1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How will the listeners go to the Isle of Man from Heysham?

A．By train.

B．By plane.

C．By ferry.

2. What will the listeners do on day 1?

A．Do a little light shopping.

B．Meet the tour manager.

C．Have lunch in the hotel.

3. Where will the listeners go on day 2?

A．The town of Peel.

B．The mountain Snaefell.

C．The village of Laxey.

4. When will the listeners tour around a small island?

A．On day 3.

B．On day 4.

C．On day 5.

2 . Travel by train from London to Edinburgh

If you want to travel from London to Edinburgh by train, you’ve come to the right place —Waverley train station. Click Journey Planner to search for specific travel details.

Time Consumption:

The average journey time is 5 hours and 30 minutes, with around 68 trains per day. The journey time may be half hour longer on weekends and holidays. The fastest services just need 4 hours and 10 minutes when the governors travel between the two cities to be present at conferences.

Services:

There are 68 non-stop trains, though there may be fewer direct services available depending on your exact departure date. The first train leaves at 04:45 a. m. The last train leaves at 23:45.

Discount Train Tickets:

In general, the train ticket from London to Edinburgh is priced at €29.95 each. However, train ticket prices can start from as little as €23.96 when you book 12 weeks in advance online. And cheap tickets can also be gained in other ways.

•Get a Railcard: Save up to 1/3 on eligible(符合条件的) journeys for a whole year.
•Travel Off-Peak: Tickets are usually 15% cheaper than usual during quieter times on weekdays and weekends compared to Peak times.
•Use GroupSave: If you’re travelling in a group of 3-9 people, you can save up to 35% on eligible journeys at Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak times.

Want to check if trains are running? Use our timetable to view live trains.

1. At what possible time do you arrive in Edinburgh if catching the last train on December 24 from London?

A．5:15 a. m on Christmas Day.	B．5:45 a. m on Christmas Day.
C．10:15 a. m on Christmas Eve.	D．10:45 a. m on Christmas Eve.

2. How much can a couple with a Railcard each save on a journey?

A．About €11.98.	B．Some €17.97.
C．About €19.97.	D．Some €20.96.

3. Where is the passage probably taken from?

A．Website.	B．Brochure.
C．Magazine.	D．Advertisement.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is wrong with the woman?

A．She gets sunburned.

B．She is too tired.

C．She is ill.

2. Why is Sardinia much hotter than imagined?

A．It is on the coast of Italy.

B．It is too close to Africa.

C．It is near Cagliari.

3. Where did the speakers take a boat?

A．From Tunisia.

B．From India.

C．From Italy.

4. Where will they likely travel next?

A．To Cagliari.

B．Still in Tunisia.

C．To the coast of Italy.

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Where can copies be made?

A．On Level 1.

B．On Level 2.

C．On Level 3.

2. How many books can a graduate student check out?

A．Up to two.

B．Up to five.

C．Up to fifteen.

3. What is the late fee for a book that is 10 days overdue?

A．$5.

B．$15.

C．$20.

4. When does the library close on Friday nights?

A．At 8:30 p. m.

B．At 9:00 p. m.

C．At 10:00 p. m.

6 . TEENAGE KICKS

Satisfy your teens’ appetite for the unusual in Bristol with classic shopping and immersive art.

MAKING THEIR MARK

While it can be tricky to persuade some teens to embrace art, you’ll find it easier in Bristol. You won’t have to look too hard to encounter the handiwork of the city’s talented son, Banksy — who was born here — on a walking tour and there are 200 other o dd street artists in the city. There are spray-painting workshops too if your teens want to try this type of art themselves.

A WHOLE NEW WORLD

If all that graffiti leads to a new-found interest in art, then the next step is Wake The Tiger, a new immersive art experience. Through a maze (迷宫) of creative works, installations, hidden forests and secret passageways, you and your family will enter the fictional kingdom of Meridia and follow a fascinating storyline involving the secrets of the world’s four great associations. It’s perfect for teen fantasy fans.

VINTAGE (老式的) FINDS

If your teen is keen to develop their emo or fairy core style, take them to Park Street to discover the junk and vintage shops, including Uncle Sam’s Vintage, perfect for everything from American distinctive jackets to Levi’s jeans as well as The Vintage Thrift Store, Loot Vintage and Sobeys.

MARKET FINDS

With dumplings to Caribbean-inspired wraps, St Nicholas Markets, or St Nick’s to the locals, has delicious lunch options. It’s Bristol’s oldest market, trading since 1743. When you’re finished, don’t miss the shopping: It’s also home to Bristol’s largest collection of independent retailers.

1. Who is the target audience of this article?

A．Teachers.

B．Shopkeepers.

C．Agents.

D．Parents.

