2016-2017学年上海市金山中学高二5月学习水平检查英语试题 Word版

2016-2017学年上海市金山中学高二5月学习水平检查英语试题 Word版

‎2016-2017学年上海市金山中学高二5月学习水平检查英语试题 ‎（考试时间：120分钟　满分：150分　命题人：张花　审核人：杨晓丽）‎ 第I卷 (共95分)‎ I. Listening ComprehensionPart AShort ConversationsDirections：In Part A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. 1. A. $1. B. 50 cents. C. $1.20. D. 40 cents.‎ ‎2. A. Friends B. Newly-married couple ‎ C. Husband and wife D. Landlady and tenant（租客）‎ ‎3. A. They are making a list for the wedding reception.‎ ‎ B. They are talking about the reduction of the wedding cost.‎ ‎ C. They are talking about the entertainment on the wedding day.‎ ‎ D. They are making a wedding program list.‎ ‎4. A. Plastic baskets. B. Teddy bears. C. Horse shoes. D. Personalized CDs.‎ ‎5. A. She wonders if he has thought about his ideas. ‎ ‎ B. She thinks he should sit down and write the essay.‎ ‎ C. She’s suggesting he draft an outline.‎ ‎ D. She wants him to read the essay out.‎ ‎6. A. To come back soon. B. To pick up her friends.‎ ‎ C. To wait for the bus. D. To return with information about the buses.‎ ‎7. A. He can speak French and English. B. He can speak only English.‎ ‎ C. He can speak only French. D. He can speak several languages.‎ ‎8. A. The pack. B. The news. C. The weather. D. The broadcast.‎ ‎9. A. Because she has some other arrangements. B. Because she doesn’t like to do so.‎ ‎ C. Because she is busy with her work. D. Because she has to take an exam.‎ ‎10. A. In a lab. B. In a cinema. C. In a school. D. In a theatre.‎ Part B Passages Directions:In Part B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers in 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. The public will understand him and learn from him.‎ ‎ B. The public will notice only shapes and colors in his work.‎ ‎ C. The public will teach him something.‎ ‎ D. The public will believe what he says in his work.‎ ‎12. A. Because most painters do not express themselves well.‎ ‎ B. Because a painter uses unusual words and phrases.‎ ‎ C. Because a painter uses shapes and colors instead of words.‎ ‎ D. Because many painters do not say anything.‎ ‎13. A. Meaningful in themselves. B. Only beautiful.‎ ‎ C. A reflection of his experiences. D. Worth looking at.‎ Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.‎ ‎14. A. Their communication sounds like whistle. ‎ ‎ B. They feed on plants in the sea.‎ ‎ C. The sound waves dolphins produce will rebound（回弹）when meeting obstacles.‎ ‎ D. They can tell where their food is by making whistle-like sound.‎ ‎15. A. Giving performance. B. Using tools.‎ ‎ C. Talking with humans D. Catching sea animals.‎ ‎16. A. Dolphins may not be as intelligent as humans expect.‎ ‎ B. All dolphins are so smart as to receive training for performance.‎ ‎ C. There was heated debate about dolphin’s intelligence.‎ ‎ D. Dolphins will be as intelligent as human beings.‎ Part C Longer Conversations Directions:In Part C, you will hear two longer conversations, and you will be asked two questions on each of the conversations. The conversations will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers in your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. ‎ Questions 17 and 18 are based on the following conversation.‎ ‎17. A. The coming examination. B. His grade in English.‎ ‎ C. His application for scholarship. D. The paper for credit.‎ ‎18. A. To keep a busy job. B. To please his parents. ‎ ‎ C. To keep a scholarship. D. To get some extra exercise.‎ Questions 19 and 20 are based on the following conversation.‎ ‎19. A. Biology. B. Economics. C. Chemistry. D. A driver’s license.‎ ‎20. A. 10 years. B. 6 years. C. 2 years. D. 4 years.‎ II. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A Directions: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages 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.‎ When a consumer finds that an item she or he bought is faulty or in some other way does not live up to the manufacturer’s claims, the first step is to present the warranty（保证书）, or any other records (21) ______ might help, at the store of purchase. ‎ In most cases, this action (22) ______ (produce) results. However, if it does not, there are various means the consumer (23) ______ use to gain satisfaction. A simple and common method used by many consumers is to complain directly to the store manager. In general, the “higher up” his or her complaint, the faster he or she can expect it (24) ______ (settle). In such a case, it is usually settled in the consumer’s favor, assuming he or she has a just claim. ‎ Consumers should complain (25) ______ person whenever possible, but if they cannot get to the place of purchase, it is acceptable to phone or write the complaint in a letter.