综合测试选修6

1、综合测试(选修6)(时间:120分钟满分:150分)第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。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。(Text 1)W:Its pouring outside.My new jacket got all wet.M:Take it off and let me hang it up.W:Thanks.I hope the rain didnt hurt it.Its a n

2、ew jacket,you know.M:Its a nice jacket.I think itll be OK when it is dry.1.What do they mainly talk about?(B)A.The rain. B.The jacket.C.The weather.(Text 2)M:You lost your job at the library?Oh,no!What will you do now?W:I think Ill just take a vacation.M:What will you do then?W:Ill worry about that

3、later.2.What can we infer from the talk?(C)A.The woman is on vacation now.B.The woman is a little worried.C.The woman is not eager to find a job.(Text 3)M:What did you do after high school?W:I played in a band for a while.We played for dances around the country.M:Then what did you do?W:I started a r

4、ecording company.Now I make music and money.3.What did the woman do just after high school?(A)A.She played in a band.B.She started a new company.C.She worked as a saleswoman.(Text 4)M:This pen costs 11 dollars,but Ive only got 7 dollars.W:Ive got 6 dollars,so Ill lend you the rest.4.How much will th

5、e woman lend the man?(C)A.6 dollars.B.7 dollars.C.4 dollars.(Text 5)W:If Lisa doesnt return my car in 15 minutes time,Im afraid were going to be late for the baseball game.M:Would you like me to get a taxi for you?5.What does the man offer to do?(A)A.Call her a taxi.B.Telephone Lisa.C.Ride his car.第

6、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道小题,从每题所给的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5秒钟时间阅读每小题。听完后,每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白你将听两遍。听第6段材料,回答第6至7题。(Text 6)W:Can you help me,Sir?M:What seems to be the trouble?W:There is something wrong with my bike.Brake,chain or something else?M:Oh,your wheels seem to

7、have become loose.Thats dangerous.Without good wheels,accidents are more likely to happen.Youd better have them repaired as soon as possible.W:Where can I find a repairman?M:Theres one at the corner of the street,just next to the post office.It is about 150 meters away.W:Thank you,Sir.M:Youre welcom

8、e.6.Whats wrong with the womans bike?(A)A.The wheels are loose.B.The brake is loose.C.The chain is loose.7.Where does the conversation most probably take place?(B)A.In a post office.B.In the street.C.In a garage.听第7段材料,回答第8至9题。(Text 7)W:What time is it now?M:Let me look at my watch.Oh,its nine-thirt

9、y already.W:Though today is Saturday,its time for us to get up,or well have a really late breakfast.M:We can have brunch in a Chinese restaurant for a change.W:What is brunch?M:Its a meal between breakfast and lunch.Many people prefer brunch on Saturdays.W:All right.Come on.You dont have to wear tha

10、t much.Its warm today,much warmer than yesterday.M:How do you know?W:I listened to the weather forecast on TV last night.8.What will the two speakers have in a Chinese restaurant?(B)A.Breakfast. B.Brunch. C.Lunch.9.What is the weather like that day?(C)A.Cold. B.Cool. C.Warm.听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。(Text 8)

11、W:I feel like doing something tonight.How about going to a movie?M:Thats a good idea.Whats on tonight?W:Which do you prefer?Chinese pictures or foreign ones?M:Well,I think I prefer foreign,especially literary ones such as Gone with the Wind,The Red and Black.W:They are old but wonderful.I like them

12、too.M:But what do you think of the actress and actor in Gone with the Wind?W:What an excellent pair!M:Yes,I think so.Shall we go to see Blue Horizons?I heard it was wonderful and we shouldnt miss it. W:Are Sophia Bellini and Richard Evans the leading actress and actor in it?M:Yeah,they are.W:Gr

13、eat!Those two are so smart that it must be worth seeing.M:Its certain that it is.Lets go.10.What do the speakers mainly talk about ?(B)A.Movie culture. B.Tonights plan.C.Literary works.11.What are the speakers going to see?(A)A.Blue Horizons. B.The Red and Black.C.Gone with the Wind.12.What does the

14、 woman say about Sophia Bellini and Richard Evans?(A)A.They are smart.B.They are an excellent pair.C.They are old but wonderful actors.听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。(Text 9)M:Cindy!Have you heard the news?W:No,Steve.What do you mean?M:You know all the classes weve missed because of the snow?Were going to have to

