1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What happened to the woman at the beginning?

A．She lost her phone.

B．She couldn’t find the way.

C．She was trapped in heavy snow.

2. Why did the woman turn off the engine?

A．The car was running out of gas.

B．She stopped to answer a call.

C．The engine couldn’t work properly.

3. How did the woman keep warm all night?

A．By drinking hot tea.

B．By having more clothes on.

C．By using the car heater.

4. What did the emergency services do?

A．They called an ambulance.

B．They led the woman to her home.

C．They helped the woman go to the main road.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What was the normal price of the back pillow?

A．£36.

B．£40.

C．£46.

2. How does Claire exercise her back?

A．By lifting weights.

B．By going swimming.

C．By doing yoga.

3 . Eduardo and Mast both badly wanted a puppy. When they got _______, the top of their list in their new life together was to adopt a dog. They stopped by Animal Shelter two days before their wedding and _________ connected with a 4-month-old German shepherd, Daisy. They thought she was _________ for their family. However, they encountered a(n) _______ situation when they learned Daisy would be ready for _______ on a first-come, first-served basis on the same day as their wedding ceremony.

_______ to make Daisy a part of their special day, they decided to _______ the wedding vows (誓言) to 9 a. m.. “Everyone was really _______ and told us, ‘It’s your special day and we’ll be there _______ you’d like,’” Mast said.

On the wedding morning, Mast, in a white dress, and Eduardo, in a black suit ________ vows at a civil celebrant’s (民事神父) home. The excitement of marriage was matched with the ________ to welcome Daisy into their life. Upon finishing saying their “I dos,” they ________ to Animal Shelter.

“We got there about 9:45 and were first in line. When a shelter worker fetched Daisy and carried her in, we were both in ________ at how cute she was,” Eduardo said. “When I grabbed her, she started loving all over us.”

Cavedon, the manager of Animal Shelter, said “I am ________ that the newlyweds step up to adopt the puppy and I witness the tender moment when Daisy ________ them with kisses.

Afterwards they first shared Daisy’s __________ and theirs with people present. The couple’s romance began with friendship in the Marine Corps and ________ evolved into something more serious. After a proposal (求婚) at Great Falls, they ________ for a small civil ceremony and a larger one in the future.

“Now Daisy is learning to be house-broken and has smoothly ________ our apartment,” they said. “She loves to curl up with us in bed at night,” Eduardo added. “She’s ________, adorable and super playful.”

1.

A．caught

B．struck

C．addicted

D．engaged

2.

A．instantly

B．frequently

C．regularly

D．occasionally

3.

A．patient

B．thankful

C．ideal

D．anxious

4.

A．tricky

B．dangerous

C．urgent

D．tense

5.

A．admission

B．adoption

C．invitation

D．performance

6.

A．Certain

B．Likely

C．Unwilling

D．Hesitant

7.

A．reschedule

B．postpone

C．extend

D．last

8.

A．cautious

B．supportive

C．doubtful

D．confident

9.

A．whoever

B．whatever

C．wherever

D．whenever

10.

A．explained

B．accepted

C．designed

D．exchanged

11.

A．imagination

B．eagerness

C．concern

D．embarrassment

12.

A．jogged

B．wandered

C．rushed

D．marched

13.

A．relief

B．confusion

C．amazement

D．regret

14.

A．proud

B．ashamed

C．guilty

D．glad

15.

A．impressed

B．showered

C．supplied

D．helped

16.

A．story

B．feeling

C．message

D．thought

17.

A．yet

B．soon

C．once

D．instead

18.

A．prepared

B．voted

C．planned

D．advocated

19.

A．escaped from

B．settled into

C．cleaned up

D．cared about

20.

A．smart

B．brave

C．naughty

D．fierce

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. When is the talk probably being given?

A．At the beginning of the term.

B．In the middle of the term.

C．At the end of the term.

2. What will the officials check first?

A．The safety doors.

B．The fire alarms.

C．The electrical system.

3. Why is the football field closed?

A．It will be slightly enlarged.

B．It has been replaced by the schoolyard.

C．It has some safety problems with the surface.

4. What will take place on Friday afternoon?

A．A welcome party.

B．A staff meeting.

C．A safety check.

5 . Why does Jennifer call Henry?

A．To ask a favor.

B．To show her thanks.

C．To make a complaint.

6 . What is unavailable in the restaurant now?

A．Coke.

B．Milkshake.

C．Cheeseburger.

7 . Intuition Robotics, an Israeli company, has developed ElliQ, an artificial intelligence robot designed to help older Americans from loneliness. ElliQ offers companionship to seniors, engaging them in conversations, playing music, leading exercises, and providing reminders for health-related activities. The device resembles a small table lamp with a glowing, moveable head, creating an interactive experience that remembers the user’s interests and tailors conversations accordingly.

Joyce Loaiza, 81, from Florida, is among the first users of ElliQ, who enjoys the device’s company and the personalized nickname “Jellybean” given to her. Furthermore, in New York, ElliQ entertainment 92-year-old Marie Broadbent with games and music, while Washington state’s Jan Worrell, 83, uses it to develop new friendships.

The AI assistant works privately, with conversations not heard by company employees and data stored only on the owner’s device. According to Intuition Robotics CEO DorSkuler, users interact with ElliQ over 30 times daily, and over 90% report experiencing less loneliness. The project idea arose from personal experience when Skuler’s grandfather needed a companion who shared his interests after losing his partner.

