期中考試答案及講解

1、期中考試答案及講解Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section AAutomakers and tech companies are working hard to offer the first true self-driving car, 【1】but 75% of drivers say they wouldnt feel safe in such a vehicle. Still. 60% of drivers would like to get some kind of self-driving feature, such a

2、s automatic braking or self-parking, the next time they buy a new car. The attitudes are published in a new AAA (Triple A) survey of 1,800 drivers.Advocates of self-driving cars argue they would be safer than cars driven by humans because they wouldnt get distracted or tired when drive. But those su

3、rveyed by AAA say they trust their own driving skills. Many feel the technology is too new and unproven.Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)John Nielsen, AAAs managing director of automotive engineering and repair, 【2】said tests suggest drivers may be overestimating their own abilities. He a

4、lso believes they will be more likely to trust self-driving cars as they become more familiar with features such as automatic braking or parking. He estimated that the “comfort level” will increase considerably in five to ten years.1. Automaker :tmek(r)n.美汽車制造商2. Triple trpladj.三倍的，三方的，三部分的vt.& vi.（

5、使）增至三倍n.三倍的數(shù)量；三個一組；棒三壘安打3. Advocate dvkeitvt. 提倡;擁護(hù);鼓吹;為辯護(hù);n. （辯護(hù)）律師;提倡者;支持者4. automotive engineering :tmutiv endiniri汽車工程，汽車技術(shù)5. overestimate vestmetvt. 對（數(shù)量）估計過高，對作過高的評價;，對估計過高;n. 過高的估計;過分的評價;vi. 估計過高;評價過高6. estimated estmetdadj.估計的；預(yù)計的；估算的v.估計，評價，評估( estimate的過去式和過去分詞 )；（粗略）估計（的距離、價值、數(shù)目、大小、重量、費用等

6、），估量，預(yù)算7. considerably knsdrbliadv.相當(dāng)，非常，頗 What is the finding of the AAA survey?1.A) The majority of drivers prefer to drive and park themselves.B)Human drivers become easily distracted or tired while driving.C)Most drivers feel uncertain about the safety of self-driving cars.D)Most drivers have te

7、st driven cars with automatic braking features.【答案】C【解析】本題為細(xì)節(jié)題，由【1】but 75% of drivers say they wouldnt feel safe in such a vehicle. Still. 60% of drivers would like to get some kind of self-driving feature, such as automatic braking or self-parking, the next time they buy a new car. 可知：75%的司機(jī)感覺在這種自動

8、駕駛車?yán)锩娌话踩?，也就是說大多數(shù)司機(jī)對自動駕駛車的安全性持懷疑態(tài)度，因此正確答案為C選項。What does John Nielsen say about self-driving cars?2.A) Their drivers would feel safe after getting used to the automatic devices.B)They would be unpopular with drivers who only trust their own skills.C)Their increased comfort levels have boosted their sa

9、les.D)They are not actually as safe as automakers advertise.【答案】A【解析】本題為細(xì)節(jié)題，由【2】said tests suggest drivers may be overestimating their own abilities. He also believes they will be more likely to trust self-driving cars as they become more familiar with features such as automatic braking or parking.

10、He estimated that the “comfort level” will increase considerably in five to ten years.可知：John Nielsen 說，司機(jī)們可能過高的高估了他們自己的駕駛能力，他也相信當(dāng)司機(jī)熟悉了自動駕駛車的功能，像自動剎車或自動停車等，他們就會更加相信自動駕駛車，因此正確答案為A選項?！?】One dog has been killed and multiple dogs have been injured by a snowmobile driver in what appears to be an intentio

11、nal attack on competitors in the Iditarod Race in Alaska.Aliy Zirkle was the first to report an attack. A snowmobile driver had repeatedly attempted to harm her and her team, and one of Zirkles dogs had received a non-life-threatening injury. Zirkle reported the attack when she arrived in Nulato, Al

