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2. Unit9-main Part A Listening Part B Viewing, Listening and Speaking Part C Speaking Workshop Part D Quiz Getting Ready Part E Fun Time

3. A hobby can be almost anything a person likes to do in his/her spare time. Hobbyists raise pets, build model ships, climb mountains, raise flowers, go fishing, skiing, skating, and swimming. Hobbyists also paint pictures, attend concerts and plays, and play musical instruments. They collect everything from books to butterflies, and from shells to stamps. Getting Ready Work in pairs. Discuss the following questions, and then share your answers with the whole class. 1. What is hobby about? Share your opinion with your partner.

4. Getting Ready People take up hobbies because these activities offer enjoyment, friendship, knowledge and relaxation. Sometimes they even yield financial profit. Anyone, rich or poor, old or young, sick or well, can follow a satisfying hobby. Hobbies can help a person’s mental and physical health. Doctors have found that hobbies are valuable in helping patients recover from physical or mental illness. Hobbies give bedridden or wheel chair patients something to do, and provide interests that keep them from thinking about themselves. Many hospitals treat patients by having them take up interesting hobbies or pastimes.

5. Getting Ready 2. Do you think reading is out of date as a hobby today? If not, why? Of course not. Reading is a good hobby. With the development of science and technology, new knowledge comes every day. If you stop learning even for a day, you will be lost. Reading is a good way to help you keep in touch with the outside world. Read widely, and you’ll be rich in knowledge. Reading is also a good way to relax yourself.

6. Getting Ready You can get a lot of fun in the books. A good book is a good friend to comfort you when you are unhappy. So long as you have a good book at hand, you’ll never feel lonely. Every valuable book will open a new world before you. Reading classic books can boost your learning experience. There are some reasons why classic books can do that: they have stood the test of time, they give you different “lenses” to look through, and they will most likely be relevant even to the far future. Reading the classics is an excellent intellectual exercise which will arm you with a lot of powerful intellectual tools.

7. Getting Ready 3. Have you got a hobby? If so, what is it? One of my hobbies is running. I like running very much because first of all it doesn’t cost you any money. You can do it anywhere, for example, on a city street and it’s a healthy hobby. If you run a lot, maybe three or four times a week, you will definitely stay in shape. My favorite time to go running is in the morning, because in the morning it’s nice and quiet, peaceful outside. You can see the sun coming up, feel the cool air on your face, and of course you can hear birds chirping, sometimes a rooster crowing. It’s just a really cool time to be outside.

8. Part A Listening-main Section B Listening Practice Section A Listening Skills

9. Task One Pronunciation Section A Read after the recording, paying attention to the pronunciation, intonation( 语调 ) and stress of the words ． 1. A hobby a day keeps the doldrums( 郁闷 ) away. 2. My 'personal 'hobbies are reading, listening to music, and silence. 3. 'Having a hobby is a great 'way to relax and 'focus on something else other than the busy 'world around you. ↘ ↘ ↘ ↘ ↘ ↘ ↗ ↘ ↘ ↘ ↘

10. Section A 4. A crafty 'hobby that allows you to escape, relax, and use your 'hands may be your ticket to stress relief. 5. If I hadn’t 'dedicated a tiny 'bit of time to my hobby, I would never have known how 'passionate I was about cooking. ↘↘ ↘ ↘ ↘↘

11. Task Two Listening for Likes Section A extensive a ． 大量的， 广泛的 genre n ． 类型， 体裁， 风格 campout n ． 野营，露营生活 hike v ． 徒步旅行，（去 …… ）远足 comic n ． 连环漫画杂志 graphic a ． 图形的 literary a ．文学（上）的 split up 分开 male lead 男主角 green thumb 特殊园艺才能 Word Tips

12. Listen to the following dialogues, and then choose the best answer for each question. Section A W: I see that you have a really extensive music collection. M: Yeah, I like a lot of different genres of music. Q: Why does the man have a wide music collection? A) Collection is one of his hobbies. B) He intends to open a music store. C) He likes different music styles. D) He likes to listen to music every day. 1.

13. Section A A) They will be hiking next day. B) It’s great to be outdoors. C) They will be camping at night. D) They will change their plan if it rains tomorrow. M: I’ve been looking forward to our yearly campout for three weeks. It’s going to be a wonderful day for hiking tomorrow. The great outdoors. Camping under the stars. This is the life. W: Yeah, but I’m a little bit worried about the weather. The weatherman said it was going to rain later tonight. Q: Which of the following is not mentioned by the man? 2.

