2018 年广东省高考英语听说考试
Test A
Part A Reading aloud (模仿朗读)
This is one of the greatest masterpieces of Chinese landscape painting. When westerners first discovered
Chinese paintings like this one, they could not see their value. To understand painting, you need to understand
calligraphy. The character is not a picture of an object in the real world, but a symbol for an idea. As Chinese
characters are symbols for ideas, so elements in a Chinese landscape, rocks, water, trees and mountains, became
symbols of concepts. For the Chinese, pictures painted with a brush are symbols that carry both the surface
meaning and additional hidden meanings. Chinese paintings are not just pretty pictures. They mean something.
Part B Role Play (角色扮演)
视频对话
W: Good afternoon, Dr. Brown. We are very honored to have you with us today.
M: Thanks for inviting me, Mary.
W: We know that you have been studying sleep and health for many years.
M: Yes, I started my research in 2010.
W: I know that good sleep makes me feel better, but I am not so sure about the specific health benefits of good
sleep.
M: Well, recently I have published a book named Sleep and Health. According to my research, good sleep
benefits our mind, weight, heart and more. Yet, few of us realize that. Now more and more people, including
young students, are having sleep problems.
1． 学生是如何受到睡眠影响的？
How are students affected by sleep?
电脑回答 For children between the ages of 10 and 16, if they haven’t got enough sleep, they are more likely to
have problems with attention and learning. College students who don’t get enough sleep have worse grades
than those who do. So don’t sacrifice sleep even if you are trying to meet a deadline. Get a good sleep and you
might get a good score.
2． 睡眠好还有其他什么好处吗？
Is there any other benefit of good sleep?
电脑回答 Well, good sleep also helps you have a healthy weight. If you are thinking about going on a diet, you
might need to plan an earlier bed time. People tend to feel more hungry and eat more when they get less sleep.
Researchers find that dieter who sleep well lose more fat than those don’t.3． 那意味着我们应该多睡觉吗？
Does that mean we should sleep more?
电脑回答 Well, it depends. Too much or too little sleep is associated with a shorter lifespan. But sleep surely
affects the quality of life. If you sleep better, you will certainly live better. It’s pretty clear.
1． When did Dr． Brown start his research on sleep and health?
He started it in 2010.
2． What is the name of Dr． Brown’s book?
Sleep and Health.
3． What is Dr． Brown’s suggestion for students who are trying to meet a deadline?
Do not sacrifice sleep.
4． Why do people need to plan an earlier bed time if they go on a diet?
People tend to feel more hungry and eat more when they get less sleep.
5． What is associated with a shorter life?
Too much or too little sleep.
Part C Retelling (故事复述)
梗概：Tom担心妹妹缺粮过冬，偷偷送米给她，却发现妹妹也在做同样的事情。
关键词：worry(担心) add(添加) strange(奇怪的) hide(藏) same(同样的)
The Rice Is Back
Tom and Mary were brother and sister. They lived in the same village. Tom had many children to feed and
Mary also had a big family to raise. They worked very hard every day on their farms. They were poor but both
lived a happy life. One year, there was little rain and the rice did not grow well. They got the smallest harvest
ever. At night, Tom could not sleep, worrying that Mary might not have enough food to survive the long winter.
He got up and went to his farm house while he filled the bag with rice. Then he went to Mary’s house and
secretly add the rice to her pile. Every night, when every one was asleep, Tom did the same thing. After two
weeks, Tom noticed something strange. His pile did not seem to be any smaller. He decided to find out what
had happened. One midnight, he hid himself in the farm house and waited. After a while, a shadow appeared.
Tom was surprised to find it was Mary. She was coming in, carrying a bag of rice. She had been doing the same
thing, taking her rice and adding it to Tom’s pile.Test B
Part A Reading aloud (模仿朗读)
Even though the polar bears can cope with the cold they just hate falling through the ice. They pick their way
very carefully indeed. He spreads his legs to distribute his weight and progresses carefully. But it’s not enough.
For a hunting bear, it doesn’t get much worse than this. The disappearing ice is also troubling the family. The
ice is now so thin. It only supports the weight of the lighter cubs, leaving the mother struggling. On the way,
she taught her cub the survival skills for what could be an ice-free future. More than anything, the cub learnt
that curiosity is the key to survival.
Part B Role Play (角色扮演)
Tapescript:
W: Hi, Tom. What’s new?
M: Hi, Mary. I joined the school thinkers’ club.
W: Thinkers’ club? I’ve never heard about that.
M: Yeah, it’s new. It got started this semester.
