Time zone:
Eastern Standard Time (EST): GMT+l0 hours.
There is no daylight saving time in Queensland.
Legal drinking age:
18 years and older. Always keep your ID with you to prove your age.
Alcohol (酒) shops & hotels are the only places where alcohol can be bought.
Dangers:
Dial 000 from a fixed line or 112 from a mobile phone. Police, ambulance, fire.
Electricity:
240/250 volts AC 50Hz Universal outlets for 110 volts (shavers only) standard in hotels, apartments, motels.
Telephones:
Australian international code is 61.
Road rules:
Left hand side driving. There is a 50kmh speed limit in most living areas and on open highways 100-110 kmh, seat belts must be worn all the time. If you want to hire a car, take along your driver’s license.
No smoking:
Indoors: Indoor areas are no smoking.
Poker Machines: Poker machine areas are no smoking.
Outdoors: Non-enclosed eating and drinking areas are no smoking.
Swimming safety:
ALWAYS SWIM BET WEEN THE RED AND YELLOW FLAGS and pay attention to the life guards’ advice. Gold coast beaches are guarded by skilled life guards and volunteers at weekends.
1.The above information is most probably taken from a(n) .
A. science magazine B. education newspaper
C. travel guide book D. horror novel
2.We can learn from the above information that in Queensland .
A. smoking is not allowed in lots of places
B. people can buy alcohol anywhere with ID
C. people can swim beyond the red and yellow flags
D. when a building is on fire, dial 112 from a fixed line
3.If Mr. Black in having a holiday in Queensland, he can .
A. drive on the right hand side
B. hire a car with his driver’s license
C. drive at the speed of 120kmh on high ways
D. drive his car without wearing the seat belt
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
1.Where does Stella live?
A. In Memphis B. In Boston C. In St Louis
2.What would Peter and his family like to do on Beale Street?
A. Visit a museum B. Listen to music C. Have dinner
3.What kind of hotel does Peter prefer?
A. A big one B. A quite one C. A modern one
【答案】
4.A
5.B
6.B
【解析】Text 9
W: Hello?
M: Hello, Stella. This is Peter.
W: Hi, Peter. Fancy hearing your voice! How are you?
M: Couldn’t be better. I’m planning a trip to Memphis with my family this summer.
W: Great! I’d love to host you here. When are you coming?
M: We’ll leave Boston on June 20th, stay in St. Louis, Missouri for a week, and then fly to your city. We’d probably stay for five days with you and come back, for it’s a two-week vacation.
W: Is there anything special you’d like to do here?
M: We’d love to explore Beale Street, the official home of the blues, where we’d listen to live music. We’d also like to visit Graceland, the popular museum in memory of Elvis Presley. But above all, we want to spend some time with you and your family.
W: Of course! It’s been ages since we met last time. Let’s have a dinner party in my garden.
M: Lovely! Oh, could you find for us a hotel near where you live? It doesn’t have to be big, but I can’t stand noise at bedtime.
W: Sure.
M: Thank you. See you soon.
7.略
8.略
9.略
【题型】听力第二部分
【适用】较难
【标题】2017年全国普通高等学校招生统一考试英语（全国卷2、卷3）-听力部分
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【结束】
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
10.How many lab sessions will the students have every week?
A. One B. Two C. Three
11.What are the students allowed to wear in the lab ?
A. Long scarves B. Loose clothes C. Tennis shoes
12.Why should the students avoid mixing liquid with paper?
A. It may cause a fire B. It may create waste C. It may produce pollution
13.What does the speaker mainly talk about?
A. Grades the student will receive
B. Rules the students should follow
C. Experiments the students will do.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
1.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. School friends.
B. Teacher and student.
C. Librarian and library user.
2.Why does Jim suggest Mary buy the book?
A. It’s sold at a discount price.
B. It’s important for her study.
C. It’s written by Professor Lee.
3.What will Jim do for Mary?
A. Share his book with her.
B. Lend her some money.
C. Ask Henry for help.
【答案】
4.A
5.B
6.C
【解析】Text 8
M: What’s that book you just picked up, Mary?
W: The one Prof. Lee uses in his course.
M: Oh, I see. You’d better have it if you want to pass that course.
W: But it costs $30. I simply can’t afford it.
M: Did you check the used book section here? Maybe they have it.
W: No, they don’t. I asked.
M: Why don’t you get it from the library?
W: I’ve been trying for months, and it’s always out. There are over 50 students in the course, and every single one wants the book.
M: Listen, you know my roommate Henry, don’t you? He took the same course last year, and I remember he owns a copy. I can borrow it from him for you.
W: Oh, that’ll be great! Thank you, Jim!
7.略
8.略
9.略
【题型】听力第二部分
【适用】一般
【标题】2017年全国普通高等学校招生统一考试英语（全国卷2、卷3）-听力部分
【关键字标签】
【结束】
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
10.Where does Stella live?
A. In Memphis B. In Boston C. In St Louis
11.What would Peter and his family like to do on Beale Street?
A. Visit a museum B. Listen to music C. Have dinner
12.What kind of hotel does Peter prefer?
A. A big one B. A quite one C. A modern one
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
1.2.What does Richard do?
A. He’s a newsman. B. He’s a manager. C. He’s a researcher.
3.4.Where is Richard going next week?
A. Birmingham. B. Mexico City. C. Shanghai.
5.6.What will the speakers do tomorrow?
A. Eat out together. B. Visit a university. C. See Professor Hayes.
【答案】
7.8.C
9.10.B
11.12.A
【解析】Text 7
M: Hi, Samantha. Do you have a minute?
W: Hi, Richard. Come in, please.
M: I’ve been trying to get hold of you all afternoon.
W: I was at the weekly managers’ meeting. How are things?
M: Oh, splendid. I have some news.
W: Good news?
M: Wonderful news…to me, anyway! I’ve been offered a job for three years as an assistant to Prof. Hayes from Birmingham University. I’ll join him in Mexico City. What do you think about that?
W: Wonderful, Richard! Just what you’ve always wanted, isn’t it? Does it mean that you’ll leave soon?
M: Next week. But before I go, I’d like to invite you out for dinner — just to thank you for all the help you gave me during my three-month research work here. Would tomorrow evening be a good time for you? We can go to the Shanghai Restaurant in Chinatown.
W: Fine with me.
13.14.略
15.16.略
17.18.略
【题型】听力第二部分
【适用】一般
【标题】2017年全国普通高等学校招生统一考试英语（全国卷2、卷3）-听力部分
【关键字标签】
【结束】
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
19.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. School friends.
B. Teacher and student.
C. Librarian and library user.
20.Why does Jim suggest Mary buy the book?
A. It’s sold at a discount price.
B. It’s important for her study.
C. It’s written by Professor Lee.
21.What will Jim do for Mary?
A. Share his book with her.
B. Lend her some money.
C. Ask Henry for help.
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
1.What does Jack want to do?
A. Watch TV. B. Play outside. C. Go to the zoo.
2.Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. At home. B. In a cinema. C. In a supermarket.
How does the man feel?
A. Tied. B. Dizzy. C. Thirsty.
