上海市南洋中学2025-2026学年高三上学期期中考试英语试题

2025学年南洋中学高三年级英语学科期中考试试题 (满分140分，考试时间120分钟) I. Listening Comprehension(25分) Section A(10分) Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and a 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. At a booking office. B. In a school canteen. C. At a restaurant. D. At a theatre. 2. A. She went to Hangzhou. B. She went to Beijing. C. She changed her mind. D. She lost the chance to travel. 3.A. Visitor and museum narrator B. Headmaster and student. C. Customer and salesperson. D. Volunteer and victim. 4.A.The man has famished his house to the full. B.The second-hand furniture he has bought is very cheap. C.The man has not started furnishing his house yet. D. The man is good at bargaining with the shopkeepers. 5.A.The man encountered a visitor. B. The man missed the bus. C.The man forgot the time. D.The man didn't expect the situation. 6. A.9:00. B.10:00. C.11:00. D.12:00. 7.A. Susan must set aside some money for another house. B. It is unwise of her to buy the new house. C. Susan should have bought a house at a lower expense. D. Susan's old house is far from satisfactory. 8. A. The woman put the notebook on the desk. B. The woman is glad that she emptied the rubbish bin. C.The man is not regretful for throwing his notebook. D. The woman saved the man from some trouble.9 9. A. Lose some weight. B. Shop for new clothes. C. Have his jeans altered. D. Wear clothes that fit more tightly. 10. A. Sorry. B. Annoyed. C. Disappointed. D. Surprised Section B(15分) Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages and the conversation.The passages and the conversation will be read twice,but the questions will be spoken only once.When you hear a question,read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage. 11. A. Learning to cook for yourself at home. B. Living on less money than you earn. C. Purchasing less expensive objects available. D. Buying only essentials and a treat on occasion. 12.A.To avoid being hurt easily. B. To gain a desired friendship. C.To have a better health. D.To keep their promises. 13.A.Methods of gathering wisdom instead of bitterness. B. Practical skills to cook nutritious food at home. C. Great ways of saving money in the early years. D. Important skills needed to be learned in life. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. 14.A.They don't have enough time. B.They are prevented by their families. C.They fear that their abilities are shared D. They don't expect to become volunteers. 15.A.Help one make a decision. B. See the world clearly. C. Express one's gratitude. D. Change a person into a better self. 16. A. How to make great achievements in volunteering. B. How to keep on volunteering whatever happened. C.To tell people to make changes in their lives. D. To encourage people to start their volunteering. Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. 17. A. They are schoolmates. B.They attend the same course. C.They share common interests. D. They once talked before. 18. A. Social inequality, globalization and the media. B. How to do sociological research and present findings. C.Cultural issues in society and the workings of society. D. Critical thinking and research skills. 19.A. Identify the similarities between sex and gender. B. Explore the essential narratives of femininity and masculinity. C. Create a diversity of sociological terms D. Investigate one's assumptions about pub culture. 20.A.There will be an examination next Friday. B. The woman hasn't been to Muri Woods National Monument. C. They have had a very pleasant conversation. D. The man and the woman are in the same school of year. IL. Grammar and Vocabulary(20分) Section A(10分) Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word: for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. Robots entering Chinese homes During the World Smart Industry Expo 2025, crowds of visitors gathered at the booth of Agile Robots to watch a robotic arm move precisely over a participant's waist. Using sensors to detect muscle tension and applying the ideal amount of pressure for a massage, the robotic arm drew exclamations of amazement:“(21)______ technique is even better than a veteran masseur!" The healthcare robot (22) ______ (develop)by the Beijing-based company is called "Dabai” and is equipped with tactile sensors and artificial intelligence algorithms. It can provide users with professional massage services.With a focus on “AI+” and “Intelligent Connected New Energy Vehicles”this year, the four-day expo from Friday to Monday brought together more than 600 domestic and international businesses, (23)______ (showcase) over 3,000 innovations in the smart technology industry. One particular highlight of the exhibition area was the various smart robot products (24)______ targeted ordinary Chinese households. "The physiotherapy services industry relies on the therapist's skills and faces challenges such as long training periods and a high staff turnover,"said