14. Section A A) He is interested in comic books. B) The graphic novel is an art form. C) Children shouldn’t read graphic novels. D) The woman should read graphic novels. W: Are you reading a comic book? I thought you were too old for that sort of thing. M: For your information, this is a graphic novel and it’s a literary art form. Graphic novels are written for adults, not kids. Q: What does the man mean? 3.

15. Section A A)It’s great. B) It’s boring. C) It’s disappointing. D) It’s laughable. W: It was a great idea to split up to see different movies. I really liked the male lead in the movie! M: I’m glad to hear it. You made a better choice than I did. I was bored to death! Q: What does the woman think of the movie she has seen? 4.

16. Section A A) She enjoys the fresh air in the garden. B) She thinks the man doesn’t have a green thumb. C) She expects to have much fun gardening. D) She is glad to have the man help her. W: Smell that fresh air. Aren’t you glad I got you to help me plant this garden? We’re going to have so much fun today. M: Uh huh. I’m glad to help, but I don’t exactly have a green thumb. Q: What is NOT true about the woman? 5.

17. Task One Listen to the passage Cloud Watching, and fill in each blank with only one word. Task One spare a ． 空闲的；空余的 philosopher n ． 哲学家 enthusiast n ． 热烈支持者；热情赞成者 mutable a ． 会变的；可变的 cumulonimbus n ． 积雨云 altostratus n ． 高层云 opportunity n ． 机会 choren ． ( 乏味无聊的 ) 日常零星工作 commitment n ． 承担的义务 Word Tips

18. Task One Is it a dog? Or is it a rabbit? Cloud watching is a (1) hobby for children and adults alike. It is also one of the few hobbies that can be done without any (2) — just some spare time and a little imagination! What could be more (3) than lying on your back and looking up at the sky? For years, philosophers, writers, and nature-enthusiasts have written about the importance of (4) with nature. (5) and philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote, nature is a mutable cloud which is always and never the same. Clouds are (6) looking, yet they change into all kinds of different (7) ! Cloud watching allows you to use your imagination. Cloud watching can also be an (8) experience. fun ____ equipment ____________ relaxing _________ connecting ____________ Poet ______ similar ________ shapes ________ educational _____________

19. Task One Are you (9) with cumulonimbus? Altostratus? You can use the opportunity to learn about different kinds of clouds. (10) we’re far too busy with jobs, chores, and commitments. So what do you think? Is the cloud a monkey? Or is it a king? familiar ________ Nowadays ___________

20. Getting Ready1.1 Task Two Listen to the conversation Extreme Sports and choose the best answer to complete each of the statements. snowboard v ． 用滑雪板滑雪 bungee n ． 蹦极，高空弹跳 cave diving 洞穴潜水 be into 非常喜欢；对 …… 深感兴趣 extreme sports 极限运动 competitively ad ． 竞争地，有竞争力地 adventurous a ． 爱冒险的 ice climbing 冰攀 pass v ．拒绝邀请 Word Tips

21. SB-Task Two1 A) He went snowboarding. B) He went bungee jumping. C) He went cave diving. D) He went ice climbing. What did the man do last weekend?1.

22. SB-Task Two1 A) He is not afraid of getting hurt. B) Extreme sports are competitive sports. C) He thinks extreme sports are interesting. D) He thinks his life is boring. Why does the man like doing extreme sports?2.

23. SB-Task Two2 A) He is fun. B) He is different. C) He likes doing all kinds of sports. D) He likes taking risks. What does the woman think of the man?3.

24. SB-Task Two3 A) It is very dangerous. B) It is like mountain climbing. C) It is not interesting D) It is the same as other sports. How does the woman like ice climbing?4.

25. SB-Task Two4 A) The man loves all kinds of extreme sports. B) The woman does not like extreme sports. C) The woman is not going to do climbing with the man. D) The woman hasn’t decided whether to go climbing with the man. Which of the following statements is NOT true?5.

26. W: I’m so glad it’s Friday. Are you going to do anything this weekend? M: I’m going snowboarding with James. W: Didn’t you guys go bungee jumping last weekend? M: Yeah, and we plan to go cave diving in a couple of weeks. W: I didn’t know you were into extreme sports. Aren’t you afraid of getting hurt? M: Sure. There’s always a danger of getting hurt, but we don’t do these sports competitively. It’s just for fun. I want to see how far we can push the limits of the sport. Do you want to come with us sometime? SB-Script1.1

27. SB-Script2.2 W: Me? I’m not really the adventurous type. M: You never know. You might like it. After cave diving, we’ll probably try climbing. W: Oh, that doesn’t sound too bad. I’ve done some climbing before. M: I should tell you that we plan on going ice climbing. W: Oh. In that case, I think I’ll pass. Have fun this weekend. M: Thanks and let me know if you change your mind.

