1 . 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.

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 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.

5 . 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.

6 .

A．Make a plan for the new year.	B．Say a few words of celebration.
C．Have a trip during the Spring Festival.	D．Go back home for the Spring Festival.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。1.

A．Because they usually set fires at a wedding ceremony.

B．Because people who receive them will give the couple a red envelop with money.

C．Because they look like small bombs in a red envelop.

D．Because Chinese people love red color especially at their wedding ceremonies.

2.

A．They often refer to a gift registry from the bride and groom.

B．They directly ask the bride and groom for some advice.

C．They usually buy whatever they like themselves.

D．They prefer to buy some special and expensive gifts.

3.

A．They have to promise to be responsible for their family.

B．They often promise to take care of each other’s parents.

C．They usually promise to love and care for each other.

D．They need promise to bring a happy life to the other.

4.

A．Chinese love alcohol while Americans prefer wine instead.

B．Chinese toast with dishes but Americans toast with a cake.

C．In China people toast after dancing but in U.S. people tend to toast before dancing.

D．In China the bride and groom toast the guests while in U.S. guests toast the couple.

9 . 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．

10 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What do kids bring to school on Bubble Gum Day?

A．50 cents.

B．Old toys.

C．Some snacks.

2. Who is Ruth Spiro?

A．A teacher.

B．A writer.

C．A bookseller.

3. What was Bubble Gum Day originally established for?

A．Community groups.

B．Schools.

C．Businesses.

4. What is the aim of Bubble Gum Day?

A．To raise money for a charity.

B．To encourage kids to sell things.

C．To develop children’s creativity.