1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who might the woman be?

A．A famous pianist.

B．A news broadcaster.

C．The hostess of a cultural activity.

2. What did Daniel Robinson do at the age of 10?

A．He wrote his own music.

B．He started learning the piano.

C．He joined the Julliard School.

3. What will Daniel Robinson do?

A．Give a speech.

B．Give a concert.

C．Sign some books.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What’s the discounted price of the blouse?

A．$58.

B．$54.

C．$50.

2. What does the man say about the blouses on the Internet?

A．They are cheaper.

B．They are out of style.

C．The quality is not as good.

3. Why does the man agree to sell the blouse for $47?

A．He is in a hurry.

B．The woman is a regular customer.

C．Something is wrong with it.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What did the woman say about the handbag?

A．It cost her fifty dollars.

B．She paid full price for it last month.

C．She left it somewhere on the fifth floor.

2. What was one of the items in the woman’s handbag?

A．Her passport.

B．Her car keys.

C．Three hundred dollars cash.

3. What did the woman want to buy after she left the cafe?

A．Something to read.

B．Something to eat.

C．Something to listen to.

4 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

It’d be hard to look at pictures of Fenghuang Ancient Town without feeling drawn to the place. Lying in the southwest of Hunan province, the scenic town     1     (regard) as one of China’s most attractive places.

Fenghuang Ancient Town is     2    exceptionally well-preserved ancient town and it features unique ethnic(民族的) languages, customs, arts and many     3     (impress) architectural remains of Ming and Qing styles. The careful     4     (select) of the town site, layout (布局) planning and construction have made wonderful use of the mountain landscape and the water flow    5     (create) a harmonious relationship between human residence and nature. Over 200 ancient residential buildings, some 20 large or small streets and ancient town gate towers are well preserved there. They have given a full display of the intelligence and wisdom of those ancient    6     (architect).

Another element    7    makes Fenghuang unique is its ethnic makeup. Many local residents, both historically and in the present, belong to either the Miao or, Tujia minority. As such, the local architecture, like the typical stilt houses (吊脚楼)    8    (be) unique within China.

Fenghuang Ancient Town has also received modern additions. Every night, the town’s buildings are    9    (beautiful) lit it up, with tourists wandering through the streets    10     fun.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What competition did Eric enter last year?

A．Biology.

B．Chemistry.

C．Math.

2. What do we know about Mr. Geller?

A．He is an organizer of the competition.

B．He will come back to school next Wednesday.

C．He is a chemistry teacher.

3. What will Eric do next?

A．Prepare for a match.

B．Meet his classmates.

C．Go to the city center.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What happened to Angie?

A．She was absent from school.

B．She was hit by a car.

C．She was ill.

2. What will Suzie do first?

A．Go to the hospital.

B．Finish her homework.

C．Take part in a competition.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does Jody probably do on Friday afternoons?

A．She does the cleaning.

B．She has a meeting.

C．She does her homework in the library.

2. What is the boy’s attitude toward the classes in senior high school?

A．Annoyed.

B．Excited.

C．Worried.

3. How many classes does the boy have every day now?

A．Three.

B．Five.

C．Eight.

4. Which club will the boy join after going to senior high school?

A．A tennis club.

B．A science club.

C．A basketball club.

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is an advantage of learning idioms according to the speaker?

A．It can make you sound like a native speaker.

B．It can improve your English test scores.

C．It can increase your knowledge about animals.

2. Which idiom means being patient?

A．Nest egg.

B．Dog days.

C．Hold your horse.

3. What day is it today?

A．Sunday.

B．Saturday.

C．Friday.

4. What will the speaker talk about next week?

A．Colors.

B．Animals.

C．Food.

9 . Four Best Christmas Markets in Italy

Bolzano

Bolzano market is one of the largest in Italy and one of the first markets in the country. It is the ideal place to join the festive activities. You’ll find a large Christmas tree decorated with lights. Besides, there are little wooden houses filled with traditional gifts, candles, crafts and so much more which can give a medieval (中世纪的) feeling.

Turin

The market in Turin is a traditional Italian Christmas market and one of the first markets in the country. It is decorated with Christmas lights and decorations. Here you’ll find hand-made goods in a typical Piedmontese style as well as famous chocolates from Turin.

Venice

Piazza San Marco is home to Venice’s Christmas market. During this time the city turns into a small Christmas village with unique decoration, lights and lots of cheers. There are dozens of Christmas trees as well as little wooden shops and visitors from all around the world. Shops offer the best treats you’ll ever taste, traditional street food and hand-made goods.

Milan

One of the longest running Christmas markets in Milan, is a sight worth seeing. The market dates back to the 1500s when it was once an event to allow locals to pay their respects to Sant’ Ambrogio. Today, there are over 300 stalls (货摊) decorated with lights and selling hand-made goods.

There are so many Christmas markets to enjoy. Start planning your Italy escape today. Are you ready to get into the festive spirit?

1. What do Bolzano and Turin have in common?

A．Both are the earliest created markets in Italy.

B．Both make visitors feel in the Middle Ages.

C．Both provide hand-made chocolates.

D．Both sell gifts in wooden houses.

2. What is special about Venice?

A．Its history.	B．Its decoration.
C．Its traditional sea food.	D．Its local people.

3. Which place suits visitors who want to enjoy it for a few more days?

A．Bolzano.

B．Turin.

C．Venice.

D．Milan.

10 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

This weekend a marathon took place in Salzburg, the city in     1     I’m currently living. I’ve never run for more than half an hour so I’m     2     (amaze) that some people manage to keep going for over four hours!

Running is     3     (difficulty) because you have to motivate yourself to keep going—it’s more solitary than a team sport. I used to get really out of     4     (breathe) while running and it didn’t feel good at all! Now I     5     (actual) enjoy going for a jog along the river in Salzburg,     6     (feel) my muscles working and breathing in the fresh air.

    7     (challenge) exercise is always rewarding. Hiking is fun because all     8     hard work, walking uphill, comes at the beginning of the day. Then at the top of the mountain you can enjoy the view and some well-earned chocolate! At the end of the day, you feel like you     9     (achieve) something.

This just shows that perseverance pays off —     10     you work hard, you can succeed.