2010年上海市卢湾区高考模拟考试(英语含答案)

One of the important lessons of life is to learn how to get victory out of defeat. It takes courage and endurance to seek in the ruins the elements of future victory. Yet this measures the difference between those who succeed and those who fail. We cannot measure a man by his failures. We must know what use he makes of them. The man who has not fought his way upward and who does not bear the scar of desperate conflict does not know the highest meaning of success.

Questions:

14. What can will help a person on the way to success? D

15. How does great men get success? B

16. What measures the difference between success and failure? A

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 hear. Write your answers on your answer sheet.

Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.

W: Holiday Inn. What can I do for you?

M: Good afternoon. I m looking for accommodation for tonight. I d like one single room and one double room.

W: Will you be staying just one night?

M: I m thinking of three nights, actually.

W: I m sorry, but I m afraid we don t have a vacant single room for three nights.

M: That s too bad. You see, there are three of us.

W: Sir, if you don t mind, I could arrange for an extra bed in a double room. Would that be OK for you?

M: It s a bit inconvenient. How much is that for one night?

W: Fifty dollars for a double room per night and ten dollars for one extra bed.

M: OK, I ll take it. By the way, I would like a room with a beautiful view.

W: Your room is Room 15 on the second floor. It overlooks the sea.

M: Sounds good!

W: May I have your name, please?

M: James Wood.

W: Thank you very much, Mr. Wood.

Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.

Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.

M: What made you decide on this type of occupation?

W: Oh, to tell you the truth, I love the sky. When I was a child, I imagined flying into the blue sky some day. Now, I think the day has come. My dream will come true. And I like traveling very