Part 1 (20 items) 1. Listen. What is the speaker's point? jīhuì zǒngshì liú gěi yǒu zhǔnbèi de rén, línshí bàofójiǎo wǎngwǎng láibují
Luck is everything Preparation is key; last-minute cramming often fails Opportunities are rare Study harder 机会留给有准备的人 + 临时抱佛脚来不及 = prepare in advance, not last-minute.
2. Listen. What does the idiom convey? tā zuòshì zǒngshì sānxīn'èryì, jiéguǒ shénme dōu méi zuò hǎo
He is very focused He is half-hearted and achieves nothing He works too hard He is creative 三心二意 = half-hearted / not dedicated.
3. Listen. What is implied? tā biǎomiàn shang hěn píngjìng, qíshí nèixīn zǎoyǐ fānjiāngdǎohǎi
She is truly calm Outwardly calm but inwardly turbulent She is angry She is happy 表面平静，内心翻江倒海 = calm outside, turbulent inside.
4. Listen. What is the advice? zuòrén yào jiǎotàshídì, búyào hàogāowùyuǎn
Dream big Be practical, don't aim unrealistically high Take risks Follow others 脚踏实地 = down-to-earth. 好高骛远 = aim too high unrealistically.
5. Listen. What happened? zhège zhèngcè yì chūtái, lìkè yǐnqǐ le shèhuì gèjiè de guǎngfàn guānzhù
Nobody noticed It immediately attracted widespread attention It was rejected It was delayed 一出台就引起广泛关注 = immediately attracted widespread attention.
6. Listen. What is the attitude? duìyú biéren de pīpíng, tā yíxiàng cǎiqǔ yǒu zé gǎi zhī, wú zé jiā miǎn de tàidù
Defensive Open-minded: fix if true, learn if not Angry Indifferent 有则改之无则加勉 = correct if valid, take as warning if not.
7. Listen. What is the consequence? yóuyú liánxù bàoyǔ, héliú shuǐwèi jíjù shàngzhǎng, yán'àn jūmín bèi jǐnjí zhuǎnyí
A festival Emergency evacuation due to flooding A drought A celebration 暴雨→水位上涨→居民转移 = rain→rising water→evacuation.
8. Listen. What does the speaker think? kējì shì yì bǎ shuāngrènjiàn, guānjiàn zàiyú rénlèi rúhé shǐyòng tā
Technology is purely good Technology is a double-edged sword; usage matters Technology is dangerous Avoid technology 双刃剑 = double-edged sword. 关键在于如何使用 = key is how we use it.
9. Listen. What is the woman's dilemma? nǚ: wǒ shì gāi jìxù dúyán háishi xiān gōngzuò ne?
Whether to study abroad Whether to pursue graduate school or work first Whether to change majors Whether to quit 继续读研还是先工作 = grad school or work first.
10. Listen. What does the man suggest considering? nán: zhè yào kàn nǐ gèng kànzhòng xuéshù fāzhǎn háishi shíjiàn jīngyàn
Salary only Academic development vs practical experience Location Parents' opinion 学术发展还是实践经验 = academic growth vs practical experience.
11. Listen. What is the phenomenon described? hěn duō niánqīngrén zài dà chéngshì dǎpīn duō nián, zuìzhōng què xuǎnzé huídào xiǎo chéngshì shēnghuó
Everyone stays in big cities Many return to small cities after years in big ones Small cities are empty Young people don't work 打拼多年后回到小城市 = return to small cities after years of struggle.
12. Listen. What is the reason? tāmen shuō, dà chéngshì de yālì tài dà, shēnghuó zhìliàng fǎn'ér bùrú xiǎo chéngshì
More money in big cities Too much pressure; quality of life is better in small cities Better jobs in small cities Family pressure 压力太大，生活质量反而不如 = too much pressure, quality of life actually worse.
13. Listen. What is the speaker's argument? zhēnzhèng de yǒuyì bú zàiyú tiāntiān liánxì, ér zàiyú jíshǐ hěn jiǔ bú jiàn, yí jiànmiàn háishi nàme qīnqiè
Friends must talk daily True friendship endures despite long separation Old friends are useless Make new friends 不在于天天联系，在于久别重逢仍亲切 = not daily contact, but warmth after long separation.
14. Listen. What is being criticized? yìxiē qǐyè zhǐ gù zhuīqiú lìrùn, wánquán hūshì le huánjìng bǎohù de shèhuì zérèn
Government policy Companies ignoring environmental responsibility for profit Consumers Schools 只顾利润，忽视环保责任 = only pursuing profit, ignoring environmental responsibility.