28. SB-Task Three1 Task Three Listen to the passage Stamps Tell Stories and Keep History Alive and mark the statements T (true) or F (false). Word Tips 1. The first postage stamp in history was issued in the United States in 1840. 2. Even in the age of e-mail, stamp collecting remains a popular hobby. 3. Don Peterson, 63, started collecting stamps when he was 20. F ___ F T

29. SB-Task Three2 F ___ T 4. Wealth and patience, Peterson says, are what stamp collectors need. 5. Computer technology can help collectors search, collect and present their collections in new ways.

30. Ralph Waldo Emerson: 1803-1882, an American writer and philosopher, who led the Transcendentalist movement （超验主义运动） of the mid 19th century 拉尔夫 · 瓦尔多 · 爱默生： 美国作家、哲学家，领导了 19 世 纪中期的超验主义运动 Language and Culture Tip

31. Word Tips spot n ． 地点；斑点 via prep ． 通过；经由 fade away 逐渐消失 innovative a ． 创新的 Word Tips

32. The first postage stamp in history was issued in Great Britain in 1840. In the years since then, tens of thousands of different designs have been issued by the world’s nations, and tens of thousands of people have started to collect them. Even in the age of e-mail, stamp collecting remains a popular hobby. Don Peterson, 63, started collecting stamps when he was 10. In his 20s, he says, he was attracted to the stamps issued by the Philippines because of their beauty. He says he usually does research about the stamps, collects what’s available, then starts chasing the missing stamps to complete his collection. SB-Script2.1

33. “You have to look very hard for them all over the world because they’re not in one spot, “he says. “It is frustrating when you can’t find something, but when you do find something, it’s exciting joy. ” Persistence and patience, Peterson says, are what stamp collectors need, since finding those missing stamps can take decades. “What you do is you go out and find stamps that you like or stamps that are on envelopes that are used ， ” he says. “Collect what you like and what you think is interesting and that you get some fun from. ” SB-Script2.2

34. Although people are now increasingly exchanging messages via e-mail, stamp collecting is not going to fade away. In fact, computer technology helps collectors search, collect and present their collections in new and innovative ways. SB-Script2.2

35. Part B Viewing -main Section B Hobbies Section A Henry’s Cat — The Hobby Section C Woman Turns Hobby into Booming Business

36. I. Lead-in Discuss the following questions before watching the video. SA I. Lead-in1 You are going to watch a video clip Henry’s Cat — The Hobby (4’45’’) ， and then do the following exercises ． a) As a child, I liked to collect things, such as seashells, rock, and stamps, etc. b) I was a builder! At early ages my dad made me a custom set of nice wood blocks — large smooth unpainted blocks in a huge variety of shapes. I’d build bridges, towers, houses, and more. c) When I was young, I was fascinated by mysteries and loved reading about ancient Egyptians. 1. Did you have any hobbies when you were a child? Play the video

37. SA I. Lead-in2 2. Are there any hobbies you would like to try? And why? a) I’d like to learn to play the guitar, because it is a great stress reliever, and gives me a sense of achievement. b) I’d like to try cooking. For me, it is an art. c) I like to keep myself active and do things outdoors, so flying remote controlled planes might be a good choice.

38. SA I. Lead-in3 3. What’s the weirdest( 奇异的 ) hobby you’ve ever heard of? Eating live snakes, collecting hotel keys, collecting dry leaves from different trees, ironing dollar bills, etc.

39. 1. There was a Chinaman who can balance things on his nose. 2. Sammy Snail enjoyed waterskiing. 3. Chris Rabbit’s hobby is bird watching. SA II. Watching and Listening1 II. Watching and Listening Now watch the video clip. Please get familiar with the words given below and then decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). Play the video F ___ F F Word Tips

40. 4. The man behind the bush is one of the old friends of Henry’s Cat. 5. It turns out that eating is the best hobby for Henry’s Cat. SA II. Watching and Listening2 F ___ T

41. the largest collection of balance things on his nose be keen on flower-arranging jotting down take up drifting towards bird-watching in spite of nothing like SA III. Watching and Speaking1 III. Watching and Speaking Watch the video again and get familiar with the following expressions from the video. Play the video

42. SA IV. Now Your Turn Now Your Turn Create a mini-speech to talk about your hobbies. You’re required to include all the expressions listed above in your speech. For Reference

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45. SA Word Tips Word Tips bicycle-clip n ． ( 骑自行车用的 ) 裤管夹 knit v ． 编织 constable n ． ( 美国镇、区、乡村等的 ) 警察 flower-arranging 插花艺术 drift v ． (towards) 渐渐趋向 flying saucers 飞碟 registration n ． 登记，注册 warbler n ． 鸣禽 egad 〈古〉 我的天 !

