1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who would like to make small talk according to the speaker?

A．Relatives.

B．Strangers.

C．Visitors.

2. Why do people have small talk?

A．To express opinions.

B．To avoid arguments.

C．To show friendliness.

3. Which of the following is a frequent topic in small talk?

A．Politics.

B．Movies.

C．Salaries.

4. What does the speaker recommend at the end of his lecture?

A．Asking open-ended questions.

B．Feeling free to change topics.

C．Making small talk interesting.

2 . How can the man improve his article?

A．By deleting unnecessary words.

B．By adding a couple of points.

C．By correcting grammar mistakes.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What kind of camera does the man want?

A．A TV camera.

B．A video camera.

C．A movie camera.

2. Which function is the man most interested in?

A．Underwater filming.

B．A large memory.

C．Auto-focus.

3. How much would the man pay for the second camera?

A．950 euros.

B．650 euros.

C．470 euros.

4 . When will the flight arrive?

A．At 18:20.

B．At 18:35.

C．At 18:50.

5 . Where does the conversation probably take place?

A．In a supermarket.

B．In the post office.

C．In the street.

6 . What did Carl do?

A．He designed a medal.

B．He fixed a TV set.

C．He took a test.

7 . When will the woman begin to check into the airport?

A．At 1:00 pm.

B．At 1:40 pm.

C．At 3:40 pm.

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

A．A little girl.

B．The man’s pet.

C．A fictional character.

2. Who suggested that Norman paint for children’s books?

A．His wife.

B．Elizabeth.

C．A publisher.

3. What is Norman’s story based on?

A．A book.

B．A painting.

C．A young woman.

4. What is it that shocked Norman?

A．His unexpected success.

B．His efforts made in vain.

C．His editor’s disagreement.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does Bill often do on Friday night?

A．Visit his parents.

B．Go to the movies.

C．Walk along Broadway.

2. Who watches musical plays most often?

A．Bill.

B．Sarah.

C．Bill’s parents.