高考专刊参考答案及录音文字（2021年10月刊）

A2 新闻听力

Task 2

1. carved and painted

2. work in progress

3. affordable

4. soft joints

5. customised

6. communication cables

7. further

8. surgery

9. remaining

10. interpreted

11. the opposite direction

12. using tests borrowed

13. handling fragile objects

14. components

15. goes into production

A3 听力练习（一）

1-10 DCACB ADBAB

11-20 CBD  ACB ACDB

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. M: We’re going to grab a bite to eat. Do you fancy coming along?

  W: Yeah, sure. I’m starving. But I’ve got to be back to the office by 3 p.m. to finish off the budget for the community.

  Q: Where are they probably going now?

2. W: Have you downloaded the app yet?

  M: Yeah, but it keeps crashing. There are security issues, and it doesn’t work on Android phones. It’s got more holes in it than a slice of Swiss cheese.

  Q: What are the two speakers talking about?

3. W: Hello, and welcome to Pet World. Today my guest is TV vet Sandy Harrington. Hi, Sandy.

  M: Hi. Today, I’d like to share with you some interesting news about pet popularity in the UK.

  Q: What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers?

4. M: Clyde Engineering. Jim Masters speaking.

  W: Oh, hello, this is Mary Peddle. I was just phoning with regards to the job you have advertised in The Guardian.

  Q: Why did the women phone the man? 

5. W: Natalie Portman went to Harvard University in 1999 and graduated with a degree in psychology four years later, and she won the Oscar for Best Actress in 2011.

  M: So, university didn’t harm her career at all.

  Q: When did Natalie graduate from Harvard University?

6. M: The meeting is in the conference room, isn’t it?

  W: Yeah but prepare for the worst. I think Ms Simmonds got up on the wrong side of the bed this morning. She’s been shouting at everyone.

  Q: What do we learn about Ms Simmonds?

7. W: Isn’t it a bit dangerous to be driving with just one hand on the wheel and the other one holding that microphone?

  M: It’s the only way we can get to see every landmark in London in such a short time, unless you’d rather walk.

  Q: On what occasion does the conversation probably take place?

8. W: So, how was the camping trip?

  M: The weather was great, but Peter insisted on bringing everything but the kitchen sink: games, books, clothes for every type of weather … but you’ll never believe what we forgot to take — the sleeping bags!

  Q: What does the man imply about Peter?

9. W: What advice would you give to someone who is scared of sharks?

   M: Take the time to learn about sharks. There is far more to them than teeth.

   Q: What does the man mean?

10. W: Hey, I just heard that Madrid’s terminal got an architectural prize. Did you hear about it?

  M: Yes, I’ve seen pictures. Well, I don’t know what you think about it, but people these days are becoming more tolerant of ugly architecture.

  Q: What does the man imply?

Section B

Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation 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.

The Premier League has announced that its 2019-2020 season will restart on 17 June. The Premier League is the top level of English football, with 20 teams battling it out to be crowned English champions.

The season was stopped on 13 March because of the coronavirus outbreak. However, all clubs have now agreed to complete the remaining 92 games. Matches will be played “behind closed doors” which means that fans will not be allowed into the stadiums. Players and coaches will have to follow strict rules, to make sure that none of them catch or spread the virus.

As fans won’t be allowed to attend the games, they will be shown live on television. For the first time since the Premier League was founded in 1992, the BBC will show live matches. Sky Sports will make 25 games free to watch — so they will be available to people who don’t have a Sky subscription. La Liga and Serie A, the top football leagues in Spain and Italy, are also returning in June. The Bundesliga, in Germany, was the first of Europe’s top football leagues to restart its season on 16 May.

There are three professional football leagues in England below the Premier League, which are called the Championship, League One and League Two. The Championship is due to return on 20 June, but League One and League Two are still discussing what to do. The Scottish Premiership and the Women’s Super League both ended their seasons early.

Questions:

11. When was the season of the Premier League stopped?

12. How can fans watch the games that will be held soon? 

13. What is the passage mainly about?

Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following introduction.

On 30 May, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from the Kennedy Space Center in the US State of Florida, taking two astronauts on a mission to the International Space Station (ISS). It is the first crewed spacecraft launch from US soil in almost 10 years, and is also the first rocket built by a private company to carry humans into space. A launch attempt scheduled for 27 May was called off because of the risk of lightning strikes.

The mission, known as Demo-2, is a joint project between SpaceX and the US space agency NASA. As well as launching astronauts to the ISS, its goal is to prove that the two organisations can work together on future, more ambitious space missions. Since 2011, NASA has relied on launches from other countries to get its astronauts into space.

The Falcon 9 took off at 3:22 p.m. local time and took just 10 minutes to reach space. Attached to the rocket was the Crew Dragon spacecraft, with astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley on board. Once in orbit, the capsule took 19 hours to catch up and dock with the space station.

Now that they are safely aboard the ISS, the two astronauts will spend several weeks testing how the Crew Dragon responds to conditions in space. Their main job is to make sure that the spacecraft can be safely used in the future for longer missions, but they will also be helping with other experiments currently being carried out by three astronauts who are already on board the ISS.

Once those tests are complete, Behnken and Hurley will return to Earth on board the Crew Dragon, splashing down in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Florida in the US. If all goes well, SpaceX will then be officially cleared to go ahead with more missions to the ISS as part of a deal with NASA that’s worth £2.1 billion.

Questions:

14. What do you know about the space mission mentioned in the text? 

15. How many astronauts are there aboard the ISS at present?

16. Why did SpaceX cooperate with NASA for the Demo-2 mission?

Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.

M: So, they stole your briefcase, did they?

W: Yes, that’s right dad. And I know what you’re going to say …

M: Then, I won’t have to tell you that you should keep an eye on your things at all times.

W: I know, I was in a café, and I just went up to bar to get a coffee, and then I was robbed …

M: Look, these guys are professionals. You know, this world would be a happier place if everyone learnt these two words: people stink.

W: Oh, come on. You are too pessimistic about human nature. People are basically good and decent. People aren’t born robbers, cheats, burglars, etc. They are driven to that by their circumstances.

