UNIT 7~UNIT 8(阶段卷)

第一节

听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。

【Text 1】

M:Why don’t we call the waiter over to order something for dessert?

W:I really shouldn’t.I am supposed to be on a diet.But I’ll have some ice cream if they have it.

【Text 2】

M:I’ve been exceptionally good with my budget this month.Should I spend the rest of the money getting a new computer or investing in stocks?

W:If I were you, I would put it in my savings account for a rainy day.

【Text 3】

W:Chris, have you heard about Jane’s leaving?

M:Really? How do you know that?

W:She told me.Actually, I’m not as surprised as you are.I don’t think she is happy here.

【Text 4】

M:Excuse me, can I leave my backpack and suitcase here?

W:OK.That’s 4 dollars for the suitcase and 3 dollars for the backpack.

M:Fine, thanks.I’ll come and get them around 2 this afternoon.

【Text 5】

W:It’s a beautiful day! Why don’t we go to the beach?

M:OK.We could drive but let’s walk.We need the exercise.

W:Maybe we should try cycling there.

M:That sounds great.

第二节

　　听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题 5 秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出 5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料,回答第 6、7 题。

【Text 6】

M:Good morning, Susan.Last week, you told me you borrowed the novel The Ordinary World by Lu Yao from the library.Have you finished reading it?

W:No.I went to volunteer for two days at the weekend.I only finish reading half of it.

M:Volunteering is meaningful.I’m glad to hear that.Well, when do you plan to finish reading the novel?

W:In about five days, I’m afraid.

M:Well, today is Monday.Five days later, I’ll have a discussion with you about it.

听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。

【Text 7】

W:Simon, I heard that you had many different jobs?

M:My first job was a part-time one at a restaurant.I was not highly paid, but the working time was flexible.So I continued to work there all the way through university.

W:Did you like it?

M:Yes, a lot of my friends also worked there and that made it great fun.But when I graduated, I really wanted to get a job in my field.So I became a librarian.

W:Then why did you quit your job again?

M:Well, I didn’t really like being a librarian.It was not challenging enough.

W:What did you do after that?

M:I went back to university and got my Master’s degree in English teaching.

W:So that’s why you joined us.

M:Yes.And I really enjoy what I’m doing now.

听第8段材料,回答第11至14题。

【Text 8】

M:You mentioned that you are a fan of live music.I guess I don’t have to tell you about the concert on campus on Saturday.It’s supposed to be the best show of the year.

W:I know.I wish I could be there but I’ve already promised Professor Mathers that I’d have all of the papers graded by Monday.I’m afraid I’m going to be stuck in my dorm all weekend.

M:Why did you offer to do that? Did you forget about the concert, or do you really need the money?

W:Actually, I really need to concentrate on studies this year.If I want to get into the education program, I will have to prove that I am serious about being responsible.It’s not about the money.I don’t get paid much considering all of the hours I put in.

M:Well, it’s a pity that you’re going to miss the concert.

W:Yes.I can’t help feeling a bit jealous.Sometimes I wish I was still in my first year of studies.

M:Well, I’ll tell you all about it on Tuesday.

W:OK.

听第9段材料,回答第15至17题。

【Text 9】

W:I can’t stand it!

M:What’s wrong? Did you fail the history test again?

W:No, not that.We’re reading a part of Hard Times in English literature class.I can’t understand any of it.There are so many people in the story, and I can’t remember who is who!

M:That’s one of Charles Dickens’ greatest stories! It reflects British society of the era.I can’t believe the teacher is only making you read one small part.You won’t be confused if you read the whole book.I can lend you my copy.

W:Thanks, but how can I find the time to read the whole book?

M:The story is quite exciting, and you will read it quickly unconsciously.Just try it.Then you will remember everything about it.

W:OK.Thanks for your advice.

听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。

【Text 10】

W:A few years ago, everyone was crazy about DIY projects, and the idea of do-it-yourself became popular.From that idea came a new culture called the maker culture.It has got the same idea, but it’s based on technology.The idea is to make something new out of existing things.Makers could be young people or old people,and they are all interested in knowledge.They don’t always need the things they’re creating.They are doing it usually because they want to learn new skills.They work with robots, computers, and 3D printers.They get ideas about how to use these things by going on the Internet.There are websites for makers to share their plans and ideas.Why is the maker culture new?People have always loved making things, but even a few years ago, 3D printers were too expensive for the common person to use.Now, most people can buy robots and all kinds of technology.Anything is possible now!