1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What did Eileen’s grandmother expect her to become?

A．A lawyer.

B．A writer.

C．A skier.

2. What inspires the speaker to follow Eileen’s example?

A．Her outgoing personality.

B．Her excellent skiing skills.

C．Her persistence and efforts.

3. Where is the talk probably being given?

A．At a studio.

B．In a classroom.

C．On a sports field.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why did the man go to Maria’s school last Friday?

A．To attend a speech.

B．To visit the library.

C．To interview her headmaster.

2. When will Maria go shopping?

A．This morning.

B．This afternoon.

C．Tomorrow morning.

3. What is the man busy doing?

A．Doing the housework.

B．Preparing for a party.

C．Writing a report.

4. What does the man ask Maria to do next?

A．Withdraw money.

B．Clean the living room.

C．Send out invitations.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What did David Blaine do on Wednesday?

A．He flew with balloons.

B．He jumped from an airplane.

C．He operated a hot air balloon.

2. What did David Blaine do to prepare for the act?

A．He made jumps from a plane.

B．He took a pilot license exam.

C．He trained for a long time.

3. What does the woman say about Mike?

A．He is cautious.

B．He is humorous.

C．He is adventurous.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. When did Andrew begin to read the book?

A．At 3:30 p.m.

B．At 4:00 p.m.

C．At 4:30 p.m.

2. How did Andrew get the book?

A．He bought it himself.

B．He got it from Mrs. Johnson.

C．He borrowed it from the library.

3. What will Andrew do with the book?

A．Lend it to the woman.

B．Write a review about it.

C．Share it with his classmates.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the man make the phone call?

A．The package was lost.

B．The package hasn’t been received.

C．The service in Dallas office is poor.

2. What does the woman promise to do?

A．Call Dallas office.

B．Return the money.

C．Phone the deliveryman.

6 . When you are storm chasing，most mornings start off in a cheap hotel trying to remember where you ended up the night before. This morning we were in Wichita，Kansas，midway through a project to _________ the dramatic and destructive weather that travels across the middle of the United States every spring.

We loaded the car with our _________, and off we went, driving under cloudless blue skies for hundreds of miles. Then we reached the border of our targeted storm and entered a dark scene of clouds and occasional rain. As we _________ the heart of the storm, we found ourselves _________ with high winds, violent rain, and severe hail (冰雹). Photographer Krystle, at the wheel, sped up to get in front of the storm, but it was moving too _________ . We could _________ keep pace with it.

Then we caught sight of something _________, created by the storm: a rain-wrapped tornado half a mile to our right. The chaotic conditions made it _________ for us to keep it in sight. We lost our cellphone signals and all the data we were desperately _________ for communication. We couldn't see beyond 20 feet. That was when Nick, our expedition (探险) leader and weather expert, called, “We have to flee.” Krystle __________ changed direction, driving the car north onto a country road,__________ the madness of that dangerous chase.

We weren't done. After a stretch of clear skies, we found another __________ waiting for us. This time, we __________ to get in front of it, stopping to photograph it and racing back to the car to __________ its extreme anger.

A little past midnight, we let the storm go. We watched as the lightning-filled cloud rolled away, displaying the night sky — a beautiful __________ for those reckless (不顾危险的) enough to seek it.

1.

A．recognize

B．transform

C．photograph

D．forecast

2.

A．investment

B．antiques

C．equipment

D．documents

3.

A．mentioned

B．identified

C．captured

D．approached

4.

A．struggling

B．comparing

C．engaged

D．filled

5.

A．gently

B．quickly

C．wildly

D．steadily

6.

A．instantly

B．gradually

C．exactly

D．hardly

7.

A．freezing

B．frightening

C．annoying

D．embarrassing

8.

A．efficient

B．contradictory

C．practical

D．tough

9.

A．dependent on

B．absorbed in

C．satisfied with

D．curious about

10.

A．precisely

B．frequently

C．literally

D．immediately

11.

A．predicting

B．examining

C．escaping

D．witnessing

12.

A．cloud

B．storm

C．car

D．road

13.

A．stuck

B．devoted

C．managed

D．proposed

14.

A．calm

B．ignore

C．challenge

D．avoid

15.