‎ Complaining is usually (26) ______ (effective) when it is done politely but firmly, and especially when the consumer can demonstrate what is wrong with the item in question. If this cannot be done, the consumer will succeed best (27) ______ presenting specific information as to what is wrong, instead of by making general statements. For example, “The left speaker does not work at all and the sound (28) ______ (come) out of the right one is unclear” is better than “This stereo does not work”. The store manager may advise the consumer to write to the manufacturer. If so, the consumer should do this, (29) ______ (state) the complaint as politely and firmly as possible. ‎ If a polite complaint does not achieve the (30) ______ (desire) result, the consumer can go to a step further. She or he can threaten to take the seller to court or report the seller to a private or public organization responsible for protecting consumer’s rights.‎ 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. labels B. average C. requires D. aware E. situation F. dropped G. clubs H. packaged I. exercise J. increasing K. medical Americans know the benefits of having a healthy diet. In school, children learn to eat a variety of healthy foods. People grow up ___31___ of the value of counting calories. They hear about the health dangers of chemicals added to ___32___ food. They realize they shouldn’t eat too many sweets or fats. Many American consumers read ___33___ carefully for nutrition information. Th at way they can compare products and eat the best foods. ‎ Keeping fit — or maybe getting in shape — is often high on the list of New Year’s resolutions for Americans. In the past two decades, fitness has become a fashion. Many Americans have joined health ___34___ to work out with professional equipment. Sports stores sell sports shoes and clothing for every possible exercise ___35___. People can even buy weights and equipment and set up their own exercise center at home! ‎ Statistics give health experts good reason to be disappointed. Americans exercise less than they used to. The number of people taking part in fitness activities ___36___ from 41.7 million in 1991 to only 32 million in 1993. Among high school students, only 37 percent ___37___ three times per week. However, 70 percent of teenagers watch at least an hour of TV every day, and 38 percent watch over three hours. As a result, the ___38___ American gained eight pounds during the 1980’s. At least one-third of Americans weigh 20 percent more than their ideal weight. ‎ Still, by many standands, Americans enjoy good health; ___39___ care in the United States, while expensive, is among the best in the world. The U.S. Government ___40___ strict food inspections to ensure that food is of the highest quality. Food producers must label products accurately. Many resources, such as magazines, TV programs and even the Internet, allow people to find out how to improve their health. Americans know how to make themselves more healthy. They just need to do it.‎ III. 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 in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.‎ Auditing（旁听）classes at university is an ideal way of learning or trying out new areas of study without committing yourself. You can study alongside fellow students without any obligation to ___41___ in formal assessments or gain credits for your degree.‎ The trend of auditing university classes has ___42___ across universities. Recently, Fudan Postgraduate, a publication by Fudan University, even ___43___ a map guide on its campus. Altogether, it features 25 courses, including details of lectures, venues, times and recommendations. Students can design their own auditing ___44___ based on a handy map. Zhu, editor of the guide, said that she has ___45___ from the trend herself – she successfully moved from a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry to her current one after auditing classes. “Visiting classes helped me a lot. The teachers of outstanding courses seldom teach strictly according to textbooks, which is attractive to students. Their tutoring methods have ___46___ my mind,” Zhu said.