上海市上海中学高一下学期期中考试英语试题Word含答案

上海市上海中学高一下学期期中考试英语试题Word含答案

上海中学2015学年第二学期高一年级期中考试英语试卷 英语试题 高一 _____ 班 学号_________ 姓名________ 成绩________‎ 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. In a hotel. B. In a library. C. In a restaurant. D. At the airport.‎ 2. A. The man needn’t worry about the exam. B. The man won’t pass the exam tomorrow. C. The man is too late for the exam. D. It’s no use worrying about the exam.‎ 3. A. He is now on a diet. B. He used to lose much weight. C. He has a hard time on the soccer team. D. He has played soccer very often recently.‎ 4. A. $60 B. $42 C. $9 D. $18‎ 5. A. The man is not telling the truth. B. The man actually doesn’t want to exercise. C. The man can find the time if he’s determined. D. The man never exercises in the morning.‎ 6. A. He would like to go out of town, too. B. He will take her shift if her boss agrees. C. He is afraid that her boss won’t agree. D. He wants to know the boss’ shift.‎ 7. A. Classmates. B. Relatives. C. Colleagues. D. Strangers.‎ 8. A. Decorating the room. B. Pleasure in helping others. C. Preparing for a surprise party. D. Asking Mike for help.‎ 1. A. Empty her hands. B. Help the man. C. Carry all the boxes. D. Get past the man.‎ 2. A. She should move alone. B. She should ask others instead of him. C. She should ask for more help from others. D. She should make sure she is free that day.‎ 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.‎ Question 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.‎ 3. A. Because her husband was promoted. B. Because she was a housewife. C. Because there might be potential buyers seeing the house. D. Because the real estate agent would come any time.‎ 4. A. Over a month. B. Over three weeks. C. About two days. D. Only one day.‎ 5. A. Because she couldn’t sell the house. B. Because the house was untidy. C. Because she didn’t comb her hair. D. Because they were satisfied with the house.‎ Question 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.‎ 6. A. Two factors in intelligence. B. A story of identical twins. C. The importance of environment. D. How to develop a higher IQ.‎ 7. A. Because the researchers did an experiment on human intelligence. B. Because they were abandoned by their parents. C. Because only one was able to enter college. D. Because their parents died when they were only babies.‎ 8. A. John got better education than his identical brother, Peter. B. Children growing up in wealthy families are smarter. C.‎ ‎ Environment is important to the development of one’s intelligence. D. An isolated community has more educational opportunities.‎ 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 Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.‎ Why doesn’t Mr. Lewis want to go back to the Tooth-cream Limited Company?‎ Because he doesn’t see much ___S1___ for him to develop there.‎ What does he need now?‎ He needs as much ___S2___ as possible.‎ What has he applied to be?‎ A ___S3___.‎ What’s his understanding of this post?‎ A person must be understandable, pleasant, ___S4___ and polite to do this job well.‎ Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.‎ Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.‎ Why does Peter want to move?‎ Because he is ___S5___ the noisy guy next to his door.‎ How is his room?‎ It's ___S6___, but a little smaller.‎ How much will he pay for one month?‎ ‎___S7___.‎ How does he go to work?‎ By ___S8___.‎ 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.‎ 17. Some of the passengers appear ______ in the accident. A.‎ ‎ to be injured B. having been injured C. to have been injured D. being injured 17. He insisted on ______ Dr. Turner instead of Mr. Turner. A. his being called B. him to be called C. his calling D. him to call 18. When hearing that the first prize was awarded to him, Terry stood up, ______. A. surprised B. to be surprised C. surprising D. having surprised 19. Teachers appreciate ______ that parents are interested in their children’s progress. A. to know B. to be known C. knowing D. having known 20. The idea for the new machine came to Mr. Baber while ______ to his invention. A. devoting himself B. he was devoted C. devoted D. being devoted 21. I would love ______ to the party last night, but I had to work extra hours to finish a report. A. going B. having gone C. to go D. to have gone 22. One of