W: So what do you guys do there? Just sit together and think quietly?
M: Huh…not really. It’s more about learning to think. We talk a lot and have lots of fun
activities.
三问部分：
Question 1: What activities do you have?
Answer 1: Well, we have many activities such as learning to ask questions, reading books, writing reports, debating
and so on. The most impressive part is asking questions. I still remember the first time when I was there.
I didn’t even know what to ask.
Question 2: Is it really difficult to ask questions?/ Is it really difficult to ask?/ Is it really hard to ask questions?/ Is
it really hard to ask?
Answer 2: Yes, I find it hard usually because I don’t know much about a topic. That’s why we are encouraged to
read more. Last week, for example, we were recommended a book on technology and human life. This
week, we came together with our book reports, asking questions and exchanging ideas. Next week, we
are going to have a debate on the question: Will humans be replaced by robots? I really learned a lot
through these activities.
Question 3: How do I join the club?/ How can I join the club?
Answer 3: Well, at the beginning of each semester, the club recruits new members. You can go there and fill in an
application form. Usually you will be interviewed on the same day. Then the club will give you reply in
three days. And you will know whether you are admitted or not.五答部分：
Question 1: What club did Tom join?
Answer 1: The school thinkers’ club./ He joined the school thinkers’ club./ Tom joined the school thinkers’
club
Question 2: When did the club start?
Answer 2: This semester./ This term./ It started this semester./ It started this term./ The club started this
semester./ The club started this term.
Question 3: What is the most impressive part of the club activities for Tom?
Answer 3: Asking questions./ The most impressive part is asking questions./ The most impressive part of the club
activities for Tom is asking questions.
Question 4: What will the club members do next week?
Answer 4: Have a debate./ They will have a debate next week./ The club members will have a debate next
week./ Have a debate on the question: Will humans be replaced by robots?/ They will have a debate on the
question: Will humans be replaced by robots?
Question 5: When will the applicants be interviewed?
Answer 5: On the same day as they fill in an application form./ After they fill in an application form./ On the
same day when they fill in an application form.
Part C Retelling (故事复述)
Tapescript:
The Cave
Tom loved to explore. He went walk long miles in the mountains, looking for new things. One day, Tom
and his best friend wanted to go to the top of a mountain. That mountain was almost unknown to other
climbers. They would have to make their own path to the top. There, they found a cave. It was very dark
inside. They took their flashlights and turned them on, so they could see where they were going. As they
walked deeper into the cave, they found themselves in a big room. To their surprise, on the walls of the room
there were drawings of deer, trees and people. Someone had been there long before and had made those
drawings. They looked very old and fantastic. Tom took out his camera and took pictures of the drawings on
the walls. When it was getting late, Tom and his friend had to leave the cave and go back. They decided to
come again. Two weeks later, an earthquake destroyed the cave. So Tom and his friend never had the chance
to see those drawings a second time. The pictures taken by Tom were the only proof of the existence of the
cave.参考复述：
Tom loved to explore. He often walked in the mountains to look for new things. Tom and his friend wanted
to climb a mountain that no one else knew much about, so they were on their own way to the top of the
mountain. They found a cave and turned on their flashlights. As they walked deeper into the cave, they entered
a big room. The walls of the room were filled with drawings of deer, trees and people, done long ago. The
drawings were clearly very old, but they were amazing. Tom took many photographs of all the drawings, and
then he left with his friend, promising to come back. But two weeks later, the cave was destroyed by an
earthquake. Tom’s pictures were the only proof that the cave ever existed.
Test C
Part A Reading aloud (模仿朗读)
For thousands of years, human beings have been fascinated by whales. It is uncertain when, how or why
the ancestors of the whale gradually moved into a purely aquatic environment. Freed from the gravity of the
land, the whales evolved to become the true ocean beings of the planet. For most of our shared history, our
relationship with the whales has been a distant one. If a memory remains behind the eyes of these gentle
creatures, it is rarely if ever shown. Rather our first furtive attempts to enter the whale’s domain seem greeted
with curiosity and a longing for communication and understanding.
Part B Role Play (角色扮演)
视频录音
W: Hi, Dr. Brown. I know you just got back from a business trip.
M: Yes, I just came back last Friday.
W: How was the trip?
M: It was good. I did a training program for a trade company.
W: Hum, what was the program about?
M: It was about how to dress properly at work places.
W: Really? I am going to start my first job, but I am a bit worried about what to wear for work.
M: Don’t worry. Most employers are flexible with dress code. They allow their employees to wear casual
clothes at work.
1． 他们为什么这样做？
Why do they do so?
