1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How old was the speaker when the birthday party was held?

A．17.

B．18.

C．19.

2. What after-school activity did the speaker use to join?

A．Playing basketball.

B．Cleaning the park.

C．Caring for the old.

3. Who attended the speaker’s birthday party?

A．His brother.

B．His relatives.

C．His friends.

4. Why does the speaker think the birthday was unforgettable?

A．He was given the most presents.

B．He was permitted to keep a pet cat.

C．Her mother made him a birthday cake.

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What’s the field trip like?

A．Free.

B．Expensive.

C．Educational.

2. Where does the speaker advise taking a photo?

A．Beside the pile of pumpkins.

B．In front of the “Special Exhibit”.

C．Before the “Milk-A-Cow” exhibit.

3. How much does the trip cost a teacher with two children?

A．$13.

B．$16.

C．$23.

3 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What will the weather be like near the ocean this weekend?

A．Windy.

B．Snowy.

C．Sunny

2. What is the speaker’s suggestion for those living in the mountains?

A．Traveling to the coast.

B．Staying inside.

C．Playing in the snow.

3. What warning are local officials giving?

A．Temperatures could be very low.

B．Roads may become dangerous.

C．People might lose electricity.

4. When will good weather begin?

A．On Tuesday.

B．On Friday.

C．On Saturday.

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. When did the speaker begin to learn Chinese?

A．27 years ago.

B．17 years ago.

C．10 years ago.

2. Which of the following shows fluency in Chinese in the speaker’s opinion?

A．Reading a book quickly enough.

B．Talking freely without referring to a text.

C．Answering teachers’ questions in Chinese.

3. What is the speaker mainly talking about?

A．How one can gain fluency in Chinese.

B．How long it takes to be fluent in Chinese.

C．How he or she benefits from learning Chinese.

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1. What makes Jessica Damiano kill houseplants?

A．Carelessness.

B．Forgetfulness.

C．Laziness.

2. What do we know about the money plant?

A．It needs enough sunlight.

B．It is unsuitable for beginners.

C．It likes being far from a window.

3. What is the speaker mainly talking about?

A．Characters of houseplants.

B．Ways to save water at home.

C．Advice on growing houseplants.

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. According to the speaker, what is Jen like?

A．Strict but loving.

B．New and talented.

C．Friendly and funny.

2. Which award did Luisa win?

A．Best Hairdresser.

B．Employee of the Year.

C．Best Customer Service.

3. How long has Dina worked in the salon?

A．Three months.

B．Two years.

C．Seven years.

4. What is true about the awards?

A．The awards have different prizes.

B．The winners will get extra vacation days.

C．A total of $1200 was given out.

7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What does the speaker think of his parents?

A．They are strict.

B．They are kind.

C．They are patient.

2. What were the speaker’s parents doing when he got home last Friday?

A．Cooking.

B．Reading.

C．Running.

3. Why did the speaker play loud music?

A．To dance with his friend.

B．To help himself relax.

C．To practice a new song.

4. What does the speaker mainly talk about?

A．A lasting friendship.

B．Tips on communication.

C．Parent-child relationship.

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How many children does the show star?

A．3.

B．4.

C．5.

2. What is Benny Bubbles’ superpower?

A．He can fly in the sky.

B．He can create force fields.

C．He can operate unusual devices.

3. What do the young kids do?

A．They run a school.

B．They control everything.

C．They help the community.

4. What does the creator want to tell by the show?

A．Working hard at school.

B．Learning to be independent.

C．Applying science to daily life.

9 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Where would the speaker go every summer?

A．To the town.

B．To the cinema.

C．To the lake.

2. What does the speaker talk about when he meets his friends?

A．School days.

B．Their children.

C．Food.

3. What sport did the speaker’s daughter win a medal for?

A．Swimming.

B．Diving.

C．Rowing.

10 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What might the speaker be?

A．A resident.

B．A news reporter.

C．A fire fighter.

2. Where did the fire start?

A．From a bakery.

B．From a park.

C．From an apartment building.

3. When did the fire happen?

A．Early last night.

B．Late last night.

C．An hour ago.

4. How does the speaker sound?

A．Surprised.

B．Excited.

C．Sad.