1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the human body move during sleep?

A．To give the body a rest.

B．To make muscle active.

C．To let the body repair and recover.

2. What happened when people slept with eye-movements?

A．They were dreaming.

B．Their brains were less active.

C．They were about to wake up.

3. What would happen if people were disturbed from their eye-movement sleep?

A．They would be unaffected.

B．They would act strangely.

C．They would rest better.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What did the woman do yesterday?

A．She attended the lecture.

B．She went to the hospital.

C．She visited her grandmother.

2. How does the man feel about the lecture?

A．It's very difficult.

B．It's quite fascinating.

C．It's a little disappointing.

3. What does the man suggest the woman do?

A．Borrow the notes.

B．Meet Prof. Garcia.

C．Watch the video playback.

4. What does the woman want to do?

A．Study the lecture in depth.

B．Buy something to drink.

C．Build a website.

3 . Why was George absent from the meeting?

A．He felt unwell.

B．He was stuck in traffic.

C．He tended his sick mother.

4 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当内容或括号内单词的正确形式。

Up to now, an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) developed by a Chinese university team has obtained abundant data during the country's latest Arctic expedition,     1     (reveal) various features beneath the North Pole.

The red, fish-shaped robot called “XH1000” was made by researchers from Harbin Engineering University. During the 13th Arctic Ocean scientific expedition     2     concluded in late September, it     3     (complete) under-ice environment detection operations near the Chukchi Sea and relayed plenty of data, including ocean water temperature, salinity and pH levels.     4     (equip) with domestically developed detection sonar (声呐), the polar-observing AUV explored an area of 7, 000 square meters beneath the Arctic ice.

Operation team leader Zhu Zhongben,     5     associate professor, said the     6     (inform) gathered will help scientists improve their understanding of the changing process of sea-ice and ocean currents in this region, providing data support for     7     (effective) coping with the impact of global climate change     8     China.

Chinese scientists set off for the 13th Arctic Ocean scientific expedition on July 12 aboard the polar icebreaker Xuelong 2, travelling 15, 000 nautical miles before returning. It reached the North Pole on Sept. 5, generating     9     (value) experience for robotic ships     10     (work) in the high risk polar areas and filling the gap in the country's scientific research on the polar region.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where does the woman know about the job?

A．On the Internet.

B．In the newspaper.

C．From a foreign friend.

2. What job does the woman want to apply for?

A．A manager.

B．A cashier.

C．A shop assistant.

3. What is necessary for the job?

A．Relevant work experience.

B．Overseas study experience.

C．Fluency in spoken English.

4. How much can the woman earn every week at the most?

A．60 yuan.

B．300 yuan.

C．420 yuan.

6 . 听下面一段独白，听下面以下小题。
1. What does the speaker prefer to do?

A．Go to theaters.

B．See films.

C．Watch TV.

2. What does the speaker think of the groups from all over the world?

A．They are easy-going.

B．They are skillful.

C．They are competitive.

3. What does the speaker mainly talk about?

A．Live shows in theaters.

B．A world-famous theater.

C．Excellent dancers.

7 . 听下面一段长对话，听下面以下小题。
1. What does the man want to buy?

A．The extra voice software.

B．The sunshine software.

C．The general Viva Voice.

2. How much will it cost this time?

A．$300.

B．$280.

C．$240.

3. Why does the woman know the man’s address so well?

A．She lives next to the man’s house.

B．The man has ordered through her before.

C．The man told her the exact address this time.

4. When will the software be delivered?

A．On Wednesday afternoon.

B．On Friday morning.

C．On Friday afternoon.

8 . 听下面一段长对话，听下面以下小题。
1. What’s the man’s problem?

A．His dormitory is too noisy.

B．He is hard to get along with.

C．His roommate often ignores him.

2. What does the man want the woman to do?

A．Talk to David.

B．Change his room.

C．Teach David a lesson.

3. Who is the woman?

A．David’s friend.

B．The man’s friend.

