上海市松江区2009届高三4月模拟考试英语

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上海市松江区2009届高三4月模拟考试英语

（完成时间120分钟，满分150分）

第I卷

I. Listening Comprehension

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 is 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. A. Doctor and patient. B. Policeman and car driver.

C. Librarian and student. D. Parent and child.

2. A. It’s time to urge Tom to study maths.

B. They should leave right now.

C. Tom himself should make the decision.

D. They should help Tom study maths.

3. A. It wasn’t very enjoyable. B. It was very exciting.

C. It was very interesting. D. It was better than previous ones.

4. A. Africa. B. North America. C. Asia. D. Europe.

5. A. Everyone told him to cheer up. B. Spending money puts him in a good mood.

C. He’s very pleased with his purchase. D. He had to pay a high price for his new piano.

6. A. Take a break. B. Go to work. C. Do the other problem. D. Keep trying.

7. A. He must do many more pages.

B. He must finish his paper before 8 in the morning.

C. He cannot come back the next morning.

D. He must stop to eat dinner at 8.

8. A. Bob will see Jane tomorrow evening.

B. Bob might be at home late tomorrow evening.

C. Bob and Susan have decided to go on a holiday.

D. Bob asked the woman to come another time.

9. A. It will probably rain tomorrow.

B. It will rain much later in the week.

C. He needs to buy another umbrella.

D. The weather forecasters almost never agree.

10. A. You shouldn’t believe everything you read.

B. The man thinks the book is excellent.

C. Opinions about the book are varied.

D. The woman wonders which newspaper the man is reading.

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 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. They often go for walks aimlessly.

B. They usually have a specific purpose in mind.

C. They like the seaside more than the countryside.

D. They never plan their leisure activities in advance.

12. A. Their hardworking spirit.

B. Their impatience in waiting for theatre tickets.

C. Their delight in leisure activities.

D. Their enthusiasm for the arts.

13. A. The Polish people can now spend their leisure time in various ways.

B. The Polish people are proud of walking leisurely in the countryside.

C. The Polish people enjoy picking wild fruit in their leisure time.

D. The Polish people like to spend their holidays abroad.

Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.

14. A. Small grocery stores. B. Small grocery chains.

C. Supermarkets with fewer products. D. Large discount centers.

15. A. Supermarkets have sold more organic foods than other competitors.

B. Markets that sell natural foods are not competitive.

C. Supermarkets offer less variety than discount chains.

D. Supermarkets are usually owned by many companies.

16. A. Supermarkets are no longer important.

B. There is more competition now than there used to be.

C. Supermarkets have had to raise prices to make a profit.

D. Natural foods have taken over the market that supermarkets used to have.

Section C

Directions: 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 blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.

Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.

In the surgery
The woman’s trouble:	A little ____17____ and sore throat.
The way the doctor examines her:	To listen to her ____18____ and examine throat.
The cause of her illness.	A slight ____19____ infection.
How to take medicine.	One capsule every ____20____ hours.

Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.

Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.

What is likely to take place in the future?	Huge ____21____ in the way people use cars.
What is the disadvantage of airports?	They ____22____ too much space.
What will be needed between cities?	More efficient train ____23____.
Where can you probably find trains going to connect the major continents?	____24____.

Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

II. Grammar and vocabulary

Section A

Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.

25. Shanghai is ______ the largest cities in Asia.

A. among B. over C. of D. between

26. When you are shopping online, you move the “mouse” from one Home Page to _____ to select something.

A. other B. others C. another D. the others

27. Ask those women carrying babies to come in first, _______?

A. won’t they B. will they C. will you D. shall you

28. What she couldn’t understand was ______ fewer and fewer students showed interest in her lessons.

A. why B. what C. because D. /

29. The year 2008 ______ the most splendid Olympic Games in human history in Beijing.

A. has witnessed B. witnessed C. had witnessed D. have witnessed

30. _____ from the fifth floor when the policemen surrounded him.

