听第二段对话，回答第13—15题。
13. What is another name for Diwali?
A. The Festival of Lights.
B. The Festival of Colours.
C. The Festival of Fireworks.
14. When does Diwali usually take place?
A. In February.
B. In October.
C. In December.
15. What will Sarah probably do next?
A. Visit an Indian friend.
B. Prepare special sweets.
C. Search for information online.

13.A 14.B 15.C

Ⅲ. 听一篇短文。短文后有五个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。短文读两遍。
16. What do people believe mountain climbing can bring?
A. A happier family.
B. A higher position.
C. Good luck and fortune.
17. What is the main purpose of the Double Ninth Festival besides climbing?
A. To eat special festival food.
B. To enjoy the natural beauty.
C. To show respect and love for the elderly.
18. Why is the festival connected with the idea of “forever”?
A. Because the festival is very old.
B. Because people wish their happiness lasts forever.
C. Because “double ninth” sounds like “forever” in Chinese.
19. How do some people show their care for the elders on this day?
A. By bringing them gifts.
B. By sending them messages.
C. By climbing mountains for them.
20. Which activity is NOT mentioned at the Double Ninth Festival?
A. Visiting the elders.
B. Eating Chongyang cakes.
C. Going mountain climbing.

16.B 17.C 18.C 19.A 20.B

Ⅳ. 听一篇短文。根据短文内容，写出下面表格中所缺的单词，每空仅填一词。短文读两遍。
Huazhao Festival
Time | in the 21. lunar month
Activities | in the past | • picked 22. flowers and hung them on doors
| | • wrote poems about flowers
| today | • go out to enjoy freshowers
| | • 23. Hanfu and take photos
| | • make “flower 24. ” together and exchange flower gifts
Meaning | • show love for nature
| • carry wishes for 25. and a good harvest

21. second/2nd 22. colourful 23. wear 24. cakes 25. health