2014-2015学年第一学期高三英语测试参考答案及听力文字材料

听力录音文字

Section A Short Conversations

1. W: Hurry up, please, or I’ll miss the plane.

  M: Sorry, madam, but we are in the rush hour.

  Q: Where is the woman?

2. W: What jobs have you done in the past five years?

  M: Many kinds of jobs. I was once an official and later an engineer. Up till now I have been a   

     journalist for three years.

  Q: What’s the man’s present job?

3. W: Does the play start at 6:15?

  M: It starts at 6:30 and ends at 8:00.

  Q: How long does the play last?

4. W: Why didn’t you stop when the light had changed red?

  M: I’m terribly sorry that I was absent-minded. Do I have to pay a fine?

  Q: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?

5. W: Can you drive me to the Anderson’s party Friday night?

  M: It depends on if I get my car back from the shop.

  Q: What can we learn from the conversation?

6. W: Did you hear? They are moving Kathy to the New York office.

  M: They are? That’s news to me.

  Q: What does the man mean?

7. W: I really like this green dress. The fit is perfect, but I’m not sure about the color.

  M: Try another one. It’s the same style, but blue suits you better.

  Q: What does the man mean?

8. W: You are taking a course with Professor Johnson. What’s your impression so far?

  M: Many students could hardly stay awake in his class without first drinking a cup of coffee.

  Q: What does the man imply?

9. W: Would you mind taking a picture of me in front of the fountain?

  M: Not at all. But I’m not sure how this camera works.

  Q: What will probably happen next?

10. W: I’m afraid this is the only room in the hotel we have free at this time, sir.

   M: I guess I’ll take what I can get. Next time I’ll be sure to call in advance and make a  

      reservation.

   Q: What can be inferred about the man?

Section B Passages

Today I’d like to mention an interesting television program that will be shown on January 1st. It’s about the brain. It’s a public television show produced in New York City. The program will investigate how the brain functions and malfunctions. Some interesting topics that will be discussed are dreaming, memory and depression. Computers will be used to make the explanation easy to follow. The show is not for children but don’t worry. It’s not intended for scientists, either. I think the program will be very helpful with the work we are doing in class on the brain. I hope you’ll watch it. Remember it’s on January 1st.

Questions:

11.Who is the speaker?

12.What will be broadcast on television on January 1st?

13.What will be the main purpose of the show?

    The most obvious purpose of advertising is to inform the consumer of available services. The second purpose is to sell the product. To the manufactures the second purpose might be more important. They try to persuade customers to buy the product by creating a desire for it.

In general, many purchases are rational, or carefully thought out. People usually consider the economy and convenience when they are buying a product. At other times, the reason behind a purchase may not be clear to a consumer. Consumers may be influenced by an advertisement on TV showing a sports hero using the product. They may want to copy the hero by using the product and so choose it.

Of course, need remains the most important reason for buying something. Food is a real need, but what about the sugar-coated breakfast food advertised on TV? It’s neither necessary nor nutritious. What causes the shopper to buy this product? Most likely it is an emotional motive.

Knowing the reasons behind decisions to buy things makes you a wiser shopper. A person should try to become a more intelligent and rational consumer, one who spends what is worth spending.

Questions:

14.To the manufactures, what’s the main purpose of advertising?

15.What do most consumers do before buying a product?

16.If you know the reason behind decisions to buy things, what will you do?

Section C Longer Conversations

( A )

M: Are you studying here?

W: Yes, I’m studying in the East Asia Languages Department.

M: What are you majoring in?

W: I’m majoring in Japanese.

M: Is it difficult to learn?

W: Yes, the language is hard to learn, but it’s interesting.

M: Do you know anything about the country?

W: Yes, I’m reading a lot of books about Japan. I like its culture. It’s quite different from ours.

M: Yes, it is. It’s important to learn the culture of a nation if you want to learn its language well.

W: You are right.

M: Do you want to do business or to teach in that country?

W: I’m working in a company that does a lot of business with Japan.

M: Oh, I see. Good luck, then.

( B )

M: Next. Your passport, please.

W: Okay. Here you are.

M: Uh, what is the purpose of your visit?

W: I’m here to attend a business conference for the first part of my trip, and then I plan on touring  

   the capital for a few days.

M: And where will you be staying?

W: I’ll be staying at a hotel downtown for the entire week.

M: And uh, what do you have in your luggage?

W: Well, just, just my personal belongings um, ... Clothes, a few books, a camera and a computer. 

M: Okay. Well, please open your bag.

W: Sure.

M: Okay ... Everything is fine. Uh, by the way, is this your first visit to the country?

W: Well, yes.

M: I’m sure you will like our country. Enjoy your trip.

W: Thanks.