M: Ever heard of the word “choice”? People have choices, you know.  

W: Well, I haven’t lost faith in the human race. And besides, the guy who stole my briefcase ended up regretting it.

M: What do you mean?

W: Well, just a few hours ago, he phoned to tell me that he felt bad about what he’d done, and that he wanted to return my briefcase.

M: Oh, really?

W: Yes, he said he could come around to the house.

M: And you gave him your address.

W: Yes.

M: You gave the man who stole your briefcase, with your house keys and car keys in it, your address?  

W: Yes, that’s right. He offered to meet me here … my car is safe, isn’t it? (The sound of a car being driven.) Oh, no, my car is going down the road! Stop! Stop!

M: You won’t be seeing that again. Still got your faith in the human race?  

W: Two things: firstly, wipe that self-satisfied smile off your face. Secondly, can I borrow your car keys?

Questions: 

17. What do we learn about the man?

18. Why did the thief phone the woman?

19. Where did the woman lose her car?

20. What is the conversation mainly about?

 A3 听力练习（二）

1-10 DDCBC ABCDD

11-20 BCC  CBA CDCC

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: It’s very kind of you to come to see me off, Mr. Black.

  M: Don’t mention it. Have a nice flight.

  Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?

2. M: Are you going to your Aunt’s house for Easter again this year?

  W: Probably not. My brother wants us to go to his house, so I think that’s what we’ll do.

  Q: Whose house is the woman probably going to go to for Easter?

3. M: We want to book a room. How much does the room cost?

  W: A single room is $18 per night, and a double room is $15 for one bed.

  Q: How much does the man have to pay for a double room?

4. M: I hear that you got promoted. You must be very excited.

  W: Not really. Even though the new office is nice, the workload has doubled.

  Q: What does the woman think of her new job?

5. M: Are you going to put up lights on the outside?

  W: Yes, all of my neighbors decorate their houses, and I am making a gift list.

  Q: What are they talking about?

6. M: I’m exhausted! I stayed up the whole night studying for my English midterm exam.

  W: Why do you always wait till the last minute?

  Q: What does the woman mean about the man?

7. W: Did you notice that Sean shaved his beard off over the winter?

  M: Noticed? I didn’t even recognize him.

  Q: What does the man mean?

8. M: Congratulations, Sarah! The wedding party is absolutely grand. Have you opened the gift I gave you?

  W: Yes. Thanks a lot. Hawaii is going to be a great place to have a honeymoon.

  Q: What’s probably the gift?

9. W: Did you hear that Dorothy turned down that job?

  M: Yeah. The hours were convenient, but she wouldn’t have been able to make ends meet with the salary.

  Q: What does the man say about Dorothy?

10. M: I can’t understand why Daisy hasn’t arrived yet. We arranged to meet at 5:30. It’s almost 6:00. Should we try to call her or should we go back home?

  W: She probably got tied up in traffic. Let’s give her a few more minutes.

  Q: What are the man and the woman going to do?

Section B

Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation 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.

The Parent Trap

As every parent knows, if you have children, you worry about them all the time. However, it seems that these days we’re worrying about our kids a lot more than we used to. Are we trying to protect our children too much and will this cause problems for them later in life?

“In the past, kids in the UK walked to school every day, but these days parents don’t let their children go out on their own in case something bad happens to them,” said Dr Andy Hallett, a childcare expert. “If children stay indoors all the time, they become unfit. This means they may often have health problems later in life.”

The dangers of letting your kids go out by themselves are smaller than you might think. “The media makes parents worry about their children’s safety,” says Julia Benz, a child psychologist. “But children are safer now than they have ever been. If parents want their kids to grow up healthy, they shouldn’t protect them so much. Children need to make decisions themselves.”

Over 27% of British children are now overweight, partly because they spend their free time playing computer games and watching TV. “I can understand why parents are concerned,” says Julia Benz. “But if kids never go outside, they can’t learn to look after themselves in the real world.”

Overall, therefore, the message is clear. If you want happy and healthy kids, give their freedom back to them.

Questions:

11. According to Julia Benz, what makes today’s parents more concerned about their kids?

12. What does the speaker suggest parents do?

13. What is the speaker mainly talking about?

Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.

Possessing a car gives one a greater degree of freedom, but a car may bring you heavy financial burdens. However large the initial sum you have to pay, you will undoubtedly have to spend more on the vehicle just to keep it running — the various taxes, the fuel, and of course any repairs it may need. The last is especially endless. Any single repair may cost you thousands.

There being more cars around will also naturally lead to the serious problem of air pollution. As more and more cars are produced and used, an even larger amount of harmful gases are being released into the atmosphere. Many of the minor illnesses we see in modern industrial societies, such as headaches, tiredness and stomachaches may simply be the result of air pollution.

What’s more, driving a car usually brings out a man’s worst qualities. It has been said that when a man is sitting behind the wheel, his car becomes the display of the worst parts of his personality. All of a person’s normally hidden characteristics can to be brought to the surface simply by the act of driving.

And traveling by car sometimes brings more inconvenience. Driving a car may be more comfortable than taking a crowded bus, but any advantage of driving a car is often lost in traffic jams and the endless queues of cars moving through a city’s main streets.

Questions:

14. Which of the following causes the biggest financial burden if you own a car?

15. What causes many of the minor illnesses we find in modern industrial societies?

16. In which situation are the advantages of driving a car not present?

Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following passage.

M: Have you ever wondered why foods in some countries, like India and Thailand, are so spicy and other places, like England, have such tasteless food?  

W: Um … let’s see. India and Thailand are very hot countries, while England is cold and damp. Perhaps the answer has something to do with the climate associated with each local food?

M: Yeah it sure does.

W: But why would we want to eat spicy food when it’s hot outside? Does it cool you off because it makes you sweat more?

M: Well, that’s an interesting theory. Here are a couple of better ones. One explanation that supports this theory is that spices hide the bad smells of food, and in a country with a hot climate and without refrigeration, that can come in handy.

W: Yes. What’s the second theory?

