Part Ⅱ Listening Comprehension
1、Question 1 is based on the news report you have just heard.
A A）The return of a bottled message to its owner's daughter.
B B） A New Hampshire man’s joke with friends on his wife.
C C）A father’s message for his daughter.
D D）The history of a century-old motel.
答案解析：
（1）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 has been returned to his daughter. The long lost message was discovered by Clint Buffington of Utah while he was vacationing. Buffington says he found a soda bottle half-buried in the sand that looked like it had been there since the beginning of 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 the Beachcomber motel.” The motel was owned by the parents of Paula Pierce in 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 Pierce. （2）She held up to her father’s promise giving Buffington that reward, but the biggest reward is the message in a bottle finding its way back home.
1. What is the news report mainly about?
解析：A。根据录音开头可知，一位新罕布什尔州男子五十多年前扔到海里的瓶子里的信息，在1500英里外被发现并已归还给女儿。因此选择A项。
2、Question 2 is based on the news report you have just heard.
A A）She wanted to show gratitude for his kindness.
B B）She wanted to honor her father’s promise.
C C）She had been asked by her father to do so.
D D）She was excited to see her father’s handwriting.
答案解析：
（1）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 has been returned to his daughter. The long lost message was discovered by Clint Buffington of Utah while he was vacationing. Buffington says he found a soda bottle half-buried in the sand that looked like it had been there since the beginning of 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 the Beachcomber motel.” The motel was owned by the parents of Paula Pierce in 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 Pierce. （2）She held up to her father’s promise giving Buffington that reward, but the biggest reward is the message in a bottle finding its way back home.
2. Why did Paula Pierce give Clint Buffinton the reward?
解析：B。根据新闻结尾可知，Paula Pierce此举是为了信守父亲许下的承诺。B项中的 honor her father’s promise是对原文中held up to her father’s promise的同义转述。
3、Question 3 is based on the news report you have just heard.
A A）People were concerned about the number of bees.
B B）Several cases of Zika disease had been identified.
C C）Two million bees were infected with disease.
D D）Zika virus had destroyed some bee farms.
答案解析：
Millions of bees have died in South Carolina during aerial insects spraying operations that were carried out to combat the Zika virus. （3）The insects spraying over the weekend left more than 2 million bees dead on the spot in Dorchester County, South Carolina, where four travel-related cases of Zika disease have been confirmed in the area. Most of the death came from Flowertown Bee Farm, a company in Summerville that sells bees and honey products. Juanita Stanley, who owns the company, said the farm “looks like it's been destroyed.” （4）The farm lost about 2.5 million bees. Dorchester County officials apologized for the accidental mass killing of bees. “Dorchester County is aware that some beekeepers in the area that was sprayed on Sunday lost their bee colonies,” County manager Jason Ward said in a statement. “I am not pleased that so many bees were killed.”
3. Why were spraying operations carried out in Dorchester County?
解析：B。根据原文可知，进行喷洒是为了应对寨卡病毒，随后提到Dorchester County已经确诊了4起与旅行有关的寨卡病毒案例。由此可知，在该县的喷洒行动，是因为有确诊病例。
4、Question 4 is based on the news report you have just heard.
A A）It apologized to its customers.
B B）It was forced to kill its bees.
C C）It lost a huge stock of bees.
D D）It lost 2.5 million dollars.
答案解析：
Millions of bees have died in South Carolina during aerial insects spraying operations that were carried out to combat the Zika virus. （3）The insects spraying over the weekend left more than 2 million bees dead on the spot in Dorchester County, South Carolina, where four travel-related cases of Zika disease have been confirmed in the area. Most of the death came from Flowertown Bee Farm, a company in Summerville that sells bees and honey products. Juanita Stanley, who owns the company, said the farm “looks like it's been destroyed.” （4）The farm lost about 2.5 million bees. Dorchester County officials apologized for the accidental mass killing of bees. “Dorchester County is aware that some beekeepers in the area that was sprayed on Sunday lost their bee colonies,” County manager Jason Ward said in a statement. “I am not pleased that so many bees were killed.”
