1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Why did the speaker go on the tour?

A．It was the prize of a competition.

B．John asked her to go with him.

C．It was her travel plan.

2. What did the speaker dislike about the hotel?

A．The drinks.

B．The food.

C．The waiters.

3. What did the speaker think of the trip to the museum?

A．Disappointing.

B．Amazing.

C．Terrible.

4. What did the speaker do in the second week?

A．She rode an elephant.

B．She went to the mountains.

C．She relaxed in the hotel.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. When did the man’s boss call Jeff?

A．In the morning.

B．In the afternoon.

C．In the evening.

2. How did Jeff explain everything?

A．Over the phone.

B．By e-mail.

C．In person.

3. Why didn’t Jeff come to the office on Tuesday?

A．He was sick.

B．He was off the day.

C．He was working somewhere else.

4. How does the woman sound in the end?

A．Excited.

B．Angry.

C．Surprised.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What are the speakers doing?

A．Discussing their schedule.

B．Packing for a journey.

C．Deciding on a present.

2. What does Jacques like doing?

A．Swimming.

B．Playing basketball.

C．Reading books on modern art.

3. What will the speakers most probably do next?

A．Find a basketball.

B．Leave home.

C．Call a taxi.

4 . What does the woman’s cat do when it sees mice?

A．It stays still.

B．It acts friendly towards them.

C．It tries to catch them.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What sport has NOT been accepted by the Olympic Committee?

A．Bowling.

B．Climbing.

C．Skateboarding.

2. What does Lucy’s grandma often do with her friends?

A．She watches TV.

B．She plays card game.

C．She plays computer games.

3. Why does the man suggest including Bridge in the Olympics?

A．Because the winner will be obvious.

B．Because the game will be widely spread.

C．Because the older age group will be involved.

4. How do the speakers sound at the end of the conversation?

A．Optimistic.

B．Humorous.

C．Curious.

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What probably happened around Fountain Hills during last winter?

A．All animals died off.

B．It didn’t rain much.

C．Many chemicals were used.

2. Why did a lot of bees disappear?

A．They were eaten by birds.

B．They were dying off themselves.

C．They were killed by the government.

3. What do the scientists offer to do?

A．To bring bees to the town.

B．To tell people the importance of bees.

C．To teach farmers how to grow food better.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. When did the novel come out?

A．Last month.

B．In 1973.

C．In 1978.

2. What is the novel based on?

A．Individual experiences.

B．Historical stories.

C．A new agricultural study.

3. How did the girl’s uncle get his life changed?

A．By writing this novel.

B．By working hard in the countryside.

C．By taking the college entrance examination.

4. What can be learned from this conversation?

A．The girl’s uncle lived a comfortable life in the 1970s.

B．The girl’s uncle used to be a factory worker.

C．The girl’s uncle had stayed in the countryside for about 5 years.

8 . In an increasingly globalized business world, companies demand Human Resources (HR) leaders who can overcome cultural barriers to achieve key goals. This year, students in the Master of Human Resources and Industrial Relations (MHRIR) Program will get hands-on experience leading multicultural teams as they work together with peers (同辈) from all corners of the globe.

“Our students get firsthand experience on global teams, which helps them understand the challenges and the opportunities they will face in the business world,” said MHRIR Program Director Stacy Hove.

Elishka Correa joined the program to explore how HR leaders can help businesses grow quickly in the global marketplace. “Companies appreciate diversity — not only in terms of products and markets, but the people they hire — so that they can expand their business and reach customers in different parts of the world,” she said. “When I go into an organization, I’m not only going to work with Indians or Americans, it’s going to be a mix of people. That trend is beginning to grow, so I think it’s very important to appreciate people from different backgrounds.”

As they progress through the program, the students are discovering unexpected challenges as they work on projects in diverse teams. Each contributor brings a different approach to solving problems, communicating, and challenging one another’s opinions.

Devin Roll, a student from North Dakota, appreciating the unique views his classmates share, said, “The benefits of having cross-cultural experiences go far beyond the classroom. Diverse teams and companies outperform their competitors, and HR leaders act as a vital partner in acquiring and maintaining diversity in the workforce.”

Many of the international students in the program said they would return to their home countries after graduation and bring along connections to their classmates, who would build careers (职业) in countries around the world. They hope to stay in touch, and share their expert knowledge.

1. What is the aim of the program?

A．To help students to set clear goals.

B．To provide jobs for foreign students.

C．To teach students to run their own business.

D．To train students to build multicultural teams.

2. Which statement about cultural diversity does Elishka Correa probably agree with?

A．It prevents social advance.	B．It makes it easy to hire people.
C．It can help business growth.	D．It can put an end to the conflict.

3. What does Devin Roll think of the effect of the program?

A．It is predictable.

B．It is short-lived.

C．It is unidentifiable.

D．It is far-reaching.

