1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is probably happening according to the woman?

A．A factory fire.

B．A barbecue.

C．A house fire.

2. What do we know about Liz?

A．She has more accurate news than radio.

B．She can’t tolerate the speakers’ children.

C．She knows a lot of neighborhood information.

3. How long did the smoke last?

A．For 20 minutes.

B．For 40 minutes.

C．For an hour.

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the name of the school’s basketball team?

A．The Pandas.

B．The Eagles.

C．The Peacocks.

2. What did the school raise money for?

A．A hospital.

B．Women’s equality.

C．The science fair.

3. Who won the award for excellence in English?

A．Greg.

B．Shannon.

C．John.

4. When might the announcement take place?

A．In February.

B．In April.

C．In June.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What did the speakers do just now?

A．They went to a concert.

B．They went to the movies.

C．They visited an exhibition.

2. How did the man get the tickets?

A．He got them from his sister.

B．He bought them at a higher price.

C．He bought them in the ticket office.

3. What selective course did the man choose?

A．Marketing.

B．Accounting.

C．Fashion design.

4 . Social media is a double-edged sword. It can be good or bad, depending on how people use it. Here are several ways to help one use it responsibly.

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Social media can be a big waste of time if you spend most of your day looking through what other people post, commenting on and liking things, or looking at every message on your device. Instead, you should learn to practice some self-control and limit your usage every day.     2     Afterward, set an amount of time for your social media use, such as 10 minutes every time.

Think twice before posting something.

Materials posted on social media are often more lasting than you think. And even if your post is deleted, words and images you upload on these platforms can remain online and be difficult to remove.     3     Therefore, before posting something online, consider if it would negatively affect others. If it is, then don’t post it.     4     This can destroy your reputation or others’.

Learn to check the truth of things that you see.

Some of the things you see on social media might not necessarily be true, especially when it comes to news and information. You may immediately believe what you see and read. The danger of this behavior is that you might be spreading misinformation if you share what you have seen before checking the truth of the post.     5     Check from other sources whether what you have seen and read is true. Ask opinions from other people.

A．Follow those that matter to you.

B．Don’t let social media eat all your time.

C．And you never know where they might end up.

D．What’s more, avoid posting unprofessional photos or bad comments.

E．Social media can have a powerful impact on a person’s emotional state.

F．Just make it a practice to research the accuracy of any information or image.

G．For example, try setting specific times per day when you check your social media accounts.

5 . The development of technology, especially artificial intelligence (AI), is changing the job market, resulting in both new opportunities and challenges. It is a chief concern for students thinking about their employment.

Employers are paying more attention to human-centered skills such as problem-solving, and creativity. The ability to master these skills is becoming significant in the job market today. However, most education systems still attach more importance to knowledge transfer, memorization and tests, and fail to foster human-centered skills. Therefore, it is of importance for young people to actively seek out opportunities to build them.

By developing a connection to the world around them, and a deeper understanding of the systemic issues that exist within it, students can strengthen skills such as cooperation and problem-solving. For example, Esther, an 18-year-old student, worked with her friends to develop a digital skills programme for young people, after discovering that only three in every 20 students in her community in Lagos were confident in using technology. Through the activity, Esther learned about her community’s needs, found a sense of purpose and practised skills. Her intention was not to improve employability, but the skills she developed are exactly those that will set her up in a changing workplace.

These are uncertain times, to be sure. Young people may worry about their job opportunities. But with the human-centered skills developed, the possibilities for careers are at the fingertips and the future is far more attractive.

1. What is a chief concern for students who think about their employment?

A．Automation in almost all industries.

B．The development of advanced technology.

C．The impact of technology on the job market.

D．Employers’ increasing focus on human-centered skills.

2. What does the underlined word “foster” in paragraph 2 probably mean?

A．Develop.

B．Affect.

C．Protest.

D．Conduct.

3. Why did Esther develop the digital skills programme?

A．To improve her employability.

