1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. When is Sweetest Day?

A．On the third Saturday in October.

B．On the third Sunday in October.

C．On the second Saturday in October.

2. Why is Sweetest Day celebrated?

A．To bring joy to people.

B．To make friends.

C．To make cities more beautiful.

3. Who did the Cleveland man help?

A．His friends and relatives.

B．The aged and his neighbors.

C．The city’s orphans and patients.

4. How did the Cleveland man celebrate Sweetest Day?

A．By offering hugs.

B．By distributing some cash.

C．By giving away small gifts.

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What does the speaker say about Chinese culture?

A．It’s complicated with a long history.

B．It’s a mix of traditional and modern ideas.

C．Chinese medicine reflects China’s geography.

2. How many literary classics does the speaker mention?

A．One.

B．Two.

C．Three.

3. What does the speaker think of Chinese cultural heritage?

A．It’s difficult to understand.

B．It needs to be reshaped.

C．It’s worth passing down.

4. What will the listeners do first?

A．Have a rest.

B．Have a discussion.

C．Have a taste of some food.

3 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How do you think the three members felt in their situations?

A．Confused.

B．Saddened.

C．Panic-struck.

2. What caused their misunderstanding?

A．The improper way to nod.

B．Typical modes of thinking.

C．Unfamiliar foreign cultures.

3. What does a nod mean in America?

A．It means “Yes”.

B．It means “No”.

C．It means nothing.

4. What are the three examples meant to tell us?

A．Miscommunications happen between cultures.

B．Exposure to a foreign culture is exciting indeed.

C．Ways to greet can be different across the globe.

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the purpose of National Hugging Day?

A．To create a chance for people to get refreshed.

B．To expand the positive effects of hugging.

C．To promote an event related to hugging.

2. How will daily hugs affect a child?

A．He will be smarter.

B．He will be more sociale.

C．He will be more open-minded.

3. What can we learn from the talk?

A．Animals hug more than people do.

B．Hugs happen in various situations.

C．Hugging requires immediate actions.

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

A．America.

B．Australia.

C．England.

2. What do English people think of Americans?

A．Friendly.

B．Quiet.

C．Humorous.

3. What did the speaker like to do in the afternoon in England?

A．Play with his friends.

B．Watch comedy shows.

C．Have a cup of tea

4. What did the speaker find amazing in England?

A．The TV programs.

B．The old buildings.

C．The tea shops.

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the purpose of National Hugging Day?

A．To create a chance for people to get refreshed.

B．To expand the positive effects of hugging.

C．To promote an event related to hugging.

2. How will daily hugs affect a child?

A．He will be smarter.

B．He will be more sociale.

C．He will be more open-minded.

3. What can we learn from the talk?

A．Animals hug more than people do.

B．Hugs happen in various situations.

C．Hugging requires immediate actions.

7 . 听下面一段材料，回答以下小题。1.

A．The history of Chinese New Year celebrations.

B．The debate over banning fireworks during Chinese New Year.

C．The environmental impact of fireworks.

D．The cultural significance of the Spring Festival.

2.

A．Over 80 percent of people support fireworks.

B．Most people believe fireworks bans are necessary.

C．There are few objections to fireworks bans.

D．The majority of people prefer quiet celebrations during the festival.

3.

A．Limited enforcement resources.

B．Public resistance leading to unrest.

C．Economic concerns from manufacturers.

D．Environmental activism pressures lawmakers.

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Which season is called “the holiday season”?

A．Spring.

B．Winter.

C．Summer.

2. When is Christmas on the Eastern Christian calendar?

A．January 7.

B．January 1.

C．December 25.

3. How do people celebrate Christmas?

A．By eating at fast food restaurants.

B．By uniting with their families.

C．By singing songs at home.

4. Where do people place Christmas trees?

A．On the Street.

B．In the church.

C．On public squares

9 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1. I When did people first celebrate books?

A．In 1922.

B．In 1926.

C．In 1930.

2. How often is the UNESCO World Book Capital selected?

A．Once a month.

B．Once a year.

C．Once every two years.

3. Which city was chosen to be the second UNESCO World Book Capital?

A．Alexandria.

B．New Delhi.

C．Madrid.

10 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the purpose of National Hugging Day?

A．To create a chance for people to get refreshed.

B．To expand the positive effects of hugging.

C．To promote an event related to hugging.

2. How will daily hugs affect a child?

A．He will be smarter.

B．He will be more sociable.

C．He will be more open-minded.

3. What can we learn from the talk?

A．Animals hug more than people do.

B．Hugs happen in various situations.

C．Hugging requires immediate actions.