While ElliQ is primarily distributed through state agencies in New York, Florida, Michigan, Nevada, and Washington, it can also be purchased for an annual fee of $600, plus a setup cost of $250. The goal is to have more than 100,000 units in use within five years.

State officials emphasize that ElliQ is not meant to replace social interaction, but it provides a valuable service for those who may be home-bound or lack social connections. Despite concerns raised by Julianne Holt - Lunstad, a professor at Brigham Young University, regarding the potential of such devices to reduce social connections, agencies see EliiQ as a beneficial tool, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic increased social isolation among the elderly.

1. What’s the function of ElliQ in the text?

A．To fight off seniors’ loneliness effectively.

B．To offer seniors some sound suggestions.

C．To perform seniors’ household chores.

D．To address seniors’ physical problems.

2. What’s the role of Paragraph 2?

A．To explain why people are into ElliQ.

B．To show ElliQ has some advantages.

C．To provide basic functions about ElliQ.

D．To demonstrate ElliQ benefits seniors.

3. Which of the following can we know about ElliQ from the text?

A．It appears as a human-like figure.

B．It can be purchased in the local stores.

C．It originates from personal needs in life.

D．It helps company collect personal information.

4. What’s Julianne Holt-Lunstad’s view about ElliQ?

A．She considers it has long-term social benefits.

B．She thinks it has no significant effect on loneliness.

C．She assumes it may prevent seniors seeking human contact.

D．She believes it a perfect substitute for human companionship.

8 . By clicking the thumbs up, posting a comment, or sharing a post, people are validating (认可) each other at an increasing rate. This, as well as the need for in-person validation, can create anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem and make it addictive to hear praise, acceptance, and acknowledgment in all aspects of life.

To break free from external validation, it’s key to learn to be aware when you are seeking it.     1     Here are some meaningful steps to begin that journey.

    2     Getting off social media is a great place to start. This reduces the comparison to others or the anxiety and stress about how your picture, post, or comment is being seen and received by others.

Be mindful. Look carefully at what you are doing.     3     These are self-validations that help you build up your acknowledgment of your own abilities, talents, and skills.

Do not ask for validation.     4     If you do receive validation (encouragement or acknowledgment) recognize the praise and acknowledge it, then stop. Do not continue to ask others or seek out others for validation.

Keep in mind that validation is not a bad thing in your life; it is positive without doubt.     5    

A．Take a social media break.

B．Ignore the need for praise and acceptance.

C．It’s only problematic when it’s your single focus.

D．Track and record improvements, mentally or on paper.

E．Problems arise when self-validation is valued too much.

F．Instead of seeking validation from others, ask yourself first.

G．This self-awareness can lead to growth through internal validation.

9 . Hip-hop started 50 years ago as an escape from poverty and violence in Bronx, New York City. The music and style appealed to Black and Latino teenagers. As hip-hop spread throughout New York, so did the culture.

People often mix up hip-hop with rap. Rap is a musical style that combines quick recitation of rhymes with musical beats. But hip-hop is more than just music. It is a culture, and rap music is one part of it. Hip-hop also includes other activities, like breakdancing, disc-jockeying and graffiti art. In his 1993 song Hip Hop vs. Rap, KRS-One said: “Rap is something you do. Hip hop is something you live.” In the early days of hip-hop, playing music on the streets or turning a basketball court into a dance floor may have seemed like a simple invitation to have fun and party. But it actually was an answer to social and economic injustice in poor neighborhoods. It was a way to show joy and imagination even without resources and wealth.

As hip-hop and rap music grew into a force in American culture, entertainers used it to speak to their personal realities. In 1982, in the song The Message, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five criticized poverty and a lack of investment in Black communities. Several years later, Tupac Shakur complained about police violence in the song Changes. Today, hip-hop’s influence on music and other industries is so widespread that experts say it becomes difficult to measure.

There is also hip-hop’s influence on protest, resistance and political dissent (异议) around the world. From the Arab Spring and the Palestinian freedom fight to feminism and class struggles, rap music is a popular expression for calls to action. Music videos produced by artists in Africa, Europe, Asia and South America often include breakdancers, graffiti and other elements of hip-hop.

“Hip-hop took the chains off us and said, ‘No, we’re gonna say it our way,’ ” Al Sharpton, American civil rights leader, said, “It was that freedom. It was that raw, non-watered down kind of expression.”

1. What is Paragraph 1 mainly about as for hip-hop?

A．Its background.	B．Its content.
C．Its diversity.	D．Its popularity.

2. What can be inferred according to KRS-One?

A．Hip-hop develops quickly in the world.

B．Hip-hop carries an attitude towards life.

C．Hip-hop makes people confused about life.

D．Hip-hop focuses on having fun and partying.

3. What was the early hip-hop?

A．A competition in dance and music.	B．A call for peaceful global relations.
C．A response to poverty and violence.	D．A trend of musical experimentation.

4. What made hip-hop powerful in Sharpton’s view?

A．It fits in with social values.	B．It’s associated with wealth.
C．It satisfies the public’s tastes.	D．It helps speak out for the poor.

10 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How tall does a child have to be to ride the “Waterfall” alone?

A．42 inches.

B．45 inches.

C．48 inches.

2. Which area in Water World is the largest?

A．Oceana.

B．Lakeland.

C．Rainforest River.

3. What is the most popular attraction in Oceana?

A．The sink.

B．The basin.

C．The wave pool.

4. What is the speaker mainly talking about?

A．The plan for a family trip.

B．The introduction of a water park.

C．The rules of outdoor water activities.