1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How many kids are there in John’s family?

A．Two.

B．Three.

C．Four.

2. What does John’s father look like?

A．He’s strong and has brown hair.

B．He’s thin and wears glasses.

C．He’s tall and has blond hair.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Which of the following does the man dislike?

A．Eggs.

B．Lemons.

C．Milk.

2. What will the man do next?

A．Complete his work.

B．Help prepare lunch.

C．Get the woman some water.

3 . What is the woman going to do?

A．Go for a walk.

B．Have an interview.

C．Buy some milk.

4 . If you want to fill your shelves with the best books of all time, you’re in the right place.

Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein (1974)

The imagination of Shel Silverstein is on full display in this classic collection of short stories and poems. The book is truly one of the best poetry books of all time because of its staying power for children. The stories of this American poet, author, singer and folk artist have something for everyone.

Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy (1878)

Most critics regard it as one of the most typical literary love stories. The author’s Russian tale of unfortunate lovers is filled with fascinating quotes like, “He stepped down, trying not to look long at her, as if she were the sun, yet he saw her, like the sun, even without looking.” This one belongs on any book collector’s shelf.

The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery (1943)

It is a timeless tale of a prince’s journey in search of adventure. What he finds, however, are interactions with adults who leave him so upset. It’s one of the most appealing short books we’ve ever read and also one of the most widely read children’s classics all over the world.

The Shining by Stephen King (1977)

The master of mystery must be included in any list of books you should read in a lifetime. That’s why you will find it here. Horror fans take note: This is one of the scariest and best Stephen King books of all time.

1. In which book can we read about unfortunate lovers?

A．Anna Karenina.	B．The Shining.
C．The Little Prince.	D．Where the Sidewalk Ends.

2. Which writer is good at telling a timeless journey of adventure?

A．Shel Silverstein.	B．Stephen King.
C．Antoine de Saint-Exupery.	D．Leo Tolstoy.

3. What do Where the Sidewalk Ends and The Shining have in common?

A．They are both novels.

B．They are both for children.

C．They are both about adults.

D．They were both written in the 1970s.

6 . What does the man imply?

A．His wife adores the hat.

B．The woman’s hat bothers him.

C．His wife finds the hat disgusting.

7 . Where does the conversation probably take place?

A．In a stadium.

B．In a cafeteria.

C．In a hotel.

8 . Long ago, poems were recited loud instead of being written down. Back when the Greeks first started the Olympics, they held poetry _________ as well as athletic competitions.

Now, poetry competitions have been revived. This year 120,000 high school students competed in the first Poetry Out Loud national recitation competition,_________ poems from memory for $100,000 in prize money.

The first competitions were held in classrooms. The winners went on to school wide contests, and then they competed in city and state competitions. _________, the 50 state champions, along with the _________ of the District of Columbia came to Washington D.C. last week for the last showdown. After the 51 champions competed _________ another, 12 went on to the _________. Then the field was narrowed to five. The final five had one last chance to “perform” a poem. The overall champ, Jackson Hille, a high school senior from Ohio,_________ a $20,000 scholarship. The National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation _________ Poetry Out Loud, because they realized that hearing a poem performed is a different experience from _________ it on a page.

It’s not just a matter of saying the words in the right order. It’s the tone of __________, the pauses, the gestures and the attitude of the person performing that bring the__________ to life. “Each time we hear somebody recite a poem, we understand again what we found __________ and interesting about it,” said National Public Radio Broadcaster Scott Simon, master of ceremonies for the finals. Hearing it in a new voice offers something new to the listeners.

Not only do the people hearing poems have a(n) __________ experience, but__________ and presenting poems helps the participants understand those poems in a new way. Another __________ of a competition such as Poetry Out Loud is that the participants learn public speaking skills that can help them for life.

1.

A．connections

B．contests

C．contacts

D．compositions

2.

A．performing

B．hearing

C．admiring

D．comprehending

3.

A．However

B．Besides

C．Finally

D．Therefore

4.

A．poet

B．performer

C．student

D．champion

5.

A．against

B．for

C．in

D．at

6.

A．finals

B．competitions

C．activities

D．ceremonies

7.

A．awarded

B．won

C．rewarded

D．achieved

8.

A．set off

B．set up

C．put off

D．put out

9.

A．acquiring

B．finding

C．hearing

D．reading

10.

A．drama

B．rhyme

C．voice

D．poetry

11.

A．literature

B．history

C．art

D．words

12.

A．fresh

B．innocent

C．amusing

D．confusing

13.

A．wonderful

B．pleasant

C．unforgettable

D．new

14.

A．learning

B．writing

C．memorizing

D．selecting

15.

A．feature

B．benefit

C．satisfaction

D．option

9 . What are the speakers talking about?

A．A skirt.

B．An apartment.

C．A birthday party.

10 . That’s my bag. But where is________(you)? (用所给词的正确形式填空)