1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the woman come to Manchester?

A．To watch a concert.

B．To visit a friend.

C．To give a performance.

2. How did the woman feel when she first sang in public?

A．Nervous.

B．Happy.

C．Disappointed.

3. When will the woman go to clubs?

A．Tomorrow.

B．This evening.

C．This weekend.

4. Who is Dean?

A．The woman’s boyfriend.

B．A club owner.

C．A newspaper reporter.

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What does Carl think of his music life?

A．Interesting but busy.

B．Helpful but boring.

C．Worthwhile but tiring.

2. What is Carl’s problem at the moment?

A．Finding it hard to succeed.

B．Being tired of working early.

C．Lacking time to write songs.

3. Why would Carl go to a quiet place?

A．To be free from his work.

B．To locus on his songwriting.

C．To gain some life experience.

4. How would Carl probably enjoy himself if he had no work to do?

A．By going shopping.

B．By talking with friends.

C．By traveling around the world.