Zhang Mingfeng, electrical supervisor at Agile Robots." The key to (25)______ (address) industry bottlenecks is to standardize products and services." From humanoid robots that can sing and dance to floor-cleaning machines and electronic pets, a variety of advanced devices are now entering everyday households.These products, once limited to factories and laboratories, are now helping to improve people's daily lives. "Robots are not cold machines in steel shells. We aim to make technology help,”said Xi E'e, head of brand operations of an industrial innovation park in Chongqing.These innovative products cover scenarios (26) ___ ___ household use, healthcare and outdoor activities, as the smart robots cater to diversifying consumer demands,"said Xi. According to data from the 2025 World Robot Conference, China (27)______ (remain) the world's largest industrial robot market for 12 consecutive years. Meanwhile,the output of service robots exceeded 10.5 million units in 2024, marking a year-on-year increase of 34.3 percent. According to a Morgan Stanley report, China's robotics market (28)______ (project) to grow from $47 billion in 2024 to $108 billion by 2028, with service robots achieving a compound annual growth rate of 25 percent. "My daughter is very interested in this desktop pet robot, and we plan to get one for her”, said Li Qing, who visited the expo with her six-year-old. The product is a kitten-like robot that (29) ______ engage in conversation and display a range of expressions. It functions as both a learning assistant and a delightful companion.China's robotics industry is accelerating its development toward large-scale production and cost reductions (30) ______ establishing a complete supply chain from design to assembly. Section B(10分) Directions:Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can be used only once.Note that there is one word more than you need. A. celebrate B. overlooked C. circumstances D. cast E. incredibly F. factors G. unspoken H. swim I. strongly J.normal K. assume Self-Silencing Is Making Women Sick In the late 1980s, Harvard-trained psychologist Dana Jack identified a recurring theme among female patients suffering from depression: a tendency to self-silence, defined as “the tendency to engage in uncontrollable care-taking, pleasing the other, and restriction of self-expression in relationships in an attempt to achieve intimacy and meet relational needs." He found that this learned behavior, (31)______ rooted in gender norms, was linked to an increased risk of depression.Since then, considerable evidence has revealed that female self-silencing isn't just tied to psychological issues like depression and eating disorders. but also to physical illness. Most worryingly, it has also been linked to higher risk of premature death. This was true even when (32)______ such as age, blood pressure, and smoking were taken into account. When women push their feelings down and (33)______their needs aside, their health suffers. But it can be difficult for women to do otherwise in cultures that (34)______ these self-silencing practices. Moms are praised for being painstakingly selfless to the point of self-sacrifice. These (35)______ standards establish a vicious(恶性的) cycle. For many women, it feels easier--beneficial even--to silence their needs at the expense of their own health, rather than (36)______ against the dominant cultural current. In his best-selling book, The Myth of Normal, physician and author Gabor Mate writes that many of our society's most “normalized ways of being” are, in fact,(37)______ toxic. "That 'not listening to self in order to prioritize others' needs is a significant source of the health-impairing roles women(38)______ ,” Mate explains. "It is among the medically (39)______ but extremely harmful ways in which our society's 'normal' imposes a major health cost on women." To reshape the virtues of womanhood, a new “(40)______ ” needs to emerge--one in which we honor our emotions, prioritize our needs, and actively communicate our boundaries. Such a shift requires change on both the individual and societal level, and will by no means be easy. But it's certainly worth it--after all, women's lives depend on it. III. Reading Comprehensions(45分) Section A(15分) 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. In Mumbai, there's the ceaseless clamor of car horns as drivers edge through traffic. There's pounding and buzzing from the construction of office towers and apartment blocks. Drumbeats and trumpet melodies spill out from weddings and countless festivals. And it's all topped off by bellowing(大声吼叫的)street vendors and garbage trucks blasting Bollywood songs. Living in Mumbai requires a huge(41)______ for noise. When Sumaira Abdulali began campaigning against noise pollution in India's financial capital two decades ago, friends, acquaintances and even her lawyers insisted it was(42)______ . "People told me it's foolish to even try,because Indians love noise,"she says. "We're a noisy country." But in 2003, Abdulali won a lawsuit seeking to (43)______ environmental rules that had allowed loud music late into the night during a festival.