1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the woman doing？

A．Signing up for a dancing lesson.

B．Buying some dancing shoes.

C．Practising a dance performance.

2. Which dance does the woman like most?

A．Ballet.

B．Modern dance.

C．Tap dance.

3. Who wants to join the dancing class?

A．Shelley.

B．Carl.

C．Jane.

4. Why does the woman take dance lessons？

A．To improve her dance skill.

B．To teach others to dance.

C．To enjoy the free lessons.

2 . A Few Top Reasons to Get Your Child Play Golf

One such sport that usually does not come to your mind, but has several benefits in the long run for your child is golf.     1     But, before you take your child to the golf field, make sure you have bought your kids golf set.

Reasons why you must introduce your child to golf are as follows.

Golf is for anyone and everyone. Golf is one such sport that can be played by anyone. It does not matter if your child is short or tall, skinny or a little overweight, slow or fast. Golf is for everyone, irrespective of sizes and shapes. Also, golf can be played at any age.     2    

Golf has less risk of injuries. Unlike sports, such as football, baseball, cricket or soccer, golf is a safe game with a minimal to almost negligible risk of injury.     3     Additionally, the golf course is a safe environment for children.

Golf helps create lifelong friends.     4     When learning to play as kids, the children bond over the lessons of golf and later the lessons of life and stick together forever, irrespective of distances. Also, golf tournaments can take your kids to different countries and thus help them learn and appreciate players culturally different from themselves, but united by the game.

    5     Just like the ups and downs of golf, life too has its share of ups and downs. When your child learns to handle the high points and low points or rather the bogeys and birdies of the game of golf, he or she is picking up skills and lessons to help face similar situations in life.

And above all, the most important sport lesson that golf provides, is that of having fun and enjoying oneself.

A．Golf can teach a lot about life.

B．He can start if he is 5 or 6 years or onwards.

C．Golf helps develop positive attitude towards life.

D．The friendships established on the golf course usually last forever.

E．There are many practical reasons to motivate your child to play golf.

F．Golf as a sport does not involve any physical contact and thus has no risk of getting serious injuries.

G．Golf is a game in which people hit small hard white balls into holes in the ground, involving skills and patience.

3 . Kids are different, and so are their interests, so pick a hobby your child would love. Teaching hobbies for kids is a fun, relaxing, and attractive way to spend one’s time. Children love recreational activities and learning new things. Read on to know tour interesting hobbies that help in the development of kids.

Astronomy

Astronomy is a branch of science that studies space’s objects, like stars and planets. Children as young as four years can enjoy the pleasure of this science activity as a hobby. Providing them with an age-appropriate telescope and visiting children-specific astronomy workshops are good ideas to motivate them to try it as a hobby.

Nature watching

Watching nature and wildlife can be a thrilling learning experience for children across ages. A walk to a nearby park at sunrise and sunset, camping in the jungle, or a wildlife reserve are enjoyable activities to motivate them to enjoy the pleasure of nature watching as a hobby.

Recycling waste

Recycling waste is an eco-friendly practice that helps recycle waste material, like paper,   cardboard, plastic, steel cans, etc. into new things. This creative activity can be a fun, attractive, and learning hobby for children that also makes them be responsible for nature. You can encourage your child to pursue recycling as a hobby by practicing recycling at home.

Riddles

A riddle is a question or statement that requires effective usage of cognitive (认知的)skills，like logical reasoning, to help find the answer. Based on the interest, involve your child in a writing riddle, numerical riddle, year riddle, or riddles of other types. Making up riddles as a hobby encourages brainstorming, critical thinking and logical reasoning skills.

1. Which hobby can children choose if they are interested in space?

A．Astronomy.	B．Nature watching.
C．Recycling waste.	D．Riddles.

2. What do nature watching and recycling waste have in common?

A．They are a branch of science.	B．They require kids to go camping.
C．They motivate kids’ logical mind.	D．They are related to nature.

3. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?

A．Science.

B．Business.

C．Parenting.

D．Sports.

4 . Jacob hated finishing things almost as much as he loved starting them. As a result, he had gotten into a million hobbies and activities, but he never stuck with any of them long enough to get any good.

He begged his mother for months for a guitar so that he could play Black Eyed Peas songs to Angie, a girl he liked, but after he finally got one for Christmas, he found out that guitars don’t play themselves. He took a few lessons, but the strings hurt his fingers and he didn’t like holding the pick, so now the five-hundred dollar guitar lives under his bed.

After reading an ad in the back of one of his comic books, Jacob decided that he wanted a Wonder-Sweeper 5000 metal detector, so that he could find buried treasure. So he mowed lawns all summer and shoveled driveways all winter. He didn’t spend his money on ice-cream like his younger brother, Alex. By the time spring came he had saved $200, and he purchased the Wonder-Sweeper 5000 metal detector. He beeped it around the park for a while, be he soon found out that no one had ever left any treasure in his neighborhood. He buried the metal detector in his closest.

Given Jacob’s history with hobbies, it was no surprise that Jacob’s father was reluctant to buy him a magician’s kit for his birthday. Jacob was insistent. “Dad, this time I’ll stick with it for real. I promise!” Jacob begged. Jacob’s father sighed. But he was reminded of his own youth long ago, when he quit football and started boxing practice before hardly getting his equipment dirty. So when Jacob’s birthday came around, Jacob was both surprised and pleased to find the magician’s kit that he had desired so badly. Jacob opened up the box and unwrapped the many parts in the kit. He took the many fake coins, trick cards, and rope pieces of varying length on the kitchen table and imagined pulling rabbits out of his hat and turning them into pigeons with a mysterious puff of smoke.