46. Napoleon: 1769-1821, a French military and political leader during the latter stages of the French Revolution 拿破仑 : 1769-1821 ，法国大革命后期的政治和军事领袖。 A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush ： 一鸟在手， 胜于二鸟在林（美国谚语，意为珍惜所拥有的比渴望却得 不到的更为现实。） Language and Culture Tip

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48. For Reference: SA For Reference At school, we had an interesting discussion about hobbies. It seemed that everyone had a cool hobby except me. James had the largest collection of stamps in my class. Gordon could balance things on his nose. And Susan was very keen on flower-arranging. After jotting down everyone’s hobby, I began to wonder what sort of hobby I could take up. I used to like watching birds. Is that an exciting hobby? Just as my mind was drifting towards bird-watching, I saw a beautiful picture on the wall, which reminded me of a really cool hobby, to photograph cute things. In spite of not being a skilled photographer, I could take interesting pictures of birds anyway. Perhaps there’s nothing like bird photography for a hobby!

49. You are going to watch a video clip Hobbies (3'48''), and then do the following exercises. Lead-in Discuss the following questions before watching the video. 1. What’s your favorite subject in university? Why? SB I. Lead-in1 My favorite subject is English, because I am good at it and it is really fun.

50. 2. Did you once fall asleep in class? Why? SB I. Lead-in2 3. Suppose you are an English teacher, how would you make the learning process enjoyable? If I were an English teacher, I would involve students into classroom activities. I would also invite my students to make presentations or role-play in my class. Yes, I did. I fell asleep sometimes because the class is boring, sometimes because I am too tired.

51. 1. Emma won a competition and got a chance to A) work in a lab as a geologist. SB II. Watching and Listening1 II. Watching and Listening Watch the video clip and then choose the best answer to complete the sentences ． Word Tips Play the video B) fly around in a helicopter 2. The purpose of the competition is to show kids that A) their hobbies have nothing to do with their future careers. B) their hobbies can lead to amazing careers in science ．

52. SB II. Watching and Listening1 3. Emma first heard of the competition B) in a TV program. A) in the school bulletin 4. People are also recruited to tell their stories on a website called B) “From game designers to Antarctic explorers.” A) “There’s more to it than you think” 5. Greg says sometimes the best way to find out what’s going on under the ground is A) from the sea B) from the sky.

53. SB III. Watching and Speaking1 III. Watching and Speaking 1. What do you know about the girl in the picture? The girl is Emma. She won a competition giving kids a chance to experience the best of their favourite science subject. Look at the picture and discuss the following questions with your classmates.

54. SB III. Watching and Speaking2 2. Why did she fly in the helicopter? She’flying around in a chopper, checking out mountains, mines, coastlines and more 3. Who is her guide? Her guide is Greg Swain, an exploration geologist.

55. I think these hobbies are listening to music, swimming, reading, gardening, playing cards, fishing and team sports. SC I. Lead-in 1 You are going to watch a video clip Woman Turns Hobby into Booming Business (2'22''), and then do the following exercises. I. Lead-in Discuss the following questions before watching the video. 1.What do you think are some of the most popular hobbies that people have?

56. Absolutely. “Love what you do, and the money will follow” is an old adage( 格言 ) that still holds true. Some hobbies can be successfully turned into full-time careers given the right amount of time, effort and lots of passion. SC I. Lead-in 2 2. Does your hobby interfere with your study or personal life? No. Actually my hobby helps keep me from getting into trouble, free my mind, and it helps keep me from stress as well, you know, during exam time. 3. Do you think a hobby can be turned into a business?

57. dangle n ． 有坠子的饰品 book mark 书签 de-stress v ． 减压 stressful a ． 有压力的；紧张的 string v ． 用线串 booming a ． 急速发展的，蓬勃的，景气的 bejeweled a ． 饰以珠宝的 crafts show 手工艺术展 metro n ． 大都市 entrepreneurn ． 创业者，企业家 turnout n ． 产量 pay off 〈口〉 使得益， 取得好结果 SC II. Watching and Listening1 II. Watching and Listening Now watch the video clip. Please get familiar with the words given below and then fill in each blank with only one word. Word Tips

