《2014闸北二模》上海市闸北区2014届高三下学期二模考试英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、闸北区2013学年第二学期高三英语质量调研试卷（2014.4）I. Listening Comprehension（30分）Section ADirections: 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 conversation and the question will be spoken only once. Afte

2、r 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 computer shop.B. At an electrical appliance shop.C. In a housing agency.D. In an internet bar.2.A. Pick somebody up at

3、the airport.B. Attend a conference.C. Manage the operation of the hall.D. Watch a film together.3. A. He can handle his work with ease.B. He has a very mild boss.C. He is fully engaged in his work.D. He cant describe his duty at work.4. A. 30 dollars.B. 60 dollars.C. 90 dollars.D. 120 dollars.5. A.

4、The women used to be slim.B. The woman hasnt eaten much at dinner.C. The woman has eaten too much at night.D. The woman must try to lose some weight.6. A. She prefers the red car for its attractive appearance.B. She wants to see more cars before making decisions.C. She prefers the white car for its

5、environment-friendly.D. She cant decide and has to buy both.7. A. Customer and hairdresser.B. Customer and party planner.C. Diver and his friend.D. Boss and secretary.8. A. He bought the last ticket.B. He failed to buy the ticket.C. He got the ticket on the way for a drink.D. He didnt intend to buy

6、the ticket.9. A. To give up one course temporarily.B. To pick some easier courses this term.C. To drop out of the school this term.D. To study harder to meet the requirements.10. A. Applying for the district chess championship.B. Selecting members for the school chess team.C. Working hard for the di

7、strict chess final.D. Celebrating for the victory at the chess final.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 quest

8、ion, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. Because many Americans came to Japan after the World War II.B. Because lots of American companies wanted em

9、ployees who could speak English.C. Because Japanese government encouraged people to use more English.D. Because Japanese younger generations wanted to know about U.S. pop culture.12. A. Keeping using English instead of Japanese for certain words.B. Refusing to broadcast Japanese programs to replace

10、English ones.C. Demanding English fluency when hiring TV station staff.D. Failing to help to spread Japanese culture to other countries.13. A. They think Japan is dangerously Americanized.B. They think English helps Japan to get involved in world affairs.C. They think English does good to the protec

11、tion of Japanese culture.D. They think that other languages also borrow words from English.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. They establish social websites.B. They help to find fun in boring routine work.C. They plan and carry out interesting activities.D. They produc

12、e advertisements for companies.15. A. Because not many people knew about their activities.B. Because they didnt have a long-standing sponsor.C. Because they couldnt cooperate well with each other.D. Because their ideas were not creative enough.16. A. They will design an activity for BMW.B. They will

13、 enlarge the scale of their company.C. They will work more with Coca-Cola.D. They will create more expensive activities.Section CDirections: 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 n

14、umbered blanks with the information you hear. Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation:Complete the report form. WRITE NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.Barbados Trip PackageSale Price:_17_.Transportation:A round trip to Bridgetown.Accommodation:Three days, 18 hotelTourist a

15、ttractions:Fees not included, 19 recommended.Customers to present: 20 , bank guarantees.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation:Complete the form. WRITE NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.What honour did Criss Angel win in 2010? 21 .Where did he perform the 24-hour water c

16、ell trick? 22 .How did he improve the Criss Angel believe show?By 23 .In which TV show has he starred? 24 .II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: Read the following two passages. Fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the pr

17、oper 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. A No trip to South Korea is complete without a visit to its fascinating theme parks. For those who assume that amusement parks are just playgrounds teemi

18、ng with kids, South Koreas theme parks are sure (25)_(change) their minds.With their charming garden plantations, hot springs and exciting rides, they offer travellers a romantic and exciting getaway. Within the appropriate driving distance from the Korean capital Seoul, there are three theme parks

19、worth (26)_ (visit)Lotte World, Everland and Seoul Land. Everland, the (27)_(large) theme park in South Korea, covering various areas like Festival World, Caribbean Bay and Speedway. It is such (28)_ huge park that you will have to plan in advance where you are investing your time there. Lotte World