15、 make them up and it will have to be during the spring break.W:Oh,no!We have our vacation all set!What are we going to do?Do the others know that?M:I dont know but I certainly cant afford to miss five days of classes this term.W:But I really dont want to cancel our trip.All of us have already booked

16、 our plane tickets!M:I can try to call the travel agency;maybe they can return our money.But before we do anything we need to speak with our professors.W:You think theyll excuse us from class?M:I dont know.But I think were going to have to speak to all of them anyway.W:Why didnt they add extra days

17、at the end of the term before summer classes?M:Because of the graduation date,which cant be changed!W:Are other colleges around here doing the same thing?M:I would imagine so!It has been such a bad winter and weve missed too many classes.We really need to make them up.W:I know,I know.I was just real

18、ly looking forward to this vacation.The idea of the sun and the beach!M:Oh,look,theres Professor Hampton right now!W:Come on,lets go and talk to him.13.Why are the two speakers upset?(B)A.It may snow during their vacation.B.They may not be able to take their vacation.C.They may fail to join the grad

19、uation ceremony.14.What can we learn about their vacation?(B)A.They are going skiing.B.They have made bookings for their plane.C.Their flight has been canceled.15.What made them miss so many classes?(B)A.The earthquake.B.The bad winter.C.A terrible flu.16.What are they going to do right now?(A)A.Tal

20、k to Professor Hampton.B.Speak to all of the other people.C.Call the travel agency.听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。(Text 10)Hello,everyone.Id like to tell you something about the student clubs in our school.Lets begin with our reading club.It was first started in 1968,and has 90 members now.Every Thursday afterno

21、on,they gather together to exchange their ideas on books.And you may join them to share your views.If you are a music lover,come to our music club.This club has a total of 85 members who usually meet on Saturday.Sometimes they go to the concerts together and sometimes they give performances themselv

22、es.For those who enjoy outdoor sports,the bicycle club can be a good choice.Trips are usually organized on Wednesday and last at least two hours.Together with 50 cyclists,you can not only see the beautiful nature,but also make yourself stronger.Of course,there are also many other clubs in our school

23、.For more information,please go to the school website.17.On which day can students of the reading club get together?(C)A.On Wednesday. B.On Saturday.C.On Thursday.18.How many clubs are mentioned in the text?(B)A.Two. B.Three. C.Four.19.How long will the bike riding last at least?(B)A.One hour. B.Two

24、 hours.C.Three hours.20.What does the speaker mainly talk about?(A)A.The school clubs.B.The school history.C.The school website.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A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。AThe Little Singers of Paris in SuzhouDate:Nov.307:30 p.m.Venue:Zhangjiagang Poly TheaterPrice:30-

25、480 yuanThe boys choir Les Petits Chanteurs à la Croix de Bois was created in 1907 and is now famous worldwide.Each world tour is a huge success.The choristers are between 9 and 15 years old and are proud of their choirs long history of over 100 years and are still fulfilling childhood dreams.T

26、hey have to leave their families in order to be part of this extraordinary adventure:traveling,sharing their passion for singing and enabling others to discover the joys of music.Harlequino:On To FreedomDate:Nov.19-207:30 p.m.Venue:Beijing Comedy TheaterPrice:80680 yuanThe drama discusses the true e

27、ssence of art with the humor of Italian improvisational(即兴创作的) comedy.The performers discuss the purpose of art,reflect on how history is written and survey what is funny and what needs to be liberated.Plastic FantasticMimirichi in ShanghaiDate:Nov.177:30 p.m.Venue:Shanghai Daning TheaterPrice:10038

28、0 yuanFour Ukrainian “kidult” comedians decide to throw a wild party using plastic of all shapes and colors.Plastic Fantastic delivers a series of short comic stories that mix improvisation,pantomime,clown art and sound to draw you into their crazy world.The Collection of American Modern Dance From

29、Paul TaylorDate:Nov.19207:30 p.m.Venue:National Center for the Performing ArtsPrice:100480 yuanPaul Taylor,one of the most accomplished artists this nation has ever produced,continues to shape Americas homegrown art of modern dance since he became a professional dancer and pioneering choreographer i

30、n 1954.Taylor first presented his choreography with five other dancers in Manhattan on May 30,1954.That modest performance marked the beginning of a half-century of unrivaled creativity,and in the decades that followed,Mr. Taylor became a cultural icon and one of historys most celebrated artists,hai