2. Where should a teen go if he wants to dine and shop?

A．Levi.	B．Uncle Sam’s Vintage.
C．Wake The Tiger.	D．St Nicholas Markets.

3. What do the four themes have in common?

A．They can satisfy the teen’s fantasy taste.	B．They show the traditional features of Bristol.
C．They can give teens unique experience.	D．They come in many varieties but cost a lot.

8 . There are hundreds of worthy destinations in the country catering to all tastes. At the top of that list is Chengdu, the perfect jumping-off point for those in search of a mix of stunning natural scenery, wildlife and some of most incredible food on the planet. In recent years the city has expanded its offerings, including a number of new projects tourists will want to experience.    1    

It’s the happiest city in China.

If visiting a place with happy locals is a priority for you, there’s no better city to hit than Chengdu. It has been voted the happiest city in China for 12 continuous years by an annual survey conducted by Oriental Outlook.    2    

It has got one most beautiful bookstore in China.

The new location in Dujiangyan is the second Zhongshuge bookstore in the provincial capital.    3     Inspired by Dujiangyan’s ancient irrigation system, the new bookstore has its own features. The beautiful environment of the bookstore can attract more people who do not love books, and awaken their interest and memory in reading.

There’s a spectacular new massive airport.

One of the world’s most eye-catching new airports, Chengdu’s Tianfu International Airport is as modern as it gets. Beginning operations in 2021, Thantu Airport is the largest civil airport.     4     Travelers can experience a series of cutting-edge technologies at Tianfu, including facial recognition software and self-check-in booth.

    5    

There’re plans to turn Chengdu into a “Western China Science City”. Travelers visiting the “Science City” can expect to see many examples of eco-conscious and new wave architecture created by some of the most famous firms in the world. Among these is the world’s first “Unicorn Island”, the country’s next high-tech unicorn. There will also be a low-carbon Future Science and Technology City.

A．The arts scene is taking off.

B．It’s also a city focused on the future.

C．There’s no harm in starting to dream about your next visit now.

D．It’s expected to handle up to 60 million passengers per year by 2025.

E．Its results combine big data, questionnaires, site visits and expert opinions.

F．The first, which opened in 2017 in central Chengdu, is modeled after terrace fields.

G．Whether you’re dreaming of business travel or just post-pandemic trip, here are some reasons.

10 . In valleys with thick plants, different-sized round and square buildings with faded yellow clay walls and wooden roofs, tulou lie in mountainous villages in Longyan, Fujian Province. There are more than 23,000 tulou in Yongding, which became well-known after 46 were given World Heritage status by UNESCO in 2008. “The structures were awarded because they are exceptional examples of a building of tradition and function demonstrating a particular type of communal living and defensive organization, and, in terms of their harmonious relationship with their environment, an outstanding example of human settlement,” UNESCO said.

The giant multi-storied tulou were built with wood and mud walls. Constructed from the 15th to 20th centuries, these massive communal homes were sited based on feng shui principles, which claim to use energy forces to harmonize individuals with their environment. Tulou are also purposefully resting amid tea, tobacco, rice plantations and abundant forests of pine and bamboo.

Throughout history, tulou residents have mostly been Hakka — migrants in southern China. Population pressures created conflict between the Hakka and their neighbors, so they built their homes to double as defending. The buildings are mainly four or five stories high. The first floor serves as the kitchen, the second is used for grain storage and the upper floors act as living areas. The structures are mainly symmetrical, and their defensive features include ironclad gates, escape tunnels, narrow openings for weapons under the dark-tiled roofs, and a water well. For their defensive function, only rooms on the third floor and higher have windows, which are very small. With sufficient food, the residents could survive in the event of a lengthy conflict.

Communal living is integrity to these villages, where the closed wall design boosts social interaction. Residents gather in the courtyard for ceremonies such as ancestor worship and weddings. Tulou is such an extraordinary piece of architecture, living up to the title given by UNESCO.

1. What do we know about tulou?

A．Over 23,000 tulou were given World Heritage status.

B．Among 23,000 tulou, only 46 became famous globally.

C．They’re exceptional buildings of tradition and function.

D．Tulou is the most outstanding Chinese human settlement.

2. What is most important for residents during a long period of conflict?

A．Escape tunnels.

B．Enough food.

C．Small windows.

D．Defensive weapons.

3. What is probably the author’s attitude to the protection of tulou?

A．Favorable.

B．Unclear.

C．Negative.

D．Unconcerned.

4. Which of the following could be the best title for the text?

A．Tulou: in Harmony with Their Environments

B．Tulou: Different-Sized Round and Square Buildings

C．Tulou: Given the World Heritage Status by UNESCO in 2008

D．Tulou: a Special Chinese Structure Combining Living and Defending