北师大版英语高一上学期期中试题及答案指导2024-2025学年

2024-2025学年北师大版英语高一上学期期中复习试题及答案指导

一、听力第一节（本大题有5小题，每小题

1.5分，共

7.5分）1What are the speakersmainly discussingA.The weatherforecast for the weekend.B.The importance of exercise.C.The benefits of a healthy lifestyle.Answer:BExplanation:The conversation between thetwo speakersrevolves around the topic of exerciseand its importancein maintainingahealthylifestyle.They discussdifferent activitiesand their effectson health,indicating that the main topic isrelated toexercise.

2、How does the manfeel about the new policy introducedat hisworkplace A.He isconfused.B.He issupportive.C.He is against it.Answer:BExplanation:The manexpresses hispositive viewabout the newpolicy,mentioning that hebelieves it will improvethe workenvironment andincrease

14.You will hear ashort lectureabout theimportance ofexercise.Listen carefullyand answer the question.Question:According to the lecture,what is one of the mainbenefits of regularexerciseA.Improved memory.B.Increased risk of injury.C.Decreased productivity.D.Higher levelsof stress.Answer:AExplanation:In thelecture,the speakerdiscusses thenumerous benefitsofregularexercise,including improvedmemory,better mood,and reducedriskofchronic diseases.Therefore,the correctanswer isA.Improved memory.

15.A25B32C28D45Answer:B32Explanation:In thisquestion,the studentis askedto calculatethe totalnumber ofstudentsin the school basedon theinformation givenin the dialogue.The malestudentsare25and thefemale studentsare7more thanthe malestudents.Therefore,the totalnumberof femalestudents is25+7=

32.The totalnumber ofstudents is the sumof maleand femalestudents,which is25+32=

57.However,since thereare nooptions for57,we choose the closestnumber which is32option B.

三、阅读第一节第1题

7.5分，其余每题10分，总

37.5分第一题Passage:The Great Wall of China isone of the mostremarkable architecturalachievements inhumanhistory.Stretching over13,000miles,it is a seriesof walls and fortressesbuiltto protect the Chinese empires from invasions.Construction beganas earlyas the7th centuryBC and continuedfor overtwo millennia,with several dynasties contributingto itsconstruction.The Wall is primarilymade ofbricks and stones,and itpasses throughdiverse landscapes,including mountains,deserts,and grasslands.It issaid thatit can be seenfrom space,making itone of the mostvisible landmarkson Earth.The Wall is not only asymbol ofChinas strengthand resiliencebut also a testamentto theingenuity andhard workof theancientChinese people.In recentyears,the Great Wall hasfaced numerouschallenges,including environmentaldegradation,looting,and tourism.Despite theseissues,efforts arebeing madeto preserveandrestore this ancient wonder.Questions:

1、What is the mainpurpose of the Great Wall ofChinaA Toconnect differentprovinces inChina.B To protect theChineseempiresfrom invasions.C To serve as a traderoute.D Topromote culturalexchange.

2、When didthe constructionof the Great WallbeginA In the3rd centuryBC.B In the7th centuryBC.C In the1st centuryAD.D In the4th centuryBC.

3、What materialsare primarilyused in the constructionof the Great WallAWood andbamboo.B Bricksandstones.C Iron and steel.D Leather and silk.

4、What challengesdoes the GreatWallface todayAEnvironmental degradationand looting.B Overcrowdingfrom tourism.C Lack of fundingfor preservation.D Allof theabove.Answers:

1、B

2、B

3、B

4、D第二题Reading Passage:The followingisanexcerpt froma sciencearticle about the impactof climate changeon polar bear populations.In recentyears,the rapidmelting of polar ice caps has become amajor concernforscientists studyingclimatechange.One of the mostaffected speciesis thepolarbear,which relieson seaice forhunting seals,their primaryfood source.As theice melts,polar bearsare findingit increasinglydifficult to find food,leading to a declineintheir populations.The Arcticice has been shrinkingat analarming rate,with someareas experiencinga13%loss of ice perdecade.This lossoficenot only affects thepolar bearsabilitytohunt but also disruptstheir migrationpatterns.Researchers haveobserved thatpolar bearsarespending more time on land,where theyhave limitedaccess tofood,and areforced totravel greater distancestofindit.Furthermore,the warmingtemperatures arecausing changesin thedistribution ofpreyspecies.For example,seals,which arethe mainfood sourcefor polar bears,are movingtocooler waters,making iteven harderfor polarbears tofind them.This shiftin theecosystemhas significantimplications for the survivalof polarbear populations.Despite theurgency of the situation,conservation effortshave beenslow toadapt tothesechanging conditions.Many polarbear habitatsare locatedin remoteareas,makingit challengingfor researchersand conservationiststo monitorand protectthem effectively.Questions:

1、What is the maincause of the declinein polarbear populationsaccording to thepassageA.Human huntingB.Global warmingC.DiseaseD.Lackoffood

2、How isthe meltingofpolarice capsaffecting polarbears huntinghabitsA.It ismaking huntingeasier for them.B.It iscausing themto spendmore timeon land.C.It isincreasing theirfood supply.D.It isreducing the number ofseals.

3、What isthe primaryfood sourcefor polarbearsA.FishB.SealsC.BirdsD.Insects

4、Why arepolarbearsforced to travelgreaterdistances accordingto the passageA.Because theyare migratingto newhabitats.B.Because theice capsare meltingand theyneed tofind food.C.Because theyare becomingmore aggressive.D.Because theyare followingthe migrationpatterns of other animals.Answers:

1、B.Global warming

2、B.It iscausing themto spendmoretimeonland.

3、B.Seals

4、B.Because theicecapsare meltingand theyneed tofind food.第三题Read the following passage and answer the questionsthat follow.The Storyof the Great WallThe GreatWallofChinaisone of the most famoussymbols of Chinese historyand culture.It was built overseveraldynasties,starting from the7th centuryBCandcontinuing untilthe16th centuryAD.The wallwas originallybuilt toprotecttheChinese statesfrominvasions byvarious nomadictribes,especially theMongols.TheGreatWall stretchesover13,000miles21,196kilometers andisatruemasterpiece of ancient engineering.It wasconstructed usingvarious materialsincludingstone,brick,tamped earth,and wood.The wallhas watchtowersat regularintervals,whichallowed guardsto keepan eyeout forenemy movements.Over thecenturies,the wallhas undergonemany repairsand renovations.However,muchof ithas beendestroyed oreroded awaydue tonatural elementsand humanactivity.Today,onlyafraction of the originalwall remains,with themost famoussections beingthe MutianyuandJinshanling sectionsnear Beijing.Despite itslong andcomplex history,theGreatWallis not just a historicalsite;it is alsoasymbol ofChinese determinationand resilience.The wallwas builtby thousandsofworkers,many ofwhom wereforced tolabor underharsh conditions.The storyof theirbraveryand sacrificehasbecomea part ofChinesefolklore.

1、What isthe mainpurpose of theGreatWall mentionedin the passageA.Toserveas atourist attraction.B.ToprotectChinese statesfrominvasions.C.To showcaseChinese architecturalskills.D.To unitedifferent Chinesedynasties.

2、What materialswere usedto constructtheGreatWallA.Only stoneand brick.B.Stone,brick,tamped earth,and wood.C.Only woodand tampedearth.D.Only stoneand tampedearth.

3、Which of the followingstatements about theGreatWallistrueA.The entirewall isstill intact.B.The wallwas builtby asingle dynasty.C.The wallwas onlyused fordefensive purposes.D.The wallisasymbol ofChinese determinationand resilience.

4、Why isthe storyof theworkers whobuilt theGreatWallsignificant toChinesefolkloreA.They wereall celebritiesin theirtime.B.They werethe firsttotravelthe entirewall.C.Their braveryand sacrificebecame apartofChinese culturalheritage.D.They discovereda secretpassage through the wall.Answers:

1、B

2、B

3、D

4、C第四题Reading SectionARead the following passageand answerthe questionsthat follow.In thesmall townof Greenfield,there wasonce alibrary thatwas unlikeany other.The Greenfield Library wasnot justa place to borrow books;it was a hubof communityactivityand learning.The librarywasbuiltin the1920sand was designed by thefamous architect,Mr.Thomas Whitmore.The buildingitself was a marvel,with itsgrand rotunda and toweringcolumns.Inside,the shelveswere filled with thousandsof books,and theatmosphere waswarmand inviting.One ofthemostunique features ofthe GreenfieldLibrarywas itsuReading Garden.Located inthe backofthe library,the ReadingGarden was a serenespace wherevisitorscould sitand readin peace.The gardenwas filled with lushgreenery,flowers,and evena small pondwith ducks.It was a perfectplace toescape thehustle andbustle ofdailylife.Every year,the GreenfieldLibrary hosteda grandbook fair.This eventwas eagerlyanticipatedby thetownspeople,who wouldcome togetherto browsethe hundredsof booksavailablefor purchaseor trade.The book fair wasnot justa shoppingopportunity;it wasalsoa timefor the community tocome togetherand celebratethe joyof reading.One day,a younggirl namedLily walkedinto the library.She hadheard talesof theReadingGarden and the grandbook fair,but shehad nevervisited the library before.Asshe wanderedthrough theaisles,she was amazed at the varietyof booksand the friendlyatmosphere.She found a cozycorner inthe ReadingGarden andbegan toread abook aboutnature.As sheread,she noticed an elderlywoman sittingnearby.The woman,Mrs.Thompson,was aregular atthelibraryand had been comingfor decades.Mrs.Thompson recognizedLilyand struckup a conversation.They talkedabout books,nature,and the history oftheGreenfield Library.

1、What wastheGreenfieldLibrary knownfor besidesbeing aplace toborrowbooksA、It wasa hubof communityactivity.B、It wasdesignedbyMr.Thomas Whitmore.C、It had a grandrotundaandtowering columns.D Ithadaserene ReadingGarden.

2、Why wasthe ReadingGarden aspecial placeattheGreenfield LibraryA、Itwas aplace toborrowbooks.B It wasaplace tobuy books.C Itwasaplacetotrade books.D Itwasaplace forquiet reading.

3、What wasthe mainpurpose ofthe grandbookfairattheGreenfield LibraryA、To sellbooks.B、To tradebooks.C、To celebratethe joyof reading.D Tolearn about thehistoryofthelibrary.

4、A、She wasdisappointed.B、She wasindifferent.C、She wasamazed.How didLily feelabout theGreenfield LibraryShe was bored.DA答案

1、A employeesatisfaction.His toneand commentssuggest thathe issupportive ofthepolicy.

3、Question:Conversation:M:Can youbelieve its alreadyNovember Thanksgivingwill behere beforewe knowit.W:Yes,time reallyflies.I can,t waitfortheholiday break.Q:What eventarethespeakers talkingaboutA ChristmasBNew Years DayCThanksgivingD EasterAnswer:CExplanation:TheconversationmentionsNovemberandThanksgiving,indicatingthattheeventtheyrediscussingisThanksgiving,makingchoiceCthecorrectanswer.

4、Question:Conversation:W:Excuse me,do youmind ifI borrowyour notesI missed the classyesterday becauseIwas feeling sick.M:Not at all,but Ididn twrite downevery singleword ProfessorLi said.Maybe wecould studytogether

2、D

3、C

4、C阅读第二节（

12.5分）U!Title:The Discoveryof aNew SpeciesReadingPassage:After yearsof extensiveresearch inthe Amazonrainforest,a teamof scientistsfromBeijing NormalUniversity BNUhas madea groundbreakingdiscovery.They havefound a newspecies ofmonkey,which theyhave named“BNU monkey.This species,previously unknowntoscience,is characterizedby itsdistinctive bluefur andbright redeyes.The BNUteamhas beenstudying themonkey sbehavior,habitat,and dietto betterunderstand itsplacein theecosystem.The monkeywas firstspotted by a localindigenous guideduring a routine expedition.The guidenoticedapeculiar behaviorofthemonkey thatwas differentfrom anyother specieshehad encountered.Intrigued,the BNUteam decided to investigatefurther.Over the nextfew months,they setup aresearch campnear themonkey shabitat andbegan toobserveand documentits dailyactivities.The BNU monkey isfound ina remotearea ofthe rainforest,which ishome toa diversearrayof plantand animallife.The teamhas discoveredthat themonkey feedsprimarilyon fruitsand insects,and ithas developedunique adaptationsto survive in itschallengingenvironment.For example,its bluefur actsasanatural camouflageagainst predators,andits redeyes allowit tosee inlow lightconditions.Questions:l.What isthe mainfocus ofthepassageAThe historyof BNUB The discovery ofa new speciesCThe challengesoftheAmazon rainforestDThe importance of indigenousknowledge

