1. (2024高二下·常州期末)  听录音，回答问题。

Thanks, everyone. I'm Sam Anderson. I'm so thankful for being part of this student body.<br />Students in our school come from different cultures and different backgrounds. It has<br />been a definite advantage for us to exchange ideas and cultures easily. That also made<br />us outstanding and different to other schools. However, at Singapore International School,<br />we have decreasing scores in science, math, and writing, subjects in which we once led<br />the nation. So, it's a question for the student body and teaching staff. Our biggest issue is<br />the decreased funding for school materials and facilities. Without modern technology and updated<br />textbooks, there's no wonder that our student body is falling behind. As your student body<br />president, I promise to bring back school fundraisers, car wash events, and school clothing sales.<br />Anything we can do to increase the money available for our school will aid in our success and<br />improvement. Thanks, my friends. And remember to pick Sam Anderson for a richer future. Next,<br />please welcome Mr. Shang from the Geography Department back to the stage, followed by a few<br />closing words from our headteacher, Miss Sioux. Thanks, everyone. I'm Sam Anderson. I'm so thankful<br />for being part of this student body. Students in our school come from different culture and<br />different backgrounds. It has been a definite advantage for us to exchange ideas and cultures<br />easily. That also made us outstanding and different to other schools. However, at Singapore<br />International School, we have decreasing scores in science, math, and writing, subjects in which<br />we once led the nation. So, it's a question for the student body and teaching staff. Our biggest<br />issue is the decreased funding for school materials and facilities. Without modern technology and<br />updated textbooks, there's no wonder that our student body is falling behind. As your student<br />body president, I promise to bring back school fundraisers, car wash events, and school clothing<br />sales. Anything we can do to increase the money available for our school will aid in our success<br />and improvement. Thanks, my friends. And remember to pick Sam Anderson for a richer future. Next,<br />please welcome Mr. Shang from the Geography Department back to the stage, followed by a few<br />closing words from our headteacher, Ms. Sioux.

1. （1） Why is the speaker's school different and outstanding?

   A . Their teaching facilities are special. B . Their students are from various cultures. C . Their teaching methods are advanced.
3. （2） What makes the student body fall behind?

   A . Its sports program doesn't perform well. B . There aren't enough teaching staff. C . The school is short of funding.
5. （3） What is the speaker mainly trying to do?

   A . Talk about school's success. B . Give a graduation speech. C . Get students to pick him.
7. （4） Who will probably speak next?

   A . Sam Anderson. B . Mr. Shang. C . Ms. Hsu.