空中英语教室2015寒假听力原文及答案Day 26

Listening Section

I. Pictures 看图辨义– 24% 每题6分

Listen to the questions. Then choose the best answer according to each picture.

A.

For questions number 1 and 2, please look at picture A.

(B) 1. Which description matches this picture?

A. Two ladies are defrosting a meal.

B. A gentleman is serving an entrée.

C. Employees are checking sensors.

D. An enchilada is being prepared.

(A) 2. What is the woman on the left probably

saying?

A. The meals here are reasonably priced.

B. Here’s an appoint ment in my calendar.

C. Then try using this slow cooker instead.

D. Th ey’re exhausted following that event.

B.

For questions number 3 and 4, please look at picture B.

(A) 3. What have these people done?

A. They’ve equipped th emse l ves wi th

weapons.

B. They’ve ordered another serving of dessert.

C. They’ve switched from natural gas to

propane.

D. They’ve discovered an excellent insecticide.

(C) 4. What is the man on the right probably

saying?

A. Are you dealing with controversial issues?

B. Now there’s a terrific example of graffiti.

C. Have you hunted small mammals as well?

D. They’ll inevitably resign from their jobs.

II. Best Response 最佳回应句– 28% 每题7分Choose the best response to each question or statement.

(D) 5. Was getting the car washed a hassle this

morning?

A. Yes, parking is quite easy here.

B. Yes, it doesn’t need any repairs.

C. No, I seldom let Mom drive it.

D. No, it only took a few minutes.

(A) 6. Your aunt’s chicken enchiladas are

wonderful!

A. Yes, I’d love to get her recipe.

B. She raises a few turkeys, too.

C. They’re her favorite hot drinks.

D. I’m glad you like my desserts.

(A) 7. Why is there a small welt on your arm?

A. A mosquito bit me there.

B. I like a nice tan sometimes.

C. Hold it up for a few minutes.

D. It’s stronger than I realized.

(D) 8. The baseball hit Peter hard in the abdomen

and then fell into his glove.

A. Did he leave it on the bus?

B. It should keep his hand warm.

C. Which direction did it run?

D. That must have been painful.

III. Short Conversations 简短会话– 24% 每题8分Listen to the conversations. Then answer the questions.

(D) 9.

M: What else do we need to buy?

W: Steaks for dinner tonight.

M: Here’s some, and they aren’t too expensive.

W: Yes, but we’d have to defrost these before we cooked them.

M: How long would that take?

W: Several hours.

M: Couldn’t we use our microwave?

W: Oh, that’s right. Then it would take less time.

Q: What is probably true about the steaks?

A. They’re well done.

B. They’re grilling.

C. They’re imported.

D. They’re frozen.

(D) 10.

W: What are you buying?

M: A can of insecticide. I’m going to spray it on some plants in my garden.

W: Oh. Have you had a problem with insects?

M: Yes, I have.

W: But is this insecticide an environmentally safe way to solve the problem?

M: Well, I hadn’t thought about that.

Q: What does the man want to do?

A. Find a better source for seeds.

B. Win a prize in a flower contest.

C. Sell more fresh vegetables.

D. Get rid of troublesome bugs.

(C) 11.

M: Have you seen the new library at the

university?

W: Yes. It’s one of the worst eyesores on the campus.

M: What? Why do you say that? It’s very

modern.

W: That’s my point. It doesn’t look like a library at all. It looks like cubes stacked on top of

one another in the most ridiculous way.

M: Well, I guess we have different views about architecture.

Q: What bothers the woman about the library?

A. Its odd opening hours.

B. Its very limited resources.

C. Its unusual appearance.

D. Its inconvenient location.

IV. Short Talk 短文– 24% 每题8分

Listen to the passage. Then choose the best answer for each question.

In Andy’s neighborhood, there are lots of old office buildings. They were abandoned years ago. After a while, they became eyesores. Andy wanted to change that. So he began painting graffiti on them at night. This was no ordinary graffiti. It was full of interesting shapes and patterns, painted in vivid colors. Inevitably, people began to notice and comment on the graffiti. Some people reacted to the graffiti positively. They thought it enhanced the buildings. But from others, the graffiti drew adverse reactions. These people said it was illegal and a nuisance that made the buildings look worse. Only Andy knows who painted the controversial graffiti. He has to keep it a secr et. Otherwise, he’ll be arrested by the police.

