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Directions： In this section ， you will hear 8 short conversations. At the end of each conversation ， a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question ， there will be a pause. During the pause ， you must read the four choices marked A ， B ， C and D ， and decide which is the best answer.
1）A. They didn’t enjoy their last picnic.
B. They went camping at this time last year.
C. They learned to collaborate under harsh conditions.
D. They had rich experience in organizing picnics.
2）A. The man should visit the museums.
B. The beach resort is a wise choice.
C. She can hardly stand the hot weather.
D. She prefers to stay in Washington.
3）A. Teaching her son by herself.
B. Telling her son not to worry.
C. Asking the teacher for extra help.
D. Having confidence in her son.
4）A. It’s too tough for some students.
B. It’s not as difficult as expected.
C. It’s more difficult than people think.
D. It’s believed to be the hardest optional course.
5）A. They will be replaced by online education sooner or later.
B. They will attract fewer kids as online education expands.
C. They will limit their teaching to certain disciplines only.
D. They will continue to exist along with online education.
6）A. Stay in bed for a few days.
B. See a doctor.
C. Get treatment in a better hospital.
D. Make a phone call to the doctor.
7）A. The man can hardly afford his daughter’s graduate studies.
B. The man insists that his daughter should pursue her studies in science.
C. The man doesn’t think his daughter will get a business degree.
D. The man advises his daughter to think carefully before making her decision.
8）A. Priority should be given to listening.
B. It’s most helpful to read English newspapers every day.
C. Reading should come before listening.
D. It’s more effective to combine listening with reading.
Directions： In this section ， you will hear 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation ， some questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question ， there will be a pause. During the pause ， you must read the four choices marked A ， B ， C and D ， and decide which is the best answer.
A. Pair Work
Directions： Please discuss the following questions with your partner.
1） Does economic status matter to the happiness of a marriage？
2）How can we keep our friendship or love fresh？
B. Listening
Directions： First study the words and expressions in the table below. Then listen to the conversation and select the best answer to each question.
1）A. Both love and friendship are indispensable.
B. Friendship outweighs love.
C. Love has nothing to do with friendship.
D. Love is the base of friendship.
2）A. Passion and romance.
B. Mutual judgment and emotions.
C. A spark of individual interest.
D. Chemical attraction.
3）A. The distinction between love and friendship.
B. The key to a lasting friendship.
C. The key to a happy marriage.
D. The connection between love and friendship.
A. Group Work
Directions： Please discuss the following question in small groups.
Are you willing to get married upon graduation if you find your Mr. or Mrs. Right at university？ Why or why not？
B. Listening
Directions： First study the words and expressions in the table below. Then listen to the conversation and select the best answer to each question.
4）A. It has kept rising steadily in recent years.
B. It has remained unchanged in recent years.
C. It has soared as society develops quickly.
D. It has declined in recent years.
5）A. 2013.
B. 2021.
C. 2022.
D. 2023.
6）A. Because people want to enjoy freedom before settling down.
B. Because people want to be career-oriented and economically secure first.
C. Because people value their personal fulfilment and happiness.
D. Because people want to try a diverse range of family structures.
7）A. He is strongly against these changes.
B. He prefers the traditional opinions on marriage.
C. He acknowledges and accepts these changes.
D. He is indifferent to these changes.
Directions： In this section ， you will hear 3 news reports. At the end of each report ， you will hear some questions. Both the report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question ， you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A ， B ， C and D.
1）A. Technological barriers.
B. Waste of time.
C. Psychological pressure.
D. Economic loss.
2）A. Instructing children in healthy ways to use technology.
B. Informing their children of the benefits of technology.
C. Keeping their children far away from electronic devices.
D. Monitoring their children while they use modern technology.
3）A. Technology and friendship in the digital age.
B. The functions of texting and tweeting.
C. The different categories of social media.
D. The influence of the pandemic on education.
4）A. Over＄72 billion.
B. Over＄15 billion.
C. Over＄27 billion.
D. Over＄50 billion.
5）A. Because of the COVID-19 Virus.
B. Because of government regulations.
C. Because of the financial crisis.
D. Because of the unstable international situation.
6）A. To meet the employees’requirements.
B. To support the national economy.
C. To make couples content and happy.
D. To protest against irrational regulations.
7）A. The vital significance of wearing masks.
B. Banning large social gatherings.
C. The risks wedding industry workers face.
D. Getting married during the pandemic.
8）A. 15 19.
B. 17 21.
C. 13 15.
D. 15 17.
9）A. Because there are no clear obligations.
B. Because there are no restrictions on age.
C. Because there are no natural expiration dates.
D. Because there are no distinctive principles.
10）A. A study on ways to maintain friendships.
B. A survey on the current use of social media.
C. The influence of the Internet on friendships.
D. The ways of communication among young people.
Directions： In this section ， you will hear a lecture. At the end of the lecture ， you will hear some questions. Both the lecture and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question ， you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A ， B ， C and D.
1）A. Because they make life more enjoyable and friends pull us through the hard times.
B. Because they can double our happiness and fun in our lives.
C. Because friends can rescue us from the worst phases of life.
D. Because friendship is the strongest bond between people in all relationships.
2）A. Love.
B. Money.
C. Friendship.
D. Respect.
3）A. During jogging.
B. During hiking.
C. During cycling.
D. During surfing.
4）A. Showing due respect to each other.
B. Having shared interests and topics.
C. Understanding and trusting each other.
D. Putting in equal effort and support.