1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is Perelman?

A．A researcher.

B．A doctor.

C．A reporter.

2. With whom do babies feel the most comfortable?

A．Strange adults.

B．Babysitters.

C．Other babies.

3. How may babies react to unfamiliar babies?

A．They may start to cry.

B．They may touch each other.

C．They may show much fear.

4. What may the study lead to?

A．Much more parenting time with babies.

B．A greater demand for experienced babysitters.

C．An increase in family-based day care centers.

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Where will the students go during the course?

A．A lake.

B．A forest.

C．A beach.

2. What will the students learn to do this time?

A．Put out a fire.

B．Design a backpack.

C．Create a house for birds.

3. How many hours do students spend taking all the courses?

A．3 hours.

B．12 hours.

C．36 hours.

3 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the speaker doing?

A．Reporting a study.

B．Teaching a class.

C．Chairing a meeting.

2. What should you pay most attention to when taking notes?

A．Writing.

B．Reading.

C．Listening.

3. What is an advantage of using symbols in note-taking?

A．It keeps information secret.

B．It makes key words noticeable.

C．It leaves space for future use.

4. What will the speaker do next?

A．Ask a few questions.

B．Make a summary.

C．Show some notes.

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the speaker give the talk?

A．To introduce a club.

B．To recommend a sport.

C．To promote a competition.

2. Where did the speaker first learn to swim?

A．At school.

B．At her uncle’s.

C．At a leisure centre.

3. Who encouraged the speaker to enter competitions?

A．Her teammates.

B．Her parents.

C．Her trainer.

4. How often did the speaker train when she was in the advanced class?

A．Twice a week.

B．Three times a week.

C．Four times a week.

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How many languages are there in the world now?

A．Around 7,000.

B．Around 3,500.

C．Around 2,000.

2. What may happen by next century?

A．Children will stop learning any new languages.

B．Everyone will start speaking the same language.

C．About half of the world’s existing languages will disappear.

3. Why are people creating “Talking dictionaries” of dying languages?

A．To record what the languages really sound like.

B．To teach the languages to people from other cultures.

C．To help promote communication among people.

4. What does the speaker think of rare languages?

A．They are precious and worth protecting.

B．They are dying out because of technology.

C．They are not meant to be passed down to children.

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How long does a full-time firefighter work in a week on average?

A．10 hours.

B．24 hours.

C．56 hours.

2. What is a firefighter expected to do during his shift?

A．Do some housework.

B．Give lectures on incidents.

C．Eat out with their co-workers.

3. How does the speaker describe a firefighter’s work?

A．Fun but dangerous.

B．Stressful and boring.

C．Challenging but rewarding.

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

A．A big sale.

B．A new store.

C．A membership application.

2. Why is the event being held?

A．To celebrate a holiday.

B．To prepare for a store closing.

C．To promote a new product.

3. What can customers buy on the top floor?

A．A TV.

B．A fridge.

C．A computer.

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is probably the speaker’s current job?

A．A car salesman.

B．A car engineer.

C．A car mechanic.

2. What is the best-selling car brand in China according to the speaker?

A．VW Santana.

B．Mercedes.

C．Toyota Corolla.

3. Which country has the second-biggest car market in the world?

A．China.

B．The US.

C．Germany.

4. What does the speaker think will happen in the future?

A．All cars will be cheaper.

B．People will only buy electric cars.

C．American-made cars will be more popular.

9 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Why was Misty worried about Matthew meeting Father Christmas?

A．He was too excited.

B．He has health problems.

C．He is afraid of strangers.

2. What caused Matthew’s blindness?

A．That he had an accident.

B．That he was born too early.

C．That he had a terrible fever.

3. Which one of the doctor’s judgments turned to be wrong?

A．That Matthew had learning difficulties.

B．That Matthew was unable to walk.

C．That Matthew couldn’t talk.

4. How did Matthew feel when he met Father Christmas?

A．Relieved.

B．Confused.

C．Excited.

10 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the speaker surf the Internet?

A．To read comments about herself.

B．To watch the world news.

C．To order some food.

2. What does the speaker usually do at about 3:00 pm?

A．Drink a cup of coffee.

B．Attend a meeting.

C．Have lunch.

3. What is the speaker’s job?

A．A journalist.

B．A business woman.

C．A singer.

4. What is the speaker’s daily life like?

A．She usually goes home before six.

B．She never enjoys going to bed late.

C．She seldom feels tired for her work.