1 . What will the man do for his daughter’s birthday?

A．Buy a present.

B．Plan a weekend trip.

C．Have a barbecue.

2 . How old is Jack?

A．38.

B．43.

C．48.

3 . Why can’t the man help the woman?

A．He has lost his way.

B．He doesn’t want to help her.

C．He is not familiar with the area.

4 . How will the speakers go to the Sports Complex?

A．By taxi.

B．By bus.

C．By subway.

5 . What will the man do tonight?

A．Go to the cinema.

B．Look after the baby.

C．Go shopping

6 . Where does the woman work now?

A．In a college.

B．In a company.

C．In the City Bank.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where did the woman go at the weekend?

A．The city centre.

B．The forest park.

C．The man’s home.

2. How did the man spend his weekend?

A．Packing for a move.

B．Going out with Jenny.

C．Looking for a new house.

3. What will the woman do for the man?

A．Take Henry to hospital.

B．Stay with his kid.

C．Look after his pet.

8 . Hiring Now

Copy Editor

Location:Beijing, China

Contract Length: Minimum 12-month commitment

CGTN Digital is seeking an experienced copy editor to join its growing team of devoted, passionate journalists in Beijing. The ideal candidate will have experience working accurately and carefully, in a fast-paced news environment. They will be positive, energetic and totally committed to the highest journalistic standards. They will also have the ability to read and edit scripts (讲稿）critically; make edits consistent with CGTN's one and accuracy; and spot spelling, punctuation, grammar, and syntax(句法）mistakes consistently.

●Edit existing news content
●Repurpose existing content for various online platforms
●Work together with other journalists
●Have an interest in international and Chinese news

Minimum Qualifications ●At least 3+ years of relevant experience in editing and fact-checking ●Native-level knowledge of the English language ●An eye for detail and ability to produce spotless copy ●Ability to multitask and work as a team player ●University degree

Apply by sending a CV and a detailed cover letter, including your current and expected salary, along with any relevant work samples by e-mail to: cgtndigital @cgtn.com.

1. What aspects does CGTN Digital focus on while choosing a copy editor?

A．Individualism and interest.

B．Nationality and ability.

C．Age and gender.

D．Experience and competence.

2. Which of the following basic requirements should job applicants meet?

A．Little experience in correcting mistakes.

B．Native-level fluency in the English language.

C．Ability to spot mistaken details in the copy.

D．Competence to perform a single task independently.

3. What should an applicant offer when applying for this job?

A．A brief cover letter.

B．A self-introduction video.

C．Work samples related to this job.

D．Current and expected bonus.

9 . Dad is a reserved man of few words but is always strict. What's more, he is quite _______ from other fathers and he believes a dutiful _______ is the product of the stick.

When I was 8, Dad _______ himself outside in the day time because of his tight schedule but began to take me to task for whatever I did _______ at table after supper. He would _______ me with a belt, leaving my arms many   _______. I was emotionally upset and disturbed, so I used to _______ with other kids in the neighborhood and Dad would _______ me more heavily the next time, making it impossible for me to _______ on my lessons. Everything went from bad to __________ for me so much that I even couldn't __________ out the English alphabet. Later, I was even   __________ into a reformatory school（少年管教所）.

This time bitter tears were in his eyes, __________, "Son, it is not that I don't love you, but that I should not have been so angry at your __________ to live up to my expectations!"

Twenty years later, the Ph. D. graduation ceremony was around the __________ and my parents were __________ invited to show up. Dad didn't say a single word in praise of me but __________ bitterly again this time, and at this very moment, my mind was filled with mixed __________ and I stood on the stage with warm tears __________ up in my eyes： the first time you shed tears bitterly for my being __________, but this time you did so for my being a Ph. D.

1.

A．optimistic

B．different

C．stupid

D．positive

2.

A．father

B．friend

C．enemy

D．son

3.

A．busied

B．blamed

C．praised

D．teased

4.

A．right

B．acceptable

C．wrong

D．amusing

5.

A．blow

B．frighten

C．confuse

D．pat

6.

A．spots

B．stains

C．symptoms

D．scars

7.

A．correspond

B．fight

C．debate

D．explore

8.

A．polish

B．scold

C．belt

D．criticize

9.

A．depend

B．take

C．turn

D．concentrate

10.

A．better

B．worse

C．healthier

D．poorer

11.

A．pick

B．write

C．bring

D．give

12.

A．cast

B．moved

C．led

D．pointed

13.

A．reading

B．screaming

C．saying

D．laughing

14.

A．success

B．review

C．service

D．failure

15.

A．corner

B．crossing

C．center

D．pavement

16.

A．accidentally

B．honorably

C．casually

D．unwillingly

17.

A．sang

B．whispered

C．smiled

D．cried

18.

A．problems

B．sentences

C．emotions

D．words

19.

A．rising

B．going

C．welling

D．keeping

20.

A．naughty

B．warmhearted

C．independent

D．outgoing

10 . The Top 4 Beaches on the East Coast

Nantucket, Massachusetts

Great point, at the easternmost end of the island of Nantucket, is one of the most secret beaches in the world. That's because you need a four﹣wheel drive vehicle and a beach permit to get there. Once you do, you'll find miles of beachfront and a historic lighthouse.

Block Island, Rhode Island

Accessible by ferry, Block Island oozes New England charm. It's worth the effort to get to Mohegan Bluffs, where you can experience a set of 141 wooden steps leading down to the sand. With clay cliffs and a view that reaches Montauk at the eastern tip of Long Island, this beach is especially unique.

East Hampton, New York

Named the best beach in the county in 2013, Main Beach in East Hampton is known for its wide stretch of sand plus a snack bar, bathrooms, and lockers. On﹣site parking is only available to village residents but there are free beach shuttles available.

Jekyll Island, Georgia

Located off the coast of Georgia, this 5, 700﹣acre barrier island is famous for its nesting sea turtles and hermit crabs. Glory Beach got its name because producers of the 1989 movie Glory, featuring Matthew Broderick, Morgan Freeman, and Denzel Washington, built a long boardwalk to the beach that remains in place.

1. Which has one of the most private beaches in the world?

A．Jekyll Island, Georgia.

B．Block Island, Rhode Island.

C．Nantucket, Massachusetts.

D．East Hampton, New York.

2. What may attract the visitors to go to Mohegan Bluffs?

A．Climbing the clay cliffs.

B．Experiencing the warm sand.

C．Admiring the scenery of Montauk.

D．Walking along a set of 141 wooden steps.

3. What can we learn about Jekyll Island according to the passage?

A．Jekyll Island is famous for its nesting sea fishes and hermit crabs.

B．Jekyll Island is located on the east coast of the United States.

C．There is a wide boardwalk to Glory Beach on Jekyll Island.

D．Glory Beach is named after the producers of the movie Glory.