高考英语听力试题中“信号词”、虚拟语气和非限制性定语从句对于解题的关键作用

2013年

1. What does the man want to do? [正确答案 A]

A. Take photos.     B. Buy a camera.    C. Help the woman.

Text 1

M: I’ve got my camera with me. But am I allowed to take photos here?

W: I think so. It doesn’t say you can’t. 

3. Where is the man now? [正确答案 A]

A. On his way.                            B. In a restaurant.                        C. At home.

Text 3

M: Hi, Maggie. I’m coming, but it’s snowing and the traffic is moving slowly.

W: OK, David. Take your time. We’ll wait for you, so we can have dinner together.

8. Why does Diana say sorry to Peter? [正确答案 A]

A. She has to give up her travel pan   B. She wants to visit another city.

C. She needs to put off her test.

Text 8

W: We were going to Hong Kong this weekend, but I’m afraid I can’t go.

M: How come?   

W: I have a really big geography test and I have to study for it.

2014年

4. What does the man think of the book? [正确答案 B]

A. Quite difficult.    B. Very interesting.   C. Too simple.

Text 4

W: I hope you like the book I lent you. I wasn’t sure if you’d be interested.

M: I had the same doubt at first. But once I started, I simply couldn’t put it down.

17. How long has the speaker lived in a big city? [正确答案 B]

A. One year.                   B. Ten years.        C. Eighteen years.

Text 10

After ten years of living in one, I can’t imagine ever living in a small town again.

2015年

8. What food does Sally like? [正确答案 B]

A. Chicken.                  B. Fish.                       C. Eggs.

Text 7

But I like all kinds of fish and vegetables.

11. When is the report due? [正确答案 A]

A. Thursday.                       B. Friday.                                  C. Next Monday.

Text 8

But I have a report due tomorrow. Ms. Jenkins needs it for the board meeting next Monday.

M: Well, it’s Wednesday today.

2016年

12.How much will the woman pay her room per night? [正确答案 B]

A. $179     B.$199    C. $219

Text 8

I can certainly change that for you, but there will be a change in the room rate. The new rate is $199 per night, instead of the original $179. 

2017年

1. What does the woman think of the movie? [正确答案 C]

A. It’s amusing.               B. It’s exciting.                   C. It’s disappointing.

Text 1

W: Have you seen the movie “Hangover”? We went to see it last night.

M: How was it?

W: Jason thought it was extremely amusing, but I was a bit disappointed.

10. Where will Mr. White be at 11 o’clock? [正确答案 B]

A. At the office.           B. At the airport.                  C. At the restaurant.

M: I’d love to, Miss Wilson, but I’ve got a pretty tight schedule today. I’ve got to finish reading the yearly financial report by 10. Then I have to drive to the airport to pick up an advertiser at 11.

2014年

6. Why is Harry unwilling to join the woman? [正确答案 B]

A. He has a pain in his knee.   B. He wants to watch TV. C. He is too lazy.

Text 6

M: No, I’m not! You know, there’s a basketball match on TV today. Let’s just stay home and watch it.

11. Why are the speakers making the trip? [正确答案 A]

A. For business.     B. For shopping.    C. For holiday.

12. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? [正确答案 C]

A. Driver and passenger.   B. Husband and wife.      C. Fellow workers.

Text 8

W: No, we don’t have to. The company car will pick us up and take us there.

2015年

2. What does the woman think of the weather? [正确答案 C]

A. It’s nice.                               B. It’s warm.                                    C. It’s cold.

Text 2

M: Nice weather we’re having, don’t you think?  W: No. It is too cold.

M: I think it is just right.

W: I’d prefer it a few degrees warmer.

4. What is the woman’s opinion about the course? [正确答案 B]

A. Too hard.                       B. Worth taking.                         C. Very easy.

Text 4

M: This course is really difficult.

W: I don’t think it’s all that bad. And we’ll benefit a lot from it.

M: So, you’re taking it too?

W: That’s true.

2017年

4. Where are the speakers? [正确答案 B]

A. In a classroom.            B. In a library.                     C. In a bookstore.

Text 4

M: I don’t have a library card. Do I need one?

W: You have to have one only to take books out. You’re okay if you just sit in one of the rooms reading.

M: Well then, I’ll just read here. Thank you.

14. What did the woman dislike about Germany? [正确答案 B]

A. The weather.                         B. The food.                       C. The schools.

15. What does Bill hope to do about his family? [正确答案 A]

A. Bring them to Germany.   B. Leave them in England.

C. Visit them in a few months.

Text 9

The only thing I didn’t like is the food, especially the sausages.

