1、News report 1来自 50 年前的漂流瓶A message in a bottle sent out to sea by a New Hampshire man more than five decades ago was found 1,500 miles away. And it has been returned to his daughter. A long-last message was discovered by Clint Buffington of Utah while he was vacationing. Buffington says he found a s
2、oda bottle half-buried in the sand that looked like it had been there since the beginningof time. The note inside the bottle said, Return to 419 Ocean Street, and receive a reward of$150 from Richard and Tina Pierce, owners of a beachcomber motel. The motel was owned by the parents of Paula Piece in
3、 1960. Her father had written the note as a joke and had thrown it into the Atlantic Ocean. Buffington flew to New Hampshire to deliver the message to Paula Piece. She held up to her father s promise, giving Buffington that reward. But the biggest reward is the message in the bottle finding its way
4、back home.Question 1. What is the news report mainly about?1. A）The return of a bottled message to its owners daughter. Question 2. Why did Paula Piece give Clint Buffington the reward?2. B）She wanted to honor her fathers promise.50 多年前，一名新罕布夏州男子在 1500 英里外发现了一封装在瓶子里的信息，这封信是由一名新罕布夏州男子寄出的。现在已经还给了他的女儿。
5、犹他州的克林特巴芬顿 (Clint Buffington)在度假时发现了一条很长的信息。巴芬顿说，他发现了一个半埋在沙子里的汽水瓶，看起来就像是从一开始就放在那里的。瓶子里的纸条上写着：“回到海洋大街419 号， 并从一家海滨汽车旅馆的主人理查德皮尔斯和蒂娜皮尔斯那里获得150 美元的奖励。”1960 年，这家汽车旅馆归宝拉佩奇的父母所有。她父亲把这张纸条当做笑话写的，然后把它扔进了大西洋。巴芬顿飞到新罕布什尔州给保拉佩奇送去了口信。她信守父亲的诺言，给了巴芬顿奖励。但最大的奖励是瓶子里的信息找到了回家的路。问题 1。新闻报道主要是关于什么的？ 1.将瓶装信息退还给其所有者的女儿。问题 2：为
6、什么保拉佩奇要给克林特巴芬顿奖励？ 2.她想兑现她父亲的诺言。News report 2数百万蜜蜂在南卡罗来纳州死亡Millions of bees have died in South Carolina during aerial insect spraying operations that were carried out to combat the Zika virus. The insect spraying over the weekends left more than 2 million bees dead on the spot in Dorchester County, S
7、outh Carolina, where 4 travel-related cases of Zika disease have been confirmed in the area. Most of the deaths came from the Flowertown Bee Farm, a company in Summerville that sells bees and honey products. Juanita Stanley who owns the company said the farm looks like its been destroyed. The farm l
8、ost about 2.5 million bees. Dorchester County officials apologized for the accidental mass killing of bees. Dorchester County is aware that some bee keepers in the area that were sprayed on Sunday lost their bee colonies, county manager Jason Wars said in the statement, Im not pleased that so many b
9、ees were killed.Question 3. Why was spraying operations carried out in Dorchester County?3. B）Several cases of Zika disease had been identified.Question 4. What does news report say about Flowertown Bee Farm?4. C）It lost a huge stock of bees.在对抗寨卡病毒的空中喷虫行动中，南卡罗来纳州数百万只蜜蜂死亡。周末喷洒的昆虫导致南卡罗来纳州多切斯特县 200 多万
10、只蜜蜂当场死亡，该地区已确认 4 例与旅游有关的寨卡病毒病例。大多数死亡来自花城蜜蜂农场，这是一家位于萨默维尔的销售蜜蜂和蜂蜜产品的公司。该公司的所有者胡安妮塔斯坦利(Juanita Stanley)表示，农场看起来已经被摧毁。这个农场损失了大约 250 万只蜜蜂。多切斯特县官员为意外大规模捕杀蜜蜂事件道歉。多切斯特县经理杰森沃尔斯在声明中说，多切斯特县意识到周日喷洒的一些养蜂人失去了蜂群，“我对这么多蜜蜂被杀感到不满”。问题 3：为什么要在多切斯特县进行喷洒作业？ 3.已确认若干寨卡病毒病例。问题 4.关于花城蜂场的新闻报道是怎么说的？ 4.它损失了大量的蜜蜂。News report 3世界
11、上最大的飞机首次试飞The worlds largest aircraft has taken to the sky for the first time. The Airlander 10 spent nearly 2 hours in the air, having taken off from Cardington Airfield in Bedfordshire. During its flight, it reached 3,000 feet and performed a series of gentle turns all over a safe area. The aircra
