1 . Podcasts

A Friend Called Pip

Eight-year-old Katie Gregson was determined to persuade her parents to get a dog. A decade later, the devoted border collie dog is proving to be a blessing for Katie, who has diabetes. A fascinating and feel-good account of how she trained her pet to become a diabetic alert dog.

Phoebe’s Fall

This podcast follows a major investigation by the Age newspaper into the mystery and unanswered questions surrounding the death of 24-year-old Phoebe Handsjuk, who was found at the bottom of a garbage chute in a luxury Melbourne apartment building.

1619

A ship carrying more than 20 enslaved African arrived in the English colony of Virginia in 1619. America was not yet America, but no aspect of the country that would be formed has been untouched by the 250 years of slavery that followed. The podcast forms part of a project by the New York Times.

Psmith in the City by P.G. Wodehouse

P.G. Wode house, one of the most loved comic writers of the 20th century, is sure to amuse in this free audio book. After Mike Jackson’s university dream is frustrated, he takes on a job at a bank. Fortunately, his friend, Rupert Psmith, arrives to make his life lively.

HOW TO GET PODCASTS

To listen on the web: Google the website for Phoebe’s Fall, for example, and click on the play button.

To download: Download an app such as Podcatchers or iTunes on your phone or tablet and simply search by title.

1. What can we know about Phoebe’s Fall?

A．It’s a mysterious garbage chute.	B．It’s an abnormal death.
C．It’s a luxury apartment building.	D．It’s a major newspaper.

2. In which of the following podcasts can you hear a story about history?

A．A Friend Called Pip	B．Phoebe’s Fall
C．1619	D．Psmith in the City by P.G. Wodehouse

3. How can we get access to podcasts?

A．By using mobile devices.	B．By downloading any app on the web.
C．By listening to Google.	D．By switching on the radio or the TV.

2 . Want to know what we can do to help make our city a better place to live in? Why not take part in “Clean & Green weekend”? Join us, and you can make new friends and help protect the environment at the same time.

Park Life

Do you like playing and relaxing in the park with your friends? If so, why not take the chance to come with us and tidy up the park when you go? To add some fun, there is a gift for the person who collects the most rubbish! Meet us at the south entrance to Taohe Park at 9 a.m. next Saturday if you want to join in.

The Air You Breathe

A great way to make the air we breathe cleaner is by planting lots of trees！It is a fact that trees slowly filter (过滤) a lot of pollutants (污染物) from the air. So come and help us plant some new ones in Fenhe Park at 2 p.m. next Sunday.

War on Graffiti(涂鸦)

Some people think graffiti is cool. Well, it is not! The best way to stop buildings from becoming totally covered in ugly graffiti is to fix it as soon as possible. And that is exactly what we are going to do. We are repainting the school walls from 1 p.m. on Saturday. You don’t have to bring any tools, just remember to wear some old clothes!

1. The main purpose of “Clean & Green Weekend” is to ________.

A．have a nice weekend	B．offer the chance to have fun
C．help students meet old friends	D．make our city more beautiful

2. If we’re going to repaint the school walls, we need to ________.

A．draw pictures well	B．bring some tools with us
C．wear some old clothes	D．wear some new clothes

3. We might read the above passage ________.

A．on a school notice board	B．in a fashion magazine
C．in a travelling magazine	D．on a hospital notice board

5 . 学校学生广播正在酝酿改版，拟从现有的三个栏目（科学技术、兴趣爱好、文学艺术）中去除一个，并从三个备选栏目（旅行、环保、健身）中挑选一个纳入该电视台节目。假设你是该校学生李华，给广播台长写一封电子邮件，表达你的观点。邮件须包括以下内容：
1. 你建议去除的栏目及去除的理由；
2. 你建议增加的栏目及增加的理由。

6 . Our annual Spring Celebration is back! The Daffodil and Tulip Festival at Stockbridge returns for its 3rd year this April and May.

Stroll through the 8 acres of our world-famous gardens as we celebrate spring in the Berkshires. The heart of Stockbridge will come to life with the colors and spirit of spring with a variety of blooms, containers, displays and decorations. Throughout the festival we will have a variety of programs including horticultural(园艺的) tours and workshops, art classes, and fun activities for kids.

Bouquets(花束) are available for purchase online when you book your ticket. Food and refreshments(点心) will be for sale on-site at our outdoor snack shack.

Tickets now available for all!

Weekday: Adults: $ 9/Member $ 15/Nonmember

Children(2-12) : $ 3/Member $ 5/Nonmember

Children under 2: FREE

Weekend: Adults: $ 12/Member $ 20/Nonmember

Children(2-12) : $ 3/Member $ 5/Nonmember

Children under 2: FREE

Important information

Due to COVID-19 restrictions(限制) regarding capacity of guests allowed per hour, we will not be able to accept late/early arrivals. We ask that you please limit your stay to one hour in order to accommodate other guests.

Tickets are only refundable(退款的) if the request is made at least 7 days before your visit. In order to protect our gardens，dogs are not allowed on the property at any time. At this time, outside food and beverages(饮料) are not allowed except baby formula.

1. Which word can best describe the Daffodil and Tulip Festival?

A．Artistic.

B．Cultural.

C．Historic.

D．Traditional.

2. How much might a couple with a child aged 2 pay at least for a Sunday visit?

A．$ 43.

