1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. When did the speaker decide to be a mechanic?

A．After he finished school.

B．When he got qualifications.

C．As he was a child.

2. Why did the speaker leave his town?

A．To learn new skills.

B．To experience new things.

C．To become an adventurer.

3. What did the speaker think of the job on the ship at first?

A．Enjoyable.

B．Satisfying.

C．Tough.

4. What did the speaker do after returning to his country?

A．He went travelling.

B．He set up his own business.

C．He completed some training.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is Wendy’s opinion about the menu?

A．It’s ordinary.

B．It’s attractive.

C．It’s traditional.

2. Who will do the deliveries first?

A．Wendy.

B．Ben.

C．Mark.

3. What did the man do?

A．He increased the order.

B．He arranged the schedule.

C．He hired more people.

4. What will Wendy do next?

A．Plan some promotions.

B．Contact repeat customers.

C．Add something to the website.

3 . What present does Eric get for his birthday?

A．A book.

B．An album.

C．A diary.

4 . Why can the woman sing well?

A．She learned singing by herself.

B．She used to be a music teacher.

C．She got some training as a student.

5 . Why Hard Work Is the Key to Success

Hard work and success go hand in hand.     1     However, you have to spend a lot of time working hard for success to build up over time gradually. So you’ll have to decide if you want to endure the pain of hard work, or look back and regret never having tried? That said, here are some points to consider before you make your choice.

Everything Comes at a Price

Success, for the vast majority of people, does not come without hard work.     2     You have to push past the obstacles and hold the goal in your mind, realizing that each step forward is one closer to achieving it.

Hard Work Helps You Make Your Luck

If you are an average Joe and simply idle your way through life, you are likely just a spectator (观察者) waiting for something to happen or fall into your lap. The truth of the matter is that the odds of this happening are improbable. Success will not happen suddenly, but with the right amount of strong determination and hard work, your luck tends to get better.     3    

Hard Work Promotes Discipline

It is not always going to be easy, and even the most determined people may give up and admit that they are defeated and stop trying.     4     Discipline ensures that you still get up and you are determined to see the result confidently.

You Harvest What You Sow

    5     The same goes for hard work. As you make a big effort each day and focus on your goals, you are consistently approaching your future success. As you begin to see the progress you have made, you will begin to feel a sense of achievement and pride in your work.

A．Life is certainly full of challenges.

B．That is where discipline comes into play.

C．Obtaining success without hard work is impossible.

D．When opportunities come your way, do not let them pass you by.

E．If you invest money over time wisely, you will make a good profit eventually.

F．You have to wake up early and head to work even when you do not feel like it.

G．When you hit a failure, the first thing coming to mind is whether you worked hard.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where does the conversation take place?

A．At school.

B．At the zoo.

C．At an amusement park.

2. Why is Lisa surprised?

A．John was busy.

B．John arrived late.

C．John changed his mind.

3. Why did John lie to Lisa?

A．He wanted to come alone.

B．He was afraid of roller coasters.

C．He wanted to give her a surprise.

4. What does John say about Lisa?

A．Considerate.

B．Brave.

C．Reliable.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the man turn to the woman?

A．He has to work late.

B．He has to get groceries.

C．He has a package to come.

2. What is the man getting?

A．A box of fruit.

B．Some alcohol.

C．Some sports equipment.

3. What do we know about the speakers’ kids?

A．They are under the age of 21.

B．They’ll return home by 3:00 p.m.

C．They’ll practice soccer at 5:00 p.m.

8 . The man who set a Guinness record for lipstick has flopped.

On the early morning of September 11th, Li Jiaqi apologized on Weibo for “hating netizens” during the live broadcast on the evening of September 10th. The reason was that when Li Jiaqi introduced a certain brand eyebrow pencil worth 79 yuan during a live broadcast activity, some netizens expressed that it was getting more and more expensive. He first asked back, “Where is it expensive? It has been this price for so many years, don’t talk nonsense with your eyes open.” Then he added, “Sometimes he finds his own reasons. After all these years of salary increase, have you worked hard?”

Li Jiaqi later apologized on Weibo, saying, “I was originally a makeup counter salesperson and know that everyone’s work is not easy. I’m really sorry what I said, which fell short of your expectations.” However, the highly praised comments in the front row of its comment section are no exception: all the apologies are not accepted. “Even a few words cannot stop your true arrogance during your live broadcast.” “You occasionally need to go out and take a look at the world as it is, rather than just sitting in front of the camera harvesting countless amounts of money.”

In addition to careful language, people are happy to see stories of a noble son from a humble family like Li Jiaqi who, through his own efforts, achieves a comeback in life and a rise in social status. The empathy and trust towards Li Jiaqi are also a projection of his own destiny.

1. What do you think is the fact of this incident?

A．The eyebrow pencil is really expensive.

B．Li’s attitude towards the netizens.

C．What Li sold in the broadcast was not the netizens needed.

D．The netizens dislike the brand that Li introduced.

2. Which word is closest to the underlined word “arrogance” in paragraph 3?

A．annoy

B．hauteur

C．pride

D．happiness

3. What can we infer from the passage?

A．The incidents happened on Nov. 11th.

B．People like Li because of his former work.

C．Li acquired his social status and wealth by his own efforts.

D．Li pretended to be a pity man after the incidents happened.

4. What does the passage mainly talk about?

A．Li Jiaqi set a Guinness record for lipstick.

B．Li Jiaqi achieves a rise in social status.

C．Li Jiaqi apologized to the public for the eyebrow pencil incident.

D．People were hurt by Li Jiaqi and can’t buy his goods online.

9 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Why did the speaker buy a new umbrella?

A．His old one was damaged.

B．He really loved that one.

C．He failed to bring one.

2. What is the main advantage of the hotel’s location?

A．It is very close to a bakery.

B．It is beside the Eiffel Tower.

C．It is within walking distance to Louvre.

3. Why did the speaker go to Paris?

A．To see some artworks.

B．To eat some French food.

C．To meet some good friends.

10 . Which place might the man go to this weekend?

A．A concert hall.

B．A stadium.

C．A gallery.