2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What can we learn about the new public swimming pool?

A．There will be lifeguards to ensure safety.

B．It will be built near the city park.

C．The indoor and outdoor pools are separated.

2. What is Elizabeth Greenfield?

A．An official.

B．A hostess.

C．A reporter.

3. When will the construction be finished?

A．In January.

B．In April.

C．In May.

3 . Norman Lear, a genius producer and screenwriter, passed away on Tuesday in Los Angeles at the age of 101. “Lear’s hit comedy shows changed television forever,” said Darnel Hunt, a leading artist on TV.

Lear grew up in an ordinary family in Connecticut, where an unexpected accident brought about his father’s business collapse. So he had to drop out of college and joined the army. In his late 20s, he moved to Los Angeles where he struggled hard for several years, selling furniture door to door. Later on, unsatisfied with his life, he eventually turned to writing for a nightclub comedy act.

By 1971, when he was almost 50, Lear had produced and directed some shows, among which was the hit show All in the Family. In the beginning, it didn’t get on the air smoothly. However, once it did, this show made it to the top 10 for eight of its nine seasons, promising Lear’s life was to change.

This successful show was just the beginning of Lear’s dominating position in comedy shows. Then came The Jeffersons, about a family on its way up. It ran for eleven seasons, one of the longest running comedy shows on television, becoming another successful story. When interviewed about the hit of his shows, Lear said, “Our team read two or three newspapers a day, paid a lot of attention to our families, and came in to talk about everything that was affecting us in our daily lives.” Therefore, it came as no surprise that viewers had a sense of Lear’s own family after watching All in the Family.

“Routinely, Lear’s shows might get fifty or sixty million viewers. He was in direct contact with the living rooms and families of the country,” says Marty Kaplan, founding director of the Norman Lear Center. “Lear did everything with humor and sympathy.”

1. What can we learn about Lear from the first two paragraphs?

A．He led a challenging life in his twenties.

B．His shows had little impact on television.

C．His father expected him to be a screenwriter.

D．He received good education despite his father’s business failure.

2. Which factor may contribute to the success of Lear’s shows?

A．His shows reflected real daily life.	B．His shows featured surprise endings.
C．His shows go on the air immediately.	D．His shows dominated the comedy industry.

3. What can we infer from Marty Kaplan’s words in the last paragraph?

A．Lear promoted his shows to families directly.

B．Lear won widespread popularity for his shows.

C．Lear carried out face-to-face interactions with viewers.

D．Lear always focuses on the themes of humor and sympathy.

4. Where is this text probably taken from?

A．A comedy script.	B．A story collection.
C．A literature review.	D．A news report.

4 . Stuck at home with nothing to watch? Curious about China, but don’t know where to begin? Well, we’ve got you covered with this brand-new video series exploring Chinese culture. All you have to do is press play.

● Dazu Rock Carvings

One of China’s UNESCO World Heritage sites is hidden among the mountains on the outskirts of the southwestern city of Chongqing. Here, tens of thousands of sculptures collectively make up the Dazu Rock Carvings — considered one of the finest examples of China’s cave art, exhibiting the most sophisticated craftsmanship of Dazu Rock Carvings. The delicate Dazu Rock Carvings tell ancient, mystical stories.

● Bamboo Carving

The art of bamboo carving originated at the Qing imperial court. Today, the art lives on, appreciated for its historical value and elegance.

Just 100 kilometers southwest of Beijing, in the Xiong’an New Area, a group of skilled artists are keeping this art alive. Carving bamboo requires focus, precision and elbow grease (重活). Watch the video and feast your eyes on the bamboo masterpieces.

● Peach-stone Carving

In the small town of Siyang in Jiangsu Province in eastern China, craftsmen create art on the tiny cores of the peaches.

While most people think nothing of peach stones and just throw them away, they are a source of inspiration for these artists. The artist goes to great length to find the perfect core to fit his concept. Using tiny tools, they chip away at the cores to create intricate designs，extremely detailed and delicate. These peach stone carvings are often worn as jewelry symbolizing fortune in China.

1. What do Dazu Rock Carvings feature?

A．Mysterious tales.	B．Mountain shapes.
C．Design inspirations.	D．Painting exhibitions.

2. What do the three types of art have in common?

A．Materials.

B．Origin.

C．Craftsmanship.

D．Symbols.

3. Why do people wear peach-stone carving?

A．To show wealth.	B．To bring good luck.
C．To symbolize status.	D．To appreciate design.

6 . Over the past year, several films and TV dramas have put their shooting locations into the public spotlight.

Dali in Yunnan Province

With the TV drama Meet Yourself earlier last year, Dali in Yunnan Province emerged as a highly sought-after tourism destination.

During the Spring Festival holiday, Yunnan Province received the second most tourists in the nation with a tourism profit of 38.4 billion yuan, ranking top. Among this, Dali received 4.24 million tourists, marking a remarkable 219 percent increase compared to the previous year.

Jiangmen in Guangdong Province

Thanks to the success of the hit show The Knockout, Jiangmen in Guangdong Province became an outstanding tourism destination last year.

Data reveals a remarkable 217 percent month-on-month increase in searches related to tourism in the city in February. Currently, travel bookings witness a substantial 144 percent month-on-month rise.

Taiyuan Ancient County in Shanxi Province

Full River Red has set Taiyuan Ancient County in Shanxi on fire with excitement.

From Jan. 21 to 31, the county witnessed over 400,000 tourists, a significant rise compared to the about 180,000 visitors during the previous Spring Festival holiday. Notably, one-third of these tourists were from outside Shanxi Province.

Ningbo Museum in Zhejiang Province

With the broadcast of the TV drama Three-Body Problem, Ningbo Museum has gained significant attention.

Visitor numbers rose to 50,000 during the Spring Festival, marking a remarkable 220 percent year-on-year increase. Even after the festival, there were 2,000 to 3,000 visitors daily consistently.

1. What was the impact of Meet Yourself?

A．It contributed to the tourism profits.	B．It helped Dali earn 38.4 billion yuan.
C．It made Yunnan a tourism destination.	D．It ranked Dali a top tourism destination.

2. Which place has a promising reservation at present?

A．Dali.	B．Jiangmen.
C．Taiyuan Ancient County.	D．Ningbo Museum.

3. How many people visited Ningbo Museum during the last Spring Festival?

A．About 23,000.

B．Over 400,000.

C．Nearly 50,000.

D．2,000 to 3,000.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What did the program say about the life in the future?

A．More time will be spent on people’s work.

B．More free time will be available to people.

C．More supermarkets will come into being.

2. What is the speakers’ attitude to the program’s opinion on shopping in the future?

A．Approving.

B．Doubtful.

C．Unclear.

10 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What TV channel is Jimmy Kimmel Live! on?

A．NBC.

B．TBS.

C．ABC.

2. When did Jimmy Kimmel become especially famous?

A．After he hosted the Oscars.

B．After Donald Trump became president.

C．When he cried on his show for the first time.

3. On talk shows, what usually comes right after the opening speech?

A．An interview.

B．A musical performance.

C．A comedy performance.

4. What did Jimmy Kimmel do before hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live?

A．He taught in a drama school.

B．He worked at a radio station.

C．He went to school in Los Angeles.