A. Jumped down the thief B. Down the thief jumped

C. Down jumped the thief D. Down did the thief jump

31. Teachers always remind us of some reading skills _____ we should pay attention.

A. about which B. to which C. with which D. on which

32. The young couple ______ to take a walk after dinner every evening.

A. make it a rule B. make that a rule C. make a rule D. make those rules

33. Nobody knows the exact number of people and cattle _____ were drowned in the flood.

A. which B. who C. whom D. that

34. Was it when you were talking with a friend under the tree ______ your bike was gone?

A. that B. where C. which D. while

35. Jack is said _____ abroad for three years, but I didn’t know about it.

A. studying B. to have studied C. having studied D. to study

36. _______ environmental damage is done, it takes many years for the ecosystem to recover.

A. Even if B. If only C. While D. Once

37. ---It seems that he has succeeded in this year’s entrance examination to the college.

---Yes, but you can not imagine ______ during the past three years.

A. what a hard life he has experienced B. what he has experienced a hard life

C. he has experienced what a hard life D. what a hard life has he experienced

38. Small sailboats can easily turn over in the water ________.

A. if not managed carefully B. if are not managed carefully

C. unless not managed carefully D. unless are not managed carefully

39. At present, when purchasing a house, we have to take the fact into account _____ we are still faced with the global financial crisis.

A. whether B. what C. that D. which

40. _____ in an atmosphere of simple living was what her parents wished for.

A. The girl was educated B. The girl educated

C. The girl to be educated D. The girl’s being educated

Section B

Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. economy B. dated C. relationship D. event E. achievement

F. applied G. global H. regularly I. financial J. promote

The World Expo (short for “exposition”) is known as World’s Fair. And it is a large, __41__, non-commercial exposition that has been held since the mid-19th century.

The World Expo is the third largest __42__ in the world in terms of economic and cultural impact, after the FIFA World Expo Cup and the Olympic Games. In fact, the World Expo is regarded as the “Olympic Games of the __43__, science and technology.”

The hosting of the World Expo must be __44__ for by a country and approved by the international World Expo committee. Expo aims to __45__ the exchange of ideas and development of the world economy, culture, science and technology, to allow exhibitors to publicize and display their __46__ and improve international __47__.

Exhibitions are not a recent invention. They __48__ back to the times when large-scale markets were __49__ held in cities which attracted visitors and brought prosperity because they were located at major trade route intersections.

III. Reading Comprehension

Section A

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 and phrase that best fits the context.

The growing opportunities for Chinese Americans in China act as a useful ruler of the country’s economic progress. A few years ago, Chinese Americans were to be found___50___ in the management positions in local branches of big American firms. Now, they are almost__51__, including important positions in famous Chinese companies. China is really rising in economy.

___52___, looking Chinese and being American can bring some particular troubles in China. Cynthia Liu, the manager of investor relations at Baidu is an example. She says there are cultural differences that these Chinese Americans have to become ___53___. For instance, pointing something out ___54___ in people’s face usually results in awkward ___55___ among her coworkers although they don’t say a word. Liu enjoys her best days in China’s growing economy by offering ___56___ skills. But ___57___ China continues to grow, the window of opportunity for Chinese Americans will begin to ___58___. Daniel She, a Chinese native who became a Y. S. citizen in 1984 says that the days when Chinese Americans could determine their own ___59___ in China are going to end. China is now a much more ___60___ job market even for well-educated, highly __61__ workers. The question to think is the additional ___62___ that Chinese Americans are bringing to the companies. The companies are going to hire local persons more ___63___ unless Chinese Americans are bringing something to the table. And with China’s native ___64___ becoming more and more qualified, it’s already happening.

50. A. mainly B. loosely C. closely D. smoothly

51. A. anywhere B. everywhere C. nowhere D. somewhere

52. A. In all B. Moreover C. However D. Otherwise

53. A. added to B. devoted to C. applied to D. adjusted to

54. A. directly B. merely C. hurriedly D. quickly

55. A. peace B. quarrel C. joy D. silence

56. A. generous B. hopeful C. professional D. sensible

57. A. as B. whenever C. until D. wherever

58. A. narrow B. deepen C. widen D. limit

59. A. names B. patterns C. pay checks D. habits

60. A. competitive B. enjoyable C. promising D. negative

61. A. skilled B. inexperienced C. unqualified D. dissatisfied

62. A. money B. background C. feature D. value

63. A. illegally B. cheaply C. socially D. reluctantly

64. A. work force B. foreign employees

C. university students D. factory workers

Section B

Directions: Read the following four 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.