4. What does the news report say about Flowertown Bee Farm?
解析：C。根据原文可知，大部分的蜜蜂出自Flowertown养蜂场，该养蜂场损失了大约250万只蜜蜂，与C项相符，故正确。
5、Question 5 is based on the news report you have just heard.
A A）It stayed in the air for about two hours.
B B）It took off and landed on a football field.
C C） It proved to be of high commercial value.
D D）It made a series of sharp turns in the sky.
答案解析：
The world’s largest aircraft has taken to the skies for the first time. （5）The Airlander 10 spent nearly two 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 aircraft is massive—as long as a football field and as tall as six double decker buses and capable of flying for up to five days. （6） It was first developed for the US government as a long-range spy aircraft but was abandoned following budget cutbacks. （7）The aircraft cost 25 million pounds and can carry heavier loads than huge jet planes while also producing less noise and emitting less pollution. The makers believe it’s the future of aircraft, and one day we’ll be using them to go places. But there’s still a long way to go. The Airlander will need to have 200 hours’ flying time before being allowed to fly by the aviation administration. If it passes though, we can hope we’ll all get some extra leg room.
5. What do we learn about the first flight of the Airlander 10?
解析： A。根据文章开头可知，Airlander 10 在空中停留了近两个小时，与A项一致。
6、uestion 6 is based on the news report you have just heard.
A A）Engineering problems.
B B）The air pollution it produced.
C C）Inadequate funding.
D D）The opposition from the military.
答案解析：
The world’s largest aircraft has taken to the skies for the first time. （5）The Airlander 10 spent nearly two 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 aircraft is massive—as long as a football field and as tall as six double decker buses and capable of flying for up to five days. （6） It was first developed for the US government as a long-range spy aircraft but was abandoned following budget cutbacks. （7）The aircraft cost 25 million pounds and can carry heavier loads than huge jet planes while also producing less noise and emitting less pollution. The makers believe it’s the future of aircraft, and one day we’ll be using them to go places. But there’s still a long way to go. The Airlander will need to have 200 hours’ flying time before being allowed to fly by the aviation administration. If it passes though, we can hope we’ll all get some extra leg room.
6. What caused the US government to abandon the Airlander 10 as a spy aircraft?
解析：C。根据新闻中段可知， Airlander 10最初是为美国政府研发的远程间谍机，但是预算消减后就被放弃了。因此C项为正确答案。
7、Question 7 is based on the news report you have just heard.
A A）It uses the latest aviation technology.
B B）It flies faster than a commercial jet.
C C）It is a safer means of transportation.
D D）It is more environmentally friendly.
答案解析：
The world’s largest aircraft has taken to the skies for the first time. （5）The Airlander 10 spent nearly two 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 aircraft is massive—as long as a football field and as tall as six double decker buses and capable of flying for up to five days. （6） It was first developed for the US government as a long-range spy aircraft but was abandoned following budget cutbacks. （7）The aircraft cost 25 million pounds and can carry heavier loads than huge jet planes while also producing less noise and emitting less pollution. The makers believe it’s the future of aircraft, and one day we’ll be using them to go places. But there’s still a long way to go. The Airlander will need to have 200 hours’ flying time before being allowed to fly by the aviation administration. If it passes though, we can hope we’ll all get some extra leg room.
7. What is the advantage of the Airlander 10 over huge jet planes?
解析：D。根据文章可知，Airlander 10与大型喷气式飞机相比更能承重、产生的噪音更少、污染更少。D项是对后两种特点的改写。因此选择D项。
Part Ⅱ Listening Comprehension
8、Question 8 is based on the conversation you have just heard.
A It seems a depressing topic.
B It sounds quite alarming.
C It has little impact on our daily life.
D It is getting more serious these days.
答案解析：
M: Do you feel like going out tonight?
W: Yeah, why not? We haven't been out for ages. What's on?
M: Well. There is a film about climate change. Does it sound good to you?
W: Oh, not really. It doesn’t really appeal to me. What’s it about, just climate change?
M: I think it is about how climate change affects everyday life. I wonder how they make it entertaining.
