上海市奉贤区2009届高三4月模拟考试英 语

上海市奉贤区2009届高三4月模拟考试英   语
第I卷   (105分)
I. Listening Comprehension 30%
Section A
Directions: In Section A. you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1. A.1280 yuan.     B.640 yuan.         C.1920 yuan.        D.200 yuan
2. A. At the post office.                    B. At the bookstore.
C. At the bank.                         D. Atthe supermarket
3. A. He often gets lost.
B. He’s surprised he couldn’t find the hotel.
C. He doesn’t know where the hotel is.
D. He’d rather go to another hotel.
4. A. To buy a coat.                       B. To try on a new coat.
C. To lend money to the woman.          D. To borrow some money from the woman
5. A. Her cook.         B. Her waiter.               C. Her friend.          D. Her husband.
6. A. The woman hadn’t sent a thank-you note.
B. The woman hadn’t noticed him.
C. The woman hadn’tgot his note.
D. The woman had left him a note.
7. A. In the office.                         B. In the dinning hall.
C. At home.                            D. In the lab.
8. A. He attended the meeting.               B. He was late for the meeting.
C. He was delayed by the fog.             D. He didn’t attend the meeting.
9. A. Italian           B. German          C. Chinese         D. Japanese
10. A. On Tuesday     B. On Wednesday     C. On Monday      D. On Thursday
Part B Passages
Directions: In Part B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. Money                            B. Working experience
C. Social experience                    D. Reward from parents
12. A. servers, cashiers, lifeguards            B. waiters, lifeguards, guides
C. servers, cashiers, guides               D. waiters, lifeguards, cashiers
13. A. Formal qualification                  B. Imagination and passion
C. Working experiences                  D. Rich knowledge on computers
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. heart disease      B. cancer        C. tuberculosis      D. malaria
15. A. 27 million        B. 17 million     C. 12 million        D. 7 million
16. A. Environment pollution              B. High fat diets
C. Less physical activity               D. Smoking cigarettes
Part C Longer Conversations
Directions: In Part 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.
Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation
At the Tailor’s
The woman wants to have some ___17_____changed. Her son’s trousers will be ____18_____ to 42 inches and her dress will be redone according to the ____19______ made by the tailor himself. And she will collect her clothes on 23rd ____20______.
Complete the form.   Write ONE WORD for each answer.
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation
Travel Arrangements
What does the woman want to do?                              Make ___21. ___.
What is the flight number for the second half of his journey?          Flight___22. ___.
What kind of food does the man order?                           A ____23. ___.
When does he arrive in New York?                               _____24. _____
Complete the form.   Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
II. Grammar and Vocabulary: 16%
Section  A
Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B. C and D.   Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.
25. If you have any problems, you should refer___________ the instructions.
A. to             B. with           C. on             D. in
26. The doctor says you_________ stay at home and rest as much as possible if you want a quick recovery
A. need           B. should         C. may            D. can
27. During the journey, the boys and girls entertained ______ with songs and games.
A. himself         B. herself         C. itself            D. themselves
28. Don’t disturb me. I _______an important report.
A. wrote          B. write           C. will write        D. am writing
29. The hijackers were arrested and didn’t know where they _________.
A. were being taken   B. are taken       C. will be taken     D. would take
30. No one was sure _____ Ron would come to the party or not.
A. what time         B. whether        C. that             D. if
31. I think you should complain _________, of course, you are happy with the way things are.
A. unless            B. if              C. although         D. because
32. Actually it was not until 4 June ______ the two foreign teachers arrived at our school.
A. where            B. when           C. that              D. which
33. I can't imagine Peter_____ there by bike because he seldom uses his bike.
A. to go             B. gone            C. going            D. goes
34. The teacher expected Sarah ______hard, but her final school report greatly disappointed her teacher.
A. studying           B. studied          C. study           D. to study
35. I talked to the girl ______car had broken down in front of the shop.
A. who              B. her              C. whose          D. which
36. Getting a new computer system ______ at the school has become a high priority.
A. installed           B. installing         C. to be installed    D. having installed
37. Only when you have obtained sufficient data ______ come to a sound conclusion.
A. can you           B. you can           C. would you       D. you would
38. There is some evidence _____ a small amount of alcohol is good for you.
A. which             B. what             C. whether         D. that
39. _____bilingual education in one’s early childhood is getting more and more popular in Shanghai now.