4. What do many students expect to do after graduation according to the text?

A．Work for the university.	B．Keep closely connected.
C．Stay in their home countries.	D．Reform teaching methods.

9 . Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit Toronto is typically in the spring (April and May) or during the fall (September to early November). At these times, you’ll likely find fewer crowds, cheaper accommodations, and the best weather for sightseeing as it is neither too hot nor too cold.

Getting Around

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) makes it easy to get around the city via many buses, subway, and streetcars. Figuring out how to get where you want to go is easily done using the TTC’s convenient Trip Planner.

Travel Tip

While you may choose to base yourself near many of the city’s main landmarks, it’s also worth taking some time to explore some great neighborhoods that each offer their own unique charms, including colorful Kensington Market, the Junction, Leslieville, and Little India.

Things to Do

Get a Dose of Art & Culture: The Royal Ontario Museum is Canada’s largest museum and showcases everything from art and archaeology to natural science in over 30 galleries. Or, stop by the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), one of the largest art museums in North America with a collection of more than 90,000 works of art.

Take in the Views From the CN Tower: High-speed elevators send visitors to the top of the tower in just 58 seconds for full views over the city. You can even try EdgeWalk to experience a hands-free walk around the main pod of the tower, 116 stories above the ground.

Spend a Day in the Distillery District: Explore the historic Distillery District to walk casually among Victorian-era buildings on pedestrian-only cobblestone streets filled with shops, cafes, and restaurants.

1. If a tourist travels to Toronto in October, what is he likely to find?

A．Free attractions.	B．Discounted hotels.
C．Extreme weather.	D．Crowded scenic spots.

2. What’s the main function of the TTC’s Trip Planner?

A．Help people buy tickets.	B．Help tourists in urgent situations.
C．Guide people to their destinations.	D．Introduce scenic spots to tourists.

3. What do we know about the Royal Ontario Museum?

A．It is home to over 90,000 artworks.

B．It’s noted for its Victorian-era buildings.

C．It’s one of the largest museums in Canada.

D．Its displays range from art to natural science.

4. Where may those seeking for adventure and thrill choose to go ?

A．Little India.

B．EdgeWalk.

C．The Junction.

D．The Distillery District.

5. What’s the best title of the passage?

A．Planning Your Trip in Toronto

B．Some Hidden Truth about Toronto

C．The Main Tourist Attractions in Toronto

D．The Reasons for the Popularity of Toronto

10 . A fully automated process, including a brand-new artificial intelligence(Al)tool, has successfully detected, identified(确认)and categorized its first supernova(超新星). Developed by an international organization led by Northwestern University, the new system automates the entire search for new supernovae across the night sky—effectively removing humans from the process. Not only does this rapidly speed up the process of analyzing and categorizing new supernova candidates(候选), but it also bypasses human errors.

The team reported to the astronomical community the launch and success of the new tool．called the Bright Transient Survey Bot(BTSbot), this week. In the past six years, humans have spent an estimated total of 2,200 hours checking and categorizing supernova candidates. With the new tool now officially online, researchers can redirect this precious time toward other responsibilities in order to speed up the discovery.

To detect and analyze supernovae, humans currently work hand in hand with robotic systems. First, robotic telescopes repeatedly image the same sections of the night sky, searching for new sources that were not present in previous images. Then, when these telescopes detect something new, humans take over. The researchers developed the BTSbot to cut out these human middlemen.

To test the BTSbot, the researchers looked to a newly discovered supernova candidate called SN2023tyk. The ZTF, a robotic observatory that images the night sky in a search for supernovae, first detected the source on Oct. 3. Examining ZTF’s data in real time, BTSbot found SN2023tyk on Oct.5. After determining that the candidate was a Type la supernova, the automated system publicly shared the discovery with the astronomical community on Oet.7.       

In the first days of running BTSbot, Northwestern’s Nabeel Rehemtulla, who co-led the technology development, felt a mix of nervousness and excitement. “The beauty of it is that, once everything is turned on and working properly, we don’t actually do anything. We go to sleep at night, and, in the morning, we see that BTSbot and these other AIs firmly do their jobs,” he said.

1. What does the underlined word “bypasses” in the first paragraph mean?

A．Causes.

B．Avoids.

C．Reduces.

D．Contains.

2. What can we say about the research on supernovae in the past six years?

A．It is simple.	B．It is automatic.
C．It is meaningless.	D．It is time-consuming.

3. What is the final step for the BTSbot to complete the test?

A．Detecting the supernova.	B．Sharing the supernova.
C．Identifying the supernova.	D．Categorizing the supernova.

4. What can we infer from Rehemtulla’s words?

A．He hasn’t had a good sleep for a long time.

B．Running BTSbot requires a lot of manpower.

C．Researchers benefit greatly from the BTSbot.

D．He has no confidence in the success of the test.