1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Which of the following is the best place for you to enjoy music in Ireland?

A．The cities.

B．The countryside.

C．The towns.

2. Why is Dublin known as Ireland’s cultural capital?

A．Many famous writers lived here.

B．Many famous writers were born here.

C．Many famous writers wrote about Dublin.

3. How old are many of the buildings in the city center of Dublin?

A．Less than 115 years.

B．About 140 years.

C．More than 150 years.

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Which is very beautiful in comparison to the North Island?

A．The North Pole.

B．The West Island.

C．The South Island.

2. Which part of New Zealand does the woman strongly recommend visiting?

A．The center of the North Island.

B．The West Coast of the South Island.

C．The center of the South Island.

3. Where can you see farms?

A．In rural New Zealand.

B．In the center of the North Island.

C．On the West Coast of the South Island.

4. What can you experience in Rotorua?

A．Maori culture.

B．Ice mountains.

C．Interesting farming.

3 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Why do some travelers hesitate about travelling in Japan?

A．Japan is crowded.

B．The sightseeing is tiring.

C．Travel expenses are high.

2. How long does the Obon Festival season last?

A．Two days.

B．Three days.

C．Seven days.

3. What is recommended if you want to do lots of sightseeing?

A．Buying a bus pass.

B．Asking for a discount.

C．Experiencing major holidays.

4. Who can get a discount in the attractions?

A．A man over 65.

B．A child over 12.

C．A 60-year-old woman.

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What’s the speaker probably?

A．A musician.

B．A cook.

C．A worker.

2. What fact about Portugal is the speaker probably most proud of?

A．It has its own national type of music.

B．It has the oldest bookstore in the world.

C．It is the oldest country in Europe.

3. What is the speaker’s favorite area of Portugal to visit?

A．The beaches.

B．The major cities.

C．The northern forest area.

4. When will the speaker probably return home?

A．After finishing university.

B．After a few years of work.

C．After his retirement.

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

A．Tourists.

B．Students.

C．Writers.

2. What are the places where people park cars in the UK?

A．Parking lots.

B．Car lots.

C．Car parks.

3. What is the speaker’s opinion of British humor?

A．It is dry.

B．It is boring.

C．It is obvious.

4. What are compared between the two cultures in the end?

A．The numbers of artists.

B．Styles of buildings.

C．Standards of living.

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How many aspects of the United Kingdom does the man refer to?

A．Two.

B．Three.

C．Four.

2. Which of the following is NOT a historical monument?

A．Windsor Castle.

B．The Tower of London.

C．The National Gallery.

3. Which of the following film series was NOT produced by a British studio?

A．Harry Potter.

B．Star Wars.

C．James Bond.

4. Which of the following sports originated in the United Kingdom?

A．Rugby.

B．Basketball.

C．Badminton

7 . 听下面一段独白，回答小题。
1. What probably is the speaker?

A．A host.

B．A tour guide.

C．An official.

2. What is recommended in Florida?

A．Pears.

B．Oranges.

C．Potatoes.

3. Which state is called yellow hammer state?

A．Idaho.

B．Alabama.

C．Oregon.

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。1.

A．The U.S. is not one of the happiest countries in the world.

B．The U. S experienced a decline in happiness only from 2005 to 2007.

C．The U. S. is not included in the top 10 happiest countries.

D．The U. S. is among the 47 countries experiencing a decline in happiness.

2.

A．Greece.

B．Burundi.

C．Denmark.

D．Australia.

3.

A．Quality education.	B．Safety from crime.
C．Good health.	D．Wealth.

9 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How many aspects of the United Kingdom does the man refer to?

A．Two.

B．Three.

C．Four.

2. Which of the following is NOT a historical monument?

A．Windsor Castle.

B．The Tower of London.

C．The National Gallery.

3. Which of the following film series was NOT produced by a British studio?

A．James Bond.

B．Star Wars.

C．Harry Potter.

4. Which of the following sports originated in the United Kingdom?

A．Badminton.

B．Basketball.

C．Golf.

10 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How did the Doggerland people make a living?

A．By hunting.

B．By farming.

C．By trading.

2. Who often find the evidence of Doggerland?

A．Scientists.

B．Fishermen.

C．Historians.

3. Which modern issue do researchers warn us about?

A．Climate change.

B．Immigration.

C．Pollution.

4. What is the main subject of the talk?

A．The UK’s ancient flood stories.

B．The danger of flooding in the UK.

C．Ancient flooded land off the UK coast.