I took down the violin I made in the past two months, and walked towards the farmland outside. The violin shined in the sunlight, and I admitted, unwillingly, that it looked good. But I knew it was a mockery (笑柄) of my failure to find beauty.

“What makes a violin beautiful?”

I first asked this question as a three-year-old child and now again as a teenager. When I listened to a violin for the first time, I was so astonished by its beauty that I imagined a fairy living in the wooden frame. But fairies faded when I grew older. I wanted a reasonable answer to the question.

I referred to Professor Ruan, my violin teacher, who introduced the violin to me 14 years ago. This 85-year-old man rhapsodized about (热烈赞美)the legend of Antonio Stradivari. “His violins are the most beautiful works human has ever crafted.” “Make a violin with your own hands,” Professor Ruan suggested,“When you play it, you’ll know.”

However, when Professor Ruan introduced to me a violin workshop, what I saw was far from my expectation. In front of me was a fat worker, shirtless and sunburned, soon to become my master. What shocked me most was that the “master” knew nearly nothing about music. His rough hands had been tending crops, not instruments, for most of his life.

Two months later, standing outside the workshop, I was disappointed. Yes, I just finished or copied a Stradivarius violin. But I didn't find beauty in it. Then I remembered Professor Ruan's words, “When you play it, you'll know.” So I closed my eyes, and focused on where my fingers and strings touched. Music flowed suddenly so beautifully that for a moment I doubted my own ears. Slowly I opened my eyes, and with surprise found the fairy of my childhood fantasy dancing to my music --- the two-year-old daughter of the master.

Professor Ruan was right. I didn’t find beauty until I played music with the violin, because beauty isn’t in the instrument itself. It’s just here, deep down, in ourselves.

1.When he listened to a violin for the first time, what happened to the writer?

A. He found the violin looked beautiful.

B. He was astonished to see a fairy in the violin.

C. He became interested in the violin.

D. He began to learn how to play violin.

2.After consulting Professor Ruan, what did the writer think made a violin beautiful?

A. The person who makes the violin.

B. The person who plays the violin.

C. The appearance of the violin.

D. The sound of the violin.

3.What did the writer do in the workshop during two months?

A. He listened to the legend of Antonio Stradivari.

B. He taught the master knowledge of music.

C. He played music with the violin for the daughter of the master.

D. He made his own violin with the help of the master.

4.Why did the writer feel disappointed when he was outside the workshop?

A. He created an ugly-looking violin.

B. His master knew little about music.

C. He failed to find beauty in the violin.

D. He had to work in a terrible workshop.

5.The text mainly tells us that  .

A. music brings beauty B. beauty lies in our hearts

C. we should develop a hobby D. teachers are important to students

    Wondering what to see and do in India in November? November is an excellent month to visit India. Here are the best festivals in November, 2018 in India.

International Yoga and Music Festival

Organized by Nada Yoga School every year since 2008, the International Yoga and Music Festival features 50 of the best professional yoga teachers Ayurvedic（印度草药按摩）doctors， dancers, musicians, and philosophers from Rishikesh and abroad. Free classes and lectures are held with topics including yoga, Ayurveda, philosophy, and Indian classical music. There’s an Indian classical music concert in the evenings as well.

Time: November 1-7, 2018. Location: Rishikesh, Uttarakhand.

Wangala Festival

Also known as the 100 Drum Wangala Festival this is the biggest harvest festival of Meghalaya's Garo tribe in northeast India. Held in honor of the Sun God of fertility, the festival marks the end of the seeding season and agricultural year. It's celebrated by the beating of drums, blowing horns, and traditional dancing.

Time: November 6, 2018. Location: Garo Hills, Meghalaya. Bandra Wine Festival

Being popular with local people for six years, the Bandra Wine Festival is a fun opportunity to sample the best wines in India. In addition to tasting wine, there are market stalls, food stalls, live music in the evenings, and dancing.

Time: November 7-8, 2018.

Location: D'Monte Park, Bandra West, Mumbai.

Pushkar Balloon Festival

The International Hot Air Ballooning Festival is an added attraction at the Pushkar Camel Fair. Similar to the Taj Balloon Festival in Agra, it’s hosted by Sky Waltz, and features hot air balloons from around the world and a Night Glow Music Concert. Accommodation and balloon flight packages are offered to visitors.