20、, (29)_ designer was determined to create a wonderland for fun-seekers, consists of Lotte World Adventure, and movie theatres. You (30)_ also take part in activities such as ice-skating or bowling there.(31)_ travellers want, South Korea is there to provide. Hop on a heart-stopping ride, amuse yours

21、elf in one of the theme parks or simply enjoy a relaxing hot spring bath. Come and visit South Korea now!BFounded by Louis Cartier in Paris France in 1847, Cartier is well known in the fashion world. It is recognized as (32)_ of the worlds most distinguished luxury brands. Most early years of Cartie

22、r (33)_(devote) to serving royal families and celebrities. King Edward VII of England referred to Cartier as “ the jeweller of kings and the king of jewellers.” The company remained under family control (34)_ 1964 when an investment group bought the business. Many of Cartiers famous products were pr

23、oduced (35)_ chance. In 1904, the Brazilian pioneer pilot,complained to Louis Cartier about the unreliability and impracticality of using pocket watches (36)_ flying. In result, Cartier designed a flat wristwatch named “Santos”. (37)_ _ _ it was available on the market, the watch was loved by not on

24、ly Alberto Santos-Dumont but also other customers. It wasnt long (38)_ the Santos watch became the most popular mens wristwatch then. In 1907, Cartier began to work with a businessman named Edmond Jaeger, (39)_ agreed to exclusively supply the movements for Cartier watches. By that time, Cartier (40

25、)_(establish) branches in many cities. It was these earliest shops that witnessed Cartiers amazing development into todays leading jewelry and watch brand.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word m

26、ore than you need.A. cropped B. home C. desirable D. issue E. illegalF. scene G. presented H. worsening I. urban J. endure K. disturbed If this summer you pay a visit to Milan, the fashion center of Italy, make sure youre not caught eating ice cream in the streets after midnight as doing so is now _

27、41_.A new law was passed by Milans city council banning the sale of take-away food and drinks after midnight in some districts which are famous for their nightlife _42_. The purpose of this unusual move is, according to the city council, to discourage night gathering in downtown areas. The law inevi

28、tably has given rise to a number of protests, accusing that the government has _43_ peoples normal lives. However, if you take into consideration the countrys _44_ economy and its high unemployment rate, the local governments fear of night assemblingmay be reasonable.In fact, Milans law is only the

29、strangest of a host of restrictions on nightlife that have _45_ up in European cities recently. Madrids city center was declared a low-noise zone last September and the city council has been refusing to _46_ bar and club licenses ever since.Why do European cities deal so strictly with nightlife? It

30、may be because Europes population is getting older and can no longer _47_ late night activities within the neighborhood. In the past, bars and clubs bloomed in European city centers, which were _48_ to working class populations. But gradually, these people began to move out of the city centers and i

31、nto the suburbs. Only the wealthy and the upper-class people can afford to live in _49_ centers now. But these people dont go to bars and clubs to socialize. Instead, they consider fun-seekers who wander in their neighborhoods annoying. They also worry that bars and clubs will make their neighborhoo

32、ds less _50_ and devalue their housing property.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: 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.In American history, todays grandparents

33、used to grow up in a period of angry rebelling against their parents authority. As time goes by and they ease into the role of _51_ family members, they may wonder: What happened to the generation gap? Is it gone or just in the _52_? Or is it still present but mostly underground?A generation gap is

34、commonly recognized to refer to differences between generations that cause conflict and _53_ communication, creating a gap. Sociologist William Safire provides. Generation gap, according to him, can be a(n) _54_ lack of communication between young and old, which results in misunderstanding, or, on t

35、he good side, it can be regarded as a useful stretch of time that separates cultures within a society, allowing them to develop their own _55_. From their position in the family, and with more _56_ than younger family members, grandparents are more likely to look at the generation gap _57_, expectin

36、g that differences between generations can sometimes do some good to all those concerned.Although there have always been differences between the generations, the drastic differences that the term implies were not much _58_ until the twentieth century. Before that time, society was not very _59_. You

37、ng people typically lived near their extended families, prayed in their childhood churches and often worked on the family farm or in a family business. With the appearance of television and movies, young people were exposed to cultural influences _60_ to their own families and cultures. Performers l

