下学期二模英语试题

宝山区 2019 学年第二学期期中 高三年级英语学科教学质量监测试卷 ‎（本试卷满分 140 分，考试时间 120 分钟）‎ 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.A visa officer.‎ B.An interviewer.‎ C.A student.‎ D.A manager.‎ ‎2.‎ A.In a factory.‎ B.At an airport.‎ C.In a post office.‎ D.In a cafe.‎ ‎3.‎ A.She enjoys traveling this summer vacation.‎ B.She had an unpleasant experience in Sydney.‎ C.She is considering whether to travel abroad.‎ D.She speaks highly of her experience last year.‎ ‎4.‎ A.Wait till the end of the year.‎ B.Walk to his workplace.‎ C.Take public transportation.‎ D.Buy the car right now.‎ ‎5.‎ A.A gift.‎ B.A trip.‎ C.A job.‎ D.A visit.‎ ‎6.‎ A.The man is said to be a vegetarian.‎ B.The man dislikes American food.‎ C.The man has got used to American food.‎ D.The man is ill because of American food.‎ ‎7.‎ A.Doubtful.‎ B.Upset.‎ C.Disappointed.‎ D.Annoyed.‎ ‎8.‎ A.Manager and secretary.‎ B.Doctor and patient.‎ C.Employer and employee.‎ D.Teacher and student.‎ ‎9.‎ A.She will probably go to see a doctor right away.‎ B.She has refused to take medicine for her throat.‎ C.She’d better avoid speaking even in a low voice.‎ D.She can’t make herself understood when whispering.‎ ‎10.‎ A.The woman doesn’t like to drink coffee in any case.‎ B.The woman drinks coffee just to prepare for finals.‎ C.The man doesn’t drink coffee when meeting people.‎ D.The man drinks coffee when making more products.‎ Section B Directions:In Section B,you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation,and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation.The passages and the conversation will be read twice,but the questions will be spoken only once.When you hear a question,read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.‎ Question 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.‎ ‎11.‎ A.Because a monthly fee has to be paid.‎ B.Because it goes wrong on hot,sunny days.‎ C.Because it’s hard and expensive to be installed.‎ D.Because it often makes us confused when used.‎ ‎12.‎ A.It’s a dream that will come true sooner or later.‎ B.It’s a new and good way to track your vehicle.‎ C.It’s a regular device that works with a smartphone.‎ D.It’s a tracking device that is changing our life greatly.‎ ‎13.‎ A.Efficient but expensive.‎ B.Innovative but time-consuming.‎ C.Free but hard to install.‎ D.Small but user-friendly.‎ Question 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.‎ ‎14.‎ A.3%.‎ B.15%.‎ C.About 18%.‎ D.Over 30%.‎ ‎15.‎ A.British senior managers.‎ B.Patients in mental hospital.‎ C.Prime ministers.‎ D.American presidents.‎ ‎16.‎ A.Factors of affecting people’s success.‎ B.Importance of keeping emotional health.‎ C.Encouraging children to have ambitions.‎ D.Relationships between hardship and success.‎ Question 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.‎ ‎17.‎ A.Because he thought smoking would do good to his heart.‎ B.Because he didn’t believe smoking would be that harmful.‎ C.Because he thought smoking could help him feel relaxed.‎ D.Because he believed smoking could make him feel excited.‎ ‎18.‎ A.Air pollution.‎ B.Smoke.‎ C.Secondhand smoke.‎ D.Thirdhand smoke.‎ ‎19.‎ A.Because the government hasn’t taken any effective measures to stop smoking.‎ B.Because each year many children’s death is connected with secondhand smoke.‎ C.Because smoking and secondhand smoke do more harm to children than adults.‎ D.Because the government has passed the relevant law to prevent from smoking.‎ ‎20.‎ A.The smell of tobacco smoke left on things such as clothes,furniture and so on.‎ B.The tobacco smoke accidentally caused by the third person who smokes nearby.‎ C.The poisonous chemicals released from things like clothes,furniture and so on.‎ D.The poisonous chemicals from tobacco smoke left on things like clothes etc.‎ I. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word,fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word;for the other blanks,use one word that best fits each blank.‎ As entrepreneurs(创业者),we had a vision,we realized it,and now we (21) (run) our own companies.But the dream can damage our “work-life balance.”‎ When the success of the company rests on your shoulders,you’ve always got an excuse to put (22) else on hold.‎ What I’ve learned (23) (face) the demands of a start-up company and a young family over the past couple of decades is that sometimes the best way to solve the work-life balance problem is to think small.Make a handful of lifestyle corrections (24) ,individually,may not sound all that exciting,but taken together,can prevent you from getting too tired.