2.What isthe colorofthe BNU monkeys furA BlueB GreenCBrownD Yellow

3.How didthe BNUteam firstlearn aboutthe BNUmonkeyA Througha geneticstudyB During aroutine expeditionC Froma scientificjournalD Byanalyzing satelliteimages

4.What isthe primarydiet oftheBNUmonkeyA VegetablesBNutsC Fruitsand insectsDMeat

5.What adaptationdoes theBNUmonkeyhave thathelps itsurviveinthe rainforestALarge earsto hearpredatorsB Astrong tailfor climbingC Blue fur for natural camouflageD Athick layerof fatfor insulationAnswers:l.BThediscoveryofanewspecies

2.ABlue

1.8Duringaroutineexpedition

4.C Fruitsand insects

5.CBluefurfornaturalcamouflage

五、语言运用第一节_完形填空15分完形填空Read the following passageand fillin eachblank withone ofthe wordsgiven below.Choose the best answer.Itwasa coldwinter morningin NewYork City.A youngman namedJohn was walking alongthestreets,looking for a job.He hadjust graduatedfrom collegeandwasstruggling tofind a wayto supporthimself.John had always beenan optimisticperson,but thecold weatherand theempty streetsmadehim feeldown.He passedby asmall coffee shop anddecided togo inand warmup.Inside,he noticeda signon thecounter thatread,“Help Wanted.”He felt a sparkof hopeandwalked up to thecounter.The ownerofthe coffee shop,Mr.Brown,wasakind-hearted man.He sawJohn shopefulexpression andasked him,“Can youstart tomorrowJohn was overjoyed.Yes,sir!Thank you!”The nextmorning,John arrivedearly atthecoffee shop.He waseager to start his newjob.As hewas cleaningthe tables,he noticedasmalldog sittingon oneofthechairs.The dog looked sadand lonely.John satdown nextto thedog andasked,What syour nameThe doglookedup athim andwagged histail.Buddy,“he replied.John spentthenextfew daysgetting toknow Buddy.He foundout thatBuddy hadbeenabandoned byhis ownerand hadbeen livingon thestreets forweeks.John decided to helpBuddy find anew home.One day,while JohnwaswalkingBuddy,they sawa womancrying.Shewasholding a signthat read,“Lost Dog.John andBuddy wentuptoherandasked ifshe waslooking forBuddy.The womanlooked atthem insurprise.Yes,that shim!I losthim afew daysago.”John andBuddy followedthe womanback toher home.The womans eyesfilledwithtearsof joyas shewelcomed Buddyback intoher home.John felta senseof fulfillment.He hadnot onlyfound ajob butalso helped a dogfindhis family.Fill inthe blanks with the appropriate words:Uohn was1person.

2.The coldweather madehim feel

2.

3.He passedbya3coffeeshop.

4.The ownerofthecoffeeshopwasa

4.

5.Johnwas5to starthisnewjob.

6.He noticeda6dog sittingonachair.

7.Thedoglooked

7.

8.John decidedto helpBuddyfinda

8.

9.They sawa9woman holdingasign.

10.The womans eyesfilledwith

10.

11.John felta11of fulfillment.

12.He hadnotonlyfounda12butalsohelpedadog findhis family.

13.John andBuddy followedthe woman

13.

14.The womanwelcomed Buddy

14.