M: Well, the second explanation has to do with bacteria; some scientists suggest that the spices in hot food help protect humans from certain kinds of bacteria that can be found in food. In fact, the hotter the country, the more likely it is that its food will use the kind of spices that slow down the growth of bacteria.

W: You mean some ingredients can decrease the speed at which bacteria can grow?

M: That’s right. For example, onion and garlic alone can kill or block up to twenty-nine different kinds of food-borne bacteria. In fact, most spices block bacteria to some extent. And if you think about it, this makes sense. As plants evolved, they had to learn to fight off bacteria in order to survive. That’s how they got their distinctive flavors in the first place.

W: All this talk is making me hungry. Let’s go and get something to eat.

Questions:

17. What has aroused the two speakers’ interest?

18. What is the interesting theory given by the woman?

19. Why do spices benefit people’s health in hot countries?

20. What can we learn about plants from the conversation?

A4-6 语法填空

(1)

1. which  

2. As  

3. that  

4. is influenced  

5. to affect

6. considering  

7. those  

8. aged  

9. Because/As/Since

10. more frequently

(2)

1. to win  

2. intended  

3. with  

4. if  

5. when

6. featuring  

7. could  

8. have seen  

9. that  

10. less expensive

(3)

1. that/which  

2. Unless  

3. how long  

4. reduced  

5. so that

6. has helped  

7. will happen

8. where  

9. that  

10. encouraging

(4)

1. has been watched  

2. to be fading  

3. that/which  

4. may/might  

5. than

6. the most downloaded  

7. sinking  

8. tell  

9. On

10. While/Although/Though

(5)

1. that/which  

2. it  

3. What  

4. recovering   

5. for  

6. must  

7. higher  

8. hospitalized  

9. to uncover  

10. As/Because/Since

(6)

1. was granted  

2. if/whether  

3. can  

4. the most common

5. that

6. Developed  

7. removing  

8. rather than/instead of

9. when

10. to delay

(7)

1. when/while  

2. may/might  

3. in which  

4. that  

5. has shown

6. described  

7. whether/if  

8. were dreaming  

9. had been asked  

10. how

(8)

1. a  

2. best  

3. to describe  

4. have deepened  

5. in which

6. are both showing  

7. how  

8. into  

9. before/when  

10. that

(9)

1. making

2. more vital

3. has left  

4. will damage  

5. owing to/due to/because of

6. that  

7. Though/Although/While

8. those  

9. Established  

10. which

A7-9 选词填空

(1) 1. A  2. J  3. B  4. I  5. G  6. C  7. H  8. D  9. F  10. E

(2) 1. B  2. H  3. G  4. K  5. A  6. E  7. C  8. F  9. J  10. I

(3) 1. B  2. J  3. K  4. A  5. E  6. I  7. G  8. F  9. H  10. D

(4) 1. G  2. B  3. E  4. K  5. F  6. A  7. H  8. C  9. I  10. D

(5) 1. B  2. K  3. I  4. A  5. E  6. F  7. G  8. H  9. J  10. C

(6) 1. D  2. F  3. B  4. E  5. A  6. K  7. C  8. H  9. I  10. J

(7) 1. E  2. K  3. G  4. F  5. B  6. A  7. D  8. I  9. J  10. H

(8) 1. C  2. D  3. J  4. H  5. E  6. G  7. I  8. K  9. B  10. F

(9) 1. K  2. A  3. D  4. G  5. B  6. F  7. J  8. H  9. E  10. C

A10-13 完形填空

(1) 1-5 BDCBA  6-10 DBACB  11-15 ACADD

(2) 1-5 CDBAC  6-10 CDABC  11-15 DCBAC

(3) 1-5 BDCBA  6-10 BDBBC  11-15 DCDAC

(4) 1-5 BCDAA  6-10 CDBDA  11-15 DBACD

(5) 1-5 BAADD  6-10 BCADC  11-15 DADAC

(6) 1-5 CDABC  6-10 BDBAD  11-15 ACBBD

(7) 1-5 BCDDA 6-10 BACDC  11-15 ABDDA

(8) 1-5 BCADD 6-10 CBCDD  11-15 BDCAB

A14-19 阅读选择

专项练习（一）

(A) 1-4 DBCB  

(B) 5-7 BDB   

(C) 8-11 ACDC

(D) 11-15 FBDC

专项练习（二）

(A) 1-4 CDCB  

(B) 5-7 DAB   

(C) 8-11 BDCD

(D) 11-15 CEFA

专项练习（三）

(A) 1-4 BDAB

(B) 5-7 CAC

(C) 8-11 DDBD

(D) 12-15 FCEA

A20 翻译

翻译拓展练习

1. For the safety and happiness of your family, do obey traffic rules.

2. Be sure to wear a mask while traveling, to reduce the possibility of virus infection.

3. Please turn to the police for help whenever you are in trouble.

4. The IQ test has been widely used in schools to evaluate students’ abilities, because this can help teachers plan their courses.

5. Doctors’ making door-to-door visits saves many old people the trouble of having to go to hospital. 

6. All kinds of information are available on the internet now, so you can find out everything you need to know without leaving the house.

7. Washing hands often/frequently/regularly is one of the most effective ways to avoid being infected by disease(s).

8. Making full use of your time doesn’t mean reading books from morning till night.

9. Stamp collecting takes up almost all of his spare time, which concerns his parents.

10. There was something wrong with my computer yesterday, so I’m going to get it repaired as soon as possible.

11. For this boy who dreams of being an astronaut, there is nothing more exciting than being allowed to take part in the space travel program.

12. There is no need to refer to the dictionary every time you come across a new word, because/since it will affect your reading efficiency.

13. It is hard for high school students to resist the temptation of online games.

14. It is the duty of every citizen to protect our environment.

15. In times of difficulty, we should complain less and try instead to help one another.

高考翻译实战模拟（一）

1. Don’t drink too many sugary drinks/beverages or eat too many desserts, or you will easily gain weight.

2. Some problems arose/have arisen in the process/course of the investigation.

3. At first sight, there is nothing special about this watch, however, it is in fact a smartphone.

4. It is worth mentioning that, under Mrs Wang’s positive influence, her colleagues now not only pay much attention to children’s school results, but also hard-work.