‎ Here’s my list of life hacks that will help prevent exhaustion:‎ ‎• Work from home one day a week Few things give you a more grounded,in-control feeling than getting things done in your own space and at your own pace.Instead of leaving the office (25) (clear) my head over a Starbucks coffee,I can fold the laundry,and cut back on evening housework.‎ Not to mention,working in pajamas is one of life’s (26) (underestimate) pleasures.‎ ‎• Pencil in time for exercise It really bothered me (27) with the demands of company and family,my tennis game was going down the drain.That may sound unimportant,but it wasn’t to me,(28) it was a meaningful part of my life outside of work.To get some balance back in my life.I rearranged my schedule.Two mornings a week,I woke up an hour (29) (early) to work out with a tennis coach.If sports aren’t your thing,try yoga or that hobby that you always loved but let go of after starting your business.‎ ‎• Learn something new,outside the office It can be draining to always be the person who’s supposed to have the answers as a business leader.It’s surprisingly liberating to be on the other side,(30) (absorb) knowledge without the pressure to perform or to always be right.‎ Section B Directions:After reading the passage blow,fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box.Each word can b e used only once.Note that there is one ore word than you need.‎ A.wandered B.wondering C.benefits D.breakthrough E.potentially F.playing G.checked H.unfamiliar I.negative J.typically K.possibilities While I was jumping rope,my phone took a fall to the hardwood floor which created multiple cracks on my screen.However,the music kept 31 ,so all as well - or so I thought.‎ Thirty minutes later,I could see only one-tenth of my screen while the rest was pitch-black.The next morning,I decided not to go to the phone store for 24 hours,I felt a(n) 32 sense of calm that day,which led to my not going for one week.One week ended up becoming 60 days without my smartphone.‎ Here are three 33 I noticed and why you may want to consider a smartphone detox(戒除期)yourself.‎ · You’ll become bored While in line at a Starbucks,I noticed how every individual had their head down,eyes fixed on their smartphone.With nothing to distract myself with during the waiting period,I became bored,and my mind 34 through all sorts of topics.‎ Boredom is 35 something we avoid at all costs.However,boredom is the perfect way to make a(n) 36 on a business idea or project.When you enter a state of boredom,you allow your mind to relax and escape from the realities of today to the infinite 37 of tomorrow.‎ · You’ll be able to dramatically reduce your “work” hours A study found that adults ages 18 to 33 38 their smartphones 85 times a day,or once every 10 minutes.‎ As I learned during my experiment,placing some distance between myself and my device helped me fall into deep work more easily.‎ By not having my smartphone,my distraction time went down and thus my hours of work were spent more efficiently and effectively.On numerous occasions,I found myself 39 what to do with the afternoon since I had already completed my high-impact tasks for the day.‎ · Your mental well-being will receive a boost(提高)‎ Obviously,without a cellphone,I experienced a lack of 40 news and comments.While that helped cause a dramatic boost in my mental well-being,the biggest reason for it was truly connecting to people.‎ I. Reading Comprehension Section A Directions:For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A,B,C and D.Fill inn each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.‎ As a child,what did you want to be when you grew up?If you were like most children,you probably let your imagination run 41 .Maybe you dreamed of flying into space or being a famous chef.Then perhaps over the years,your dreams became more 42 .Or you might have given up on some altogether.‎ If that’s the case,then today’s the day for you.January 13th is Make Your Dreams Come True Day.If you’ve been 43 fulfilling your dreams,this is the day to make a fresh start.‎ It’s important to dream because dreams can give us the 44 to succeed in life.Dreams inspire and motivate us.The great thing about dreams is that there’s no 45 to accomplish them right away.They might take a few years or they might take a lifetime to 46 .The important thing is that you’re 47 working toward your dream.And the best way to do that is by setting goals.‎ What is the 48 between a dream and a goal?It’s been said that dreams are the fimal destination;goals are the stops along the way.‎ Dreams can be very 49 .But the steps you take to reach them should be very 50 .Your dreams state what you want,but goals explain how you’ll get there.That makes goal setting a necessary step in 51 your dreams.‎ Many successful people have spoken about dreams.Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell stressed the 52 of working for your dreams. “A dream doesn’t become reality through magic:it takes sweat, 53 and hared work.”Author Les Brown reminded us that dreams have no 54 limit.You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.‎ If you’ve been dreaming about doing something for years,start today.Write down your dream,and 55 your goals.Then you’ll be on your way to making your dreams come true.‎ ‎41.‎ A.fast B.high C.well D.wild ‎42.‎ A.colorful B.amazing C.realistic D.attractive ‎43.‎ A.putting off B.taking off C.getting off D.paying off ‎44.‎ A.opportunity B.direction C.energy D.access ‎45.‎ A.pressure B.doubt C.sense D.need ‎46.‎ A.seek B.achieve C.explain D.design ‎47.‎ A.really B.almost C.always D.hardly ‎48.‎ A.concept B.similarity C.comparison D.difference ‎49.‎ A.unreal B.general C.changeable D.flexible ‎50.‎ A.specific B.abstract C.common D.complicated ‎51.‎ A.imaging B.avoiding C.reaching D.believing ‎52.‎ A.process B.benefit C.consequence D.importance ‎53.‎ A.blood B.determination C.intelligence D.loyalty ‎54.‎ A.age B.extra C.space D.normal ‎55.‎ A.transfer B.covert C.establish D.devote 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)‎ In 2008,someone,or perhaps a group of people,using the name Satoshi Nakamoto published a paper to an online group that discussed cryptography(密码使用法),That paper described a process that would use cryptography to create a secure electronic cash system,now known as a cryptocurrency(加密货币).Person to person payments could be made online using a shared network of computers instead of a bank or other financial institution.Each deal could happen very quickly.The shared network of computers would also serve as the means to prove those deals safely.Getting rid of the need for a centralized banking system would open up the possibility for anyone to become part of the digital economy.‎ Today,there are well over a thousand different cryptocurrencies.Most are still trying to be feasible global payment systems like Bitcoin.They are held back by problems affecting the entire cryptocurrency industry.‎ One issue is weak security on cryptocurrency websites where users either store their electronic cash in virtual “wallets” or exchange one kind of electronic cash for another.In recent years,clever thieves have broken into many of these websites and stolen electronic cash.The websites are struggling to protect their users from such thefts.‎ Another problem is the large number of fake crytocurrencies that are advertised on the internet.The advertisements invite internet users to visit websites offering new cryptocurrencies.Many visitors are persuaded by the websites to buy their cryptocurrencies using actual money.Later,the websites disappear along with the victims’ money.Later,the websites disappear along with the victims’ money.In response to this problem,companies like Facebook and Google are limiting cryptocurrency advertising on their websites.‎ ‎56.What does the article explain about Satoshi Nakamoto?‎ A.Satoshi’s background in international banking and investment B.Satoshi’s grave doubts about the true value of cryptocurrencies C.Satoshi’s close partnership with suspicious financial institutions D.Satoshi’s contribution to the development of the digital economy ‎57.According to this article,what is true about numerous cryptocurrency websites?‎ A.They and their users have been robbed.‎ B.They’ve revealed the identities of their users.‎ C.They reward their users with cool prizes.‎ D.They arrange recreational events for users.‎ ‎58.What does the article indicate about the cryptocurrency industry?‎ A.It’s had to lay off lots of workers.‎ B.It’s celebrating a profitable year.‎ C.It’s facing some serious challenges.‎ D.It’s set a very high moral standard.‎ ‎59.According to this article,why are Facebook and Google limiting cryptocurrency advertising?‎ A.Few cryptocurrencies need to be marketed.‎ B.They’ve created their own cryptocurrency.‎ C.They don’t listen to cryptocurrency fans.‎ D.Too many cryptocurrencies aren’t real.‎ ‎(B)‎ Proof of concept In 2015,Gogoro broke onto the scene by releasing an electric scooter called the Smartscooter.Unlike most electric scooters.This one wouldn’t need to be plugged in to recharge.Instead,users would stop by GoStations to exchange drained batteries for fully charged ones.‎ Gogoro was taking a risk.If people were not happy with the system of changing batteries the whole project could fail.They didn’t need to worry,though.Only one year later Gogoro sold their 10,000th Smartscooter!