1 . A race against time.

Rescuers dig through the rubble of flattened buildings, searching for     1    of China’s deadliest earthquake in     2    years.

The    3     is working against them, reducing the window of opportunity for finding people alive.

The     4    magnitude quake struck Gansu province at around midnight local time, sending late-night diners scrambling and containers tumbling from     5    .

Daylight laid bare the full scale of the destruction.

More than     6     buildings were damaged, collapsed or buried.

This village was hit by a landslide triggered by the quake.

Survivors spent the night huddling around    7    to stay warm as overnight temperatures plunged to -15 degrees.

Gansu is a     8     region that lies on the border with Mongolia. It’s a remote area, but help has arrived.

Temporary shelters are being set up with    9    , folding beds and quilts, but they’re no match for the bitter cold.

Medical teams are converging in the province,    10     the injured and trying to prevent a bad situation from becoming even worse.

2 . 听下面一段独白，完成下列判断题。
1. Going outside to witness a typhoon is a recommended safety measure. (True/False)________
2. Securing outdoor items is unnecessary, as they won’t cause harm during a typhoon. (True/False) ________
3. Having a typhoon party with friends is a safe way to pass the time during the storm. (True/False) ________
4. Cautiousness around flooded areas is unnecessary after a typhoon. (True/False) ________
5. Local authorities’ advice is valuable for ensuring public safety after a typhoon. (True/False) ________

3 . 听下面一段独白，完成下列判断题。
1. Waiting for authorities to advise evacuation is a passive approach during a flood. (True/False)________
2. An emergency kit for floods is unnecessary if you have a good swimming ability. (True/False) ________
3. Moving to higher ground during a flood is a subjective decision. (True/False) ________
4. Capturing pictures of the flood is more important than personal safety. (True/False) ________
5. Evacuating during a flood is only necessary if you live close to a river or lake. (True/False) ________

4 . 听下面一段独白，完成下列判断题。
1. The “drop, cover, and hold on” technique is primarily to protect your belongings during an earthquake. (True/False)________
2. Seeking shelter under a sturdy table is recommended to avoid aftershocks. (True/False) ________
3. Calmly leaving the building is essential to prevent stampedes. (True/False) ________
4. The priority during an earthquake is to minimize property damage. (True/False) ________
5. The effectiveness of earthquake drills lies in simulating realistic and unpredictable scenarios. (True/False) ________

5 . 听下面一段独白，请根据题目要求，从所听到的内容中获取必要的信息，填入答题卡标号为11—15的空格中。听录音前，你将有10秒钟的阅题时间。录音读两遍，你将有60秒钟的作答时间。

African elephants
Size	The largest land animals on earth.
Habits	● Do not     1     much and can walk 80 km without resting. ● Eat plants, from grass to     2    . ● Live near rivers and lakes.
Social behaviors	● Produce a baby every     3     years. ● Family     4     play a key role in their lives. ● Communicate with each other by using     5    .

6 . 角色扮演
情景介绍：角色：你是Ella。
任务：(1)与朋友Andy谈论关于大象的话题;
(2)根据对话内容，回答问题。
生词：continent大陆
下面请用英语提出三个问题。每个问题有20秒的准备时间。当你听见“滴”声时，开始提问。

Now please ask the speaker three questions. You have twenty seconds to prepare the question. When you hear a beep, begin to ask the question.

1. 你之前在哪里研究过大象?
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2. 你关于大象的书什么时候出版?
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3. 关于大象你还能教我什么?
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下面听录音提问，用英语回答五个问题。
Now please get ready to answer five questions in English.
4. What are the two types of elephants on Earth?
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5. What emotions have scientists seen elephants show?
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6. Where do the majority of the world’s elephants live?
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7. How long has Andy been studying elephants?
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8. How much food do elephant seat per day?
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7 . 听下面一段独白，判断正误。正确填“A”，错误填“B”。
1. Jim Brown is a participant of the rock-climbing course.
2. The listeners are encouraged to join the programme to better their rock-climbing techniques.
3. 20 people can be admitted into the weekend rock-climbing programme.
4. People should pay 300 dollars in advance to register for the weekend programme.
5. People can register for the programme by sending the application form to the speaker.

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

A Weather Report in Australia

New South Wales	There is a warning in place as     1     spread.
Queensland	At least     2     inches of rain are expected to fall over the next 24 hours.
Northern Territory	Residents should only experience light showers, and it will remain     3     until Friday evening.
Perth	There will be     4     that may become stronger towards the end of the week.
Geraldton	Rain showers will come in from the     5     but should disappear later.