1. (2024高一下·鹤岗期末)  听材料，回答问题。

I'm glad you are settling in at University, Billy, but Dad and I are sad that you're so<br />far away.<br />Don't worry.<br />I'll be back for the holidays next week.<br />Wonderful.<br />And don't forget, we will pay for your plane ticket.<br />No, please don't.<br />I'm going to catch the train.<br />How long would the train journey take?<br />16 hours.<br />You'll be too tired.<br />The plane only takes two and a half hours.<br />Mom, planes are bad for the environment.<br />They will add to global warming.<br />But they are convenient.<br />We should put the planet before our own comfort.<br />That's fine.<br />Can I pay for your train ticket then?<br />Okay, but I'll have to hang up now and call the ticket office.<br />My friend says they are selling out fast.<br />Hold on.<br />I think your sister wants to talk to you.<br />Tell her I'll ring her back when I've sorted out my ticket.<br />Okay.<br />Goodbye then.<br />I'm glad you are settling in at University, Billy.<br />But Dad and I are sad that you're so far away.<br />Don't worry.<br />I'll be back for the holidays next week.<br />Wonderful.<br />And don't forget, we will pay for your plane ticket.<br />No, please don't.<br />I'm going to catch the train.<br />How long would the train journey take?<br />16 hours.<br />You'll be too tired.<br />The plane only takes two and a half hours.<br />Mom, planes are bad for the environment.<br />They will add to global warming.<br />But they are convenient.<br />We should put the planet before our own comfort.<br />That's fine.<br />Can I pay for your train ticket then?<br />Okay, but I'll have to hang up now and call the ticket office.<br />My friend says they are selling out fast.<br />Hold on.<br />I think your sister wants to talk to you.<br />Call her.<br />I'll ring her back when I've sorted out my ticket.<br />Okay.<br />Goodbye then.

1. （1） What is the speaker probably doing?

   A . Hosting a video. B . Making a video call. C . Chairing a video meeting.
3. （2） What is the research report about? 

   A . The importance of mental health. B . The benefits of being helpful. C . The ways to keep healthy.
5. （3） What is an easy way to keep mentally healthy according to the speaker? 

   A . Keeping a diary. B . Doing physical exercise. C . Helping neighbors nicely.
7. （4） What does the speaker suggest doing for grandparents? 

   A . Collecting groceries. B . Sending a letter. C . Doing housework.