58. SC II. Watching and Listening2 Play the video 1. Deshell first her hobby a few years ago, when a bad car accident seriously injured Lisa and her children. 2. another stressful time — Deshell was let go from her job. 3. She turned into opportunity, enjoying time with her daughters at home, and stringing enough pieces together to a booming bejeweled business. 4. In 2008, Otis Moore hosted the home based business show, a way for entrepreneurs to show off their, and products to a stream of customers. 5.... that even when something comes along, overcoming that is a great. Recently __________ discovered ____________ disappointment _________________ create ________ services _________ steady ________ obstacle _________ reward ________ negative __________

59. What hardships did Lisa experience? Watch the video again, then complete the table. SC III. Watching and Speaking1 III. Watching and Speaking Play the video QuestionsAnswers Lisa and her children were seriously injured in a car accident. She was laid off recently. 1)____________________________________ _____________________________________ How did Lisa turn her hobby into business? After she was let go from her job, she enjoyed her time with her daughters at home and made enough pieces of jewelry to start her business. 2)_______________________________________ _______________________________________ What is Lisa’s secret to success? Hard work pays off and overcome the obstacle when something negative comes along. 3)_______________________________________ _______________________________________

60. SC IV. Now Your Turn1 Now Your Turn Create a dialogue with a partner according to the following situation with the help of the useful expressions. Useful Expressions 1. I first discovered my hobby when… 2. I started making … when … 3. It brings … to people’s faces ． 4. It actually helps me de-stress ． 5. Hard work pays off ． 6. I think everyone has … at the back of their mind … 7. When … comes along, overcoming … is …

61. SC IV. Now Your Turn2 For Reference Situation: A, a news reporter, is interviewing B, a successful businesswoman who turned her hobby into a full-time career ．

62. SB Word Tips chopper n ． 直升机 keen a ． 敏锐的 diverse a ． 不同的；多样的 recruit v ． 征募；招收 Antarctic a ． 南极的 geology n ． 地质学 layer n ． 地层 crust n ． 地壳 variation n ． 变动 gravity n ． 地心吸力 magnetism n ． 磁性 reckon v ． 觉得；认为 Word Tips

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65. SC Language and Culture Tips1 Language and Culture Tips let go: an euphemistic way of saying somebody is laid off 解雇： 一种委婉的说法 at/in the back of one’s mind: an English idiom,in the deep of one’s memory or in a person’s thoughts 在某人记忆深处： 英语习语

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68. A:Hello, Lisa! How are you doing? B:Oh, I’m doing great. Thank you. A:Lisa, you love making jewelry and you turned it into a successful business. How do you do it? And how did you come up with the idea? B:Um, I started making jewelry when I was 15 or 16 years old. You know, girls at the age of 16 love making some handmade stuff. After graduation from high school, the job market was very competitive and I couldn’t find a job, so... A:So you turned what you love doing into a business. SC For Reference1 For Reference: On Secrets of Success

69. SC For Reference2 B: Yeah, that’s how it got started. My parents were very supportive. I had enough money to start my own business. But doing business is not always easy, you know... A: What keeps your business going? What is your secret to success? B: I always have the strong belief in my mind that I can do it, I can make it. When something negative comes along, ] overcoming that obstacle is a great reward. All your hard work pays off. A: Thank you, Lisa. It amazes me to have the opportunity to speak with you today. B: Oh, thank you for having me here!

70. Model Dialogue1 Model Dialogue Listen to the dialogue, paying attention to the parts underlined, and then act it out with your partner. identical a. ( 完全 ) 相同的 exchange v. 交换 emblem n. 图案 various a. 不同的，各种各样的 Word Tips

71. Model Dialogue2 Tom: Hi, Jane! What’s your favorite hobby? Jane: Collecting stamps. Tom: How many stamps have you collected? Jane: About 4 ， 000 in all. Whenever I see a new stamp in the postal department, I buy it. When I get two or three identical stamps, I try to exchange them with some friends for one that I do not have. Tom: What do you think are the benefits of this hobby?

72. Model Dialogue3 Jane: I think there are many benefits. First of all, it fills my spare time with interest and keeps my mind well occupied. Besides, the birds, fishes, dresses, people, buildings and other emblems on the stamps tell me about the various countries, their cultures, the lifestyles of the people, etc. It thus broadens my horizons and gives me a peep into history.

73. Now Your Turn-Task1.1 Now Your Turn Task 1 Fill in the blanks with the words or expressions in the box, and then act it out with your partner. Change the form if necessary. motivation n. 动力，干劲 rock and roll 摇滚乐 classical a. 古典的 Word Tips

74. Lucy: Me, too. I think I (1). It’s always on when I’m studying, working, or even (2). Bruce: I believe music is (3) and listening to music is (4). Now Your Turn-Task1.2 can’t live without music __________________________ probably the easiest way for anyone to relax can’t live without music in the mood to listen to music dining without my friends around a powerful source of motivation both classical and pop music a powerful source of motivation ___________________________________ dining without my friends around ____________________________________ probably the easiest way for anyone to relax ___________________________ _____________________ Bruce: I have quite some hobbies, but my favorite one is listening to music.