12、aska, in the early hours of the morning. 【4】Then Jeff King，a four-time champion， reported a similar attack. His team was hit by a snowmobile driver，injuring several dogs and killing a 3-year- old male dog. Reporter Zachariah Hughes says that neither King nor Zirkle was injured. Although this inciden

13、t very much alters the race of the two participants competing for a win, both are going to continue on their way toward the finishing line.Alaska State Troopers released a statement saying theyve arrested Arnold Demoski. He faces a trial on several charges.What is the news report mainly about?3.A) T

14、hefts of snowmobile dogs in Alaska.B)A series of injuries to snowmobile drivers.C)Attacks on some Iditarod Race competitors.D)A serious accident in the Alaska sports event.【答案】C【解析】本題為主旨題，由【3】One dog has been killed and multiple dogs have been injured by a snowmobile driver in what appears to be an

15、intentional attack on competitors in the Iditarod Race in Alaska.可知：在阿拉斯加雪橇比賽中，一只狗被殺，多條狗受傷是因為競爭對手惡意攻擊所致,也就是說在這場比賽中競爭對手的蓄意攻擊。因此正確答案為C選項。What do we learn about Jeff King?4.A) He stayed behind to look after his injured dogs.B)He has won the Alaska Iditarod Race four times.C)He received a minor injury i

16、n the Iditarod Race.D)He has quit the competition in Alaska for good.【答案】B【解析】本題為細(xì)節(jié)題，由【4】Then Jeff King，a four-time champion， reported a similar attack.可知：他在Alaska Iditarod Race 中贏得了四次比賽。因此正確答案為B選項。【5】A tour boat turned over off the coast of Nicaragua，killing at least 13 people and leaving more pass

17、engers missing，officials said.【6】The boat was carrying 32 people 25 Costa Ricans, four Americans and three Nicaraguans. The 13 dead were all Costa Rican, the foreign ministry said. The boat, traveling between Nicaraguas Big Com Island and Little Com Island, turned over Saturday near the larger islan

18、d. Some passengers remain missing, the Costa Rican foreign ministry said, but did not specify how many. A local radio said an unspecified number of people were rescued, including the tour boats owner, Hilario Blandon. 【5】Nicaraguan naval authorities had banned sea travel in the area because of bad w

19、eather and strong winds，but the tour boat proceeded anyway.【7】Blandon, the boats owner, has been arrested by Nicaraguan authorities, the state-run news agency said. Both he and a crew member，are being investigated for unintentional murder and exposing people to danger，according to police.1. specify

20、spesifaivt. 指定;詳述;提出的條件;使具有特性;vi. 明確提出，詳細(xì)說明2. news agency nju:z eidnsin.通訊社；新聞機(jī)構(gòu)3. investigate investieitvt. 調(diào)查;審查;研究;vi. 作調(diào)查4. unintentional nntennladj.不是故意的；無意的，無心的；無意識的What happened to the tour boat sailing off the Nicaraguan coast?A) It sank into the sea due to overloading. B) It ran into Nicara

21、guas Big Corn Island.C) It disappeared between two large islands. D) It turned over because of strong winds.【答案】D【解析】本題為細(xì)節(jié)題，由【5】A tour boat turned over off the coast of Nicaragua，和后面的【5】Nicaraguan naval authorities had banned sea travel in the area because of bad weather and strong winds，but the tou

22、r boat proceeded anyway.可知：在文章開頭部分也說到船翻了，在后文中又說到惡劣的天氣和強(qiáng)風(fēng)，由此聯(lián)系起來可以推斷出因為強(qiáng)風(fēng)導(dǎo)致的翻船事故，因此正確答案為D選項。How many people was the boat carrying?6.A) 13. B) 25.C) 30.D)32.【答案】D【解析】本題為細(xì)節(jié)題，【6】The boat was carrying 32 people 可知：船上總共載有32名人員，因此正確答案為D選項。What do we know about the owner of the boat?A) He has helped with th

