1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where might the speakers be?

A．At school.

B．At home.

C．At an office.

2. What will the boy do this weekend?

A．Go skiing.

B．Visit a zoo.

C．Study with his classmates.

3. Where will the woman go this weekend?

A．To Washington D. C.

B．To Los Angeles.

C．To London.

2 . A famous company’s leader believes there’s only one way to know if you truly understand a subject: Can you explain it to a child? But the man with lifelong love of math recently found it didn’t always go well when he tried explaining mathematical concepts(概念)to his then-school-aged children.

He thinks that learning with kids to see what’s puzzling to them and what’s easy for them are the final test of whether you know a topic—whether you can explain it.

Teachers often ask students to give a statement on a subject to show that they understand it. Studies show that people are more likely to remember and understand concepts they’ve learned after explaining them to someone else or even to themselves.That means you can testyour own knowledge in a subject simply by trying to teach it to a friend,to see both how much information you’ve kept and how well you actually understand its concepts. If they successfully learn from you, it’s a good sign that you’re on the right track.

The leader, who studied math and computer science at university, noted that while hewas personally good at math as a high school student, he had trouble passing that enthusiasm(热情)to his three kids.

He loves doing math, but in the past his younger daughter would always say that he made it so complicated (复杂的) and he didn’t need to explain this to her. Because she just wanted to know the answer.

Today, his three children are all in their 20s.While they may not have enjoyed the math lessons, he says that one of his favorite things is teaching calculus(微积分)to the kids.There are a few very difficult concepts in calculus.He must explain why calculus is so important and why calculus has those funny symbols. It’s crazy and it’s probably the thing he enjoys the most.

1. What happened to the leader recently?

A．He explained Chinese well.

B．He developed his lifelong love of math.

C．He met a challenge in playing with his kids.

D．He had trouble explaining mathematical concepts to his kids.

2. What does the author encourage people to do in paragraph 3?

A．Communicate with others actively.

B．Build relationship with others.

C．Manage to describe themselves.

D．Know about their own learning by teaching others.

3. What did the leader’s younger daughter care about?

A．Describing an example.	B．Learning with her father.
C．Getting the final answer.	D．Keeping enthusiasm high.

4. What does the leader think of his teaching calculus to his children?

A．It brings him happiness.	B．It helps his kids grow.
C．It gives him a lesson.	D．It improves his maths.

3 . If you’re always comparing yourself to your peers, you might be low in confidence and unsure of yourself. Here are some tips on how to stop comparing yourself to others.

Write down your positive traits. When you ignore your abilities, it becomes easier to compare yourself to others. You might focus on their strengths and ignore your own completely.     1     By being aware of your best qualities, you can learn to love yourself and build up your self﹣confidence.

Keep a gratitude journal. A gratitude journal helps you recognize the things you may take for granted so you can fully appreciate them. To start journaling, reflect on the little things that bring you joy.     2     Explain how they influence your life in detail. For example, if you jog in the park every day, you might express how you’re grateful for your health and how jogging helps you overcome stress at work.

    3     Instead of focusing on your “weaknesses”, reflect on the areas you can improve. Take advantage of all chances to improve your skills and techniques. Don’t be afraid to ask other people for help along the way. Only by making efforts to improve your abilities can you make yourself happy.

Compete against yourself.     4     Instead, use comparison to become an improved version of yourself. Set goals for yourself and try to improve your own personal best. When you set a goal for yourself, track your progress so that you can see how you are moving toward that goal. That way

Overcoming comparison is a continuous process, but it is possible!     5    

A．Take control over your life.

B．Work on improving your abilities.

C．Don’t compare your life to other people’s.

D．Write down why you’re grateful for them.

E．With time and practice, you can become the best version of yourself.

F．Appreciate others and use their success to motivate you to work hard.

G．To avoid this negative behavior, make a list of your strengths and talents.

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What was the speaker ten years ago?

A．A librarian.

B．An editor.

C．A teacher.

2. What would the speaker do if Tim finished his task on time?

A．She would treat him a dinner.

B．She would play games with him.

C．She would give him some chocolate.

3. How did the speaker feel when she got the call from Tim’s mother?

A．Disappointed.

B．Unhappy.

C．Curious.

4. What did Tim expect the speaker to do?

A．Help him choose a gift.

B．Teach him for a longer time.

C．Keep in contact with him.

5 . What is hard for the man to get used to in China?

A．The weather.

B．The food.

C．The language.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What should the club members wear?