75. Now Your Turn-Task1.3 Lucy: Well, I like (5). When I’m (6), I just choose from many CDs on my shelf. both classical and pop music _______________________________ probably the easiest way for anyone to relax can’t live without music in the mood to listen to music dining without my friends around a powerful source of motivation both classical and pop music in the mood to listen to music _________________________________ Lucy: What type of music do you like best? Bruce: Rock and roll. What about you?

76. Now Your Turn-Task2.1 Task 2 Create a dialogue with your partner according to the following situation, referring to the Cues if necessary. imagination n. 想象力 science fiction 科幻小说 romance novel 言情小说 frequent v. 经常去 at one sitting 一口气地 Word Tips

77. Now Your Turn-Task2.2 Situation: A and B are classmates ． They are talking about their favorite hobby—reading ． Cues: love reading a lot; my favorite hobby; one of my best ways to relax; get lost in a book; let your imagination wander; love science fiction/romance novels in particular; frequent the bookstores and the library; finish reading it at one sitting Sample Dialogue

78. A: I love reading a lot. It’s actually my favorite hobby. B: Reading is my favorite hobby, too. I think it is one of my best ways to relax. Sometimes getting lost in a book lets your imagination wander, and helps take your mind away from the problems that wait for you right outside your door. A: I love science fiction in particular. When I was younger, I subscribed to Fantasy and Science Fiction Magazine and devoured each issue with relish. B: Romance novels are my favorite. I frequent the bookstores and the library, looking for new romance novels and once I get one, I finish reading it at one sitting. Sample Dialogue1 Sample Dialogue

79. Part D -main Section B Section A Section C

80. SA Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once.

81. A) Going to the theatre. B) Reading books. C) Collecting stamps. D) Playing the guitar. Q1 W: What do you do in your free time? M: Well, I like reading books, going to the cinema and the theatre and I play the guitar in a band. W: Wow! You have a lot of hobbies. Q: Which of the following is NOT mentioned by the man? 1.

82. A) Playing soccer. B) Swimming. C) Reading. D) Shopping. Q2 W: Do you have any hobbies? M: I like to play soccer at weekends. What about you? W: I like shopping and reading. Q: What does the man like to do at weekends? 2.

83. Q3 W: Do you have any hobbies, like stamp collecting, swimming, singing or things like that? M: I like travelling. I’ve been to many places. Q: What’s the man’s hobby? A)Stamp collecting. B) Swimming. C) Singing. D) Travelling. 3.

84. Q4 W: What do you do in your spare time? M: Oh, nothing special, just read novels, watch TV, sometimes go to the movies. Q: Which is NOT mentioned according to the conversation? A) Reading novels. B) Watching TV. C) Going shopping. D) Going to the movies. 4.

85. Q5 M: Don’t you have any hobbies, like stamp collecting or things like that? W: I have just one hobby — photography. It’s expensive, but it’s a lot of fun. Q: Which of the following is NOT mentioned by the woman? A)She has not many hobbies. B) Her hobby costs her a lot of money. C) She wants to look for another hobby. D) She finds photography( 摄影 ) interesting. 5.

86. Q6 M: Hey, over here. I’m glad you could make it. This place has a great happy hour. Let me get the waitress, Brenda, so we can order our drinks. W: Hi, Gary. You sound like a regular. Do you come here a lot? Q: Where does this conversation most probably take place? A)In a restaurant. B) At a bar. C) In a park. D) At a party. 6.

87. Q7 M: Hi, Linda. What do you usually do in your free time? W: I like riding bicycles to the beach. How about you? M: I also go to the beach at weekends. I swim and enjoy surfing. Q: What is the woman’s hobby? A)Cycling. B) Swimming. C) Surfing. D) Horse riding. 7.

88. Q8 W: Would you like to tell us your hobbies? M: Sure, I like reading, going to the movies. W: Do you have any other special interests? M: Yeah, I’m really keen on taking photos. It’s expensive but it’s a lot of fun. Q: What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers? A) Husband and wife. B) Friends. C) Interviewer and interviewee. D) Doctor and patient. 8.

89. Q9 A) Swimming. B) Riding bicycles. C) Snorkeling. D) Scuba diving. Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard. What’s the woman’s hobby?9.

