1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. When is the report being broadcast?

A．In the morning.

B．At noon.

C．In the afternoon.

2. What caused the traffic jam?

A．The road construction.

B．A car accident.

C．The bad weather.

3. What should train passengers do on Friday?

A．Change trains at East River Station.

B．Get a free pass for the blue line train.

C．Avoid taking trains to Dupont Circle.

4. What will the listeners most likely hear next?

A．Weather updates.

B．News on a bridge.

C．An interview with the police.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What did the woman do to afford her long holiday?

A．She shared the cost with other people.

B．She earned enough money before traveling.

C．She avoided spending too much on accommodation.

2. Where did the woman begin her trip?

A．In Greece.

B．In France.

C．In Germany.

3. What does the woman say about the family restaurant?

A．They had English-speaking customers.

B．Nobody in the family spoke English.

C．One of the children employed her.

4. Why was the job perfect for the woman?

A．Its location was near the islands.

B．The family had a boat she could use.

C．She didn’t need to work at the weekend.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the woman thank the man for?

A．Training the new staff.

B．Working an extra shift.

C．Providing a ride to work.

2. What happened to the man this afternoon?

A．He felt sick.

B．He wet his training shoes.

C．He got caught in the rain.

4 . “When we watch TV shows or football games, we’re watching that information evolve over time, uncertain about how it’s all going to end,” said Abby Hsiung, Ph.D., a postdoctoral researcher at the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences.” I wondered if higher curiosity would push people to seek, or to avoid, getting an immediate ‘spoiler (剧透)’.”

Hsiung drew inspiration from short cooking videos that are popular on Instagram and TikTok, “These videos manage to develop a description and cliffhanger, so that you’re interested and curious about how food materials will all come together.” So Hsiung made a series of 30-second cartoon line-drawing videos that, like the cooking videos, eventually ended up as something highly recognizable, like a dog.

More than 2,000 adults from across the U.S. then watched 25 of these short line-drawing videos online. Participants in Hsiung’s study were asked along the way how curious they were, how they felt, and to guess what the drawing would become. Viewers also had a “spoiler” button to skip ahead to see the final drawing. Hsiung and her team were surprised to find that when people were curious, they avoided hitting the “spoiler” button and kept watching the drawings unfold. It was when people were less curious that they tended to opt for an instant answer. Curiosity didn’t just motivate getting answers, but increased the value of the journey itself.

The study also found that curiosity increased at different stages of watching these videos. Higher curiosity during moments where it seemed like the drawing could tun into anything and also when participants were starting to really home in on a single answer. Curiosity also inspired people’s feeling of joy, explaining why people kept watching the line-drawing video even when they could just hit a button to get the answer right away. This helps explain why people often avoid spoilers. Knowing the end of a new TV series, for example, can remove the enjoyment of watching the plot develop.

Researchers suggest that inspiring curiosity might also help raise motivation in the classroom to potentially improve learning. Increasing curiosity can improve memory by readying the brain for new information and strengthen persistence throughout a learning journey, which is often needed for deep understanding.

1. What is the purpose of Hsiung’s study?

A．To find the relation between curiosity and answer.

B．To find better ways to get information in TV shows.

C．To find the effects cooking videos have on audience.

D．To make a series of 30-second line-drawing videos.

2. What does the underlined word “cliffhanger” in Paragraph 2 mean?

A．Creation.

B．Uncertainty.

C．Imagination.

D．Appreciation.

3. What can we learn from the text?

A．Viewers would hit the “spoiler” button when they were curious.

B．Curiosity did nothing but drive viewers to find out answers.

C．As the drawing was taking shape, people gradually lost interest.

D．People refused to know answers in advance to enjoy the process.

4. How is curiosity beneficial to learning?

A．It can shorten learning time.	B．It reduces learning difficulty.
C．It is good for deep learning.	D．It changes learning approaches.

5 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

“Pure love, only for China.” When the host of the Harbin Ice and Snow World in Heilongjiang province read out the words on the wallpaper of a lost phone to find its owner,     1    (applaud) broke out among the audience, CCTV News reported.