Time: November 21-23, 2018. Location: Pushkar, Rajasthan.

1.If you want to learn health knowledge, you’d better go to  .

A. Pushkar, Rajasthan

B. Garo Hills, Meghalaya

C. Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

D. D'Monte Park, Bandra West, Mumbai.

2.The Garo tribe holds the Wangala Festival in order to  .

A. thank Sun God for his giving

B. celebrate their sowing season

C. show their pleasure after harvest

D. celebrate the end of the old year

3.Who could most probably enjoy the Bandra Wine Festival?

A. News reporters. B. Successful leaders

C. Professional dancers. D. Wine lovers.

4.What can we know about the Hot Air Ballooning Festival?

A. There is no fee to attend it.

B. It is an event during the Pushkar Camel Fair.

C. All the hot air balloons come from India.

D. It is held to produce beautiful hot air balloons.

5.If you are free during the second half of November, you can enjoy  .

A. Wangala Festival B. Bandra Wine Festival

C. Pushkar Balloon Festival D. International Yoga and Music Festival

Happy Maggie

During my childhood I experienced greater hardships than most people go through in a lifetime. In my short 17 years of life, I have been______five divorces of my parents. Having a   new stepmother or stepfather every few years was_______, but the constant moving was worse.   My  father’s  cancer  diagnosis_____ me  apart,  and  his  two  heart  attacks  and______ with diabetes put a huge pressure on the family. By age 13, I was________and emotionally scarred. I   felt like I had no one to________and that nothing would ever get better. Then I met Maggie, and   my attitude towards life changed.

For many summers,  I ______ at a horse-riding camp for people with special needs. We  taught children and adults specialized skills___________their abilities. For example, we would teach  a child with autism(自闭症)____skills, or a child with cerebral palsy(脑瘫) strength-building exercise. Each volunteer was________a specific child during eight weeks. A few weeks later, I    was  asked  to_____ another volunteer  who  was  sick. That  was  the  day  my_____ on  life changed forever.

As I began to work with her, I looked through her file to get more information, which was ___. She had been physically abused as a newborn and throughout her infancy. Her birth parents________her so badly that they caused her a serious brain injury by the age of two. Her   skull had been broken, however, the amazing thing about Maggie was her____attitude.

When I met Maggie, she was 12, and she would say____but“I’m happy!”. If you asked her“How old are you?”, “I’m happy” she replied each time. Everyone at the camp_____her “Happy Maggie”.

My life growing up was a huge struggle, ________Maggie taught me not to get in the way of  happiness. Nothing bad in life should be enough to change________I am. She gave me__________. If I learned anything from Maggie, it would be, no matter what, be happy.

1.A. beyond B. with C. through D. in

2.A. rough B. exciting C. charming D. independent

3.A. broke B. tore C. defeated D. turned

4.A. recovery B. suffering C. concern D. battle

5.A. depressed B. confused C. confident D. pleased

6.A. look after B. turn to C. appeal to D. take after

7.A. volunteered B. handled C. admitted D. recommended

8.A. compared with B. based on C. judging from D. owing to

9.A. analyzing B. creating C. communicating D. calculating

10.A. acquired B. separated C. promoted D. assigned

11.A. interview B. employ C. replace D. dismiss

12.A. decision B. evaluation C. principle D. outlook

13.A. heart-breaking B. spirit-lifting C. disappointing D. surprising

14.A. tended B. treated C. opposed D. protected

15.A. unreasonable B. unacceptable C. unforgettable D. unsinkable

16.A. everything B. anything C. nothing D. something

17.A. gave B. complained C. translated D. nicknamed

18.A. and B. yet C. so D. otherwise

19.A. why B. where C. who D. that

20.A. hope B. ambition C. strength D. lesson

We  more places of interest yesterday, but we lost our way in that small village.

A. would have visited B. was visiting

C. would visit D. had visited

So absorbed  in her yoga exercises that she took no notice of the heavy rain outside.

A. Mary was B. Mary has been

C. was Mary D. has Mary been

  themselves in the community services, students can gain experience for growth.

A. Involved B. To involve

C. Having been involved D. Involving

Mark has lived in China for many years, yet he still can't ________ himself to the Chinese customs.

A. observe B. adapt

C. lead D. devote

I was going to pay by cash when it suddenly occurred to me _________ I had left my purse at home.

