天津市和平区2020届高三上学期期末统考英语试题 PDF版含答案.pdf

1、英语试卷第 1 页(共 12 页)和平区 20192020 学年度第一学期高三年级期末质量调查英语试卷卷 客观题（共 115 分)注意事项：1答第卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、考试科目用铅笔涂写在答题卡上。2选出答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应的题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再填涂其它答案。第一部分：听力（共两节，满分 20 分）第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 5 分）听下面五段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你将有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍

2、。1.What was the man planning to do next month?A.Go skiing.B.Go on vacation.C.Take part in a football game.2.What does the man find in the closet?A.A raincoat.B.Rain boots.C.An umbrella.3.How many cups of soy sauce does the woman suggest?A.1.B.2.C.3.4.What is the probable relationship between the spe

3、akers?A.Friends.B.Co-workers.C.Sister and brother.5.Why did the student fail the test?A.He didnt finish the test.B.He left the answer sheet blank.C.He got too many answers wrong.第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)听下面几段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小问题，从题中所给的A、B、C、三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置，听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出

4、5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。英语试卷第 2 页(共 12 页)听下面一段对话，回答第 6 至第 8 小题。6.Whats making the man feel sad?A.His parents often quarrel.B.His parents misunderstand him.C.He isnt allowed to make his own decisions.7.What major does the man want to study now?A.Art history.B.Philosophy.C.Accounting.8.What can we know ab

5、out the man?A.He is worried about his future.B.He doesnt do well in math.C.He wants a well-paid job after graduation.听下面一段对话，回答第 9 至第 11 小题。9.What was the womans job in the past?A.Nurse.B.Babysitter.C.Nutritionist.10.What does the woman like to do?A.Make meals.B.Wash clothes.C.Change diapers(尿布).11.

6、What has led to fewer stay-at-home parents,according to the woman?A.The neighborhood atmosphere.B.Boring housework.C.Financial pressure.听下面一段独白，回答第 12 至第 15 小题。12.How many Britons can speak at least one foreign language?A.18%.B.38%.C.62%.13.When do British children usually start to learn a foreign l

7、anguage at school now?A.At the age of 5.B.At the age of 11.C.At the age of 14.14.Why do many young people quit learning a foreign language in the UK?A.They find it too hard.英语试卷第 3 页(共 12 页)B.Its too easy for them.C.Its not interesting.15.What does the British government plan to do to improve langua

8、ge learning?A.Train language teachers.B.Offer more foreign language choices.C.Encourage students to learn two foreign languages.第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节,满分 45 分）第二节：单项填空（共 15 小题，每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）从 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。16.Would you mind if I asked you a question?_,as long as it wont take long.A.Take ca

9、reB.Never mindC.Go aheadD.Dont worry17.Prof.Smith,Miss Wang is waiting for you in your office.My schedule is very _ right now,but Ill try to fit her in.A.tightB.shortC.regularD.flexible18.Why did you quit your job?It was good _ its working conditions,but the salary was too low.A.on behalf ofB.in hon

10、or ofC.in favor ofD.in terms of19.I have read the letter twice,but I cant make _ of it.A.sureB.senseC.noticeD.use20.With the Entrance Exam approaching,I feel more and more stressed.It will ruin my collegedream _ I take action now as soon as possible.A.sinceB.onceC.untilD.unless21.You think I shouldn

11、t say how I feel?_.Do what you like.A.Same to youB.Thats for sureC.I hope soD.I dont care22.I _ for the airport to catch the flight at 6 pm.Please send the file to me within tenminutes.A.am leavingB.have leftC.was leavingD.had left23.High school students will be better aware of _ the real world is l

12、ike by participating incommunity service.A.thatB.howC.whatD.where24.Id like to go to see the film with you,Dad.Sorry,my son,but only the grown-ups are _ into the cinema.A.requiredB.admittedC.intendedD.supposed25.When I said that someone didnt work hard in our class,I was not _ you.英语试卷第 4 页(共 12 页)A

13、.picking outB.referring toC.taking outD.sticking to26._ it many times,I still cant make Tom understand what I said.A.ExplainedB.Having explainedC.To explainD.Having been explained27.You _ be right but Im going back to check anyway.A.shouldB.mustC.needD.might28.The book I have chosen is Fu Leis Famil

14、y Letters _ Fu Lei shared his views about artand life.A.thatB.whoseC.whereD.who29.The old couple sat in front of the house every evening,happy _ those lovely childrenrunning and playing around.A.to watchB.watchingC.watchedD.to have watched30.I knew a lot about the subject already,but her talk was in

