2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where does the woman work?

A．In Italy.

B．In Britain.

C．In Lithuania.

2. How does the woman improve her English after work?

A．She goes to classes.

B．She learns from a friend.

C．She watches English TV.

3. What is Jeff?

A．A cook.

B．A waiter.

C．A student.

4. What will the woman do next month?

A．Change her job.

B．Get married.

C．Find a flat.

4 . I live in New York, and watched the twin towers fall. It was then that I started to think about ________ . I realized people needed to laugh, to ________ themselves again, and thought that with a little ________ I could do it. I took a few classes and ________ picked up the courage to get up on stage.

In New York, comedians are typically young men. It’s hard enough to ________ as a woman. As I stepped on stage that first time, I introduced myself, ________ my age and tried my first joke. There was ________ . But by the time I got to the third line, people were ________ . I was hooked.

After the show, people young and old come up to me, saying what a(n) ________ I am. They say they want to be as ________ as me when they reach my age. I’m pleased I can ________ that as an older person you don’t need to take a back seat in life.

My friends think I’m ________ . They don’t understand why I wouldn’t choose to take it easy. But I like ________ the world and you’ve got to be in touch to be funny.

As an older person in comedy, I do feel as if I’ve got more to ________ . I have to convince people I’m worthy of being on that stage. I’ve no intention of ________ comedy. I hope to still be performing when I’m 100.

1.

A．drawing

B．comedy

C．literature

D．singing

2.

A．enjoy

B．protect

C．abandon

D．withdraw

3.

A．patience

B．searching

C．training

D．memory

4.

A．certainly

B．hopefully

C．naturally

D．finally

5.

A．give up

B．break through

C．calm down

D．hang out

6.

A．hid

B．skipped

C．stated

D．lowered

7.

A．freedom

B．pride

C．interest

D．silence

8.

A．laughing

B．leaving

C．complaining

D．sleeping

9.

A．independent

B．disappointment

C．inspiration

D．failure

10.

A．thoughtful

B．active

C．generous

D．strict

11.

A．warn

B．learn

C．imagine

D．show

12.

A．rich

B．mad

C．gifted

D．wise

13.

A．engaging with

B．escaping from

C．shutting out

D．taking on

14.

A．share

B．pray

C．prove

D．sacrifice

15.

A．changing

B．stopping

C．promoting

D．understanding

5 . Benedict Morelli, one of New York’s top-rated lawyers, owns Morelli Law Firm, which has offices, lawyers, cases and experts all over the country. Benedict Morelli and his team of experienced lawyers are expert at handling a wide variety of cases, from auto and truck accidents, to construction injuries, to complex employment discrimination.

One critical reason for their success is that unlike many firms, Morelli Law has the experience, patience, and resources to pursue all difficult cases. Since founding the firm, Mr. Morelli and his team have successfully dealt with an impressive list of outstanding cases in the industry. In fact, they have delivered more than a billion dollars on behalf of their clients. Impressive firm results include a $95 million settlement in a sexual discrimination case involving Aaron’s Inc., as well as a $62 million settlement for Mark Perez, a construction worker who fell from a roof and suffered a brain injury.

When asked whether they would feel afraid when facing difficult opponents in court, “At my core, I’m a trial lawyer,” said Benedict Morelli. “Because of our experience and accomplishments in the courtroom, our opponents know that we’re prepared to pursue the best result possible. Going to trial does not intimidate us.”

The firm is devoted to realizing its clients’ goals both inside and outside of the courtroom. For example, in a drunk driving case, the firm worked with the client to strengthen New York laws that punish drunk drivers. This effort has made it easier for lawyers in New York to charge drunk drivers. Moreover, Mr. Moreli and his team are also committed to helping those who have been wronged achieve the justice they deserve, no matter the difficulty of the circumstances.

Corporations are powerful actors in society and Mr. Morelli and his team feel fortunate to be in a position to provide the highest level of service to their clients.

1. What contributes to Morelli Law Firm’s success?

A．Talents, Strategies and funds.

B．Attitude, passion and resolution.

C．Experience, patience and resources.

D．Management, devotion and knowledge.

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

A．Scare.

B．Threaten.

C．Benefit.

D．Excite.

3. What can we learn about the company Morelli Law Firm?

A．It has made more than a billion dollars from their clients.

B．It focuses mainly on bringing justice to the wrongful cases.

C．It aims to help clients obtain good outcomes in and out of court.

D．It works with New York to pass laws on banning drinking alcohol.

4. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A．Morelli Law Firm	B．A top-rated lawyer
C．Morelli and his cases	D．Corporations in society

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does Greg Samson do?

A．A host.

B．A singer.

C．A dancer.

2. What made Katy shocked about Greg Samson?

A．His new songs.

B．His excellent dancing skills.

C．His show with new elements.

3. Why does Greg Samson run for five miles before a performance?

A．To keep fit.

B．To lose weight.

C．To explore a new place.

4. What will Greg Samson do in the City Stadium tomorrow?

A．Throw a party.

B．Have a performance.

C．Hold a press conference.

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。

Every day, Duan Lianru spends several hours sitting in her office in Hunchun, Jilin province to make a     1     (compare) of hundreds of photos of Siberian tigers on the computer.

“It seems a little boring, but     2     (basic) I enjoy the work, which makes a connection between me and the big cats,” said the 36-year-old monitor from there search monitoring center of the Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park. The park     3     (stretch) across the provinces of Jilin and Heilongjiang.

Duan is responsible for identifying the tigers according to patterns on     4     (they) fur and giving them something like     5     identity card.

The park,     6     size exceeds (超过) 1.4 million hectares, is the most important habitat for wild Siberian tigers and Amur leopards in China.

The Siberian tigers’ “ID cards” come     7     a lot of important basic data that aids scientific conservation.     8     (base) on such information, Duan draws the family trees of the tigers.

Recent years     9     (see) a remarkable increase in the variety and number of wild animals and more tiger families have been found, including some back two or three generations.

“I feel quite honored to be involved in such significant work.” Duan said. “     10     (create) a more beautiful world, humans and wild animals, I hope, can live in harmony.”