15. Listen. What is the metaphor? zhīshi jiù xiàng hǎiyáng, wǒmen xuédào de yǒngyuǎn zhǐshì bīngshān yì jiǎo
Knowledge is a mountain Knowledge is an ocean; we only know the tip of the iceberg Knowledge is a river Knowledge is finite 冰山一角 = tip of the iceberg.
16. Listen. What is the man's regret? nán: wǒ niánqīng de shíhou tài gùzhí le, tīng bu jìn biéren de quàngào, zǒu le hěn duō wānlù
Not studying enough Being too stubborn and not listening to advice Working too hard Travelling too much 太固执，听不进劝告 = too stubborn, wouldn't listen to advice. 走了弯路 = took detours.
17. Listen. What does '走了很多弯路' mean? zǒu le hěn duō wānlù
Walked a lot Made many mistakes / took detours in life Travelled widely Got lost 走弯路 = take detours / make unnecessary mistakes.
18. Listen. What is the observation? zài xìnxī bàozhà de shídài, rénmen huòqǔ zhīshi biàn de róngyì le, dàn shēndù sīkǎo de nénglì fǎn'ér xiàjiàng le
People think more deeply now Easy access to info but declining deep thinking Information is harder to find People read more books 获取知识容易了，但深度思考反而下降 = easier access but less deep thinking.
19. Listen. What does '信息爆炸' refer to? zài xìnxī bàozhà de shídài
A computer virus The era of information overload A news event A bomb 信息爆炸 = information explosion/overload.
20. Listen. What is the conclusion? yīncǐ, xuéhuì shāixuǎn xìnxī, dúlì sīkǎo, bǐ dānchún jìyì zhīshi gèngjiā zhòngyào
Memorize everything Filtering info and thinking independently is more important than memorizing Avoid all information Only read textbooks 筛选信息、独立思考比记忆更重要 = filtering and independent thinking > memorization.
Part 2 (25 items) 21. Listen. What is the main topic? jìnnián lái, Zhōngguó de yídòng zhīfù fāzhǎn xùnsù
Online education Mobile payment in China Social media E-commerce 移动支付 = mobile payment.
22. Listen. What can people pay for with phones? cóng mǎi cài dào zuò gōngjiāo
Only shopping Everything from groceries to bus fares Only bills Only online purchases 从买菜到坐公交 = from buying vegetables to taking the bus.
23. Listen. What concern is raised? yìxiē lǎoniánrén hé piānyuǎn dìqū de jūmín réngrán bù xíguàn shǐyòng zhìnéng shǒujī
Security risks Elderly and rural residents struggle with smartphones — digital divide High costs Slow internet 老年人和偏远地区不习惯 = elderly and remote areas not accustomed. 数字鸿沟 = digital divide.
24. Listen. What is '数字鸿沟'? zhè zàochéng le shùzì hónggōu
A type of phone The gap between those who can and cannot use digital technology A government program A payment app 数字鸿沟 = digital divide.
25. Listen. What solution is proposed? zhuānjiā jiànyì, zài tuīguǎng xīn jìshù de tóngshí, yīng bǎoliú chuántǒng de xiànjīn zhīfù qúdào
Ban mobile payment Keep cash payment channels alongside new technology Force everyone to use phones Ignore the elderly 保留现金支付渠道 = keep cash payment channels.
26. Listen. What is the passage about? yǒu yánjiū biǎomíng, jīngcháng yuèdú wénxué zuòpǐn de rén, gòngqíng nénglì míngxiǎn qiáng yú bù yuèdú de rén
Reading improves vocabulary Reading literature enhances empathy Reading is boring Writing is better than reading 共情能力 = empathy. Readers have stronger empathy.
27. Listen. What is '共情能力'? gòngqíng nénglì
Memory The ability to understand others' feelings (empathy) Physical strength Math skills 共情 = empathy / ability to share others' feelings.
28. Listen. Why does reading help? yīnwèi yuèdú xiǎoshuō shí, dúzhě xūyào zhàn zài bùtóng juésè de jiǎodù sīkǎo wèntí
It improves grammar Readers must think from different characters' perspectives It's relaxing It increases speed 站在不同角度思考 = think from different perspectives.
29. Listen. What is the broader implication? wénxué jiàoyù bùjǐn péiyǎng yǔyán nénglì, hái sùzào le gèng jù bāoróngxìng de shèhuì gōngmín
Literature is useless Literature education builds both language skills and inclusive citizens Only study science Reading is for entertainment only 不仅培养语言，还塑造包容性公民 = not just language, but inclusive citizens.