B．$ 40.

C．$ 27.

D．$ 21.

3. What can we infer from the travel leaflet above?

A．Staying there for over one hour will be punished.

B．Money for the tickets can be returned at any time.

C．Any outside food is strictly banned from taking in.

D．Visitors should enter the garden at the required time.

7 . When we choose a word we do more than give information; we also express our feelings about whatever we're describing. Words point to _________ but often connect these to attitudes at the same time; they can also _________ the beliefs and attitudes of other people. How would the different descriptions affect the listeners? The fact that words can _________ like this is important and valuable, for it adds a(n) _________ to our communication with one another. Advertisers make use of it in a number of ways.

The producer needs a name that will do _________ than just label(贴标签): he wants a name that brings suitable _________ as well-the ideas that the word brings to the mind will help _________ the product. If all were sold at the same price, which coat or suit would you choose from this range of shades—Dark Tan Brown, Mud Brown.

Just because of this, the advertiser is very _________ a bout the way he describes his product and what effect it will bring _________. Almost every advertisement has certain key words (sometimes, but not ________, in bold or large letters, or beginning with a capital letter)that are intended to be persuasive(具有说服力的), __________ at the same time appearing to be informative. It's difficult enough __________ to describe what a thing is and how it works in words, especially in a few words, but the writers who write for the advertisements also try to __________ feelings, associations(关联)and attitudes. Some words seem to have been so __________ in selling that the advertisers use them almost as if they were a magic key to a certain sale. How __________, for instance, have you come across the word “golden” in advertisements?

One thing reminds us of another especially if we often see them together. As a matter of fact, these __________, also called “associations” are sometimes more imaginary than real: for many people a robin(知更鸟)suggests Christmas, for others silver candlesticks suggest wealth. The tricks of the advertising business are all examples of the advertiser encouraging us to associate products with those things he thinks we really __________ —a good job, a sport car, a beautiful girlfriend-perhaps most of all a feeling of __________. The advertiser often creates a “good image(形象)” of the product by showing us someone who uses his product and who leads the kind of life we should like to lead. We buy not just the product but the sense of importance that goes __________ it. We drink Coca-Cola not just for the taste, but because we'd like to be thought of as being as cheerful as the __________ people who drink it in the ads.

1.

A．facts

B．examples

C．opinions

D．beliefs

2.

A．explain

B．affect

C．reflect

D．share

3.

A．act

B．work

C．matter

D．sound

4.

A．emotion

B．richness

C．advantage

D．difference

5.

A．more

B．less

C．better

D．worse

6.

A．imagination

B．attachment

C．fondness

D．connection

7.

A．produce

B．sell

C．develop

D．design

8.

A．curious

B．anxious

C．careful

D．worried

9.

A．in

B．out

C．up

D．about

10.

A．usually

B．hardly

C．always

D．seldom

11.

A．while

B．though

C．if

D．until

12.

A．overly

B．partly

C．simply

D．really

13.

A．choose

B．change

C．explain

D．include

14.

A．meaningful

B．informative

C．successful

D．active

15.

A．often

B．long

C．many

D．much

16.

A．tricks

B．attitudes

C．words

D．reminders

17.

A．order

B．want

C．miss

D．need

18.

A．responsibility

B．реасе

C．honor

D．importance

19.

A．around

B．for

C．with

D．after

20.

A．energetic

B．professional

C．skillful

D．dependable

10 . There are different types of money-saving apps, and all of them work in different ways. Here are four of the best apps that can help you save much money.

Capital One Shopping

Capital One Shopping can compare prices automatically as you shop online. As you add items to your cart at an online retailer, this app will search the web for better deals and coupon (优惠券) codes. You can follow the links to other retailers offering a better price and use the available codes to save. You can even use this app while shopping at brick-and-mortar (实体店)stores.

Paribus

There is nothing more upsetting than buying something and then seeing it for sale at a lower price a few days later. Wouldn't it be nice to get that money back? Now you can. Paribus helps you get money back by tracking your purchases from major stores and negotiating refunds. It also helps you get compensated for late deliveries and makes sure you don't leave it too late to return anything you bought.

Qapital

By setting goals and rules, Qapital helps you make the most of your money and to save wisely. There's a Payday Divvy feature that divides up your commitments between spending and saving. You'll also be able to take part in “Money Missions”， which are fun challenges designed to give you insight into smart financial investments. If you want to invest too, you can use Qapital's pre-built portfolios, which are tailor-made to the timeline and amount you input.

Digit

If you can't figure out how much you can afford to save, Digit will analyze your spending habits and allocate a certain amount to your savings. If the app knows you have spare money to save, then it will be moved automatically, and if you don't, it will stop, so there's no risk of being left with no cash for the basics. You can sign up for a free trial for a month, and after that, the monthly price is $ 5.

1. Which of the following best describes Capital One Shopping's function?

A．Finding better deals for consumers.

B．Measuring brick-and-mortar stores.

C．Providing dealers available coupon codes.

D．Comparing the quality of different items.

2. Which app are people most likely to choose when they want to learn about investing?

A．Capital One Shopping

B．Paribus

C．Qapital

D．Digit

3. What's the main purpose of this text?

A．To introduce four best new apps.

B．To encourage people to save money.

C．To advertise some different apps.

D．To recommend some money-saving apps.