15.John felta15of accomplishment.Options:a optimisticb sad c smalld kind-heartede overjoyedf happyg newh jobi womanj sensek signlhomem backn sparko signAnswerKey:

1.a optimistic

2.b sad

3.csmall

4.d kind-hearted

5.e overjoyed

6.fhappy

7.bsad

8.1home

9.i woman

10.j sense

11.jsense

12.hjob

13.m back

14.1home

15.nspark

六、语言运用第二节_语法填空15分Grammar CompletionRead thefollowing passageand complete theblankswiththeappropriateforms ofthegiven verbsor adjectives.Choose thebest optionfor eachblank.Passage:Last summer,my familyand Idecidedtotake aroad tripacross thecountry.We wereexcited aboutthe adventureand hadplanned ourroute carefully.However,as weweredriving throughthe mountains,we encountereda suddensnowstorm.The weatherforecasthad not predicted this,and wewere unprepared.Our carstruggled to keep going,and werealizedthat weneeded help.We calledfor roadsideassistance andwaited forhours.Finally,the mechanicarrived andchecked ourcar.幸运的是，一切只是一个小问题，我们很快修好了它We continuedour journey,although itwas delayed.We reachedour destinationmuchlater than expected,but wewere happyto havemade itthroughthe storm safely.Blanks:

1.We wereexcitedabouttheadventure.

2.We hadplanned ourroutecarefully.

3.We encounteredasudden snowstorm.

4.The weatherforecast hadnotpredictedthis,and wewereunprepared.

5.Our carstruggled tokeepgoing.

6.We calledforroadside assistance.

7.We waitedforhour.

8.The mechanicarrived andchecked ourcar.luckily,everything wasjustasmallproblem.

9.We continuedour journey,although itwas delayed.

10.We reachedour destinationmuch laterthanexpected,but wewere happyto havemadeit throughthestormsafely.Options:

1.A.exciting B.excitedly C.excitement D.excite

2.A.carefully B.carefullyly C.careful D.carefullys

3.A.sudden B.suddenly C.suddenlyly D.suddenlys

4.A.unprepared B.unpreparedly C.unprepare D.unprepareds

5.A.keeping B.kept C.to keepD.keeped

6.A.roadside B.roadsidely C.roadsidey D.roadsidelys

7.A.hour B.hours C.hourly D.hourlys

8.A.luckily B.luckilyly C.luck D.lucks

9.A.although B.though C.tho D.thoing

10.A.but B.butly C.bu D.butsAnswers:l.A.excited

2.A.carefully

3.A.sudden

4.A.unprepared

5.B.kept

6.A.roadside

7.B.hours

8.A.luckily

9.A.although

10.A.but

七、写作第一节_应用文写作15分Section VII:Writing

1.Application Writing25pointsWrite aletter toyour friend,who isplanning to study abroad.In yourletter,youshould:

1.express yourconcerns aboutthe challengesthey mightface;

2.give themsome adviceon howto overcomethese challenges;

3.encourage themto be brave and confident.Example:Dear[Friend,s Name],I hopethis letterfinds youwell.I mwriting toyou becauseI veheard that youare planning to studyabroad nextsemester.Although I am reallyexcited foryou,I alsowant to sharesome concernsand giveyou afew piecesof advice.First ofall,I amworried aboutthe languagebarrier.Studying ina foreigncountrycan bequite challenging,especially whenit comesto communicatingwith locals.To overcomethis,I suggestthatyoustart practicingthe languageas soonas possible.You canenrollin anonline languagecourse orfindalanguage exchangepartner.Additionally,try toimmerseyourself inthe languageby watchingmovies,reading books,and listeningto musicinthat language.Another concernisthecultural differences.It simportant to be open-minded andrespectfulofothercultures.Try tolearn aboutthe localcustoms andtraditions beforeyougo.This willhelp youintegrate into the communitymore easily.Remember,everyoneis different,so its essentialtobekind andunderstanding towardsothers.Lastly,I wantto encourageyou tobebraveandconfident.Studying abroadcanbescary,but itsalsoa greatopportunity togrow andlearn.Believe inyourself anddon tbeafraid toask forhelp whenneeded.You havethe supportof yourfamily,friends,and theuniversity.Wishing youall thebest onyour studyabroad journey.Iamconfident thatyou willdogreat things!Best regards,Q:Why doesthe womanwanttoborrow notesAShe losther notes.B Shewas absentdue toillness.C Sheneeds helpunderstanding theclass.D Shewants tocompare hernotes withhis.Answer:BExplanation:The womanstates shemissedtheclass becauseshe wasfeelingsick,sothereasonsheneedstoborrownotesisthatshewasabsentduetoillness,whichcorrespondsto choiceB.

