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 . It’s not so long ago that contactless card payments were exciting and new, but the technology is already old-hat. The new, better way to pay for things in shops? By using your phone to make a contactless payment.

Because traditionally, when you have paid with a card tap (轻敲) or using a chip and pin machine, ultimately the shop you are buying from will be noting down all of your card details.     1     And this could be a problem — it means that if the shop is hacked (侵入) or plays fast and loose with its data, you could find your card number exposed to the world.

However, when you tap to pay with your device, it generates a unique ID number for that deal and sends that instead. So you can pay for your goods and the shop can get your money.     2     That is to say, phone payments are smarter.

    3     If a pickpocket steals your card they can immediately use up the money. But if they get your phone, when the phone goes to pay it will typically perform a biometric check-it will ask for a finger-print or use the camera to look at your face, to check that you are who you say you are.

    4     Because of this added security, the limit (限额) is typically higher than for contactless cards. In the UK, it’s around £ 100 for most retailers-though some shops including most supermarkets let you spend much more with just a tap of the phone.

Want to give it a try? To actually set things up, go to your Wallet app and follow the instructions.     5     Then it will automatically recognise the numbers and connect with your bank. Usually you receive a text message with a special code on it. And then, well, you’re done. When you pay, hold your phone over the payment machine, and pay for your goods!

A．It helps to build the client list.

B．The setup process varies with banks.

C．No one needs to share any sensitive data.

D．It’s also more effective against the threat of thefts.

E．And phone payments are increasingly convenient too.

F．Typically this starts by scanning your card with your phone.

G．Therefore, it knows which bank account to take the money from.

3 . On a bright September day in the French Alps in 2022, John McAvoy was 38 kilometres into a very exhausting ultramarathon through rough mountain paths. Battling tiredness, he pushed his body and mind through the final leg of the race. With the finish arch in the famous town of Chamonix just four kilometres away and the cloud-topped peak of Mont Blanc high over him, McAvoy welled up with emotion.

In that moment, he felt so free and alive. It was quite the opposite from where his life had been a decade before. He had just been released from prison after serving a 10-year sentence.

Now 40 years old, McAvoy has spent the last 10 years rebuilding his life from one of crime to one with purpose. It was on this day, while running the ultramarathon, that he realized how impactful conquering (征服) this mountain run could be for inner-city kids like him. After all, sport had helped him live a normal life again and open up his world. It could do the same for others.

With the help of Youth Beyond Borders, McAvoy started the Alpine Run Project, which recently led 12 disadvantaged British young people through their own Mont Blanc races. The participants, from refugees (难民) to young reformed criminals and those who grew up in Children’s home, were matched with coaches, consultants and physiotherapists. After a six-month training program, the youth travelled to the Alps to meet up with McAvoy for their race.

McAvoy says the highlight of this project for him was watching Yasmin Mahamud, a 20-year-old refugee from Syria, run through the finish arch and into the arms of her new friends. It was a life-changing high for Mahamud, too-inspiring her to keep running, take up martial arts and go to university to study physiotherapy.

“It changed my point of view on life, says Mahamud. Pushing herself to complete the race gave her a brief experience of her own potential through hard work and devotion.” I will always be thankful to John for giving me this opportunity and guidance.

1. How did McAvoy feel before the finish arch?

A．He felt totally collapsed.	B．He was peaceful and hopeful.
C．He was satisfied with his pace.	D．He felt as if completely reborn.

2. What can we learn about McAvoy from paragraph 3?

A．He was a builder 10 years ago.	B．He realized the importance of sport.
C．He ran to make up for his past wrongs.	D．He had sympathy for the inner-city children.

3. Who most probably took part in the Mont Blanc races?

A．A running coach.

B．A travel lover.

C．A homeless teenager.

D．A skilled athlete.

4. What message does McAvoy’s story convey?

A．Live for the moment.	B．Dream big and climb high.
C．After the storm comes the rainbow.	D．Run after the light and become the light.

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the first destination of the tour?

A．The museum.

B．The City Hall.

C．The park.

2. What time will they leave for the Stanley Market?

A．At 9:30 a. m.

B．At11:30 a. m.

C．At 1:30 p. m.

3. What is the speaker talking about next?

A．Safety information.

B．The gathering time.

C．Meal plans.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the woman think of herself?

A．A skilled coach.

B．A reliable teammate.

C．A talented sportswoman.

2. Why is the man going here with equipment?

A．To climb the wall.

B．To protect himself.

C．To share with the woman.

3. How can the man be described?

A．Careful.

B．Generous

C．Brave.

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who is the speaker talking to?

A．Tourists.

B．Students.

C．Writers.

2. What are the places where people park cars in the UK?

A．Parking lots.

B．Car lots.

C．Car parks.

3. What is the speaker’s opinion of British humor?

A．It is dry.

B．It is boring.

C．It is obvious.

4. What are compared between the two cultures in the end?

A．The numbers of artists.

B．Styles of buildings.

C．Standards of living.

7 . When did the woman discover her glasses were at home?

A．When she drank coffee.

B．When she intended to read a book.

C．When she was attending a meeting.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place?

A．At the man’s home.

B．On a street.

C．In a camera shop.

2. How many camera shops are still open in town?

A．One.

B．Two.

C．Three.

3. Why does the man think some camera shops went out of business?

A．Cameras are old-fashioned.

B．There are fewer photographers.

C．People buy things on the Internet.

4. What will the man do this weekend?

A．Go to a camera shop.

B．Take pictures for a wedding.

C．Take care of his friend’s kids.

9 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the talk mainly about?

A．Guidance on acting.

B．Instructions before filming.

C．Requirements for being background actors.

2. What is Bradley?

A．A film director.

B．A costume designer.

C．A director’s assistant.

3. What are all the listeners expected to do?

A．Sit at tables.

B．Ask James questions.

C．Pretend to be talking.

4. What uniform will David be wearing?

A．A waiter uniform.

B．A police uniform.

C．A school uniform.

10 . Why is the man smiling?

A．He has won a lot of money.

B．His application has been accepted.

C．He has been invited to eat at a restaurant.