1 . Let’s be honest, if anyone could need some extra care, it’s Mom! Moms are constantly taking care of others, so on Mother’s Day, why not spoil Mom with everything she needs to give herself a much-needed mommy timeout.

Nespresso VertuoPlus

For many moms, self-care starts first thing in the morning with the help of a little, or a lot, of coffee. The Nespresso VertuoPlus can make the perfect cup of coffee that can only be described as “heaven in a cup”. This machine, which tops our list of best single-serve coffee makers also comes with a starter set of capsules in a variety of flavors.

Get Nespresso VertuoPlus at Amazon for $178.55.

Lemon Zest+ Sage Oil Reed Diffuser

Among all the household chaos moms are dealing with, this fresh gift will help Mom feel relaxed every time she takes a moment to breathe. It comes in a pretty glass vial with eight reed sticks to keep Mom’s house smelling great for weeks. They can excite people who make ends meet. They’re neutral enough to fit in with any decoration, so go ahead and buy a few so Mom can use them throughout her home.

Get the Lemon Zest+ Sage Oil Reed Diffuser at Target for $10.

Jo Malone

If your mom considers smelling like a fresh, summer breeze as part of her self-care routine, then Jo Malone’s Nectarine Blossom and Honey Cologne is the perfect perfume choice. It’s a light fragrance that smells slightly sweet. Fair warning if Mom is shy: People will want to sniff her.

Get Jo Malone at Sephora for $ 75.

Murad Vita-C Triple Exfoliating Facial

It’s hard to think of a better self-care gift for Mom than a luxurious spa facial, but what if Mom could get similar results, right from home? Mom will feel and look like she’s fresh from the spa in less than 10 minutes with the Vita-C Triple Exfoliating Facial from Murad. The formula contains Vitamin C (known to brighten skin), exfoliators to scrub away dead skin cells and it works on all skin types.

Get Murad Vita-C Triple Exfoliating Facial at Amazon for $ 79.

1. What can be bought for Mom who needs a morning pick-her-up?

A．Nespresso VertuoPlus.	B．Lemon Zest+ Sage Oil Reed Diffuser.
C．Jo Malone.	D．Murad Vita-C Triple Exfoliating Facial.

2. Which of the following best describes Lemon Zest+ Sage Oil Reed Diffuser?

A．Expensive.

B．Portable.

C．Unappealing.

D．Affordable.

3. What do the list gifts have in common?

A．They can be purchased at Amazon.	B．They’re self-care goods for Mom.
C．They fit the mom on her feet all day.	D．They’re favored by those keeping neat.

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What does the center aim to do?

A．Offer a relaxing place for sick people to recover.

B．Encourage people to live a healthy life.

C．Provide a colorful life for the retired people.

2. What advice does the speaker give about exercising?

A．Doing exercise after lunchtime.

B．Exercising as planned.

C．Trying all kinds of exercise.

3. What entertainment does the center offer?

A．Relaxing in the garden.

B．Watching TV.

C．Holding parties.

4. How can the members have newspapers sent to their rooms?

A．By informing the library of demands.

B．By paying a little more booking fee.

C．By contacting the people at reception.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What will John get?

A．A football.

B．A bike.

C．A toy car.

2. Who is learning Chinese probably?

A．Jack.

B．John.

C．Jane.

3. When will the woman buy the gifts?

A．On Sunday.

B．On Friday.

C．On Saturday.

4. Why will the man take the kids to the McDonald’s?

A．To keep a secret.

B．To make them quiet.

C．To have lunch.

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What makes it easier for scientists to count the number of elephants?

A．Few trees.

B．Few elephants.

C．Clearer footprints.

2. How many forest elephants are there in Gabon at present?

A．About 50,000.

B．About 60,000.

C．About 95,000.

3. What is a threat to forest elephants in Gabon?

A．The bad weather.

B．The lack of food.

C．Land clearing.

5 . How does the man know his destination?

A．Someone will guide him there.