23、e rescue effort. B) He is being investigated by the police.C) He was drowned with the passengers.D) He is among those people missing.【答案】B【解析】本題為細(xì)節(jié)題，由【7】Blandon, the boats owner, has been arrested by Nicaraguan authorities,可知：船長被警方逮捕，其他選項文中并沒有提及，因此正確答案為B選項。Section BM: Hi, Susan! Youre looking very s

24、mart today.W: I always look smart, James. Actually Im on my way to a job interview.M: What job? Oh, you mean for the summer holidays?W: Yeah, there is only two weeks to go.【8】Ive got a second interview with that big foreign accountancy firm in the city center. You know the one.M: Thats fantastic!W:

25、【9】The work is just helping out with the data input, you know, but the pay isnt too bad. It might suit you too.I know they have released two temporary positions available. And I dont think they have anyone else yet.M: Um, if they take you on, tell them you know a friend whod be really good too. 【10】

26、1 really need the money， and the experience will look good on my resume. Maybe well be working together, the dream team.W: OK, well do. If the boss likes me, Ill mention it. It will be good to have someone around who I know. Ill phone you afterwards. But perhaps you should put in an application anyw

27、ay.M: Thanks, Susan. Thats great! Listen, do you want a lift to the city? I have my dads car today and nothing else to do this morning.W: Sure. Thanks, James.M: Lets go then. The car is over there.W: By the way, how is your knowledge of accountancy? The interviewer may ask you about it.M: No problem

28、. I think I can survive. 【11】I might just have to review a few accountancy terms Maybe you can give me a practicing interview first.W: Of course. Lets go then. Dont want to be late!1. accountancy kantnsin.會計工作，會計職業(yè)；會計學(xué)2. resume rizju:mvt. 重新取得;再占有;取回;vi. 再開始;回到（之前的位置），重返n. 摘要;履歷Where will Susan prob

29、ably get a job?8. A) At a shopping centre.B) At a community college.C) At an accountancy firm.D) At an IT company.【答案】C【解析】本題為推斷題，由【8】Ive got a second interview with that big foreign accountancy firm in the city center. You know the one.可知：Susan已經(jīng)收到市中心一個外企會計公司的第二輪面試，因此可以推斷出她很可能在這家公司上班。因此正確答案為C選項。Wha

30、t will Susans future job involve?9. A) Helping out with data input.B) Arranging interviews.C) Sorting application forms.D) Making phone calls.【答案】A【解析】本題為細(xì)節(jié)題，由【9】The work is just helping out with the data input,可知正確答案為A選項。Why did James want the job in that company?10. A) He enjoys using computers.B)

31、 He needs the money badly.C) He wants to work in the city centre.D) He has relevant working experience.【答案】B【解析】本題為細(xì)節(jié)題，由【10】1 really need the money， and the experience will look good on my resume.可知：James非常需要錢，因此正確答案為B選項11 What did James say hell have to do to prepare for the interview？A) Purchase s

32、ome business suits.B) Learn some computer language.C) Improve his programming skills.D) Review some accountancy terms.【答案】D【解析】本題為細(xì)節(jié)題，由【11】I might just have to review a few accountancy terms Maybe you can give me a practicing interview first.可知：James只需要復(fù)習(xí)一些會計術(shù)語就可以了,還建議對方給他練習(xí)下面試，因此正確答案為D選項。Questions

33、12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.【聽力原文】W: There is new data out today the confirms that many Americans are not good at math. And when it comes to everyday technology skills，we are did last compared to other developed countries. Here is Gabriele Emannuel of National Public R

34、adio.M: 【12】Lets start with the bad news that Americans are terrible at technology skills, using email, naming a file on the computer, using the link on a webpage or just texting someone.W: No country scored below the US.M: Only one country, Poland performed as poorly as we did.【13】Who came out the

35、first? Japan did the best and then Finland. If you look at data about reading and math, youll notice something interesting: Young adults who went to college or graduate school were doing pretty well. 【14】In literacy, they were actually doing better than the peers in any other countries.W: So thats a

36、 bit of good news!M: 【15】But when you look at Americans who have a high school diploma, they look a lot like other countries high school dropouts. We have a lot of work to do. Thats especially true when it comes to math. You go to the store and there is a sale. Buy one, get the second one, half off.