电脑回答 Some studies showed that people are more productive when they are wearing casual clothes.
Employees also like the casual wear, because they don’t need to buy many clothes especially for work.
Actually, people started to wear casual clothes on Fridays in the 1990s. Today, employees in many companies
can wear casual clothes on most weekdays.2． 那意味着我可以穿任何衣服吗？
Does that mean we can wear any clothes?
电脑回答 Not exactly. For example, if you need to do a business presentation or attend a formal meeting, you
need to dress formally. Generally speaking, some types of clothes are not considered suitable at work places.
Sandals, sports wear, vests and shorts are clothes that are usually too casual for the office.
3． 我怎么知道在我的公司该穿什么？
How can I know what to wear in my company?
电脑回答 Usually, many companies have rules and regulations about dress code. You may check your
company handbook for detailed information. You can ask some senior employees in your company for some
tips. That would be most helpful.
1． When did Dr． Brown come back?
He came back last Friday.
2． What company was Dr． Brown’s training program for?
It was for a trade company.
3． What are the benefits of wearing casual clothes at work?
People are more productive and they don’t have to buy many clothes especially for work.
4． When do people need to dress formally?
When doing a business presentation or attending a formal meeting.
5． Who can you ask for tips about dress code in your company?
Senior employees.
Part C Retelling (故事复述)
梗概：Mary获赠照相机，某日偶然拍下盗贼照片，帮助警察破了案。
关键词：camera(照相机) taking photos(照相) thief(盗贼) evidence(证据) arrest(逮捕)
录音原文：
A New Camera
Mary received a present from her father at her birthday party. It was a new camera. Her father showed her how
to take clear and good photos. Mary loved the present very much. Since then, she often took the camera with
her and enjoy taking photos wherever she went. One afternoon, when she was taking photos by the window of
her room on the second floor, she noticed something strange through the camera. She saw two strangers
breaking into a house in a neighborhood, whose owners were on holiday overseas. Soon, she realized they were
thieves. Mary immediately shouted and asked her father to call the police. At the same time, she used her
camera to take a lot of photos of the thieves. When the police arrived, the thieves had already run away. Mary
showed the police the photos she had taken. Some of them caught the thieves’ faces very clearly. The police
thanked her and made a copy of all the photos of the thieves. These became important evidences. One month
later, the thieves were arrested and Mary received a certificate from the police to honor her assistance in thecase. Mary felt very happy and proud.
Test D
Part A Reading aloud (模仿朗读)
The wind has had some of its most dramatic effects on human history when it interacts with the energy of
the oceans. It’s an interaction that can have major long term consequences. But it can also bring short term
disaster. The sea acts as a main store of the sun’s heat. There’s more energy in the top 3 meters of the ocean
than the whole of the atmosphere. By pumping this energy into the air, the ocean is constantly influencing the
wind. A principle that is demonstrated each year: the hotter the ocean, the faster the air above rises.
Part B Role Play (角色扮演)
视频对话
W: Hi, Tom. How was your summer vacation?
M: Good, I went to Beijing in August.
W: Oh, how did you like it?
M: Well, I’ve been there several times. This time I had a three-day tour and I noticed something different. I like
it better now.
W: Really? What is the difference?
M: I’ve seen a lot of fantastic office buildings and some of them are of eco-design.
1． 那是什么意思？
What does that mean?
电脑回答 It means that the designs combines environmentally friendly ideas. I visited one building with eco-
designs. They helped cut energy cost greatly. Last year, that building saved up to 20% energy cost, compared to
other ordinary buildings. Thanks to the various wonderful design.
2． 让你印象最深刻的设计是什么？
What design impressed you most?
电脑回答 Well, I think what impresses me most is the high-tech curtain wall. For one thing, it is used to adjust
temperature automatically in the building. The indoor temperature will not be affected by conditions outside.
For another, it enables 90% of the office area to enjoy natural sunlight, which makes people feel like closer to
nature.
3． 这栋大楼里还有其他新设计吗？
Are there any other new designs in this building?
电脑回答 Yes, of course. For example, there is only one elevator in the building. Many staff have to walk totheir offices. At first some of them complained, but gradually they realized walking is pretty good exercise to
keep them fit. Another example is that the parking spaces are reserved mostly for small cars, so the use of small
cars is encouraged.
1． When did Tom visit Beijing?
He visited Beijing in August.
2． How long was Tom’s trip?
Three days.
3． What is used to adjust temperature in the building?
The high-tech curtain wall.
4． How much of the office area can enjoy natural sunlight?
90%.
5． How is the use of small cars encouraged?