‎ Setting the bar Fast forward to 2019 and the release of the Series 3 Smartscooter.Gogoro scooters are as popular and revolutionary as ever.Their bright colors are chosen by Beatrice Santiccioli,a famous color designer who helped shape major brands like Apple,Nike and Swatch.In addition to the scooters’ bright colors,plenty of cool accessories(配件)are available so you can make your scooter your own.But most important of all,Gogoro continues to pave the way toward a future of responsible energy consumption.‎ Looking forward Multiple cities and countries have committed to making their transportation all-electric in the coming years,and Gogoro is helping make that possible.Ordered a package?Companies like DHL and Taiwan Post now have fleets of Smartscooters to make deliveries.Need a ride?Unlock a Gogoro in Berlin,Paris or Madrid,thanks to scooter sharing services.‎ The Smartscooter is definitely ingenious,but there’s more “At Gogoro,I think the essential thing is that we want to change how people use energy.And the Smartscooter is only the beginning.”says Horace Luke,Gogoro co-founder and CEO.This is where the GoStation comes in.‎ Tomorrow’s energy Gostations are Al-equipped.They track battery health to maximize each battery’s life.They recharge batteries during off-peak hours to reduce strain on the city’s power grid(输电网).But they also learn when users usually visit and prioritize supplying charged batteries at those times.The fact of the matter is,cities are only getting bigger.There are already dozens of megacities(特大城市)in the world,and there will only be more in the future.Gogoro’s dream s the transformation of megacities into smart cities,where power is plentiful and responsible.They hope to be a big part of that transformation.‎ ‎“Changing the world” might seem like an unrealistic goal.When faced with huge problems such as air pollution or energy shortages,where do you start?Taoyuan-based Gogoro believes you start with a scooter.‎ ‎60.Compared with other electric scooters,the Smartscooter .‎ A.can recharge itself in Gostations in megacities B.only needs to change batteries in Gostations C.wouldn’t need to be recharged at all in life D.can be recharged by its users in Gostations ‎61.Gogoro scooters are popular and revolutionary mainly because .‎ A.their colors are chosen by a famous color designer B.their colors are different from those of others C.it is a good way for people to consume energy D.it can help us solve the problem of energy short ‎62.What can we conclude from the passage?‎ A.The more megacities there are,the more GoStations may appear.‎ B.GoStations will soon entirely take the place of traditional stations.‎ C.People need not go to GoStations especially during peak hours.‎ D.More megacities will appear throughout the world in the future.‎ ‎(C)‎ With so many investments required of us to succeed - time,resources,talents,responsibilities,even finances for our retirement - it’s easy to lose sight of the most difficult investment of all to commit to ourselves.‎ Getting to the point where you’re ready to start upgrading to you 2.0 isn’t easy.But it doesn’t mean dropping the ball everywhere else.It’s not about omissions,but admissions.Come clean with yourself to kick - start your personal growth.‎ Unstuck starts with “u”‎ No one purposely chooses to stop learning and growing again,it just kind of happens in a lot of daily responsibilities and life.And if it were easy to just kick it into gear(挡位)again,you would have already done it.But the truth is inescapable.If you want to get off that place to higher ground,it’s up to you and only you.No one will just hand you a steady stream of opportunities for growth.‎ You’ve been working in your life,not on it Activity is often confused with acceleration(忙碌).I was guilty of this for years in working place - staying always busy but not admitting I was bored.I was lost in activity and not stepping back to take time to question what I wanted my life to be.Once I began working on my life - quitting corporate,becoming an entrepreneur,restructuring to my life - I started growing once again.And I’ve never been happier.‎ Things aren’t happening to you,they’re happening for you A victim mentality(心态)is the enemy of personal growth.Lamenting over everything that has gone wrong in your life only wastes energy from working to make more things go right.If you want to kick-start growth,you must view setbacks as having a purpose,and then put them in their place.The past shouldn’t run or define you - only fuel you.‎ The perfect time to start doesn’t exist I had so many things that had to be just right before I could make my long-planned leap from corporate.I’d tell myself, “I’d love to go for it right now,but practically speaking.”Well,guess what?Practically is poison.It’s the convenient excuse stopping you from what you’re meant to ‎ become.