A. Receive          B. Receiving          C. Received       D. Having received
40. No matter _____, you must keep trying.
A. how difficult does it seem                B. however it seems difficult
C. however seems it difficult                D. how difficult it seems
Section B  (9%)
Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can
only be used once. Note there in one word more than you need.
A. deadly  B. tested    C . identified   D. activity    E. independently  F. resistance
G. treat  H. lifelong    I. highly  J. seasonal
Evidence is increasing that common influenza viruses are becoming resistant to the main drug used to treat them. The drug is oseltamivir, also known as Tamiflu.
The most common ___41___ flu virus found in the United States this year is type A (H1N1). During the last flu season, twelve percent of H1N1 viruses ___42___ in the United States were resistant to Tamiflu. This year, researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say ___43___ is close to 100 percent. Still, they say early reports show that flu___44___ has been low so far this year.
The research team is reporting its findings in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Alicia Fry led the team. Doctor Fry says it is better to prevent the flu than to have to ___45___ it. And the best form of prevention, she says, is getting vaccinated (进行预防接种) each year against influenza.
Viruses change, or mutate, (变异) so flu vaccines must be reformulated each year to target the most common threats.
But last week, two teams working ___46___ reported a discovery that could help lead to a universal flu vaccine. The hope is to develop a vaccine that could give ___47___ protection against a majority of flu viruses, including bird flu.
The scientists ___48___ a protein that inactivates the flu virus before it can mutate.
One team used an antibody found in blood donated by an individual. Scientist Ian Wilson at the Scripps Research Institute in California says the antibodies proved ___49 ___ effective in laboratory mice exposed to deadly levels of virus. He says they gave complete protection .
III. Reading Comprehension 15%
Section A
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D.  Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
Inequality between men and women results in poorer health for children and greater poverty for the family, ___50___ a new study. The UN agency Unicef found that in places where women are excluded from family___51___, children are more___52___to suffer from malnutrition.(营养不良) There would be 13 million ___53___ malnourished children in South Asia if women had an ___54___ say in the family, Unicef said.
Unicef ___55___ family decision-making in 30 countries around the world. Their chief finding is that ___56___ between men and women is vital to___57___ poverty and improving health, especially that of children, in developing countries. The ___58___ are contained in the agency's latest report. This report___59___ to a greater lack of ___60___ for girls and women in education and work which contributes to inferior position and poverty. Where men control the household, less money is spent on health care and food for the family, which ___61___ poorer health for the children.
An increase in ___62___ and income-earning opportunities for women would increase their ___63___ power, the report said. For example, the agency found that ___64___ has the greater share of household income and property decides whether those resources will be used for family needs.
50. A. devoted to
B. according to
C. thanks to
D. with regard to
51. A. decisions
B. agreement
C. circle
D. history
52. A. vital
B. used
C. possible
D. likely
53. A. more
B. few
C. fewer
D. least
54. A. equal
B. right
C. superior
D. smart
55. A. found
B. considered
C. released
D. surveyed
56. A. relationship
B. equality
C. income
D. friendship
57. A. growing
B. urban
C. local
D. reducing
58. A. conclusions
B. reasons
C. keys
D. notes
59. A. points
B. indicates
C. shows
D. suggests
60. A. money
B. care
C. opportunities
D. help
61. A. costs
B. makes
C. cares for
D. results in
62. A. health
B. employment
C. wealth
D. movement
63. A. female
B. strong
C. household
D. social
64. A. whatever
B. whoever
C. whichever
D. however
Section B  30%
Directions: Read the following four passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.
A
When the two tiny ducklings were caught by the sharp jaws of a larger German shepherd, they must have thought their time on earth was up.
But as luck would have it for the frightened wild ducklings that had lost their mother, the dog that helped them out of the bushes had only their best interests at heart.
Duke, a one-year-old German shepherd, found the two ducklings hidden in long grass next to his owner’s workplace on the edge of the Thronybank Industrial Estate in Dalkeith.
And despite the natural instincts of a hunter, the dog gently took them in its mouth and carried them back to his blanket, putting them down where it was warm and even washing them clean with his tongue.
The ducklings will be looked after by staff at the center until they are old enough to be released into the wild.
“This dog is a modern day Rin Tin Tin,( The world’s most famous German shepherd dog) and to pick them up in his mouth without harming them is quite something. “To them try and wash them is just amazing behavior.” said one of the staff.