The parking spaces are reserved mostly for small cars.
Part C Retelling (故事复述)
梗概：Tom丢失珍贵手表，众人久寻未果，后来一个小孙子独自设法找到。
关键词：missing(丢失) search(寻找) in vain(徒劳) silence(安静) tick(钟表的“滴答”声)
录音原文：
The Power of Silence
Tom was an old man. He lived alone in a small village. His grandchildren visited him during their holidays. It
was vacation time again and Tom was happy receiving his grandchildren at home. The next day, he found his
favorite watch missing. The watch was a gift given by his wife when they got married. Tom treasured the watch
very much. Now he was very upset. His grandchildren promised to find the watch for him. Tom told them that
he last saw the watch when he was arranging things in the basement. The grandchildren decided to search there
for the watch. But they searched for two hours in vain. Tom felt desperate. Then one grandson volunteered to
search the basement again and requested others not to follow him and to remain silent. Although the others
were a little surprised, they agreed. The little boy went to the basement and sat in silence. Ten minutes later, he
rushed to his grandfather with the watch. Tom was surprised with joy and asked how he found it. The little boy
replied, “When it was quiet in the basement, I heard the ‘tick, tick’ sound and found the watch.”
Test E
Part A Reading aloud (模仿朗读)
The consumer revolution created both a huge opportunity and a problem for manufacturers. The potential
to increase trade was there. But at the beginning of the 18th century, the difficulty of getting raw materials to
their workshops, and the finished products to the market was obvious. From 1706, the length of roads increased
from 3 hundred miles to 15 thousand miles just 70 years later. And they didn’t only connect big cities, they alsocreated a trading network between small towns, increasing the movement of goods and ideas around the
country. As the roads improved in Britain, so journey time’s decreased.
Part B Role Play (角色扮演)
视频对话
W: Hi, Tom. How did you spend your summer holiday?
M: I had a trip with my parents to Germany.
W: That’s amazing. How long did you stay there?
M: Altogether, 23 days.
W: Wow! That’s a long holiday. But I heard that your parents had been so busy with their work and had little
time with you. How did they managed to be away with you for so long?
M: Well, they worked it out with their managers and colleagues. And my parents have realized the importance
of family activities. The trip is also part of the project called Perfect Family.
1． 这是个什么项目？
What project is this?
电脑回答 It is about balancing people’s work and family, but it is not easy to keep the balance. This project
offers people some professional advice. According to a recent report, over 1,800 families in our city have joined
the project.
2． 为什么这么多家庭加入了这个项目？
Why did so many families join the project?
电脑回答 Because nowadays the pace of life is getting faster and faster. Many people have crazy schedules.
They are very busy with their work and they have little time for their families. A study last year showed that
about 86% of the families had a serious problem with their work schedules, with at least one parent regularly
working on nights or weekend shifts.
3． 他们怎么做才能改变这种情况？
What can they do to change the situation?
电脑回答 The most important thing is to develop their time management abilities, so they can give their family
more time. Time management means how to divide their time properly between work and family. Sometimes it
may mean they need to give up some opportunities at work.
1． Where did Tom spend his summer vacation?
In Germany.
2． How long was Tom’s trip?
23 days.
3． How many families joined the project?
Over 1,800 families joined the project.4． According to the study last year, what was the serious problem with the work schedules in 86% of the
families?
At least one parent regularly working on nights or weekend shifts
5． What does time management mean?
It means how to divide the time properly between work and family.
Part C Retelling (故事复述)
梗概：Mary想用捡到的钱来买玩具娃娃，受奶奶来电触动，将钱包物归原主。
关键词：doll (玩具娃娃) wallet (钱包) ID (身份证件) grandma (奶奶) get back (拿回)
The Wallet
Mary stared at the doll in a store window, which was recently advertised for the Christmas season. She
wanted to have it so much. She did not have even one dollar. As she was walking home with a deep sigh,
something caught her eyes. A shiny little thing have buried in the snow. She removed it from the snow and
found out it was a leather wallet. Inside, there was a lot of money, some bank cards and an ID card. Seeing the
money, Mary felt excited. She could buy the doll now. She walked back quickly to the store and picked up the
doll. She had long dreamed about this moment. Just then, her mobile phone rang. It was grandma calling. Her
heart filled with love as she thought of her sweet old grandma. After hanging up the phone, Mary took a look at
the wallet again. The smile of the ID card owner reminded her of grandma. She felt ashamed. Then she made a
decision. She put the doll down and rang to the address on the ID card. The woman cried with joy and relief as
she got her wallet back.
