1 . Would you take a trip if you couldn’t use your cellphone? A new tour company called Off the Grid is asking travellers to put their cellphones away and not even use them for photos. The company founder, Zach Beattie, is developing his business, using money he saved from a tech job at a mapping company. He’s hired guides for every trip but will help lead the first few himself.

The first trip is to Lisbon, Portugal, in July. It takes 7 to 10 days, with small groups of up to 16 people. Prices range from $1,500 to $1,650, including accommodations, meals and ground transportation. The plan includes at least three excursions (远足) and two social events, with an emphasis on unique experiences over bucket-list sightseeing. The tour also includes surfing lessons, yoga on the beach, a day of sailing and dinner with a local family.

“When you’re somewhere new, there’s a lot to see and a lot of cool and interesting people to meet,” Beattie said. “Your phone can distract (使分心) you.” The phone ban won’t be enforced quite as strictly as it seems at first glance. “We want it to be voluntary,” he said. “We’re not collecting phones and throwing them in a locked trunk. It’s held by you, but put in your pocket, and you state your intentions for the week, whether that’s checking your social media once or twice a day or a total blackout.”

Tour-goers also get a “dumbphone” without Internet access that’s loaded with numbers for group leaders and other participants, both for emergencies and to promote socializing. Participants may bring regular cameras, but Beattie is hiring a photographer for each tour so there will be plenty of photos to remember the trip. Once the trip is over, participants will have access to those photos for use in social media posts.

1. What can be learned about Zach Beattie?

A．He set up his business at his own expense.

B．He is always guiding every trip personally.

C．He forbids tourists to take along cellphones.

D．He used to earn his living in a tour company.

2. What do we know about the Lisbon trip?

A．The trip features sightseeing.

B．Participants live in homestays.

C．Air ticket is covered in the cost.

D．Tourists experience water sports.

3. What does Zach Beattie expect the participants to do?

A．Lock their phones in a trunk.

B．Post their photos on social media.

C．Free themselves from their phones.

D．Shift their focus onto dumbphones.

4. What can tour-goers do with the dumbphone?

A．Take photos.	B．Access the Internet.
C．Record the trip.	D．Contact group members.

3 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

People who live on the Moon will experience night and day, but a lunar day and night would last almost an Earth month.

Earth’s gravity causes the Moon       1    （experience）a slight elongation (轻微伸长) on the sides closest and farthest from us. The gravitational forces acting     2    （different）on the near and far side of the Moon’s elongation create a torque (扭矩)       3     acts to change the Moon’s rotational (旋转的) period so that it matches its orbit period. This     4    （know）as “tidal locking (潮汐锁定)”.

Because the Moon rotates at the same time as it orbits Earth, it only ever presents the same face to us. But even though the Moon is tidally locked to Earth, it’s still rotating with respect to    5     Sun. Its rotation period is 29 days, 12 hours and 44 minutes —also the     6    （long）of the “lunar month” on Earth. So, anyone     7    （live）on the Moon would experience about two weeks of daylight,     8    （follow）by about two weeks of night.

Of course, from the nearside of the Moon, Earth appears to stay in exactly the same position in the sky while the     9    （star）rise and set —although Earth’s exact position depends     10     where you are on the Moon. The appearance of Earth will change, just like the Moon’s does, over a lunar month, but Earth itself will be observed rotating once in a little over 24 hours.

4 . David Chipperfield, the British designer known for his minimalist and inclusive spaces, has won the Pritzker Prize, often called “the Nobel Prize of architecture”. With this honor, he joins the company of groundbreaking designers such as Frank Gehry, Zaha Hadid, Richard Rogers and Oscar Niemeyer.

Chipperfield has distinguished his works by creating sharp, minimalist socially conscious buildings. The Pritzker committee wrote, “His architectural language balances consistency with the fundamental design principles and flexibility towards the local cultures ...The work of David Chipperfield harmonizes European classicism, the complex nature of Britain and even the delicateness of Japan.”

In 1997, Chipperfield’s firm was chosen to renovate Berlin’s Neues Museum, which was a mess long after being damaged by World War I. Chipperfield approached the project in honor of the building’s history. For more than a decade, he searched through stones and bricks from the   original structure for pieces to use,some of which had bullet (子弹) holes in them.

The architect has applied the same belief to his recent works, including the expansion of the Royal Academy of Arts in London, where he renovated galleries, created a new auditorium (礼堂) and built a concrete bridge to connect its original buildings.