When someone has deeply hurt you, it can be extremely difficult to let go of your anger. But forgiveness is possible – and it can be surprisingly helpful to your physical and mental health. Indeed, research has shown that people who forgive report more energy, better appetite and better sleep patterns. “People who forgive show less anger and more hopefulness,” says Dr. Frederic Luskin, who wrote the book Forgive for Good “So it can help save on the wear and tear on our system and allow people to feel more energetic.”

So when someone has hurt you, calm yourself first. Take a couple of breaths and think of something that gives you pleasure: a beautiful scene in nature, someone you love. Don’t wait for an apology. “Many times the person who hurt you may never think of apologizing,” says Dr. Luskin. “They may have wanted to hurt you or they just don’t see things the same way. So if you wait for people to apologize, you could be waiting a very long time.” Keep in mind that forgiveness does not necessarily mean accepting the action of the person who upset you. Mentally going over your hurt gives power to the person who brought you pain. Instead, learn to look for the love, beauty and kindness around you. Finally, try to see things from the other person’s perspective(视角). You may realize that he or she was acting out of ignorance, fear – even love. To gain perspective, you may want to write a letter to yourself from that person’s point of view,

65. The text is mainly written to explain _______.

A. how to keep yourself from being hurt

B. how to stay mentally healthy

C. how and when to remain calm

D. why and how to pardon others

66. According to the writer, what is the right way to calm down after being hurt?

A. Try to figure out why you get hurt.

B. Write a letter to the person who hurt you.

C. Persuade yourself to accept what others have done to you.

D. Think about pleasant things and forget about the hurt.

67. Dr. Luskin advises us not to wait for an apology after being hurt because _______.

A. we are not patient enough B. we’d feel worse accepting others’ apology

C. people never want to apologize D. people don’t mean it when they apologize

We Are Now Open Daily Through Columbus Day

The museum and store are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout the season. Trolley rides start with the first departure at 10:05 a.m. and continue until the end of the day with the last ride being at 4:15 p.m. We are open Rain or Shine.

April 30 to May 21

May 28 to October 10

October 15 to October 30

Open Saturdays and Sundays Only

Open Every Day

Open Saturdays and Sundays Only

Ice Cream & Sunset Trolley Ride Special ($3.50 per person )

At 7:30 p.m., every Wednesday and Thursday evening in July and August, join us for a special sunset trolley ride with ice-cream included. Bring the whole family!

Regular Fares

Senior Citizens:		$5.50
Adults:		$7.50
Children (Ages 6-16):		$5.00
Children 5 and under:		Free
Discounts are available for tour group.

Admission includes unlimited trolley rides, access to the Museum Grounds and Exhibits, and use of our picnic areas to enjoy your own picnic lunch.

68. From now on to Columbus Day, the museum is open ______.

A. only on Sundays and Saturdays B. on sunny days

C. every day D. all of the above

69. What’s special in July and August?

A. A trolley ride to the Museum. B. A daily visit to the Museum.

C. A sunset trolley ride. D. A free trolley ride to view sunsets.

70. If a family of 4 persons – one senior, a couple and a 12-year-old boy – are taking a sunset trolley ride, how much is the total admission fee?

A. $18. B. $25.5. C. $33. D. $39.5.

71. Which one of the following is not included in the admission?

A. Unlimited sunset trolley ride. B. Access to the museum grounds.

C. A visit to museum exhibits. D. A use of the museum picnic areas.

There is a popular belief among parents that schools are no longer interested in spelling. No school I have taught in has ever ignored spelling or considered it unimportant as a basic skill. There are, however, vastly different ideas about how to teach it, or how much priority (优先，重点) it must be given over general language development and writing without holding him back with the complexities of spelling.

If spelling becomes the only key point of his teacher’s interest, clearly a bright child will be likely to “play safe”. He will tend to write only words within his spelling range, choosing not to use adventurous language. That’s why teachers often encourage the early use of dictionaries and pay attention to content rather than spelling ability only.

