1 . Four of the Most Comfortable Hotels in Boston

Sonder 907 Main

Across the Charles River in Cambridge, this brownstone has generous rooms at generous prices. Check-in is done via your phone, which then becomes the room key for your stay. All rooms are private, including the bathrooms. No hotel staff are on site before 8 am or after 6 pm, and there’s no breakfast. Rooms: From $55.

The Farrington Inn

Need a room for less than 100 bucks? The Farrington Inn, located in the student-favored area of Allston, will see you through. The bathrooms are shared, but for your money you get all you need, such as a double bed, TV, dresser, hairdryer, towels and free Wifi. Check-in is done at the reception desk. If you stay longer than five days, you’ll get a room with a small kitchen too (or access to the shared kitchen). Rooms: From $65.

The Newbury

Hidden in plain sight opposite the city’s lush Public Garden, this grand hotel brings warmth and tranquility (安宁) to every space, all dark wood and leather sofas. The beloved hotel has served a who’s who of guests over the last century, from the Duke and Duchess of Windsor to author Tennessee Williams, who wrote part of A Streetcar Named Desire while living at the hotel. Rooms: From $490.

The Langham Boston

Housed in Boston’s former Federal Reserve Bank, the hotel was injected an element of fun and colour, most noticeably through the hotel’s art collection, which pays respects to the building’s heritage. Visitors will find more than 300 pieces on display and rotated (轮换) every four months to keep things fresh. Rooms: From $405.

1. What do Sonder 907 Main and The Farrington Inn have in common?

A．They both have shared bathrooms.

B．They are both suitable for bargain hunters.

C．They both require self-service check-in.

D．They both offer breakfast.

2. Which hotel served some famous people?

A．Sonder 907 Main.

B．The Farrington Inn.

C．The Newbury.

D．The Langham Boston.

3. How is The Langham Boston different from the other hotels?

A．It houses some artworks.

B．It pays respects to its architectural designer.

C．It has a wide range of guest rooms.

D．It is open for four months every year.

2 . 考虑到所有的因素，Laura Bath放弃了她厨师的工作，选择了不同的职业。（account）
________________________, Laura Bath quit her job as a chef and chose a different profession.

3 . 在过去两年来, 我们看到了大量的湿地被人类活动破坏。
In the past two years, we________________ large areas of wetlands________ by human activity.

4 . 虽然面对很多挑战，在同学们的帮助下我在英语上取得了迅速的进步。
Though ________ with many challenges, I made rapid progress with English learning________________ my classmates.

5 . 只有我们做出共同的努力, 我们才能创造一个更和谐的世界。
Only if________________________________________.

6 . Devices turned off go into stand-by mode and still use power. Therefore, remember to u________ the devices when leaving your home. (根据首字母单词拼写)

7 . The first European settlers had a hard time_________(调整；使习惯) to the new surroundings in America. It was the local Indians who helped them get accustomed to the new life there. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)

8 . ________ (担心、关心) about Ben, who was on bad terms with his classmates, the Agony Aunt attempted to offer him some practical advice on how to fit in with them. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)

9 . 阅读下面材料, 根据上下文在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

The cool night filled us with eager anticipation as we began climbing Mount Tai. Along the way, we met fellow travelers, all     1     (pursue) the same goal: the sunrise. In the moonlight, their faces seemed     2     (familiar), but our shared purpose united us. “Keep going; we are almost there!” someone cheered, giving us the     3     (motivate) to continue as we paused for a break, “You can do it!” added another voice. These words of encouragement were like a warm wind, refreshing our tired bodies and minds. After about four hours, we finally reached the peak,     4     the temperature was     5     (noticeable) lower. Wrapping     6     (we) tightly in rented coats, we found a suitable spot and settled down to await the sunrise.

The sky gradually     7     (transform), shifting from deep blue to rosy colors. Suddenly a red sun jumped out from behind the clouds,     8     thousands of rays of light shone on the peak.     9     golden clouds delicately suspended in the air, Mount Tai appeared like a fairyland, creating a breathtakingly beautiful scene. Bathed in the brilliant sunlight, the entire mountain seemed to come alive with birds singing and trees swaying, as if nature itself was joining in the celebration of the new day.

    10     (strike) by the beauty of the moment, we sat there, feeling proud to have witnessed such a magical sight.

10 . Having a sense of humor can make your entire life much more enjoyable.     1    . But for others, we might have to work a little to unlock it. If you want some tips to improve your sense of humor, try these out:

Learn some simple jokes

In the beginning, you don’t have to be creative. Just go out and do some research! The internet is full of great resources for jokes. Try searching for stuff that you like. You will find millions of things to make you laugh.     2    .

See the funny side of almost everything

If you really want to develop your humor, try to take something ordinary and make a joke out of it.     3    . Looking at them with a different perspective is a very valuable life skill and will come in handy when learning to be a jokester (爱开玩笑的人).

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Knowing your audience is a key point to making them laugh. You can go overboard with your humor and end up offending an audience that doesn’t want to hear it. So try to read and judge how others are reacting to your humor. If they have been quiet for a long time or seems offended, you’d better switch to a different topic that can relate better to them.

Keep practicing

Comedy is something where it all comes down to delivery and timing. If your delivery and timing are not correct, even the most hilarious (滑稽的) jokes can fall flat. So how to improve that? By practice.     5    . Just go ahead and practice telling the jokes. Find out the best delivery and timing which makes laugh and you would be good to go.

A．Be careful not to upset others

B．Find out something that sounds really funny

C．For some of us this comes naturally

D．Just try them out in your life whenever they fit

E．There is a hidden joke behind most little events

F．Practice helps you avoid causing offence to others

G．Practice is something you need to enhance any skill