高考翻译实战模拟（二）

1. Keeping all the required books, pens and other instruments within reach helps you to stay focused on studying.

2. Good manners are appreciated in every culture, especially in formal occasions.

3. Whether or not there is water on the newly-found planet remains a mystery, and the scientists are doing further research.

4. With the improvement of living conditions, people are less concerned about filling their stomachs and more concerned about gaining weight.

A21 概要写作

(A)

I. 1. All around the world, human beings are killing millions of animals in hopes of profiting/making a profit from them.

2. Fortunately, the past few decades have seen an increase in the number of people who have devoted themselves to the protection of endangered animals.

3. In many countries, it is against the law to bring in ivory from abroad.

4. However, because the amount of attention being paid to a particular animal will fade away over time, it is simply not enough to just classify an animal as endangered and create laws in order to protect it.

II. 1. Because people want to make a profit from them or through the products that are made from them.

2. In order to show that the awareness of saving endangered animals has increased over the past few decades.

3. The main idea of the third paragraph is that some endangered animals being protected now might face new threats after a few years as people’s focus shifts. To support this idea, the author cited the protection that young seals once enjoyed and the new threats they later faced as an example.

4. He implied that many years later, as people’s focus shifts from the elephant to some other species, the elephant might in time fall from favor and face new threats. Therefore, it is simply not enough to just classify a species as endangered and create laws in order to protect it. Better strategies are required.

III.

IV.

Version 1:

In hopes of making a profit, people are killing lots of animals. Fortunately, the past few decades have seen an increase in the awareness of protecting endangered animals. However, as people’s focus shifts, animals being protected now might fall from favor and face new threats in the future. Therefore, better strategies than what has already been done are required. (59 words)

Version 2:

Humans’ greed for wealth is chiefly responsible for some species’ being endangered. Luckily, people have taken steps to protect them. However, as people’s attention to endangered animals shifts over time, the efforts are far from enough, and it is essential to do constant work in order to protect them. (49 words)

(B)

I. 1. Some people tend to believe that today’s students — digital natives — will learn more effectively as they learn digitally (thanks to the fact that they grew up alongside many new technologies with their schools introducing e-learning methods).

2. If the target of the students’ reading assignment is simply to grasp the main idea, then the medium they choose makes little difference.

3. Teachers could tell/inform their students that how well they understand/comprehend the reading material may have had something to do with whether they had chosen to read the text digitally or had chosen to read it in print.

4. This particular group of students could inspire schools and teachers to teach their students how to read slower so as to comprehend better when they read digitally.

II. 1. People who grow up surrounded by new technologies. / People who grow up under the tremendous influence of modern information technologies.

2. Because people might as well choose for themselves the medium they wish to read the material in based on the intentions.

3. The chosen medium makes a difference when the assignment requires thorough comprehension.

4. They can learn to read slower but comprehend better when they read digitally.

III.

IV.

Version 1:

Although today’s students have grown up alongside modern technologies, they aren’t always performing better when they learn digitally. Depending on why you are reading, the medium you choose might affect your performance. Print is still a wiser option if the task requires thorough comprehension. But students can possibly be taught to read slower but comprehend better as they read digitally. (60 words)

Version 2:

Students are given access to e-textbooks and people think technology improves their learning. Unfortunately, this is not always true. We should learn the following lessons. First, different reading purposes require different reading media. Second, teachers should help students realize that the reading medium may affect their understanding. Finally, students should be taught to read slower on the computer. (58 words)

A23 Select reads 1

Becoming a Birder

I. 1-3 ABB

II. 1-4 BACC

III.

1. The movie reminds us that what brings us power can bring us harm, too.

2. The IOC/ International Olympic Committee has been eager to attract younger audiences and hopes that events like skateboarding will help to do so.

3. On most days, she is busy taking care of her two sons from the minute she gets up to the minute she goes to bed.

4. Ten years ago, after having spent five years doing research at the university, I found myself wondering whether I should take a different path.

A24 Select reads 2

It’s Time to Say “Game Over”

I. 1-3 ABA

II. 1-4 CCBD

III. 1. The chemical factory is being/has been widely criticized for failing to effectively control the river pollution.

2. The problem many of us face is that we regard experiencing failure as the same as being a failure.

3. A growing body of research shows that at most times, teens are able to make wise decisions as well as adults.

4. As soon as you step out of your comfort zone, you’ll realize that making the first uncomfortable step is what we all need to do in order to become a better person.

高考英语上海卷模拟试卷（一）

I. Listening Comprehension

1-5 CDCAC DBDBB

11-16 CBA ABA 17-20 CDCC

II. Grammar and Vocabulary

Section A Grammar

21. that

22. so

23. to escape

24. referred

25. with

26. as/so long as; on condition that

27. where

28. being shaved

29. has boomed/has been booming

30. more scarce

Section B

31-40 CAGIE  BFJKD

III. Reading Comprehension

Section A

41-45 ACABD  46-50 BDCBA  51-55 DCACB

Section B

56-59 CDCB  60-62 BAB   63-66 DBCD  

Section C

67-70 DFBA

IV. Summary writing

71.

内容3分，涵盖：

1）More people are living for longer, which affect their lives in several ways. （总起）

2）Longevity makes people redesign work and life and upgrade their skills, and impacts retiring age. （可以较为笼统地说明）

1）和2可以合并、融合在一起写。

3）Longevity shouldn’t be viewed as being older for longer./Longevity doesn’t merely mean being older for longer./It’s a mistake to regard longevity as being equal to old age.(作者的态度)

内容5分：在满足以上3点的基础上，还能进一步写出4）5）。

4）People postpone retirement due to fear that early retirement harms cognitive and emotional vitality.

5）People are postponing major life commitments.

V. Translation

72. Potatoes can be planted/grown (in places) where it is too cold to grow rice.

73. Why does Li Hua bother to learn to sing operas when he has no ear for music?

74. There is no denying that the phenomenon of valuing boys over girls in some countries put women at a disadvantage in education and employment.