A. whether B. what

C. that D. where

The Games are known as the friendly games because of their  on kindness and mutual respect.

A. lacks B. focuses

C. challenges D. researches

This semester our school offers many optional courses for the students, _______ appeals to many students.

A. each of which B. all of whom

C. each of whom D. all of which

For many days I have been trying to  what it is that makes Jack so annoyed.

A. carry out B. figure out

C. watch out D. stand out

   some leaders and scientists have praised China’s achievement in space technology, others regard China’s progress as a threat.

A. Unless B. Once

C. Even though D. Now that

-- Our team has just narrowly won the game. I feel so relieved now.

-- __________!

A. Cheer up B. You bet

C. What a pity D. Well done

It is really cold and the ground is wet; it  have rained last night.

A. might B. must

C. can D. should

People believe that the China Dream is not  very difficult  so long as the whole nation works hard for it.

A. realizing B. to be realized

C. realized D. to realize

— Why are you so upset?

— I  had my computer repaired  yesterday, but it  work again.

A. doesn’t B. didn’t

C. won’t D. wouldn’t

Most students study because it’s unavoidable.  , there are students who actually enjoy it.

A. As a result B. In addition

C. In conclusion D. By contrast

—  ? You look really down.

— I’m tired of my job. There are endless problems to deal with.

A. Why bother B. So what

C. What’s up D. Why not

假定你是李华，你市图书馆将播放关于中国茶文化的纪录片。你的外教Mr Smith是中国茶文化爱好者，请给他写一封邮件，邀请他一起观看。内容包括:

1.纪录片主要内容；

2.播放时间、地点；

3.中文发音，英文字幕。

注意:1.词数100左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

参考词汇:纪录片documentary 字幕subtitles

Dear Mr Smith.

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(八)，并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除:把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。

修改:在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2.只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。

During my last summer holiday, I go to France with my father to do some sightseeing. On third day, our bus pulled into a motorway service station.  Our guide told us we wouldn't stop again that day, so we had to eat a meal in the only restaurant here. There was a problem. When I asked about fish, in my terrible French, the assistant thought l wanted chickens. Anyway, ten minutes late, I got my meal. I thought the food would be dull, what wasn’t the case at all. Wonderfully cooking, it tasted delicious and had been nothing in common with motorway food elsewhere. Maybe I shouldn't have been so surprising as this, after all, was France.

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案填写在答题卡上。

Official figures show that the number of people taking international1.(flight)is decreasing, and that this is resulting in significant changes to holidaying habits.  As the cost of air tickets increases,2.appears that more and more families are choosing to spend their summer holidays at home.

For many parents, a summer with no overcrowded resorts may seem quite3.( attract) , but the idea might well be less popular with teenage children,4.are probably used to flying off to the Mediterranean or Miami as soon as school breaks up.  So, the question is, how can young people enjoy themselves5.( thorough)when so much is closed for the holidays, and so many of6.( they) friends are bound to be away?

Nowadays, many sports centres organize summer activities aimed at young people7.( interest) either in indoor or outdoor sports. These might range, for example, from playing table tennis8.going mountain-biking. As well as being healthy and enjoyable, taking part in activities like these9.( be) also an excellent way to make new friends. For the most popular activities, though, it is advisable 10.(apply) early for a place,p erhaps two or three months in advance.

    When my dad finally finished the triathlon(铁人三项)in Montauk, the crowd cheered. It showed me how his hard work paid off and it______my curiosity. I wondered whether a small boy of my size could____something like that. I found myself_______this out loud and my father overheard me. He______me and said I could train with him.

Training with my dad turned out to be very______.We would get up early for a morning jog, or go for a swim in the pool after school.  After a few weeks of______，I signed up for my first triathlon. Before the competition, I nervously waited for the______.When someone fired the gun, I was_________ ,swimming towards the distant buoy(浮标)that marked my tum.I________the half-mile swim and ran towards my bike. I was dripping wet, trying to _______it. Once on my bike, I experienced an excitement specific to_________. I went through the transition zone(转换区)again and______my running shoes. At the start of the run part of the triathlon, my ______already felt like they were made of cement(水泥).