W: Well, it sounds really awful. It’s an important subject, I agree. （8）But I’m not in the mood for anything depressing. What else is on?
M: There is a Spanish dance festival.
W: Oh, I Iove dance. That sounds really interesting.
M: Apparently, it’s absolutely brilliant. Let’s see what it says in the paper: Anna Gomez leads in an exciting production of the great Spanish love story— Carmen.
W: OK. Then what time is it on?
M: At 7:30.
W: Well, that’s no good. （9）We haven’t got enough time to get there. Is there anything else?
M: There is a comedy special on.
W: Where is it on?
M: It's at the city theater. It’s a charity comedy night with lots of different acts. It looks pretty good. （10）The critic in the local paper says it’s the funniest thing he’s ever seen. It says here: Roger Whitehead is an amazing host to a night of fun performances.
W: Um, I’m 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’re right. （11）OK, let’s go see the dance. But tomorrow, not tonight.
M: Great, I’ll book the tickets online.
8. What does the woman think of climate change?
解析：A。根据开头部分可知，男士和女士介绍说有一部关于气候变化的电影，问女士的意见。女士明确表明对此不感兴趣并表明气候变化时很重要的话题，但是她目前没有心情做任何沮丧的事情。由此可以得出女士对气候变化的看法。因此选择A项。
9、Question 9 is based on the conversation you have just heard.
A The man dosesn't understand Spanish.
B The woman doesn't really like dancing.
C They don't want something too noisy.
D They can't make it to the theater in time.
答案解析：
M: Do you feel like going out tonight?
W: Yeah, why not? We haven't been out for ages. What's on?
M: Well. There is a film about climate change. Does it sound good to you?
W: Oh, not really. It doesn’t really appeal to me. What’s it about, just climate change?
M: I think it is about how climate change affects everyday life. I wonder how they make it entertaining.
W: Well, it sounds really awful. It’s an important subject, I agree. （8）But I’m not in the mood for anything depressing. What else is on?
M: There is a Spanish dance festival.
W: Oh, I Iove dance. That sounds really interesting.
M: Apparently, it’s absolutely brilliant. Let’s see what it says in the paper: Anna Gomez leads in an exciting production of the great Spanish love story— Carmen.
W: OK. Then what time is it on?
M: At 7:30.
W: Well, that’s no good. （9）We haven’t got enough time to get there. Is there anything else?
M: There is a comedy special on.
W: Where is it on?
M: It's at the city theater. It’s a charity comedy night with lots of different acts. It looks pretty good. （10）The critic in the local paper says it’s the funniest thing he’s ever seen. It says here: Roger Whitehead is an amazing host to a night of fun performances.
W: Um, I’m 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’re right. （11）OK, let’s go see the dance. But tomorrow, not tonight.
M: Great, I’ll book the tickets online.
9. Why do the speaker give up going to the Spannish dance festival tonight?
解析：D。根据录音可知，在得知舞蹈节在7:30开始后，女士说他们没有时间赶到那里，只能考虑其他活动。因此D项符合题意。
10、Question 10 is based on the conversation you have just heard.
A It would be more fun without Mr. Whitehead hosting.
B It has too many acts to hold the audience's attention.
C It is the most amusing show he has ever watched.
D It is a show inappropriate for a night of charity.
答案解析：
M: Do you feel like going out tonight?
W: Yeah, why not? We haven't been out for ages. What's on?
M: Well. There is a film about climate change. Does it sound good to you?
W: Oh, not really. It doesn’t really appeal to me. What’s it about, just climate change?
M: I think it is about how climate change affects everyday life. I wonder how they make it entertaining.
W: Well, it sounds really awful. It’s an important subject, I agree. （8）But I’m not in the mood for anything depressing. What else is on?
M: There is a Spanish dance festival.
W: Oh, I Iove dance. That sounds really interesting.
M: Apparently, it’s absolutely brilliant. Let’s see what it says in the paper: Anna Gomez leads in an exciting production of the great Spanish love story— Carmen.
W: OK. Then what time is it on?
M: At 7:30.
W: Well, that’s no good. （9）We haven’t got enough time to get there. Is there anything else?
