1. (2018高三上·覃塘月考) 听独白，选答案。

Hello, everyone! I'm very happy to be invited to this program today. I'd like to share with<br />you my impression of Paris. Actually, there's something interesting to see in every corner<br />of Paris, the old buildings, neighborhoods, and the historical monuments. The weather's<br />been great too, cool and dry. Some aspects of life here are different from those in<br />the United States. The most obvious thing is that there is much more activity in the<br />streets than in a typical US city. People gather together in open markets, cafes, parks and<br />squares. Then, of course, there's the food. Food seems to be more important here. It's<br />beautifully shown in windows and markets. Everything's fresher and better tasting than<br />at home. I've gained five pounds since I arrived. There are a few things that bother<br />me, though. I'm still having a hard time with the language. People speak very fast, and<br />it's hard to get them to repeat things. People in general are less warm here, and it's hard<br />to make friends. I guess that can be true in any big city in a new country, but the French<br />do seem to be less friendly than the people back home.<br />Hello everyone. I'm very happy to be invited to this program today. I'd like to share with<br />you my impression of Paris. Actually, there's something interesting to see in every corner<br />of Paris, the old buildings, neighborhoods, and the historical monuments. The weather's<br />been great, too. Cool and dry. Some aspects of life here are different from those in the<br />United States. The most obvious thing is that there is much more activity in the streets<br />than in a typical US city. People gather together in open markets, cafes, parks and squares.<br />Then, of course, there's the food. Food seems to be more important here. It's beautifully<br />shown in windows and markets. Everything's fresher and better tasting<br />than at home. I've gained five pounds since I arrived. There are a few things that bother<br />me, though. I'm still having a hard time with the language. People speak very fast, and<br />it's hard to get them to repeat things. People in general are less warm here, and it's hard<br />to make friends. I guess that can be true in any big city in a new country. But the French<br />do seem to be less friendly than the people back home.

1. （1） Who is the speaker?

   A . An invited guest. B . A news reporter. C . A radio host.
3. （2） In what way has the speaker changed?

   A . He speaks faster. B . He becomes heavier. C . He cooks more often.
5. （3） What is difficult for the speaker to get used to?

   A . The food. B . The weather. C . The language.
7. （4） What does the speaker think of the French people?

   A . A bit cold. B . Generous. C . Easy-going.