I was once shocked to read a teacher’s comment on the bottom of a sensitive piece of writing: “This work is terrible! There are far too many spelling mistakes!” It may have been a sharp criticism of the pupil’s spelling ability in writing, but it was also a sad reflection on the teacher who had failed to read the composition which contained some beautiful expressions of the child’s deep feelings. The teacher was not wrong to draw attention to the mistakes, but if his priorities had centered on the child’s ideas, an expression of his appreciation would have given the pupil more encouragement to seek improvement.

72. The underlined expression “play safe” in paragraph two probably means _______.

A. to write carefully B. to do as teachers say

C. to use dictionaries frequently D. not to write words one is not sure of

73. Teachers encourage the use of dictionaries so that _______.

A. they may spend more time teaching writing techniques

B. they may have less trouble in correcting mistakes

C. students will have more confidence in writing

D. students will learn to be independent of teachers

74. The writer seems to think that the teacher’s judgment on that sensitive piece of writing is _______.

A. reasonable B. unfair C. foolish D. careless

75. Teachers are different in their opinions about _______.

A. the necessity of teaching spelling

B. the role of spelling in general language development

C. the way of teaching spelling

D. the importance of the basic grammar

A study published in September suggests there is a surprising way to get people to avoid unhealthy foods: change their memories. Scientist Elizabeth Loftus of the University of California at Irvine asked volunteers to answer some questions on their personalities and food experiences. “One week later,” Loftus says, “we told those people we’d fed their answers into our smart computer and it came up with an account of their early childhood experiences.” Some accounts included one key additional detail: “You got sick after eating strawberry ice-cream.” The researchers then changed this detail into a manufactured (人为促生的) memory through leading questions “Who were you with? How did you feel?” By the end of the study, up to 41% of those given a false memory believed strawberry ice-cream once made them sick, and many said they’d avoid eating it.

When Loftus published her findings, she started getting calls from people begging her to make them remember hating chocolate or French fries. Unfortunately, it’s not that easy. False memories appear to work only for foods you don’t eat on a regular basis. But most important, it is likely that false memories can be implanted (灌输) only in people who are unaware of the mental control. And lying to a patient is immoral, even if a doctor believes it’s for the patient’s benefit.

Loftus says there’s nothing to stop parents from trying it with their overweight children, “I say, wake up. Parents have been lying about Father Christmas for years, and nobody seems to mind. If they can prevent diseases caused by fatness and all the other problems that come with that, you might think that’s a more moral lie. Decide that for yourself.”

76. Why did Loftus ask the volunteers to answer some questions?

A. To improve her computer program.

B. To find out their attitudes towards food.

C. To find out details she can make use of.

D. To predict what food they’ll like in the future.

77. What did Loftus find out from her research?

A. People believe what the computer tells them.

B. People can be led to believe in something false.

C. People tend to forget their childhood experiences.

D. People are not always aware of their personalities.

78. According to the study, people may stop having a certain food if they______.

A. learn it is harmful for health

B. lie to themselves that they don’t want it

C. are willing to let doctors control their minds

D. think they once had a bad experience of eating it

79. What is the biggest concern with the method?

A. Whether it is moral. B. Who it is best for.

C. When it is effective. D. How it should be used.

Section C

Directions: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need.

A. There are few statues in the Middle East.

B. Art is a good means for people to know about religions.

C. Artists express their feelings and opinions in their works.

D. People know more about our culture through learning art history.

E. Art is more objective than history itself.

F. Art history provides information of different places and people.

80.

A study of art history might be a good way to learn more about a culture than is possible to learn in general history classes. Most typical history courses concentrate on politics, economics and war. But art history focuses on much more than this because art reflects not only the political values of a people, but also religious beliefs, emotions, and psychology.

81.

In addition, information about the daily activities of our ancestors – or of people very different from our own – can be provided by art. In short, art expresses the essential qualities of a time and a place, and a study of it clearly offers us a deeper understanding than can be found in most history books.

82.