15、teresting _.A.besidesB.otherwiseC.neverthelessD.moreover第二节：完形填空（共 20 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从 3150 题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。Theres a program for middle schools called Treps that teaches kids about business andproduct development.The students are given the task to learn to31products on

16、 their own,and at the end of the program the school gym is32up like a trade show where all the kidsget to sell the products.They each get a33,make signs and dress up a little.The schoolgym is open to the public and34a crowd.Some of the kids there35have a crowd at their stand,because the products mad

17、e bythemselves are unique and interesting.But there are some other kids,with36that arentvery good,just dont stand out,arent getting attention.At first,they stand there with a37face but later you can see the38in their eyes because everyone walks by the standsuninterested.I always think it39to visit t

18、he stands of those kids,buy something,and40them for how hard they must have worked on it.Just the confirmation that someonelikes what they make and notices their effort can41them.I usually bring$100 to thisevent merely for this42.As the night goes on,43they still havent sold much,I willsend my daugh

19、ter over there to buy something from them.The other day,as an education expert,I was44with some parents about this.Theyasked me why I encouraged the kids who made terrible products,saying“45confirmationmeans they wont learn anything”.I told them,“These kids know their products arent a46,but that doe

20、snt mean they should47.It takes courage to48there and try to sell theirproducts.If nobody buys anything,or nobody49their effort,they will probably quit nexttime.”Hearing these,all the parents agreed.英语试卷第 5 页(共 12 页)A little encouragement can go a long way and sometimes a small lie can be a big50in

21、the right direction.31.A.introduceB.deliverC.designD.pack32.A.turnedB.rolledC.putD.set33.A.guideB.shelterC.standD.cottage34.A.meetsB.promotesC.inspiresD.draws35.A.alwaysB.neverC.seldomD.again36.A.creationsB.targetsC.situationsD.signs37.A.angryB.curiousC.cheerfulD.serious38.A.disappointmentB.exciteme

22、ntC.misunderstandingD.expectation39.A.enoughB.simpleC.strangeD.necessary40.A.allowB.rewardC.praiseD.command41.A.shakeB.valueC.teachD.encourage42.A.concernB.purposeC.trialD.experience43.A.ifB.thoughC.unlessD.before44.A.agreeingB.dealingC.discussingD.comparing45.A.constantB.falseC.directD.selfish46.A.

23、challengeB.hitC.contributionD.standard47.A.fall inB.slip awayC.shout outD.give up48.A.stand upB.step forwardC.back awayD.work out49.A.needsB.appreciatesC.announcesD.stresses50.A.burdenB.experimentC.pushD.mind第三部分：阅读理解（共 20 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 50 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AActive ChallengeWeig

24、ht loss camp for girls aged 13-18 in CanadaLocation:Beautiful Bear Creek OutdoorCentre near Ottawa OntarioSeason:July 2-August 28thCapacity:40Activities includehiking,rafting,canoeing,yoga(瑜伽),cooking,camp skills,mountain biking,nutrition classes,swimming,fitness classes,etcChoose what you likeActiv

25、e Challenge is a weight loss program specially for young women.The burden ofbeing overweight is heavier than just the extra pounds.We use outdoor adventures to challengethe girls,to give them something to draw strength from.Because youll be losing weight alongside young women just like you,youll fin

26、d no one英语试卷第 6 页(共 12 页)laughing at you and youll help each other.At Active Challenge youll make lifelong friendswith young women of your own age and learn to love new adventurous activities.Unlike any other weight loss program,Active Challenge is designed so youll loseweight and have the strategie

27、s(策略)and skills to keep the weight off forever.Active Challengedoes not put you on a diet.We follow the Canada Food Guide to healthy eating and exerciseappropriate portion(一份)control.We help you develop healthy habits.The staff at Active Challenge combine experienced outdoor adventure professionals

28、withhighly qualified clinicians.All of us are absolutely devoted to helping you achieve lastingbehavioral change and weight loss.Most of all,we are devoted to having a great time doing it.Pre-Camp:Upon registration(注册)in Active Challenge,a registration package will besent out to you with forms to be

29、 completed before camping as well as program preparationmaterials,anintroductionto ActiveChallengeandpre-programpersonalchallengingassignments(任务)to get you on your way toward a healthier self.Post-Camp:Our post program is designed to keep you focused and remind you of thegoals that you set during t