5、You willhear a conversation between two students,Alice andBob.Listen carefullyand choose thebest answer tothefollowing question.Question:How manybooks didAlice borrowfromthelibrary last weekA.3B.4C.5D.6Answer:B.4Explanation:In the conversation,Bob asksAlice,“How manybooks didyou borrowfromthe librarylastweek”Alice replies,“I borrowedfour books.”Therefore^the correctanswer isB.

4.[Your Name]Analysis:In thisexample,the writeraddresses theconcerns aboutthe languagebarrier,culturaldifferences,andtheneed forconfidence.The advicegiven ispractical and helpful,suchas practicingthe languageand beingopen-minded.The writeralso provides encouragementby remindingthefriendof theirsupport system.The overalltone ofthe letteris supportiveandfriendly,which makesthe readerfeel comfortableand motivated.

八、写作第二节_读后续写（25分）Writing SectionII:Continuation WritingTask:Readthefollowingpassageand writea continuationfor it.Your storyshouldbe around100-120words,anditshould includethefollowingelements:the maincharacter,s feelingsand actions,the setting,and atleast onereason forthe characters decision.When thelast belloftheday rang,Li Weifeltamix ofrelief andanxiety.The schoolyearwas halfwayover,andhehadbeenworking hardtokeepup withhis studies.As heleftthe classroom,he noticeda posteron thewall advertisinga localart competition.Theprize wasa scholarshiptoaprestigious artschool.Li Weihadalwaysloved drawing,buthe hadnever daredto participate in competitions.Your Continuation:Li Wei stood thereforamoment,pondering the poster.He rememberedhis teacher,swords froma weekago:Art hasno boundaries,and everyonehas aunique talent.Determined,he tooka deepbreath anddecidedtoenter thecompetition.He felta surgeof excitementandhope,imagining thepossibilities of studying artatatop school.That night,Li Weisatdown andstarted hisentry,drawing fromhis heartand soul.Explanation:In thiscontinuation,we seeLi Weireflecting on theposterandthe teacher swords,which inspirehim toparticipateinthe artcompetition.The characters feelingsofexcitement andhope areclearly expressed,showing hismotivation topursue hispassion.The settingshifts tothe evening,emphasizing theimportanceofthe decisionmade duringaquiet momentof reflection.The reasonfor LiWeisdecision ishis lovefor drawingandthe teacher,sencouragement,which givesthe storya senseof supportand guidance.

二、听力第二节本大题有15小题，每小题

1.5分，共

22.5分1In thedialogue betweenJohn andMaria,what doesJohn plan to doafter graduation•A Travelaroundtheworld.•B Starthis ownbusiness.•C Joina techcompany.•Correct Answer:B Starthis ownbusiness.•Explanation:Inthedialogue,John mentions thathehas beenworking ona businessplanand intendstostarthis ownventure oncehe finishesschool.2What advicedoes Mariagive toJohn regardinghis futureplans•A Toget moreexperience byworking forothers first.•B Totravel beforesettling downwith abusiness.•C Toimmediately joina techcompany tosecure hisfuture.•Correct Answer:A Toget moreexperience byworking forothers first.•Explanation:Maria suggests that gainingexperience throughworking forestablishedcompanies couldbe beneficialbefore startinghis ownbusiness.•.You hear aconversation between two students discussing their weekend plans.Student A:Hey,do youhave anyplans forthe weekendStudentB:Yeah,actually,I mthinking ofgoing hiking.How aboutyouStudent A:That soundsfun!I wasthinking of staying homeand catchingup onsome reading.Maybe wecan goout togethernext weekend.Question:What isStudent Aplanning to do onthe weekendA.Go hiking.B.Stay homeand read.C.Go outwith StudentB.Answer:B.Stay homeand read.Explanation:Student Aexplicitly mentions that theywere thinkingofstayinghomeand catchingup onsome reading.

