64. Deborah Seehorn believes that the skills learned at Flatiron will ______. A. have to be upgraded when new technologies e B. need improving when students look for jobs C. help students learn other puter languages D. enable students to make big quick money

65. According to the last paragraph, Flatiron students are expected to ______. A. stay longer in the information technology industry B. bee better prepared for the digitalized world C. bring forth innovative puter technologies D. pete with a future army of programmers

66. The word “coax” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to ______. A. misguide B. challenge C. frighten D. persuade

Section C （8分）

Directions: plete the following passage by using the sentences given below. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.

A. Another function of scannable chips in clothing could be the ability to find out more information about the product. B. High-tech clothes will be a bestseller of IT times. C. Through smart connected devices in our homes, our shopping needs will be anticipated and taken care of. D. Clothing industry contributes to the advance of technology. E. But what if it could soon be our clothing itself that has internet connect ability? F. It isn't just a dream - internet-connected clothes are already being made but are yet to go mainstream.

Wearable technology is nothing new - activity trackers and smart watches are now as ubiquitous as trainers and glasses. ___67__ In the not too distant future, it's highly likely that our clothes will be almost as smart as our phones.

Given we’ve survived just fine for millennia with the clothes we have now , you might wondering what the point of connected clothing would be. Well, imagine if when you put a jacket

in the washing machine, a chip in the jacket automatically puts the machine on the right laundry setting, making life just that little bit easier. ____68___ For instance, how it was designed, its sustainability and even a playlist made by the brand.

Whilst none of these functions are things we need, the hope is that they'll enhance our clothing and the experience that goes with wearing it. ___69___One pany leading the way is clothing care label manufacturer Avery Dennison, who have teamed up with fashion label Rochambeau and Everything to create a bomber jacket with a personalized QR code. The code in the chip then gives the wearer a number of perks such as entry to exclusive clubs, special menus at certain restaurants and a ticket to Rochambeau's next runway show.

But internet-connected clothing isn't the only way fashion is bining with technology - programmatic merce, a concept developed by global emerce consultancy Salmon, is set to change the way we buy clothes. ___70___ For example, before you've even realized you've run out of tights, your favorite online retailer has automatically re-ordered some new ones for you based on your repurchasing patterns and an estimation of the average life cycle of your tights.

So with connected clothing and homes, it may soon be that when it es to fashion, we barely have to think about anything at all.

IV. Summary Wring: （10分）

Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize in no more than 60 words the main idea of the passage and how it is illustrated. Use your own words as far as possible.

These days our society develops rapidly and forces people to rush. It appears that people have got used to being in a hurry. However, it’s better for people to take their time and live their life at a slower pace than to hurry to get things done.

The main reason that convinces us to oppose doing work in a hurry is the possibility of doing wrongs in a rush. When people do their jobs or take action in a hurry, they can’t make a sound decision and probably regret later. As the saying goes, “Haste makes waste.” We should think carefully before making a decision and do our work less quickly. We should not make mistakes by doing work hurriedly.

Slowing down the pace of life helps people enjoy their life better. For example, taking a train to some place certainly will take more time than taking a plane. However, taking a train makes people have enough time to get to know a lot of new friends. Besides, it allows people to fully

enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way.

Finally, slower life pace provides better health conditions for us. As is known to all, taking action in a hurry bothers people and raises their stress. People think if they are not in a hurry, they will bee a loser and that annoys them. But being in a hurry can hurt people both physically and mentally.

In short, working quickly will bring about more material benefits to make our society more advanced. Yet, much stress can’t bring enjoyment, friends and health, which are much more important than money and other material advantages. Therefore, take your time and live your life at a slower pace.

第II卷 （共40分）

I. Translation （3+3+4+5=15分）

Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.

71. 毋庸置疑班长做的报告应该给于认真考虑。(deserve)

72. 我只是想强调一下订正错误对于学生来说是多么重要。(emphasize) 73. 这个广告非常具有说服力，顾客们毫不犹豫购买了这种产品。(So)

74. 对学生而言在获取知识的过程中真正重要的正是养成良好的习惯。(It; matter)

II. Guided Writing（25分）

Directions: Write an English position in no less than 150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.

很多学生过生日都去饭店请客，你觉得这样做有必要吗？谈谈你的想法。

参考答案

I. Listening

1-10 BBCBC CBCAB 11-16 CCB DCC 17-20 BDBB

II.

Grammar & Vocabulary

21. which/that 22. more private 25. a

26. to make

23. thanks to

24. can

27. built 28. preventing

29. where/wherever

30. are accepted

31- 40 G / J / C / H / E / F / I / A / B /K

III. Reading

41-45CABDC 46-50 ADADC 51-55 BADBC 56-58 ADC 59-62 DDBC 63-66 ACBD 67-70 EAFC

第II 卷

Summary ：

Key:

Living a life at a slower pace is better than in a hurry. Doing things hurriedly will raise the possibility of making mistakes and making hasty decisions. While, slowing down the pace will