M: There is a comedy special on.
W: Where is it on?
M: It's at the city theater. It’s a charity comedy night with lots of different acts. It looks pretty good. （10）The critic in the local paper says it’s the funniest thing he’s ever seen. It says here: Roger Whitehead is an amazing host to a night of fun performances.
W: Um, I’m 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’re right. （11）OK, let’s go see the dance. But tomorrow, not tonight.
M: Great, I’ll book the tickets online.
10. Why does the critic say about the comedy performed at the city theater?
解析：C。根据原文可知，当地报纸的评论家表示，那是他看过的最有趣的喜剧。与C项一致，故正确。
11、Question 11 is based on the conversation you have just heard.
A Watch a comedy.
B Go and see the dance.
C Book the tickets online.
D See a film with the man.
答案解析：
M: Do you feel like going out tonight?
W: Yeah, why not? We haven't been out for ages. What's on?
M: Well. There is a film about climate change. Does it sound good to you?
W: Oh, not really. It doesn’t really appeal to me. What’s it about, just climate change?
M: I think it is about how climate change affects everyday life. I wonder how they make it entertaining.
W: Well, it sounds really awful. It’s an important subject, I agree. （8）But I’m not in the mood for anything depressing. What else is on?
M: There is a Spanish dance festival.
W: Oh, I Iove dance. That sounds really interesting.
M: Apparently, it’s absolutely brilliant. Let’s see what it says in the paper: Anna Gomez leads in an exciting production of the great Spanish love story— Carmen.
W: OK. Then what time is it on?
M: At 7:30.
W: Well, that’s no good. （9）We haven’t got enough time to get there. Is there anything else?
M: There is a comedy special on.
W: Where is it on?
M: It's at the city theater. It’s a charity comedy night with lots of different acts. It looks pretty good. （10）The critic in the local paper says it’s the funniest thing he’s ever seen. It says here: Roger Whitehead is an amazing host to a night of fun performances.
W: Um, I’m 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’re right. （11）OK, let’s go see the dance. But tomorrow, not tonight.
M: Great, I’ll book the tickets online.
11. What does the woman decide to do tomorrow?
解析：B。根据原文可知，男士指出你不是对今晚的外出不感兴趣，于是提议明晚去看舞蹈表演。因此B项正确。
12、Question 12 is based on the conversation you have just heard.
A Most of her schoolmates are younger than she is.
B She simply has no idea what school to tranfer to.
C There are too many activities for her to cope with.
D She worries she won't fit in as a transfer student.
答案解析：
W: Good morning, Mr. Lee. May I have a minute of your time?
M: Sure, Catherine. What can I do for you?
W:（12） I’m quite anxious about transferring over to your college. I’m afraid I won’t fit in.
M: Don’t worry, Catherine. It's completely normal for you to be nervous about transferring schools. This happens to many transfer students.
W: Yes, I know. But I’m younger than most of the students in my year and that worries me a lot.
M: Well, you may be the only younger one in your year. But you know, （13）we have a lot of after-school activities you can join in. And so, this way, you'll be able to meet new friends of different age groups.
W: That’s nice. I love games and hobby groups.
M: I’m sure you do. So you’ll be just fine. Don’t worry so much and try to make the most of what we have on offer here. Also, （14）remember that you can come to me anytime of the day if you need help.
W: Thanks so much. I definitely feel better now. As a matter of fact, I’ve already contacted one of the girls who’d be living in the same house with me. And she seems really nice. I guess living on campus I’ll have a chance to have a close circle of friends since we’ll be living together.
M: All students are very friendly with new arrivals. Let me check who'd be living with you in your flat. OK, there are Hanna, Kelly and Bree. （15）Bree is also a new student here like you. I’m sure you two will have more to share with each other.
12. Why does Catherine feel anxious?
解析：D。本题目为细节题。根据原文可知，女士对于转到男士所在的学校感到焦虑，担心自己不能适应。因此选择D项。
13、Question 13 is based on the conversation you have just heard.
A Seek advice from senior students.
B Pick up some meaningful hobbies.