It cannot be denied that in some countries the phenomenon where boys are valued over girls disadvantages women in education and employment.

75. Faced with/Facing/In the face of the challenge from e-commerce, the company was not anxious for (instant) success; instead, it concentrated on management, and finally developed original/innovative/creative products, (thus) turning losses into gains.

VI. Guided Writing

参考范文

May 31st, 2021, Monday                              Sunny

How time flies! With only one month to go before we finish this semester, we are busy getting ready for our senior year. Word has it, that some social practice activities will be made available for us next term. Time and energy permitting, I will opt to become a receptionist answering queries in a hospital.

To be honest, since I have long aspired to the teaching profession, working as an assistant teacher in a special needs class would be more practical for me. However, having made several hospital trips, I feel a pressing urge to lend a hand to patients who truly need help. I was especially struck by the sight of technology-illiterate citizens standing in long-queues in front of the cashier just because they did not know how to pay on a terminal using smartphones. Also, I want to do my bit to ease the anxiety and distress of some patients and their relatives. In this way, there will be fewer potential confrontations or conflicts occurring between them and doctors.

The post will inevitably put some demands on me. If I am to qualify as a receptionist, I first need to commit to memorizing the layout of the hospital. Only in this way can I reply swiftly to inquiries. It will be more challenging to get a grasp of key communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal, as I will often need to empathize with emotionally disturbed patients.

But with big challenges come big gains. By acting as a bridge to connect patients and medical staff, I am sure to become more tolerant and understanding towards others. Above all, few things can be more rewarding than offering assurance and consolation to those in distress.

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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 a 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. M: Hurry up! I’ve been waiting for you for 10 minutes! The show will start very soon.

  W: Take it easy. It’s only 7:30. We still have 20 minutes left to go there.

  Q: When will the show begin?

2. W: I’d like to change his green tablecloth I bought last week for the red one.

  M: Let me see now. The red one is $13 and the green one was $15.

  Q: How much does the shop assistant owe the woman?

3. W: Oh, Look! There are some clothes that people wore 500 years ago.

  M: There are so many interesting things here. They could keep me occupied for a whole day.

  Q: Where is the conversation most probably taking place?

4. M: Can you stop by the post office and get me some envelopes and 39 cents’ stamps?

W: Well, I am not going to stop by the post office, but I can buy you some at the bookstore after I see the dentist on Market Street.

Q: Where will the woman go first?

5. W: Do you have the seminar schedule with you? I’d like to find out the topic for Friday.

M: I gave it to my friend, but there should be copies available in the library. I can pick one up for you.

Q: What does the man promise to do?

6. M: I don’t think I want to live in the dormitory next year. I need more privacy.

　W: I know what you mean. But check out the cost of renting an apartment first. I won’t be surprised if you change your mind.

　Q: What does the woman imply?

7. M: I wish I hadn’t thrown away that reading list!

W: I thought you might regret it. That’s why I picked it up from the waste paper basket and left it on the desk.

Q: What do we learn from the conversation?

8. W: I’m sure the Smiths’ new house is somewhere on the street, but I don’t know exactly where it is.

M: But I’m told it’s two blocks away from their old home.

Q: What do we learn from the conversation?

9. W: This picnic sure beats the last one we went to, doesn’t it?

　M: Oh, yeah, we had to spend the whole time inside last time. Good thing, the weather is pleasant today.

　Q: What do we learn about the speakers from the conversation?　

10. M: Jane, suppose you lost all your money while taking a vacation overseas, what would you do?

   W: Well, I guess I’d sell my watch or computer or do some odd jobs till I could afford a return plane ticket.

Q: What are the speakers talking about?

Section B

Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and a longer conversation, and you will be asked some questions on the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation 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 is the best answer to the question you have heard.

Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.

While Gail Obcamp, an American artist was giving a speech on the art of Japanese brush painting to an audience that included visitors from Japan, she was confused to see that many of her Japanese listeners have their eyes closed. Were they tuned off because an American had the nerve to instruct Japanese in their own art form or they deliberately tried to signal their rejection of her? Obcamp later found out that her listeners were not being disrespectful. Japanese listeners sometimes closed their eyes to enhance concentration. Her listeners were showing their respect for her by chewing on her words.

Some day you may be either a speaker or a listener in a situation involving people from other countries or members of minority groups in North America. Learning how different cultures signal respect can help you avoid misunderstandings. Here are some examples. In the deaf culture of North America, many listeners show applause not by clapping their hands but by waving them in the air. In some cultures, both overseas and in some minority groups in North America, listeners are considered disrespectful if they look directly at the speaker. Respect is shown by looking in the general direction but avoiding direct eye contact. In some countries, whistling by listeners is a sign of approval while in other courtiers it is a form of insult.

Questions:

11. What did Obcamp’s speech focus on?

12. Why do Japanese listeners sometimes close their eyes while listening to a speech?

13. What does the speaker try to explain?

Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.

Proverbs, sometimes called sayings, are examples of folk wisdom. They are little lessons which older people of a culture pass down to the younger people to teach them about life. Many proverbs remind people of the values that are important in the culture. Values teach people how to act, what is right, and what is wrong. Because the values of each culture are different, understanding the values of another culture helps explain how people think and act. Understanding your own culture values is important too. If you can accept that people from other cultures act according to their values, not yours, getting along with them will be much easier.

 Many proverbs are very old. So some of the values they teach may not be as important in the culture as they once were. For example, Americans today do not pay much attention to the proverb “Haste makes waste”, because patience is not important to them. But if you know about past values, it helps you to understand the present and many of the older values are still strong today. Benjamin Franklin, a famous American diplomat, writer and scientist, died in 1790, but his proverb “Time is money” is taken more seriously by Americans of today than ever before.

A study of proverbs from around the world shows that some values are shared by many cultures. In many cases though, the same idea is expressed differently.

