Fears about burdening industry raised by critics like George Voinovich, a Republican of Ohio, and Mary Landrieu, a Democrat of Louisiana, cannot be dismissed out of hand, especially in the middle of a recession (萧条). But the health benefits, E.P.A. says, far outweigh the costs, and the time frame for compliance (服从) is generous.
68. Why are some people strongly against a stricter limitation of smog-caused pollutants?
A. Because they have to live a poorer life.
B. Because they think they have to spend more money.
C. Because they hold different political view.
D. Because they want to make more money.
69. What does Ms Jackson propose to do?
A. To reduce the permitted smog level as much as possible.
B. To raise the permitted smog level as much as possible.
C. To keep the permitted smog level from 60 to 70 to 75 parts per billion.
D. To lower the permitted smog level from 75 to 60 to 70 parts per billion.
70. What is the attitude of the author to the smog-controlling issue?
A. Objective. B. Subjective. C. Critical. D. Unknown.
71. Which of the following can serve as the best title of the whole passage?
A. Cleaner power plant on the way.
B. Say no to smog pollutants.
C. Lower smog pollutant, better our life.
D. Debate on smog pollutants.
E
Never argue with one's own understanding.
The whisper of intelligence is always there, whatever you do.
If you create a time lag (隔绝层) between the whisper of intelligence and understanding in you and your action, then you are preventing the brain from growing into a new size. When you argue with intelligence, when you postpone acting according to understanding then there is confusion, the brain gets confused.
The voice of understanding, the voice of intelligence has insecurity about it. How do you know that it is the right thing?
So we tend to ignore it. Instead we accept authority. We obey.
But the brain cannot be orderly, competent, accurate and precise if you do not listen to it, if you have no respect. We are so busy with the outside world and its force that the world that is inside us does not command that respect and reverence (敬重), that care and concern from us.
So one has to be a disciple (信徒) of one's own understanding, and look upon that understanding as the master.
Sometimes one may commit a mistake, it might be the whim (念头) of the ego and we might mistake the whim, the wish of the ego for the voice of silence and intelligence, but that we have to discover. Unless you commit mistakes, how do you learn to discriminate between the false and the true? In learning there is bound to be a little insecurity, a possibility of committing mistakes. Why should one be terribly afraid of committing mistakes?
So instead of accepting the authority of habits and conditionings, while one is moving one watches, and when there is a suggestion, do not neglect, ignore, or insult the whisper from within and from one's own intelligence.
72. What will happen if you refuse to follow your own understanding according to the above passage?
A. Your brain will become smaller.
B. You will never get help from authority.
C. You will hardly know the world.
D. Your own intelligence will stop growing.
73. What is the function of committing mistakes from the view of the author?
A. Mistakes can make one practical.
B. Mistakes can make one know the facts.
C. Mistakes can allow one more time to develop.
D. Mistakes can improve one’s judgment.
74. The whole passage is developed by ______.
A. facts and ideas B. reasoning and explaining
C. scientific experiments D. arguing and debating
75. The best title of the passage might be ______.
A. Never argue with your own understanding
B. Never believe any authority while arguing
C. Never neglect whispers from around you
D. Never stop training yourself.
五. 写作(共两个写作任务，满分35分)
写作一（满分15分）
结合材料，按要求用英文写作，词数不少于60。
In your English class, your teacher shows you the picture beside. Please describe it and say something about it.
要求：
（1）就此材料发表你的感想；
（2）应紧扣材料，有明确的观点；
（3）请在答题卡上作答。
写作二（满分20分）
假如你是高三（1）班班长李华，为了结合学校开展的“理想教育”活动，学校决定举办一场以“我有一个梦想”为主题的英语演讲比赛。请根据以下提示用英语写一篇演讲稿。内容要点如下：
■你的梦想
■说明理由
■如何实现
注意：1. 可根据内容需要适当发挥，使行文连贯；
2. 不可出现自己学校，班级和姓名的信息；
3. 字数：80字以上（演讲稿开头和结尾语已给出，不计入总词数）；
4. 请在答题卡上作答。
Dear fellow students,
I am Li Hua from Class One Senior Three and I’m so pleased to share my dream with you here.
That’s all. Thank you.
三峡名校联盟高2013级3月联考
英语试题参考答案及听力录音材料
参考答案
一、听力（每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1—5 CCAAB 6—10 BABCB 11—15 CBCAB 16—17 BB 18. 18. Friday 19. Hall 20. 30
二、单项选择(每小题1分，满分15分)
21—25 BADCD 26—30 BADCD 31—35 CCCDD
三、完形填空（每小题1.5分，满分30分）
36—40 BCDAD 41—45 BAABC 46—50 BCBAD 51—55 CBDCA
四、阅读理解（每小题2分，满分40分）
56—60 DCBAC 61—65 ABACB 66—70 CABDA 71—75 CDDBA
五、写作(共35分)
写作一(满分15分)
In the picture, two hunters are arguing about the way to have their game cooked, but anyhow, they are ignoring that their chance is flying away. How foolish they both are. In our daily life, we on occasion encounter the same situation. What we are focusing on is not the way to accomplish the task, but only the achievement yet to be obtained, which surely wastes our chances and energy without any actual result of our effort. So we must try to avoid such kind of things happening in our life.