38、ike Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley and James Dean won admiration from the younger generation but were often _61_ by the older generation. Then, to make the matter worse, came the 1960s, and the Vietnam（越南）War caused a more serious _62_ between young and old. Today, although more Americans have admitte

39、d the existence of generational differences, most do not see them as too _63_. That is partly because of the areas of difference. The top areas of disagreement between young and old, according to a research, are use of technology and taste in music rather than _64_ issues like religious beliefs or p

40、olitical viewpoints. In fact, most American people today have found ways to, on the one hand, live in harmony with family members and, on the other hand, _65_ their own tastes and preferences.51. A. wealthyB. seniorC. successfulD. brilliant52. A. shadowB. systemC. airD. communication53. A. complicat

41、edB. accessibleC. significantD. social54. A. realisticB. stimulatingC. upsettingD. restless55. A. characterB relationshipC. resourceD. hobby56. A. preparationB. experienceC. privacyD. support57. A. individuallyB. necessarilyC. positivelyD. simply58. A. standardB. practicalC. publicD. evident59. A. m

42、obileB. quietC. strangeD. advanced60. A. foreignB. mildC. strictD. familiar61. A. introducedB. financedC. destroyedD. disliked62. A. hatredB. conflictC. negotiationD. review63. A. delightfulB. sincereC. harmfulD. passive64. A. seriousB. secretC. generalD. academic65. A. make upB. stick toC. refer to

43、D. bring upSection BDirections: 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.

44、(A)Stephen Glenn is a famous American research scientist who has made several very important medical breakthroughs. Many people were dying to know the secrets to his fantastic achievements. To unveil the mystery, a newspaper reporter interviewed him asking why he was able to be so much more creative

45、 than the average person. What set him so far apart from others? Having assumed to hear wordings like innate curiosity for science or hard work, the reporter was surprised to have him respond that, in his opinion, it all came from an experience with his mother that occurred when he was about four ye

46、ars old. He had been trying to remove a bottle of milk from the refrigerator when he lost his grip on the slippery bottle and it fell, spilling its contents all over the kitchen floor - a real sea of milk! When his mother came into the kitchen, instead of shouting at him, giving him a lecture or cha

47、stising him, she said, Steve, what a great and wonderful mess you have made! I have rarely seen such a huge pond of milk. Well, the damage has already been done. Would you like to get down and play in the milk for a few minutes before we clean it up? Indeed, he did. After a few minutes, his mother s

48、aid, You know, Steve, whenever you make a mess like this, eventually you have to clean it up and restore everything to its proper order. So, how would you like to do that? We could use a sponge, a towel or a mop. Which do you prefer? He chose the sponge and together they cleaned up the spilled milk.

49、 His mother then said, You know, what we have here is a failed experiment in how to effectively carry a big milk bottle with two tiny hands. Lets go out in the back yard and fill the bottle with water and see if you can discover a way to carry it without dropping it. The little boy learned that if h

50、e grasped the bottle at the top near the lip with both hands, he could carry it without dropping it. What a wonderful lesson! This renowned scientist then remarked that it was at that moment that he knew he didnt need to be afraid to make mistakes. Instead, he learned that mistakes were just opportu

51、nities for learning something new, which is, after all, what scientific experiments are all about. Even if the experiment doesnt work,we usually learn something valuable from it. Wouldnt it be great if all parents would respond the way Steves mother responded to him? 66. According to the passage, a

52、newspaper interviewed Stephen Glenn in order to _.A. persuade him to treat some dying patientsB. find out his differences with ordinary peopleC. hear about his opinions about medical scienceD. know about why he was so successful67. According to the passage, the underlined word chastise is closest in

53、 meaning to _.A. pursuingB. punishingC. praisingD. educating68. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?A. Steve spilled the milk bottle to make a milk sea on purpose.B. Steves mother allowed him to play some time with the spilled milk.C. Steves mother let him choose

54、the tool himself to clean up the milkD. Steves mother led him to try out ways to tightly hold the milk bottle.69. What ordinary mothers can learn from Steves mother is that _.A. never put milk bottle where little kids can get hold ofB. appreciation of kids behaviours is important to their growthC. m