Questions:

14. Why are proverbs so important?

15. According to the speaker, what happens to some proverbs with the passage of time?

16. What do we learn from the study of proverbs from around the world?

Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation

W: Gosh! Have you seen this, Richard?

M: Seeing what?

W: In the paper, it says there’s a man going around pretending he’s from the electricity board. He’s been calling at people’s homes, saying he’s come to check whether all their appliances are safe. Then he gets around them to make him a cup of tea and while they are out of the room, he steals their money, handbags, whatever and makes off with it.

M: But you know Jane, it’s partly their own fault. You should never let anyone like that in unless you are expecting them.

W: It’s all very well to say that, but someone comes to the door and says electricity or gas, and you automatically think they are ok, especially if they flash a card to you.

M: Does this man have an ID then?

W: Yes, that’s just it! It seems he used to work for the electricity board at one time. According to the paper, the police are warning people, especially pensioners, not to admit anyone unless they have an appointment. It’s a bit sad. One old lady told them she’d just been to the post office to draw her pension when he called. She said he must have followed her home. He stole the whole lot.

M: But what does he look like? Surely, they must have a description.

W: Oh, yes, they have. Let’s see. In his thirties, tall, bushy dark hair, slight northern accent, sounds a bit like you, actually.

Questions:

17. What does the woman want the man to read in the newspaper?

18. How did the man mentioned in the newspaper try to win further trust from the victims?

19. What is the warning from the police?

20. What does the woman speaker tell us about the old lady?

高考英语上海卷模拟试卷（二）

I. Listening comprehension

1-5 CACBD     6-10 CDABB

11-13 DCB      14-16 DAC    17-20 CACB

II. Grammar and Vocabulary

Section A

21. associated

22. On    

23. are drawn    

24. An

25. leaving

26. who

27. less attractive    

28. that   

29. to play   

30. can

Section B

31-40 HKFBI  JDCAE

III. Reading Comprehension

Section A

41-55 CABBC  CACAC  BDDAD

Section B

56-59 BABD

60-61 DBC

63-66 DBCA

Section C

67-70 AFBD

IV. Summary Writing

Since it was founded in 2004, Facebook has brought three changes to American society. It has established an online platform where people can share personal photos and views. Its users have had a more open attitude to online privacy. Last, it has exerted a political impact to voters either through paid advertisement and free online content.

V. Translation

72. In the future, travelers might/may travel together with their pets and fly into space by spaceship.

73. Several scientists make combined efforts and face the difficulty, ensuring that the research is completed as scheduled.

74. Ninety nine percent of people are unaware that the leaves of the fruit, which are only available in spring, can help fight (against) cancer.

75. Consumers complain that the five-star hotel does not live up to its name so the hotel managers are in deep trouble, trying to figure out ways to improve its service.

VI. Guided Writing

76. 参考范文：

Newspapers are part of our daily lives; without them we’d be cut off from the world. We read the news to find out what is going on around us, and this knowledge shapes our attitudes and actions. Newspapers educate us, exposing us to new ideas, new words and new concepts which, in turn, expand our mind.

Sadly, the younger generation is showing little or no interest in the news. In a recent survey, teenagers scored an average of 5.9 out of twelve questions in a general knowledge test about world events. This is a worrying sign, because current events are linked to history and those who forget history are condemned to repeat it; i.e. make the same mistakes. By following the news, we become stronger, more valuable citizens, able to form our own opinions about national and international events.  

Fresh perspectives and new concepts broaden our outlook, and learning new words and ideas helps our minds to stay sharp. Reading encourages comprehension, improves our ability to focus, and expands our vocabulary. In short, it helps us solve problems and cope with the changing world.

To make the most of the news, try reading an article every day. Visit different news sites and challenge your ideas by looking at different points of view. The news not only gives us information, it also inspires us to take action. People who change the world always read the news, forming opinions on the biggest challenges facing our planet today.

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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 conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and a 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. M: Where did you find your English book?

  W: I found it lying under a big tree between the teaching building and the library.

  Q: Where did the woman find her English book?

2. M: Good morning. I’m here to see Mr. Wilson.

  W: Sorry. Mr. Wilson went to Washington last Monday for a conference, and will be back on Thursday night. If you like, you may come again on Friday morning.

Q: When will Mr. Wilson return?

3. W: Carol made up for her lost time by working overtime.

　M: No wonder I saw her working the weekend shift.

Q: What did Carol do at the weekend?

4. W: Janet sounded worried about her grades.

M: But she’s getting A’s & B’s, isn’t she?

Q: What does the man imply about Janet?

5. W: The museum exhibit that our professor recommended just closed. Yesterday was the last day.

　M: Oh, really? I was really looking forward to seeing it. 

　Q: What does the man mean? 

6. W: Hey! What do you think you are doing? There’s a queue, you know.

  M: Is there? Sorry…I didn’t mean to push in. I didn’t realize there was a queue.

Q: What is the man most likely to do next?

7. M: Good morning. Can I help you?

  W: I hope so. I bought the apples here yesterday and when I got home, I found half of them were rotten.

Q: What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers?

8. W: I hope you like the novel I lent you. I wasn’t sure whether it was the kind of book you would be interested in.

M: You know, I had the same doubt at first. But once I started, I simply couldn’t put it down.

Q: What does the man mean?  

9. W: Tom, how are you finding life on campus this year?

M: Much the same as the last.

Q: What does Tom mean?

10. M: Hello, this is Dr. Gary from the Emergency Department. I have a male patient with a broken ankle.

   W: Oh, we have one bed available in Ward 3. Send him here and I will take care of him.

   Q: What are the two speakers talking about?

Section B

Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and a longer conversation, and you will be asked some questions on the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation 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 is the best answer to the question you have heard.

Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.

By the end of the term I hope you’ll be convinced that formal writing always requires revision. Sometimes it requires a fairly major rewriting of the paper. Some students may have the mistaken idea that revision means simply making corrections in spelling and grammar. I call that proof-reading. What I expect you to do as you revise is to value and improve the overall effectiveness of your paper.