‎ Other students audit purely out of ___47___. Shi Shuai, 22, a senior majoring in administration management at Shantou University, attended courses in economics and finance for one year. “It is a great way to explore professional knowledge outside your ___48___,” said Shi, who acquired the basics of accounting and finance management. ‎ Despite the ___49___ of learning in an open environment, university administrators remind us that there are still rules to follow. Not all classes accept outsiders, especially minority language classes and science modules. These are often taught in small groups to ensure the ___50___ of learning, or require special equipment and individual instruction, which is only ___51___ to registered students who pay tuition fees.‎ Regulations vary across departments and universities. According to Huang Xiaoxiong, a journalism teacher at Fudan University, students need to ensure that auditing a class is permitted. “It is about basic manners. You need to let the teacher know about your ___52___,” he explained. “It’s polite to greet the teacher when attending a course. Participate in discussions, but do not distract others,” Huang added. “It’s okay to hand in homework assigned by the teacher, but expect general advice rather than careful correction.”‎ Auditing classes ___53___ or beyond one’s ability can be a waste of time, warns Xu Jun, 27, HR manager at Guangzhou Automobile Industry Group. “It’s good to audit some classes. But you have to manage your time well, as you can’t get any academic credit or formal ___54___ for these courses,” Xu suggested. “Even though your interests are important, your ___55___ is the first thing to consider at university.”‎ ‎41. A. limitation B. hesitation C. participate D. tendency ‎ ‎42. A. swept B. split C. smashed D. survived ‎43. A. imposed B. inserted C. extended D. released ‎44. A. habit B. route C. data D. rule ‎45. A. benefited B. transferred C. suffered D. managed ‎46. A. kept B. burdened C. expanded D. changed ‎47. A. kindness B. interest C. pressure D. instinct ‎48. A. major B. campus C. control D. potential ‎49. A. instructions B. advantages C. possibilities D. qualifications ‎50. A. effectiveness B. uniqueness C. consciousness D. seriousness ‎51. A. affordable B. portable C. adaptable D. available ‎52. A. preference B. existence C. expectation D. performance ‎53. A. regularly B. purposefully C. moderately D. aimlessly ‎54. A. education B. investigation C. recognition D. comment ‎55. A. decision B. diligence C. devotion D. degree Section B Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statement. 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)‎ People who drink alcohol earn more at their jobs than non-drinkers, according to a US study that highlighted “social capital（社交资本）”gained from drinking. ‎ The study concluded that drinkers earn ten to fourteen percent more than teetotalers, and that men who drink socially bring home an additional seven percent in pay. ‎ ‎“Social drinking builds social capital,” said Edward Stringham, an economics professor, “Social drinkers are outgoing, building relationships, and keeping in contacts, which results in bigger paychecks.” ‎ The researchers said the most likely explanation is that drinkers have a wider range of social contacts that help provide better job and business opportunities. ‎ ‎“Drinkers may be able to socialize more with clients and co-workers, giving drinkers an advantage in important relationships. Drinking may also provide individuals with opportunities to learn people, business, and social skills.”‎ They also said these conclusions provide arguments against policies aimed at controlling alcohol use in university and public places.‎ ‎“Not only do anti-alcohol policies reduce drinkers’ fun, but they may also decrease earnings,” the study said, “One of the consequences of alcohol restrictions is that they push drinking into private behavior. By preventing people from drinking in public, anti-alcohol policies ignores one of the most important aspects of drinking: increased social capital.”