‎ It’s time to unplug others’ opinions Grow where you want to grow.Learn what you want to learn.Wherever you are on the scale of what you want to learn next - be it beginner or near-expert own it,be proud of it.Pretenses are for pretenders.You’re just trying to become a better version of your genuine self.‎ ‎63.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?‎ A.If you want to succeed,you have to invest yourself first.‎ B.Upgrading yourself is hard,but you still need to continue.‎ C.Giving up upgrading yourself is just like dropping the ball.‎ D.It’s a kind of responsibility to go on learning though it’s hard.‎ ‎64.The word lament in the last but 4 paragraphs most probably means .‎ A.to express sadness and feeling sorry about something B.to repeat what happens to you in the past of your life C.to show some regretful feeling or thought for your past D.to recognize something that has gone wrong in the past ‎65.According to the passage,we can infer that .‎ A.the busier you are,the happier and better you will be B.what happened shouldn’t prevent you,but protect you C.whoever you are ,just grow where you want to grow D.how well you grow is actually decided by yourself ‎66.How many aspects does the writer illustrate his idea on personal growth?‎ A.3.‎ B.7.‎ C.5.‎ D.6.‎ Section C Directions:Complete the following passage by using the sentences in the box.Each sentence can only be used once.Note that there are w=two sentences more than you need.‎ As 2019 draws to a close,it can be helpful to think about finishing what you have started.With that in mind,here are some thoughts on finishing projects and seasons well.‎ Finishing projects One step to finishing a project comes near the beginning:define what it means for the project to be finished.This could mean getting an article published,submitting a report to your boss or teacher,or creating designs for a product. 67 .‎ In order to finish projects,you must also plan out the steps you will take.Break your big task into smaller ones,and give yourself a short-term deadline for each of them. 68 .‎ Then when you do finish - celebrate!Take some time to enjoy your accomplishment and reward yourself for all your hard work.Also take some time to consider how the project when what you did well,and what needs improvement. 69 .‎ Finishing the year As we come to the end of 2019,it’s good to take some time to pause and reflect on the past year.What goals did you reach or what have you learned?What would you like to do differently next year?‎ While you’re thinking,consider things you’re thankful for them the year.You could make a list of 12,one for each month,or 52,one for each week.Or just write down as many things as you can think of.This will help you end the year with a positive attitude.‎ ‎ 70 .If you made mistakes,recognize them and then move on.No one can change the past,but you can learn from it and create a new future.‎ By finishing projects and years well,you can move toward your long-term goals and set yourself up for future triumphs.‎ I. Summary Writing ‎71.Directions:Read the following passage.Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words.Use your own words as far as possible.‎ Every culture has set rules about how people should act.Patterns of good behavior,or manners,show respect and care for others.Yet the details of how to express respect vary.‎ Greeting people cheerfully is almost always considered polite.But it’s more important in some cultures than others.For example,when you enter a store in France,you should always greet the person working there.Other cultures also value greeting people.But of course the greetings vary as people speak different languages.‎ When I was growing up in the United States,I once participated in a performance at my church.Afterward,someone gave me a compliment,but I felt like I had done a bad job.So I tried to refuse the compliment,saying, “No,I didn’t do that well.” My mother got my attention and told me that was very rude.Later I learned that refusing a compliment is accepted and even approved of in China.‎ Some of the biggest cultural differences have to do with table manners.In North America,it’s polite to eat as quietly as possible.That means chewing with your mouth closed and not slurping(吃东西时发出的声音)your soup.The same goes for burping(打嗝).But in parts of Asia slurping shows that you are enjoying your meal.And burping is a sign of being full and content.‎ There are also differences in how people eat across cultures.For example,in North America and Europe people use forks to bring food to their mouths.But in Thailand,a fork is only used to push food onto a spoon.In India and the Middle East,people eat with their hands.But eating with the left hand is forbidden.This is because the left hand is considered unclean.