65.   The underlined part in the first paragraph means ___________.
A.     they used up their time completely.
B.      they will become the food of the dog.
C.      they will be saved by the dog.
D.     they have finished their daily job.
66.   Duke is the ________ of the German shepherd.
A. name         B. owner        C. friend              D. trainer
67. From the sentence “And despite the natural instincts of a hunter,…” in fourth paragraph we learned the fact that ________.
A. Dogs are friendly to their preys     B. Dogs change their appetite
C. Dogs are born hunter             D. Dogs become vegetarian
68. According to the last two paragraphs we know that it is ________ for a hunter like dog to save and even lick ducklings clean.
A. common      B. impossible      C. interesting         D. miraculous
B
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69. In which of the following ways of booking does one probably have to pay extra money?
A. In person.     B. By telephone.     C. By fax.    D. By post.
70. One has to wait for 2 days or longer for a reply if he/she pays______.
A. in person      B.  by telephone    C. by fax     D. by post
71. What is a useful number to call at 11 a.m. Sunday?
A.01789 295623                     B.0541 541051
C.01789 261174                     D.01862 387665
C
Do you find getting up in the morning so difficult that it’s painful? This might be called laziness, but Dr. Kleitman has a new explanation. He has proved that everyone has a daily energy cycle.
During the hours when you labor through your work you may say that you’re “hot”. That’s true. The time of day when you feel most energetic is when your cycle of body temperature is at its peak. For some people the peak comes during the forenoon. For others it comes in the afternoon or evening. No one has discovered why this is so, but it leads to such familiar shouting as: “Get up, John! You’ll be late for work again!” The possible explanation to the trouble is that John is at his temperature-and-energy peak in the evening. Much family quarrelling ends when husbands and wives realize what these energy cycles mean, and which cycle each member of the family has.
You can’t change your energy cycle, but you can learn to make your life fit it better. Habit can help, Dr. Kleitman believes. Maybe you’re sleepy in the evening but feel you must stay up late anyway. Counteract your cycle to some extent by habitually staying up later than you want to. If your energy is low in the morning, but you have an important job to do early in the day, rise before your usual hour. This won’t change your cycle, but you’ll get up steam and work better at your low point.
Get off to a slow start which saves your energy. Get up with a leisurely yawn and stretch. Sit on the edge of the bed a minute before putting your feet on the floor. Avoid the troublesome search for clean clothes by laying them out the night before. Whenever possible, do routine work in the afternoon and save tasks requiring more energy or concentration for your sharper hours.
72. If a person finds getting up early a problem, most probably__________
A. he is a lazy person                  B. he refuses to follow his own energy cycle
C. he is not sure when his energy is low   D. he is at his peak in the afternoon or evening
73. Which of the following may lead to family quarrels according to the passage?
A. Unawareness of energy cycles.
B. Familiar shouting.
C. A change in a family member’s energy cycle.
D. Attempts to control the energy cycle of other family members.
74.If one wants to work more efficiently at his low point in the morning, he should_________
A. change his energy cycle               B. overcome his laziness
C. get up earlier than usual               D. go to bed earlier
75.Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?
A. Getting off to work with a minimum effort helps save one’s energy
B. Dr. Kletman explains why people reach their peaks at different hours of day.
C. Habit helps a person adapt to his own energy cycle
D. Children have energy cycles, too.
D
Dirty Britain
Before the grass has thickened on the roadside and leaves have started growing on the trees is a perfect time to look around and see just how dirty Britain has become. The pavements are stained with chewing gum that has been spat out and the gutters（the low part at the edge of a road where water collects and flows away:） are full of thrown away fast food cartons. Years ago I remember traveling abroad and being saddened by the plastic bags, waste bottles at the edge of every road. Nowadays, Britain seems to look at least as bad. What has gone wrong?
The problem is that the rubbish created by our increasingly mobile lives lasts a lot longer than before. If it is not cleared up and properly thrown away, it stays in the bushes for years; a
semi-permanent reminder of what a shabby little country we have now. Firstly, it is estimated that 10 billion plastic bags have been given to shoppers. These will take anything from 100 to 1,000 years to rot. However, it is not as if there is no solution to this. A few years ago, the Irish government introduced a tax on non-recyclable carrier bags and in three months reduced their use by 90%. When he was a minister, Michael Meacher attempted to introduce a similar arrangement in Britain. The plastics industry protested, of course. However, they need not have bothered; the idea was killed before it could draw breath, leaving supermarkets free to give away plastic bags.
