1. What are the speakers doing?
| A．Discussing their schedule. |
| B．Packing for a journey. |
| C．Deciding on a present. |
| A．Swimming. | B．Playing basketball. | C．Reading books on modern art. |
| A．Find a basketball. | B．Leave home. | C．Call a taxi. |
2 . A healthy lifestyle is important to our lives. If we have unhealthy lifestyles, we may not be able to enjoy the goodness that life offers to us.
Remain active
This is the most important aspect of a healthy lifestyle. Remain physically active. Walk, run, play, swim, climb and jump, which keep you physically fit. Avoid using vehicles as much as you can. If your job requires long hours of sitting, take frequent breaks, get up often and stretch. Clean house, do gardening, go cycling and so on. There are various simple active ways to lead a healthy lifestyle. Do not let laziness impair your body and mind.
Keep clean
Keep your surroundings clean. Neat and well organised places are beneficial to healthy mind and body. Unclean and untidy places can not only annoy you but also can make you sick. It represents unhealthy mindset. Cleanliness also means getting rid of unnecessary things that we keep storing at our home, office or mind.
Eat healthy food
What you eat has a direct link to your body and mind. The healthier the food is, the healthier your lifestyle will be. Our physical and psychological constitutions (组成成分) depend on our food intake. If you like eating junk food, you are risking damaging your health. Prefer well cooked food that includes most of the healthy nutrients.
Live naturally
This is probably the easiest way to live a healthy lifestyle. Be among nature as much as you can. Plant trees around your residence. Avoid usage of materials that are harmful to the environment. This includes plastics, chemicals and other artificial equipment. A natural lifestyle is a healthy lifestyle. Preserve (保护) our nature and nature will preserve us.
1. If your surroundings are untidy, you may .| A．feel sick mentally and physically |
| B．make others hate you |
| C．be looked down upon |
| D．keep your home in good order |
| A．eating healthily is the most important for a healthy life |
| B．our eating habits are harmful to our health |
| C．chemicals do harm to our environment |
| D．people should try their best to protect the earth |
| A．The importance of living a healthy life. |
| B．The ways of living a healthy life. |
| C．Advise people to take part in activities. |
| D．Keep your surroundings clean and tidy. |
3 . What comes into your mind when you think of British food? Probably fish and chips, or a Sunday dinner of meat and two vegetables. But is British food really so uninteresting? Even though Britain has a reputation for less-than-impressive cuisine, it is producing more top class chefs who appear frequently on our television screens and whose recipe books frequently top the best seller lists.
It’s thanks to these TV chefs rather than any advertising campaign that Britons are turning away from meat-and-two-veg and ready-made meals and becoming more adventurous in their cooking habits. It is recently reported that the number of those sticking to a traditional diet is slowly declining and around half of Britain’s consumers would like to change or improve their cooking in some way. There has been a rise in the number of students applying for food courses at UK universities and colleges. It seems that TV programmes have helped change what people think about cooking.
According to a new study from market analysts, 1 in 5 Britons say that watching cookery programmes on TV has encouraged them to try different food. Almost one third say they now use a wider variety of ingredients (配料) than they used to, and just under 1 in 4 say they now buy better quality ingredients than before. One in four adults say that TV chefs have made them much more confident about expanding their cookery knowledge and skills, and young people are also getting more interested in cooking. The UK’s obsession (痴迷) with food is reflected through television scheduling. Cookery shows and documentaries about food are broadcast more often than before. With an increasing number of male chefs on TV, it’s no longer “uncool” for boys to like cooking.
1. What do people usually think of British food?| A．It is simple and plain. | B．It is rich in nutrition. |
| C．It lacks authentic tastes. | D．It deserves a high reputation. |
| A．Authoritative. | B．Creative. | C．Profitable. | D．Influential. |
| A．20%. | B．24%. | C．25%. | D．33%. |
| A．The art of cooking in other countries. | B．Male chefs on TV programmes. |
| C．Table manners in the UK. | D．Studies of big eaters. |
4 . Advertisement 1
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Course fees for English for one year are￡1,380 with reduction for shorter periods of study.
1. From Advertisement 1, we can suppose _____.| A．gas and water bills are included in the rent | B．the flats have furniture in them |
| C．the flats are far from Indiana University | D．cats and dogs are not permitted in the flats |
| A．see the flats on Monday or Saturday |
| B．call for an appointment if they want to see the flats from nine to five Monday through Saturday |
| C．call for an appointment if they want to see the flats on Sunday or in the evening |
| D．see the flats before five o’clock during weekdays |
| A．the school where you study | B．your classmates |
| C．the family you have chosen | D．your own parents |
5 . The Smart Treat Chocolate lovers know that eating chocolate makes them happy. Now it turns out that eating chocolate may also make them smarter. Dr. Bryan Raudenbush recently conducted a study to see how eating chocolate affects people’s brains. The U.S. researchers knew that chocolate contained several stimulants. But he wasn’t sure how those stimulants actually affected chocolate eaters. To find out, Raudenbush had a group of volunteers eat 85 grams of milk chocolate. He asked another group to eat no chocolate at all. After 15 minutes, he tested their memory and their ability to solve problems. The group that ate milk chocolate had higher scores. They were able to remember more words and pictures than the group that did not eat chocolate. Raudenbush concluded that the stimulants in chocolate increased mental alertness. Of course, eating chocolate doesn’t guarantee you’ll pass every test. You’ll still need to study!
