I. LISTENING (8 questions x 0.25 = 2.0 points)
Fill in each blank with ONE WORD in the video to complete the following sentences.
1. There is a thick layer of _______________ over the city.
2. Wang usually uses a protective face mask or an air purifier to _______________ clean air.
3. Her daughter may have caught a _______________ for a long time.
4. Air pollution is even worse in _______________ zones outside Beijing.
Choose the best answer for the following questions.
5. How many people are there in Wang’s family?
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
6. What is the serious issue in Beijing?
A. Bad weather
B. Air pollution
C. Traffic jams
7. What does Wang do first after she wakes up in the morning?
A. To make breakfast for the whole family.
B. To wash her face.
C. To check on her child to make sure she is breathing clean air.
8. What is causing her daughter’s chronic cough?
A. Unclean air
B. Cold weather
C. Cigarette smoke
