1 . 听下面一段独白，回答下面小题。
1. When is the Jane Austen Festival held?

A．In March.

B．In September.

C．In December.

2. What is the most impressive in the Jane Austen Festival?

A．The concert.

B．The fashion show.

C．The dance class.

3. How long did Jane Austen live in Chawton?

A．For eighteen years.

B．For ten years.

C．For eight years.

4. What can visitors do for free at the Jane Austen Center?

A．Go to the tea room.

B．Try on traditional costumes.

C．See a life-sized statue of Jane.

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

A．To let people gather with their families.

B．To celebrate the birthday of Jesus Christ.

C．To buy gifts and go to parties.

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 noon.

B．On Christmas Eve.

C．On Christmas Day.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How long will King be away on vacation?

A．Four weeks.

B．A couple of days.

C．Three weeks.

2. Why will King take the vacation?

A．To relax.

B．To see her parents.

C．To meet a friend.

3. Which country does King come from?

A．China.

B．America.

C．Canada.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the man say about hot deserts?

A．They are hot all the time.

B．They are dangerous to live in.

C．The temperature is changeable.

2. What do deserts have in common?

A．They’re dry.

B．They’re sandy.

C．They’re large.

3. What do we know about the desert animals?

A．Many of them live in groups.

B．Many of them live at the edges of deserts.

C．Many of them sleep in the day and come out at night.