C Participate in after-school activities.
D Look into what the school offers.
答案解析：
W: Good morning, Mr. Lee. May I have a minute of your time?
M: Sure, Catherine. What can I do for you?
W:（12） I’m quite anxious about transferring over to your college. I’m afraid I won’t fit in.
M: Don’t worry, Catherine. It's completely normal for you to be nervous about transferring schools. This happens to many transfer students.
W: Yes, I know. But I’m younger than most of the students in my year and that worries me a lot.
M: Well, you may be the only younger one in your year. But you know, （13）we have a lot of after-school activities you can join in. And so, this way, you'll be able to meet new friends of different age groups.
W: That’s nice. I love games and hobby groups.
M: I’m sure you do. So you’ll be just fine. Don’t worry so much and try to make the most of what we have on offer here. Also, （14）remember that you can come to me anytime of the day if you need help.
W: Thanks so much. I definitely feel better now. As a matter of fact, I’ve already contacted one of the girls who’d be living in the same house with me. And she seems really nice. I guess living on campus I’ll have a chance to have a close circle of friends since we’ll be living together.
M: All students are very friendly with new arrivals. Let me check who'd be living with you in your flat. OK, there are Hanna, Kelly and Bree. （15）Bree is also a new student here like you. I’m sure you two will have more to share with each other.
13. What does Mr. Lee encourage Catherine to do?
解析：C。根据录音可知，Mr. Lee指出学校有很多课外活动可以参加，通过参加课外活动，Catherine能结交不同年龄的朋友，因此C项正确。
14、Question 14 is based on the conversation you have just heard.
A Give her help whenever she needs it.
B Accept her as a transfer student.
C Find her accommodation on campus.
D Introduce her to her roommates.
答案解析：
W: Good morning, Mr. Lee. May I have a minute of your time?
M: Sure, Catherine. What can I do for you?
W:（12） I’m quite anxious about transferring over to your college. I’m afraid I won’t fit in.
M: Don’t worry, Catherine. It's completely normal for you to be nervous about transferring schools. This happens to many transfer students.
W: Yes, I know. But I’m younger than most of the students in my year and that worries me a lot.
M: Well, you may be the only younger one in your year. But you know, （13）we have a lot of after-school activities you can join in. And so, this way, you'll be able to meet new friends of different age groups.
W: That’s nice. I love games and hobby groups.
M: I’m sure you do. So you’ll be just fine. Don’t worry so much and try to make the most of what we have on offer here. Also, （14）remember that you can come to me anytime of the day if you need help.
W: Thanks so much. I definitely feel better now. As a matter of fact, I’ve already contacted one of the girls who’d be living in the same house with me. And she seems really nice. I guess living on campus I’ll have a chance to have a close circle of friends since we’ll be living together.
M: All students are very friendly with new arrivals. Let me check who'd be living with you in your flat. OK, there are Hanna, Kelly and Bree. （15）Bree is also a new student here like you. I’m sure you two will have more to share with each other.
14. What does Mr. Lee promise to do for Catherine?
解析：A。本题目为细节题。根据对话可知，Mr. Lee告诉Catherine，如果需要帮忙，随时都可以去找他。A项正确。
15、Question 15 is based on the conversation you have just heard.
A She has interests similar to Mr. Lee's.
B She has become friends with Catherine.
C She has chosen the major Catherine has.
D She has just transferred to the college.
答案解析：
W: Good morning, Mr. Lee. May I have a minute of your time?
M: Sure, Catherine. What can I do for you?
W:（12） I’m quite anxious about transferring over to your college. I’m afraid I won’t fit in.
M: Don’t worry, Catherine. It's completely normal for you to be nervous about transferring schools. This happens to many transfer students.
W: Yes, I know. But I’m younger than most of the students in my year and that worries me a lot.
M: Well, you may be the only younger one in your year. But you know, （13）we have a lot of after-school activities you can join in. And so, this way, you'll be able to meet new friends of different age groups.
W: That’s nice. I love games and hobby groups.
M: I’m sure you do. So you’ll be just fine. Don’t worry so much and try to make the most of what we have on offer here. Also, （14）remember that you can come to me anytime of the day if you need help.
