1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why did Jenny go to Africa?

A．To work as a teacher.

B．To spend her holiday.

C．To offer medical help.

2. What is Sarah like now?

A．Thinner and more beautiful.

B．Thinner and stronger.

C．Thinner and healthier.

3. How does the man probably think of Jenny?

A．Lovely.

B．Clever.

C．Brave.

2 . You have an exam tomorrow and you’re not feeling prepared. With only a few waking hours to go, how is it best for you to spend your time?     1    . They will improve your exam success and relieve your exam anxiety.

Get organized

Time-poor students should use a planner to identify the times available for study and block out those times in the planner.     2    . You can also get a study folder and keep it organized, using it regularly to review your study notes and materials. Being organized with your study materials helps you to be organized in your thinking, too, as you can easily access the materials you need.

Take, make, interact with and reflect on notes

Taking notes is important. An active note-taking process is important to help you transfer new information from short-term memory and then recall it more easily after it is stored in the long-term memory.

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Research has found the rate you forget information is minimized if you interact with (reread/discuss/write) new information within 24 hours of first receiving it. A second, shorter repetition within 24 hours brings recall back up to 100%. A third repetition within a week for an even shorter time brings recall back to 100%.

Research shows learning is more effective if the type of material being studied is mixed and study periods are spaced out over time.     4    .

Self-testing

So once you have a good set of notes, what is the best way to interact with them? Self-testing is a powerful way to study and learn.     5    . Good organization of where you store your flash cards and effective use of them are essential to maximize their study potential. It’s good to mix up sets of flash cards and study them in short bursts.

A．You may try four strategies here

B．Keep interacting with the content

C．It will be over in a few hours anyway

D．Focus on one thing for an extended time

E．Flash cards are also tools to help you to self-test

F．Then actually be disciplined and use that time to study

G．So, you’d better mix up study sessions with various practices

3 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the speaker?

A．An editor.

B．A reporter.

C．A typist.

2. What is necessary for a volunteer?

A．Mastering good communication skills.

B．Doing well in his or her study.

C．Having some experience.

3. What’s the best reason for taking the job?

A．To learn to write.

B．To have fun.

C．To make money.

4. When are volunteers supposed to start working?

A．Sometime next week.

B．Right after the meeting.

C．The day after tomorrow.

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What was the weather like?

A．Warm and sunny.

B．Cold and windy.

C．Cold and rainy.

2. How did the teenagers help the man out?

A．They repaired the car.

B．They pushed the car.

C．They washed the car.

3. Why did the man leave in a hurry?

A．His dad was sick.

B．He had a meeting.

C．He had a plane to catch.

5 . It’s a fascinating story of how nature is reclaiming and transforming the broken soil we leave behind. Wildlife filmmaker Dan O’Neill and zoologist Yussef Rafik are on a mission to uncover the wildlife secrets hidden inside some abandoned places.

Inchkeith Island

This island off the Scottish coast had been an important strategic location for military defences for over 500 years by 1957. While its buildings might be empty and in bad condition, the wildlife has bloomed. Dan and Yussef watch young seal pups on the beach and spot seabirds and European cave spiders.

Dinorwi c Quarry

Dan and Yussef visit this former slate quarry（采石场） in Wales. Dinorwic closed its doors in 1969 and nature has slowly been reclaiming the land ever since. Dan and Yussef are searching for the fastest animal in the world, the peregrine falcon（游隼） and spot rare wild mountain goats.

Chatterley Whitfield

Today it looks more like a set from a film, but at its peak Chatterley Whitfield was a busy coalmine. Since it was closed in 1977, wildlife has taken hold. Dan and Yussef find plants including sunflowers that have sprung up in the most unlikely places. And hidden cameras capture footage of the rabbits and foxes wandering these empty buildings at night.

Nunhead Cemetery

Dan and Yussef explore one of the seven great graveyards in London, which was closed right after the Second World War and soon became neglected. Now hundreds of species live alongside the dead. Dan spots bright green ring-necked parakeets, the non-native bird that’s made London its home and the pair sample blackberries growing among the graves.

1. What do we know about Inchkeith Island?

A．It played a crucial role in wartime.	B．It is located on the Scottish coast.
C．It was used as a setting for a movie.	D．It has its buildings well maintained.

2. Which one was the last abandoned?

A．Inchkeith Island.	B．Dinorwic Quarry.
C．Chatterley Whitfield.	D．Nunhead Cemetery.