(44)______ , the victory led to a ban on loudspeakers within 100 meters of schools, hospitals, courts and places of worship. And she has since won more than a dozen other actions both on her own and via the Awaaz Foundation (awaaz means "noise" in Hindi), which she launched in 2006. The World Health Organization warns that noise is a top threat to human(45)______ , affecting not only hearing but also sleep, brain development and cardiovascular health. Abdulali claims Mumbai is the world's (46)______ city. A study led by Ritesh Vijay, an expert from India's National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, did find that noise levels in Mumbai and surrounding areas in 2020 dramatically exceed legal limits. In recent years, the battle against noise has become increasingly (47)______ with Abdulali often facing powerful interests who consider it an inevitable byproduct of growth. With increasing (48)______ , ever more people are exposed to continuous noise. In a rapidly expanding city such as Mumbai, with a population topping 12 million, demand for housing puts noise rules (49)______ development plans. Although sound barriers are required for construction projects, they're expensive, so developers (50)______ installing them. Traffic is a tougher problem. Noise on the road can reach 110 decibels(分贝) -- a level that can lead to permanent hearing damage after just 15 minutes of exposure, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Luckily, (51)______ can help in the fight, Vijay says. He suggests devices that measure horn use, which would let officials offer (52)______ drivers rewards like deductions(扣除) on car insurance. Dynamic signaling, where sensors linked to stoplights detect traffic density, would improve vehicle flow and (53)______ the urge to resort to horns, he says. Local government also (54)______ , Mumbai decreed(颁布) India's first "No-Honking" day in 2008, with police handing out booklets to raise awareness about traffic noise and imposing fines up to 1,000 rupees($12) on offending motorists. Far more important is the longer-term impact of the day-to-day noise, so that's where Vijay believes activists should focus their energy."In India we celebrate festivals with lots of noise," he says. "But our (55)______ noise itself is beyond the allowed limit." 41.A.talent B.potential C.demand D.tolerance 42.A. encouraging B. reasonable C.ridiculous D. depressing 43.A.take advantage of B. put an end to C.lay emphasis on D. throw light on 44.A.Instead B.Similarly C.Subsequently D. However 45.A.well-being B. intelligence C. interaction D.behavior 46. A. largest B.busiest C.loudest D.richest 47.A.difficult B. successful C.diverse D.easy 48.A.availability B. capitalization C.urbanization D. convenience 49.A.in pace with B. in contact with C. in league with D.in conflict with 50. A. recommend B.justify C. resist D. advocate 51. A. government B.technology C. finance D.psychology 52.A.quiet B.brave C. safe D.alert 53.A. trigger B.satisfy C. reduce D.maintain 54.A.steps in B. takes over C. cuts in D. takes off 55.A.traffic B. construction C.ceremony D.background Section B (22分) Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A.B.C and D.Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. (A) Chinese state media has praised a viral video series telling the story of a jade teapot coming to life and fleeing the British Museum to make its way back home. The set of three short videos, entitled Escape from the British Museum, shows the teapot turning into a young woman in a green dress, who then engages a London-based Chinese journalist to help her reunite with her family. It appears to have struck a chord(弦) in China after first being released by independent vloggers on Douyin. By Monday evening, it had reportedly received more than 310 million views. The plot line taps into growing Chinese criticism of the British Museum after reports last month that more than 1,500 priceless objects, including gold jewelry, semi-precious stones and glass,were missing, stolen or damaged. In August the state media Global Times called for the return of Chinese artifacts from the museum"free of charge"in the wake of the controversy." The huge holes in the management and security of cultural objects in the British Museum exposed by this scandal have led to the collapse of a long-standing and widely circulated claim that 'foreign cultural objects are better protected in the British Museum',"it said. It strongly supported the video series for touching on a "powerful message"about the importance of cultural heritage and reflecting “Chinese people's desiring for the repatriation of the Chinese cultural relics." State broadcaster CCTV also gave the short films a glowing review saying:“We are very pleased to see Chinese young people are passionate about history and tradition. We are also looking forward to the early return of Chinese artifacts that have been displayed overseas." The museum scandal made headlines around the world and reawakened earlier demands by the Chinese media to restore the country's relics. The new three-part show has triggered a wave of nationalism among viewers, with many praising the creative plot that reduced them to tears by showing how the teapot experienced the happiness of returning to China to see pandas and watch a flag-raising ceremony on Tiananmen Square. 