the earliest magicians ______ on stage was a Frenchman, known as the Father of Modern Magic. A.to perform B. to be performing C. to be performed D. performed 23. Fire insurance is meant to protect people and businesses from possible losses ______ from unexpected fire. A. resulted B. to be resulted C. having resulted D. resulting 24. The X is a diagram of two paths. This is why we call people exes, because the paths that cross in the middle end up ______ at the end. A. separated B. to separate C. to be separated D. separating 25. ‎______ with other countries can bring us much more development of economy. A. Having contacted B. Contact C. Contacting D. Being contacted 26. He has no special fault except ______ he smokes too much. A. for B. when C. that D. what 27. You are saying that everyone should be equal, and this is ______ I disagree. A. why B. where C. what D. how 17. The research program had been supported for 20 years by a private organization ______ the government funded it. A. unless B. after C. before D. once 18. ‎______ no wonder that the world’s fastest growing energy industries are now renewable like wind and solar power. A. There is B. It is C. That is D. This is 19. Teachers should create an environment ______ children are taught how to solve problem of learning by themselves. A. where B. why C. which D. whose 20. ‎-Must I do some reading in English every day to improve comprehension? -Well, you can never read ______ much while learning a foreign language. A. so B. too C. that D. very 21. He could just ______ a dark shape moving towards him. A. make out B. make for C. make up D. make up for 22. If it’s convenient for you, I’d like to ______ your house tonight. A. call for B. call on C. call at D. call in 23. The scientist was so ______ with his historical research that he neglected sleep and meals. A. filled B. confused C. entertained D. occupied 24. Fresh milk is ______ to the people in this country everywhere. A. accessible B. approachable C. possible D. available Section B Direction: 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. drive B. challenges C. generally D. expectations E. demand F. managed G. interestingly H. display I. performances J. struggled K. offer ‎ China and India may be Asia’s largest economies, but they aren’t the only countries with growth potential on the continent. Southeast Asian countries can also ___41___ great investment opportunities. Thailand, known as the “land of smiles” because of the expression its natural beauty ‎ and friendly people inspire, is a country where we believe the economic prospects could give investors reasons to smile too. ‎ Unlike other Southeast Asian nations, Thailand (known as Siam until 1939) ___42___ to escape European colonial rule. That doesn’t mean Thailand has escaped Western influence, or internal conflict. Protests and periods of military rule have caused social and economic disturbance throughout its history, and political leaders today have ___43___ to negotiate with opposing forces and reform the constitution.‎ Thailand has endured other ___44___, too, such as the financial crisis in the late 1990s, a tsunami which struck in 2004 and disastrous floods in 2011. All of these events caused serious economic setbacks, but Thailand has been skillful at battling back from hardship.‎ An example of this fighting spirit was on full ___45___ when Thailand’s GDP growth sank in 2011 to a mere 0.1% in the wake of flooding there, but then quickly recovered. While forecasts differ slightly, recently, Thailand’s central bank raised its ___46___ for 2012 GDP growth to 5.9%, with growth forecast at 4.9% for 2013. Policymakers said stronger-than-expected expansion of private investment helped ___47___ improved growth prospects.‎ Domestic economic strength helped Thailand’s stock market post one of the best ___48___ in Asia (and even the world) in 2012, with the benchmark Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) Index returning more than 35%. Industry data showed loan growth supported banking stocks in particular. ___49___, over the past two years, some European banks—dealing with a debt crisis at home—withdrew from some emerging markets; this seems to have benefited local lenders in Thailand. The Thai construction industry was another well-performing sector story, as suggestions that an increase in Thai infrastructure（基础设施） projects could further increase ___50___ for building materials.