1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How many presidents are there before Lincoln?

A．15.

B．16.

C．17.

2. What do you think of Lincoln’s family when he was young?

A．Rich.

B．Poor.

C．Large.

3. What led to the American Civil War?

A．Lincoln was elected to the president of the U.S.

B．Some southern states wanted to break off.

C．Some slaves began to fight for their rights.

4. What did Lincoln contribute most to his country?

A．He was one of the greatest lawyers in the U.S.

B．He gave one of the most famous speeches.

C．He managed to keep his country together.

2 . Who is the woman’s hero?

A．Tim Berners-Lee.

B．Stephen Hawking.

C．Steve Jobs.

3 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. When did Albert Bierstadt move to America?

A．In 1830.

B．In 1831.

C．In 1832.

2. What did Albert Bierstadt do in 1854?

A．He focused on improving his drawing skills.

B．He held exhibitions in different countries.

C．He started to work as an art teacher.

3. Why did Albert Bierstadt go to the Bahamas yearly in his old age?

A．To visit his sick family member.

B．To get inspiration for his paintings.

C．To engage in environmental protection.

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What made Chai Lin get his first bike?

A．His own efforts.

B．His family’s help.

C．His successful business.

2. What is the museum intended for?

A．Education.

B．Fame.

C．Recreation.

3. What does Chai Lin expect to do?

A．Collect more antiques.

B．Produce new brand bikes.

C．Expand the exhibition area.

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How many books did Eric Carle create for children?

A．Less than 55.

B．Over 70.

C．Almost 90.

2. Which book is the most famous one?

A．The Grouchy Ladybug.

B．The Mixed-Up Chameleon.

C．The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

3. Why did Eric Carle write?

A．To make school more attractive.

B．To help children get inspiration.

C．To offer materials to teachers.

9 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What does Robert do?

A．A golfer.

B．A club organizer.

C．A coach.

2. Why did the woman congratulate Robert?

A．She was a friend of his.

B．She admired him.

C．She wanted to get money from him.

3. What did Robert do after hearing the woman’s story?

A．He paid all hospital bills for her.

B．He gave his own prize to the woman.

C．He sent the woman’s son to the hospital.

4. How did Robert feel after knowing the truth?

A．Happy.

B．Angry.

C．Sad.

10 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Which country is Stephen from?

A．The United States.

B．Mexico.

C．Australia.

2. According to some people, what influenced Stephen’s writing?

A．His family.

B．The books he read.

C．His friend’s death.

3. When did Stephen graduate from college?

A．In 1970.

B．In 1972.

C．In 1974.

4. What is surprising about the novel Carrie?

A．Stephen didn’t make money from it.

B．Stephen almost gave it up.

C．Stephen didn’t finish it.