56.What excuse does Britain give for keeping other nations' cultural objects in its museum? A. It has taken possession of these objects by all lawful means. B. These objects are safer and taken better care of in its museum. C.It is requested by other nations to protect their cultural objects. D. These objects may come to life, flee their countries and go viral. 57. What does the underlined word"repatriation"(Para.3) probably mean? A. Repair. B. Reflection. C. Reserve. D. Return. 58. Which of the following can we infer from the passage? A. China had already demanded the restoration of its cultural relies before the scandal. B. The museum's awful management and security systems are irrelevant in the scandal. C.The Britain Museum is under pressure to return the cultural relics to China sooner or later. D. A London-based Chinese journalist has contributed a lot to the viral three-part video series. 59.What's the purpose of the passage? A. To appeal to Britain to return China's cultural objects. B. To introduce a viral video series about a fleeing jade teapot. C. To arouse readers' concern about Chinese cultural objects at home and abroad. D.To praise Chinese young people's passion for history and tradition. (B) Become an Atlantis Jr. Aquarist and spend 3 days working with marine life! Food prepping to feeding the animals to snorkeling(浮潜) and learning about coral reefs, it's a week of marine adventure! Marine Adventure Camp June 24-28； Monday-Friday July 8-12； Monday-Friday July 29-August 2； Monday-Friday August 12-16； Monday-Friday 5 days/4 nights Ages: 10 to 14 Price:$595 (not inclusive of room cost) Camp Hours Monday: 5:45 p. m. to 7：30 p. m. Tuesday: 8:00 a. m. to 3：00 p. m. 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Camp name badge must be worn daily. Attendees must be at least 10 years of age. 60.You can get to know all the information about the Marine Adventure Camp EXCEPT A. camp hours B.camp price C. things to bring D. daily schedules 61.The Marine Adventure camp is suitable for A.Tom, who has just graduated from high school B.Jerry,who has saved up 600 dollars for summer holiday C. Mary, a local 6 grader who likes swimming D. Edward, who has been offered a position in an aquarium 62. Which of the following can be learned from the passage? A.Attendees don't wear water shoes when they go swimming. B. All attendees must check out on the last day of the camp. C.The programs are fixed and no minor changes will be made. D. Attendees will have a 5-day experience working with marine life in the camp. (C) The placebo effect is a well-known example of the brain's power over the body, allowing people who are in pain to improve if they are led to believe they are being treated. The opposite, however, is also possible: patients who believe that procedures will cause them to suffer ill effects can make themselves worse. The roots of this anti-placebo, or nocebo, effect are difficult to identify. But in a paper in Health Psychology Review, researchers in Australia have pooled the available evidence and ranked the contributing factors. Misinformation on social media seems to come near the top. In fact, what psychologists call social learning--the drawing of inferences from the views of others--was found to be as powerful as lived experience, and more influential than information given by a doctor. This is a problem, says Cosette Saunders, a psychologist at the University of Sydney and lead author of the study. Social learning may not be able to spread infection or cause new disease, but it can drive harmful side-effects. And managing these side-effects costs health systems around the world billions of dollars. Take cancer treatment. In recent years, new drugs have emerged to control the side-effects experienced by people receiving chemotherapy. But Dr Saunders says that vomiting and nausea have not come down in cancer patients by as much as expected. Social learning may be responsible."They'll say, their mother-in-law had chemo twenty years ago and she was vomiting every single day,"Dr Saunders says. "Those kinds of long-held beliefs are influencing them now, even though the medical landscape has changed." Though the impact of the placebo effect has been recognized for centuries, work on the nocebo effect is much newer. Only in the past two decades have many scientists been convinced of its real-world impact, helped by studies that