1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. When did Amber begin attending college?

A．At age 18.

B．At age 19.

C．At age 20.

2. What did Amber think of working for Highlights?

A．It was boring.

B．It was demanding.

C．It was interesting.

3. How did Amber know about Youth Beauty Competition?

A．From the TV.

B．From a poster.

C．From her boss.

4. What did Amber do with most of her prize money?

A．She put it in the bank.

B．She spent it on a vehicle.

C．She donated it to a school.

2 . A pickup game is a game of some kind that is not part of a regularly scheduled season of competition or a championship series.    1    . There are no repercussions (负面影响) beyond the final score in terms of standings or future commitment.

    2    . But the types of games that use the term have expanded today. It is now used to refer to casually scheduled games of softball, volleyball, tennis, and even chess.

Pickup games are spontaneous (自发的) and informal.     3    . An all-men’s pickup game may be played as “Shirts vs No Shirts”; it is an easy way to identify teammates and distinguish them from the competitors. “Inside Shirts vs Out Shirts” “White Shirts vs Colored Shirts” and “Men vs Women” are other teams created with the goal of knowing who is who.

Recently, attempts have been made to use the Internet to schedule pickup games. This is a way of helping players connect with other players in their local area and allowing them to have complete teams whenever possible.     4    .   For example, gender, game choice, age, location, and how far they are willing to travel to a game. The main draw of pickup games is that they are meant to be a fun way to practice or show off skills with friends. If a player makes a mistake, he won’t be taken out of the game and worried about losing his playing time.     5    .

A．You could play pickup football, baseball, etc.

B．He can laugh it off and continue on with the game.

C．This method makes the game much more competitive.

D．Potential players are asked to provide their information.

E．The term “pick up game” often refers to basketball games.

F．Instead, it is a game with teams often made up on the spot.

G．But people have a variety of methods to pick teams and identify them.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Which part of the man’s body is a little tired?

A．His hand.

B．His foot.

C．His arm.

2. What’s the weather like?

A．Cool.

B．Hot.

C．Warm.

3. Where will the man go?

A．The bar.

B．His home.

C．The office.

4. How many times has the man played bowling?

A．Five to ten times.

B．Ten to fifteen times.

C．Fifteen to twenty times.

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who is the speaker talking to?

A．Art school students.

B．Web designers.

C．Magazine managers.

2. What is expected to be designed?

A．The cover of a magazine.

B．A poster.

C．A T-shirt.

3. What requirement does the competition set out?

A．The deadline is 27th May.

B．The design must include a picture.

C．Some words should be put in a certain place in the design.

4. What prize will be given to a winner?

A．A drawing book and pens.

B．Books on design.

C．A computer.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How does the man like the youngest male athlete?

A．He is very smooth.

B．He is one of the best athletes.

C．He lacks experience.

2. What kind of sport are the two speakers talking about?

A．Distance race.

B．Football.

C．Gymnastics.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What upset the man ten years ago?

A．He could no longer run.

B．He caused a car accident.

C．He had no friends around him.

2. What encouraged the man two years ago?

A．A new friend’s words.

B．A great man’s deeds.

C．The LA Marathon runners’ spirit.

3. How did the man’s parents react when he decided to run in the LA Marathon?

A．They felt proud.

B．They encouraged him greatly.

C．They didn’t think he would make it.

4. How often did the man train himself?

A．Five days a week.

B．Twice a week.

C．Every day.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What did the woman achieve at the last Olympics?

A．She won six medals.

B．She won eight cups.

C．She broke all the records.

2. Why has the woman given up swimming?

A．She prefers visiting other countries.

B．She is unable to win any competitions.

C．She is too old for a swimmer.

3. What did the woman use to do for big competitions?

A．She swam 35 miles per week.

B．She took a break at weekends.

C．She arrived at the pool at 6 :00 a. m.

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who can get a spot on one of the teams?

A．Those who show up early.

B．Those who made a reservation.

C．Those with higher skill levels.

2. What is the maximum number of players?

A．18.

B．20.

C．40.

3. What's the number of the field hotline?

A．5100-861-4372.

B．501-681-5372.

C．510-681-4372.

4. What does the speaker ask the players to do at last?

A．Email the organizer.

B．Fill out an insurance form.

C．Call the field hotline before 9:30 a. m .

9 . 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。

1. What did the man watch on TV last night?

A．A play.

B．A basketball match.

C．A football match.

2. When did the man arrive at the office?

A．At 9:00 a.m.

B．At 10:00 a.m.

C．At 10:30 a.m.

3. Who’s the woman probably?

A．The man’s colleague.

B．The man’s boss.

C．The man’s friend.

4. What happened on the man’s way to work?

A．An accident happened and caused a traffic jam.

B．He met an old friend.

C．The police stopped him.

10 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1. Where was Open Tchaikovsky Competition held in 1986?

A．In Moscow.

B．In Chelyabinsk.

C．In Berlin.

2. What does Maxim say about the competition he attended at 10?

A．It inspired many young musicians.

B．It was the music event of his dreams.

C．It was a life-changing experience.

3. Which kind of music are the young players required to play?

A．Rock music.

B．Pop music.

C．Classical music.

4. What does Maxim value most in young players’ performance?

A．Expressiveness.

B．Smoothness.

C．Completeness.