1 . What are the speakers mainly talking about?

A．A hike.

B．A skiing experience.

C．A vacation plan.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?

A．Host and guest.

B．Husband and wife.

C．Customer and waiter.

2. What do the speakers want to do?

A．End the party.

B．Go back home.

C．Do voluntary work.

3. What will the man do next?

A．Buy more drinks.

B．Play the music.

C．Shut the lights.

5 . Why did the woman call?

A．To pass on some information about the party.

B．To ask to borrow some CDs.

C．To ask whether Bill can come to the party.

6 . What is the conversation mainly about?

A．The woman’s father.

B．A present.

C．A festival.

7 . How did the man celebrate his birthday last year?

A．He had a picnic.

B．He gave a party.

C．He took a ride.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题｡
1. Who did the man have an argument with?

A．His parents.

B．His cousins.

C．His friends.

2. What is the man planning to do?

A．Do some extra jobs.

B．Have a birthday party.

C．Organize a family dinner.

3. How is the man feeling?

A．He’s delighted.

B．He’s confused.

C．He’s upset.

4. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?

A．Brother and sister.

B．Mother and son.

C．Friends.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Whom is the party for?

A．Lisa.

B．Jane.

C．Ted.

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

A．Play some games.

B．Bring Jane along.

C．Watch a video.

10 . Most of us consider winter a great time to stay inside with a good book. Yet the winter months offer great outdoor events.

The Ice Festival at Lake Khovsgol, March 2, 3

Lake Khovsgol, called the Blue Pearl of Mongolia, freezes up to 1.5 meters deep. Each year local residents have a two-day celebration, sharing their traditional songs and dances. Activities including sled races, skating and much more take place on the frozen lake. Visitors from different countries are always surprised to see how much weight the lake can hold.

Anchorage Fur Rendezvous, February 27~March 8

North America’s largest winter festival takes place in Anchorage, Alaska. In the past, the fur trade was one of the state’s most important industries. The festival’s 86th anniversary this year will celebrate Alaska’s pioneer way of life. People can enjoy nearly 70 different activities.

Winter games and sports are a special feature as visitors celebrate the season. Tourists come from around the world to attend the festival.

Troms International Film Festival, January 12~18

If film is your passion, then Norway’s Troms film festival is for you! You will get to meet and interact with people from the international film industry. And you’ll be able to view some of the world’s best international films on Troms’s enormous outdoor screen. More than 50,000 people attend the festival each year.

Grindelwald World Snow Festival, January 19~24

Every January, ice art takes center stage in the beautiful Swiss village of Grindelwald. Artists from around the world arrive in mid-January to accept the ice challenge. They start with meter-high blocks of ice and spend six days creating spectacular sculptures (雕塑). Festival-goers are delighted to see the process as well as the finished pieces.

Don’t let the cold weather keep you inside this season. There are lots of fun and exciting events to attend!

1. What is the purpose of this text?

A．To explain why winter is not a good time to stay inside.

B．To introduce some fun-filled winter festivals.

C．To tell about the history of the winter festivals.

D．To show benefits of some exciting winter festivals.

2. What is unique about The Ice Festival at Lake Khovsgol?

A．It has activities related to ice.	B．It is specially fit for film-lovers.
C．Its visitors are from all over the world.	D．It is held on the frozen lake.

3. If you’re curious about the early life of people in North America, you can attend ______.

A．The Ice Festival at Lake Khovsgol	B．Troms International Film Festival
C．Anchorage Fur Rendezvous	D．Grindelwald World Snow Festival