A．reward

B．excuse

C．ambition

D．thought

7 . In my last semester of college in the US, I struggled with the decision to move to New York to pursue an advertising career, or to stay in Florida to be near my loved ones. While I was leaning toward the latter, everyone kept telling me if I didn't go to New York, I would never make anything of myself or my career. Those statements made my blood boil, but also made me decide to stay in Florida.

I accepted a marketing coordinator (协调员) position with Coton Colors. I knew the company was growing fast, so it felt like a great place to begin my career. In Coton Colors, I tried to establish myself. I took on basic marketing tasks like helping with small campaigns or simple design. I started undertaking more tasks and discovering things I liked and excelled in. I continued to ask for more responsibilities, and before I knew it, I was leading meetings, directing support staff and taking off in my position.

I started getting in contact with some of my New York classmates. It seemed that most of them were still assistants, running to get coffee and make copies, without getting any useful experience. Those conversations helped me realize that I was in control of my own career. I didn't need to move to a big city to become an important part of a successful team-I was already part of one. I went to the CEO and asked to create and lead an events team. After only a few months, I worked around the clock to grow this branch while also continuing to maintain my regular job duties. In the end, all of my hard work and devotion paid I have watched myself grow from an entry-level college student to a valued member of a powerful management team. I have overcome many stereotypes (刻板印象) of my generation with my hard work and positive attitude.

1. Why did the author finally decide to start her career in Florida?

A．She knew that the industry in Florida has more potential.

B．She wanted to prove that she could achieve success there.

C．She had gotten an offer from a fast-growing company there.

D．She was advised by many people to stay near her loved ones

2. Which of the following best describes the author's job in Florida?

A．Promising

B．Stressful.

C．Peaceful.

D．Well-paid.

3. What contributed most to the author's success according to the text?

A．Her talent in marketing.

B．Her devotion to all her tasks.

C．Her patience with simple designs.

D．Her good luck in the work.

4. What does the author intend to tell us with the story?

A．No matter what others say, we should always have courage.

B．We should stay positive in spite of any difficulties that we meet.

C．Small cities are much better than bigger ones to begin a career in.

D．We can become a better self with hard work and determination.

8 . Tiny, Modest Ponds Are a Wonder of Nature

You may appreciate the mighty sea and those deep, dark lakes when it comes to waters.     1     However, ponds are an important body of water as they fight climate change, improve biodiversity, and help conservation. They are the unsung heroes of the natural world and are in the front line of climate action.

    2     In Switzerland, less than ten percent of the ponds of the last 200 years remain. And in the UK, less than a quarter of the ponds that existed at the start of the 20th century are still around.

The good news is that a European organization called PONDERFUL is trying to give ponds power by increasing people’s awareness of their importance. With help now on the way, Switzerland has made hundreds of new ponds, thus increasing the population of toads (蟾蜍) and frogs, including the endangered European tree frog.     3    

If you are thinking about creating a beautiful and enriching element to your garden this spring, consider a pond. Adding even a tiny pond to your garden can achieve natural wonders and will actually improve all other ecosystems. A pond becomes home to many plants and animals, as well as endangered species. It also offers a space for birds to bathe, cool off and drink.     4     Birds help with pollination (授粉), spread seeds, and control insects. Bats can eat hundreds of thousands of insects each night.

    5     You will create an island in an urban sea, a small home for birds, and will help protect many endangered species.

A．Your pond can make a difference.

B．Tiny ponds are usually ignored.

C．In turn, these creatures can benefit your garden.

D．People can have a great time by creating the ponds.

E．Small, shallow ponds are being rebuilt on former golf courses in the UK.

F．They are a shelter for frogs that eat insects and keep the ecosystem balanced.

G．However, despite their importance to the environment, ponds are simply disappearing.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What kind of bags does the woman use?

A．Paper.

B．Plastic.

C．Cloth.

2. What does the man probably think about paper bags?

A．They cost less than the other options.

B．They are equally bad as plastic bags.

C．They’re the best choice for the environment.

3. What does the man say about cloth bags?

A．They sell cheap at grocery stores.

B．They are expensive to produce.

C．They can be reused.

4. What are the speakers mainly talking about?

A．Shopping.

B．Traveling.

C．Recycling.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How did the man feel about the last flight?

A．Pleased.

B．Annoyed.

C．Concerned.

2. What did the woman do during the last flight?

A．She worked on the computer.

B．She had a sleep.

C．She watched movies.

3. Which city are the speakers going to?

A．Beijing.

B．Singapore City.

C．Haikou.