‎ III. Reading Comprehension ‎ Section A Direction: 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.‎ Too much eye contact is instinctively felt to be rude, and in a business context, it may also be regarded as a deliberate intention to make “the other” feel at a disadvantage. So unless you have in ‎ mind doing one of those things, it’s better to ___51___ too much eye contact.‎ Too little, ___52___, can make you appear uneasy, unprepared, and insincere. In its analysis of patients’ ___53___, for example, one large county hospital found, that 9-out-of-10 letters included mention of poor doctor-patient eye contact, a failure which was generally interpreted as “___54___ of caring.”‎ ‎“Just the right” amount of eye contact – the amount that produces a feeling of mutual ___55___ and trustworthiness – will vary with situations, settings, personality types, gender and cultural differences. As a general rule, though, direct eye contact ranging from 30% to 60% of the time during a conversation – more when you are listening, less when you are ___56___ – should make for a comfortable productive atmosphere.‎ And did you know these other facts about eye contact?‎ ‎• We reduce eye contact when we are talking about something shameful or ___57___, when we are sad or depressed, and when we are accessing internal thoughts or emotions.‎ ‎• We increase eye contact when dealing with people we like, ___58___, or who have power over us. In more intense or private conversations we naturally look at each other more often and hold that gaze for ___59___ periods of time. In fact, we ___60___ relationships by the amount of eye contact exchanged: the greater the eye contact, the closer the relationship.‎ ‎• We avoid eye contact in elevators, subways, crowded buses or trains – in elevators we face the door, in the others we stare at our Smartphones – because it helps us ___61___ the insecurity of having our personal space invaded. ‎ ‎• The biggest body language myth（错误观念） about liars is that they avoid eye contact. While some liars (most often, children) find it difficult to lie while looking ___62___ at you, many liars actually try to “prove” that they are not lying by making too much eye contact and holding it too long.‎ ‎ Eye contact is so powerful a force because it is connected with humans’ earliest ___63___ patterns. Children who could attract and maintain eye contact, and therefore increase ___64___, had the best chance of being fed and cared for. Today, newborns instinctively lock eyes with their caregivers, and the power of that infantile eye contact still has its impact on the adult mind. Whether it’s shifty-eyed guilt or wide-eyed innocence, we ___65___ assign enormous trust to the signals we give and get when we look into each other in the eyes.‎ 51. A. create B. avoid C. block D. occupy 52. A. in the mean time B. in an instant C. on the other hand D. without doubt 53. A. complaints B. instructions C. questions D. expectations 54. A. intention B. shift C. lack D. complication 55. A. efficiency B. awareness C. reaction D. appreciation 56. A. speaking B. writing C. reading D. learning 57. A. mysterious B. embarrassing C. offensive D. dishonest 58. A. admire B. imitate C. imagine D. attract 59. A. later B. briefer C. longer D. fuller 60. A. create B. improve C. treat D. judge 61. A. protect B. convey C. master D. manage 62. A. simply B. constantly C. directly D. attentively 63. A. behavior B. survival C. working D. eating 64. A. attention B. safety C. importance D. exposure 65. A. similarly B. automatically C. fiercely D. fairly Section B Direction: Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them in passage A, B and C, 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)‎ English is a fun language, and even though it’s considered an accessible and relatively easy one to learn, with 750,000 words and spelling that can throw off even the most skilled learner, learning English fast can seem impossible. Take the following tips on how to learn English faster as your starting point and you’ll master this wonderful language in no time!