Reading

Choose the best answer:

Did I lose a ... (P3)

1. Why was the author's team defeated by the Knights easily?

A. Because the pool was a new environment for them, which they didn't adapt to.

B. Because there were many girls looking at them, which embarrassed them.

C. Because the Knights had some experienced players and were far better than their team.

D. Because as freshmen they were unfamiliar with the rules of water polo.

2. It can be inferred from the article that _____.

A. after the game, the Knights will be champions one day

B. the author and Austin Woo will never be friends again

C. the author and his teammates didn't care about the result of the match

D. before the game, the author and his teammates were full of confidence

3. Which of the following about Austin Woo is TRUE, according to the article?

A. He thought the author was responsible for the failure.

B. He made fun of the author because he felt so bad after the game.

C. He enjoyed making fun of others.

D. He will leave the team due to the failure.

4. What is the article mainly about?

A. A water polo match and the quarrel between two freshmen.

B. How to work together to play water polo well.

C. The author's feelings after failing in a water polo match.

D. How to stay friend with a teammate.

Do we have to... (P4)

5. It can be inferred from the article that Generation Supergirl _____.

A. tries to make its voice heard

B. is under great pressure to succeed

C. turns out to be the happiest generation

D. struggles to balance work and life

6. Why do teenage girls try to excel, according to Funk?

A. They are uncertain about their identity.

B. They hope to become celebrities.

C. They want equal status with men.

D. They think only about themselves.

7. What can we infer from the article?

A. Supergirls expect too much from themselves.

B. Depression is common among teenage girls.

C. Supergirls are always self-confident.

D. Teenage girls gain happiness in their search for perfection.

8. What does Funk advise teenage girls to do?

A. Enjoy the time when they are alone.

B. Learn to develop relationships.

C. Consider what really counts in life.

D. Be optimistic about their future.

What a nice woman! (P8)

9. The purpose of the article is to _____.

A. find the old woman who helped her in the shop

B. share her shopping skills with reader

C. express her thanks to an unknown helpful old woman

D. tell readers how much joy there is in helping other

10. Why did the author go into the shop?

A. The author wanted to buy some polish.

B. The author wanted to meet an old friend there.

C. The author wanted to buy a bowl and some Nambe products.

D. The author wanted to buy a tube of Nambe metal polish.

11. The phrase “hit it off” in the second paragraph most probably means _____.

A. started to fight

B. liked each other as soon as they met

C. became very excited

D. finished shopping

12. What can we conclude from the article?

A. The author couldn't afford more Nambe items although she liked them.

B. The old woman went into the shop to buy a beautiful bowl for her niece.

C. The author and the old woman exchanged gifts in the shop.

D. The author's children were all grown and left her to work in other cities.

13. The last two paragraphs tell us that ____.

A. we should pay attention to what other people like

B. other people can remember you by beautiful gift

C. we should try to help others in a big way

D. small helpful acts warm others' heart

Listening

Topic: Food

一、听下面两段对话，然后回答问 题。每段对话仅读一遍。

1. Where does the conversation take place?

A. In an army. B. At a restaurant.

C. In an office.

2. What does the woman prefer?

A. Tea. B. Coffee. C. Water.

二、听下面一段对话，然后回答以下三个问题。该段对话读两遍。

3. What are the two speakers discussing?

A. What to have for lunch.

B. Where to go for lunch.

C. When to have lunch.

4. What do we learn about the man?

A. He usually doesn't eat fast food.

B. He often eats in a restaurant near his home.

C. He can't afford an expensive lunch that day.

5. Where are they probably going right after this conversation?

A. A nearby supermarket.

B. A fast-food place.

C. A Japanese restaurant.

Key:

Reading

1—4 CDBA

5—8 BAAC

9—13 CDBAD

Listening

BABCA