2012上海高考英语试卷及参考答案(3)

　　Section B

　　Directions:  In Section 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. Use the company's equipment.   B. Give orders to robots

　　C. Make decisions for the company.  D. Act as Big Brother.

　　12. A. Employees gain full freedom.     B. Employees suspect one another.

　　C. Employees' children are happy.    D. Employees enjoy working there.

　　13. A. Reward.   B. Safety.      C. Trust.  D. Honesty

　　Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage

　　14. A. Canada had a smaller population.            B. Land was cheaper in Canada.

　　C. They wanted to continue the Revolution.    D. They were against Britain.

　　15. A. They standardized Canadian English.

　　B. They settled there after the Revolution.

　　C. They enjoy a very high social position.

　　D. They make up a small part of the population

　　16. A. It is considered unique to some extent.  B. It is greatly influenced by French.

　　C. It is mainly linked to British culture.      D. It dates back to the late 17th century.