C．The man’s teacher.

9 . It’s a rare thing, in this day and age, to move into a new neighborhood and find yourself warmly welcomed by the local inhabitants (居民).

Glenda and Raphael Savitz_________in 2011 and moved to Boston. Glenda was with child before the move and within three months, they gave_________ to Samantha. Unfortunately, something was wrong. A week or so of _________ showed that little Samantha had been born completely deaf. The Savitzs were completely _________.

Jill and the other _________wanted to do something to make things easier for the family. What they decided was that they were going to_________sign language as a group to help Samantha to communicate as she grew. As remarkable and _________ an undertaking (任务) as this sounds, the neighborhood_________to take on the burden of learning an entirely second language all for the_________of their youngest member. People were working hard and hoped to__________with the little girl, which was an inspirational thing for them to do.

Finally, the time had come to__________Raphael, Glenda, and Samantha what they had accomplished. As soon as the__________arrived, they found themselves touched by the welcoming signs of their friends and neighbors. Glenda recalled it as one of the most __________experiences she’d ever felt. A present for Samantha would have made her __________, but this means so much more. “People are putting in so much time and energy to learn a language for my little girl. I don’t have__________for that.” Glenda explained.

1.

A．married

B．returned

C．graduated

D．retired

2.

A．voice

B．advice

C．birth

D．information

3.

A．experiments

B．operations

C．surveys

D．tests

4.

A．cheated

B．shocked

C．mistaken

D．frightened

5.

A．neighbors

B．volunteers

C．colleagues

D．doctors

6.

A．interpret

B．learn

C．design

D．instruct

7.

A．challenging

B．boring

C．unexpected

D．unnecessary

8.

A．waited

B．stopped

C．agreed

D．continued

9.

A．decision

B．recovery

C．health

D．benefit

10.

A．communicate

B．argue

C．compete

D．compare

11.

A．ask

B．show

C．remind

D．promise

12.

A．performers

B．guests

C．family

D．organizer

13.

A．formal

B．emotional

C．satisfying

D．relaxing

14.

A．confused

B．shameful

C．curious

D．grateful

15.

A．problems

B．methods

C．words

D．advantages

10 . One destination is always on trend: the beach, People ready to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life are looking to discover tranquility (宁静) along a picturesque beach. Check out the list below to discover beaches you like.

Baby Beach in Maui. Hawaii   

It scores the top spot for the calmest beach in the world with its calm waters. “Baby Beach is an ideal beach for families with toddlers,” Betts said. “Since the waters are so calm and shallow, it provides the perfect opportunity for children to splash around in the ocean.”

Browne’s Beach in Bridgetown, Barbados

This famous half-mile expanse of white sand draws crowds with its calm, crystal-clear waters. It is celebrated for its natural beauty and historical significance, boasting landmarks like the Barbados Yacht Club and the Barbados Cruising Club.

Mauna Kea Beach on Hawaii Island, Hawaii

Fronting the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel on Hawaii Island, Mauna Kea Beach is ideal for visitors to peacefully enjoy the Pacific Ocean. With its calm and clear conditions, it’s an ideal destination for swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing.

Playa La Entrega in Oaxaca, Mexico

Situated along the Oaxacan coastline in a protected bay, Playa La Entrega offers a peaceful mix of natural beauty and adventure. Translating to “the delivery” in English, the beach was once a delivery point for goods during colonial times. It’s a popular place to snorkel along coral reefs filled with marine life. Visitors can rent snorkel gear or buy fresh fruit from local vendors.

1. Which beach best suits families with children?

A．Baby Beach.	B．Browne’s Beach.
C．Mauna Kea Beach,	D．Playa La Entrega.

2. What do these beaches have in common?

A．They all have a long history.	B．They are all famous for their quietness.
C．They are fantastic destinations for surfers.	D．They are used for delivering goods.

3. Where is the text probably taken from?

A．A research paper.	B．A travel brochure.
C．A geography textbook.	D．A personal journal.