1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. According to the speaker, why do many travelers avoid Australia?

A．They find it is boring there.

B．They think it’s dangerous there.

C．They don’t like the climate there.

2. What is the weather probably like in the middle of Australia?

A．Mild and cool.

B．Cold and windy.

C．Dry and hot.

3. What can be said about Australia lifestyle?

A．It is very formal.

B．It is casual.

C．It is fast-paced.

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How is the weather now?

A．Rainy.

B．Sunny.

C．Cloudy.

2. What is the temperature likely to be tonight?

A．32 degrees.

B．22 degrees.

C．12 degrees.

3. Where will the wind create some dangerous conditions?

A．By the sea.

B．In the valley.

C．Up on the mountains.

4. Who is the speaker?

A．A radio announcer.

B．A TV host.

C．A reporter.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. For what was the football match put off?

A．Some players.

B．The weather.

C．The playground.

2. What does the woman invite the man to do this evening?

A．Visit some football players.

B．Meet her Chinese friends.

C．Eat out with her.

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

A．Watching TV.

B．Reading the newspaper.

C．Surfing the Internet.

2. How many people were killed by the storm in Madagascar?

A．19.

B．48.

C．130.

3. What is the problem in Malawi?

A．Food can’t be sent to the affected areas.

B．Storm Batsirai is hitting the country.

C．No effort was made to help it.

4. What will the speakers probably talk about next?

A．The main causes of the storm.

B．Ways to protect the environment.

C．Another extreme weather disaster.

5 . What does the woman mean?

A．They will call off their flight.

B．The snow-storm won’t last long.

C．They can avoid the cold weather.

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Which road will stay closed?

A．M43.

B．M30.

C．M16.

2. Why is North Street closed to all cars?

A．The snow hasn’t been cleared.

B．There is an accident.

C．It is under repair.

3. How can passengers get the latest information about trains?

A．By visiting a website.

B．By reading a magazine.

C．By making a phone call.

4. What is the weather going to be like in the evening?

A．Snowy

B．Windy

C．Sunny

7 .

A．The man canceled the trip because it was too expensive.

B．The man received a notice and had to cancel the trip.

C．There was some mechanical problem with the liner.

D．Bad weather led to the cancellation of the trip.

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. When will the first storm arrive?

A．Today.

B．This weekend.

C．Next week.

2. Which city will have fog?

A．New York City.

B．Saint Paul.

C．Boston.

3. For whom will the ice cause problems according to the speaker?

A．People traveling on foot.

B．People driving on the road.

C．People celebrating by the water.

4. What will the weather be like in Chicago?

A．Sunny.

B．Snowy.

C．Windy.

9 . A: Good morning. Sit down, please.
B: Morning, doctor.
A:     1    
B: I was caught in the rain. I’ve got a bad cough and my head hurts.
A: Do you have a fever?
B:     2     I feel terrible.
A: Let me see... There’s nothing serious.     3     Have a good rest, and you’ll be fine soon.
B: Thanks, I will.     4    
A: You’d better choose your clothes according to the weather report. The weather often changes in summer.
B: How will the weather be tomorrow?
A:     5     Now we’re in the season of rain.
B: What bad weather!
A: When you go out, please wear warm clothes and take an umbrella with you.
B: Thank you, doctor.
A. You just have a cold.
B. It’ll still be rainy tomorrow.
C. What’s the weather like?
D. Yes. My temperature is 38℃.
E. I have a headache.
F. What’s the matter with you?
G. Any other suggestions?

10 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

A Weather Report in Australia

New South Wales	There is a warning in place as     1     spread.
Queensland	At least     2     inches of rain are expected to fall over the next 24 hours.
Northern Territory	Residents should only experience light showers, and it will remain     3     until Friday evening.
Perth	There will be     4     that may become stronger towards the end of the week.
Geraldton	Rain showers will come in from the     5     but should disappear later.