3. What is the common feature of the places?

A．They once served the same purpose.	B．They are turning wild over the years.
C．They are hidden inside the same island.	D．They are controlled by native wildlife.

6 . Four Wonderful Hotels in India

Vythiri Resort, Lakkidi, Kerala

Vythiri Resort has five tree houses, including the one that’s child-friendly and buried in the jungle. This 150-acre property is built around a stream, and the tree houses have been hand-made by local people using local materials. The resort has an Ayurvedic spa, a game room, a health club, and a big free parking lot.

The regular tree house for one night is CNY 1,300 for two adults and a free stay for your child. Breakfast is included in the fee.

Rainforest Resort, Kerala

If the thought of a bird’s eye view of Athirapally Falls, Kerala’s largest waterfall, appeals to you, then book yourself into the tree house at the Rainforest Resort, which hides in the Sholayar rainforest. The resort is set among seven acres of jungle. It’s not cheap, though. You can use free parking and free Internet.

A standard double room for one night is CNY1,920 with meals included for two adults and a child.

The Tree House Resort, Jaipur, Rajasthan

Situated around an hour’s drive from the city center, The Tree House Resort is the largest resort in the world of its kind. It’s located at Nature Farms in the Syari Valley. The tree houses are divided into many “nests”. Some even have tree trunks running through them. All are air-conditioned and have wireless Internet and satellite TV. Activities include jeep tours and nature walks.

A garden room for one night is CNY 820 for two adults and one child. However, breakfast is not included.

Tranquil Resort, Kolagappara, Kerala

Also located in Kerala’s Wayanad district, the Tranquil Resort is, in fact, a coffee plantation homestay. There are 13 walking trails (小路) there and more than 100 species of birds. The resort has a tree house and a 1,000-square-foot tree villa. The villa is apparently a bit expensive. The two are popular, so do book early online or by phone. Fresh coffee is served.

The prices of a tree house and a tree villa are respectively CNY 1,430 and CNY 2,100 per night. And for more than 2 guests, an additional fee of CNY 200 is required.

1. What do the above four hotels offer guests?

A．The free parking service.	B．A chance to get close to nature.
C．A taste of India’s traditional cuisine.	D．Interactive activities for parents and children.

2. What’s the disadvantage of The Tree House Resort?

A．It’s relatively small.	B．It’s unfriendly to kids.
C．It charges for breakfast.	D．It’s inconveniently located.

3. How much will a family of three pay for the villa at the Tranquil Resort for a night?

A．CNY 1,430.

B．CNY 1,630.

C．CNY 2,100.

D．CNY 2,300.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What do we know about the speakers?

A．They are colleagues.

B．They are business partners.

C．They are former classmates.

2. Where does the conversation probably take place?

A．On a train.

B．On a plane.

C．In an office.

3. What is the woman going to do in Paris?

A．Visit an exhibition.

B．Deal with business.

C．Conduct an interview.

4. What is challenging about the woman’s job?

A．Getting up early.

B．Meeting tons of people.

C．Balancing work and life.

8 . 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
1. What will the woman do after the interview?

A．Advertise the garden.

B．Visit the man’s garden.

C．Write for a newspaper

2. What firstly made the man show an interest in gardening?

A．Being gifted plants by friends.

B．Reading about gardening in 1980.

C．Visiting Kew Gardens frequently.

3. Where did Mr. Whitefield learn a lot about gardening?

A．From gardening classes.

B．From visiting Kew Gardens.

C．From reading gardening books.

4. What did the man’s first garden look like?

A．It was a tiny piece of land.

B．It was filled with wildflowers.

C．It was located in West London.

9 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the talk mainly about?

A．Visits to a castle.

B．Repairs to a castle.

C．History of a castle.

2. What made the first part difficult to deal with?

A．The first bridge.

B．Some paths.

C．Some steps.

3. Where will the second part of the work start?

A．From the essential stone.

B．From the viewing area.

C．From the inner gate house.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the main purpose of the woman’s trip?

A．Writing a journal article.

B．Volunteering with a group.

C．Attending business meetings.

2. Where is the man probably originally from?

A．The Congo.

B．The UK.

C．Germany.

3. What does the man probably like best about his country?

A．The job opportunities.

B．The natural landscapes.

C．The local food culture.

4. What does the man think about the woman?

A．She’s impressive.

B．She’s unprepared.

C．She’s unlucky.