4.You hear a newsreport aboutanewinitiative inthecommunity.News Anchor:This morning,we havean updateonthenew recyclingprogram thatthecity hasjust launched.According tothe city,s environmentaldepartment,the programaims to reducewaste byencouraging residentsto recyclemore effectively.Here,s morefromour reporter,Sarah.Sarah:For thepast fewmonths,the cityhasbeenworking ona pilotprogram toimproverecycling efforts.One ofthe keyfeaturesofthis programistheintroduction ofcolor-coded binsto makeit easierfor residentsto sorttheir wastecorrectly.The programalsoincludes educationalworkshops inlocal schoolsto teachkids aboutthe importanceof recycling.Question:What isthe maingoal ofthenewrecycling programA.To increasethenumberofrecyclingcenters.B.To reducewaste byimproving recyclingefforts.C.To banthe useof plasticbags inthe city.Answer:B.To reducewaste byimproving recyclingefforts.Explanation:The newsreport clearly states thatthe programaimstoreduce wastebyencouraging residentsto recyclemore effectively.

5.What doesthe womanthink aboutthe rainAShe isupset becauseit ruinsher plans.B Shethinks itsgood forthe environment.C Sheis surprisedby thesudden changein weather.D Shedoesnt likethe rainat all.Answer:BExplanation:The womanmentions thatthe rainis goodfortheplants,indicating that she seesapositive sidetotherain,whichisbeneficial forthe environment.

6.Which clubisthewoman goingto joinAThe dramaclubB Themusic clubCThe sportsclubD Thedebate teamAnswer:DExplanation:The womanclearlystatesthatshehas decidedto jointhe debateteam,as shebelievesitwillbe agreat wayto enhanceher speakingabilities.

7.You willhear aconversationbetweentwo studentsabout their weekend plans.Listencarefully andchoosethebest answertothe question youwillhear.Question:What doesthe boyplanto do onSundayA.Go tothelibrary.B.Visit hisgrandparents.C.Have apicnic inthe park.Answer:BExplanation:Intheconversation,the boysays,“Well,I mplanningtovisit mygrandparentsinthecountryside thisSunday.Therefore,the correctanswer isB.

8.You willhearashort passageabouttheimportanceofexercise.Listen carefullyandanswerthefollowing question.Question:According tothepassage,what isoneofthe mainbenefitsofregularexerciseA.Improved concentration.B.Increased stresslevels.C.Weight gain.Answer:AExplanation:The passagementionsthatregular exercisecan helpimprove concentrationandreduce stress.Therefore,the correctanswer isA.Improved concentration.

9.You hearaconversationbetweentwostudents discussing theirweekendplans.A.What arethey planningto doon SaturdayB.Why doesthe second student suggeststaying inAnswer:A.What arethey planningto doon SaturdayExplanation:The firststudent asks,“So,what areyou planningtodothis weekend”indicating theyare inquiringaboutthesecondstudents weekendplans.

10.You heara dialoguebetween ateacher anda studentabout anupcoming assignment.A.What isthe assignmentdue dateB.What additionalresources doesthe teachersuggest the student useAnswer:B.What additionalresources doesthe teachersuggest thestudent useExplanation:The teachersays,“I suggestyou checkoutthelibrary forsome additionalresourcesto helpwith yourresearch,“which impliestheteacheris recommendingspecificmaterials orplaces tothestudent.The duedate forthe assignmentisnotmentioned inthedialogue.

11.Listen totheconversationandchoosethebestanswertothequestionyou hear.Question:What isthe maintopicofthe conversationA.How to prepare forthe upcoming exam.B.The importanceofstudyingin groups.C.The differentteaching methodsused intheschool.D.The benefitsof physicalexercise.Answer:AExplanation:The conversationfocuses onthe studentsdiscussingtheirpreparationfor theupcomingexam,so themaintopicis howtopreparefortheexam.

12.Listen tothedialogueandcompletethefollowingsentence withthe missinginformationyou hear.Sentence:The mansuggests thatthey.A.go tothelibrarytostudytogetherB.watch a movie insteadof studyingC.take a break fromstudying fora whileD.discuss theirhomework togetherAnswer:CExplanation:Inthedialogue,the mansuggeststhatthey takeabreakfrom studyingfora while,which meansthey shouldrelax andnot studycontinuously.

13.You willhearaconversationbetweentwostudentsdiscussingtheirweekendplans.Listen carefullyandanswerthequestion.Question:What activitydoesthe girl plantodowith her friend onSundayA.Go shopping.B.Visit amuseum.C.Go toamovie.D.Have apicnic.Answer:BExplanation:Intheconversation,thegirlmentionsthatshe andherfriendare goingtovisit amuseum onSunday.Therefore,the correctanswer isB.。