demonstrate how a negative attitude can lead to physical symptoms such as increased heart rate and physiological arousal. The conclusions of the Australian analysis are clear about the power of social learning. But, says Dr Saunders, it is hard to know how much of these effects are down to social-media use as opposed to, say, chatting with friends at the pub. Dr Saunders’ lab is one of many now trying to find ways to minimize the damage. One possibility is to balance warnings of nasty side-effects with positive proof from patients who had no problems. If she finds something that works, she'll pass it on. 63. What can we learn about social learning from the passage? A. It causes the health systems to fail. B. It affects patients less than doctors' advice. C. It is as impactful as people's lived experience. D. It occurs when misinformation spreads on social media 64. Cancer treatment is mentioned in Para. 4 to show A. vomiting and nausea are common negative outcomes B. the nocebo effect can lead to harmful results C.new drugs are ineffective in controlling the side effects D. the medical industry has undergone great changes 65. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? A. The impact of the nocebo effect is long-established. B. The nocebo effect is more powerful than the placebo effect. C.Labs have found ways to ease the damage of social learning. D. Social learning may affect people negatively via informal interactions 66. What's the passage mainly about? A. The key contributor to the nocebo effect. B. The function of doctors' advice in healthcare. C. The clue to the nocebo effect in medical research D. The role of social media in spreading misinformation. Section C(8分) Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. A. Most of them say that gum disease is a risk factor for heart disease and other diseases that affect blood vessels. B. But did you know that the health of your gums may also affect your likelihood of developing heart disease? C. The right type of exercise in the right quantities lowers systemic inflammation, while too much of the wrong kind increases it. D. Certainly, brushing and flossing are no substitute for exercise and a healthy diet. E. But many in the medical field agree that psycho-social stress, activity level, and genetic elements may also contribute. F.And it turns out that the same types of bacteria often lead to inflammation in both diseases. You've probably heard a list of factors that put you at risk for heart disease:smoking, poor diet, lack of exercise and so on. (67)_______ More than 120 studies have investigated the link between gum(牙龈) disease and heart disease.(68) _______ This means that people with gum disease often develop heart disease but that gum disease doesn't necessarily cause heart disease. Doctors and scientists have proposed a number of possible reasons for this connection. One common factor is inflammation(炎症), which occurs when the body senses a threat and sends white blood cells to attack it. This leads to painful swelling,which is the main symptom of gum disease. While inflammation hasn't been shown to cause heart disease, it often accompanies it.(69)_______ So what does this mean for your health? Since the role of gum disease in causing heart disease isn't certain, don't assume taking care of your teeth will protect your heart.(70)_______ But keeping your mouth healthy and avoiding gum disease are still good goals to pursue. They'll spare you pain and high dental bills and keep your dazzling smile perfect. This research does mean that if you have gum disease, you should get your heart checked. This is especially true if you are at risk of heart disease for other reasons,such as smoking. IV. Summary Writing(10分) 71.Directions:Read the following passage.Summarize the main idea and the main point(s)of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible. How to Be a Successful Team Leader? Every well-organized team needs to have an outstanding leader with specific skills. Sometimes the leader's abilities can come to affect the whole team. Although we students are still young, it's never too early to cultivate leadership skills. A team consists of both leaders and followers. Neither side can exist and work effectively without the other. What is essential to the role of leader is the ability to unite the whole team. A great leader enables their team to achieve a common goal through the giving of clear directions and support. Meanwhile, everyone on a team also desires personal success, so a balance can be hard to strike. If a leader doesn't have fierce determination, the followers will lose their confidence and things will not be done well. What's more, a successful and charming leader ought to be able to handle interpersonal relationships well. They should be honest, fair, objective and impartial(公正的)when it comes to both rewards and punishments. These kinds of leaders are trustworthy, and thus, the working atmosphere will only come