“While some architects may use the attention that comes with the Pritzker Prize to go big and advance their commercial ambitions, Chipperfield’s win is unlikely to result in steel-and-glass supertall skyscrapers,” writes Bloomberg’s Kriston Capps.

Instead, Chipperfield says he will work harder to create architecture that has a specific mission.“I regard this award as an encouragement, continuing to direct my attention not only to the substance of architecture and its meaning but also to the contribution that we can make as architects to address the existing challenges of climate change and social inequality,” he says in a statement. He adds,” We must rise to these challenges and help inspire the next generation to shoulder this responsibility with vision and courage.”

1. What do the groundbreaking designers mentioned in paragraph 1 indicate?

A．The fierce competition for the Pritzker Prize.

B．The inspiration for Chipperfield’s design features.

C．Chipperfield’s goal to become a leading architect.

D．Chipperfield’s amazing   architectural   achievements.

2. What makes Chipperfield’s works unique according to the Pritzker committee?

A．The creation of visually striking buildings.

B．The integration of different cultural elements.

C．The consistent design style in different projects.

D．The flexible selection of architectural materials.

3. What does the underlined word “renovate” in paragraph 3 mean?

A．Research.

B．Restore.

C．Build.

D．Decorate.

4. What does Chipperfield hope to do with his architecture?

A．Realize personal commercial ambitions.

B．Take up environmental protection industry.

C．Make a positive impact on critical social issues.

D．Encourage more people to major in architecture.

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What does Camber’s Park highlight?

A．Exciting rides.

B．Zero entrance fee.

C．Educational experience.

2. When was the park built?

A．In 1980.

B．In 1997.

C．In 2004.

3. Which ride needs extra money?

A．River Adventure.

B．Swoop Slide.

C．Jungle Jim Rollercoaster.

4. What is a requirement for Jungle Jim Rollercoaster riders?

A．Reaching a certain age.

B．Fastening safety belts.

C．Wearing long trousers.

7 . Being bored is no fun, especially at work. However, a recent study from the Research School of Management at the Australian National University suggests that boredom may have an unexpected benefit.

In a study, 52 participants (参与者) were given a boring task of separating red from green beans for 30 minutes, while another group of 49 participants was asked to create art projects with paper, beans, and glue. Then both groups were instructed to spend five minutes on a creative task. Surprisingly, the group that had performed the boring task produced a higher quantity and quality of creative ideas than the group that had taken part in the art project.

“Boredom is not necessarily terrible based on my research,” says the study’s lead author, Guihyun Park. “People want to get out of a boring state, so they tend to find novelty, which can lead to unique thinking and bring out creativity.” Moreover, it’s also worth noting that studies have found that not everyone experiences the same level of creative benefits from boredom. Researchers have discovered in one experiment that participants who are open to new experiences and driven to achieve specific goals are more likely to see positive effects from being bored.

Finally, Park admits that not every type of job allows a state of boredom, and it really can be detrimental to some important work. “I would say at safety jobs where you need to stay alert (警惕的) all the time, like police or safety guards, boredom will keep your mind wandering, which is really bad,” says Park. “Also, those jobs require less creativity but much attention to details instead; boredom won’t help much there.”

But for designers and anyone in a creative field, boredom is not something to fear, but to embrace (欣然接受). J.K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter series, has shared how she would spend hours sitting on trains, letting her mind wander and coming up with new ideas for her stories. This boredom allowed her to tap into her creativity and imagination, leading to one of the most beloved book series ever.

1. What did the recent study find about boredom?

A．It inspires creative ideas.	B．It raises people’s patience.
C．It improves work efficiency.	D．It leads to negative feelings.

2. Which kind of people are more likely to benefit from boredom?

A．People who are afraid of change.

B．People who tend to focus on details.

C．People who are willing to try new things.

D．People who enjoy competing with others.

3. What does the underlined word “detrimental” in paragraph 4 probably mean?

A．Attractive.

B．Harmful.

C．Necessary.

D．Challenging.

4. Why does the author mention J.K. Rowling in the last paragraph?

A．To show the power of embracing boredom.

B．To encourage people to stay bored in their daily life.

C．To prove the importance of creativity and imagination.

D．To explain the creation process of the Harry Potter series.

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. When did Albert Bierstadt move to America?

A．In 1830.

B．In 1831.

C．In 1832.

2. What did Albert Bierstadt do in 1854?

A．He focused on improving his drawing skills.

B．He held exhibitions in different countries.

C．He started to work as an art teacher.

3. Why did Albert Bierstadt go to the Bahamas yearly in his old age?

A．To visit his sick family member.

B．To get inspiration for his paintings.

C．To engage in environmental protection.