31、led as part of the pantheon that created American modern dance.21.Tourists are likely to appreciate American modern dance in . A.Beijing Comedy TheaterB.Shanghai Daning TheaterC.Zhangjiagang Poly TheaterD.National Center for the Performing Arts22.Which of the following may appeal to those who a

32、re crazy about short comic stories?A.Les Petits Chanteurs à la Croix de Bois.B.Italian improvisational comedy.C.Plastic Fantastic.D.Harlequino:On To Freedom.23.With the cheapest admission ticket,tourists can have an access to the performance . A.on Nov.30 B.on Nov.20C.on Nov.19 D.on Nov.17

33、语篇解读:本文是一篇应用文。列举了各大剧院即将上演的节目以及它们的时间和票价等相关信息。答案及剖析:21.D细节理解题。根据最后一部分的标题The Collection of American Modern Dance From Paul Taylor及其列举的内容可知,游客们可以在国家大剧院欣赏到美国的现代舞。故选D。22.C细节理解题。根据第三部分中的Plastic Fantastic delivers a series of short comic stories可知答案为C。23.A细节理解题。根据文中提到的各项票价信息可知,The Little Singers of Paris in

34、 Suzhou的票价最低,对应其演出的日期可知,应选A项。BMoving to a new city and state was difficult for my family,especially in winter.The excitement of a new adventure was dulled by the memories of the California sunshine and the five-foot snow banks outside our door.I just missed home.But more than our old house,more than

35、 the beach,and more than the seventy-degree warm weather,I missed Stacey.My best friend and I both cried when I left,like two junior high girls,not women in their forties.And I missed our lovely teas.Going to a sweet little tearoom we had discovered was a special treat for us.The place was Victorian

36、 Dream,with delicate teacups and tablecloths with flower prints.Those afternoon teas were precious times filled with laughter between scones(烤饼) and we shared our lives between tiny cucumber sandwiches.Springtime descended upon Denver,and I decided to set about the adventure of exploring the Denver

37、area.As I was driving,my eyes scanned the buildings on the street.“Tea Leaves” caught my eye.A tearoom?Here,in the land of loneliness and pain?I walked through the doors,and tears came to my eyes again.It was a beautiful room,not Victorian Dream,but simple and lovely.Stacey would love this place,I t

38、hought.I sat down and ordered a pot of tea,a cucumber sandwich and some scones with Devonshire cream and English jam.It felt silly but wonderfuland it felt like home.For the first time since moving,I felt as if this new city and state could be,would eventually be,my home.Laughter came as I sat and a

39、te the delicious food,and sipped the rose hip and hibiscus tea.I would come back here and bring new friends.And when Stacey visited,we would come here and laugh and celebrate a friendship that will last beyond years and miles.24.Whats the authors first feeling when she came to the new city?A.Dull. B

40、.Lonely.C.Excited.D.Painful.25.What did the author miss the most?A.The California sunshine.B.Her families.C.Stacey.D.The precious teatime.26.Why did the author want to look for a tearoom?A.Because tea was her favorite drink.B.Because she wanted to warm herself up in it.C.Because she wanted to bring

41、back the good memories.D.Because her best friend used to invite her to tea.27.With this passage,the author probably intends to tell us . A.its better for one to have some hobbyB.true friendship will never disappear wherever one goesC.one cant live without his best friendsD.an old habit can ease

42、 a persons pain语篇解读:本文讲述了作者从一个城市搬到一个新城市,一开始很兴奋,但随后感到极不适应,想念家乡的一切,想念自己的好朋友,但作者还是努力地去适应新的环境,终于有一天,当她发现一个“Tea Leaves”的地方,为之深受感动,从而开始融入这个新城市的故事。答案及剖析:24.C细节理解题。从文章第一段中的The excitement of a new adventure可知,作者刚到一个新的城市时的第一感觉是兴奋。25.C细节理解题。从文章第二段But more than our old house,more than the beach,and more than th

43、e seventy-degree warm weather,I missed Stacey.可知,作者怀念家乡的一切,但最怀念自己的好朋友Stacey。26.C推理判断题。从文章第三段可知,作者和好朋友经常到茶馆里消遣,度过了很多美好时光,作者是想重温过去的美好记忆。27.B推理判断题。从文章最后一段的最后一句话And when Stacey visited,we would come here and laugh and celebrate a friendship that will last beyond years and miles.可知,作者以茶寓情,强调友谊的珍贵和长久。COve