For me, the real competition began during the run, ________now I could see each competitor as a target. No matter my _________in the field, each racer was either following me or being followed. The run part of the race boiled down to________tolerance. "Shut up, legs", one of my favorite quotes, kept me from______the burning feeling. Then I crossed the finish line.I took a breath and then began a(n)_____ with the other finishers. The sense of accomplishment was there for all of us.

Looking back, I ______the small boy on that day in Montauk who thought he couldn't _____if. Now, that same boy is not only a huge fan, but also a training partner.

1.A. showed B. excited C. tested D. controlled

2.A. preview B. deserve C. achieve D. benefit

3.A. saying B. taking C. trying D. giving

4.A. satisfied B. encouraged C. puzzled D. embarrassed

5.A. disappointing B. frightening C. relaxing D. challenging

6.A. performing B. fighting C. meeting D. training

7.A. result B. seat C. gun D. audience

8.A. up B. round C. off D. along

9.A. finished B. considered C. assessed D. arranged

10.A. point at B. get on C. get back D. find out

11.A. running B. traveling C. cycling D. swimming

12.A. took off B. switched to C. cleaned D. repaired

13.A. arms B. hands C. shoulders D. legs

14.A. because B. although C. until D. unless

15.A. status B. position C. task D. function

16.A. risk B. drug C. stress D. pain

17.A. showing off B. bringing in C. thinking about D. carrying out

18.A. experiment B. celebration C. argument D. cooperation

19.A. remember B. believe C. discover D. respect

20.A. use B. move C. do D. prove

    Approximately l,250 km long, the Red Sea coast of Egypt is surely one of the best places in the world to go underwater diving. 1.？ Its hot sunny climate and clear warm water make it the ideal place for beginners as well as for experienced divers, at any time of the year.

With over fifty diving centres in the area, many different types of diving are possible. At centres for complete beginners, there are many training courses designed for them.2..  These dives get the rookie(新手)divers used to being underwater and teach some basic skills such as swimming and breathing below the surface.

More experienced divers can choose from a vast range of possible activities. Many of these can be enjoyed either as part of a group or, if they prefer, alone. Some like to explore the coast of the National Park, where the steep cliffs(悬崖)extend underwater to a depth of more than seventy metres.3.,for dives of this kind, divers are advised to be accompanied by a guide. An experienced guide can help the divers escape the danger before it approaches.

For really advanced divers, there are some fascinating wrecks(失事船只)at the bottom of the Red Sea.4. ,it is well worth going just to see the huge variety of beautiful plants and fish down there.  However, divers do need to be aware that one kick in the wrong direction can cause a“storm" of fine dark silt(淤泥)which can be virtually blinding.    5..However, divers are forbidden to touch anything or attempt to move any artworks.

A. If you are a more experienced diver

B. How well does it live up to its reputation

C. Where is exactly this truly wonderful diving place

D. As the strong currents can suddenly change direction

E. They all include simple dives with a qualified instructor

F. Although visits to these old ships require quite long boat trips

G. Also, some of the sites have artworks lying in the ships or on the sandy bottom

    If you buy a washing machine, a fridge or a television in Europe, it comes with a sticker. Thanks to a 1992 EU rule, all appliances must be labelled (贴标签) with their energy efficiency.  So why has our food system-which threatens 10,000 species with extinction, produces about 30% of greenhouse gases, and drives 800/o of our air pollution-only ever had voluntary eco-labels?

The appliances ruling had a huge impact; initially, 75% of fridges and freezers were rated G to D(low efficiency) , but today 98% are classed A++ or A+++.  Worldwide, the energy efficiency of labelled appliances has increased three times faster than appliances without labels.  Introducing an equal system for food could have an even bigger impact.

Mandatory environmental labels would change how we produce and consume in far-reaching ways. First, producers would have to measure their impacts in a uniform way and be accountable for the results.  This would not be expensive: it is free to monitor environmental impacts using digital tools such as Field print and the Cool Farm Tool. Second, they support sustainable consumption. Our research found that products that look, taste and cost the same can have dramatically different environmental impacts. High-impact beef producers use 5,7000% more land and create l,000% more greenhouse gases than low-impact producers. Labels would allow consumers to tell these products apart.

They would highlight both high-and low-impact producers, in the same way, across multiple products. This would encourage more people to think about their choices by exposing them to the facts every time they are in the shops.  We can also use labels to turn smaller consumer changes into large environmental benefits: because a small number of producers create a large share of the impact, simply avoiding high-impact producers can make a huge contribution to pollution reductions.