90. Q10 A) Swimming. B) Riding bicycles. C) Snorkeling. D) Scuba diving. What’s the man’s hobby?10.

91. Q11 A) In snorkeling you are on the surface but in scuba diving you are underwater. B) In snorkeling you will be able to see beautiful fish but in scuba diving you will not. C) In snorkeling you need oxygen tanks( 氧气罐 ) but in scuba diving you don’t. D) In snorkeling you need to be a good swimmer but in scuba diving you don’t. 11.According to the dialogue, what’s the difference between snorkeling and scuba diving?

92. Q12 A) Snorkeling is an expensive hobby. B) Riding bicycles is a cheap hobby. C) Bicycle is more expensive than snorkeling mask. D) Bicycle is cheaper than snorkeling mask. 12.Which of the following statements is true?

93. A)Rock. B) Pops. C) Folk songs. D) Rap. Q13 13.What kind of songs does the man usually sing? Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

94. A) In the church. B) In the auditorium. C) At a karaoke bar. D) At home. Q14 14.Where does the man sing with his friends?

95. Q15 A) The man got a vocal coach. B) The man joined a choral group. C) The man imitated his favorite singers. D) The man participated in a talent competition. 15.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the conversation?

96. M: Hi, Mary. What do you usually do in your free time? W: I like riding bicycles to the beach. How about you? M: I also go to the beach at weekends. I enjoy snorkeling. W: Snorkeling? What is it? M: It’s a nice hobby. Snorkeling is one of the most relaxing and interesting activities that you can enjoy. With a mask on your face, you can see down into the deep water, and watch dolphins and fish swimming. With the snorkel, you can breathe without lifting your head out of the water. W: Sounds interesting. Is it the same with scuba diving? Q9-12 Script1

97. M: No, not really! It’s similar to scuba diving but you only swim on the surface of the sea water. In scuba diving, you need to go deep into the water with oxygen tanks. W: Oh, I see. It is an expensive hobby, isn’t it? M: No, it is not. Snorkeling mask is cheaper than bicycle. Q9-12 Script2

98. W: Do you have any hobbies? M: Yes, I’m fond of singing. W: What kind of songs do you usually sing? M: Mostly pops. W: Where do you sing? M: I often go to the karaoke bar and sing with my friends. W: How long have you been doing this? M: Since I was ten. W: Have you ever thought of becoming a singer? M: Yes, of course. I have been dreaming this a lot. W: Have you ever done anything to become a professional? Q13-15 Script1

99. M: Yes. I found a vocal coach who can offer objective criticism. And I joined a choral group and sang in front of an audience. I also imitated my favorite singers. W: Well, maybe you can enter karaoke and other talent competitions. M: Sounds great. Thank you for your suggestion. Q13-15 Script2

100. SB Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once.

101. Passage One-Q16 A) It is entertaining. B) It is a costly hobby. C) It takes lots of time. D) It requires training. 16.What does the speaker say about bird watching? Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard. Passage One

102. Passage One-Q17 A) They can harm nearby plants. B) They may catch some disease. C) They fight each other for food. D) They may pollute the environment. 17.What does the speaker say about birds fed continually on the same spot?

103. Passage One-Q18 A)Place the food on warmer spots. B) Use prepared feed mixtures only. C) Avoid using any contaminated food. D) Continue the feeding till it gets warm. 18.What does the speaker suggest we do when feeding birds in winter?

104. Passage Two-Q19 A) Gardening. B) Collecting stamps. C) Collecting wild flowers. D) Photography. 19.According to the passage, which of the following hobbies is common for the English? Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard. Passage Two

105. Passage Two-Q20 A) Because people make a living from hobbies. B) Because hobbies do not cost much and are within the reach of all. C) Because hobbies can bring pleasure into our life. D) Because there are many kinds of hobbies. 20.Why should everybody have a hobby?

106. Passage Two-Q21 A) What people should do at their leisure time. B) The importance of hobbies. C) The advantages of hobbies. D) Hobbies. 21.What is the passage mainly about?

107. A)Golf. B) Ping-pong. C) Sewing. D) Reading. Passage Three-Q22 22.What’s the woman’s hobby? Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard. Passage Three

108. Passage Three-Q23 A) When she was 16 years old. B) When she was 26 and pregnant( 怀孕的 ) with her first child. C) When she was busy raising her young children. D) When she was tired with her work. 23. When did she begin her hobby?

109. Passage Three-Q24 A)Interesting. B) Desiring. C) Finishing. D) Satisfying. 24. What does the word "indulging" probably mean?

