1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What are the speakers doing?

A．Discussing their schedule.

B．Packing for a journey.

C．Deciding on a present.

2. What does Jacques like doing?

A．Swimming.

B．Playing basketball.

C．Reading books on modern art.

3. What will the speakers most probably do next?

A．Find a basketball.

B．Leave home.

C．Call a taxi.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What are the speakers talking about?

A．New Year in Canada.

B．Plans for a holiday.

C．A school in New Zealand.

2. Why does the woman like to go to Canada for her holiday?

A．Canada is cool.

B．She likes the cold weather.

C．She can have a sun bath.

3. What’s the weather like in New Zealand at this time of year?

A．Cold.

B．Cool.

C．Hot.

4. What will the man do in New Zealand?

A．Meet Mary.

B．Stay with his aunt.

C．Celebrate a festival.

3 . Four best thrift (节俭) stores in New York

Housing Works

•Address: NYC Multiple Locations

•Opening Hours: 11 am-7 pm Monday-Saturday; 12 pm-5 pm Sunday

Housing Works has locations offering many second-hand treasures all throughout the city, including the Upper East Side. It’s a great place for thrifters living in the area or visiting the neighborhood. Whether you’re looking for clothing, shoes, or even furniture, Housing Works is always worth the stop. The stores also support the unhoused and those living with HIV/AIDS, so you know you’re helping out a great cause by shopping there.

Chelsea Flea

•Address: 729 West 25th St, btw 6 Ave + B’ way
•Opening Hours: 8 am-4 pm Saturday-Sunday

Open year round on Saturdays and Sundays, the Chelsea Flea market is truly a full weekend adventure! There are thrift shops selling everything from antiques to jewelry (珠宝), and even great food options. And of course, you’ll find many sellers offering some of the coolest and most unique vintage (老式的) clothing in all of NYC!

AuH20

•Address: 84 E 7th St, NY, NY 10003
•Opening Hours: 12 pm-7 pm Tuesday-Sunday

This is definitely one of the best places to find a bargain on clothes. You can find tons of items priced between $5-$40, so you won’t blow your budget even if you pick out a few new pieces. This neighborhood store is a highlight of the East Village shopping scene, and should be on everyone’s list of the best thrift stores in NYC.

Celene’s Thrift Shop

•Address: 568 Grandview Ave, Queens, NY, 11385
•Opening Hours: 9 am--7 pm Monday-Saturday; Closed Sunday

Definitely one of the friendliest thrift stores in New York, this is a small but crowded space that offers tons of cool and unique vintage clothes and items. It’s such a great environment to shop, and you can always find what you’re looking for or something you didn’t even know you needed!

1. What is special about Housing Works?

A．It is closed on holidays.	B．It supports charitable causes.
C．It is famous for its vintage treasures.	D．It is limited to a few specific places.

2. Where can customers buy cheap clothes after 6 pm on Sunday?

A．AuH20.

B．Chelsea Flea.

C．Housing Works.

D．Celene’s Thrift Shop.

3. What do Chelsea Flea and Celene’s Thrift Shop have in common?

A．They offer a friendly dining experience.	B．They are open every day all year round.
C．They have the same opening hours.	D．They sell special vintage clothing.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the man say about the conference?

A．Well-organized.

B．Important.

C．Boring.

2. Why does the man think fewer people made a big difference?

A．They can make decisions more quickly.

B．There are enough time for all speakers.

C．They can save more money.

3. What did people only complain about?

A．The hotel.

B．The restaurant.

C．The conference room.

5 . Alice, age 9:"Mom, do I have to brush my hair today?"

Me: Um, yes, it would be great if you could brush your hair every day!

In Alice's world, brushing her hair was an inconvenient nuisance(令人讨厌的事).I knew back then that this feeling would not last forever. One day I would pry (撬开) her hairbrush out of her hand and tear her away from the mirror. Five years later, my prediction has come true.

At age 14, there is no such thing for Alice as a spur-of-the-moment(一时兴起的) trip outside of the house. She is, indeed, obsessed with her physical appearance. Hair has to be brushed, makeup applied, and clothes changed many times before she can even think about leaving the house.

We have spoken at length about how looks don't matter and that being a good, kind and compassionate person in this world is way more important than any aesthetic(审美观).Each time we have this conversation, Alice reminds me that she knows technically looks aren't important. But when she looks good on the outside, she feels more confident on the inside. In turn, that makes her a kinder, more compassionate and more understanding person.

So while I will never be happy to see my daughter try on many shirts only to pick the first one she tried, or spend an hour getting ready for an event when the rest of the family were ready in 10 minutes, I know this is something she needs to do. Creating an identity for herself as an individual outside of her family unit is a natural and necessary part of the teenage process.

And just as she learned over the years that hair-brushing is probably a good idea, so will she hopefully learn that sometimes it's okay to go out in a less-than-perfect outfit or without makeup. Somewhere deep down,her freewheeling 9-year-old self still knows that.

1. What was the author's prediction about Alice?

A．She would avoid looking in the mirror.

B．She would refuse to stay at home all the time.

C．She would be very concerned about her appearance.

D．She would forget to brush her hair before going out.

2. Why does Alice spend time on her appearance?

A．To impress others.	B．To make herself feel better.
C．To display her unique personality.	D．To attract kind people as friends.

3. What is the author's attitude toward Alice's behavior?

A．Worried.

B．Indifferent.

C．Disappointed.

D．Understanding.

4. What lesson does the author hope Alice will learn?

A．She cannot meet everyone's needs.

B．She should learn some makeup skills.

C．She needs to learn a lot as she grows up.

D．She doesn't always have to go out with a perfect image.

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who are the listeners?

A．Parents.

B．Students.

C．Teachers.

2. What is the purpose of the museum?

A．To show more computers.

B．To help school children.

C．To develop the industry.

3. Why does the company invite the listeners?

A．To get some advice.

B．To sell them computers.

C．To introduce the history of the company.

4. When will the speaker come back?

A．In half an hour.

B．In an hour.

C．In more than an hour.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is wrong with the man?

A．He needs to see a doctor.	B．He often feels tired.
C．He didn’t sleep well last night.

2. What did the man’s doctor say?

A．There was nothing serious.	B．He needed further check.
C．He should rest and eat well.

3. What caused the man’s sickness?

A．Staying up too late.

B．Doing too much sports.

C．Changeable weather in spring.

4. What will the woman do next?

A．Go running.

B．Have a rest.

C．Play ping-pong.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where did the woman go on Saturday?

A．A farm.

B．A garden.

C．A park.

2. What was the problem with the tree?

A．It was too small to live on.

B．It was too expensive to get.

C．It was too long to put in the car.

3. What was the weather like that day?

A．Warm.

B．Hot.

C．Cold.

9 . ______ is well-known that Chinese has the largest number of native speakers.

A．This

B．What

C．It

D．That

10 . Mary is quite patient and helpful, making her one of the most ______ teachers among the students.

A．active

B．popular

C．determined

D．efficient