‎ The researchers found some differences in the economic effects of drinking among men and women. They concluded that men who drink earn ten percent more than non-drinkers and women drinkers earn fourteen percent more than non-drinkers. ‎ However, unlike men, who get a seven percent income increase from drinking in bars, women drinkers who visit bars frequently do not show higher earnings than those who do not visit bars. ‎ ‎56. The underlined word “teetotalers” in paragraph two is closest in meaning to _______. ‎ ‎ A. pay checkers B. non-drinkers C. co-workers D. women drinkers ‎57. What’s NOT the consequence of anti-alcohol policy?‎ ‎ A. More people drink in private.‎ ‎ B. There is less alcohol in universities.‎ ‎ C. Drinkers earn more because they spend less on drinking. ‎ ‎ D. Drinkers get less fun from drinking. ‎ ‎58. What can we infer from the result of the study?‎ ‎ A. To build social capital, you have no choice but to drink.‎ ‎ B. Drinking is a good and common way to increase social capital.‎ ‎ C. Drinkers may be provided more opportunities.‎ ‎ D. Drinkers build wider social contacts. ‎ ‎(B)‎ City Varieties The Headrow, Leeds. Tel. 430808‎ Oct. 10—11 only A Night at the varieties. All the fun of an old music hall with Barry Cryer, Duggle Brown, 6 dancers, Mystina, Jon Barker, Anne Duval and the Tony Harrison Trio. Laugh again at the old jokes and listen to your favourite songs.‎ Performances: 8 pm nightly.‎ Admission: ￡5; under 16 over 60: ￡4‎ York Theatre Royal St Leonard’s Place, York. Tel. 223568‎ Sept. 23—Oct. 17 Groping for words — a comedy by Sue Townsend. Best known for her Adrian Mole Diaries, Townsend now writes about an evening class with two men and a woman attend. A gentle comedy.‎ Admission: First night, Mon: ￡2; Tues—Fri: ￡3.25—5.50; Sat: ￡3.50—5.75‎ Halifax Playhouse King’s Cross Street, Hailifax. Tel. 365998‎ Oct. 10—17 On Golden Pond by Ernest Thompson. This is a magical comedy about real people. A beautifully produced, well-acted play for everyone. Don’t miss it.‎ Performances: 7:30 p.m.‎ Admission: ￡2. Mon: 2 seats for the price of one.‎ Grand Theatre Oxford Street, Leeds. Tel. 502116‎ Restaurant and cafe.‎ Oct. 1—17 The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13. Sue Townsend’s musical play, based on her best-selling book.‎ Performances: Evenings 7:45. October 10—17, at 2:30 p.m. No Monday performances.‎ Admission: Tues—Thues: ￡2—5; Fri & Sat: ￡2—6‎ ‎59. Which theatre offers the cheapest seat?‎ ‎ A. Halifax Playhouse B. City Varieties C. Grand Theatre D. York Theatre Royal ‎60. If you want to see a play with old jokes and songs, which phone number will you ring to book a seat?‎ ‎ A. 502116 B. 223568 C. 365998 D. 430808‎ ‎61. We may learn from the text that Sue Townsend is _______.‎ ‎ A. a writer B. an actress C. a musician D. a director ‎62. Supposing you are interested in a magical comedy about real people, you will see _______.‎ ‎ A. The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole B. On Golden Pond ‎ C. only A Night at the varieties D. Groping for Word ‎(C)‎ As I was thinking about language learning the other day, the image of baking bread came into my mind. I compared some of the exercises and drills that we put ourselves through in order to learn a language to the various ingredients that go into baking a loaf of fresh bread.‎ Real language learning takes place in human relationships. No one sits down and eats a cup of flour, even if he is hungry and in a hurry. You don’t become bilingual（双语的）by learning lists of vocabulary. You don’t become a speaker of a language by memorizing verb conjugations（动词的词形变化）and agreement rules. You become bilingual by entering a community that uses that other language as its primary means of communication. ‎ I am not suggesting that we can make bread without ingredients. Flour is necessary, as are yeast, salt, water and other ingredients. Vocabulary is part of any language and will have to be learned. Grammatical rules exist in every language and cannot be ignored. But merely combining the appropriate ingredients in the recommended proportions does not result in bread. At best, you only end up with a ball of dough（面团）.