30、he camp.After the camp ends we will send you home with yourpersonal meal and exercise plan and keep in touch with you for a full three months throughletters,emails and phone calls,tracking your progress and giving you strategies and support.51.Outdoor adventurous activities are held for girls _.A.to

31、 follow a good dietB.to lose weight quicklyC.to build up their healthD.to increase their confidence52.How will girls feel about the atmosphere at Active Challenge?A.Lonely but safe.B.Cold but exciting.C.Friendly and supportive.D.Competitive and challenging.53.After registration,girls _.A.should go t

32、o buy the program preparation materialsB.will be informed how to get prepared for the programC.should learn some skills and strategies to lose weightD.will have to finish some challenging assignments at home54.The post-camp help will last _.A.until the end of NovemberB.until the beginning of the nex

33、t yearC.until girls achieve success in their lives英语试卷第 7 页(共 12 页)D.until girls can keep their weight off forever55.What is the main purpose of the text?A.To explain why Active Challenge is popular.B.To share skills and strategies of losing weight.C.To show how important losing weight is.D.To invit

34、e girls to join in Active Challenge.BThe killdeer,a small bird known for its high-pitched(声调高的)call,could lead to thecancellation of one of Canada biggest music festivals.The first hint of trouble for Ottawas Bluesfest,an outdoor festival that draws around300,000 people each year,came last week afte

35、r workers at the site found one of the birds.It had laid four eggs nearby,effectively claiming the main stage area as its nesting ground.“This is one of the most challenging problems weve been presented with,but we feel wecan work through this,”said Mark Monahan,executive director of the festival.“A

36、nything that changes the schedule has a major effect,so were taking it very seriously.”The discovery meant that government officials rushed to protect the nest and the eggs,hiring asecurity guard to watch over them 24 hours a day.Environmentalists were also brought in.“We dont know when the eggs mig

37、ht hatch,”said Monahan.What is known is that theyoung killdeer will likely leave the nest soon after they are hatched,leading many to hope thatthe eggs hatch in the next day or so.The festival is now seeking permission from Environment Canada to relocate the nest some50 meters away or take it to a w

38、ildlife center.Moving the nest would also ensure the bird and its young would be protected during thefestivals 11-day run,said Monahan.Its highly likely that the festivals thousands of attendeeswould cause huge problems for the bird and its eggs.Monahan was confident that the festival would go on as

39、 planned,however.“Most of the people were working with are looking for a positive solution,”Monahan said.“There is no one saying that the festival cant go on.”As news of the dilemma spread,it left residents divided.Some supported the bird,sayingthat moving the nest might result in the eggs being aba

40、ndoned.Others expressed annoyance that protecting the eggs of the small bird,which is widespreadacross North America,was risking an annual festival that contributes millions of dollars to thelocal economy.The killdeers tendency to build its nest in open fields or flat areas has caused issues inother

41、 areas of the US:earlier this year,construction on a health center in Wisconsin wastemporarily stopped after a killdeer and its four eggs were discovered.英语试卷第 8 页(共 12 页)56.What can we learn about Bluesfest?A.It is the first music festival in Canada.B.It is an important event for music lovers.C.It

42、is a music festival held every two years.D.It is a challenging outdoor activity in Ottawa.57.What was especially challenging for Bluesfest this year?A.Pressure from the government.B.Disagreements with the public.C.The need to protect the birds eggs.D.The lack of experience in hosting the event.58.Ho

43、w did the festival plan to deal with the problem?A.Move the nest to another place.B.Ask government officials for help.C.Seek advice from environmentalists.B.Hire security guards to protect the eggs.59.What was Monahans attitude toward hosting the festival?A.Negative.B.Positive.C.Unsure.D.Indifferent

44、.60.The underlined word“dilemma”is closest in meaning to“_”.A.a difficult situationB.an extreme situationC.a dangerous situationD.an encouraging situationCProfessor Stephen Hawking recently came out with a serious warning for people.While atthe Starmus Festival,a festival in Trondheim,Norway,celebra

45、ting science and the arts,Hawkingwarned people that the human race is in serious danger.Hawking criticized President Donald Trump for denying climate change.Then the physicistwarned the audience,“I am not denying the importance of fighting climate change and globalwarming,unlike Donald Trump,who may