‎ TIP 1. ______‎ Classic literature, paperbacks, newspapers, websites, emails, your social media feed: if it’s in English, read it. Why? Well, this content will be full of juicy new vocabulary, as well as a fair amount you already know. This helps you improve quickly, as repeated exposure to learned vocabulary gives you new examples in context, therefore reinforcing those words in your mind. ‎ On the other hand, learning new words and expressions is essential to building your vocabulary, particularly in a language like English with so many words! ‎ TIP 2. ACTIVELY TAKE NOTE OF NEW VOCABULARY This tip is a classic one for good reason: it works! When learning, we often enjoy a new word or phrase so much that forgetting it seems impossible. But trust us, not everything sticks the first time. To fight this, get into the habit of carrying around a notebook. Whenever you hear or read a new word or expression, write it down in context: that is, in a sentence and with its meaning noted. This saves you time as you won’t return to that word and ask yourself: “What did that word/expression mean again?”‎ TIP 3. TALK WITH REAL LIVE HUMANS What is a language for if not to communicate? It’s true that speaking a language helps it stick in your head far better than only reading or writing it. Just think of how many times you’ve heard people say that they “understand, but can’t speak English.” A lot of would-be English speakers have turned talking into a huge obstacle that only serves to psyche them out. Don’t be like that. Seek out native speakers for an informal language exchange, enroll in a course, or take classes online.‎ TIP 4. SUBSCRIBE TO PODCASTS (IN ENGLISH)‎ Like humor? Politics? Blogging? Cooking? With topics covering every interest imaginable, there are English-speaking podcasts out there for you. Subscribe to a few and listen or watch while going to school or work. At first, you might find the native accents difficult, but stick with it and you’ll soon start to understand what you hear (as well as learning lots of new vocabulary from a native speaker!)‎ 51. Which of the following is the best heading for TIP 1? A. START WITH READING WHAT YOU REALLY NEED B. USE CONTEXTUAL CLUES TO BUILD YOUR VOCABULARY C. READ ALL THE PRINTED MATERIALS YOU CAN BUY D. READ EVERYTHING YOU CAN GET YOUR HANDS ON 52. The phrase “psyche them out” is closest in meaning to “______”. A. make them discouraged B. cause them trouble C. relieve their stress D. affect their fluency 51. Which strategy of learning new words and expressions is NOT mentioned? A. Reading English materials. B. Noting them down in context. C. Talking with native speakers. C. Listening to English podcasts.‎ 52. According to the passage, listening to English-speaking Podcasts ______. A. enables you to like humor, politics, blogging and cooking. B. is allowed at school or at work and they can be customized C. gets you to be gradually familiar with the native accents D. helps you to overcome the difficulty of learning new words ‎(B)‎ 51. This page is intended for those who ______. A. want to visit New England Aquarium B. are interested in marine creatures C. would like to take the MBTA Blue Line D. want to protect our blue planet 52. If a visitor would like to enter the New England Aquarium at 5:30 p.m., he can visit it on ______. A. Monday B. Sunday C. Thanksgiving Day D. Christmas Day 53. If a visitor would like to get discounts at the Gift Shop, he can ______. A. choose the entry time online B. buy combination tickets C. join the membership D. call 617-973-5206‎ 54. Which statement is NOT true? A. One can choose the entry time in advance at the Box Office. B. Group visits need to be reserved over the phone. C. Unlimited free admission for a year only applies to members. D. The Aquarium is state-owned and supported by admission fees.‎ ‎(C)‎ Spelling bees have always been cute. But they’re about to get cuter, because now they will actually be about something. The National Spelling Bee has announced that hereafter, contestants will have to know the definitions of words as well as how to write them out. The latter is cruel mechanics, which only became a thing to master and compete in because of English’s awkward and random spelling system. In countries where writing actually corresponds regularly with how words are pronounced, there is no such thing as a spelling bee.