110. Passage Three-Q25 A) Develop a skill with your hobbies. B) Find a hobby that warms your soul, and your mind will be forever grateful. C) Enjoy a hobby that will enable you to sit down when you want to, at a leisurely pace. D) You should balance your hobby between raising young children and full-time work. 25. What’s the woman’s advice?

111. Attracting and feeding wild birds are entertaining activities that have long been enjoyed by people all over the world. We feed birds for many reasons. Many pleasant hours can come from watching birds. A hobby often develops into a serious study of their habits. Accurate identification of birds is usually the first goal. There is responsibility associated with bird feeding, including a disease hazard. Attracting numbers of birds continually to the same spot can be harmful to them, particularly species that pick food from the ground contaminated by the droppings of other birds. In winter, when fewer natural foods are available and air temperatures are lower, extra feeding can keep a bird warm and well. Passage One Script1

112. Once begun, feeding should never stop during these lean months. You should be prepared to do what may be required to help those you want to befriend. A constant supply of food should be given until the cold is over and spring has come. If feeding is stopped during severe weather, birds used to relying upon the feeders might starve. Passage One Script2

113. A hobby is any interesting pursuit not our own business, which we take up for our amusement in our leisure time. What is business to one man may be a hobby of another, for example, a photographer may have gardening as his hobby and a paid gardener may go in for photography as his recreation. There are many kinds of hobbies. Collecting postage stamps is a common hobby in England, not only with boys but with men too. Some make collections of wild flowers while others take interest in collecting fossils. Such hobbies do not cost much and are within the reach of all. Passage Two Script1

114. But others such as collecting old books, antiquities are only for the rich. Other hobbies take the form of games and sports. Many take up open air games like golf, tennis or indoor games such as chess and cards. While hunting, fishing are the favorite recreations for others. Every young and old should have a hobby of some sort for his leisure time for it adds greatly to the pleasure of life. It is often an education in itself and it fills our vacant hours with interest. Passage Two Script2

115. I picked up the sewing habit when I was 26 and pregnant with my first child. Why did I begin my hobby when I was just about to have no leisure time in between raising young children and full-time work? The real joy of sewing is being able to sit down when you want to, at a leisurely pace. If you are forced to do it within a certain time, your enjoyment is nearly ruined. So, on lazy Sunday afternoons in Beijing, and only when I want to, I sew. The whirr( 嗡嗡声 ) of that machine is my best friend. It’s always there when I need it, and it stokes the fire of my artistic talent. And when I have to rip out a stitch( 针法 ) my clumsy fingers made it sew badly, it waits patiently. Passage Three Script1

116. I never understood hobbies like golf or ping-pong that leave you with nothing in your hand once you finish indulging. I suppose you develop a skill with those hobbies, but still, my sewing leaves me with something that can be clearly seen, physical, that covers me up in bed or hangs on the wall. My hobby keeps me warm, literally and emotionally. My advice: Find a hobby that warms your soul, and your mind will be forever grateful. Passage Three Script2

117. Section C Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 26 to 33 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 34 to 36 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. SCSC

118. Bungee jumping might seem frightening. Imagine standing at the (26) of a tall bridge. Hundreds of meters below you, river water rushes by. You take a deep (27) and jump off the bridge, head first into thin air. There is nothing but a long rubber rope (28) to your ankles, holding on to your very life. Some people call it crazy. Others say it is (29). Whatever you may think, bungee jumping has become a popular (30) sport all over the world. Filling the blanks1 edge ______ breath ________ extreme _________ exciting _________ attached __________

119. Since its beginnings in New Zealand, (31) bungee jumping has spread to countries everywhere. One of the highest bungee jumps in the world from a structure is near Locarno, Switzerland over the Verzasca Dam. The drop (32) two hundred and twenty meters. In fact, you can see the (33) James Bond jump off this very bridge in the 1995 movie Golden Eye. Bungee jumping is a very safe activity if you go to a well-established bungee jump company. People who work for bungee operators usually have a great deal of training and Filling the blanks2 commercial _____________ measures __________ character __________

120. experience. (34). They choose a rope based on the jumper's body weight. Most companies can sell you video recordings or photographs of your jump. (35). It is important to remember that bungee jumping is not safe for everyone. People who have high blood pressure or a heart condition should not try this sport. (36). And remember, if you do not feel like experiencing it yourself, you can always watch other people jump. Filling the blanks3 They use very strong and carefully made rubber ropes This way you can prove to your family back home that you were brave enough to bungee People with back or knee injuries should also avoid this sport ______________ _____________________________________________________ ______________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ______________

121. Fun Time You are going to listen to a song Mistletoe. Listen carefully and then try to sing along with the video clip. Play the video

122. A song