W: Thanks so much. I definitely feel better now. As a matter of fact, I’ve already contacted one of the girls who’d be living in the same house with me. And she seems really nice. I guess living on campus I’ll have a chance to have a close circle of friends since we’ll be living together.
M: All students are very friendly with new arrivals. Let me check who'd be living with you in your flat. OK, there are Hanna, Kelly and Bree. （15）Bree is also a new student here like you. I’m sure you two will have more to share with each other.
15. What do we learn about Catherine's schoolmate Bree?
解析：D。根据对话可知，Bree和Catherine一样，也是刚转过来的学生。与D项表达一致，故正确。
Part Ⅱ Listening Comprehension
16、Question 16 is based on the passage you have just heard.
A A）To investigate how being overweight impacts on health.
B B）To find out which physical drive is the most powerful.
C C）To discover what most mice like to eat.
D D）To determine what feeling mice have.
答案解析：
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 motivating force.
（16） In the study, researchers found that hunger outweighed 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 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 mice’s hunger against their fear, hungry mice were placed in a cage that had certain "fox-scented" areas and other places that smelled safer (in other words, not like an animal that could eat them) but also had food. It turned out that, （17）when the mice hungry, they ventured into the unsafe areas for food. But when the mice were well-fed, they stayed in areas of the cage that were considered “safe”.
Hunger also outweighed the mice’s social needs, the researchers found. （18）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.
16. What is teh researchers' purpise in carring out the series of experiments with mice?
解析：B。本题目为细节题。根据原文可知，饥饿领先于其他生理需求，包括恐惧、口渴和社交等。为了研究哪种感觉会胜出，研究人员作出了一系列实验。因此选择B项。
17、Question 17 is based on the passage you have just heard
A A）When they are hungry.
B B）When they are thirsty.
C C）When they smell food.
D D）When they want company.
答案解析：
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 motivating force.
（16） In the study, researchers found that hunger outweighed 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 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 mice’s hunger against their fear, hungry mice were placed in a cage that had certain "fox-scented" areas and other places that smelled safer (in other words, not like an animal that could eat them) but also had food. It turned out that, （17）when the mice hungry, they ventured into the unsafe areas for food. But when the mice were well-fed, they stayed in areas of the cage that were considered “safe”.
Hunger also outweighed the mice’s social needs, the researchers found. （18）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.
17. In what circumstances do mice venture into unsafe areas?
解析：A。本题目为细节题。根据原文可知，当老鼠饥饿时，它们会冒险进入不安全的领域去寻找食物，因此A项与录音内容相符，故正确。
18、Question 18 is based on the passage you have just heard.
A A）They search for food in groups.
B B）They are overweight when food is plenty.
C C）They prefer to be with other mice.
D D）They enjoy the company of other animals.
答案解析：
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 motivating force.
（16） In the study, researchers found that hunger outweighed 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 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 mice’s hunger against their fear, hungry mice were placed in a cage that had certain "fox-scented" areas and other places that smelled safer (in other words, not like an animal that could eat them) but also had food. It turned out that, （17）when the mice hungry, they ventured into the unsafe areas for food. But when the mice were well-fed, they stayed in areas of the cage that were considered “safe”.
Hunger also outweighed the mice’s social needs, the researchers found. （18）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.
18. What is said about mice at the end of the passage?
解析：C。根据原文可知，老鼠是群居动物，喜欢和其他老鼠一起。因此C项正确。
19、Question 19 is based on the passage you have just heard.
A A）Its construction started before World War I.
B B）Its construction cost more than $40 billion.
C C）It is efficiency used for transport.
D D）It is one of the best in the world.
答案解析：
（19）The United States has one of the best highway systems in the world. Interstate Highways connect just about every large and midsized 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.（19）/（20） In those years, just after World War I, 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 in danger of being bombed. So-called roads of national importance were designated but they were mostly 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 40,000 miles of new roads. The idea was to connect the new system to existing expressways and freeways. And though the system was built mostly to make car travel easier, defense was not forgotten. For instance, highway overpasses had to be high enough to allow trailers carrying military missiles to pass under them. （21）By 1974, the system was mostly completed. A few additional roads would come later. Quick and easy travel between all parts of the country was now possible.