B．To select her future field of work.

C．To learn about advanced technology with friends.

D．To promote technology use among young people.

4. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?

A．How to plan your future career?

B．Future job market will be challenging

C．How to build your human-centered skills?

D．Human-centered skills will be important for future jobs

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1. What is special about the locket?

A．It is designed for daughters.

B．It can be extended to 20 inches.

C．It is made of gold and diamonds.

D．It includes a sincere message inside.

2. How much do you pay for buying two lockets without instalment?

A．£180.

B．£97.8.

C．£187.8.

D．£90.

3. Where is this text probably taken from?

A．A travel guide.	B．An advertisement.
C．A textbook.	D．An academic article.

7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the speaker call Tina?

A．To tell her about a program.

B．To ask for advice on reading.

C．To give her reading resources.

2. What should Tina explain in less than 400 words?

A．What positions she holds.

B．How to use the resources.

C．What experiences she has.

3. What day is it today probably?

A．It’s Tuesday.

B．It’s Wednesday.

C．It’s Friday.

4. What will the speaker do next?

A．Prepare dinner.

B．Write an introduction.

C．Visit timeedge.com.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why is the man looking for Elaine?

A．To have lunch with her.

B．To ask her to attend a meeting.

C．To seek her opinion about his article.

2. What will be discussed at the meeting?

A．Job cuts.

B．Further education.

C．The Christmas party.

3. Why does the woman think the man needn’t worry?

A．His article will help him.

B．He is an experienced worker.

C．He is the best in the company.

4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?

A．Roommates.

B．Classmates.

C．Co-workers.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where will the woman go at first?

A．Bangkok.

B．Ho Chi Minh City.

C．Singapore.

2. What will the woman do in Siem Reap?

A．See her friend.

B．Go to a market.

C．Visit some temples.

3. Where will the woman stay for the nights during her trip?

A．In big hotels.

B．In small guest houses.

C．In her friends’ houses.

10 . Whenever he can, 15-year-old Elliot Morgan practices basketball in his backyard. He says it’s a good stress-reliever. But it wasn’t that long ago that he didn’t have time for this new hobby. “There were times in the summer when I would spend four or five hours a day on my phone,” he says. When school started in the fall, Morgan found himself scrolling (划屏) as soon as he woke up. “I realize I start to avoid workouts because I’m on my phone,” he says. “It’s affecting my focus.”

It has become clear that social media is a key player in many drivers of unhealthy habits. Social media apps are designed to encourage overuse, and teenagers are more likely to be influenced because their brains are at an important period of development that makes it harder to be free from temptation (诱惑). All of this makes limiting use more challenging — even for families who set rules.

“It’s a really big problem,” says Elliot’s mom, Alyssa. She was shocked when she discovered Elliot had bypassed parental controls and was spending five hours a day on social media. “I asked him, ‘Can you just take a look and see? Just tell me what you think. Does this feel good to you?’” she says.

Elliot hadn’t realized how many hours he was on social media. And he was at a loss. With his mother’s help, he tried to start cutting back. After several months, he decided to delete (删除) social media apps altogether. “After that, I actually sleep enough and feel better,” he says. He’s now closer with his friends because they spend more time talking instead of scrolling. And joining school clubs has also helped him reduce time on his phone.

1. What can we learn about Elliot from the first paragraph?

A．He is always late for class.	B．He used to work out early.
C．He likes football at school.	D．He lost himself in his phone.

2. How does social media affect teenagers according to the text?

A．They tend to develop bad habits.	B．They will take up more challenges.
C．They can improve reading skills.	D．They find it hard to make friends.

3. What is probably Alyssa’s attitude to limiting social media use?

A．Uncaring.

B．Positive.

C．Doubtful.

D．Unclear.

4. How does Elliot probably find his life now?

A．Lonely.

B．Simple.

C．Enjoyable.

D．Difficult.