1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. During which season did the speaker’s journey take place?

A．Winter.

B．Fall.

C．Summer.

2. What is the speaker’s biggest challenge?

A．Traveling alone.

B．Challenging weather conditions.

C．Overcoming physical difficulties.

3. What did the family do for the speaker?

A．They taught him a new language.

B．They invited him to their house.

C．They taught him how to ride a horse.

4. Why did the speaker first begin his trip?

A．To have more materials for his book.

B．To visit the host family.

C．To make new friends.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the main idea of the conversation?

A．The fact that robots will replace humans entirely.

B．The fact that robots will take jobs from humans.

C．The fact that robots will be introduced into people’s homes.

2. How does the man think about robots?

A．They do more with less cost.

B．They are not very friendly.

C．They break down regularly.

3. What percentage of jobs will be at risk during the next decade?

A．3%.

B．15%.

C．33%.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下问题。
1. What does the man know about Zhuozheng Garden?

A．It was first built in the Qing Dynasty.

B．It tops the other classical gardens in Suzhou.

C．It is about 6 miles away from Gusu District.

2. What does the woman say about Liuyuan Garden and Tuisi Garden?

A．They are eighty miles apart.

B．They are in opposite directions.

C．They are quite close to each other.

3. Which garden will the man skip this time?

A．Tuisi Garden.

B．Liuyuan Garden.

C．Zhuozheng Garden.

4. Why is Suzhou Museum worth visiting?

A．It is otherwise known as the Garden Museum.

B．It features the Qing Dynasty's garden landscaping.

C．It houses relics dating back to the Ming and Qing dynasties.

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who can visit Windsor Castle for free?

A．The blind.

B．The poor.

C．The old.

2. What is specially offered to visitors with children?

A．A family tour.

B．Expert guides.

C．Adventure activities.

3. Where do the tours end?

A．At the Courtyard.

B．At St George’s Chapel.

C．At the entrance to the State Apartments.

4. When can visitors get ice cream in the shops?

A．In March.

B．In September.

C．In October.

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Why do some American churches cancel (取消) Christmas Day services?

A．To buy gifts and go to parties.

B．To celebrate the birthday of Jesus Christ.

C．To let people gather with their families.

2. What’s “Silent Night”?

A．The name of an old man.

B．The name of traditional music.

C．The name of Christmas Day service.

3. Who probably celebrate Christmas as a religious holiday?

A．All Americans.

B．Non-Christians.

C．Christians.

4. When does Santa Claus leave presents under the tree?

A．On Christmas Eve.

B．On Christmas noon.

C．On Christmas Day.