B．The stop will be called out.

C．His partner will tell him.

6 . 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the man probably doing?

A．Hosting a program.

B．Listening to the radio.

C．Studying abroad.

2. Whom did the woman live with while studying in Britain?

A．Her classmates.

B．Her host family.

C．Her parents.

3. How was the woman’s life in Spain?

A．Boring.

B．Nice.

C．Hard.

4. What do we know about Sydney?

A．It is full of international students.

B．It is the most livable city in the world.

C．It is hard for students to get part-time jobs.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the man ask the woman to do?

A．Lend him some books.

B．Keep an eye on his books.

C．Eat with her girlfriends.

2. What does Alice plan to do tonight?

A．Go to the movies.

B．Go to the bookstore.

C．Solve the problem.

3. Why did the man refuse Alice’s suggestion?

A．They had a fight.

B．He caught a cold.

C．He had no money.

4. How will Alice feel if she sees the man over there?

A．Angry.

B．Excited.

C．Worried.

8 . One afternoon, I had to drive through down town Houston during rush hour. As I was ________ slowly along the loop, I came upon a construction slowdown. The loop has an exit, putting more ________ onto the freeway.

As I ________ the final stretch inside the loop, the traffic nearly came to a stop. As we inched slowly forward, the road ________ to two lanes from four lanes. In Houston, during rush hour, that’s a huge problem.

I was ________ going to be late for my next client appointment, but there was nothing I could do. Therefore, I had to be ________. As I inched forward, I ________ an 18-wheeler sitting on the right side of the road with the left blinker on. He’s trying to merge into traffic, but no one ________ to let him in.

A ________ came to me. As I got closer, I moved across the line so that I was in the middle of both lanes. When I got directly behind him, I ________ my lights as I turned my car almost sideways to be certain to ________ both lanes.

Horns were louder, but what happened next stunned everyone to silence. The truck driver ________ his 18-wheeler into my lane and stopped his truck. He then stepped out onto the step on the side of his truck, turned, looked directly at me, took off his cowboy hat, ________ it to me and took a full bow. He then got back into his truck and drove on.

His ________ made me feel so good. I also feel certain that I am not the only person who witnessed that bow and I was affected deeply by his act of kindness and ________.

1.

A．rushing

B．traveling

C．touring

D．wandering

2.

A．jams

B．noise

C．crowds

D．lights

3.

A．started

B．passed

C．parked

D．approached

4.

A．enlarged

B．cleaned

C．narrowed

D．increased

5.

A．regularly

B．obviously

C．merely

D．casually

6.

A．alarmed

B．astonished

C．curious

D．calm

7.

A．spotted

B．guarded

C．acknowledged

D．helped

8.

A．backed off

B．slowed down

C．checked out

D．set out

9.

A．riddle

B．turn

C．solution

D．luck

10.

A．flashed

B．shut

C．fixed

D．plugged

11.

A．ease

B．block

C．excite

D．reward

12.

A．dragged

B．led

C．paused

D．pulled

13.

A．tipped

B．left

C．dropped

D．guided

14.

A．humor

B．reaction

C．skill

D．effort

15.

A．generousness

B．wisdom

C．gratitude

D．popularity

9 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How old was the speaker when his cat died?

A．Six.

B．Seven.

C．Eight.

2. What did Tabby do with the speaker?

A．It slept on his legs.

B．It watched TV with him.

C．It gave him hugs.

3. Where did the father hide the cat?

A．In his car.

B．In his bag.

C．Inside his jacket.

4. What did the father give the speaker at last?

A．A black cat.

B．A white cat.

C．A brown cat.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the movie the speakers mention based on?

A．A real life event.

B．A good novel.

C．A famous play.

2. What does the man say about the box office of the movie?

A．It has got to the top.

B．It is beyond his expectation.

C．It will continue to grow.

3. What type of movies does the man prefer?

A．Thrillers.

B．Comedies.

C．Science fiction movies.