‎ Yet there are also similar points across cultures.Saying “please” and “thank you,” for example,is almost always polite.If you show appreciation and try to follow local customs,people will generally respond well.Showing kindness can bring people together,no matter what culture they come from.‎ II. Translation Directions:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words given in the brackets. 72.我们不惧风雨，也不畏任何险阻。(or)‎ 73. 戴口罩是阻止病毒传播的有效方式。(keep)‎ 73. 时不我待，时间和历史都属于奋进者。(as)‎ 74. 生命重于泰山，疫情就是命令，防控就是责任。(issue)‎ I. Guided Writing 75. Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.‎ 近年人们欢度新春佳节的方式不尽相同。有些人喜欢在家里聚会，有些人喜欢在餐馆聚餐，还有些人喜欢出国过年……请给你的父母写一封邮件，告诉他们你更喜欢哪种方式，你的文章必须包括：‎ ‎• 简单陈述你喜欢的过年方式 ‎• 建议明年家里过年的方式，并说明理由注意：请勿透露本人真实姓名和学校名称 ‎2020届高三期中考试参考答案 ‎1 -10 CCBDA BADCB 11 - 13 ABD 14 - 16 DAD 17 - 20 CABD ‎21. are running 22. everything 23. facing 24. that 25. to clear 26. underestimated ‎27. that 28. because 29. earlier 30. absorbing ‎31. F 32. H 33. C 34. A 35. J 36. D 37. K 38. G 39. B 40. I ‎41 - 55 DCACA BCDBA CDBAC ‎56 - 59 DACD ‎60 - 62 BCA ‎63 - 66 BADC ‎67 - 70 CEAF 71. It’s about culture difference Greeting cheerfully is polite anywhere Refusing compliments is rude in America but acceptable in China. Making a sound while eating is impolite in North America but not in parts of Asia. For example, people eat differently with people in some areas preferring folks while some with hands. Anyway, similarities still exist like saying “please” and “thank you”.‎ 72. We are not afraid of winds and rains, or any kind of difficulties.‎ 73. Putting on a face mask is an effective way to keep virus from spreading.‎ 74. Time and tide wait for no one as time and history are both on the side of hard workers.‎ 75. Life is of great importance. When a terrible disease/ an epidemic breaks out, a command is issued. It is our responsibility to prevent and control it/ the disease.‎ 听力原文 ⅠListening Comprehension ‎ Section A ‎1. W: Let me see your papers please.‎ M: OK. Here is my visa application and my acceptance letter from Yale's undergraduate department.‎ Q: What is the man?‎ ‎2. M: How long will it take for this parcel to reach Paris?‎ W: How would you like it mailed?‎ Q: Where does this conversation most probably take place?‎ ‎3. M: I know you are keen on travelling. What do you plan to do this summer vacation?‎ W: Considering the experience I had in Sydney last year, I prefer to stay at home.‎ Q: What does the woman imply?‎ ‎4. W: If you waited till the end of this year, you would have the car for less.‎ M: I know. But my workplace is inaccessible by bus and I can 't afford to lose my new job.‎ Q: What will the man probably do?‎ ‎5. M: Do you have time to hang out with me? I want to get something for Mr. Smith's family.‎ W: Do you have anything in mind?‎ Q: What are the man and the woman discussing?‎ ‎6. W: It's supper time. Let's get something to eat. By the way, have you adapted to the food here?‎ M: I think american food is all beef and potatoes and pizza. I'm a little sick of it.‎ Q: What can we learn about the man?‎ ‎7.W: So would you like to be my partner in the project?‎ M: Sure. I just can 't believe you still want to work with me after I messed up last time.‎ Q: How does the man feel about the womans invitation?‎ ‎8. W: I'm a bit concerned about my grades, Mr. Smith.‎ M: But you are getting straight A's, aren't you? That's among the top five in the class.‎ Q: What's the probable relationship between the two speakers?‎ ‎9.W: Emily's voice sounds awful. I could barely hear her M: Yes. She's got a terrible sore throat. The doctor said she shouldn't even attempt to whispe.‎ Q: What can we learn about Emily from the conversation?‎ ‎10. W: I really can't understand why you drink coffee every day. I just take it when I stay up late for finals.‎ M: I drink it for refreshment and to improve my productivity. More than that, I drink it for socialization, such as business negotiation.‎ Q: What can we learn from the conversation?‎ Section B Question 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.‎ Have you ever lost your car in a parking lot? It happens. You park and go shopping. When you get back, you don't have a clue where your car is. Then you start wandering around clicking the panic button on your car keys so the alarm goes off. It can be frustrating, especially on a hot, sunny day.‎ Do you need to install an expensive GPS system to keep track of your car? No. That's too expensive. Plus, you would need to pay a monthly fee just to use it. But now there is a way to track your vehicle without spending a coin.