‎ In order to get bread, you have to apply heat to the dough. And in language learning, that heat comes from the community. Anyone who has learned a second language has experienced that heat. It creeps up your neck when you ask the babysitter, “Have you already been eaten?” when you meant to say, “Have you already eaten?” When you try to say something quite innocent and the whole room bursts into laughter, you are experiencing the heat that turns raw dough into good bread.‎ Remember the old saying, “If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen”? This is where language learning often breaks down because we find the heat uncomfortable and we stop the baking process. In other words, we can’t stand the heat, so we get out of the kitchen.‎ However, the language learner who stays in the kitchen—in the heat—until the combined ingredients are thoroughly transformed will enjoy the richness of a quality loaf of bread. He said that he did not “get out of the kitchen” at the critical moment when the oven seemed too hot. The dedicated language learner knows that becoming bilingual cannot be achieved without the heat!‎ ‎63. The passage is mainly about _______.‎ ‎ A. how we can make baking bread with various ingredients ‎ B. how to become bilingual by communicating with others ‎ C. what an important role “heat” plays in learning a language ‎ D. what a high quality of bread you may achieve in the kitchen ‎64. You can become a speaker of a language by _______.‎ ‎ A. bearing millions of words and expressions in your mind ‎ B. using the language to communicate with those around you ‎ C. knowing verb conjugations and grammatical rules ‎ D. saying something innocent to be laughed at by others ‎65. What’s the purpose of illustration of the example — you ask the babysitter, “Have you already been eaten?” when you meant to say, “Have you already eaten?”?‎ ‎ A. To prove that you are sure to make some mistakes when you enter a community.‎ ‎ B. To show that you should combine the ingredients in the recommended proportions.‎ ‎ C. To prove that you may experience “heat” from the community in language learning.‎ ‎ D. To indicate that being bilingual calls for your courage, confidence and perseverance.‎ ‎66. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT the necessity of baking bread and learning language?‎ ‎ A. Wonderful skills. B. Various ingredients. ‎ ‎ C. Appropriate proportions. D. Uncomfortable heat.‎ 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 two sentences more than you need.‎ A. It can also be caused by the inappropriate use of fluoride drops or other fluoride supplements.‎ B. It’s evident that fluoride has negative effects on teeth, especially children’s teeth.‎ C. So you are right — fluoride can be poisonous if it is swallowed in very large quantities.‎ D. If a deadly amount of fluoride is taken, immediate first-aid could save a life.‎ E. That is why they should only have a tiny amount of fluoride toothpaste on their toothbrush.‎ F. Fluoride toothpastes are advertised too extensively in TV commercials.‎ I have heard that fluoride（氟化物）can help stop dental decay, but I recently read that it is poisonous. Which of these is true? How can children use fluoride safely?‎ This question is answered thanks to Dr Marcia M. Rich who practices general dentistry in Newholt. She is also a lecturer at the University and a writer for the monthly magazine Your Dentist Cares.‎ My answer to the first question is to stress that fluoride works well and is safe when users follow instructions. Young children have a tendency to swallow toothpaste. ___67___ If this simple measure is taken, parents can be confident that children will be protected against tooth decay, and come to no harm.‎ Almost all medicines can have a negative effect — or even be deadly — if they are not taken as directed. ___68___ It is for this reason that fluoride supplements can only be obtained on prescription from a doctor or dentist.‎ Taking too much fluoride while teeth are growing can lead to a condition called dental fluorosis（氟中毒）. The most likely cause is the swallowing of fluoride toothpastes by young children. ___69___ For example, when fluoride is already present in drinking water, the overconsumption of it can seldom be avoided. But don’t be too worried, since fluoride overdoses are rare. In fact, I have ‎ never heard of any fatal incidents related to the fluoride poisoning.