(B) 12. What was the problem with the buildings?

A. They had all become fire hazards.

B. No one was taking care of them.

C. They housed too many families.

D. Some of them had been flooded.

(A) 13. What did people begin to notice on the

buildings?

A. Unusual works of art.

B. Advertisements for films.

C. Large warning signs.

D. Notices about elections.

(B) 14. What does the speaker imply about Andy?

A. He has run successful companies.

B. He has broken at least one law.

C. He has cared for his large family.

D. He has debated important issues.

Reading Section

I. Discourse Structure 篇章结构– 20% 每题4分Read the passage and fill in each blank with the correct sentence.

Something caught my eye as I drove home today—a huge painting of steel bars alongside the walls of an apartment hi-rise. (1)____________ I am no stranger to graffiti. But what I saw today made me start thinking whether graffiti was an art or a bother.

True, most graffiti is innovative.

(2)____________ Instead, they create images or lettering to express, often loudly, their political views or to just draw attention. But is this art?

I googled some graffiti works later that evening.

(3)____________ Still, not a small part of them were unsightly or even offensive. I couldn’t help but wonder: how would the people living in the apartment building I saw today feel about having their apartments painted as prison? As my research went on, more interesting things were revealed.

(4)____________ At the same time, some property owners actually offer good money to have someone paint on their buildings. Well, what can I say?

(5)____________

A. Some graffiti “artists” are notorious for painting

on personal properties without getting any

consent.

B. Graffiti painters seldom copy what has already

been done.

C. There certainly is no accounting for taste.

D. I must admit that some of them were impressive.

E. It made the entire building look like a prison. (ANS: EBDAC)

II. Reading Comprehension 阅读理解–24% 每题6分Read the paragraph. Then answer the questions.

Mosquitoes are a nuisance, so people prefer to stay away from them. One way to do that is to use a chemical called DEET, which seems to block a mosquito’s chemical sensors. Another way to control mosquitoes is with chemicals that kill them. In some cities, there are trucks that drive around town to spray for mosquitoes. Finally there are mosquito traps. The most popular traps turn propane into carbon dioxide and warmth to attract mosquitoes. Over time, by catching large numbers of mosquitoes, these traps can cause the collapse of the mosquito population in an area.

For millions of people in poor countries, mosquitoes are more than a nuisance. They are a serious threat because they help spread diseases like malaria. Many homes in these countries lack effective screens on the windows. As a result, mosquitoes can easily come inside and bite people while they sleep. To prevent this, aid agencies like Drive Against Malaria and TamTam Africa are giving millions of mosquito nets to people in these regions. People are safe while they sleep under the nets because the nets are treated with chemicals that keep mosquitoes away. It costs an aid agency about US$10 to buy one net and deliver it to a family. Thus, the cost of distributing millions of nets is very high. Most of the money comes from governments, companies, and ordinary people who have a few dollars to give. They’re helping to prevent disease in many countries around the world. You can help, too. (5/20-21)

(A) 6. What is the best title for this article?

A. Mosquito-Free: Tips of fighting

mosquitoes.

B. Beware of the Annoying Mosquitoes.

C. Mosquitoes: How they breed and sting.

D. Africa Needs You—US$10 at a time. (D) 7. Based on the article, which of the following is

true?

A. DEET interferes with mosquitoes’ ability

to fly.

B. Mosquito traps attract mosquitoes with

scent.

C. Perfume wearers are more likely to be

stung by mosquitoes.

D. Some chemicals can effectively kill

mosquitoes.

(A) 8. Why do people in Africa need mosquito nets?

A. To avoid being stung.

B. To trap mosquitoes in.

C. To cure people with Malaria.

D. To attract and kill mosquitoes.

(B) 9. What can be inferred from this article?

A. Readers are warned against sleeping

inside a mosquito net.

B. Readers are encouraged to contribute to

this good cause.

C. DEET, though effective, does harm to the

environment.

D. Most houses in Africa are equipped with

screen doors.