‎ Yet in those countries, there is often more of a love for the language itself, even among less educated people. And loving your language means a command of its vocabulary beyond the level of the everyday. This appreciation shows up in things they say that would not “translate” into American. A Russian friend of mine once said she fell in love with her husband because of “his Russian.” Note how hard it is to imagine an American woman saying what hooked her on her husband was “his English.” “The way he talked,” maybe, but not something as specific as his command of the language in an artistic sense. ‎ I recently attended a conference where Castilians（西班牙王室） gave the opening addresses, in a distinctly formal layer of Spanish. In English this would have sounded extremely boring even at a university. You can buy volumes of high literature and poetry at an ordinary train station in Spain. At Long Island railroad stops in America, not.‎ Yet even in America, there was once a richer love of English for its own sake. H.L. Mencken knocked Warren Harding for “the worst English that I have ever encountered.” Today we have knocked George W. Bush for “the way he talks” but not something as formal as “his English.”‎ Today we live in a society where in 2001, then President of the University of California Richard Atkinson got good press with his announced horror that high school students “spend hours each month — directly and indirectly — preparing for the SAT, studying long lists of verbal analogies（类比） such as ‘untruthful is to mendaciousness’ as ‘circumspect is to caution’.” In the old days, that was called, well, school.‎ Currently, America’s love for language focuses on the informal. Rap and spoken word have reawakened the country to poetry in itself. Texting and Twitter encourage creative uses of casual language, in ways I have celebrated widely. But we’ve fallen behind on enjoying the formal layer of our language. Critics such as Stefan Fatsis have argued that adding a comprehension component to the spelling bee is, ironically, “small-minded.” It isn’t. It’s getting back in touch with loving our native language, something ordinary in most cultures on earth—but so long unknown to us that the Fatsises and Atkinsons among us can barely imagine it.‎ 51. Writing out a word in a spelling bee is difficult because ______. A. it is a thing to master and compete in B. people do not feel it cute any more C. there is no spelling bee in other countries D. English spelling system is random 52. We can safely conclude from paragraph 2 and 3 that ______. A. less educated people in other countries like the language itself B. American people don’t appreciate English in its formal form C. an American woman will be easily attracted to a man’s way of talking D. a formal layer of English can only be found at an American university 53. It is implied in Paragraph 5 that ______ A.‎ ‎ the public felt the same horror as Richard Atkinson did B. SAT didn’t need so much attention from the students C. high school students should go to school to prepare SAT D. verbal analogies should have been taught in the old days 51. According to the author, Americans need spelling bees and vocabulary tests because ______ A. they need to avoid being small-minded B. Rap and spoken words are not artistic enough C. Fatsises and Atkinsons can barely imagine it D. they need to focus more on formal English IV. Grammar: Fill in the blanks Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word. For the other blanks, fill in each blank with one proper word. Make sure that your answers are grammatically correct. ‎ The Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of Australia's most well-known and ___1___ (photograph) landmarks. It is the world's largest (but not the longest) steel arch bridge with the top of the bridge ___2___ (stand) 134 metres above the harbour. It is fondly known by the locals as the 'Coathanger' because of its arch-based design.‎ The Sydney Harbour Bridge construction started in 1924 and took 1,400 men eight years ___3___ (build) at a cost of 4.2 million. Six million hand driven rivets（铆钉） and 53,000 tonnes of steel ___4___ (use) in its construction. It now carries eight traffic lanes and two rail lines, one ___5___ each direction, but at the time of its construction the two eastern lanes were tram tracks. They were converted to road traffic when Sydney closed down its tram system in the 1950s.