12、ft isnt massive as long as a football field and as tall as a 6 double-decker buses and capable of flying for up to 5 days. It was first developed for the US government as a long-wing spy aircraft. But it was abandoned following budget cutbacks. The aircraft costs 25 million pounds and can carry heav
13、ier loads than huge jet planes while also producing less noise and emitting less pollution. The makers believe its the future of aircraft, and one day well be using themto go places. But theres still a long way to go. The Airlander will need to have 200 hours flying time before being allowed to fly
14、by the aviation administration. If it passes through, we can hope well all get some extra leg room.Question 5. What do we learn about the first flight of the Airlander 10?5. A）It stayed in the air for about two hours.Question 6. What caused the US government to abandon the Airlander 10 as a spy airc
15、raft?6. C）Inadequate funding.Question 7. What is the advantage of Airlander 10 over huge jet planes?7. D）It is more environmentally friendly.世界上最大的飞机首次升空。这架Airlander 10 从贝德福德郡的卡丁顿机场起飞，在空中飞行了近 2 个小时。在飞行过程中，它飞到了3000 英尺的高度，并在一个安全区域内进行了一系列温和的转弯。这架飞机没有足球场那么大，有6 辆双层巴士那么高，最多可以飞行5 天。它最初是为美国政府开发的长翼间谍飞机。但在预算削
16、减后，它被放弃了。这架飞机耗资 2500 万英镑，可以承载比巨型喷气式飞机更重的载荷，同时产生的噪音和排放的污染也更少。制造商相信这是飞机的未来，总有一天我们会用它们去某些地方。但还有很长的路要走。在被航空管理局允许飞行之前，Airlander 需要有 200 小时的飞行时间。如果它通过了， 我们可以希望我们都能有更多的腿部活动空间。问题 5：关于“空中着陆器 10”的首次飞行，我们了解到什么？ 5.它在空中停留了大约两个小时。问题 6：是什么原因导致美国政府放弃了作为间谍机的“空中登陆者10 号”(Airlander 10)？ 6.经费不足。问题 7：与大型喷气式飞机相比，Airlander
17、 10 有什么优势？ 7.它更环保。长对话Conversation 1长对话 1气候变化 vs 西班牙舞蹈节M: Do you feel like going out tonight?W: yeah, why not? We havent been out for ages! Whats on?M: Well, there is a film about climate change. Dose it sound good to you?W: Oh, not really. It doesnt really appeal to me. Whats it about? Just climate
18、change? M: I think its about how climate change affects everyday life. I wonder how they make it entertaining.W: Well, it sounds really awful. Its an important subject, I agree. But Im not in the mood for anything depressing. What else is on?M: Theres a Spanish dance festival.W: Oh, I love dance. Th
19、at sounds really interesting.M: apparently, its absolutely brilliant. Lets see what it says in the paper. Anna Gomez leads in an exciting production of a great Spanish love story, Carmen.W: Okay then, what time is it on? M: at 7:30W: well, thats no good. We havent got enough time to get there. Is th
20、ere anything else? M: Theres a comedy special on.W: where is it on?M: Its at the city theater. Its a charity comedy night with lots of different acts. It looks pretty good. The critic in the local paper says its the funniest things hes ever seen. It says here Roger white head is an amazing host to a
21、 night a fun performances.W: Hummm, Im not keen on him. He is not very funny.M: Are you sure you fancy going out tonight? You are not very enthusiastic.W: Perhaps you are right. Okay, lets go see the dance. But tomorrow, not tonight. M: Great, Ill book the tickets online.Q8: What dose the woman thin
22、k about climate change?8. A）It seems a depressing topic.Q9: Why do the speakers give up going to the Spanish dance festival tonight?9. D）They cant make it to the theater.Q10: What dose the credit says about the comedy performed in the city theater?10. C）It is the most amusing show he has ever seen.