19. What does the speaker say about the American highway system?
解析：D。根据文章可知，美国拥有世界上最好的公路系统之一，与D项一致，故选择D项。
20、Question 20 is based on the passage you have just heard.
A A）To improve transportation in the countryside.
B B）To move troops quickly from place to place.
C C）To enable people to travel at a higher speed.
D D）To speed up the transportation of goods.
答案解析：
（19）The United States has one of the best highway systems in the world. Interstate Highways connect just about every large and midsized 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.（19）/（20） In those years, just after World War I, 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 in danger of being bombed. So-called roads of national importance were designated but they were mostly 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 40,000 miles of new roads. The idea was to connect the new system to existing expressways and freeways. And though the system was built mostly to make car travel easier, defense was not forgotten. For instance, highway overpasses had to be high enough to allow trailers carrying military missiles to pass under them. （21）By 1974, the system was mostly completed. A few additional roads would come later. Quick and easy travel between all parts of the country was now possible.
20. What was the original purpose of building a highway system?
解析：B。根据录音可知，军方想修建公路系统用于国防，在必要时，公路系统会迅速将部队从一个地方转移到另外一个地方，因此B项符合题意。
21、Question 21 is based on the passage you have just heard
A In the 1970s.
B In the 1960s.
C In the 1950s.
D In the 1940s.
答案解析：
（19）The United States has one of the best highway systems in the world. Interstate Highways connect just about every large and midsized 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.（19）/（20） In those years, just after World War I, 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 in danger of being bombed. So-called roads of national importance were designated but they were mostly 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 40,000 miles of new roads. The idea was to connect the new system to existing expressways and freeways. And though the system was built mostly to make car travel easier, defense was not forgotten. For instance, highway overpasses had to be high enough to allow trailers carrying military missiles to pass under them. （21）By 1974, the system was mostly completed. A few additional roads would come later. Quick and easy travel between all parts of the country was now possible.
21. When was the Interstate Highway System mostly completed?
解析：A。本题目为细节题。根据文章结尾可知，截止到1974年，该系统基本完工。因此选择A项。
22、Question 22 is based on the passage you have just heard.
A A）Chatting while driving.
B B）Messaging while driving.
C C）Driving under age.
D D）Speeding on highways.
答案解析：
（22）Texting while driving was listed as a major cause of road deaths among young Americans back in 2013. A recent study said that 40% of American teens claim to have been in a car when the driver used a cell phone in a way that put people in danger.
This sounds like a widespread decease—but it’s one that technology may now help to cure. T.J. Everts, a 20-year-old inventor, has come up with a novel solution that could easily put texting drivers on notice.
（23）It’s called Smart Wheel, and it is designed to fit over the steering wheel of most standard vehicles to track whether or not the driver has two hands on the wheel at all times. （24）Everts’ invention warns the drivers with a light and a sound when they hold the wheel with one hand only. But as soon as they place the other hand back on the wheel the light turns back to green and the sound stops. It also watches for what’s called “close-by hands” where both hands are close to near the top of the wheel so the driver can type with both thumbs and drive at the same time.
（25）All the data Smart Wheel collects is also sent to a connected app, so any parents who install Smart Wheel can keep track of the teens’ driving habits. If they try to remove or damage the cover, that’s reported as well.
22. What is a major cause of road deaths among young Amercans?
解析：B。根据原文可知，边开车边发短信是美国年轻人交通事故死亡的主要原因，因此选择B项。
23、Question 23 is based on the passage you have just heard.
A A）A gadget to hold a phone on the steering wheel.
B B）A gadget to charge the phone in a car.
C C）A device to control the speed of a vehicle.
D D）A device to ensure people drive with both hands.
答案解析：
（22）Texting while driving was listed as a major cause of road deaths among young Americans back in 2013. A recent study said that 40% of American teens claim to have been in a car when the driver used a cell phone in a way that put people in danger.