‎ BridgeClimb started in 1998 and attracts tourists and locals alike to climb the monument. After ___6___ (climb) through catwalks and up ladders and stairs, people will find the view absolutely breathtaking. There are day, twilight and night climbs and a group of twelve will leave for a climb every ten minutes. The safety precautions（预防措施） taken include a blood alcohol reading and a Climb Simulator（模拟器）, ___7___ shows climbers the climbing conditions that ‎ might be experienced on the Bridge.‎ By all reports, BridgeClimb is fantastic and one of the 'must dos' while on a trip to Sydney, with royals and celebrities such as Prince Frederik and Princess Mary of Denmark, Matt Damon, Hugo Weaving, Sarah Ferguson, Cathy Freeman, Kylie Minogue and KostyaTszyu all ___8___ (do)the Climb.‎ V. Translation Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.‎ 1. 请牢记：好习惯能对我们的日常生活产生积极影响，但培养起来却不简单。(mind)‎ 2. 不可否认的是，那些总是接触英语环境的人在英语学习方面具有优势。(expose)‎ 3. 信不信由你，你一到达山顶并俯瞰整个城市时，疲劳就会立刻消失。(the instant)‎ 4. 上个星期天，随着越来越多国内外游客涌入，这个受人欢迎的旅游胜地变得过于拥挤，而不得不提前关闭。(with, oblige)‎ 上海中学2015学年第二学期期中考试英语试题（答案）‎ I. Listening Comprehension ‎1-5 ADDBC 6-10 BACBC 11-13 CBD 14-16 CDC S1. chance S2. experience S3. salesman S4. humorous S5. fed up with S6. nice and bright S7. 700 dollars S8.car II. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A ‎17-21 CAACB 22-26 DADDB 27-31 CBCBA 32-36 BACDD Section B ‎41-50 KFJBHDAIGE III. Reading Comprehension ‎ Section A ‎51-65 BCACD ABACD DCBAB Section B ‎66-69 DACC 70-73 ABCD 74-77 DBAD IV. Grammar: Fill in the blanks ‎1. photographed 2. standing 3. to build 4. were used ‎5. in 6. climbing 7. which 8. having done V. Translation 1. 请牢记：好习惯能对我们的日常生活产生积极影响，但培养起来却不简单。(mind) 3’‎ Please bear in mind that good habits can have a positive effect on our daily life, but (they) are not easy to cultivate.‎ 2. 不可否认的是，那些总是接触英语环境的人在英语学习方面具有优势。(expose) 4’‎ There’s no denying (the fact) that those (who are) always exposed to an English-speaking environment have an advantage in English learning.‎ 3. 信不信由你，你一到达山顶并俯瞰整个城市时，疲劳就会立刻消失。(the instant) 4’‎ Believe it or not, the instant you reach the top of the mountain and have a bird’s eye view of the whole city, tiredness / exhaustion will immediately disappear.‎ 4. 上个星期天，随着越来越多国内外游客涌入，这个受人欢迎的旅游胜地变得过于拥挤，而不得不提前关闭。(with, oblige) 4’‎ Last Sunday, with more and more tourists at home and abroad flooding / coming / storming in, this popular tourist attraction became overcrowded and was obliged to close / be closed ahead of schedule.‎ 听力原文：‎ 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. W: We’ve reserved a single room for you. M: Thank you. I think I must check in now. Q: Where is the man?(A)‎ 2. M: I’m really worried about passing the exam tomorrow. W: It’s too late to worry about it, Joe. Q: What does the woman mean?(D)‎ 1. W: John seems to have lost a lot of weight recently. M: Yes. He’s been training hard with the soccer team. Q: What do we know about John?(D)‎ 2. M: How much are these T-shirts? Are they also on sale? W: Yes, they are usually $30 a piece, but they are on sale and you can get 30 percent off. Q: How much are two pieces?(B)‎ 3. M: I want to exercise but never seem to find the time. W: Why not do it first thing in the morning. Q: What does the woman mean?(C)‎ 4. W: Dave, can you fill in for me tonight at the restaurant? I’d like to go out of town. M: Sure, if it’s ok with your boss. When is your shift? Q: What does the man mean?(B)‎ 5. W: I’m going to have a cup of tea after this lesson. It’s tiring sitting all day listening to the teachers. How about you? M: I’m going to the post office to send a letter to my sister overseas. Q: What is the probably relationship between the two speakers?(A)‎ 6. W: Would you help me with the decorations? M: Yes. It would be my pleasure to help you get the house ready for the surprise party! I think Mike will be very surprised. Q: What are they talking about?(C)‎ 7. W: You look like you have your hands full. Do you need some help carrying those boxes? M: I sure do. Q: What will the woman do next?(B)‎ 8. W: I’m moving to a new place tomorrow. Could you possibly give me a hand? M: Sure. Why not ask around the department and see if some of the other students will be free too? Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?(C)‎ 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.‎ Question 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.