But how can you tell if your paper is effective? Well, for example, start by asking yourself these questions: Is the topic restricted enough to be fully discussed within the given links? Are the main ideas clear? Are they supported by the specific details in the examples? Do they move smoothly from one idea to the next? You’ll need enough time for a possible major repair, that is, you may have to make a lot of changes before your paper becomes really clear to the reader.

So, I’ll expect a draft of each paper two weeks before the final due date. That way I can criticize it and get it back in time for you to revise it. Then you can turn in a final draft for grading. This process may seem like a great deal of trouble at first, but I think you will find it valuable. In fact, after you finish this course, I doubt that you will ever turn in a term paper without first revising it carefully.

Questions:

11. What should the students’ aim be when they revise their work?

12. When should the first draft be turned in?

13. What is the purpose of the talk?

Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.

The United Nations reports in their online publication ‘Global Deserts Outlook’, that the Earth’s deserts cover about 33.7 million square kilometres, or about 25% of the Earth’s surface. Deserts are home to 500 million people, or about 8% of the world’s population, but people all over the world rely on things that come from this environment.

Humans have learned to exploit the resources of the desert for survival and profit by adapting their behaviour, culture and technology to its harsh environment. To give you an example, tribes such as the Topnaar, in Southwestern Africa, are known for their ability to survive in deserts due to their use of local plants and animals for food, medicine and clothing. They have a deep understanding of the natural world. The Topnaar is just one example of people who live in and rely on the desert environment for the things they need. However, city-residents benefit from the desert, too.

Certain minerals are commonly found in deserts and they provide a large portion of the world’s diamonds together with copper, gold and other metals. They are a major source of oil and natural gas, too. These desert products are used by industries and people all over the world every day. Even though most people may not live in a desert, we are affected by changes to this desert environment.

Agricultural products are also grown and exported in deserts. Because the climate is warm and land tends to be inexpensive, desert countries are able to grow and sell foods all year. A good example of this is Egyptian cotton, famous all over the world. New methods of irrigation are currently being developed. That mean desert agriculture systems can use water more efficiently. Deserts are important, not only for the people who live in them, but for everyone who uses products that come from the desert environment.

Questions:

14. Which fact about the desert is true according to the passage?

15. What is the speaker’s purpose of mentioning the Topnaar tribe?

16. What has enabled desert countries to grow and sell food all year round?

Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.

M: Hi, Betty, it’s nice to see you here. Thank god the final examination is over, and we don’t have to stay up all night to cram all the academic stuff into our minds.
W: Yes. That’s true. And now we can look forward to the summer holiday. I’ve been thinking of going to the United States for some time.
M: Well, I think it would be much better for you to go on holiday here in England than to the U.S. To start with, it’s much nearer, and so it would be much cheaper to get around. That means you will have far more money to buy things you like.
W: That may be true. But I still want to go the U.S. Just think about when you get there, there are so many different things to see, and places to go. Imagine you could go to New York, San Francisco, the Grand Canyon, and Disney World! That’s really cool.
M: Exactly! Disney World! I have been dreaming of going there ever since my childhood.
W: So, you are gonna change your mind, aren’t you?
M: No, I’m kind of still worrying about the cost of taking a trip to the U.S. That’s a lot of money. Meanwhile, if you stay here in England, you can probably take up some part-time jobs. Then you can even earn some extra money to support your study next semester.
W: Yeah, maybe you are right. I’ll think it over, and talk about it with my parents while I’m home. After all, it is they who pay for my study here in the university.

Questions:

17. What are the two speakers talking about?

18. Why does the man advise the woman to spend her holiday in England?

19. Why does the woman want to spend her summer holiday in the U.S.?
20. What does the woman decide to do at last?

高考英语上海卷模拟试卷（三）

I. Listening comprehension

1-6 DBCCA  6-10 BDCBA

11-13 CBD  14-16 CDA  17-20 DBDC

II. Grammar and Vocabulary

Section A

21. who    

22. is clouded

23. takes  

24. as

25. might / may  

26. what     

27. even though

28. that  

29. thinking  

30. making

Section B

31-40 DBCHJ KGFEI

III. Reading Comprehension

Section A

41-55 BDAAD BADCA  DBCAD

Section B

56-59 BDDA

60-62 BDC  

63-66 DABC

Section C

67-70 EFAD

IV. Summary Writing

71. （答案供参考）

Alive or dead, all plants absorb water. There exist land plants without roots. The bromeliad, a more advanced plant in terms of evolution, lives in extremely dry environments and gets water by collecting dew at night. While it can be moved easily, it can only survive out in the open, away from indoor environments that produce heat and thereby radiation. (60 words)

V. Translation

72. Considering my hobby, I finally decided to give up physics and take up history.

73. People started to / came to / began to enjoy walking after meals in their neighbourhood because it could help with digestion and increase their chance(s) of meeting/making new friends.

74. Such an important role are many Chinese-Americans playing in the American economy that in some fields they are irreplaceable.

75. Although my score in the last exam was not satisfactory, I believe it’s never too late to mend, and I am sure I will definitely succeed next time.

VI. Guided Writing

76. 参考范文：

   Informed that our school is planning to bring in an AI robot serving as a waiter in the school canteen or a librarian, I feel extremely thrilled. Personally, I recommend using the robot as a librarian.

   In terms of service, being a librarian seems to have more advantages than being a waiter. To start with, as a librarian, the priority is just putting books in order and classify them into different sorts, which makes it unnecessary to come in contact with people, thus avoiding many inevitable conflicts between robots and people. In addition, the robot will work day and night to finish human tasks without feeling tired or bored. Furthermore, the robot can serve whoever is in need, ranging from the children to the aged, without making any error and achieving excellence easily.

   With regard to work efficiency, though it seems more flexible to serve in the canteen, in a more general sense, I think working in a library enables robots to make the most of themselves. It’s acknowledged that there are quite a lot of books needed to be arranged properly every day. However, such huge tasks would be a piece of cake for a robot, which also enables librarians to focus on service.

   From what has been mentioned above, I strongly recommend that the AI robot be “employed” as a librarian, which I think is a better option.

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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 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. M: Mary, you shouldn’t have had your hair cut so short.

