1 . 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.

2 . 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．

3 . 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.

5 . 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does Amanda want to do?

A．Send a card.

B．Make a call.

C．Hold a party.

2. What is John doing?

A．Giving an explanation.

B．Sharing an experience.

C．Making an apology.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How does the woman find the Blues Festival?

A．Tiring.

B．Boring.

C．Interesting.

2. What impressed the man most?

A．The music.

B．The sunset.

C．The food.

3. Why did the man avoid going to the festival on July 4th?

A．He had to work at home.

B．He needed to relax.

C．He considered it crowded.

4. Where did the woman see the fireworks?

A．From the freeway.

B．At the top of a building.

C．At her home.