写作二(满分20分)
Dear fellow students,
I am Li Hua from Class One Senior Three and I’m so pleased to share my dream with you here. My dream is to be a scientist in space exploration. As is known to all, space is to be explored and known to us human beings, so more and more countries are trying their best to have a hand in it because space research can demonstrate a nation’s power and prosperity.
To realize my dream, I firstly should focus on the science courses at school so that I can establish a sound foundation for my further study. Secondly, what I should do is read widely about the recent findings about space to get better preparation about my field. Of course I would choose space research as my major in my favorite university and spare no effort to realize it.
That’s all. Thank you.
听力录音材料
Text 1
W: Excuse me, I’m looking for Mr. Tang.
M: Oh, he is not on this floor. He is on the fourth floor. Go down the stairs and turn left.
Text 2
W: What did you think of the football match on TV last night?
M: It’s great.
W: I think so, too. And TV station should air more sports games.
Text 3
W: Look, it says they want a sales manager and it seems like it’s a big company.
M: That’ll be good. So you might have to travel a lot.
W: Do they say something about the experience?
Text 4
W: So you’re leaving for the US tonight?
M: Don’t ask. I’m not going.
W: Why?
M: Because I have to stay here for a meeting with my boss.
W: Oh, well, never mind. Now you can come to Helen’s party tonight.
Text 5
W: Are you going to see City of Angels?
M: Bo, actually I already saw it. I’m going to see Saving Private Ryan?
W: Oh, that’s a great movie. What did you think about City of Angels?
M: I love it. It’s very romantic.
Text 6
M: I’m going into town this afternoon. Is there anything I can do for you, Linda?
W: Oh, yes, please. If you could have this film developed for me, I would be most grateful.
M: Sure. Anything else?
W: Oh, yes, I almost forgot. If it’s not too much trouble, could you get me some stamps and envelops, and …
M: Hey, just a moment, Linda. I’m afraid I’ll have to make a list of the things you want me to do. Now, one by one, I’m at your service.
Text 7
W: Hi, Johnny. Do you want to go to the cinema on Tuesday?
M: Sorry, I can’t. I’m going swimming with Anna.
W: Oh, where are you going to swim?
M: At the big pool in Park Road.
W: Is it better than the one in town?
M: Yes, it’s much bigger and more modern.
W: I must try it some day. What are you doing on Thursday?
M: I haven’t decided yet. Shall we eat at the French Restaurant?
W: I went there last week. It was very expensive. The Chinese one down the road is much cheaper.
M: What’s it called?
W: Beijing Roast Duck Restaurant?
M: Oh, yes, I know the one. Let’s try it.
Text 8
M: So, Mary, what do you think of the food?
W: Oh, it’s great. For $50 per person, we can have Chinese, Japanese, Italian and French food. It’s an incredible deal. I wonder if they can really make money out of it.
M: Sure, they can. You see, everything is taken into account. They figure a person’s stomach can only handle this much, even when it’s empty.
W: That’s true. We’ll never get our money’s worth, no matter how hungry we are.
M: Except if you only pick the expensive variety.
W: For example?
M: For example, seafood, roast beef, mutton shop and so on.
W: But again one can’t consume that much seafood. Too much of it can make you uncomfortable.
M: You’re right. Oh, well, let’s just enjoy the variety and take it slowly.
Text 9
M: Good morning, nice to see you again.
W: Very nice to see you, too.
M: On, thank you. But, erm, this is not the office I came to before, surely?
W: No, you’re quite right. Our other office is being redecorated and we have just been moved here temporarily. It’s not really very convenient. But we’ve hoping it won’t be for very long.
M: Oh, I know, it’s dreadful when you have to move office. Terrible. Er, Mr. Graber, is he in? I have an appointment.
W: Yes, he is expecting you, of course, but I’m sorry, he’s not here at the moment. He’s been held up at one of his meetings. He called ten minutes ago. Can you wait a few minutes?
M: Oh, sure.
W: Fine. Erm, have you come a long way this time?
M: Well, I’ve been traveling all over Europe for three weeks now, almost non-stop.
W: Sounds rather exciting. Where have you been?
M: Oh, I’ve been visiting most of the branches, looking at the various design centers and departments that we have.
Text 10
Welcome to the Hong Kong Film Festival sponsored by the Hong Kong Cultural
Centre. I’d like to tell you a little about the films that will be showing.
The first film on our list is Peter Pan. As you already know, it is about a boy who never grows up. The three children of Darling family receive a visit from Peter Pan, who takes them to Never Never Land where an ongoing war with the evil Pirate Captain Hook is taking place. This film will be showing at the City entertainment Center on Friday night at 7:30. Tickets are $60 for adults, and $35 for children and students.
We have another film called Alice in Wonderland. The story starts with Alice, who is very bored and so her mind begins to wander. She sees a white rabbit which appears to be in a hurry. She follows it into its rabbit hole and enters the merry world of Wonderland, where she meets the Queen of Hearts and her army of playing cards. Alice in Wonderland will be shown at the City Hall Theatre on Saturday night at 7:30. Tickets are $50 each for adults and $30 for children and students.