The sentence was from the diary of a soldier Chen Xiangrong, who lost his life in a border conflict with Indian troops in June 2020.     2     owner of the cellphone, surnamed Xie is a student of the Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine. She learned about Chen’s story when she was in high school. Since then, Xie     3    (regard) Chen as an example and hoped one day she could also contribute to the country. So she took the patriotic(爱国的) expression     4    (write) by Chen as a motto, and placed together with the national flag     5     the background of her cellphone.

She said     6     she didn’t expect was the sudden popularity of the wallpaper on the internet, with many netizens     7    (ask) her to share it. “I am very happy that this resonates with so many people. We post-2000s generations are not a lost generation,     8     a generation that can contribute to the future of our country,” Xie said. “I firmly believe that through our efforts and hard work, our country will become more prosperous! We will     9    (definite) live up to the expectations of the times, and make an effort     10    (create) a better future for our country!” She added.

6 . Here’re the best music festivals of 2024 you need tickets to.

Bonnaroo
When: June 13-16

Where: Great Stage Park in Manchester, Tenn. Bonnaroo has been a king in the festival world since 2002. This year’s headliners include Pretty Lights, Fisher and so on. The main venue（场地）, “Centeroo,” stays open 24/7, so you can jamout until the sun comes up if that’s your style. When taking a break from the music, there’re tons of activities to keep you occupied, cool off, or relax.

Coachella
When: April 12-14
Where: Empire Polo Field in Indio, Calif.

The first Coachella was actually held on October 9-10, 1999. Like most festivals, fashion is a big part of the event. Headliners for Coachella 2024 include Lana Del Ray and Doja Cat. That’s just the tip of the iceberg.

Ultra
When: March 22-24

Where: Bayfront Park in Miami, Florida. It was first held in Miami in March, 1999. Unlike many festivals, you don’t camp on Ultra grounds and instead can book a stay at one of the nearby hotels. Who are the talented artists making an appearance? Headliners include Calvin Harris, and Afrojack, to name a few.

Hangout Fest
When: May 17-19
Where: The beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama

This three-day party came to be in 2010 and has been popular since. What’s better than your feet in the sand and live music? This year’s top performers to look out for are Odesza, and Zach Bryan. But that’s just a few names out of the long list of acts to see.

1. What is special about Bonnaroo?

A．People can hang out all night at Centeroo.

B．It’s sponsored by the local government.

C．It’s the most popular of the four festivals.

D．There’s not much going on except music.

2. Which music festival has the longest history?

A．Hangout Fest.	B．Coachella.
C．Bonnaroo.	D．Ultra.

3. What do the four festivals have in common?

A．They each last 3 days.	B．They attract famous artists.
C．They are held on the beach.	D．They are mainly for the young.

7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. When did the store promise to deliver the items to the speaker?

A．Within a week.

B．In about ten days.

C．In about three weeks.

2. What color curtains did the speaker receive?

A．Light blue.

B．Light green.

C．Dark purple.

3. Which item was damaged?

A．The table lamp.

B．The carpet.

C．The cushions.

4. What happened in the end to the speaker?

A．Her complaint was ignored.

B．The store sent her the correct order.

C．The store picked up the wrong items.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How did the man get the cat?

A．He bought him from a pet store.

B．He got him from his neighbour.

C．He found him on the street.

2. How old was the man when the cat saved his life?

A．36.

B．35.

C．40.

3. Where did the man’s wife find him?

A．In the bedroom.

B．In the bathroom.

C．In the dining room.

4. What can we know from the conversation?

A．The man has heart trouble.

B．The cat woke the man up.

C．The woman doesn’t like pet.

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

A．The organizer was interesting．

B．Too many people attended．

C．The food was very rich．

2. When did the man probably get home last Sunday?

A．Around 11：30 pm．

B．Around 10：00 pm．

C．Around 2：00 pm．

3. What does the man probably want to do now?

A．Watch a football game．

B．Go for a drink．

C．Get some sleep．

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the man’s purpose in calling?

A．To book a flight ticket．

B．To change the departure time．

C．To confirm his departure date．

2. Why won’t the man leave on June 13th?

A．He doesn’t like the number 13．

B．There isn’t any seat available．

C．It is too early for him．