Section A
1. M: How much do I need to pay?
W: Let me see. Err...four dollars, and six dollars, and another six dollars. That’s 16 dollars, sir.
Q: How much does the man need to pay?
【答案】B
【题型】数字题
【解析】问题问的是男士需要付多少钱。根据女士所说的That’s 16 dollars可知,故选B。
2. W: Why so late? The train left 40 minutes ago.
M: I’m sorry, but I got stuck in a traffic jam.
Q: Why did the man miss the train?
【答案】C
【题型】原因题
【解析】问题问的是男士为什么错过了火车。根据对话可知,女士询问男士为什么会迟到。男士解释说他遇到了交通堵塞。故选C。
3. W: When did you arrive in New York?
M: I planned to arrive there on Tuesday morning, but in fact I got there in the afternoon .
Q: When did the man arrive in New York?
【答案】D
【题型】细节题
【解析】问题问的是男士为什么时候到的纽约。根据对话可知,男士虽然计划周二上午到,但是却在下午才到。故选D。
4. W: Excuse me. Have you got any books on literature?
M: Yes, they’re on the shelf over there.
Q: Where does the conversation take place?
【答案】D
【题型】地点题
【解析】问题问的是对话发生的地方。根据对话可知,女士在找书,结合选项,可以确定对话最有可能是发生在图书馆。故选D。
5. M: I want to study law in the university. What’s your ideal job in the future?
W:I want to be an accountant.
Q:What does the man want to be in the future?
【答案】D
【题型】细节题
【解析】问题问的是男士以后想做什么职业。根据对话可知,男士说他想在大学里学习法律。故选D。
Section B
Conversation 1
W: How are you getting on, White? Are you still working for the Merrill Lynch Bank?
M: Yes, Kitty, that’s right.
W: I suppose you know quite a lot about banking by now, don’t you?
M: Oh, yes. To tell you the truth, (6) I’m a bit of tired of it.
W: Really? Isn’t it good to work in a bank?
M : You know I’ve been working for the Merrill Lynch Bank for over 15 years.
W: So you are thinking of making a change, are you?
M: Yes,I am. Actually, you know. (7) I’m thinking of beginning my own business.
W: That sounds good.
M: Yes, I thought it over, but the problem is money. If I had enough money, I’d leave the bank tomorrow.
Q6. How does White like his work?
【答案】C
【题型】态度题
【解析】问题问的是怀特觉得他的工作怎么样。根据对话,怀特说“I’m a bit of tired of it.”可知,怀特对他的工作感到厌倦。故选C。
Q7. What does White plan to do?
【答案】B
【题型】推理题
【解析】问题问的是怀特准备做什么。根据对话,怀特说“I’m thinking of beginning my own business.”和 B 项中的“plans to start his own business”表达的意思相同。故选B。
Conversation 2
W: Paul, you are moving to New York?
M: Yeah.
W: Why?
M: (8)Because I want to change the work environment. Maybe I can find a more suitable job there.
W: But you have worked here for 19 years. Do you have any friends there?
M: No,but I can make friends there.
W: Are you afraid of moving to such a big city, (9)especially as you have lived in a small village for 39 years from the day you were born?
M: Not really. I’ll enjoy myself.
W: Will you come back someday?
M: Of course. (10)I plan to come back here when I retire.
Q8. Why is the man moving to New York?
【答案】B
【题型】原因题
【解析】问题问的是为什么男士想要搬到纽约去。根据对话可知,男士说因为他想换一个工作环境。故选B。
Q9. How old is the man?
【答案】D
【题型】数字题
【解析】问题问的是男士的年龄。根据对话,男士从生下来就住在小乡村,并且已经生活了39年了,所以他39岁了。故选D。
Q10. What does the man plan to do after he retires?
【答案】D
【题型】细节题
【解析】问题问的是男士退休后的打算。根据对话,男士说他计划在退休之后再回到这里来。故选D。
Section C
Good evening, ladies and gentlemen! First of all, let me thank you for (11)inviting us to such a great Christmas party. We (12)really enjoy the delicious food and excellent wine. Also, the music was perfect, so if I were a better dancer, I would have enjoyed the party (13)twice as much. I enjoyed meeting and talking to you and (14)sharing the time together. I hope we’ll be able to keep this good relationship and make next year (15)another great one together.
Thank you again for the wonderful party. We have had a great time.
11.【答案】inviting
12. 【答案】really enjoy
13. 【答案】twice as much
14. 【答案】sharing
15. 【答案】another great one
Section D
(16)Most mammals can swim naturally from birth, but man and monkey can not. For man, like the monkey, it is not instinctive to float. Deaths by drowning are common everywhere. (17)In the United States alone, about 7,000 children under four drown each year. Everything possible is done to prevent such tragedies. (18)One solution that is particularly effective is to teach children to swim while they are babies. Most large towns in Florida, California already run lessons for babies and infants. (19)The idea has spread to Europe where, in several countries, special courses are now arranged for children from seven to twenty-four months. The first step is to eliminate the child’s fear of the water. (20) Next, he’s taught to float. Once he can do this naturally and without fear, the child grasps the technique and can push himself forward through the water.
Q16. What animals cannot swim from birth?
【答案】monkey
【题型】细节题
【解析】问题问的是哪些动物不是天生会游泳的?根据原文中的“Most mammals can swim naturally from birth, but man and monkey can not.” 可知,大多数哺乳动物都是天生就会游泳的,但人和猴子除外。所以这里应填monkey。
Q17. How many children under four drown each year in the United States?
【答案】About 7,000
【题型】数字题
【解析】问题问的是在美国,每年有多少四岁以下的孩子溺亡?根据原文中的“In the United States alone, about 7,000 children under four drown each year.” 可知,大约7000人,注意首字母大写。所以这里应填About 7,000 。
Q18. What is the effective solution to prevent death from drowning?
【答案】swim
【题型】细节题
【解析】问题问的是避免溺亡的有效解决方案是什么。根据原文中的“One solution that is particularly effective is to teach children to swim while they are still babies.” 可知,有效解决儿童溺亡的办法就是教会孩子们游泳。所以这里应填swim。
Q19. Where’s the idea spread to?
【答案】Europe
【题型】细节题
【解析】问题问的是这种思想传到了哪里。根据原文中的“The idea has spread to Europe where…” 可知,这种想法传播到了欧洲。所以这里应填Europe。
Q20. What’s the second step to teach a child to swim?
【答案】float
【题型】细节题
【解析】问题问的是教孩子们游泳的第二步是什么。根据原文中的“Next, he’s taught to float.” 可知,教孩子们学习游泳的第二步是教他们在水上漂浮。所以这里应填float。