46、 just have taken the most serious,and wrong,decisionon climate change this world has seen.”Hawking proposed that the leading countries should send astronauts to the Moon before2020 to restart a movement of more exploration in space.BBC reported that Hawking suggestedthat we“build a lunar base in 30

47、years time and send people to Mars by 2025.”According to BBC,Professor Hawking said,“Spreading out into space will completelychange the future of humanity.”He continued,“I hope it would unite competitive nations in a英语试卷第 9 页(共 12 页)single goal,to face the common challenge for us all.”The physicist

48、shared more ideas tomotivate the younger generation to continue exploring space.Hawking stated,“a new andambitious space program would excite(young people),and stimulate interest in other areas,suchas astrophysics and cosmology.”Hawking also revealed his vision for other forms of energy that could m

49、ove us to a newplanet.He warned the audience,“The Earth is under threat from so many areas that it is difficultfor me to be positive.”He continued,“Our natural resources are being drained,at an alarmingrate.We have given our planet the disastrous gifts of climate change,rising temperatures,reduction

50、 of the polar ice caps,deforestation,and decimation(大量毁灭)of animal species.Wecan be ignorant,unthinking lot(人).”The professor warned the audience that doing nothing would lead nowhere.He said,“If wesucceed we will send a probe(航天探测器)to Alpha Centauri within the lifetime of some ofyou alive today.It

51、is clear we are entering a new space age.We are standing at the threshold(起点)of a new era.Human colonization and moving to other planets is no longer science fiction,and it can be science fact.”Hawking advised the audience to move to other worlds because weare running out of space.61.According to Ha

52、wking,what is the first step for humans to spread out into space?A.To build a lunar base.B.To send people to Mars.C.To send astronauts to the Moon.D.To change the future of humanity.62.What does the underlined phrase“a single goal”in Paragraph 4 refer to?A.Spreading out into space.B.Facing the commo

53、n challenge of humans.C.Stimulating young peoples interest in other areas.D.Motivating the younger generation to explore space.63.The underlined word“drained”in Paragraph 5 can be replaced by“_”.A.speeded upB.storedC.used upD.explored64.What is Hawkings attitude towards the Earths future?A.Worried.B

54、.Confused.C.Positive.D.Indifferent.65.What is the main idea of the last paragraph?A.To warn the audience that humans are in danger.B.To predict what will happen to the earth in future.C.To stress that humans are entering a new space age.英语试卷第 10 页(共 12 页)D.To encourage the audience to move to other

55、planets.66.The reason why humans must leave earth soon is that _.A.the Earth is under threat and the human race is in serious dangerB.a new and ambitious space program would excite young peopleC.astronauts have found a better world in the space than the EarthD.humans have found other forms of energy

56、 to move to a new planetDSmartphones are our constant companions.For many of us,theirglowing screens are a ubiquitous(十分普遍的)presence,drawing us in withendless distractions.They are in our hands as soon as we wake,and commandour attention until the final moments before we fall asleep.Steve Jobs would

57、 not approve.In 2007,Jobs took the stage and introduced the world to the iPhone.Ifyou watch the full speech,you will be surprised by how he imagined our relationship should bewith this iconic invention.This vision is so different from the way most of us use these devicesnow.In his remarks,Jobs spent

58、 an extended amount of time demonstrating how the deviceutilized(应用)the touch screen before detailing the many ways Apple engineers had improvedthe age-old process of making phone calls.Its the best iPod weve ever made,”Jobs exclaimedat one point.“The killer app is making calls,”he later added.Both

59、lines drew thunderousapplause.The presentation confirms that Jobs imagined a simpler iPhone experience than the one weactually have more than a decade later.For example,there was no App Store when the iPhonewas first introduced,and this was by design.Jobs was convinced that the phonescarefully-desig

60、ned native features were enough.He did not seek to completely change therhythm of users daily lives.He simply wanted to take experiences we had already foundimportantlistening to music,placing calls,generating directionsand make them better.The minimalist(简约主义者)vision for the iPhone Jobs offered in

61、2007 is unrecognizabletodayand that is a shame.Under what I call the“constant companion model,”we now see our smartphones asalways-on portals(通道)to information.We have become so used to it over the past decade thatit is easy to forget the novelty(新奇之处)of the device.It seems increasingly clear to me

62、thatJobs probably got it right from the very beginning:Many of us would be better-off returning tohis original minimalist vision for our phones.Practically speaking,to be a minimalist smartphone user means only using your device fora small number of features that do things of value to you.Otherwise,

