东莞高职高考试卷真题英语

东莞高职高考试卷真题英语
Part I Listening (25 marks)
Section A:
Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.
Passage 1
Questions 1 to 3 are based on the passage you have just heard.
1. A) They will arrive in Paris in an hour.
B) It will take about 30 minutes to get to the airport.
C) There is a traffic jam on the way.
D) They shouldn't waste time making a phone call.
2. A) With a colleague.
B) With her mother.
C) With a taxi driver.
D) With a receptionist.
3. A) Check in her luggage.
B) Make a phone call.
C) Pick her mother up at the airport.
D) Help her colleague carry some bags.
Passage 2
Questions 4 to 6 are based on the passage you have just heard.
4. A) Debbie wants to major in art and design.
B) Debbie remembers to take a tour of the art exhibition tomorrow.
C) Debbie is willing to try out for the volleyball team.
D) Debbie finds the campus beautiful and creative.
5. A) She is from California.
B) She has joined a volunteer group.
C) She is a new student at an art school.
D) She studies illustration and painting.
6. A) Reading books at the library.
B) Meeting new friends in the classroom.
C) Joining the student council.
D) Relaxing by painting in the art studio.
Passage 3
Questions 7 to 10 are based on the passage you have just heard.
7. A) Find a summer job.
B) Change her major.
C) Go on a vacation.
D) Visit her friends across the country.
8. A) Regular work hours.
B) A better salary.
C) A trip to Europe.
D) A pay cut.
9. A) She likes her job.
B) She dislikes office politics.
C) She prefers working independently.
D) She misses her college friends.
10. A) She admires her boss's leadership skills.
B) She feels happy with her new responsibility.
C) She is confident of her future prospects.
D) She is envious of her colleagues' promotions.
Section B:
Directions: In this section, you will hear two passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must
choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.
Passage 1
Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. A) It is equally important for both genders.
B) It is mainly for women to express their emotions.
C) It is a common form of communication among teenagers.
D) It involves a combination of verbal and non-verbal elements.
12. A) Teenage boys are less expressive than girls.
B) Men often keep their feelings hidden.
C) Parents should encourage their children to express emotions.
D) Both genders should be taught to listen actively.
13. A) Avoiding conflicts.
B) Building a strong foundation.
C) Respecting each other's views.
D) Supporting each other in times of trouble.
Passage 2
Questions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. A) They share the same bond with their children.
B) They prefer playing with children to talking with other adults.
C) They often lack companionship in their lives.
D) They are understood by their grandchildren better.
15. A) Pay more attention to their children's activities.
B) Spend more time having conversations with their children.
C) Show more understanding towards their children's attitudes.
D) Establish a closer relationship with their children.
16. A) Doing household chores.
B) Having a heart-to-heart talk.
C) Playing a game together.
D) Discussing schoolwork.
17. A) They remember children's names easily.
B) They have poor eyesight and hearing.
C) They are familiar with modern technology.
D) They have good relationships with young neighbours.
Part II Reading Comprehension (40 marks)
Section A
Directions: For questions 18 to 25, read the following passage and choose the best answer to each question. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.
Fewer judgment areas in the brain may explain why some people are good-natured, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Cambridge found that volunteers who react more strongly to pleasant pictures show less activity in a network of brain areas that usually light up, or "activate," when you make moral judgments. People who are good-natured have long been known to act differently when faced with moral dilemmas. They tend to show a greater tendency to be fair to strangers, for example.
"Being good-natured is a default response for people, so it might lead them to do good, even if it requires some inner conflict," says Dr Molly Crockett from the Department of Psychology. "We were interested in finding out how this simple change in their nervous system might influence their behaviour." To find out, Dr Crockett and her research team asked 28 healthy volunteers to take part in a simple reaction-time task in front of a computer. When the volunteers saw a green square, they were told to press a button as quickly as possible, and they were given a small financial reward for doing so. When they saw a red square, they were told not to press the button at all, and they would be penalized if they did.