In history books, objective information about the political life of a country is presented; that is, facts about politics are given, but opinions are not expressed. Art, on the other hand, is subjective: it reflects emotions and opinions. The great Spanish painter Francisco Goya was perhaps the first truly “political” artist. In his well-known painting The Third of May 1808, he criticized the Spanish government for its misuse of power over people. Over a hundred years later, symbolic images were used in Pablo Picasso’s Guernica to express the horror of war. Meanwhile, on another continent, the powerful paintings of Diego Rivera, Jose Clemente Orozco, and David Alfaro Siqueiros – as well as the works of Alfredo Ramos Martins – depicted these Mexican artists’ deep anger and sadness about social problems.

83.

In the same way, art can reflect a culture’s religious beliefs. For hundreds of years in Europe, religious art was almost the only type of art that existed. Churches and other religious buildings were filled with paintings that depicted people and stories from the Bible. Although most people couldn’t read, they could still understand biblical stories in the pictures on church walls.

84.

By contrast, one of the main characteristics of art in the Middle East was (and still is) its absence of human and animal images. This reflects the Islamic belief that status are unholy.

第II卷

I. Translation

Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.

1. 我们已5年没见面了。(It)

2. 年龄6至10岁的男孩通常很顽皮。(range v. 分词作定语)

3．他没能抓住这篇文章的主旨大意。(fail)

4．这项研究成果将极大地有利于沙漠地区的农业发展。(benefit)

5. 据说中国将在医疗(medical care)方面有重大的改革。(report)

6. 参加体育活动是劳逸结合的重要方式之一。(balance n.)

II. Writing

Directions: Write an English composition in 120—150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.

DIY (Do It Yourself) 现在越来越得到青睐。你愿意选择这一方式吗？请说出你的理由。

Listening Comprehension

Section A

1. W: I suppose I was going about 60, officer.

M: 60! You must be kidding. You were doing at least 85 when I saw you.

Q: What is the probable relationship between the man and the woman?

2. W: Do you think you should urge Tom to study maths?

M: Oh, we should leave that decision up to him.

Q: What does the man mean?

3. W: How was your vacation? Did you go away?

M: Yes, we went to Maine. Unfortunately, the flies and mosquitoes were bad and it rained most of the time.

Q: What conclusion can be made about the man’s holidays?

4. W: America is a nation of immigrants. Even the American Indians are descendants of the Mongoloid people of Asia.

M: Really? I thought the American Indians had always been in North America.

Q: Where did American Indians come from?

5. M: Frank is certainly in a good mood.

W: The bargain he got on his new piano made him very happy.

Q: What does the woman say about Frank?

6. M: I just can’t get the answers to the problem! I’ve been working on it for three hours.

W: Maybe you should get some rest and try it again later.

Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?

7. W: I’m sorry. The computer lab is closing in ten minutes. We open again at 9 a.m.

M: But my paper is due at eight!

Q: What is the man’s problem?

8. W: Bob, can I come to see you at your home tomorrow evening?

M: Sure, Jane. Susan and I have half decided to go swimming late tomorrow afternoon. So give me a ring before you come, OK?

Q: What can we learn from the conversation?

9. W: Is it supposed to rain tomorrow?

M: If you believe the weather forecast, we’d better bring our umbrellas.

Q: What does the man mean?

10. M: I read in the newspaper that the novel you are reading is excellent.

W: I’ve also read some negative reviews.

Q: What can be learned from the conversation?

Section B

Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.

People in Poland take their pleasure seriously. They like to have an aim even when spending the time which is entirely their own. During the summer, people start work very early in the morning so that they can finish early and enjoy a leisurely afternoon. It is difficult to imagine Polish people going aimlessly for a walk in the country, though they might go to pick wild fruit, to visit a place of historical importance or to walk 20 km as a training exercise. They are often admired for their immense enjoyment of the arts. All parks are beautifully cared and are for the use and enjoyment of the people. Quite ordinary people will talk with obvious delight about concerts. There is nearly always a crowd at the door of the theatre, asking for returned tickets. People in Poland now have far more leisure time and more money than ever before. It is therefore possible to spend the weekends in many new ways. Many people now have over 20 days holidays a year. This provides an opportunity for holidays in the country or at the seaside.