37、 You decide to buy two, how much you pay?W: You mean high school graduates cannot do this task in general?M: You are right. What does that tell us about our education system? Well, it tells us that we need to think about the preparedness of our students as they are leaving high school.W: Right. And

38、schools, employers, in fact, we all need to do something about it. Thank you, Gabnele.1. literacy ltrsin.識字；有文化；能讀能寫；精通文學(xué)12. What does the man say about Americans?A) They are keen on high technology.B) They are poor at technology skills.C) They often listen to National Public Radio.D) They feel supe

39、rior in science and technology.【答案】B【解析】本題為細(xì)節(jié)題，由【12】Lets start with the bad news that Americans are terrible at technology skills, 可知：男士先從美國人在技術(shù)技能方面很糟糕的壞消息說起，因此正確答案為B選項。13. Who performs the best in technology skills according to the man?A) Japanese.B) Germans.C) Poles.D) Americans.【答案】A【解析】本題為細(xì)節(jié)題，由【

40、13】 Who came out the first? Japan did the best and then Finland.可知：男士認(rèn)為日本在這方面做得最好，因此正確答案為A選項。14. In what aspect did American college students perform well?A) Emailing.B) Texting.C) Science.D) Literacy.【答案】D【解析】本題為細(xì)節(jié)題，由【14】In literacy, they were actually doing better than the peers in any other count

41、ries.可知：在文化素養(yǎng)方面，美國大學(xué)生比其他國家的要好，因此正確答案為D選項。15 What do we learn from the conversation about American high school education?A) It is undergoing a drastic reform.B) It lays emphasis on creative thinking.C) It has much room for improvement.D) It prioritizes training of practical skills.【答案】C【解析】本題為推斷題，由【1

42、5】But when you look at Americans who have a high school diploma, they look a lot like other countries high school dropouts. We have a lot of work to do. Thats especially true when it comes to math.可知：男士說當(dāng)美國高中輟學(xué)生和其國家相比，美國有很多東西需要做，特別是在數(shù)學(xué)方面，因此可以推斷出美國在教育方面有很大的改進(jìn)空間。正確答案為C選項。Section CWild carrots probably

43、 evolved with the other flowering plants, about 360 million years ago. Like apples，carrots are native to Central Asia Thats why horses, which also come from Central Asia, like both apples and carrots so much. 【16】With wild carrots，the roots are white, small and skinny，so we have to pick a lot of wil

44、d carrots to get enough to eat. Doctors used carrot seeds and roots as medicine, on the theory that foods that taste bad must be good for you.Around 8OO AD, people in Central Asia, managed to develop a new kind of carrota purple carrot that attracted more interest from international traders.【17】Then

45、 in the late 1500s, food scientists in the Netherlands cultivated large,straight,sweet, redcarrots like the ones we eat today. But people still mostly fed carrots and pigs, and didnt eat them themselves. In the 1600, people in China used carrots as medicine ,but they also ate carrots boiled in soup.

46、 The red color was popular for Chinese New Year celebrations. 【18】But carrots got their biggest boost during the two World Wars, when food shortages force people to eat them,and governments told everyone how healthy carrots were. Today, cooler countries grow most of the worlds carrots. Machines do m

47、ost of the planting and picking, and carrots are easy to store and ship, so they are cheap almost everywhere.1. evolve ivlvvt. 使發(fā)展;使進(jìn)化;設(shè)計，制訂出;發(fā)出，散發(fā);vi. 發(fā)展;生通過進(jìn)化進(jìn)程發(fā)展或發(fā)生2. the Netherlands nelndzn.荷蘭3. cultivated kltvetdadj.耕種的；栽培的；有教養(yǎng)的v.耕作(cultivate的過去式和過去分詞)；促進(jìn)增長；教養(yǎng)，改善；陶冶思想感情建立（友誼）4. boost bu:stvt.促進(jìn)

