2020嘉定高三英语二模听力

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嘉定区2019学年第二学期高三英语教学质量检测试卷 听力部分现在开始

Section A

Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.

1.M: Please make 20 copies of this and deliver them to the chief executive and heads of departments.

  W: Certainly sir. They will find it on their desks tomorrow morning.

  Q: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?     

2. M: Did you listen to the light music program on the radio last night?

  W: I didn’t because I was kept busy answering the students’ questions.

  Q: Why did the woman miss the music program?                

3. M: I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have volunteered to help you memorize your lines to the play. I still haven’t finished my essay.

  W: That’s OK. Sue said she would help me if you couldn’t do it.

  Q: What will the woman probably do next?                          

4. W: I have to give my oral presentation in class tomorrow, and I am so nervous.

  M: Maybe you just need some practice. Why don’t you use me as your audience?

  Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?                

5. M: There’s an article here in this magazine you might find interesting. It’s about running shoes.

  W: If it’s notonhistory and it’s not on the final exam, I can’t read it now.

  Q: What is the woman probably doing?                        

6. M: Did you notice after almost ten years in the United States, Mr. Lee still speaks English with such a strong accent.

  W: Yes, but he is proud of it. He says it is part of his identity.

  Q: What does the conversation tell us about Lee?                 

7. W: I am heading over to the theatre to get the tickets for this weekend’s concert.

  M: I hate to tell you this, but from what I read in the paper this morning, you are already too late.

  Q: What does the man imply?                               

8. W: What’s up with Ronald? I’ve never seen him so happy.

  M: His supervisor gave performance evaluation this morning.      

Q: What can be inferred about Ronald from the conversation?                   

9. W: Did you find the book for your reading assignment in the library?   

M: It closed before I got there. I had no idea that it closes so early on weekends.

Q: What does the man mean? 

10. W: What is Tom’s attitude towards my new proposal?

   M: I’m not clear. He is always beating around the bush.

   Q: Why is the man not clear about Tom’s attitude?

Section B（15分）

Directions: In Section B, you will hear two passages and one longer conversation. After each passage or conversation, you will be asked several questions. 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 is the best answer to the question you have heard.

Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.   

Joseph Pulitzer was born in 1847 in Hungary. When he was seventeen years old, he settled in the United States. He spent his career in journalism working in New York. From 1871 he was the owner of many newspapers. His most famous newspaper wasthe New York World. Many people believethe New York World was the model for another famous newspaperthe Daily Planet.The Daily Planet is well-known for its collection of the Superman stories.The New York World exposed many bad things done by officials. It strongly supported the rights of the working people.

In later life Joseph Pulitzer became very ill. Then he became devoted to improving the quality of journalism in America. He donated $1 million to Columbia University to establish a school of journalism. However, his most significant contribution was the establishment of the PulitzerPrizes in his will.

The PulitzerPrizes for excellence in journalism have been given every year since 1917 by Columbia University. Since 1942 there have been extra categories for press photography, and commentary. The prize was originally for $500, but today the winners of the prize receive a gold medal. The journalist who has received the award is the best American journalist of the year.

(Now listen again, please.)

Questions:

11. Which of the following statements is true about Joseph Pulitzer?

12. What did Joseph Pulitzer’s most famous newspaperthe New York World NOT do?

13. Whatwerethe PulitzerPrizes established for?

Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following news.  

The Ambassador is the most famous made-in-India car. The company Hindustan Motors released the first one to the market in 1958. The car soon became known as the King of Indian Roads. But now Hindustan Motors says it has stopped the production of the Ambassador. The box-shaped car was based on a car design by Britain’s Morris Oxford. The car has astrongsteel body. It runs through very hilly areas and bad roads with ease. The company says its decision is the result of low demand and lack of money.

The auto market in India did not get seriously competitive until the middle of the 1980s. However, in 1991, India further opened its economy to foreign investors. Many international auto companies began to offer buyers newer, more fuel-efficient vehicles or sport vehicles to a rising Indian middle class. The Ambassador maker found it increasingly difficult to find buyers. Hindustan Motors made few changes to the Ambassador design since its beginning. The Indian government continued using the car until ten years ago. Many taxi drivers like the Ambassador because repairs are generally low-cost.

But the Ambassador’s sales records are not good. Last year, dealers sold only 2,200 of them out of 1.8 million car sales.

(Now listen again, please.)

Questions:

14. What is the news mainly about?

15. Whatisthe reason for Hindustan Motors’ decision?

16. Why do taxi drivers in India like the Ambassador?

Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.  

M: Hello, Scarlett.

W: Hello, Bernard. What did you think of the meeting?

M: Quitegood. But there was no mention of gifted programs.

W: You mean gifted education programs? We have no need for them.

M: So you’re saying none of the schools here have them? Why? High-quality students would benefit from them.  

W: But what about their peers in regular classes? They could benefit from gifted students. You rob average students of that opportunity when you pull the “smart ones” out of the classroom.

M: You mean having the gifted students tutor the regular students? That doesn’t work.

W: How come? Gifted kids can help struggling students.

M: They are smart. But they may not know how to explain concepts clearly. Some bright students are not motivated because they are bored in regular classes.

W: But bright students are great helpers for teachers. They can assist in the classroom.

M: I think gifted kids need special classes to reach their full potential and feel good about themselves.

W: So it’s better for them to feel superior by placing them in a gifted program?

M: You get me wrong. I mean we should find the best fit for each student. Your schools all have special education classes for slower learners, right?

W: Correct. Some students have special needs.

M: That’s my point exactly. Since we’re so careful to serve our slower learners, why are we refusing to serve the advanced ones? They both require special education.

W: Well, parents can do something for the smart kids on their own time. I’m sorry, but I really need to get going. Feel free to bring this issue up during next month’s meeting. Bye.

M: Bye.                 

(Now listen again, please.)

Questions:

17. What are the two speakers mainly talking about?

18. In the man’s opinion, what will happen to the smart students if they are separated from regular ones?

19. Which of the followingisthe woman’s point of view according to the conversation?

20. What can we learn about the man from the conversation?