What is clearly necessary right now is some sort of combined initiative, both individual and collective, before it is too late. The alternative is to continue sliding downhill until we have a
country that looks like a vast municipal rubbish tip. We may well be at the tipping point. Yet we know that people respond to their environment. If things around them are clean and tidy, people behave cleanly and tidily. If they are surrounded by dirt, they behave dirtily. Now, much of Britain looks pretty dirty. What will it look like in five years?
76. The writer says that it is a good time to see Britain before the trees have leaves because_______.
A. Britain looks perfect.                  B. you can see Britain at its dirtiest.
C. you can see how dirty Britain is now.    D. the grass has thickened on the roadside.
77 . According to the writer, the major problem is that __________.
A. rubbish can not be cleared up                        B. rubbish lasts longer than it used to
C. our society is increasingly mobile                  D. people in Britain are dirty
78. What can be learned about Michael Meacher?
A. He followed the Irish example with a tax on plastic bags.
B. He failed in his attempt to introduce a tax on plastic bags.
C. His attempt to follow the Irish example with a tax on plastic bags was welcomed.
D. He had problems with the plastics industry who weren’t bothered about the tax.
79. What does the writer state in the last paragraph?
A. It’s too late for people to take immediate action.
B. There is more than one solution to the problem.
C. Britain will become an extremely dirty country in five years.
D. People tend to behave according to what they see around them.
Section C 5%
Directions:  Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each paragraph.  There is one extra heading which you do not need.
E
A. Popularity of Science Fiction
B. A Fairly New Development
C. Classics of Science Fiction
D. Difficulty in Keeping ahead of Scientific Adventure
E. The Origin of Science Fiction
F. Themes of Modern Science Fiction
80.
Amongst the most popular books being written today are those which are usually classified as science fiction. Hundreds of titles are published every year and are read by all kinds of people. Furthermore, some of the most successful films of recent years have been based on science fiction stories.
81.
It is often thought that science fiction is a fairly new development in literature, but its ancestors can be found in books written hundreds of years ago. These books were often concerned with the presentation of some form of ideal society, a theme which is still often found in modern stories.
82.
Most of the classics of science fiction, however, have been written within the last hundred years. Books by writers such as Jules Verne and H.G. Wells, to mention just two well-known authors,
have been translated into many languages.
83.
Modern science fiction writers don't write about men from Mars or space adventure stories. They   are more interested in predicting the results of technical developments on society and the human mind; or in imagining future worlds which are a reflection of the world which we live in now.
Because of this their writing has obvious political undertones.
84.
In an age where science fact frequently overtakes science fiction, the writers may find it difficult to keep ahead of scientific advances. Those who are sufficiently clear-sighted to see the way we are going, however, may provide a valuable lesson on how to deal with the problems which society will inevitably face as it tries to master its new technology.
Ⅱ卷 （45分）
I.                    Translation  20%
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
1. 对我们来说，坚持这项规定是很重要的。（It）
2. 如果对此还有疑问,就请举手.             (who)
3. 由于公众的要求，电视台又把这部电视连续剧重播了一遍。（demand）
4. 整个上午他都在忙于写那篇故事，只是偶尔停下来喝杯茶。(break off)
5. 虽然她以前从未接受过电视采访，但她表现得游刃有余。（interview）
6. 在经济危机之中政府应该采取特殊对策，否则失业人数将持续增长。（unless）
Ⅱ. Guided Writing 25%
Directions: Write an English composition in 120 - 150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
有一批外国中学生正好在清明节期间到你校参观访问。你被要求去接待这批中学生。你被应邀要向他们介绍中国的清明节文化。请你现在写好一篇英语讲稿。内容必须包括清明节的传统文化和清明节的传统美食等。
讲稿的开头和结尾已经为你写好。
Boys and Girls,
Today I feel great honor to be invited to introduce a Chinese holiday to you…
That’s the general introduction of Qing Ming Festival. If you have any questions, you are free to ask.  Thank you very much.
英语试卷答题纸
I. Listening Comprehension  8%
Part C
17.                18.            ___19.           _______ 20.
21.               _____ 22.            23.           ______ 24. ___________
II. Grammar& Vocabulary
Section B    9%
41. ____________42.___________  43. ___________   44. __________
45.____________ 46.             47.               48.