63、you simply put it away英语试卷第 11 页(共 12 页)outside of these activities.This approach dethrones(废黜)this device from the position of aconstant companion down to a luxury object,such as a fancy bike,that gives you great pleasurewhen you use it but does not dominate your entire day.Early in his 2007 keynot

64、e,Jobs said,“Today,Apple is going to reinventthe phone.”What he didnt add,however,was the follow-up promise:“Tomorrow were going to reinvent your life.”The smartphone is fantastic,but it was never meant to be the foundation for a new form of existence.If you return this innovation to its original ro

65、le,you will get more out of bothyour phone and your life.67.The underlined word“it”in the last but two paragraphs probably refers to _.A.informationB.the smartphoneC.the always-on portalD.the constant companion model68.According to Steve Jobs,what was the main selling point of Apples first iPhone?A.

66、It allowed the users to have access to the internet.B.It was actually an iPod that could make phone calls.C.It was installed with applications by third-party developers.D.It could fulfill peoples desire to multitask in their daily lives.69.According to the article,a minimalist smartphone user tends

67、to _.A.expect to reinvent his life with the deviceB.buy the latest model of iPhone and see it as a luxuryC.remove all the unnecessary applications from the deviceD.spend more time working than playing with his device70.The authors purpose in writing the article is to _.A.tell readers why Steve Job c

68、reated the iPhoneB.remind readers not to be addicted to their smartphonesC.show readers that smartphones can greatly change our livesD.encourage readers to block internet access on their smartphones卷 主观题（共 35 分)第一节：阅读表达（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）阅读短文，按照题目要求用英语回答问题。I was in a local store recently when I

69、 saw something that opened a window into my soul,which helped let in a little more light.I had just picked up some shampoo and was headed to the pet supplies to get some dogfood for my furry friends.I decided to take a shortcut through one of the toy aisles.Blocking my英语试卷第 12 页(共 12 页)way,however,w

70、as a young father and his four-year-old daughter.The little girl was pleading(恳求)with her dad to buy her a new doll.The dad was being gentle but firm,telling her theycouldnt afford it right now.Finally,the daughter burst into tears and said angrily,“I hate you!”I thought that the father would get ma

71、d at her for this outburst.I knew that I probably would doso when I was his age.Instead he just smiled down at her,put his hand on her head,and said,“Thats alright.Youll love me later.”I stood there in amazement as he took her hand and theywalked off.Then it dawned on me that I had been in this situ

72、ation many times myself over theyears but not as the father.In my childhood,many times I grew angry with my parents when I felt my requestswerent being answered.Through them all,though,my parents were still patient,loving,andkind to me.They knew that I didnt understand why certain things had to happ

73、en the way theydid.They knew that my anger was a part of my growing up spiritually in this world.They knewthat I would love them later.Now I have grown up and become a parent of two children.I have deeper understandingof parents behavior in different situations.They love their next generation,but mo

74、re than that,they also know that they should love them in a proper way.Raising a healthy child means to helphim grow both mentally and physically.That is why we need to trust our parents love and givethem ours as well.It is never too late to love them.It is never too late to invite them into yoursou

75、l.It is never too late to let their light guide your life.71.How did the girl feel towards her fathers refusal?(no more than 10 words)72.What reaction of the father made the author amazed?(no more than 10 words)73.How do you understand the underlined part in Para.3?(no more than 15 words)74.Whats th

76、e authors understanding of parents love after growing up?(no more than 15words)75.Have your parents ever refused your request?What do you think about it now?(no morethan 20 words)第二节：书面表达（满分 25 分）假设你是晨光中学的高三学生李津，最近你美国的笔友 Brown 来信说他的学校利用网络辅助老师教学和学生学习，深受师生欢迎。他想了解你的学校是否也有这样的网络教学。请你给他回一封信，主要内容如下：（1）学校有一

77、个叫 SmartPage 的网站；英语试卷第 13 页(共 12 页)（2）师生如何利用网站以及对这种学习方式的看法（如：是否有助于学习等等）；（3）自己的体验和感受。注意：（1）词数不少于 100；（2）可以适当增加细节使内容充实、行文连贯；（3）文章开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。Dear Brown,Yours,Li Jin英语试卷第 14 页(共 12 页)和平区20192020学年度第一学期高三年级期末质量调查英语试卷参考答案第一卷 客观题听力：（共两节，满分20 分）第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 5 分）15 CABCB第二节(共 10 小题;每小题 1.5 分，满分

