1 . It was the day after Halloween when my grandmother was admitted to the hospital with the worst headache she'd ever had. While posing in our costumes the night before, we knew something was wrong, just not how wrong.

Grandma's house was the central gathering place of my family, Sunday lunches, birthday dinners, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas—all were our traditions, with her as hostess. While my parents were busy running their small business, there were many nights when Grandma fed me and put me to bed in her spare room, until they came to get me. I spent my summers at Grandma's and I went everywhere with her. I couldn't imagine a time when she wouldn't be around me.

Then November 1, 1991 began her month-long stay in the hospital—she suffered from a rare infection called nocardia asteroides. After being born in the year of the Great Depression, living through World War II, raising three kids, and being widowed at the age of 48, Grandma never expected to live into her seventies. The infection in her brain seemed to confirm that she wasn't long for this world. But that's not the end of her story. A team of doctors successfully removed the abscess（脓肿）, and Grandma even made it into a local medical journal. Her doctor called her "the brain lady".

Grandma celebrated her 85th birthday in March this year. In the almost 23 years since her recovery, she's seen two of her four grandchildren get married and welcomed three great-grandsons. Although they damage something in her house, she loves it when my two boys come over. And while I know they make her day, seeing her love blossom for another generation makes my day too. Happy Grandparents' Day to my amazing grandmother!

1. When celebrating Halloween, the author's family ________.

A．didn't know how serious Grandma's illness was

B．didn't realize that Grandma was feeling unwell

C．found that something was wrong with the costumes

D．knew Grandma would appear in a local medical journal

2. What is the tradition of the author's family?

A．Spending summers at Grandma's.

B．Running small businesses.

C．Gathering at Grandma's at special events.

D．Making Grandma hostess anywhere.

3. When did Grandma have the operation to remove the abscess?

A．After this year's Halloween.	B．Before November 1, 1991.
C．When she was about 62.	D．At the age of 60.

4. The author wrote this text ________.

A．in celebration of Grandma's recovery	B．to stress the importance of health
C．to promote Grandparents' Day	D．in honor of Grandma

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where will the man listen to the talk on different courses?

A．In the hall.

B．In Classroom Three.

C．In the meeting room.

2. How long will the Student Accommodation Officer's talk last?

A．At least an hour.

B．Exactly 45 minutes.

C．About half an hour.

3. Why does the man feel a little worried?

A．He is not good at English at all.

B．He will take an unexpected exam.

C．He will study in a low-level class.

4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?

A．schoolmate's.

B．Close friends.

C．Teacher and student.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Who is Peter Robbins?

A．A writer.

B．A reporter.

C．A bookstore owner.

2. What will the man do tomorrow afternoon?

A．Meet the woman at a book fair.

B．Sign several copies of his book.

C．Go to the South Street Bookstore.

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

A．To make a dinner reservation.

B．To invite the woman to dinner.

C．To look for his lost suit and tie.

2. When will the man arrive at the restaurant?

A．At 4:30 pm.

B．At 6:00 pm.

C．At 7:00 pm.

7 . What are the speakers probably doing?

A．Studying in a library.

B．Painting an old factory.

C．Visiting an art gallery.

8 . What is Dan's purpose of going to Anne's house?

A．To practice basketball.

B．To play computer games.

C．To send a new computer.

9 . What is the woman’s attitude towards going to the beach?

A．Favorable.

B．Cautious.

C．Unwilling.

10 . How many students were there at the school last year?

A．300.

B．400.

C．700.