23、Q11: What does the woman decide to do tomorrow?11. B）Go and see the dance. M：你今晚想出去吗？W：是啊，有何不可？我们好久没出去了！在演什么？ M：嗯，有一部关于气候变化的电影。你觉得这听起来好吗？ W：哦，不太喜欢。这对我来说并不是很有吸引力。什么事？只是气候变化吗？ M：我想是关于气候变化对日常生活的影响。我想知道他们是怎么把它搞得很有娱乐性的。W：嗯，听起来真的很糟糕。我同意，这是一个重要的课题。但我没心情做任何令人沮丧的事。还在演什么？M：有一个西班牙舞蹈节。 W：哦，我喜欢跳舞。听起来真的很有趣。M：显然，它
24、绝对是绝妙的。让我们看看报纸上是怎么说的。安娜戈麦斯主演了一部激动人心的西班牙爱情故事“卡门”。W：好的，那么几点开始呢？ M：7：30。W：嗯，那可不好。我们没有足够的时间到达那里。还有别的事吗？ M：有一个喜剧特辑在上演。W：它在哪里上映？ M：在市立剧院上演。这是一个慈善喜剧之夜，有很多不同的表演。看起来挺不错的。当地报纸的评论家说这是他见过的最有趣的事情。这里说罗杰白海德是一位令人惊叹的主持人， 今晚的表演很有趣。W：嗯，我对他不感兴趣。他不是很风趣。 M：你确定今晚想出去吗？你不是很热情。 W：也许你是对的。好了，我们去看舞会吧。但是明天，不是今晚。M：太好了，我会在网上订票。问题
25、8：这位女士对气候变化有什么看法？ 8.这似乎是一个令人沮丧的话题。问题 9：为什么演讲者放弃参加今晚的西班牙舞蹈节？ 9.他们不能去剧院了。问题 10：关于在城市剧院上演的喜剧，积分是怎么说的？ 10.这是他看过的最有趣的节目。问题 11：这位女士决定明天做什么？ 11.去看舞会。Conversation 2 长对话 2转校生W: Good morning Mr. Lee, may I have a minute of your time? M: Sure, Catherine. What can I do for you?W: Im quite anxious about transfer
26、ring over to your college. Im afraid I wont fit in.M: Dont worry, Catherine. Its completely normal for you to be nervous about transferring schools. This happens to many transfer students.W: Yes, I know, but Im younger than most students in my year and that worries me a lot.M: Well, you may be the o
27、nly younger one in your year, but you know we have a lot of afterschool activities you can join in, and so this way, youll be able to meet new friends of different age groups.W: Thats nice! I love games and hobby groups.M: Im sure you do. So you will be just fine. Dont worry so much and try to make
28、the most of what we have on offer here. Also, remember you can come to me any time of the day if you need help. W: Thanks so much. I definitely feel better now. As a matter of fact, Ive already contacted one of the girls whos been living in the same house with me, and she seems really nice. I guess
29、living on campus, Ill have a chance to have a close circle of friends since well be living together.M: All students are very friendly with new arrivals. Let me check who would be living with you in your flat. Okay, there hare Hannah, Kelly and Bree. Bree is also a new student here like you.Im sure y
30、ou two will have more to share with each other. Q12: Why does Catherine feel anxious?Q13: What does Mr. Lee encourage Catherine to do? Q14: What does Mr. Lee promise to do for Catherine?Q15: What do we learn about Catherines schoolmate Bree?12. D）She worries she wont fit in as a transfer student.13.
31、 C）Participate in after-school activities.14. A）Give her help whenever she needs.15. D）She has just transferred to college. W：早上好，李先生，能占用您一点时间吗？ M：当然可以，凯瑟琳。您有什么事？ W：我对转学到贵校很着急。恐怕我不能适应这里。 M：别担心，凯瑟琳。你对转学感到紧张是完全正常的。这发生在许多转校生身上。W：是的，我知道，但是我比同龄的大多数学生都年轻，这让我很担心。M：嗯，你可能是同龄人中唯一年轻的，但是你知道我们有很多课外活动可以让你参加，这样你就可
32、以结识不同年龄段的新朋友了。W：那太好了！我喜欢游戏和业余爱好团体。 M：我相信你会的。所以你不会有事的。别太担心，尽量充分利用我们这里提供的服务。另外，记住如果你需要帮助，你可以在一天中的任何时候来找我。 W：非常感谢。我现在肯定感觉好多了。事实上，我已经联系了一个和我住在一起的女孩， 她看起来真的很好。我想住在校园里，我将有机会有一个亲密的朋友圈，因为我们将住在一起 。 M：所有的学生对新来的人都很友好。让我看看谁会和你一起住在你的公寓里。好了，这是汉娜，凯莉和布里。布里和你一样也是这里的新生。我相信你们两个会有更多的东西可以分享。问题 12：为什么凯瑟琳感到焦虑？ 问题 13：李先生鼓励
33、凯瑟琳做什么？问题 14：李先生承诺为凯瑟琳做什么？问题 15：我们对凯瑟琳的同学布里有什么了解？ 12.d)她担心自己不适合做转校生。13.c)参加课外活动。14.a)在她需要的时候给予帮助。15. 她刚刚转到大学。听力篇章Passage 1饥饿强大的推动力Have you ever felt like you would do just about anything to satisfy your hunger? A new study in mice may help to explain why hunger can feel like such a powerful motivati
34、ng force. In the study, researchers found that hunger out weights other physical drives including fear, thirst and social needs. To determine which feeling won out, the researchers did a series of experiments. In one experiment, the mice were both hungry and thirsty. When given the choice of either