Questions：

11. What is special about the Polish way of spending leisure time?

12. For what does the author admire the Polish people?

13. What do we learn from the passage?

Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.

Supermarkets are big stores that provide a wide choice of foods and other products. In the United States, traditional supermarkets are facing competition from even bigger stores. They are also facing competition from stores with more choice of fresh, natural foods.

Many supermarkets are chains, stores owned by one company. Price competition is fierce in the grocery industry. Most Americans still spend the most money at supermarkets. But traditional supermarkets have lost some of their business. Many people are changing where they buy groceries. They are also changing the kinds of groceries they want.

New competitors are winning business because they are even larger than supermarkets. And they have lower prices. Wal-Mart supermarkets sell groceries as well as clothes, tools, electronic equipment and everything else. Costco membership stores are also known for low prices. Discount stores like Wal-Mart and Costco buy their goods in huge amounts and sell at prices that supermarkets usually cannot equal.

Competition has also come from stores, like Whole Foods Market, that sell natural foods.

Yet supermarkets are changing too. Many have cut prices. And many are offering more fine foods and organic products which are free of added chemicals or drugs. Since two thousand, Americans have bought more organic food from supermarkets than from any other kind of store. Also, supermarkets are able to offer greater choices of similar products than might be found at their discount competitors.

Questions:

14. Which of the following are supermarkets unable to handle?

15. Which statement is correct according to the passage?

16. What is the main theme of this passage?

Section C

Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.

M: Good morning.

W: Good morning, Doctor.

M: Well, what’s the trouble?

W: I feel hot and feverish, Doctor. I’ve got a trouble sore throat.

M: Yes.

W: It’s probably only flu, but I thought I’d better see you.

M: Quite right. I don’t think I’ve seen you before, have I? Are you new to this area?

W: Yes, I am. I’ve only just come here.

M: Right. Now let’s have a look at you. If you just slip off your coat and blouse, I’d like to listen to your chest. Sit straight up. Cross your arms. That’s it.

W: Oooh!

M: Sorry, the stethoscope is a bit cold. Now breathe in. A deep breath. That’s it. Cough. Thank you. Now again. Sit up. Cough. Fine. That’s all. Now you can slip on your blouse again.

W: My eyes have been sore and painful, Doctor.

M: Have they? Now I’ll just take your temperature. Just put it under your tongue. That’s it.

W: Mmmm.

M: I see you’re a student at the training college.

W: Mmmm.

M: My daughter’s thinking of becoming a teacher.

W: Mmmm?

M: Now, let’s have a look. It is a bit high. Now I want to examine your throat. Open wide, say “Ah”.

W: Aaaaaahh. Aaaaaahh.

M: Yes, it does look a bit sore. But there’s nothing to be alarmed about. A slight virus infection. You’d better have a couple of days in bed.

W: What about the throat, Doctor?

M: I’m giving you a course of antibiotics. Take one capsule every four hours. Here’s the prescription.

W: Thank you, Doctor. Goodbye.

Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.

W: As far as transportation is concerned, I think there’re going to be huge changes in the way people use cars, they will probably have made laws about what kind of car you can own and when you can use it.

M: And I bet it’ll be impossible for people to use cars whenever they like. There’ll just be too many of them on the roads.

W: Exactly. People will have to rely on other modes of transportation – especially trains.

M: Why do you say that?

W: Well, we won’t be able to use cars, and airports take up too much space. With the supply of land for airports shrinking around the world, there are going to be fewer airports and fewer plane flights. That leaves trains.

M: Huh. So you think there will be more efficient train systems between cities.

W: Sure. There may even be trains going under the oceans to connect the major continents.

M: Under the oceans? That’s unbelievable!

英语参考答案

Reference answer:

I. Listening

1----10 BCACC ABAAC 11---13 BDA 14-----16 DAB

17. fever 18. chest 19. virus 20. four

21. changes 22. take up

23. systems 24. Under the oceans

II. Grammar and vocabulary

25---29 ACCAB 30---34 CBADA 35---40 BDAACD