1.Why does the author mention the appliances in Paragraph 1 ？

A. To applaud the 1992 EU rule.

B. To bring up the topic of labelling food.

C. To point out the pollution they caused.

D. To compare their energy consumption rates.

2.What do the figures in Paragraph 2 show?

A. The importance of saving energy.

B. The debate about eco-labelled appliances.

C. The effectiveness of the appliances ruling.

D. The problem caused by appliances of low efficiency.

3.What does the word “Mandatory” in Paragraph 3 mean?

A. Compulsory. B. Effective. C. Different. D. Independent.

4.What can be learned about eco-labels?

A. They will increase the profits of low-impact producers.

B. They can show producers' environmental impacts.

C. They will guide consumers to buy healthier food.

D. They can expose consumers to more products.

    About l.5 billion people speak English around the world.  But for more than l.1 billion of them, English is their second language-often with a noticeable accent.

“Someone's accent really reveals a lot about who they are and their identity. It will tell people what their native language is and probably where they come from,”says Marc Pell, a communications professor at McGill University in Montreal.  And according to Pell, one reaction to it can be a bias(偏见) against that person.

Previous research that has been done elsewhere showed that people who have an accent tend to be trusted less, simply because they have an accent. But accents aren't the only thing we listen for when we have to decide if we trust another person. Tone of voice also plays a role. Pell and his team wanted to know if people would trust a confident tone, even if it came from someone with an accent.

The researchers had Canadian English speakers listen to different versions of people saying neutral(无明显特性的) statements like “she has access to the building” while they were getting a brain scan in an MRI(磁共振成像) machine. Subjects heard someone say it with a confident tone with a Canadian English accent, an Australian accent or a French accent. Participants also heard the sentence with the three accents spoken in a doubtful or neutral tone.

The MRI scans showed that the participants had to use more brain power to decide if they could trust the statements said with the non-native accents. When the study participants heard the Australian or French accents, blood flow increased to the part of the brain that we use to process sound. They seemed to have to analyze that perhaps more carefully, or for a longer period of time to make this decision about whether they truly believed the speaker, especially when the speaker sounded doubtful. When asked, the participants reported not trusting either Australian or French accents-except when the statements were said confidently. It seems that confidence speaks for itself.

1.What does the underlined word "it" in Paragraph 2 refer to?

A. A person's accent. B. A person's identity.

C. A person's hometown. D. A person's native language.

2.What did Pell's team want to know?

A. Why some people trust others less.

B. Which parts of the brain deal with sound.

C. What can cause a bias against non-natives.

D. Whether a non-native's confident tone can gain trust.

3.For the study participants, which of the following might demand the most brain power?

A. A Canadian speaking English in a friendly way.

B. A French person speaking English neutrally.

C. An American speaking English confidently.

D. An Australian speaking English doubtfully.

4.Where does this text most probably come from?

A. A research plan. B. A health magazine.

C. An academic journal. D. A language-learning guide.

    Jamey Turner often performs to large crowds in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. You can find him playing an unusual musical instrument, the glass harp(竖琴) , near Alexandria's historic waterfront.

A glass harp is made up of different-sized drinking glasses, each filled with water. Turner makes music by running his fingers over the tops of the glasses. By doing so, each glass makes a different musical sound.

Turner is 78 years old now. He became interested in playing the glass harp at the age of six, when he heard his father playing with a glass of water at the dinner table.  He has been playing it for 50 years.

Today Turner puts together his instrument by placing 60 different glasses on a wooden soundboard. He holds the glasses in place with rubber bands, which keeps them from breaking.  He then adds different amounts of water to each one to create different musical notes. Adding or taking away just a little water will change the sound. Adding water to a glass will make a lower sound. The smaller bowls of water produce a higher sound, while the larger ones produce a lower, deeper sound.

Turner always uses low-priced glass because it sounds better than costly crystal(水晶) and he has more control over the sound. Before buying new glasses, he will test them in stores.

The glass harp was popular 300 years ago when composers like Wolfgang Mozart wrote music for the instrument. There have been about 400 pieces of music written just for the glass harp. But Turner plays all kinds of music, even popular music from China. Few people play the glass harp these days, but Turner says he sees videos of people experimenting with the instrument on YouTube. He hopes the next generation will continue making their music.