As the volunteers watched the squares, they were also shown pictures of pleasant scenes that some people do not find pleasant at all, such as children playing and puppies being adorable. The volunteers picked the second task because some psychologists believe that the images require the brain to make moral judgments about the scenes. As they did this, the volunteers' brain became active in a set of areas known to light up when moral decisions are made. This includes the lateral prefrontal cortex and the temporal poles.
18. According to the passage, what does the research conducted by the University of Cambridge reveal?
A) People who are good-natured tend to enjoy pleasant pictures.
B) A network of brain areas is less active in good-natured people.
C) Good-natured individuals are more prone to moral dilemmas.
D) Moral conflicts make good-natured people more agitated.
19. What does Dr Crockett suggest about good-natured people in moral decision-making?
A) They tend to act on impulse.
B) They have strong inner conflicts.
C) They may default to good behaviour.
D) They face tremendous pressure.
20. Why did the volunteers watch the squares in the experiment?
A) To measure their reaction time.
B) To assess their discomfort level.
C) To generate moral dilemmas.
D) To study their brain activity.
21. What does the study of pictures of pleasant scenes aim to do?
A) Test the volunteers' colour vision.
B) Trigger pleasant memories.
C) Examine moral judgments.
D) Induce sentimental feelings.
22. Which brain area is activated when moral decisions are made?
A) The temporal lobes.
B) The parietal cortex.
C) The lateral prefrontal cortex.
D) The hypothalamus.
23. What does "default response" (Para. 3) refer to?
A) A predetermined reaction.
B) An emotional impulse.
C) A sudden change.
D) A moral dilemma.
24. What role does the temporal pole play in the brain?
A) It helps with memory.
B) It regulates emotions.
C) It controls physical activity.
D) It analyses moral information.
25. What is the main focus of the study by Dr Crockett and her team?
A) The effect of pleasant images on the brain.
B) The formation of moral decisions in volunteers.
C) The similarities between volunteers and strangers.
D) The impact of financial rewards on decision-making.
Section B
Directions: For questions 26 to 35, read the following passage and fill in each blank with a proper sentence. Each sentence should be no more than 10 words. Write your answers on Answer Sheet 2.
Why Do People Find It Easier to Do Good Things for Others Rather Than for Themselves?
Many people go out of their way to perform kind deeds for others while neglecting their (26)________. This finding, known as "psychological distance," (27)________. It suggests that people are more likely to help strangers or acquaintances than close friends or (28)________. Research shows that when deciding whether to benefit (29)________, people often consider factors such as social norms and personal (30)________.
Part III Vocabulary (10 marks)
Directions: There are 20 sentences in this section. For each sentence, there are four words or phrases marked A), B), C), and D). Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Choose the best answer and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.
36. We decided to _______ over dinner towards the end of the meeting.
A) break off
B) go on
C) fill in
D) carry on
37. The increased salary was a major _______ in evaluating the job offer.
A) factor
B) action
C) method
D) effect
38. My grandfather is still able to _______ the past clearly, even in his old age.
A) reflect
B) imagine
C) recall
D) consider
39. The teacher encouraged the students to _______ in the debate competition.
A) participate
B) interfere
C) interrupt
D) mediate
40. The early _______ of the symptoms will help in the timely treatment of the disease.
A) inspection
B) attraction
C) indication
D) assessment
Part IV Writing (25 marks)
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic of "The Importance of Learning English". You should write at least 150 words, and you should base your composition on the outline given in Chinese below:
1. 英语是一门国际通用语言，为何重要。

2. 学习英语有哪些好处。

3. 你的英语学习方法和体会。

注意：1. 词数不少于150；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

In your composition, you should:
1. Describe the importance of learning English as an international lingua franca.
2. Explain the benefits of learning English in terms of career opportunities, communication with others, and personal growth.
3. Share your own methods and experiences in learning English.
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