‎ A California-based startup company was able to make this a reality. They created a tiny device that works with your smartphone, and it could be exactly what you're looking for! It's a tracking device the size of a quarter. It's changing the way we keep track of the important things in our lives.‎ It's easy! Install the free TrackR app on your smartphone, connect the app to your device and you're ready to go! Simply attach TrackR to whatever you want to keep labels on. The entire process of setting it up only takes 5 minutes or less. You can attach it to your keys, briefcase wallet, your latest tech devices and anything else you don' t want to lose.Then use the Track app to locate your missing item in seconds.‎ Questions ‎11. Why isn,'t a GPS system a good way to track your car?‎ ‎12. What do we know about TrackR from the passage?‎ ‎13. What can be used to describe trackR?‎ Question 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.‎ In raising clever kids, there are exceptions. It's maltreatment that seems to fuel exceptional achievement more than anything. It's not a gene that enables it-it's great difficulty. For instance, one in three exceptional achievers in all fields that have been studied lost a parent before the age of 15(compared with 18% before modern medicine). That applies equally to prime ministers, American presidents, British business people and exceptional writers. These people are driven by the pain of loss.‎ Of course, exceptional success does require exceptionally hard work. Staying comfortable is not the way. It creates needy, hungry and lonely adults. Emotional grief leads to exceptional achievers. British senior managers are actually more likely to be self-centered than patients in mental hospitals. It's the same in the arts.‎ If you really care a lot about having an exceptional child, you should ensure that your children love you and you love them. By all means have ambitions for them. A child whose parents have no ambition is emotionally neglected, but if they are going to be emotionally healthy and exceptional achievers, ambitions really come from them.‎ Questions ‎14. Among exceptionally successful people, what percentage of them lose a parent before the age of 15?‎ ‎15. Which of the following are more likely to be self-centered according to the passage?‎ ‎16. What is the passage mainly talking about?‎ Question 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.‎ Brent: Hello. Alison Alison: Hi, Brent. You look great! Are you on a diet?‎ Brent: No, but I am getting more exercise. And I did quit smoking recently.‎ Alison: Quit smoking? I thought you said smoking helped relieve your stress.‎ Brent: It did at first. But after I became more aware of the harmful effects of smoking, my perspective changed.‎ Alison: It must have been something pretty serious.‎ Brent: It was. I've been smoking for years, but last month I started coughing really badly.‎ Alison: That's scary It's true that smoking can cause lung cancer, heart disease and other diseases.‎ Brent: I had read about that stuff and didn 't think it applied to me until I got that cough. Then I realized I should take it seriously.‎ Alison: And now that you've quit, the people around you won't be affected by secondhand smoke.‎ Brent: I know! Recently, I've been on my friend's case to quit smoking now that she's pregnant.‎ Alison: That's very dangerous. The baby could get asthma which will affect its entire life.‎ Brent: I read a report by the world Health Organization (WHO) that said a top cause of death for children under the age of five is air pollution. Much of that is from secondhand smoke.‎ Alison Oh. what else?‎ Brent: The report also said that secondhand smoke and air pollution result in about 570,000 child deaths around the world each year. The true harm of tobacco smoke is that it is a silent killer. Have you ever heard of thirdhand smoke?‎ Alison: You mean the poisonous chemicals from tobacco smoke that are left on things like clothes and furniture?‎ Brent: Exactly. So there's really no avoiding the poisons left behind by smoking.‎ Alison: Even using a fan or air conditioner can't get rid of the remains. The poison remains on surfaces for at least six months and is especially dangerous for babies and young children.‎ Brent: I used to think smoking was just a matter of personal choice. But obviously there are more things to consider.‎ Alison I can imagine quitting smoking wasn't easy. But you made the right choice. Good for you.‎ ‎17. Why hadn,'t Brent intended to give up smoking?‎ ‎18. What is the main reason of death for children under the age of five according to a report?‎ ‎19. why did brent say tobacco smoke is a silent killer?‎ ‎20. What does third-hand smoke mean according to the conversation?‎