120102010 学年奉贤区调研测试高三英语试卷学年奉贤区调研测试高三英语试卷参考答案参考答案录音文字录音文字 . 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 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. W: Oh, thats too bad. Its out of order again.M: Sorry, Madam. But you have to walk up the stairs today.Q: What are the speakers probably talking about? (D) 2. M: Congratulations, Mary. I heard you won the first prize at the speech contest.W: There must be another Mary. I wasnt there.Q: What does the woman mean? (C) 3. W: What did you think of yesterdays film?M: Well, I left when the film was only half way through.Q: What was the film like according to the man? (D) 4. W: Jenny is quiet, but her sister is not very polite.M: She is much too talkative.Q: What do you think of Jennys sister? (C) 5. W: How is everything going on? I see you hurry up and down all the time.M: My mother is in hospital and I have to see her three times a day.Q: How often does the man see his mother? (A) 6. W: Hi, Mike. Are you still interested in photography?M: Yes, and Ive done a lot of new things recently.Q: What is the mans hobby? (A) 7. M: Whats the weather like today?W: Its a beautiful spring day. It would be good for you to spend a day in the sun.Q: How is the weather? (A) 8. M: Good-bye, Mary. Nice meeting you.W: Good-bye, Mike. Dont forget our English lesson on Wednesday.Q: What are the two speakers going to do on Wednesday? (B) 9. W: Why cant I enter the competition?M: Because youre too old. The age limit is forty.Q: How old might the lady be? (C) 10. W: Look at my dress! Its ruined. M: Im sorry, Miss. Q: How does the woman feel? (C)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 and 13 are based on the following passage.2Five hundred years ago people usually lived to be about forty years old. Now, in many countries, people can easily be seventy years old. We are living longer because were healthier and much fitter. Also, we live in better, cleaner houses and homes. People will be living longer and also we will be getting taller in the future too. We are much better now than we used to be in the past. As we go into the future, people will be even taller. Imagine a day when most adults will be about 2 meters tall! That time will probably come. Today, athletes in the Olympic Games can run mush faster than the athletes of 50 years ago. Were faster, fitter, healthier and were probably cleverer, too. However, humans cant live for ever because parts of the body, like the heart and the eyes, get older and they dont work properly after the age of 85. What is most important, though, is to have a healthy life. Its no good living longer if your life is full of health problems. In my opinion its better not to live so long, but to live healthily and happily.Questions: 11. Five hundred years ago, how old did people usually live? (B) 12. Which of the following is true according to the passage? (D) 13. Why cant human live for ever? (C)Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following news. Malta will keep surprising me for a long, long time. Although I had heard wonderful things about it, I didnt realize just how magical it could be. Throughout history, sailors who arrived at Maltas ports always loved the natural harbors. Today, Malta continues to welcome visitors who enjoy experiencing its special sights, sounds and flavors. Many Maltese resorts have become popular with English language learners. Students have been going there in recent years for English courses in the sun. If you do a part-time course, youll still have plenty of time to enjoy a holiday. Dont forget to visit as many beaches as you can theyre some of the finest in the Mediterranean. Malta also has many sights that are truly worth seeing. Dont leave without tasting the traditional cuisine. Maltese food is a delightful mixture of different styles and offers plenty of seafood. After dark, watch the towns come to life as many people sit outdoors and enjoy the cooler evening temperatures.Questions: 14. Who often visited Malta in history? (C) 15. Which of the following is Not Maltas special sights and flavors? (D) 16. Whats the speakers impression about Malta in general? (B)Section C Directions: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations wi