‎ Scientific studies have shown that fluoride can help to prevent cavities（龋齿）as long as it is used correctly. But it is also true that if fluoride is abused, there is a risk of illness or even death in extreme cases. ___70___ A person who has swallowed a large amount of fluoride will probably start vomiting. If not, the patient should be given milk or antacid and taken to the nearest hospital for emergency treatment. ‎ 第II卷 (共55分)‎ I. Summary Directions: Read the passage carefully. Then write an English summary within 60 words in your own wordsaccording to the passage given below.‎ The popularity of diet crazes over the last 30 years shows that many of us think we are overweight. It also suggests that we want to do something about it. Diet books with the latest scientific advice become best sellers, and yet we continue to gain weight. Who’s responsible? It’s easy to blame scientific experts, but in my view, the problem is often with us, the dieters. We can’t lose weight because of the way we think about food.‎ If we cannot follow a plan every day, no diet book can help. Many dieters change from one type of diet to another, so they never allow their bodies to get into a healthy rhythm. .Others start out strongly on a program and lose a few pounds. Then, when their weight stays the same for a few weeks, they become discouraged and lose their self-control. If the weight doesn’t go away quickly, they give up.‎ But the number on the scale is not our only challenge. Modern life is so fast and stressful that many diets are ruined by “comfort eating.” When we feel down, we want a slice of cheesecake or a chocolate brownie with ice cream to make us feel better. If we’ve done something well, we think we “deserve it.”‎ We also need to pay attention to the food we eat. We should read food labels carefully and remember that we are often misled by them. Although a food package may say “low fat,” manufacturers sometimes replace the fat with carbohydrates, sugar, and other fattening substances. In addition, they may not take out much of the fat. Low-fat ice cream can have 70% of the fat of regular ice cream, so a scoop and a half of low-fat ice cream is more fattening than one scoop of regular.‎ These are just a few of the reasons why our diets fail, but they all arise from our state of mind and our ability to pay attention. The next time you reach for the cookie jar, remember: control your mind and you can control your body! The most important factor in losing weight is in our heads.‎ II. Translation Directions:Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.‎ ‎71．如今，太强调外貌了。(emphasis)‎ ‎72. 你不能否认笑对你的健康有益的事实。 (good n.)‎ ‎73. 当我得知这是中国女排第三次获得奥运会金牌时，我感到无比自豪。(it)‎ 74. 他碰巧看过一部关于美国历史的小说，这使得他能轻松应对各种提问，给面试官们留下深刻的印象。(happen)‎ III. Guided Writing Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.‎ 假如你是李明，你们班级决定组建一个班级网页，有三个岗位需要同学们担任：网页设计，网页编辑，文案撰写。请向你们的老师写一封申请信，申请其中的一个岗位，你的信中必须包括：‎ 1. 你为什么申请？‎ 2. 你能做些什么？‎ 金山中学高二年级英语学科学习水平检查 2017年5月 参考答案 第I卷 I. Listening comprehension:‎ ‎1—10 D D B C C D A A A C ‎11—16 A C D B B A ‎17— 20 B C B D II. Grammar and Vocabulary ‎21. that 22. will produce/produces 23.may/can ‎ ‎24. to be settled 25. in 26. the most effective 27. by ‎ ‎28. coming 29. stating 30. desired ‎31—40 D, H, A, G, E, F, I, B, K, C III. Reading Comprehension ‎ Section A ‎41—45 CADBA 46—50 CBABA 51—55 DBDCD Section B ‎56—58 B C B 59—62 A D A B 63—66 C B C A Section C ‎67—70 E, C, A, D 第II卷 I. Summary The writer argues that our failure to lose weight lies in ourselves. First, we fail to stick to our weight-losing plans. Then, we regard food as an escape or a reward. Last, we are often misled by food labels. In conclusion, our diet failure results from us dieters.(48 words)‎ II.Translation 1. Nowadays, there is too much emphasis on appearance.‎ 2. You can’t deny the truth that laughter does good to your health..‎ 3. When I knew / was told / was informed that it was the third time that the Chinese women’s volleyball team had claimed / won Olympic gold, I felt incredibly / very proud.