49.
第II卷
I. Translation  20%
1.__________________________________________________________________________
2.__________________________________________________________________________
3.__________________________________________________________________________
4.__________________________________________________________________________
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5.__________________________________________________________________________
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6.__________________________________________________________________________
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II. Guided Writing  25%
内容            +语言          +结构          ==总分
Boys and Girls,
Today I feel great honor to be invited to introduce a Chinese holiday to you…..
______________________________________________________________________________
That’s the general introduction of Qing Ming Festival. If you have any questions, you are free to ask.  Thank you very much.
英语试卷答案
第Ⅰ卷
1—5 CABAD  6—10 CDDAB 11—13 DAB 14—16 ABD
17. clothes      18. lengthened       19. measurements      20. January
21. a flight reservation      22.  90    23. vegetarian meal    24.  4:35 PM
25—29 ABDDA 30—34 BACCD 35—40 CAADBD
41. J 42. B 43. F 44. D 45. G 46. E 47. H 48. C 49. I
50—54 BADCA 55—59 DBDAA 60—64 CDBCB
65—68 BACD　69—71 DCB 72—75 DACB 76—79 C B B D
80. A 81. E 82. C 83. F 84. D
第1I卷
I. 翻译 (Just for reference)
1. It is very important for us to stick to this rule.
2. Those who still have doubts on this, please raise their hands.
3. The TV series has been brought back by popular demand. (because a lot of people want to see it.)
4. He was busy writing the story all the morning, only breaking off occasionally to have a cup of tea.
5. Although she had never been interviewed on TV before, she performed well.
6. Unless specific measures should be taken by the government during the time of economic crisis, unemployment will continue to rise.
作文例文仅供参考
Boys and Girls,
Today I feel great honor to be invited to introduce a Chinese holiday to you. Since you happened to come to China during the Qing Ming festival, I’d like to tell you something about this traditional holiday.
“Qing Ming” which means clear and bright in Chinese, falls on April 5th every year. It is both the fifth term in the traditional lunar calendar and a festival to hold memorial ceremony for the dead. It is a time to express one's grief for his lost relatives.
People often go to sweep and weed graves with whole family and take a walk in the countryside as well. In Tang Dynasty, the habit of taking a walk on this day was developed. At this time, spring returns and dominates the earth again. The feel of growing life is in the air. Trees turn green and buds burst, adding vigor and vitality to the surroundings. This custom can be traced back to over one thousand years ago.
In that morning people eat “qing tuan” (a kind of rice ball colored green.) which is very delicious. That’s the general introduction of Qing Ming Festival. If you have any questions, you are free to ask..  Thank you very much.
Tape script
1. M: How much will it cost for my daughter and me to go to Beijing?
W: It’s 1280 yuan for an adult and half of the price for your daughter, as she is below one meter.
Question: What is the total cost for them?  (C)
2. M: Good morning, madam. May I help you?
W: Good morning. How much should I pay for these books to be sent to Japan?
M: Hm, fifty dollars.   (A)
Question. Where does this conversation take place?
3. W: I hear you got lost on your way to the hotel.
M: I don’t know how I did it. I’ve been there a million times.
Q: What does the man mean?              (a)
4. M: I’d like to have that coat. But I haven’t got enough money.
W: Shall I lend you some?
Question: What does the man intend to do?  (A)
5. W: I can’t bear David any more!  He is always complaining.  I don’t want to see him any more!
M: But you are a couple!
Q: Who do they talk about?             (D)
6. W: Thanks for the note you left for me.
M: Oh, then you did get it.
Q: What had the man assumed?       ( C )
7. W: Hello, Mr. Brown, this is Betty Smith. May I speak to my husband?
M: John is in the lab now, Betty. And then he’s going to eat lunch. I’ll tell him to call you at home.
Q: Where is the woman’s husband now?                                 ( D)
8. M: But for the heavy traffic, I would have reached the meeting hall three hours before.
W: Oh, What a pity! The meeting has been over now.
Q: What can we conclude from the conversation?               (D)
9. M: Mr. Hunter is fluent in Italian and now he’s beginning to study German.
W: He also knows a little Japanese and Chinese.
Q: Which language is Mr. Hunter good at?   (A)
10. M: It,s been raining since Monday, but clear weather is forecast for tomorrow.
W: I’m glad to hear that  because I always play golf on Thursdays and I like to have good weather.
