1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How should the woman take the medicine in the first three days?

A．One red pill each morning.

B．Two red pills after lunch.

C．Three yellow pills in the evening.

2. What is the advice from the doctor?

A．Take the disease seriously.

B．Keep regular hours.

C．Ask for a sick leave.

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who is probably the speaker?

A．A tour guide.

B．A journalist.

C．A radio host.

2. What can the students do in the science room?

A．Grow vegetables.

B．Eat chocolate cakes.

C．Make pizzas.

3. What’s the total price for the school trip?

A．£25.

B．£65.

C．£90.

4. What does the speaker advise the parents to do?

A．Go to the school in person.

B．Call for further information.

C．Remember the e-mail address.

3 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Why did the speaker buy a new umbrella?

A．His old one was damaged.

B．He really loved that one.

C．He failed to bring one.

2. What is the main advantage of the hotel’s location?

A．It is beside the Eiffel Tower.

B．It is very close to a bakery.

C．It is within walking distance to Louvre.

3. Why did the speaker go to Paris?

A．To see some artworks.

B．To eat some French food.

C．To meet some good friends.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where does the conversation take place?

A．At school.

B．At the zoo.

C．At an amusement park.

2. Why is Lisa surprised?

A．John was busy.

B．John arrived late.

C．John changed his mind.

3. Why did John lie to Lisa?

A．He wanted to come alone.

B．He was afraid of roller coasters.

C．He wanted to give her a surprise.

4. What does John say about Lisa?

A．Considerate.

B．Brave.

C．Reliable.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the man turn to the woman?

A．He has to work late.

B．He has to get groceries.

C．He has a package to come.

2. What is the man getting?

A．A box of fruit.

B．Some alcohol.

C．Some sports equipment.

3. What do we know about the speakers’ kids?

A．They are under the age of 21.

B．They’ll return home by 3:00 p.m.

C．They’ll practice soccer at 5:00 p.m.

6 . Which place will the man go to this weekend?

A．A concert hall.

B．A stadium.

C．A gallery.

7 . Why does the man choose the guitar?

A．He wants to be different.

B．He wants to be like his friends.

C．He thinks it is cool to play the guitar.

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How many foreign students are visiting in the speaker’s school now?

A．About 13.

B．About 20.

C．Over 30.

2. Why does the school organize the music week?

A．To attract more foreign students.

B．To exchange ideas about culture.

C．To help foreign students enjoy their time.

3. When should students sign up for the activities?

A．Before September 15th.

B．In the last week of September.

C．In the first week of December.

4. Where will the music week be held?

A．In the library.

B．In the garden.

C．On the playground.

9 . At first glance, Huaguoshan kindergarten in Zhuzhou, a city in the southern province of Hunan, looks much like any other schools for kids in China. But it has a year-long waiting list, because of its widely advertised guoxue.

Children at Huaguoshan are taught how to bow, and how to greet each other politely. In some rooms they learn ancient techniques. In others, they recite poems, perform tea ceremonies and play Chinese chess. The school says that mastering skills is secondary to building character. “For example, our children learn to respect their rivals (对手) and accept defeat in chess,” explains one of the teachers.

Of course, the school charges hefty fees. Actually, the guoxue trend has already created a huge demand for education in kindergartens across China. Frost & Sullivan, a data firm, estimated that the market for preschool children was worth $73 billion in 2020, almost doubled its value in 2018.

Strictly speaking, guoxue content has long been part of the curriculums from primary to high schools in China. In 2014, the number of classical texts to be taught in primary schools increased from 14 to 72. In 2017, the government put out new guidelines for more comprehensive guoxue curriculums in primary and secondary schools by 2025. In 2020, more guoxue content was added to the university entrance exam. In May, 2021, the education ministry approved more guoxue classes to strengthen “a sense of belonging to and pride in the Chinese nation”.

Guoxue is the ancient system of thought that emphasizes respect for authority and usually involves learning traditional morals, thoughts, and classical Chinese texts, especially those associated with Confucius, who thought that such values were essential to achieve moral excellence as individuals. He thought that such upstanding citizens would form the basis for social harmony and stability.

After decades of welcoming foreign trends, many Chinese people are now interested in Chinese traditions. Television shows include “Chinese Poetry Conference”, in which participators are quizzed on classical poems. Young people wear traditional clothes in public.

1. Why is Huaguoshan kindergarten so popular?

A．It has the best teachers.	B．It has very pretty buildings.
C．It focuses on skill learning.	D．It stresses character building.

2. What does the underlined word “hefty” in paragraph 3 mean?

A．Various.

B．Low.

C．Extraordinary.

D．Reasonable.

3. What phenomenon is described in paragraph 4?

A．The study burdens on students.	B．The increasing trend of guoxue.
C．The effects of guoxue education.	D．The huge guoxue market potential.

4. What is unlikely included in guoxue?

A．Classical poems.	B．Traditional morals.
C．Modern technology.	D．Confucian thoughts.

10 . It is no secret that China has an amazingly rich history and culture. My first exposure (接触) to Chinese culture came totally by chance. One day, I entered my grandfather’s personal library and took a book named Tao Te Ching from one of the shelves. As an 8-year-old, the book’s content completely confused me, but it provided me with an early connection to a beautiful and great philosophical (哲学的) tradition that still influences me today.

Around this time, I also came across several cartoons heavily inspired by traditional Chinese culture and martial arts such as Avatar: The Last Airbender and Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat. Both cartoons describe beautiful landscapes and buildings similar to those found in classical Chinese paintings. This further developed my love of the rich and beautiful culture.

At school I began studying Chinese. My interest in the language developed early on, combining my love of travelling with my love of meeting new people. Later on, my interest in the language developed into exploring widespread Chinese culture. I wanted to challenge myself in a totally new linguistic (语言的) landscape and listen to the lives and stories of others in their own language. I have been lucky enough to have lived in China for around three years. I loved every second I spent there and there is never a shortage of things to see and do, people to meet, and foods to enjoy.

It is safe to say that my journey to studying Chinese has only just begun and these first steps are only a drop in the ocean of lifelong learning, but as the Chinese philosopher Laozi says, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”

1. How does the author like the book Tao Te Ching?

A．It encourages him to go to the library.

B．It improves his behavior and habits.

C．It has a long lasting influence on him.

D．It makes him know Chinese society better.

2. What makes the author more interested in Chinese culture?

A．Watching some cartoons.	B．Admiring Chinese paintings.
C．Living abroad for long.	D．Cooking Chinese food.

3. What can we learn from paragraph 3?

A．Chinese culture differs greatly from others’.

B．Travelling takes up much of the author’s time.

C．It’s easy for the author to get on well with others.

D．The author learns languages in real surroundings.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．My Grandpa’s Influence on Me	B．My Exploration of Chinese Culture
C．My Travel Experience in China	D．My Exposure to TaoTe Ching