1 . There is a______ chance of rain this afternoon, but it shouldn’t affect our plans for the hike.

A．fair

B．major

C．slight

D．good

2 . The journey of learning Beijing Opera has been a meaningful one for me.

When I first stepped into the practice room, the sounds of instruments filled the air. The _________ performers moved with grace and their voices were full of power. As a beginner, I found it hard to _________ the movements and vocal techniques. It seemed impossible to _________. But with each practice period, I found the determination to keep _________. Repeating the steps and vocal exercises over and over again, I practiced _________. My teachers and classmates were very _________. They encouraged me during moments of doubt and told me that _________ was not given but earned.

As time went on, I began to see _________ in my performance. My voice became more _________ and my movements more graceful. I started to feel a connection with the __________ understanding the feelings they had through their movements and expressions.

Finally, the day arrived for my first __________. I stepped onto the stage and the music started. I put my heart into the performance. The cheers that filled the theater at the end of the show were __________. The journey was __________, but learning Beijing Opera taught me a valuable lesson: never __________. I will carry with me the lesson learned from Beijing Opera that will __________ me on the road to success, both in the world of Beijing Opera and life.

1.

A．surprised

B．traditional

C．important

D．experienced

2.

A．keep up with

B．get back on

C．stay away from

D．look forward to

3.

A．know

B．change

C．learn

D．share

4.

A．checking

B．going

C．asking

D．cheering

5.

A．safely

B．helplessly

C．quietly

D．tirelessly

6.

A．supportive

B．active

C．creative

D．productive

7.

A．kindness

B．success

C．wealth

D．chance

8.

A．details

B．value

C．methods

D．progress

9.

A．different

B．expressive

C．similar

D．encouraging

10.

A．characters

B．teachers

C．actors

D．members

11.

A．class

B．job

C．visit

D．show

12.

A．music to my ears

B．bottom lines

C．time on my hands

D．top secrets

13.

A．interesting

B．boring

C．challenging

D．meaningful

14.

A．win out

B．give up

C．wake up

D．stand out

15.

A．protect

B．trust

C．guide

D．pick

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

A．Tourists.

B．Students.

C．Writers.

2. What are the places where people park cars in the UK?

A．Parking lots.

B．Car lots.

C．Car parks.

3. What is the speaker’s opinion of British humor?

A．It is dry.

B．It is boring.

C．It is obvious.

4. What are compared between the two cultures in the end?

A．The numbers of artists.

B．Styles of buildings.

C．Standards of living.

4 . Why is the man smiling?

A．He has won a lot of money.

B．His application has been accepted.

C．He has been invited to eat at a restaurant.

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

A．On the street.

B．At the man’s home.

C．In a camera shop.

2. How many camera shops are still open in town?

A．One.

B．Two.

C．Three.

3. Why does the man think some camera shops went out of business?

A．Cameras are old-fashioned.

B．People buy things on the Internet.

C．There are fewer photographers.

4. What will the man do this Saturday?

A．Go to a camera shop.

B．Take care of his friend’s kids.

C．Take pictures for a wedding.

6 . 选词组填空

according to,     come to power,     lead to,     switch off,     apart from, as a consequence,   fed up with,   on the move,   familiar with,   up to now

1. We became increasingly __________his increasingly unfunny and unintelligent comments.
2. He broke the rules of the company. _____________he was removed from the company.
3. You should always _____________the electricity before going on holiday.
4. Being under stress can cause you to miss meals, or eat _____________.
5. ___________what Tom said, the accident happened by chance.
6. She won the election and _______________last year.
7. I’ve only just come here. I’m still not _______________the work.
8. ______________, we have known little about the structure of gene.
9. Too much work and too little rest often _____________illness.
10. _____________their house in London, they also have a villa in Spain.

7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the speaker call Tina?

A．To tell her about a program.

B．To ask for advice on reading.

C．To give her reading resources.

2. What should Tina explain in less than 400 words?

A．What positions she holds.

B．How to use the resources.

C．What experiences she has.

3. What day is it today probably?

A．It’s Tuesday.

B．It’s Wednesday.

C．It’s Friday.

4. What will the speaker do next?

A．Prepare dinner.

B．Write an introduction.

C．Visit timeedge.com.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why is the man looking for Elaine?

A．To have lunch with her.

B．To ask her to attend a meeting.

C．To seek her opinion about his article.

2. What will be discussed at the meeting?

A．Job cuts.

B．Further education.

C．The Christmas party.

3. Why does the woman think the man needn’t worry?

A．His article will help him.

B．He is an experienced worker.

C．He is the best in the company.

4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?

A．Roommates.

B．Classmates.

C．Co-workers.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where will the woman go at first?

A．Bangkok.

B．Ho Chi Minh City.

C．Singapore.

2. What will the woman do in Siem Reap?

A．See her friend.

B．Go to a market.

C．Visit some temples.

3. Where will the woman stay for the nights during her trip?

A．In big hotels.

B．In small guest houses.

C．In her friends’ houses.

10 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

The Chongyang Festival     1     falls on the ninth day of the ninth month of the Chinese lunar calendar is also known as the Double Ninth Festival.

The festival is based on the theory of Yin and Yang, the two opposing (全然不同的) principles in nature. Yin is feminine (女性的), negative principle, while Yang is masculine (男性的) and positive. The ancients believed that all     2     (nature) phenomena could be explained by this theory. The ninth day of the ninth lunar month is a day     3     the two Yang numbers meet. So it     4     (call) Chongyang. Chong means double in Chinese. It is hard     5     (say) when these customs were created. Chongyang    6     (be) an important festival since ancient times.

The Double Ninth Festival is usually perfect for outdoor     7     (activity). Many people go hiking and climbing in the country, enjoying Mother Nature’s final burst of color before she puts on her dull winter cloak. Some will carry a spray of dogwood (茱萸). But,    8     (slow), the custom of carrying a spray of dogwood during the Double Ninth Festival is     9     (die) out and many people, especially young people in the cities. The custom evolves into     10     (it) present form, when people go climbing to get some exercise as well as enjoy the autumn scenery.