A. The school. B. The hospital. C. Sam's home.

听第8段材料，回答第10-12题。

10.Why couldn't the woman contact the man?

A. His phone was turned off.

B. The man didn't take his phone.

C. There was something wrong with his phone.

11.What does the man like doing?

A. Learning Greek.

B. Listening to music.

C. Visiting famous people.

12.How did the woman probably find Tyler Swift's concert?

A. Costly. B. Wonderful. C. Disappointing.

听第9段材料，回答第13-16题。

13.What does the man say about puppies?

A. They are noisy. B. They are lovely. C. They take a lot of work.

14.Why could Susan get a puppy?

A. Her house has a a garden.

B. She lives in a big apartment.

C. Her parents have more free time.

15.What does the man suggest the girl do?

A. Choose another pet. B. Walk the puppy every day. C. Play with Susan's puppy.

16.What will the man do next?

A. Go to his office. B. Go to a pet shop. C. Talk with his wife.

听第10段材料，回答第17-20题。

17.Why does the wise author write the fable?

A. To earn more money. B. To tell a lesson. C. To sell animals.

18.What's wrong with the hare in the fable The Tortoise and the Hare?

A. It shows off. B. It runs too fast. C. It shouldn't attend the match.

19.Where can animals talk according to the passage?

A. In real life. B. In the fables. C. On the farm.

20.What can you learn from the fable about the crow?

A. One should show off. B. One should work hard. C. One should be careful.

第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）

第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

In the animal kingdom, weakness can bring about aggression in other animals. This sometimes happens with humans also. But I have found that my weakness brings out the kindness in people. I see it every day when people hold doors for me, pour cream into my coffee, or help me to put on my coat. And I have discovered that it makes them happy.