But I hope to move the family out there in a couple of months’ time. I don’t

think I want to spend a year and a half out there on my own...I mean, without Rachel and the kids. I mean, I don’t see that much of them now as it is.

17. When did it rain last time in Juárez? [正确答案 C]

A. Three days ago.                     B. A month ago.                  C. A year ago.

18. What season is it now in Juárez? [正确答案 A]

A. Spring.                              B. Summer.                        C. Autumn.

Text 10

With no rains for over a year, the city is suffering from unusually hot weather.

Summer has not even started yet,…

2013年

2. What are the speakers talking about? [正确答案 C]

A. A noisy night.    B. Their life in town.                    C. A place of living.

Text 2

M: I really like living here in this flat, because it’s so near the center of town.

W: That’s true. But it gets really noisy at night.

11. Who needs a new flat? [正确答案 B]

A. Alex.                               B. Andrea.                                  C. Miranda.

12. Where is the woman now? [正确答案 A]

A. In Baltimore.                    B. In New York.                         C. In Avon.

Text 8

W: Hello, this is Andrea. Umm, well, I don’t think I can start Monday. I am visiting my father in Baltimore. And because I don’t live in New York, I’ll need a couple of days to find a flat and buy some furniture and move my things from Avon.

20. Why does the speaker like Horatio Street best? [正确答案 C]

A. It has an old stone surface.  B. It is named after a writer. 

C. It has a famous university.

Text 10

One of them is the most famous university in my country. That’s why it is my favorite street of all.

2014年

3. Who might Mr. Peterson be? [正确答案 C]

A. A new professor.   B. A department head.  C. A company director.

Text 3

W: Did you hear that Mr. Peterson is coming next week, Gordon?

M: Yes, so I called all the department heads to my office this morning. We need to give him reports on our program.

2015年

18. Why do tea tasters taste tea with milk? [正确答案 A]

A. Most British people drink tea that way.

B. Tea tastes much better with milk.

C. Tea with milk is healthy.

Text 10

The tasters generally taste teas with milk, since that is how the majority of British people drink their tea.

2016年

5. What does the woman mean? [正确答案 A]

A. Keep the window closed.

B. Go out for fresh air.

C. Turn on the fan.

Text 5

M: We need to have some fresh air. Do you mind my opening the window?

W: As a matter of fact, I’m feeling a bit cold.

2016年

2. What is the woman going to do? [正确答案 B]

A. Help the man.

B. Take a bus.

C. Get a camera.

Text 2

M: Excuse me. Do you have time to help take a picture of us?

W: Oh, I’m sorry. I’ve got to catch a bus. 

M: That’s OK.

2015年

13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? [正确答案 C]

A. Salesperson and customer.    B. Homeowner and cleaner.  

C. Husband and wife.

Text 9

W: Anything interesting in the paper today, dear?

2013年

5. What day is it when the conversation takes place? [正确答案 B]

A. Saturday.                               B. Sunday.                                  C. Monday.

Text 5

Text 5

W: I won’t have anything to wear to work on Monday unless I pick up my clothes at the dry cleaners.

M: Then you’d better hurry. It closes at noon on Sundays.

W: Oh! I should have gone there Saturday.

2016年

3. What does the woman suggest the man do? [正确答案 A]

A. Tell Kate to stop.

B. Call Kate’s friends.

C. Stay away from Kate.

Text 3

M: It really annoys me when Kate calls her friends during office hours. 

W: If I were you, I would tell her to stop.

M: Maybe you’re right. I will talk to her sometime.

2013年

17. What do we know about the Plaza Leon? [正确答案 C]

A. It’s a new building.          B. It’s a small town.             C. It’s public place.

18. When do parents and children like going to the Plaza Leon? [正确答案 B]

A. Saturday nights.           B. Sunday afternoons.             

C. Fridays and Saturdays.

19. Which street is known for its food shops and markets? [正确答案 C]

A. Via del Mar Street.           B. Fernando Street.               C. Hernandes Street.

Text 10

The Plaza Leon, which is more than 100 years old, is the gathering place for young people on Friday and Saturday nights, and for parents and children on Sunday afternoons. Four streets lead to the Plaza, which have wide sidewalks and are tree-lined. Hernandes Street, which was named after a famous writer born in the city, contains all of the food stores, fish markets, and vegetable stands.

2014年

18. What is the speaker’s opinion on public transport? [正确答案 C]

A. It’s comfortable.       B. It’s time-saving.               C. It’s cheap.

Text 10

…but there you have a choice of taking public transport, which is cheaper than driving.

2016年

17. Who is Wang Ming? [正确答案 A]

A. A student.                      

B. An employer.                 

C. An engineer. 

Text 10.

Wang Ming, who is about to get an engineering degree…