1 . 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.

2 . 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.

3 . 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.

4 . 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.

5 . 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

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。1.

A．They would be given a good beating.

B．They would have to close the business.

C．They would make a public apology.

D．They would be thrown to prison.

2.

A．To prove they were not bad at counting numbers.

B．To avoid having air content in their bread.

C．To ensure their baked products were not short of weight.

D．To make the baked products look more attractive.

3.

A．The meaning of dozen in different places.

B．The first law about the baking industry.

C．The development of the word “dozen”.

D．The origin of the term “a baker’s dozen”.

7 . 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.

8 . 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.

9 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 1.

A．Rings made of tubes.	B．Coins with a hole.
C．Rings made of coins.	D．Coins with an ancient sign.

2.

A．When to give it.	B．When to buy it.
C．The occasion on which people wear it.	D．The hand on which people wear it.

3.

A．Transformation of wedding rings.	B．Ways to make wedding rings.
C．Customs related to wedding rings.	D．Commitment in wedding rings.

10 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What can we learn about “prom”?

A．It is a formal celebration．

B．It is held at the start of college．

C．It is a unique American tradition．

2. Where did the “prom” tradition start according to the widely accepted belief?

A．In Canada．

B．In Australia．

C．In the US．

3. Why is “prom” important in students’ lives?

A．It’s a sign of becoming an adult．

B．It’s an opportunity to find a job．

C．It marks the end of their schooling．

4. Who will traditionally pay for the tickets for “prom”?

A．Schools．

B．Students．

C．Parents．