78、 15 分)610 CABCA1115 CBBAB单项选择：（共 15 小题，每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）1620 CADBD2125 DACBB2630 BDCAC完形填空：（共 20 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）3135 CDCDA3640 ACADC4145 DBACB4650 BDABC阅读理解：（共 20 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 50 分）5155 DCBAD5660 BCABA6165 CBCAD6670 ADBCB第二卷 主观题阅读表达：（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）71.She was sad/disappointed and ang

79、ry/upset with her father.72.(That)He smiled at his daughter(and comforted her)instead of getting mad.73.The author used to get mad at his children in such situations.Or:The author didnt behave the same as/as well as the father(did).Or:The author didnt deal with the situation as the father did.74.The

80、y love their children and know how to love them properly.They love their children and do it in a proper way.75.Yes,more than once.But now I know they did that only to help me grow healthily.书面表达：（满分 25 分）Dear Brown,I am very delighted to receive your letter,asking about whether we have Internet Assi

81、stedTeaching.Now,Id like to share with you some detailed information about it.Actually,we do have a specially designed website called Smartpage for both teachers andstudents.Teachers are able to do some office work on it,including assigning homework,andcarrying out tests while students have free and

82、 easy access to the digital resources of the library,which seems very convenient and beneficial to their academic work.By taking full advantage of it myself,I have been making great progress in my studies,especially in English and Chinese,which brings me a lot of hope and confidence.I really hopemor

83、e teachers and students can make full use of Smartpage to improve their work and studies.英语试卷第 15 页(共 12 页)Yours,Li Jin附听力稿Text 1W:How did you spend your holiday?M:Dont ask I broke my leg while I was skiing,so it means that I might not be able to play inthe football game next month.W:Im so sorry to

84、hear that.Text 2W:Where did you find that?Ive been looking for it everywhere.M:I just grabbed it from the closet.Ive no idea who put it there.W:OK,just put it on.Its raining really heavily outside.Ill be fine with just an umbrella andrain boots I think.Text 3M:How many cups of soy sauce do we need t

85、o make this?W:Let me have a look.It says three cups.Wow,that seems like a lot of salt.Lets put in one cupless instead.Text 4W:Why are there so many decorations in the house?Is there going to be a party here later?M:Did you forget its our parents 20th wedding anniversary today?Text 5M:Miss Lee,why di

86、d you give me an F on the math test?I checked all the answers,and theyreall correct.Look!W:You did get the answers right,but you didnt write them down on the answer sheet.You needto read the instructions carefully before taking a test.Text 6W:Hey,Kyle.Why do you look so upset?M:Ugh,my mom and dad ar

87、e mad at me again!I really want to study art history and declarethat as my major,but they keep telling me its a terrible decision.Before art history,Iwanted to study philosophy,and they said that was a terrible major too.W:Well,I mean,neither of those majors is going to get you a high-paying job.Do

88、you thinkyour parents are just worried about your future?M:Maybe,but Im not good at math.They wanted me to go into accounting,which just isnt mycup of tea.Im old enough now,so I should be able to make my own decisions.Text 7M:So,what do you do,Charlotte?W:Well,I used to work as a nutritionist for a

89、local hospital.英语试卷第 16 页(共 12 页)M:Oh really?Nutrition is really fascinating!So how about now?Are you working somewhereelse?W:Well,if you count doing laundry and dishes,making meals and changing diapers as“work”,then yes and cooking is my hobby now.M:Oh,I definitely count that as work!It seems so fe

90、w people in our neighborhood are stay-at-home parents.W:Well,nowadays,its hard for families to make ends meet with only one parent working.Text 8W:If youre listening to this,then youre probably studying English.Maybe you speak a coupleof other languages too.But what are the British like when it come

91、s to learning languages?According to a survey published by the European Commission,the British are officially theworst language learners in Europe 62 percent of them cant speak any other languageapart from their own.While 38 percent of Britons speak at least one foreign language,only18 percent speak

92、 two.Learning a foreign language isnt a popular option at school inBritain;children start studying a foreign language at the age of 11 and may give upcompletely at 14.So,why dont young people continue with languages at school?Research suggests thatstudents think it is more difficult to get good grad

93、es in languages than in other subjects suchas science or history.The government is now looking at different ways to improve languagelearning.One idea is to start much younger and introduce foreign languages from the age offive.Another plan is to give school children more choices and expand the range oflanguages taught to include Arabic,Mandarin and Urdu