to be improved. They are role models who can have a strong influence on the whole team. To become a powerful leader at school, students have to take the initiative in connecting with their fellow students. Good communication skills allow people to build good relationships, which is an essential part of being a good leader. If you find it hard to express your ideas clearly to those who you collaborate with, it may be rather difficult for you to be a good leader. It's a well-known fact that, whatever field you wish to work in, leadership skills are necessary for anyone who desires to have a successful career. So it's never too early to train yourselves as promising future leaders. V. Translation(15分) Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 72.戴口罩是防止病毒传播最有效的方式之一。(prevent) 73.据说这种罕见的食材只有在南美的热带雨林里才能找到。(It) 74.这家酒店不仅避免使用一次性塑料，还采用了节能照明系统，开创了当地生态旅游的先河。(adopt) 75.这款在电池技术上实现重大突破的手机，对于即追求轻薄又注重性能的消费者而言，无疑是一个值得期待的选择。(pursue) VI. Guided Writing(25分) 76. Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 假设你是明启中学生李华。下周德国Bayern中学的师生将在来沪访问的期间，造访学校半天。学校打算安排一次交流活动。现在拟从三个备选方案中选一个: (1)剪纸教学 (2)舞龙(Dragon Dance)表演 (3)足球友谊赛 请你写一封信给校长，信的内容包括：①你推荐的方案；②你推荐的理由。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 高三年级英语学科期中考试题参考答案 1. Listening Comprehension(25分) 1-10 C C A B A B B D A B 11-20 D A D A D D B C B D IL. Grammar and Vocabulary(20分) Section A(10分) 21.Its/The 22. developed 23. showcasing 24. that/which 25. addressing 26. such as 27. has remained 28.is projected 29. can 30. when/while Section B(10分) 31.I 32.F 33.D 34.A 35.G 36.H 37.E 38.K 39.B 40.J III. Reading Comprehensions(45分) Section A(15分) 41.D 42.C 43.B 44.C 45.A 46.C 47.A 48.C 49.D 50.C 51.B 52.A 53.C 54.A 55.C Section B(22分) 56.B 57.D 58.A 59.B 60.D 61.C 62.A 63.C 64.B 65.D 66.A Section C(8分) 67.B 68.A 69.F 70.D IV. Summary Writing(10分) 71. It is essential to develop leadership skills when you're young.Firstly, the ability to keep the team united and determination to accomplish the same goal are needed. Besides,honesty, fairness, and objective attitudes can win a leader trust and reliability in handling of interpersonal relationships. Moreover, skillful communication or staying connected with peers is significant for a promising leader.(59 words) V.Translation(15分) 72.Wearing masks is one of the most effective ways to prevent the virus from spreading. 73. It is said that this kind of rare ingredient can only be found in the tropical rainforest in South America. 74. The hotel not only avoids using single-use/disposable plastics but also adopts an energy-efficient/energy-saving lighting system, pioneering the local eco-tourism. 75. This mobile phone/smartphone, which has made remarkable breakthroughs in battery technology, is undoubtedly a highly anticipated option for consumers who pursue both portability/thinness and high performance./This mobile phone/smartphone, which has made remarkable breakthrough in battery technology, is undoubtedly an option worth looking forward to for consumers who pursue both thinness and lightness and high performance. VI. Guided Writing(25分) 略 高三年级英语学科期中考试听力原文 Listening Comprehension Section A 1. W: Look at the long queue. It is sensible of you to make a reservation. M: Yeah, there is a growing number of people dining out now. Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place? 2. M: How was your trip to Hangzhou, Lydia? W:To be honest,I had planned to go to Hangzhou,but a friend invited me to his hometown, Beijing. I am looking forward to visiting him now. Q: What does the woman imply? 3. M: What can I do for you? W: Excuse me. Could you tell me where I can rent an audio tour guide? Q: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers? 4. W: Have you got your house furnished? M: Halfway through it. I've bought some used furniture from the second-hand market,which is a real bargain. Q:What does the man mean? 5. W: The film has been on for ten minutes. Did you forget the time or miss the bus? M: Neither. I was about to leave my house when I had an unexpected visitor. So I had to talk to him for a while. Q:Why was the man late? 6. W: Hi, Mike. What are you doing here? M: I'm waiting for Linda. She called to tell me that she would come to bring my car back in an hour, but it's already been two hours. It's 11：00 now. Q:When should Linda have arrived? 7. M: I heard that Susan wanted to buy a new house. W: Why must she take the trouble to cover the expenses since her present house is still very good? Q:What does the woman imply about Susan? 8. M: I wish I hadn't thrown away my notebook. W: Then you should thank me. I took it out of the dustbin and put it away on the shelf. Q: What can we learn from the conversation? 