1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What does the speaker think of the wedding in Italy?

A．It is typical.

B．It is boring.

C．It is impressive.

2. Where did the bridegroom meet the bride?

A．In Italy.

B．In France.

C．In England.

3. What often happens at American weddings according to the speaker?

A．Long speeches are given.

B．A big dinner is served before the wedding.

C．Everything about wedding is made at home.

4. Why did the family cut up the bridegroom’s tie?

A．To play a joke on the bridegroom.

B．To make the bridegroom different.

C．To raise money for the new couple.

2 . 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.

3 . 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.

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How did the customs of tea-drinking spread to other countries?

A．By ancient Silk Road.

B．By foreigners who came to China.

C．By books written by Chinese.

2. When did green tea appear?

A．About 300 years ago.

B．About 1,000 years ago.

C．About 3,000 years ago.

3. How many kinds of green tea are mentioned in the passage?

A．Three.

B．Four.

C．Five.

4. What is the speaker mainly talking about?

A．The methods of drinking tea.

B．The history and types of tea.

C．The methods of producing tea.

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What difference does the speaker talk about first?

A．Traffic rules.

B．Some expressions.

C．The food.

2. What does the speaker think of the weather in London?

A．Great.

B．Uncomfortable.

C．Changeable.

3. When does the speaker finish work now?

A．At 5 p.m.

B．At 8:30 p.m.

C．At 9 p.m.

4. Where did the speaker use to go on Friday evening in America?

A．To the club.

B．To the gym.

C．To the restaurant.

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the passage mainly about?

A．A visit to Arabs.

B．The business in Arab countries.

C．The Arab customs.

2. What is an unpleasant behavior for Arabs?

A．Talking business immediately.

B．Having refreshments before talking.

C．Discussing business in front of strangers.

3. What should people do when a meeting is interrupted?

A．Stop talking and leave.

B．Pretend not to hear and go on.

C．Let someone know your displeasure.

4. Why do Arabs rarely say “No” directly?

A．They consider it impolite to a guest.

B．They think it is disrespectful to God.

C．They want to have lots of time to consider.

7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What’s “Interesting Culture”?

A．A radio program.

B．A school lecture.

C．A social organization.

2. Where does a person sing songs in western karaoke?

A．At a table.

B．On a stage.

C．In a room.

3. Who usually controls the songs in western karaoke?

A．The singer.

B．The audience.

C．The DJ.

4. How does a singer choose songs in China’s karaoke?

A．By writing on a paper.

B．By selecting on a screen.

C．By turning to the DJ.

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is basically the most important to an argumentative essay?

A．To raise questions at first.

B．To describe something in detail.

C．To convince readers of something.

2. What makes a good argument according to the speaker?

A．Its clear logic.

B．Its new stories.

C．Its interesting topic.

3. How are Western essays different from Chinese ones?

A．In length.

B．In topic.

C．In structure.

4. What would an American teacher expect in the first paragraph of an essay?

A．Different viewpoints.

B．The writer’s argument.

C．The supporting details.

9 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Where does the talk probably take place?

A．In a grocery store.

B．In a restaurant.

C．In a temple.

2. What happens during the festival besides eating porridge?

A．Praying for good health.

B．Giving presents to family members.

C．Donating money to the poor.

3. What is in traditional Laba porridge?

A．Fruit.

B．Nuts.

C．Seeds.

4. According to the speaker,what are most people there to do?

A．Enjoy the experience.

B．Feel the joy of charity.

C．Learn about local history.

10 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What did the British businessman want to sell in China?

A．Spoons.

B．Chopsticks.

C．Knives.

2. Why did Chinese people start using chopsticks for eating?

A．They relied on vegetables.

B．They lived on meat.

C．There was a lot of industry in China.

3. Which is a Chinese custom during meals?

A．People start to eat at the same time.

B．People don’t eat until all the dishes are served.

C．Respect must be given to the elderly.