55、others should teach kids to learn from their own mistakesD. kids should learn to become scientists from childhood. (B) Our website is presenting to you the worlds leading museums and gallaries:Smithsonian Institution,Washington, D.C.is one of the worlds leading research and museum complexes, with 19

56、 museums and galleries, the National Zoological Park, and various research stations. More than 137 million objects detailing Americas history are exhibited here. Theres so much to see that, if you spent every day and night looking at the exhibits at normal pace, in ten years youd see only ten percen

57、t of the whole. Therefore, its wise to head out with a plan. Focus on some famous exhibits at two or three different museums.Le Louvre,Paris, Francewas a medieval fortress and the palace of the kings of France before becoming a museum two centuries ago. The addition of the Chinese architect I. M. Pe

58、is stylish glass pyramid(金字塔) shocked many when it was opened to public in 1989 as the new main entrance, yet it somehow works and has won compliment in the country, combining the palaces various elements to make the museum stand out as the most shinning diamond on the French artistic crown. The mus

59、eums collections, though failing to excel in numbers, are among the most important in the world. The Acropolis Museum,Athens, Greecehouses were found from the slopes of the Acropolis( 卫城). Its amazing see-through glass floor provides a walk over history, with a view of the archaeological(考古的) diggin

60、g. Smaller settlements have been dug out, providing glimpses of Athenian life. Despite its lack of variety in exhibits and limited collections, the Acropolis attracts audience by, for the first time, allowing visitors to take in the stone exhibits, which are displayed in open air characterized by ch

61、anging natural light.State Hermitage,St. Petersburg, Russiamay be isolated from the artistic centers of the US or West Europe, buthas managed to acquire a spectacular collection of world artthree million items in numbers. The museum occupies six buildings along the Neva River, the leading structure

62、being the candy-like Winter Palace. This gloriously blue-and-white structure was finished in 1764 and over the next several centuries was the main residence of the czars（沙皇）. The museums leading attraction is Western European artin 120 rooms in four buildings ranging from the Middle Ages to the pres

63、ent day. 70. Compared with the other three, which of the following is not geographically distinguished in art history?A. Smithsonian Institution.B. Le Louvre.C. The Acropolis Museum.D. State Hermitage.71. Which of the following enjoys the largest number of exhibit collections?A. Smithsonian Institut

64、ion.B. Le Louvre.C. The Acropolis Museum.D. State Hermitage.72. The new Le Louvre entrance was recognized by French people because _.A. it was designed by a famous foreign architectB. it was constructed in a very fashionable styleC. it demonstrates the joint effect of different factorsD. it exhibits

65、 the diamond on the crown of a French king73. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?A. If you plan well, you can view most exhibits of Smithsonian Institution during one visit.B. The Winter Palace used to serve as the home for Russian kings.C. For preservation, the Acro

66、polis Museum exhibits are not allowed to be exposed to sunlight.D. The Russian domestic art works are the most attractive collections in State Hermitage. (C)The city of Los Angeles is finally getting serious about retrofitting(翻修) the soft wood frame apartment buildings and the weak concrete ones th

67、at are at risk of collapsing during a substantial earthquake. A concrete building without adequate steel reinforcement can crumble to the ground, as some did in the 1971 Sylmar earthquake, killing dozens.The first step is to take a list of the 29,000 apartment buildings that were built before 1978,

68、when the building code was changed to require stronger wood frame and concrete buildings. The second step will be the analysis of those buildings by structural experts to see if they should be retrofitted, which needs essential professionalism. Then comes the stage to decide who pays for the work th

69、at needs to be done, Landlords? Renters? Taxpayers? The step posed the biggest obstacle to all parties involved. Actually Under L.A.s rent control law, property owners can pass on 100% of the cost of essential retrofitting work to renters. Some favor this pass-through move, arguing that many mom-and

70、-pop landlords of small buildings are as cash-strapped as one can imagine, if not more so. However, the reality is that, like many landlords, the insolvency of most renters will finally make the retrofitting an empty talk. Besides, the cost of retrofitting should not fall on any one group as this wo