This sounds like a widespread decease—but it’s one that technology may now help to cure. T.J. Everts, a 20-year-old inventor, has come up with a novel solution that could easily put texting drivers on notice.
（23）It’s called Smart Wheel, and it is designed to fit over the steering wheel of most standard vehicles to track whether or not the driver has two hands on the wheel at all times. （24）Everts’ invention warns the drivers with a light and a sound when they hold the wheel with one hand only. But as soon as they place the other hand back on the wheel the light turns back to green and the sound stops. It also watches for what’s called “close-by hands” where both hands are close to near the top of the wheel so the driver can type with both thumbs and drive at the same time.
（25）All the data Smart Wheel collects is also sent to a connected app, so any parents who install Smart Wheel can keep track of the teens’ driving habits. If they try to remove or damage the cover, that’s reported as well.
23. What is Smart Wheel?
解析：D。根据录音可知，Smart Wheel是一种设计适用于大部分标准交通工具方向盘的装置，目的是追踪司机在行车过程中是否一直把手放在方向盘上。D项正确。
24、Question 24 is based on the passage you have just heard.
A A）The car keeps flashing its headlights.
B B）The car slows down gradually to a halt.
C C）They are alerted with a light and a sound.
D D）They get a warning on their smart phone.
答案解析：
（22）Texting while driving was listed as a major cause of road deaths among young Americans back in 2013. A recent study said that 40% of American teens claim to have been in a car when the driver used a cell phone in a way that put people in danger.
This sounds like a widespread decease—but it’s one that technology may now help to cure. T.J. Everts, a 20-year-old inventor, has come up with a novel solution that could easily put texting drivers on notice.
（23）It’s called Smart Wheel, and it is designed to fit over the steering wheel of most standard vehicles to track whether or not the driver has two hands on the wheel at all times. （24）Everts’ invention warns the drivers with a light and a sound when they hold the wheel with one hand only. But as soon as they place the other hand back on the wheel the light turns back to green and the sound stops. It also watches for what’s called “close-by hands” where both hands are close to near the top of the wheel so the driver can type with both thumbs and drive at the same time.
（25）All the data Smart Wheel collects is also sent to a connected app, so any parents who install Smart Wheel can keep track of the teens’ driving habits. If they try to remove or damage the cover, that’s reported as well.
24. What happened if the driver has one hand on the wheel?
解析：C。本题目为细节题。根据原文可知，当司机只有一只手在方向盘上时，装置会亮灯并发出警报声提醒司机。与C项相符。
25、Question 25 is based on the passage you have just heard.
A A）Installing a camera.
B B）Using a connected app.
C C）Checking their emails.
D D）Keeping a daily record.
答案解析：
（22）Texting while driving was listed as a major cause of road deaths among young Americans back in 2013. A recent study said that 40% of American teens claim to have been in a car when the driver used a cell phone in a way that put people in danger.
This sounds like a widespread decease—but it’s one that technology may now help to cure. T.J. Everts, a 20-year-old inventor, has come up with a novel solution that could easily put texting drivers on notice.
（23）It’s called Smart Wheel, and it is designed to fit over the steering wheel of most standard vehicles to track whether or not the driver has two hands on the wheel at all times. （24）Everts’ invention warns the drivers with a light and a sound when they hold the wheel with one hand only. But as soon as they place the other hand back on the wheel the light turns back to green and the sound stops. It also watches for what’s called “close-by hands” where both hands are close to near the top of the wheel so the driver can type with both thumbs and drive at the same time.
（25）All the data Smart Wheel collects is also sent to a connected app, so any parents who install Smart Wheel can keep track of the teens’ driving habits. If they try to remove or damage the cover, that’s reported as well.
25. How do parents keep track of their teens' driving habits?
解析：B。本题目为细节题。根据原文可知，Smart Wheel收集的数据会发送到一个相连接的应用程序上，因此安装Smart Wheel的父母能追踪青少年子女的驾驶习惯。故选择B项。
喵呜刷题：让学习像火箭一样快速，快来微信扫码，体验免费刷题服务，开启你的学习加速器！
