1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the speaker doing?

A．Delivering a speech.

B．Hosting a program.

C．Sharing his birthday story.

2. How did Tom feel when he got up that morning?

A．Excited.

B．Surprised.

C．Sad.

3. What did Tom’s mother ask him to do?

A．Buy some vegetables.

B．Get the candles ready.

C．Choose a birthday gift.

4. Who was responsible for recording the video?

A．Tom’s best friend.

B．Tom’s mother.

C．Tom’s father.

2 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

The new year was coming and my family began to make this year’s plan for it. “The weather report says this unseasonably warm weather will continue through the week. We could shake things up and celebrate the new year with a picnic party in the backyard!” said my mum.

“Our San Francisco weather can be pretty unpredictable,” said my dad. “Maybe we should come up with a sensible indoor plan.” Then he continued, “Hey! Why not start this year with something different? ”

“Yeah!” my little brother, Tex, agreed.

“It’ll be a great!” said Mom. Then she turned to my cousin, Mareya, who was staying with me, “Mareya, we’d love to have you and your family join us. And how about we invite Ollie and Grandma? ”

We all cheered. And after the fastest kitchen cleanup in history, Mareya and I raced over to Ollie’s. Grandma was also excited and suggested we get out the instruments and make a little music.

Grandma’s music suggestion got us thinking. Ollie, Mareya, and I made up a simple song, and somehow, it turned into an idea for a play! Later that afternoon, we went back to my house to find out the costume box. Naturally, my little brother and sister joined right in.

We made up a play, in which the forest animals threw a party to celebrate the arrival of the New Year Queen. Fast-forward to New Year’s Day when we worked all morning to set up our backyard stage. We prepared some flowers and a basket of pine nuts (松子) to greet the Queen when she stepped on the stage.

Unfortunately, the weather that morning was so windy and cold that we all felt freezing. Mum suggested us giving the performance indoors. But we insisted on showing the play outside, as we had all set up for it in the yard. Mum then said that we could start with the play outside, and then had the food inside. Everyone agreed.

Once our audience were seated, Ollie opened the show. When we were half way through the performance, right in the middle of our song-and-dance scene, a strong wind blew! Suddenly, there was a mess as everybody hurried to pick things up. But afterward, the air was calm again.

注意：
1. 续写词数应为150个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

“The show must go on!” Grandma called from the audience.

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Attracted by the smell of pine nuts dropped on the ground, two real squirrels (松鼠) ran onto the stage.

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3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. When is Mary’s birthday?

A．On July 22nd.

B．On July 23rd.

C．On July 24th.

2. Who went on a business trip this morning?

A．Mary’s parents.

B．Jenny’s father.

C．John.

3. Where will the party be held?

A．At Jenny’s home.

B．At Hill Restaurant.

C．At Southeast Center.

4. What will John bring to the party?

A．Some ice cream.

B．Some flowers.

C．Some cakes.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does Tony have to go to his parents?

A．To have a vacation.

B．To take them to the party.

C．To help them build a house.

2. What is the woman going to wear to the party?

A．Casual clothes.

B．Formal dress.

C．Work suit.

3. What will the woman bring?

A．Some soft drinks.

B．A bottle of wine.

C．A side dish

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

A．To ask for permission.

B．To make an invitation.

C．To get some advice.

2. What will the man do during the party?

A．Sing an English song.

B．Tell a folk story.

C．Perform an English play.

3. What will the headmaster do before the party?

A．Decorate the classroom.

B．Share his resolutions.

C．Deliver a speech.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What are the flowers for?

A．A birthday party.

B．An award presentation.

C．A graduation ceremony.

2. What does the man want to do?

A．Arrive as early as possible

B．Take pictures of his sister.

C．Shake hands with the President.

3. What is Veronica’s plan after graduation?

A．To focus on graduate studies.

B．To land a part-time job.

C．To continue study part-time.

4. What do the speakers think of Veronica?

A．She is workaholic.

B．She is influential.

C．She is ambitious.

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。

Last Saturday, the first Auckland East Chinese Culture and Art Festival / was celebrated by the locals at the China Town in east Auckland. The festival organized by Pakuranga Chinese Association     1     (support) by a local art organization and the local government.

Barry Hung, chairperson of the Pakuranga Chinese Association, was proud of his community members     2     have worked hard to show the Chinese culture and art at the festival. “It is the first time we do this event. Many of the     3     (performer) and artists are volunteers. And     4     Chinese performances are performed by our neighbors aged over 60,” said Hung.

Peking opera and Chinese classic dances and drum dances as well as the exhibition of photos, paintings and handicraft works     5     (be) among the highlight s of the festival which attracted a large audience from across the city.

“Chinese traditional culture is important to New Zealand Chinese. It is     6     (equal) important to get more people involved and let the mainstream New Zealand society understand the     7     (tradition) Chinese culture and art,” said Auckland councillor(议员) Paul Young.

Auckland’s east suburbs are home     8     many Chinese communities, with     9     (increase) local acknowledgement of the Chinese culture. Well-organized local Chinese associations often work with the local government and communities     10     (hold) Chinese cultural events.