48、，提高；增加；吹捧；向上推起vi.宣揚；美國俚語（尤指在商店）行竊，偷竊n.提高，增加；幫助；吹捧；加速助推器Questions 16 to18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. What do we learn from the talk about wild carrots?A) They have small roots. B) They grow white flowers. C) They taste like apples. D) They come from Central Africa.【答案】A【解析】本題為細(xì)節(jié)

49、題，由【16】With wild carrots，the roots are white, small and skinny，可知：野生胡蘿卜的根部是白色小而瘦的形狀，因此正確答案為A選項。17. What does the speaker say about carrots in the late 1500s?A) They turned from white to purple in color. B) They became popular on the world market.C) They became an important food for humans.D) They be

50、gan to look like modern-day carrots.【答案】D【解析】本題為細(xì)節(jié)題，由【17】Then in the late 1500s, food scientists in the Netherlands cultivated large,straight,sweet, red carrots like the ones we eat today. But people still mostly fed carrots and pigs, and didnt eat them themselves.可知：那個時候的蘿卜和今天的蘿卜看起來很像，因此正確答案為D選項。18

51、.Why did people turn to carrots for food during the two World Wars?A) They were found quite nutritious. B) There were serious food shortages.C) People discovered their medicinal value. D) Farm machines helped lower their prices.【答案】B【解析】本題為細(xì)節(jié)題，由【18】But carrots got their biggest boost during the two

52、World Wars, when food shortages force people to eat them,and governments told everyone how healthy carrots were. 可知：在二戰(zhàn)期間由于食物短缺，胡蘿卜才被大量食用的，因此正確答案為B選項。Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.【聽力原文】Katherine loved Facebook. 【19】With Facebook she could stay connected with her fa

53、mily no matter how far away they were. She could see their photos and read their status updates. With Facebook she could keep her relatives up to date on what she was doing.【19】Another thing Katherine loved about Facebook was that she didnt have to think about time zones when updating family. Whenev

54、er she called her parents or other relatives,she always had to think about the time difference so that she wouldnt wake someone up or call when she knew they were in church.Facebook was so convenient.【20】When Katherine joined Facebook, some of her classmates at highschool started to add her as a fri

55、end. At first, this didnt bother her. She loved learning about the success of people she knew when she was just a teenager. She loved finding out people were getting married, having babies and traveling. Soon however, Katherine found herself comparing herself with the people she was reading about on

56、 Facebook. 【21】It began to make her feel bad that some people seemed to be doing so much better than she was. She was also spending a lot of time on Facebook. It took a lot of time and energy to keep up with everyones status updates.Katherine started to think. She looked at the list of over 500 frie

57、nds she had on Facebook and realized some of them were not really friends at all.19. What was one particular convenience Katherine loved about Facebook?19. A) She could update her family any time she liked. B) She could call up her family whenever she likedC) She could locate her friends wherever th

58、ey were.D)She could download as many pictures as she liked.【答案】A【解析】本題為細(xì)節(jié)題，由【19】With Facebook she could stay connected with her family no matter how far away they were. 【19】Another thing Katherine loved about Facebook was that she didnt have to think about time zones when updating family.可知：更新家人的信息時

59、不需要考慮時區(qū)的因素，因此正確答案為A選項。How did Katherine feel when her classmates added her as a Facebook friend?20. A) She liked to inform her friends about her success.B)She enjoyed reading her friends status updates.C)She felt quite popular among them.D)She felt she was a teenager again.【答案】B【解析】本題為細(xì)節(jié)題，由【20】When

60、Katherine joined Facebook, some of her classmates at high school started to add her as a friend. At first, this didnt bother her. She loved learning about the success of people she knew when she was just a teenager.可知：當(dāng)她的高中同學(xué)加她為好友的時候,起初并沒有打擾到她,他很喜歡了解她年輕時小伙伴的成功信息，可以推斷出她很喜歡了解她朋友的最新狀態(tài)。因此正確答案為B選項。21. Wh