‎ 4. He happened to have read a novel about American history, which made him respond / answer various questions easily / at ease and left a deep impression on the interviewers.‎ III. Guided Writing Dear class teacher,‎ I’ve heard that our class will set up a class webpage on the Internet. As a member of this big family, I’d like to apply for the writing work.‎ I am interested in writing in my spare time and I always find fun from it. So the writing work won’t be a burden for me, instead it will be a source of joy in my daily life. What’s more, I have a good command of writing skills, which I think will enable me to finish the writing work on our class webpage well.‎ If I have a chance to do the job, I will try my best to make it a big success. I will write articles describing our wonderful school life and class activities and put it on the Internet at the beginning of every week. Without doubt, the introduction of our lovely class will be my top concern and I’ll put it on the first page of our class webpage so that people can learn something about our class at first sight. I am really eager to be of any service to my class and I’d appreciate it very much if you could take my application into serious account.‎ Looking forward to your early reply.‎ Yours sincerely,‎ Li Ming Typescripts:‎ Part A:‎ ‎1. M: Will there be anything cheap at the yard-sale?‎ ‎ W: Yes. Some nice cutting knives are 50 cents each or three for one dollar and twenty.‎ ‎ Q: How much does one cutting knife cost if you buy 3?‎ ‎2. M: How much is the rent?‎ ‎ W: Forty pounds a week, and that’s the lowest rent of the similar kind of flat in the district.‎ ‎ Q: What’s the possible relationship between the two speakers?‎ ‎3. M: Jane, are you really going to do all those on the list? You know we don’t have so much money. Yes, the wedding is important, and you want to have a special day, but …… ‎ ‎ W: Honey, I understand. Let me see. Maybe we can reduce some programs so that we can save some money. Perhaps we can cut the program for entertainment?‎ ‎ Q: what are they doing?‎ ‎4. W: Tom, do you have the feeling that the weddings we’ve attended are almost the same. Wine, roses, receptions….what about our wedding? I want a special one.‎ ‎ M: You mean we should have a specialized one? Then what about an Irish wedding? Horse shoes will be given to our guests as favors. That will be fun.‎ ‎ Q: What will be used to specialize their wedding?‎ ‎5. M: I can’t seem to organize my principles of the cosmetics industry.‎ ‎ W: Have you thought about writing an outline?‎ ‎ Q: What does the woman mean?‎ ‎6. M: I’m going to pick up Mary and Tom at the bus station.‎ ‎ W: Bring back a couple of bus schedules too, will you?‎ ‎ Q: What does the woman want the man to do?‎ ‎7. W: Having visited so many countries, you must be able to speak several different languages.‎ ‎ M: I wish I could. But French and English are the only ones that I have ever learnt to speak.‎ ‎ Q: What did the man say of his knowledge of languages?‎ ‎8. M: It’s a wonderful cover, isn’t it?‎ ‎ W: Yes. Nowadays packaging is sometimes very important.‎ ‎ Q: What are they talking about?‎ ‎9. M: How about taking a trip with me next week?‎ ‎ W: I’d love to, but I’ve arranged to go to London.‎ ‎ Q: Why doesn’t the woman accept the invitation?‎ ‎10. M: Is it true that this computer can be used to design the background scenery for plays?‎ ‎ W: Oh, yes. We used it once last week for the English Evening of Class 4.‎ ‎ Q: Where was the computer used?‎ Part B Passage A Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.‎ ‎ What does an artist want to do? The job is involving creating beauty and dream.‎ ‎ Every artist knows in his heart that he is saying something to the public. Not only does he want to say it well, but he wants it to be something which has not been said before. He hopes the public will listen and understand...he wants to teach, and he wants them to learn from him.‎ ‎ What painters want to teach is easy to make out but difficult to explain, because painters translate their experiences into shapes and colors, not words. They seem to feel that a certain selection of shapes and colors is specially interesting for them and worth showing to us. Without their work we should never have noticed these particular shapes and colors, or have felt the delight which they brought to the artist.