  W: Why not? You know that style suits my face.

  Q: What does the woman think of her own hairstyle?

2. W: How did you get back home last night?

  M: My three-wheeled motorcycle broke down halfway, so I had to ask a stranger for a ride and I was   lucky.

  Q: What can we learn about the man?

3. M: I was late for today’s morning meeting. Could you please lend me your notes?

  W: No problem, but you won’t find anything in it. The manager didn’t say anything important during your absence.

  Q: What do we know from the conversation?

4. W: Cheese cakes two dollars for one piece, fruit cakes one dollar and fifty cents one piece, and chocolate cakes two dollars and twenty cents for one piece. What do you want?

  M: Just one piece of cheese cake and two pieces of chocolate cakes please.

  Q: How much should the man pay?

5. M: Could you please water my plants when I am away?

  W: Sure I will, if you water mine while I am on vacation.

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

6. W: My name is Kathy. I am working for the local newspaper. Do you mind if I ask you a couple of questions?

  M: Of course not. Go ahead, please.

  Q: What is Kathy’s job?

7. W: Hi, Jack, how is everything with you? I heard you were sick.

  M: What? They must have confused me with someone else. I’ve never felt better now.

  Q: How does Jack feel?

8. W: Could you pick up Joe at the Shanghai Railway Station tomorrow afternoon?

  M: I would like to but I have an appointment with a dentist at 3. Joe told me he would arrive at 2:30.

  Q: What does the man imply?

9. M: Can you tell me the title of this oil painting?

  W: I’m sorry, but I’m not quite sure. I guess it’s from the early 19^th century. Let me look it up in the catalog.

  Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?  

10. W: Dick is one who’s rather quiet. He hardly says anything.

   M: Really? That’s interesting. His sister Audrey is just the opposite.

   Q: What is Audrey like?  

Section B

Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation 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 is the best answer to the question you have heard.

Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.

Mrs. Jones was over eighty, but she still drove her old car like a woman half her age. She loved driving very fast and boasted of the fact that she had never, in her thirty-five years of driving, been punished for a driving offense.

Then one day she nearly lost her record. A police car followed her, and the policeman in it saw her pass a red light without stopping.

When Mrs. Jones came before the judge, he looked at her severely and said that she was too old to drive a car, and that the reason why she had not stopped at the red light was most probably that her eyes had become weak with old age, so that she had simply not seen it.

When the judge had finished what he was saying, Mrs. Jones opened the big handbag she was carrying and took out her sewing kit. Without saying a word, she chose a needle with a very small eye, and threaded it at her first attempt.

When she had successfully done this, she took the thread out of the needle again and handed both the needle and the thread to the judge, saying, “Now it is your turn. I suppose you drive a car, and that you have no doubts about your own eyesight.

The judge took the needle and tried to thread it. After half a dozen attempts, he had still not succeeded. The case against Mrs. Jones was dismissed and her record remained unbroken.

Questions:

11. How many years has Mrs. Jones been driving?

12. What did Mrs. Jones do one day?

13. Why did the judge think Mrs. Jones had done so?

Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following introduction.

Hello, I’m Judy Henderson. Before we start our first lab, I’d like to tell you a little bit about the workbook we will be using. The first thing I’d like to point out is that the workbook contains a very large amount of material, for more than you could ever handle in a single semester. What you are supposed to do is to choose experiments and activities that you want to do, within a certain framework, of course. Part of my job is to help you make your choices. Next, I’d like to mention that in each workbook chapter, there are usually two sub-sections. The first is called experiment, and the second is called activities. In the experiment section the workbook gives full instructions for all the experiments including alternate procedures. You may use the procedure you wish on the basis of available equipment or personal preference. In the activity section, you will find suggestions for many experiments, exercise and projects that you can do at your own time. You’ll see that there are usually no detailed instructions for the activities. You are supposed to do them in your own way. OK, let’s turn to chapter one now.

Questions:

14. What is the instructor describing?  

15. How are the activities different from the experiment?

16. When is this talk probably given?

Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.

M: Hi, Jane, do you know who is going to teach the optional course on Asian Studies next semester?

W: As far as I know, there are two professors, Dr. Compton and Dr. Robinson.

M: Do you know anything about their teaching style? I want to take the course and I am interested in Asian Studies, but it’s hard for me to choose whose class I am going to take.

W: Well, both of them are good at teaching in their own way and have something in common, but different in teaching style. I’ve taken both of their classes before.

M: Really? So what do you think?

W: To be frank, it depends on how you learn, because they approach the class from two entirely different points of view.

M: Well, I’ve heard that Robinson seems very strict. Is that true?

W: You could say that, and I’d call it traditional. He gives lectures every day, quizzes every week, leading up to a comprehensive final exam as I recall.

M: That’s good, and I love that kind of teaching style and I prefer a very strict teacher.

W: But one thing I should mention is that during Dr. Robinson’s class, he keeps good discipline and he even doesn’t allow any student to make any noise, which some students were not accustomed to.

M: No discussion among students?

W: Not really. When he was lecturing he did not love to be interrupted. Of course sometimes he would organize some group discussions on some topics he gave.

M: I understand and then how about Dr. Compton?

W: More relaxing. A lot of group discussions and projects instead of quizzes. And I’m pretty sure his final is a short essay.

M: If someone is not quite disciplined and not interested in getting involved in the discussion, he seems likely to learn nothing.

W: You can’t say that. Dr. Compton has a unique way to get his students to be involved in discussion, which benefit us a lot.

M: OK. But which one would you advise me to take?

W: I really can’t say. If you like to listen to lectures and take notes, and if you do well on objective tests, I’d say Robinson. But if you enjoy working in groups, and you do better on essay exams, then I’d recommend Compton.

M: Thanks. That was helpful. I think I’ll sign up for Robinson’s class.

Questions:

17. What are the two speakers mainly talking about?

18. Why does the woman describe Dr. Robinson as a traditional teacher?  

19. If someone is fond of working in groups, which professor is he likely to choose?  

20. What form is the final exam for Compton’s class most likely to be in?