2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Where is the speaker from？

A．A small town well-known for its natural beauty.

B．A large city with many places of interest.

C．A small village where everyone knows everyone.

2. Where do many people in the speaker’s hometown work？

A．They work locally.

B．They work overseas.

C．They work in big cities.

3. What kind of life do people in the speaker’s home town lead？

A．A busy life.

B．A hard life.

C．A relaxed life.

4. What is the speaker’s home town rich in？

A．Mineral resources

B．Water resources.

C．Forest resources.

3 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Which city is the closest to Huacachina?

A．Ica.

B．Comatrana.

C．Lima.

2. What makes Huacachina so remote?

A．It’s in a desert.

B．It’s on an island.

C．It’s in the mountains.

3. How might the lake in Huacachina be described?

A．It is blue like the sky.

B．It is deep like the ocean.

C．It is shiny like the glass.

4. What is the best way to get around the village?

A．Taking a taxi.

B．Walking.

C．Taking a bus.

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What did Marco Polo see when he was in China?

A．The Chinese invented paper.

B．The Chinese used paper money.

C．The Chinese planted trees for paper.

2. When did people in western countries first use paper money?

A．In the 7th century.

B．In the 13th century.

C．In the 15th century.

3. How many trees should be cut down to make one ton of paper?

A．17.

B．48.

C．71.

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Which is the best season to visit the park?

A．Spring.

B．Summer.

C．Winter.

2. What will the tourists do in the morning?

A．Go boating.

B．Go fishing.

C．Visit the valley.

3. What is the best-loved activity in the park?

A．Having a picnic.

B．Fishing.

C．Boating.

4. How will the tourists get to the entrance of the valley?

A．On foot.

B．By bus.

C．By bike.

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What can we learn about North Dakota?

A．A block party is an early sign of summer there.

B．Indoor sports are popular in winter.

C．Winter snows are usually deep there.

2. What do the people in North Dakota think of the season of winter?

A．Quiet and satisfying.

B．Long and boring.

C．Short but exciting.

3. What can we learn about the people in North Dakota?

A．They like answering questions.

B．They have various interests.

C．They dislike answering questions.

7 . 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
1. What is the talk mainly about?

A．An introduction to Athens.

B．A brief history of Greece.

C．Modern Greek culture.

2. What is Athens named after?

A．A hill.

B．A leader.

C．A goddess.

3. What is the Parthenon?

A．A temple.

B．A statue.

C．A modern apartment building.

4. What do we know about the young people in Athens?

A．They love their city.

B．They only speak English.

C．They think Athens is not modern enough.

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Where is Mauritius located?

A．In the Indian Ocean.

B．In the Pacific Ocean.

C．In the Atlantic Ocean.

2. When did Mauritius win its independence?

A．In 1896.

B．In 1968.

C．In 1986.

3. Who brought the ancestors of Hindu and Muslim to Mauritius?

A．The British.

B．The French.

C．The Dutch.

4. What kind of sport can tourists do in Mauritius according to the speaker?

A．Beach volleyball.

B．Diving.

C．Sailing.

9 . 听第10段材料，回答小题。
1. What attracts most tourists to Mexico City?

A．Delicious food.

B．Various activities.

C．Colorful nightlife.

2. Why does the speaker mainly suggest walking around?

A．To do shopping.

B．To kill time.

C．To talk with people.

3. What can you do in Mexico City?

A．Visit some pyramids.

B．Satisfy your appetite.

C．Meet various visitors.

4. What is the purpose of this talk?

A．To inform students of the city.

B．To encourage people to visit.

C．To introduce a different culture.

10 . 听第10段材料，回答小题。

1. When will the Burj Dubai be completed?

A．In 2010.

B．In 2009.

C．In 2008.

2. Where is the center of the tallest buildings at present?

A．In Europe and the Middle East.

B．In North America and Asia.

C．In Asia and the Middle East.

3. Why do people build so many tall buildings?

A．Tall buildings are wonderful to look at.

B．Tall building save more resources.

C．People like to live in tall buildings.

4. What is the height of the Empire State Building?

A．About 400 meters.

B．About 200 meters.

C．About 300 meters.