9. M: I'm having trouble fitting into my jeans. Maybe I need to get some new ones. W: But you wouldn't have to do that if you just cut down on your calorie intake. Q: What does the woman suggest the man do? 10.M:Can't you knock at the door before entering my office next time? W: Sorry! My bad. Because I'm in such a hurry. Q:How did the man feel when he was speaking to the woman? Section B Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage. Life offers so many lessons, both practical and personal, that you're never too young to begin learning them. Consider the following as part of the checklist of skills to learn as soon as possible. Money Management: When you start receiving money of your own, it's time to start understanding your relationship with money. In a world where you can buy any and every object, the key is to save money by buying only essentials and a treat sometimes. Cooking: One great way to save money is to learn to cook for yourself. Beyond that.cooking at home also helps you control your diet for better health. If you start doing this at an early age, you will not have to depend on your parents too much. Accepting Rejection: Though you must be careful not to break your word, others’ promises aren't always kept. You won't be hurt easily if you learn how to gather wisdom rather than bitterness at an early age. Also, not every job application or desired friendship will work out, so remember that there are more fish in the sea. (Now, listen again please.) Questions: 11. Which of the following is the key to saving money according to the passage? 12. Why should people learn to accept rejection? 13. What is the passage mainly about? Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. "Volunteering makes you look at the world differently. You see how little things can change a person's life for the better, which makes everyone a better person,"Mason, a volunteer, said. National Volunteer Week started in 1974 and is held every April. It is a time to thank volunteers for their achievements. It is also a perfect opportunity to encourage others to take their first step toward becoming a volunteer. Making the decision to take the first step can be the biggest problem, because they often wonder if they will be able to meet the organization's expectations. Some people fear not knowing anyone else in the group. Not having enough time also prevents some from sharing their abilities.The following tips can help if you have some of these worries: Start out slowly, don't add too much pressure. Even a few hours a month can make a big difference in someone's life. Choose an organization with the same interests and common values. Invite a friend or family member to serve. It is a good experience to volunteer with them. Finally, it is most important to enjoy the volunteer experience and to remember that not all volunteer experiences are perfect. If one experience doesn't work, don't give up and you'll surely find the right opportunity. Spend some time on volunteer work and you will see great changes in people's lives.You know, little things can change a person's life. (Now, listen again please.) Questions: 14. What could be the reason for stopping people taking the first step? 15. What are the advantages of volunteering? 16. What is the main idea of the passage? Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. W: Hi. Aren't you in my sociology class? M: I think so. With Professor Robinson, right? W: How are you liking the class so far? M: I like the subject. I think it's pretty interesting. W: Me too. But it's hard to get a high score in his class. In this course, you'll learn about the basics of sociology and discover sociological theories. You'll explore topics including class,social inequality,globalization and the media.You will also learn how to do your own sociological research, and present your findings. M: Tel me more about it. Actually, I am quite interested in cultural issues in society, and the workings of society more broadly. I bet the course will develop my critical thinking or research skills. W: Exactly. By the end of the course, you'll be able to identify the differences between sex and gender. Explore the dominant narratives of femininity and masculinity. Learn a diversity of sociological terms. Investigate your own assumptions about popular culture. By the way, which year are you Fin? M: I'm a freshman. How about you? W: I'm a sophomore. M: Are you ready for the mid-term next Friday? W: I'm so behind. I've been going out a lot. I'm having so much fun, but I really need to catch up on my school work. M:Where do you usually hang out? W: Nowhere specific. I always do different things. M: Have you been to Muri Woods National Monument yet? W:Not yet.I want to go though. M: I highly recommend it. It's an interesting place to visit. W:Maybe you could take me there. M: If you get a B or better on your midterm, I'll take you there. W: Deal. It was great meeting you. I'll talk to you again tomorrow. M: OK. See you later. (Now, listen again please.) Questions: 17.Why do the two speakers know each other? 18. In what aspect does the man show interest in? 19. Which of the following is the learning objective of the course? 20. 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