1、听完每段对话后,你都有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。1. What will the speakers do tonight?A. Visit Mary.B. Go out of town.C. Host a dinner.2. How does the woman go to work this week?A. By car.B. By bike.C. On foot.3. What time does Daves meeting start?A. At 8:30.B. At 9:00.C. At 10:00.4. What is Helen going to
2、 do?A. Buy some books.B. Study in the library.C. Attend a history class.5. What is the womans feeling now?A. Relief.B. Regret.C. Embarrassment.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。6. What is
3、 Tom busy doing?A. Raising money.B. Writing a lab report.C. Giving classes to children.7. Who might be able to help Tom this week?A. Mike.B. CathyC. Jane.听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。8. Why is Jack leaving early?A. To avoid getting stuck in traffic.B. To enjoy the scenery on the way.C. To buy some gifts for his
4、family.9. What does Judy often do at the railway station?A. Read books.B. Call some friends.C. Look around the shops.10. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. What to do next year.B. Where to go for vacations.C. How to pass the waiting time.听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。11. Why does Bill look troubled?A.
5、 He is short of money.B. He has made a big mistake.C. He is facing a tough choice.12. What is Bill now?A. A college student.B. An army officer. C. A computer engineer.13. What does the woman seem to suggest Bill do?A. Learn to repair cars. B. Decline the job offer.C. Ask his uncle for advice.听第9段材料,
6、回答第14至16题。14. What is the woman recommending to the man?A. A writer.B. A club.C. A course.15. What is the woman reading now?A. The Beautiful Mind. B. The Great Gatsby. C. The Kite Runner.16. How much time does the man have to read the book?A. Two weeks.B. Three weeks.C. Four weeks.听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
7、17. What is the speaker doing?A. Reporting a study.B. Chairing a meeting.C. Teaching a class.18. What should you pay most attention to when taking notes?A. Listening.B. Reading.C. Writing.19. What is an advantage of using symbols in note-taking?A. It keeps information secret.B. It leaves space for f
8、uture use.C. It makes key words noticeable.20. What will the speaker do next?A. Ask a few questions.B. Show some notes.C. Make a summary.第二部分阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AWe found and researched top-rated alarm clocks. Over the duration of one m
9、onth,here are all the tests we ran:PerformanceReadability: We took note of how visible the numbers or analog(长短针的)hands on theclock were, both in the day and night.Ease of setting: We noted how difficult it was to set the alarm on each clock, and the time ittook.Wake-up experience: We tested the ala
10、rm and noted the volume(音量), tone, harshness(刺耳)and general experience of waking up to the alarm.Dimmability: We tested how dimmable(可调光的)each clock was in the light and the dark.Snooze(打盹): We tested how easy it was to snooze the alarm, and took note if it was customizable and easy to set.Power: We
11、 noted if the clock needed batteries, a power cord or both. If it needed a powercord, we measured the cord.BuildMaterials: We felt each alarm clock and judged how nice or cheap it felt, including buttonsand dials.Durability: We knocked each alarm clock off the same bedside table five times, noting a
12、nydamage after each drop.Appearance: We noted its size and color options, and rated its beauty.X factorsExtra features: We noted and tested any and all extra features and how useful they were.How we ratedBased on the criteria above, we gave each alarm clock a score for each test, totaling into ascor
13、e for each category, which we then added up for a final overall score. Heres a full break-down:Performance had a total of 70 points: readability(15 points), ease of setting(15 points),wake-up experience (15 points), dimmability(10 points), snooze(10 points)and power(5points).Build had a total of 30
14、points: materials(10 points), durability(10 points)and appearance(10 points).X factors had a total of 5 points: extra features(5 points).21. What can you do when testing the clocks dimmability?A. Note itscolour. B. Change its brightness.C. Check its battery. D. Estimate its value.22. Which of the fo
15、llowing belongs to the clocks build?A. Readability.B. Snooze.C. Durability.D. Power.23. Which of the items is given the lowest score?A. Appearance. B. Wake-up experience.C. Ease of setting. D. Extra features.BAfter two nights of staying in her apartment in Houston without power, Felicia Maten hadno