71、rk is done to prevent people from being killed in earthquakes. Protecting buildings serves the interests of renters, property owners and the city as a whole, which qualifies it as a matter of public safety issue so that L.A. government needs to find ways to shoulder some burden of the cost.It has be

72、en decided by the city government that the government will get involved, trying to find ways to reduce costs for landlords for the retrofitting projects, and the government is establishing a law to create a tax reduction for retrofitting for landlords. Its not clear at this point how much tax the st

73、ate could afford to give up, or how much tax cut owners can get. Some even say that the actual financial assistance landlords can get is far less than is expected. However, what its known definitely now is that Los Angeles must not allow retrofitting to be put off although the money issue poses a bi

74、g problem. The bottom line is the human life rather than money.74. According to the passage, which issue is the most essential in deciding the future of the citys retrofitting project?A. Having all the parties involved aware of the importance of retrofitting.B. Making a list of all the buildings tha

75、t were built before a certain date.C. Deciding professionally on whether the listed buildings need retrofitting.D. Working out adequate ways to provide financial support for retrofitting.75. According to the passage, the underlined word insolvency is closest in meaning to _.A. not having enough mone

76、y to pay debtsB. poor relationship with landlordsC. unwillingness to participateD. unfair treatment received76. Which of the following is implied about the retrofitting project?A. Most L.A. apartments are of Soft wood frame or of weak concrete.B. According to L.A. rent law, landlords and renters sha

77、re the cost for retrofit work. C. According to government decision, owners will mainly be responsible for the retrofit.D. Government will pay mainly for the retrofitting work as it relates with peoples life.77. What is the main idea of the passage?A. The likelihood of weak apartment falling in big e

78、arthquakes.B. The background of LA apartment retrofit and its financial solution.C. The argument between landlords, renters and governments over money issues.D. The importance of LA governments involvement in life-saving projects.Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the quest

79、ions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.In North America, the is a legend. It has sustained generations of people and many generations of wildlife. Once free, the Colorado now has many dams along its 1,450 miles. Its life-giving water is divided up among seven U.S. states accord

80、ing to several agreements, which has caused the heaviest hit on the eco-balance of the river as no region would lose advantages compared with neighbours in the use of the river, thus inappropriate use was well expected.The Colorado once supported a vast delta（三角洲）where it met the Gulf of California.

81、 Today the lush plantations are just memories, displaced by invasive species capable of surviving in soils poisoned by salt. The drying of the delta has huge effect on the local people. As many as 5,000 people were living in the delta 400 years ago. Today, about 300 remain. There is a delta culture

82、at risk of extinction, partly owing to outside job opportunities and marital mobility. However, the worsening living environment caused partly by horrible grab of the waters of the Colorado River has beaten all the other reasons.Its easy to blame farmers along the Colorado for drawing waters from it

83、s channel to water their crops or quench the thirst of their cows. They are immediate consumers of water from the Colorado, but the truth is that we, ordinary American consumers, are all at least partially responsible. Many of us have bought products that come from the region, whether in the form of

84、 paper, hamburgers, or electronics. We live in an increasingly connected world, in which we take up “virtual water” in the form of products and even services. In the U.S., we use twice as much water per person as the global average.Though it may seem to work in the short term, we can barely fix the

85、Colorado by piping water from another place. But change is urgent. Use ato see how much water you use every day. Pay special attention to saving every drop of water hidden in your diet and wardrobe. And keep away from life styles that might waste water. In all, try to form a water-efficient habit. B

86、esides, technology improvement will also be explored to make change happen in the rescue efforts. These technologies include methods to increase farming efficiency, and ways to replace invasive, water-sucking plants with native species. Anyway, its time we humans rose up and repaid the mother river

87、that has long been nurturing us.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.)78. What is the biggest factor to damage the Colorado nature?79. The major reason of the Delta culture disappearance is _.80. Who are the two groups of people to blame for Colorado water

88、 shortage?81. Two ways to turn around the Colorado situation are to _.第II卷 （共47分）I. Translation（22分）Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1现在，很多年青人热衷于在网上征求游伴。（keen）2. 起先观众们听不清台词，但最终还是被演员们的表演打动了。（finally）3. 玛丽在报纸上了解到相关信息，这才意识到粮食浪费的问题有多严重。（No