As Jacob continued pulling plastic thumbs, foam balls, and giant playing cards out of the magic kit, a commercial on the TV caught his attention.

“Hey kids! Have you ever wanted to go to space? Experience what it’s like to be an astronaut? Do you want to explore the universe? Well, now you can.” As the commercial continued playing, Jacob walked away from the magic kit on the kitchen table and stared at the TV screen longingly. “For only $195 you can go to space camp and live life like an astronaut for a whole weekend. Enroll now for a once in a life time experience.” Jacob’s cry rang throughout the house as he yelled, “MOM!” He now knew what his true purpose in life was.

1. Why did Jacob stop playing the guitar?

A．It hurt his fingers.	B．He’d rather play drums.
C．It was too expensive.	D．He became interested in comic books.

2. Jacob’s father decided to buy him the magician’s kit because ________.

A．Jacob was insistent on having it	B．Jacob’s birthday was coming
C．Jacob quit many expensive activities	D．Jacob reminded his father of himself

3. Which of the following is Jacob most likely to do next based on the end of the story?

A．Become a great magician.	B．Learn to play guitar well.
C．Detect an incredible hidden treasure.	D．Raise money to go to space camp.

4. What can be learned about Jacob according to the passage?

A．He was persistent in pursuing his dreams.	B．He never stuck with anything for long.
C．He has always wanted to be a magician.	D．He finally found his true purpose in life.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话, 回答以下小题。
1. What does the woman think of the man?

A．He is adventurous.

B．He is cautious.

C．He is knowledgeable.

2. Who is Monica?

A．The woman’s cousin.

B．The woman’s coach.

C．The woman’s friend.

3. What did the man do last month?

A．He went on a trip.

B．He studied abroad.

C．He learned a new sport.

4. What is Judy’s major?

A．Business administration.

B．Electrical engineering.

C．Medicine.

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

A．Plans for the summer holiday.

B．Activities at school.

C．Dangerous sports.

2. Who will be the man’s soccer coach?

A．His father.

B．His teacher.

C．A professional player.

3. What does the woman think of swimming?

A．It will help her get into shape.

B．It’s a good way to make friends.

C．It takes up too much of her time.

7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What’s the speaker’s last suggestion on how to get ready to go fishing?

A．Getting up early.

B．Preparing food and drink.

C．Taking warm clothes.

2. Where does the speaker usually go fishing?

A．To the river.

B．To the sea.

C．To the lake.

3. Why does the speaker like fishing?

A．It’s popular.

B．It’s exciting.

C．It’s peaceful.

4. What do we know about the speaker?

A．He usually goes fishing alone.

B．He thinks fishing difficult.

C．He often enters fishing competitions.

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Why did the announcer have Susan work on the radio?

A．She had a good voice.

B．She won many quizzes.

C．She liked popular music.

2. What challenge did Susan face at first?

A．To come up with new topics.

B．To get fun ideas immediately.

C．To gain wide knowledge of music.

3. What did Susan’s parents do about her program?

A．They chose music for it.

B．They made comments on it.

C．They recorded and replayed it.

4. What does Susan say about being a DJ?

A．She really likes it.

B．She has got bored with it.

C．She considers it a lifetime job.

9 . Hobbies are considered leisure activities people engage in to relax and feel less stressed. There are various physical and non-physical leisure activities. Physical activities include walking, running, jogging, hiking, gymnastics, fishing, skating, swimming, basketball, boxing, volleyball, etc.     1     These not only are usually relaxing but also provide skill advancement.

Everyone needs a break from responsibilities, and chores!     2     They provide an amazing chance to have fun during selective leisure time. Not only are you able to enjoy recreational pastime, but hobbies allow you to develop skills and values that can last a lifetime. Hobbies might also help you feel more present in the moment.

    3     It’s actually best to engage in multiple hobbies throughout the week. Explore different types of hobbies to not only find what fits you best but also exceed all benefits hobbies can offer. However, try not to take on so many that you begin to find them taxing(伤脑筋的)or tiring. The entire purpose of hobbies is to relax and enjoy yourself.     4     Therefore, if you’re trying out a new hobby, remember to balance your time. Make a schedule of which activities you want to take part in throughout the week.     5     For example, if you like to work up a sweat, then activities such as yoga, dancing, walking, or running might be great hobbies for you to try. And if you enjoy staying in or already have a physically demanding job, you might join a book club, go to an art class, or learn how to cook a new recipe.

A．You can do team sports like soccer.

B．Never think you can only have one hobby.

C．Hobbies allow us to take some time away from life’ s duties.

D．So make sure you aren’t adding additional stress to your life.

E．Physical activities reduce stress, strengthen muscles, and help improve moods.

F．Moreover, consider your interests and passions when deciding which hobby to choose.

G．Non-physical recreational activities include art, problem-solving, reading literature, etc.

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

A．She went to a concert.

B．She worked all night.

C．She met a friend.

2. What’s the woman’s hobby?

A．Playing musical instruments.

B．Collecting all kinds of CDs.

C．Taking photos with stars.