‎ When my husband was promoted, we put our house up for sale. Three weeks later, it was still on the market. I became a busy housekeeper. Every room had to be kept tidy, and dishes had to be washed and put away when used. Then one day the doorbell rang unexpectedly at 8 a.m. Sleepily, I opened the door and saw our agent standing there with a couple from New York. “There had been no time to call,” he explained, “because the couple had to catch a plane home.”‎ The three people made their way past the dirty breakfast dishes on the kitchen table and into a bedroom with unmade beds. As I retreated into a bathroom to comb my hair, I heard the man say something to his wife. Then they both laughed.‎ Two days later, the agent phoned to tell me that the couple had bought the house. He repeated what the buyer had said when he handed over the check the following day: “That house has a warm, lived-in feeling, just like ours.”‎ 1. Why did she become a busy housekeeper? (C)‎ 2. How long did it take for her to sell the house? (B)‎ 3. Why did the couple laugh? (D)‎ Question 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.‎ An individual’s intelligence is determined by two factors. The first is the kind of brain he is born with. But no matter how good a brain he has to begin with, an individual will have a low level of intelligence unless he has opportunities to learn. So the second factor is the kind of environment that affects him.‎ The importance of environment can be demonstrated by the case history of the identical twins, Peter and John. When the twins were three months old, their parents died, and they were placed in separate homes. Peter was brought up by parents of low intelligence in an isolated community with poor educational opportunities. John, however, was educated in the home of well-to-do ‎ parents who had been to college. The environmental difference continued until the twins were in their late teens. When they were given tests to measure their intelligence, John’s IQ was 125.25 points higher than the average and 40 points higher than his identical brother.‎ 1. What does the passage mainly talk about? (C)‎ 2. Why the identical twins were separated? (D)‎ 3. What does John’s higher IQ illustrate? (C)‎ 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 W: Good afternoon, Mr. Lewis. We’re interested in your application, but of course, I want to ask you some questions first.‎ M: Yes, please do.‎ W: Why don’t you want to go back to the Tooth-cream Limited Company? It’s a good firm, isn’t it?‎ M: Yes, it is. But it’s a small business and there doesn’t seem to be much chance for me to develop there.‎ W: Well, what do you want to do then?‎ M: I want to get on, and I need as much experience as possible.‎ W: Do you know anything about selling?‎ M: No, I don’t. But I have some idea about it.‎ W: Oh. Tell me what you think makes a good salesman.‎ M: First, he must believe in what he’s selling.‎ W: All right. What else?‎ M: Well, a good salesman must understand people. He should be pleasant and humorous, and he must be polite.‎ W Well, young man, let’s see what you can do. Here’s my secretary’s case. Sell it to me.‎ M: Er, now madam?‎ W: Yes, now.‎ ‎17. chance 18. experience 19. salesman 20. humorous Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.‎ W: Hi, Peter. Come on in.‎ M: Sorry to disturb you, but I can't wait to see the apartment. You know, I am fed up with that noisy guy next to my door.‎ W: No problem. You see, here's the spare room.‎ M: Er ..., it's nice and bright, but seems a little bit smaller for me.‎ W: You can put some of your things in the sitting-room which we share. I don't mind, anyway.‎ M: Thanks. Which room is yours?‎ W: That one, over there.‎ M: Quite big and looks comfortable. Well, how much need I pay for one month?‎ W: The landlord charged me 1,200 dollars for the whole apartment. If you do not object, you can pay half of it and another 100 for your car parking.‎ M: Ok, it's a deal. I'll move here this Sunday. By the way, how do you go to work every day since it's quite far from the company?‎ W: First by bus and then by subway.‎ M: Oh, from next Monday you can go to work and come back in my car together with me, if you'd like to.‎ W: Can I? Oh, it's very kind of you, Peter.‎ ‎(21. fed up with 22. nice and bright 23. 700 dollars 24. car)‎