16、running water, her fingers and toes hurting from the cold. She huddled under blankets withher mother and daughter, together using their breath to warm themselves against freezing temperatures that werent letting up.She drove around looking for a hotel. But she couldnt find an available room, and the
17、 roadswere dangerous. Finally, a neighbor suggested she go to Gallery Furniture. The owner, JimMattress Mack McIngvale, opened one of his local stores as a shelter for Texas residents displaced by the winter storms.During the three days the makeshift shelter was open, thousands of people came in for
18、 foodand warmth and hundreds slept over. It meant so much to have somebody who doesnt evenknow us care that much,Maten said. That man is full of love.This isnt the first time McIngvale has opened his doors to people in weather emergencies.He did so during Hurricanes Katrina in 2005 and Harvey in 201
19、7.McIngvale began preparing for the winter storm a week in advance by buying 15,000 gallonsof diesel to power the stores generator for a week or so. He took Covid-19 precautions by providing security hand sanitization(杀菌)and masks.McIngvale got the word out about the shelter through the business soc
20、ial media followingand news coverage. He and his employees made specific accommodations for people, such asthose with babies who need bottles warmed or senior citizens who need oxygen tanks plugged in.He was serving food, handing out water, going around checking on people. said JacyWadhams, another
21、Texas resident living in the area for 15 years. He really takes pride in whathe does. Hes an amazing person.We believe that we all have responsibility for the wellbeing of the community and whentimes get tough we try to open our doors and let people come in and regroup, said McIngvale.24. What does
22、the underlined word huddled in paragraph 1 mean?A. Warmed up.B. Stayed hidden.C. Kept calm.D. Crowded together.25. Why did Maten drive to find a hotel in spite of danger?A. She had power failure and no running water at home.B. The extreme freezing weather would continue.C. Gallery Furniture opened f
23、or the residents.D. Her mother and daughter asked her to find one.26. What can we infer from the sixth paragraph about McIngvale?A. He is always ready to help others.B. He has a talent for managing.C. He is a very considerate man.D. He is a low-key person.27. What can we learn from McIngvale accordi
24、ng to the text?A. To be a businessman with conscience.B. To be a loving and responsible person.C. To create a well- known brand of product.D. To fight bravely against bad weather.CWhen it comes to being fit and healthy, were often reminded to aim to walk 10,000 stepsper day. This can be a frustratin
25、g target to achieve, especially when were busy with work andother commitments.The 10,000 steps a day target seems to have come about from a trade name pedometer soldin 1965 by Yamasa Clock in Japan. The device was called Manpo-kei, which translates to 10,000 steps meter. This was a marketing tool fo
26、r the device and has seemed to have stuck acrossthe world as the daily step target. Its even included in daily activity targets by popular smart-watches, such as Fitbit.In ancient Rome, distances were actually measured by counting steps. In fact, the wordmile originated from the Latin phrase milapas
27、sum, which means about 2,000 steps. Its suggested the average person walks about 100 steps per minute-which would mean it would take alittle under 20 minutes for the average person to walk a mile. So in order for someone to reach the10,000-step goal, they would need to walk about five miles a day, n
28、early two hours of activity.Researchers have investigated the 10,000 steps a day target. The fact that some studies haveshown this step target improves heart health, mental health, and even lowers diabetes risk,may, to some extent, explain why we have stuck with this arbitrary number.But while some
29、research has shown health benefits at 10,000 steps, recent research fromHarvard Medical School has shown that, on average, approximately 4,400 steps a day is enoughto significantly lower the risk of death in women. This was when compared to only walking around 2,700 steps daily. The more steps peopl
30、e walked, the lower their risk of dying was, beforeleveling off at around 7,500 steps a day. No additional benefits were seen with more steps. Although its uncertain whether similar results would be seen in men, its one example of howmoving a little bit more daily can improve health and lower risk of death.28. From which does taking 10,000 steps for walkers initially come?A. Ancient Rome.B. Fitbit. C. Mila passum.D. Manpo-kei.29. How many steps will you take on average to cover two miles?A.2000.B. 2700.C.4000.D. 7500.30. What can we learn fro
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