A．Golf shoes.

B．Golf pants.

C．Club sweaters.

2. How much is a half-hour lesson?

A．$20.

B．$40.

C．$80.

3. What do we know about Westwood Golf Club?

A．It has a swimming pool.

B．Teachers often give group lessons.

C．Club members can invite guests to play there.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the man ask for leave?

A．To look after his daughter.

B．To visit his family.

C．To go on holiday.

2. When is the man going to Australia?

A．Next Tuesday.

B．Next Wednesday.

C．Next Thursday.

3. What will the man ask Mr. Green to do?

A．Participate in a new project.

B．Hire a new assistant.

C．Keep in touch with his customers.

8 . Have you ever considered a simple and environmentally friendly lifestyle in the future? If your answer is yes, you can choose to live in a tiny house. In fact, besides the better cost effect of owning and living in a tiny house, there are some other benefits of them.     1     Here are some benefits of living in a tiny house.

    2     The materials that made your tiny house can be made from recycled materials, not to mention the solar boards on the roof and the rain pipes on the side of the house. There is no end to how eco-friendly you can be. Living in a tiny house is a new way of creating a healthier and cleaner earth for future generations.

Live more simply.     3     Say goodbye to those things you “had to keep”. Since a tiny house is so much smaller than a usual house, there’s no room to keep extra things. Besides, with a tiny house, all you have to do is some light sweeping.

Say goodbye to future big moves. If you need to move, you just need to pack up your house, attach it to your car and be on your way. You don’t need to say goodbye to your precious house you spent years in or to rent a new house that may not be as good. You can stick with this one and move anywhere your heart desires.     4    

You can travel easily on holiday. If you build a tiny house on wheels, you can attach your home to your car and drive to travel anywhere in the country. Your tiny house is like a motorhome.     5     You can travel wherever and whenever you want.

A．Moving house is so easy.

B．Tiny houses are eco-friendly.

C．There is no need to drive again.

D．A tiny house can be sold anytime.

E．Start living more simply by emptying your home and your life.

F．You no longer have to worry about finding a hotel on the journey.

G．However, you need to know these benefits before you decide to have one.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does Grace usually do on Saturday afternoons?

A．Clean the house.

B．Watch a movie.

C．Do some reading.

2. Why will Grace have to stay at home this Saturday?

A．She must look after her brother.

B．She has homework to do.

C．She has to cook dinner.

10 . At 6 a.m., most of us are lucky if we have the energy to reach for a cup of coffee. It turns out the early bird may get more than the worm. There are ways to wake up with the sun, and we’ve got some tips on making it easier.

Get enough sleep.

It may seem obvious, but getting those recommended seven to nine hours will make getting up earlier easier. Pro tip? Keep the laptop and other work out of the bed to sleep soundly.

Stay consistent.

    1     A constant wakeup call may make it progressively easier to jump out of bed. When picking a new wakeup time, you should gradually work towards it. Remember to skip the beeps and blares and set an alarm tone to something peaceful or fun.

Skip the snooze (小睡).

Disrupting sleep an hour or so before actually getting out of bed may disturb our REM (rapid eye movement) cycle, which helps stimulate brain regions linked to cognition (认知). Don’t want to mess with that (or bug a roommate with multiple alarms!). Set one alarm for when it’s time to rise.     2    

Let in the light or hit the gym.

Research shows a little light may be all we need to reset the body clock.     3     Or greet the day and brush your teeth outside! Those tired eyes may go away once a morning workout routine is in order. Exercise will definitely boost energy—give these early-bird exercises a try.

    4    

Sleepiness doesn’t disappear just from drinking a cup of coffee. Having enough time for some green eggs and ham (or maybe just a yogurt parfait) will also provide energy, not to mention it’ll boost that brainpower, too. Have a reward waiting in the a. m. to motivate climbing out of the covers. Dive into some freshly based fruit and nut bars, or slide into a warm bath instead of taking a quick shower.

    5     Researchers have found that creativity may grow stronger when we feel groggy (昏昏沉沉), so don’t let a little sleepiness interrupt seizing the day!

A．Eat breakfast or treat yourself.

B．Start slowly and set some happy sounds.

C．A simple solution is to keep the curtain open during the night.

D．Sometimes we need to bite the bullet and “just do it.”

E．Being a morning person may actually be good for our health, too.

F．And maybe another a few minutes later in case you sleep through.

G．Try to set the alarm clock for the same time every morning—including weekends.