1.What do we know about Turner?

A. He began playing the glass harp at six.

B. He often teaches glass harp lessons online.

C. He is a great master of the Chinese language.

D. He was inspired by his father to learn the glass harp.

2.What does the author say about the glass harp?

A. Its inventor is Wolfgang Mozart.

B. It is made up of glasses of the same size.

C. It appears to be gaining in popularity today.

D. Its sounds are affected by the water in the glasses.

3.Why does Turner prefer to use cheap glass?

A. To save money.

B. To produce better sounds.

C. To help recycle drinking glasses.

D. To increase difficulty in performing.

4.What would be the best title for the text?

A. Musician Pleases Crowds by Playing Glasses

B. Playing the Glass Harp: a New Trend

C. Jamey Turner's Dream Coming True

D. Wonderful Music Has No Borders

CROSS IT OFF YOUR BUCKET LIST!

Any time is the right time to visit Grand Central Terminal! Located at the intersection of Park Avenue and 42nd Street, the terminal is easily accessible on foot, by subway, by bus and by Metro-North train.

Please note that the terminal does not offer luggage storage. Please plan ahead.

Plan your visit & things to do

·Take a tour! You can see the most famous terminal.

·Head upstairs if you're looking for dinner under the stars at Cipriani Dolci or Michael Jordan's The Steak House N. Y. C. or a cocktail at The Campbell.

·Head downstairs if you're looking for a quick bite in the Dining Concourse.  Shake Shack burger or a memorable meal at the historic Oyster Bar & Restaurant, anyone?

·Head to Grand Central Market if you're looking for a unique shopping experience. Enjoy a great meal at local vendors(摊贩)like Murray' s Cheese, Eli Zabar's Farm to Table and Pescatore Seafood Company.

Accessibility: The terminal is accessible to visitors with disabilities, but does not provide wheelchair rentals.

Audio (声音的 ) tours

Orpheo's state-of-the-art audio device(设备) and headset comes with a map of the terminal for just  $9 per adult and $7 discounted(seniors, military, students, kids).

The audio tour is also available seven days a week(closed only on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day) at the tours office in the Graybar Passage. Hours are 9 am to 6 pm, but may be extended during the holidays. The self-guided tour can last as short as 30 minutes to just over an hour.

Docent-led (有讲解员带领的) tours

The tour lasts 75 minutes. The cost is $30 for adults or $20 for seniors(65+) , students and kids.  Hours are 9 am to 6 pm, but may be extended during the holidays. Space is limited.

1.Where can tourists go when visiting Grand Central Market?

A. The Campbell. B. Cipriani Dolci.

C. Eli Zabar's Farm to Table. D. The historic Oyster Bar & Restaurant

2.What can be offered by the terminal?

A. Luggage storage. B. Free audio devices.

C. Wheelchair rentals. D. Travel discount for students

3.What do audio tours and docent-led tours have in common?

A. Each of their tours is self-guided.

B. Each of their tours lasts less than an hour.

C. They are normally available for 9 hours each day.

D. They can be booked in advance during the holidays.

听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1.When does the exchange program probably start?

A. In March. B. In November. C. In December

2.How was the school life in France different from that in England?

A. They had shorter lunch breaks.

B. They had more subjects.

C. They had longer school days.

3.What does the speaker think is the most important thing?

A. Staying with the host family.

B. Improving the language skills.

C. Enjoying a different lifestyle.

4.Why does the speaker give the talk?

A. To advertise a program.

B. To share his experience.

C. To compare different school lives.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What does the woman' s job involve?

A. Making the guest list. B. Preparing the clothing C. Booking the photographer

2.Why do most people hire a planner for their weddings?

A. To save time. B. To lower the costs. C. To make  it organized

3.What did the woman do before?

A. She ran a restaurant.

B. She planned the open-air event.

C. She volunteered for an organization.

4.How did the woman attract customers?

A. By taking wedding courses.

B. By presenting beautiful pictures,

C. By showing them written references.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.Which pile will the woman put the old toys with?

A. The books. B. The letters. C. The records

2.How will the woman deal with the old letters?

A. By keeping them. B. By throwing them away C. By giving   them away

3.Who will use the baseball bat?

A. The woman's kid. B. The woman's nephew. C. The woman's neighbor