44、rheated property markets in major cities have started to cool down after authorities took measures against speculative buying and a potential home market bubble.However,a long-term effort is needed to make the market stable and sustainable,analysts said.Last month,new home prices dropped in seven ci

45、ties,compared with six in September,according to the National Bureau of Statistics,which monitors housing prices in 70 cities nationwide.In Shenzhen,where housing prices rocketed by more than 30 percent in the past several months,prices declined by 0.5 percent in October.“After first-tier cities and

46、 some key second-tier cities launched cooling measures,home prices have obviously become stable,”Liu Juanwei,NBS senior statistician,wrote in a note posted on the NBS website.Beijing,Tianjin,Shanghai,Xiamen and Zhengzhou began to see home prices switching from rising to dropping in the second half o

47、f October,with average prices down by between 0.1 percent and 0.4 percent compared with the first half of the month,he noted.Housing authorities in more than 20 cities have launched various measures against speculative buying to curb rapid home price growth,including setting stricter requirements fo

48、r qualified buyers and limits on buying second and third homes.Yan Yuejin,an analyst with property research agency E-House China R&D Institute,said the residential property market is “digesting these policies and measures gradually,and it is likely for the market to have rational and stable pric

49、es in the near future.”Ma Junwei,an analyst with Deyi Realty in Shanghai,said it will require a long-term effort by regulators and local authorities to battle speculative buying while keeping supplies stable for buyers with solid demand,including those who plan to buy their first home or upgrade the

50、ir housing.In Shanghai,real estate agents said that they have noticed that homebuyers have become more rational.“Buyers are starting to take their time and study their options.They will compare prices,designs and locations and bargain with sales representatives,”said Luo Dingjun,sales manager at Jin

51、yu Property Marketing.“This was not the case two months ago,when they rushed to buy for fear that if they hesitated,prices would grow too fast and they would no longer be able to afford.”28.The underlined word “rocketed” can be replaced with “”. A.approved B.involvedC.increased D.processed29.Ac

52、cording to Liu Juanwei,what contributes to the stable home price?A.Upgrading housing.B.Cooling measures.C.Setting requirements.D.Digesting policies.30.By reading this passage,we know that . A.in October home prices decreased in 64 cities nationwideB.home prices in Beijing,Tianjin,Shanghai didnt

53、 see any drop during the first half of OctoberC.there is a concern among residents now that if they hesitate,prices of new homes will increaseD.property markets are sure to have rational and stable prices in the future31.What is the best title for this passage?A.Housing Market Begins to Cool DownB.B

54、uyers Appetite for HousingC.Strict Regulations for Housing MarketD.A Potential Home Market From Solid Demand of Buyers语篇解读:本文是一篇议论文。为抵制投机炒房,抑制房产泡沫,政府推出一系列房产政策,全国一些主要城市如北京、深圳等地的房产市场有所降温。答案及剖析:28.C词义猜测题。根据第二段画线词后的in the past several months及prices declined by 0.5 percent in October可以推断出,主句说明房价在10月份有所下降

55、,where引导的状语从句是说价格在过去几个月内上涨,所以rocket在此表示“(价格或数量)迅速上升,猛涨”。故选C项。29.B细节理解题。根据文章第三段的After first-tier cities and some key second-tier cities launched cooling measures,home prices have obviously become stable可知,是政府采取的冷却措施使得房价有所降低。30.B细节理解题。根据文章第四段的Beijing,Tianjin,Shanghai,Xiamen and Zhengzhou began to see

56、home prices switching from rising to dropping in the second half of October.可知B项正确。C项最具干扰性,根据文章最后一段最后一句可知两个月前人们会担心如果稍作迟疑,房价就会迅速上涨,以至于买不起。C项错在时态。31.A主旨大意题。通读全文可知,文章主要介绍由于一系列政策的推出,房产市场开始降温。故A项作为文章标题最为恰当。DIf there is one thing Im sure about,it is that in a hundred years from now we will still be readin

57、g newspapers.It is not that newspapers are a necessity.Even now some people get most of their news from television or radio.Many buy a paper only on Saturday or Sunday.But for most people reading a newspaper has become a habit passed down from generation to generation.The nature of what is news may change.What basically makes news is what affects our livesthe big political stories,the coverage of the wars,earthquakes and other disasters,will continue much the same.I think there will be more coverage of scientific resear