‎ ‎ Most artists take shapes and colors from the world or nature and from human bodies in motion and pose their choices show that these fields of the world are worth looking at, that they contain beautiful sights. Modern artists might say that they only choose subjects that provide an interesting pattern, that there is nothing more in it. Yet even they do not choose entirely without reference to the character of their subjects.‎ ‎ If one painter chooses to paint a wounded leg and a lake in moonlight, either of the pictures is directing our attention to a certain aspect of the world. Each painter is telling us something, showing us something and emphasizing something, all of which means that he is trying to teach us.‎ Questions:‎ ‎11. What does an artist hope?‎ ‎12. Why is it hard to explain what a painter is saying?‎ ‎13. What does an artist believe his choice of shapes and colors to be?‎ Passage B Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.‎ ‎ Dolphins are found in every ocean of the world. Dolphins are not vegetarians. They eat fishes or squids.‎ ‎ The reason why dolphins are considered smart is that they make whistle-like sounds to keep in contact and communicate with each other as they travel and feed. They direct “click” into the water to find their food or to scan their surroundings. The clicks rebound off solid objects such as fish, log ‎ or boats and echo back to the dolphins which can identify what the object is and its distance from them. Actually, there is so much debate over dolphin’s intelligence that about 30 years ago it was predicted that dolphins would eventually be able to communicate with humans. This suggestion caused quite stir and started many myths. But there has never been any scientific evidence to prove that this is possible. Nor is there any proof that dolphins are more intelligent than humans.‎ ‎ Dolphins impress us because they swim quickly, communicate with each other, use tools and may respond to human activities. But as a matter of fact, only a few species of dolphins can receive training to give performance. ‎ Questions:‎ ‎14. Which of the following is not true according to the passage?‎ ‎15. Which feature about dolphins impress us most?‎ ‎16. What can you infer from the passage?‎ Part C Questions 17 and 18 are based on the following conversation.‎ M: Dr. Wils0n, can I talk to you a minute?‎ W: Sure. Fred. What is it?‎ M: I’m worried about my grade in your English class. I really want an “A”, but my job has kept me busy.‎ W: I see. Well, it might be hard for you to get an “A”. Do you think you can get that high score?‎ M: Probably not. That’s why I’d like to ask if I can do an extra exercise or something to bring my score up.‎ W: Well, I usually don’t do that kind of thing. I’d have to think about it.‎ M: The problem is that I have to have a high score to keep my scholarship.‎ W: Maybe I’ll give everybody a chance to write a paper for credit, then you’ll have a good chance to get an “A”.‎ M: That would be great. Thank you very much.‎ Questions:‎ ‎17. What is the man worried about ?‎ ‎18. Why does the man want to have a high score?‎ Questions 19 and 20 are based on the following conversation.‎ W: What do you want to do when you grow up?‎ M: I am interested in sea animals such as whales. Maybe it’s a good idea to become a whale biologist.‎ W: But you know it’s rather demanding.‎ M: You mean academic?‎ W: Yes. It includes a vast field of knowledge as you go through high school or university: biology,‎ ‎ chemistry, ecology, zoology and conversation courses. Having a strong computer science and mathematics background is important as well.‎ M: Must I get a doctor’s degree?‎ W: Yes, it will take a minimum of 4 years to get Bachelor of Science degree and 2-6 more years to get master’s or doctor’s degree.‎ M: That’s too much.‎ W: Besides, you have to acquire scuba diving certificate, a valid driver’s license, a boat operator’s license, and obtain as much boat handling experience as possible.‎ M: Scuba diving? I love it. Now I can make up my mind to start a career as a whale biologist.‎ Questions:‎ ‎19. Which of the following is not necessary to become a whale biologist?‎ ‎20. How long does it take to get a Bachelor of Science degree?‎