35、eating food or drinking water, the mice went for the food, the researchers found. However, when the mice were well-fed but thirsty, they opted to drink according to the study. In the second experiment, meant to pit the mices hunger against their fear, hungrymice were placed in a cage that has certai
36、n fox scented areas and other places that smell safer; in other words, not like an animal that could eat them but also had food. It turned out that when the mice were hungry, they ventured into the unsafe areas for food. But when the mice were well-fed, they stayed in the area of the cage that were
37、considered safe. Hunger also out weights the mices social needs, the researchers found. Mice are usually social animals and prefer to be in the company of other mice according to the study. When the mice were hungry, they opted to leave the company of other mice to go get food.Q16: What is the resea
38、rchers purpose in carrying out the series of experiments with mice? Q17: In what circumstances do mice venture into unsafe areas?Q18: What is said about mice at the end of the passage?16. B）To find out which physical drive is the most powerful.17. A）When they are hungry.18. C）They prefer to be with
39、other mice.你有没有觉得为了满足你的饥饿感，你愿意做任何事？在老鼠身上进行的一项新研究可能有助于解释为什么饥饿会让人感觉像是一种如此强大的 激励力量。在这项研究中，研究人员发现，饥饿压倒了其他身体驱动力，包括恐惧、口渴和社交需求。为了确定哪种感觉获胜，研究人员做了一系列实验。在一次实验中，老鼠又饿又渴。研究人员发现，当让老鼠选择吃食物或喝水时，老鼠会去吃食物。然而，根据这项研究， 当老鼠吃得很好但口渴时，它们选择了喝水。在第二个实验中，旨在让小鼠的饥饿与恐惧对抗，饥饿的小鼠被放在一个笼子里，笼子里有特定的狐狸气味区域和其他闻起来更安全的地方；换句话说，不像可以吃它们但也有食物的动物。
40、原来，当老鼠饿了的时候，它们会冒险进入不安全的地区寻找食物。但当老鼠吃得很好时，它们会留在笼子里被认为是安全的区域。研究人员发现，饥饿也超过了老鼠的社会需求。根据这项研究，老鼠通常是群居动物，更喜欢和其他老鼠在一起。当老鼠饿了的时候，它们会选择离开其他老鼠去觅食。问题 16：研究人员用小鼠进行这一系列实验的目的是什么？ 问题 17：老鼠在什么情况下冒险进入不安全的区域？问题 18：文章末尾是怎么说老鼠的？ 16.b)找出哪个物理驱动器功能最强。17.a)当他们饿的时候。18.c)它们更喜欢和其他老鼠在一起。Passage 2美国高速公路系统The United States has one o
41、f the best highway systems in the world. Interstate highways connect just about every large and mid-sized city in the country. Did you ever wonder why such a complete system of excellent roads exists? For an answer, you would have to go back to the early 1920s. In those years, just after World War I
42、, the military wanted to build an American highway system for national defense. Such a system could, if necessary, move troops quickly from one area to another. It could also get people out of cities and danger of being bombed. So-called roads of national importance were designated, but they were mo
43、stly small country roads. In 1944, Congress passed a bill to upgrade the system but did not fund the plan right away. In the 1950s, the plan began to become a reality. Over 25 billion dollars was appropriated by Congress, and construction began on about 40 thousand miles of new roads. The idea was t
44、o connect the new system to existing express ways and freeways. And though the system was built mostly to make car travel easier, defense was not forgotten.For instance, highway overpasses have to be high enough to allow trailers carrying military missiles to pass under them. By 1974, the system was
45、 mostly completed. A few additional roads would come later. Quick and easy travel between all parts of the country was now possible.Q19: What does the speaker say about the American highway system? Q20: What was the original purpose of building a highway system?Q21: When was the interstate highway s
46、ystem mostly completed?19. D）It is one of the best in the world.20. B）To move troops quickly from place to place.21. A）In the 1970s.美国拥有世界上最好的高速公路系统之一。州际公路几乎连接了这个国家的每一个大中型城市。你有没有想过为什么会有这么完整的优秀道路系统存在？要想得到答案，你必须回到 20世纪 20 年代初。在那几年，就在第一次世界大战刚结束的时候，军方想要为国防建设一个美国高速公路系统。如果有必要，这样的系统可以迅速将部队从一个地区转移到另一个地区。它还可以让人们离开城市，摆脱被轰炸的危险。所谓的国家重要道路被指定，但它们大多是小乡村道路。1944 年，国会通过了一项升级该系统的法案，但没有立即为该计划提供资金。在 20 世纪 50 年代，这一计划开始成为现实。国会拨款超过 250 亿
