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

A．An athlete.

B．A hostess.

C．A coach.

2. Why did Noah start horse riding?

A．He was very interested in horses.

B．He wished to defeat his fear of animals.

C．He wanted to get pleasure from horse riding.

3. How has Noah benefited from horse riding?

A．He’s much fitter.

B．He’s more energetic.

C．He’s more patient.

4. What would Noah like to do when he gets older?

A．Teach kids to ride horses.

B．Work as a horse trainer.

C．Win more horse riding races.

2 . 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写 1 个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

Music comes in different styles and forms. But my favorite music genre is jazz, and it is smooth and relaxing. Whenever I am tired or     1    desperation, I listen to jazz on my cell phone. In no time, I find myself     2    (relax). Even when I study, I also play jazz as background music. In the last few years, my days     3    (brighten) due to jazz.

3 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小 题。
1. How soon will the speaker get his novel published?

A．In two months.

B．In three months.

C．In eight months.

2. What led the speaker to switch his major in university?

A．The poor job prospect as a reporter.

B．His lasting passion for fiction-writing.

C．The heavy pressure from the professor.

3. What does the speaker mainly talk about?

A．His working career.

B．His childhood hobby.

C．His writing experiences.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is Jenny’s hobby?

A．Painting.

B．Reading.

C．Traveling.

2. What picture is Jenny working on now?

A．The Eiffel Tower.

B．The Great Wall.

C．A Swiss mountain.

3. What does the man say about Jenny’s works?

A．They contain many details.

B．They are well-designed.

C．They should be bigger.

5 . One day, I was appointed to be a volunteer to welcome Alex Haley, the author of The Autobiography of Malcolm X. I was _________ because I feared that I would embarrass myself in front of this famous gentleman. After meeting him, I was struck by how _________ he is.

“I’d like to become a writer, but I don’t know if I have the _________. You’ve accomplished so much. How did you _________ that you had a gift for writing?” I raised my question without hesitation. Mr. Haley laughed,_________, “I didn’t, and I don’t.” “_________ is a craft (技艺),” he said. “I learned to write through practice and persistence.”

He explained that when he entered the Coast Guard in 1939, he was _________ some boring work. He became so bored that he bought a portable typewriter. He began to write letters for sailors who wanted to _________ their parents and others back home but lacked writing skills. He wrote every day. As his writing skills improved, he _________ became a journalist for the Coast Guard.

“If you want to become a writer,” he __________ to say, “don’t worry about whether you have some magic al gift. Put in the work. Write every day, and don’t give up until you __________ it.”

This was not the answer I __________. I thanked him for his advice. After my __________ with Alex Haley, I no longer care about whether I have the “gift” to become a writer.__________, I start writing every day. Within two years, I published three stories in national children ‘s magazines. I’ve been writing and publishing ever since. Had I not met this extraordinary man, I would never have received the benefit of his wise advice and the __________ that followed.

1.

A．brave

B．kind

C．anxious

D．confident

2.

A．honest

B．approachable

C．generous

D．humorous

3.

A．power

B．courage

C．source

D．talent

4.

A．discover

B．announce

C．check

D．remember

5.

A．responding

B．agreeing

C．wondering

D．excusing

6.

A．Typing

B．Writing

C．Reading

D．Painting

7.

A．awarded

B．taught

C．introduced

D．given

8.

A．turn to

B．attend to

C．contact with

D．argue with

9.

A．actually

B．eventually

C．possibly

D．exactly

10.

A．continued

B．volunteered

C．promised

D．refused

11.

A．hit

B．go

C．make

D．get

12.

A．avoided

B．reported

C．designed

D．expected

13.

A．conversation

B．battle

C．exploration

D．debate

14.

A．Sometimes

B．Somehow

C．Besides

D．Instead

15.

A．requests

B．beliefs

C．rewards

D．purposes

6 . In today’s society, kids are interested in films, music and video games. However, many parents are looking for exciting, protected and educational hobbies which their kids can get pleasure from.     1    , but here we will talk about collecting coins.

One of the several reasons why collecting coins is a hobby that is fantastic for children is that it is an activity that can be enjoyed by oneself or as a family activity. It can teach them the significance of collecting potentially worthwhile items.     2     but the top quality time spent collecting, examining and researching coins can be regarded as priceless.     3    .

In terms of coin-collecting supplies, a lot of parents choose to obtain coin-collecting starter kits (入门套件). Coin-collecting starter kits may be different.     4    . In truth, several coin-collecting starter kits even come with coins! This is a wonderful way to get youngsters interested in enjoying collecting coins as a hobby. It is a fantastic way to get a coin collection started.

Depending on kids and their age, parents can educate them on collecting coins and the possibilities it holds. For instance, even if kids are just interested in collecting coins for entertainment, they must know that their coins collected may turn lucrative (赚钱的) one day. Of course, for that to take place, all coins collected need to be properly stored and cared for.     5    .

As previously stated, collecting coins is an excellent, protected and fun hobby for children of all ages to take pleasure in.

A．There are a number of choices

B．Kids can learn how to save money from it

C．Coins collected by kids can be handed to their parents

D．But a lot come equipped with how-to guides or coin albums

E．Not only can this hobby be a single activity that is educational for children

F．Depending on kids’ age, parents can supply them with useful guides for collecting coins and coins resources

G．An additional reason why collecting coins is a hobby excellent for youngsters is that it is relatively affordable

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does Ann say about her performance in the World Championships?

A．She did better than she had expected.

B．She regretted not preparing well enough.

C．She was disappointed to win a silver medal.

2. How often does Ann practice?

A．Once a week.

B．Every day.

C．Six days a week.

3. What is Ann’s attitude towards the other competitors?

A．She avoids close contact with them.

B．She likes to communicate with them.

C．She has made good friends with them.

4. What does Ann enjoy doing in her free time now?

A．Flying kites.

B．Reading.

C．Skiing.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the woman grow her own garden?

A．To kill time.

B．To develop a new hobby.

C．To eat healthy food.

2. What is the woman mainly growing in her garden?

A．Fruits.

B．Vegetables.

C．Grains.

3. What’s the woman doing?

A．Picking strawberries.

B．Watering plants.

C．Eating vegetables.

9 . 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
1. What will the woman do after the interview?

A．Advertise the garden.

B．Visit the man’s garden.

C．Write for a newspaper

2. What firstly made the man show an interest in gardening?

A．Being gifted plants by friends.

B．Reading about gardening in 1980.

C．Visiting Kew Gardens frequently.

3. Where did Mr. Whitefield learn a lot about gardening?

A．From gardening classes.

B．From visiting Kew Gardens.

C．From reading gardening books.

4. What did the man’s first garden look like?

A．It was a tiny piece of land.

B．It was filled with wildflowers.

C．It was located in West London.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。材料和问题读两遍。
1. Question 1:

A．Ballet.

B．Modern dance.

C．Tango.

2. Question 2:

A．Tom.

B．Shelley.

C．Mary.

3. Question 3:

A．To improve her dance skill.

B．To teach others to dance.

C．To enjoy the free lessons.