Q: When did the conversation take place?  (A)
Part B
Passages
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
A New Summer Job
In many parts of the world, university students work in the summer. They need the money, and they can get some working and social experience. Traditionally, they get jobs as servers, cashiers, and lifeguards at swimming pools.
These days, however, more and more students are working at dotcoms. Dot.coms are Internet-based companies which offer goods and services online. Today’s young people already know a lot about computers, and they can quickly learn more. The pay is also usually much better than at the traditional summer jobs.
There are other advantages besides the pay. Students see dot.com jobs as a good start on their future. In addition to good experience, the work is also enjoyable for most. On top of this, their co-workers treat them with respect.
Dot.coms are new and need new ways of thinking. Imagination and passion are more important than formal qualifications. So some students are even quitting school to start their own dotcoms. A recent survey of dotcom executives finds that 2% of them are under 30 years old, and 12% never finished university.
11. What can the students less probably get from their summer job?   (D)
12. What kinds of jobs do university students usually take according to the passage?  ( A)
13. What are the most important qualifications one should have if he starts dot,com business?   (B)
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
This is the VOA Special English Development Report.
Health experts predict that soon, more people will die from cancer than from AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria combined. They expect that by 2010, cancer will become the world's leading cause of death.
Heart disease is the current leading killer. A World Health Organization report made the predictions in December.
Experts say one reason more people are dying from cancer is because more people are smoking cigarettes in developing countries. 40 percent of the world's smokers are believed to live in China and India alone. Other things including high fat diets and reduced physical activity are also believed to be pushing the numbers upward.
Rates of breast cancer in Japan, Singapore and South Korea are now 3 times what they were 40 years ago.
The W.H.O. report estimates that 12 million people will be found to have some form of cancer this year. It predicts that more than 7 million people will die early as a result of cancer. And more than 5 million of the new cancer cases will be in developing countries.
The number of cancer cases and deaths from cancer are expected to increase one percent each year. Experts are predicting the largest increases will be in China, Russia, and India.
Without new treatments, the W.H.O. says, the number of new cancer patients could reach 27 million a year by 2030. The number of deaths could reach 17 million a year.
One of the suggestions is more support for tobacco-control programs. And the cancer society says health officials and governments should invest more in cancer research and early detection.
And that's the VOA Special English Development Report, written by Brianna Blake. I'm Steve Ember.
14. What is the leading killer nowadays according to the news?
15. How many people could die from cancer in a year by 2030 without new treatment according to the W.H.O?
16. What is one of the most possible causes that more people are dying from cancer in developing countries?
Part C Longer Conversations
Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation
M: Good afternoon, Madam. Can I help you?
W: Yes. I have a pair of trousers and a dress to alter.
M: Can I have a look at them?
W: Here they are. The trousers are my son’s. The waist is OK, but he’s getting taller and taller. I
think you need to lengthen them to 42 inches.
M: That’s OK. How about the dress? Is it yours?
W: Yes. Maybe you can make the measurements right here.
M: OK. Your waist is 28 inches and the length 39.
W: Can I have them next Monday?
M: Let me see. Today is 17th January. So you would like to have them on the 23rd. How about the 24th? Will that be all right ?
W: That’s fine. Thank you.
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation
M: Freedom Travel. May I help you?
W: Yes, I'd like to make a flight reservation for the twenty-third of this month.
M: Okay. What is your destination?
W: Well. I'm flying to Helsinki, Finland.
M: Okay. Let me check what flights are available?. [Okay] And when will you be returning?
W: Uh, well, I'd like to catch a return flight on the twenty-ninth. Oh, and I'd like the cheapest flight available.
M: Well, the price for the flight is almost double the price you would pay if you leave the day before.
W: Whoo. Let's go with the cheaper flight. By the way, how much is it?
M: It's only $980.
W: All right. Well, let's go with that.
Mt: Okay. That's flight one zero seven zero from Salt Lake City to New York, Kennedy Airport, transferring to flight 90 from Kennedy to Helsinki.
W: And what are the departure and arrival times for each of those flights?
M: It leaves Salt Lake City at 10:00 AM, arriving in New York at 4:35 PM, then transferring to flight 90 at 5:55 PM, and arriving in Helsinki at 8:30 AM the next day.
W: All right. And, uh, I'd like to request a vegetarian meal.
M: Sure no problem. And could I have you name please?
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