30. Listen. What does '包容性' mean? gèng jù bāoróngxìng de shèhuì gōngmín
Wealth Inclusiveness / tolerance Intelligence Strength 包容性 = inclusiveness / tolerance.
31. Listen. What is the topic? zài quánqiúhuà de bèijǐng xià, kuà wénhuà gōutōng nénglì biàn de yuè lái yuè zhòngyào
Local business Cross-cultural communication in globalization Language teaching Tourism 跨文化沟通 = cross-cultural communication.
32. Listen. What is required? bùjǐn xūyào yǔyán nénglì, hái xūyào liǎojiě bùtóng wénhuà de jiàzhíguān hé xíngwéi xíguàn
Only grammar Language skills plus understanding of cultural values and behaviors Only vocabulary A passport 语言能力 + 了解文化价值观和行为习惯 = language + cultural understanding.
33. Listen. What mistake do people make? hěn duō rén yǐwéi zhǐyào wàiyǔ shuō de hǎo, jiù néng shùnlì de jìnxíng kuà wénhuà jiāoliú
Speaking loudly Thinking language fluency alone ensures smooth cross-cultural exchange Travelling often Using gestures 以为外语好就行是一个误区 = thinking language alone is enough is a misconception.
34. Listen. What example is given? zài mǒuxiē wénhuà zhōng, zhíjiē jùjué duìfāng shì bù lǐmào de
Always be direct In some cultures, direct refusal is impolite; indirect expression is preferred Never disagree Speak English 直接拒绝不礼貌，委婉表达 = direct refusal impolite, use indirect expression.
35. Listen. What is the recommendation? xuéxí yì mén wàiyǔ de tóngshí, yě yīnggāi shēnrù liǎojiě gāi yǔyán bèihòu de wénhuà luójí
Only study grammar Learn the cultural logic behind the language too Ignore culture Focus on pronunciation 了解语言背后的文化逻辑 = understand the cultural logic behind the language.
36. Listen. What is the passage about? xīnlǐxuéjiā zhǐchū, shìdù de yālì kěyǐ tígāo gōngzuò xiàolǜ, dàn guòdù de yālì zé huì dǎozhì jiāolǜ
All stress is bad Moderate stress improves efficiency; excessive stress causes problems Stress is always good Avoid all challenges 适度压力提高效率，过度压力导致焦虑 = moderate good, excessive bad.
37. Listen. What is '适度'? shìdù de yālì
Extreme Moderate / appropriate amount Zero Constant 适度 = moderate / appropriate degree.
38. Listen. What happens with too much stress? guòdù de yālì zé huì dǎozhì jiāolǜ hé jiànkāng wèntí
Better performance Anxiety and health problems More creativity Nothing 导致焦虑和健康问题 = leads to anxiety and health issues.
39. Listen. What is the key? guānjiàn zàiyú zhǎodào yālì yǔ fàngsōng zhījiān de pínghéng diǎn
Work non-stop Find the balance between pressure and relaxation Never relax Quit your job 找到平衡点 = find the balance point.
40. Listen. What method is suggested? měitiān liú chū bàn xiǎoshí zuò zìjǐ xǐhuan de shìqíng
Work overtime Spend 30 minutes daily on something you enjoy Sleep all day Complain to friends 每天半小时做喜欢的事 = 30 min daily doing what you enjoy.
41. Listen. What is the topic? suízhe rénkǒu lǎolínghuà jiājù, yǎnglǎo wèntí chéngwéi shèhuì guānzhù de jiāodiǎn
Youth employment Aging population and elderly care Education reform Housing prices 人口老龄化 + 养老问题 = aging population + elderly care.
42. Listen. What is '老龄化'? rénkǒu lǎolínghuà jiājù
Population growth Population aging (increasing proportion of elderly) Urbanization Migration 老龄化 = aging (of population).
43. Listen. What challenge is mentioned? chuántǒng de jiātíng yǎnglǎo móshì yǐjīng nányǐ mǎnzú xūqiú
Families can handle everything Traditional family-based elderly care can no longer meet demand Old people don't need help Nursing homes are full 家庭养老难以满足需求 = family care can't meet demand anymore.
44. Listen. What is needed? shèhuìhuà de yǎnglǎo fúwù jídài fāzhǎn
More family care Development of socialized elderly care services Less government involvement Ignore the problem 社会化养老服务亟待发展 = socialized elderly services urgently need development.
45. Listen. What does '亟待' mean? jídài fāzhǎn
Slowly developing Urgently awaiting / in urgent need of Already completed No longer needed 亟待 = urgently awaiting / in urgent need of.