2 . Do you know what to do when there is an emergency? By calling the police, you can protect yourself and those around you.

Call the police in all of the following emergencies:

◆A crime, such as a theft, especially if it is still in progress.

◆A car accident, especially if someone is injured.

◆Domestic violence (家庭暴力), such as a child being mistreated.

◆Anything else that seems like an emergency.

◆What should you do when you call the police?

◆Dial 110 (the emergency number in China; the number varies from one country to another—in the U. S., you dial 911 to call the police). Stay calm when calling and give your name, address and phone number. Then, tell the person why you are calling (What happened? Where did it happen? When did it happen? Is it still in progress?). Follow any instructions you are given. For example, the dispatcher (调度员) might say, “Stay on the line” or “Leave the building”.

◆If you dial the emergency number by mistake, do not hang up. Doing so could make the dispatcher think an emergency really exists. Instead, just tell the person that you called by mistake. Most police departments have a communication center. The communication center staff reach police officers by radio. Police officers carry headsets, like earphones, to stay in touch with the communication center.

1. When calling the police, you DON’T need to give ________ to the dispatcher.

A．your name	B．your phone number
C．your ID card number	D．some details of the emergency

2. What should you do if you dial the emergency number by mistake?

A．Power off your phone.	B．Tell the dispatcher you called by mistake.
C．Hang up your phone at once.	D．Go to a police station to explain.

3. What do the communication center staff in police departments do?

A．Monitor police officers.	B．Answer emergency calls.
C．Tell people what to do in an emergency.	D．Reach police officers when there is an emergency.

4. What is the aim of the passage?

A．To tell people when and how to call the police.	B．To introduce a police officer’s duties.
C．To share the author’s experience.	D．To thank the police.

3 . The “Got Talent” crew is one of the pioneers in finding and publicizing music talent and has been giving the world some of its most favorite artists for almost two decades. In 2023, “Britain’s Got Talent” (BGT) uncovered a musical genius named Malakai Bayoh who impressed the audience with perfect high-note singing.

The London-based 13-year-old boy appeared for the show’s audition (海选) in April, 2023 and was accompanied by his mom and sister. “My big dream is to be an opera singer. I started singing at 7,” said Malakai to the BGT team. He then added jokingly, “My mom made me join the choir because she’s very bossy.” The teenager mentioned she was his biggest fan.

Malakai’s mom was worried as he was about to perform and said, “It scares me because, on his first show, somebody heckled (对……起哄) him. It was sad to see someone boo a child on stage because it might destroy his confidence completely.” Contrary to his mom’s fear, Malakai set the stage on fire singing a beautiful song and the entire crowd was impressed by his amazing voice. As he ended his song, the audience and the judges gave him a big round of applause. The performance won him Simon Cowell’s Golden Buzzer, sending him straight to the semi-finals of the show.

The other judges called Malakai’s performance “perfect” and “heavenly”. His angelic voice blew the audience away and the judges thanked the teen for coming to the show. Malakai went on to become one of the finalists of the show and signed a record deal with Universal Music.

Malakai’ s audition at the BGT went viral on social media, “I’m a trained singer, and a music teacher by profession, and sang this song as a young performer myself. I can say with absolute certainty this is the best I’ve ever heard this song sung, with proper technique and proper breathing. This boy is a gifted singer,” @mayacorinne878 posted.

1. What made Malakai’s mom feel worried?

A．The judge’s expression.	B．Her son’s performance on stage.
C．A bad experience.	D．Her son’s difficulty in singing in public.

2. What does the phrase “set the stage on fire” in paragraph 3 imply about Malakai’s performance?

A．He accidentally caused a literal fire during his performance.

B．His performance was extremely passionate and energetic.

C．His performance received the lowest rating possible.

D．He refused to perform unless certain conditions were met.

3. What can be inferred about Malakai’s talent?

A．He has average talent but is well-received due to his age.

B．He has exceptional talent that is recognized by both professionals and the public.

C．He has talent, but his performance was not enough to send him to the semi-finals.

D．He lacks talent, but his story touched the hearts of the audience.

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．The rise of a young opera singer.	B．The impact of social media on music talent.
C．The history of “Got Talent” shows.	D．The challenges faced by young performers.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. When did the man come back?

A．On Monday.

B．On Saturday.

C．On Sunday.

2. What did the man do in Leeds?

A．He visited a park.

B．He designed a product.

C．He made a presentation.

8 . Why won’t the woman go to the mall today?

A．The weather is too cold.

B．It will be crowded.

C．She prefers to go to a park.

9 . What does the woman ask the man to do?

A．Take his temperature.

B．Take a slow breath.

C．Have a health check.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How much does an entrance ticket cost?

A．Two dollars.

B．Five dollars.

C．Seven dollars.

2. How does the woman pay?

A．In cash.

B．By cheque.

C．By credit card.