89、t until）4. 为了能陪伴孩子度过珍贵的童年时期，许多妈妈放弃了前景良好的职业生涯。（give up）5. 尽管回报丰厚且风险不大，市场对银行最近推出的金融产品仍反应冷淡。（in spite of）II Guided Writing（25分）Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions. 简要描述图片内容，并就图片反映的现象，谈谈你的看法。BLOG: 博客（注：文中不得出现真实的个人信息）闸北区2013学年第二学期高三英语质量调研试卷听力材料和答案Tapesc

90、ripts:I. Listening Comprehension（30分）Section ADirections: 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 conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation

91、 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: Hi sir. We have two types of TV sets in the store that suit your taste. One with 47 inch screen and one with high definition technology. Which one do

92、 you prefer?M: Well, I would rather have the big screen one as our room is big.Q: Where does this conversation most probably take place?2. M: Should I pick you up at 8:00 a.m.?W: I think I can manage to get to the conference hall before the meeting begins. But thank you all the same.Q: What are the

93、speakers going to do?3. W: Are you busy at work?M: Considering the workload I have to handle, I guess busy is the mildest word to describe my work.Q: What does the man mean?4. W: Its so cold this winter and I have spent 30 dollars on the electricity bill this month.M: We have two heaters in the hous

94、e and your bill is a quarter of my heating expense this month.Q: How much does the man pay for heating this month?5. W: I am afraid I have put on some weight again this month.M: Just look at all the snacks you have swallowed in the evening. Its not at all surprising to me.Q: What does the man imply?

95、6. M: Of the two cars we have seen today, which one do you prefer?W: Well, the red one is more fashionable with the streamline appearance while the white one saves on oil. As a nature lover, I am surely choosing the latter one.Q: What does the woman mean?7. W: How would you like to do your hair, any

96、 particular style?M: Well, I am going to a party tomorrow so Id dye it a bright color covering the white hairs.Q: Whats the possible relationship between the two speakers?8. W: So have you got the ticket for me?M: The tickets sold off just before I got there. I would have got one if I hadnt stopped

97、for a drink on the way.Q: What does the man mean?9. W: My computer teacher announced that we would have to complete 2 papers and take 2 exams this term. I wonder how I can survive when another two courses have similar requirements.M: Well, why not drop one course and pick it up the next term?Q: What

98、 does the man advise the woman to do?10. W: Congratulations! I heard that your chess team has reached the final of the district championship.M: Yeah, and now we are all busy preparing for it.Q: What is the man probably doing?Section B Directions: In section B, you will hear two short passages, and y

99、ou will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 thro

100、ugh 13 are based on the following passage.This is the hourly news at 10 P.M. An angry viewer is accusing Japans national broadcaster for mental suffering caused by too much use of words borrowed from English.According to Mr. Takahashi, the basis of his concern is that Japan is being too Americanised

101、. English became popular in Japan after World War II when almost all US companies in Japan hired English speakers.The situation was followed by a growing interest in American pop culture.The countrys modern vocabulary is full of borrowed words, many of which are changed in pronunciation to fit the J

102、apanese speaking habits.Mr. Takahashi, accused NHK of irresponsibility by refusing to use certain native Japanese words instead of certain English words in the program.He believed that with Japanese society increasingly Americanized, NHK, as Japans national broadcaster, shouldnt go with the trend, b

103、ut should remain determined to stick with the use of Japanese, which he thinks would go a long way toward protecting Japanese culture.However many people think Mr. Takahashis concern is unreasonable as use of English doesnt mean the loss of domestic culture but on the other hand helps Japan to get i

104、nformed of the advanced technology and international affairs, which will eventually give Japan more advantages in the world community.11. Why did English become popular in Japan after World War II?12. What did Mr. Takahashi charge NHK with?13. What is the opinion of some other people?Questions 14 th

105、rough 16 are based on the following passage.Listeners, have you ever camped on the roof of a high building, dressed up like a beggar or put on masks to fight against Batman. Sounds interesting, doesnt it? Today we are introducing to you Jimmy Wang and Jason Liu who are best friends. Their company is

