1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who first developed plastic on a large scale?

A．A Frenchman.

B．An Englishman.

C．An American

2. What was the advantage of plastic collars?

A．They didn't wear out easily.

B．They were easy to wash.

C．They were comfortable.

3. Why were the plastic toys a good choice for some mothers?

A．They were colorful.

B．They were cheap.

C．They were light in weight.

4. What does the speaker talk about at the end?

A．The popularity of plastic.

B．Different ways of using plastic.

C．The harmful side of plastic.

5 . Why didn't James call Lisa last night?

A．He had an unexpected guest.

B．He prepared his report till late.

C．He dropped by Daniel's house.

9 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. When did Helen Perry go on stage?

A．In 1869.

B．In 1862.

C．In 1847.

2. Which of the following was difficult in Helen Perry’s acting life?

A．Controlling her voice.

B．Performing small roles.

C．Learning the dialogue lines.

3. What does the speaker think of Helen Perry’s throat operation?

A．Risky.

B．Worthwhile.

C．Meaningless.

4. What brought Helen Perry the most pleasure?

A．Her great talent in writing.

B．Approval from the audience.

C．Exchange of letters with a writer.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the woman doing?

A．Having a job interview.

B．Hosting a TV program.

C．Doing an environment test.

2. What does Kevin probably work for?

A．A TV station.

B．A cleaning company.

C．A sea animal rescue centre.

3. What happened in the disaster?

A．The whales couldn’t swim.

B．Birds died of a rare disease.

C．The fish were covered with oil.

4. Why did Kevin choose his job?

A．He wanted to catch more fish.

B．He liked swimming in the ocean.

C．He was interested in the ocean system.