上海英语试卷
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 was said. The conversation and the question 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.
W: Can you describe what you do?
M: I wash office building windows. I go high up in the basket to reach the windows.
Q: What is the man's job?
A basketball player.
A laundry worker.
A window washer.
A rock climber
2.
M: Should we go out or eat in tonight?
W: I am too tired to do any cooking.
Q: What does the woman imply?
She is not hungry.
She wants to cook.
She is not tired.
She wants to dine out.
3.
M: Hi, Grace. Tell me something about your hometown.
W: It's so beautiful and peaceful. But it's really far away from everything.
Q: What does the woman think of her hometown?
Promising
Isolated
Crowded
Modern
4.
W: My printer is out of paper. I will run and get some.
M: I will go with you. I need some fresh air.
Q: Where will the speakers probably go?
To a stationery shop.
To a gymnasium.
To a paint store.
To a news stand.
5.
M: I don't like the prices on the menu. They always seem too high.
W: You will have a different view after eating the delicious food.
Q: What does the woman mean?
The man can see a different view.
The food is not tasty enough.
The man cannot afford the food.
The food is worth the price.
6.
M: I had a hard time getting through the novel.
W: I know how you feel. Who could remember the names of 35 different characters?
Q: What does the woman imply?
She reads different kinds of books.
She also finds the book difficult to read.
She is impressed by the characters.
She knows well how to remember names.
7.
W: Why haven't we received any newspapers yet?
M: Well, sometimes it takes a while for the post office to deliver it.
Q: What can we learn from the conversation?
The man will go to the post office.
The post office is closed for the day.
The woman is expecting the newspaper.
The delivery boy has been dismissed.
8.
M: My roommate and I are going to see a film tonight. And we are leaving at7:40.Do you want to join us?
W: Sure. But my class ends at 7:30.And the professor never finishes on time.
Q: What can we learn about the woman?
She is not sure if she can join them.
She will skip the class to see the film.
She will ask the professor for leave.
She does not want to see a film.
9.
W: Now that you are on the business, what’s your advice for someone to become a fashion designer?
M: Go to school. I mean it. Find a good school and learn as much as you can.
Q: What does the man mean?
Fashion designing is a booming business.
School learning is a must for fashion designers.
He hopes to attend a good fashion school.
The woman should become a fashion designer.
10.
W: Slow down. You are passing every car on the road.
M: Most drivers usually ignore the speed limit unless they think the police will stop them.
Q: What does the man mean?
Few people drive within the speed limit.
Drivers usually obey traffic rules.
The speed limit is really reasonable.
The police stop most drivers for speeding
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.
I am Lynn. My previous job was as principal of a language school, where I received awards for training teachers to teach more effectively. A year ago, I started an international company. I spent months conducting programs in the US and Russia. During this time, some Russian immigrants came to stay at my house. Fortunately, these visitors helped a lot at home and made life easier. At the same time, I wrote several books to be published by my company and coedited a book for a major publisher.
I am grateful I have a photographic memory, so I can remember everything I see. Otherwise, I might not be that productive. In addition to my work, I have a family at home. Some of my children have had serious health problems from birth, but I try to handle those problems well and efficiently. With tremendous help from my parents, the kids are fed, and clothed, and educated.
I am busy from the time I get up until the time I go to bed. My time has to be carefully planned. I do not like to be interrupted because I want to accomplish my goals.
Questions:
11. What was the speaker’s previous job?
12. What helps to make the speaker productive according to the passage?
13. What does the passage mainly tell us?
11. A. A book publisher. B. A company manager.
C. A magazine editor. D. A school principal.
12. A. Some training experience. B. A happy family.
C. Russian assistants' help. D. A good memory.
13. A. Lynn’s devotion to the family.
B. Lynn’s busy and successful life.
C. Lynn’s great performance at work.
D. Lynn’s efficiency in conducting programs.