106、 offering to you these fun activities.The pair were both bored with their work after graduation from University in 2008 and decided to do something exciting. And there werent many fun activities for adults then so they set up a company that offers young people a platform to socialize and have fun. T

107、hey are organizing activities and getting sponsored to make money. But ideas are always a step away from success. Although the pair had many interesting ideas no clients picked up on them. In the first two years, the company didnt win any sponsors and lost money on nearly every event.Fortunately the

108、y never gave up. Instead, they found out that the problem lied in lack of publicity for their company. So they advertised on famous social websites and handed out advertisement sheets on the streets. The measures did work out.An idea for a fun Halloween party finally paid off. They got a call from C

109、oca-Cola, that agreed to sponsor the event, and for the first time they made money.From then on more and more companies started asking them to organize activities and money poured in. Last week, the pair bought a BMW car and they think its now time to expand the business. Good luck to them!14. How d

110、oes the pairs company earn money?15. Why did they fail at beginning?16. What will the company probably do next?Section CDirections: 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 b

111、lanks with the information you hear. Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation:W: Hello, Merry Travel Agency. How may we help you?M: Hi, I am thinking of planning a short trip to Barbados and I am viewing the sale package on your website.W: Sure, sir. Its a new promotion package w

112、e have just released, priced down from 800 dollars to just 550 dollars.M: Sounds good. So what does the package include?W: It includes a round flight trip from here to Bridgetown, the capital city of Barbados.M: And does it cover accommodation?W: Yes, three days accommodation in a three-star hotel.M

113、: Great. And how about sightseeing?W: I am afraid the sightseeing fees in Barbados are not included. But we can recommend a local tour guide to you if you need. Of course you have to pay the fees yourself.M: I see. How about the visa? Does the package cover visa application fees?W: Yes we do but you

114、 have to present your proof of property and bank guarantees.M: OK, andQuestions 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.W: Hey Jack. You look excited. Whats up?M: I am going to a Criss Angel Show tomorrow night. Thats why I am so excited.W: Wow, Criss Angel. Its said that he is the gre

115、atest magician in todays America.M: I agree. Its reported that he was given Decade Magic Award in 2009 and Century Magic Award in 2010 by the International Magicians Society.W: What great honors! But how did he rise to fame in the first place?M: I guess its in 2002 when he spent 24 hours locked unde

116、rwater in a small water cell in Times Square. Upon appearing from the water tank, he was hurried to hospital for high fever. From that day on, every American has known him.W: I know he also performed in Las Vegas, right?M: Yes, he named the show Criss Angel Believe and the show received mixed commen

117、ts at beginning. Later Criss improved it by reducing talk elements which made the show a pure magic show. The show attracts an estimated $150 million in ticket sales every year.W: What a miracle.M: He also starred in the television shownamed , which has made him an artist active on different stages.

118、 参考答案1-5 BBCDC 6-10 CABAC11-13 BAB 14-16 CAB17. 550 dollars 18. three-star 19. tour guide 20. Property proof21. Century Magic Award 22. Times Square. 23. reducing talk elements 24. Phenomenon25. to change 26. visiting 27. largest 28. a 29. whose 30. may/can 31. Whatever32. one 33. were devoted 34. u

119、ntil 35. by 36. while/when 37. As soon as 38. before 39. who 40. had established41-45 E F K H A 46-50 D J B I C51-55 BAACA 56-60 BCDAA 61-65 DBCAB66-69 DBAC 70-73 DACB 74-77 DACB78. Colorado water is divided up among seven U.S. states.79. the worsening living environment80. Farmers along the Colorad

120、o and ordinary American consumers.81. form a water-efficient habit and improve technology1. Now, many youngsters are keen on seeking tour pals on the Internet.2At first audience couldnt hear the lines clearly but finally they were moved by the actors performance.3. Not until she knew about the relev

121、ant information in the newspaper did she realize how serious the problem of food waste was.4. In order to accompany their kids through the precious childhood, many mothers have given up their work career of promising prospect.5. In spite of the good reward(returns) and low risk, the market reaction toward the financial product recently launched by the bank was still muted(cool).