The rocket reached an altitude of 100km and landed safely back on Earth.
“Being able to use rockets again changes everything, and we can’t wait to add fuel and fly again,” Blue Origin and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said in a news release. Questions:
14. Why is space exploration always very expensive? (B) 15. What’s the name of the rocket launched on Nov. 16? (A) 16. What’s special about that rocket? (D)
Section C
Directions: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer. M: Excuse me. Can you help me? W: Sure. What can I do for you?
M: I’d like to take a trip on one of those buses that shows you all the sights. You know, where you can get off and back on where you want…
W: Ah, yes. You want a city sightseeing tour. It stops in 20 places, and it costs $20. M: How long does the tour take?
W: Well, it depends whether you get off or not, but if you stay on and don’t get off, about an hour and a half.
M: Where can we buy a ticket?
W: Here, or at the bus station. But you can’t go on with your backpack. It’s too big. M: OK! No problem. I’ll leave it in the hotel. Another thing, I’ve read that there is an exhibition of modern art going on now. Is that right?
W: Yes, that’s right. It’s at the Studio until the end of next week. M: How much is it to get in?
W: Twelve dollars, but it’s best to book a few days in advance.
M: Oh, that’s too bad. And one more thing. I need to buy a present for my mother. It’s her birthday soon. Is there a gift shop around here?
W: There’s a good one just around the corner, but it’s closed for lunch right now. It’ll be open again at 2:00.
M: Ok. That’s great. Thanks for all your help. W: You are welcome. Enjoy your visit!
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.
W: What hours do you work Tristan?
M: It depends. I sometimes have to work at night but I usually work about eight to ten hours a day. It’s hard to be exact.
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W: How often do you have to work at night? M: Well, I have to be on call two nights a week. W: And do you have to work on weekends?
M: Sometimes. In this job you have to work very odd hours. You never know if there’ll be an emergency. W: Tell me about your days.
M: Well, there’s always variety and that’s good. In the mornings I work here in the clinic, but in the afternoons I have to go out on visits – often, here in the countryside, to farms.
W: What’s the most difficult thing about the job?
M: Well, it’s the night shift, really. When I get home after an emergency, I find it difficult to go to sleep.
W: I hear the training’s quite hard.
M; Oh yes, I had to study for five years. As a part of my training I came here for work experience and when I graduated, they offered me a job. I didn’t have to look for a job.
W: That was lucky. Are you well-paid?
M: It’s not too bad! When I have my own practice it’ll be better. W: And what are the secrets of being good at your job?
M: Well, obviously you have to love working with animals, but you also have to be sensitive to their owners – pets are important to people and sometimes you have to give bad news. You have to stay calm in emergencies. W: And what are your plans for the future?
M: Well, as I said, eventually I’d like to have my own practice. Anyway, nice to talk to you. I have to go now. Bye! W: Thanks, and bye!
17. sightseeing 18. exhibition/display/show 19. book 20. 2:00
21. (sick) animals 22. fall asleep/go to sleep 23.sensitive 24. his own practice 25. once/when/after 26. harder 27.Among/Of 28. what 29. that 30. to help 31. working/are working/ work 32. when 33. to manufacture
34. following 35. weighs 36. the 37. is considered 38. can 39. because 40. ranging
41-50 D E G C A F I K H B
51-65 C B A B D C B C D B B A C B D 66-69 A B D C 70-73 A B C D
74-77 D B C A
78. By making a donation, joining demonstrations or handing out leaflets. 79. People waited for him in Trafalgar Square despite the rain. 80. He had his feet bandaged and took ice baths for his legs.
81. to make a difference to people’s lives/ inspire people to believe themselves
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1. It is almost impossible to cover a 5000-word report in such a short time.
2. Many teachers keep parents informed of children’s performance in the
kindergarten by sharing videos on WeChat.
3. Despite his rapid recovery from illness, the doctor still suggested that he
shouldn’t stay up too late.
4. Not only did the company offer him a high salary, but also provided him with
many opportunities to show his talents.
5. In a letter to his daughter, Zuckerberg made an announcement that he and his
wife would donate 99% of their shares in the company to good causes.
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