1. We can learn from the passage that ________.| A．chocolate can help people pass every test |
| B．chocolate lovers are smarter than those who don’t love chocolate |
| C．chocolate can make people happy and cleverer |
| D．chocolate is loved by all the people |
| A．Because chocolate contains several stimulants. |
| B．Because chocolate made him happy. |
| C．To make himself smarter by eating chocolate. |
| D．To find out how people’s brains are affected by eating chocolate. |
| A．medicine | B．vegetable | C．commercial | D．identification |
| A．chocolate is good for health |
| B．chocolate tastes better with milk |
| C．people’s performance can be improved by eating chocolate |
| D．nothing else can be more tasty and effective than chocolate |
6 . The library is the heart of a university——its collections, services, and study spaces are central to every student’s educational journey. Let’s take a look at some famous university libraries around the world.
Magdalen College Old Library
Oxford University is famous for its academic programs, but it’s also known for its outstanding libraries that are said to include more than 11 million books. The Old Library at Magdalen College is the crown jewel of the university’s library system. It contains more than 20,000 rare books and manuscripts. Nearly all of these volumes were published before 1800.
TU Delft Library
The library at the Delft University of Technology was constructed in 1997, which has more than 862,000 books, 16,000 magazine subscriptions and its own museum. But it will only take a glance to be attracted, as it is a sight to remember. The building itself exists beneath the ground, so you can’t really see the actual library. What makes it interesting is the roof, which is a grassy hill.
Trinity College Library
The Trinity College Library in Dublin is the oldest library in Ireland, founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I. It contains more than 200,000 of the library’s oldest books. Treasures of the library’s extensive collection include a rare copy of the 1916 proclamation of the Irish Republic and a beautiful 15th century harp (竖琴).
Joe and Rika Mansueto Library
Opened in 2011, the Joe and Rika Mansueto Library at the University of Chicago is designed with a grand glass roof, perfect for staring out when you are tired. The library can hold around 3.5 million volumes through its underground automatic storage and retrieval system. If you are not already impressed, the librarians, robotic cranes, will knock your socks off. They can locate and bring you any book within an average time of 3 minutes.
1. What do Magdalen College Old Library & Trinity College Library have in common?| A．Both house stringed instruments. | B．Both feature attractive designs. |
| C．Both boast numerous ancient books. | D．Both gain recognition as crown jewels. |
| A．TU Delft Library. | B．Trinity College Library. |
| C．Magdalen College Old Library. | D．Joe and Rika Mansueto Library. |
| A．The glass roof. | B．The volume of books. |
| C．The storage system. | D．The robotic librarians. |
7 . Ticket Information
Due to extremely high demand, tickets for the three traditional end-of-year concerts of the Vienna Philharmonic are drawn exclusively on the Vienna Philharmonic website. In this way, people worldwide have an equal chance to purchase these highly desired tickets.
Application Period: February 1-28, 2023
During this period, interested persons can apply on this website for tickets to the Preview Performance, the New Year’s Eve Concert, and the New Year’s Concert. The first step toward making an application for tickets is to register for the drawing. The registration is separate from your user account for the Webshop and is specifically for the drawing. Users can enter their ticket preferences for the upcoming concerts during the application period.
Price Categories
The number of tickets for the New Year’s Concert is limited to two, and the number of tickets for the Preview Performance and New Year’s Eve Concert can be up to four. The ticket prices range between 35 € and 1200 € for the New Year’s Concert, 25 € and 860 € for the New Year’s Eve Concert, and between 20 € and 495 € for the Preview Performance. If you wish to change your application, you may only do so during the application period. In March, you will know the results of the drawing.
When Should I Apply?
Within the one-month application period, the actual time of application is irrelevant. An application made on February 1 has the same chances as an application made on February 28. The only way to obtain tickets for these concerts is by taking part in the online drawing! Requests submitted through the postal system, by e-mail or by any other means will not be considered!
1. Who could be most interested in this information?| A．A website designer. | B．A painting lover. |
| C．A music fan. | D．A tourist guide. |
| A．Apply one month in advance. | B．Participate in the drawing. |
| C．Send e-mails to the webshop. | D．Use the same name as the user account. |
| A．70€. | B．25€. | C．50€. | D．40€. |
| A．Dr. White. | B．Dr. Mildens. | C．Prof. Brookings. |
9 . With gas prices rising and airport security lines snaking longer than ever, why not book your next domestic vacation on a train? Compared to other alternatives, it’s comfortable and relaxing. Here is some advice on how to make a trip by rail as pleasant as possible.
Plan ahead. Most long-distance trains, especially the sleeping car accommodations, sell out very quickly.
Use a travel agent. Consider turning your travel plan over to a travel agent and letting him double-check all the details, make suggestions, and then handle the actual reservations. A good one can sometimes find you discounted tickets.
Bring a blanket. When you’re riding on trains, you won’t be provided with a blanket for free, even if your trip is an overnight one.
Arrive early. Most trains operate just once a day and some run only three times a week, so missing yours can be a disaster.
Have fun.
| A．Train trips aren’t for impatient types. |
| B．You’ll have views from both sides of the train. |
| C．The temperature on rail cars is often hard to control. |
| D．That’s particularly true during busy summer months. |
| E．You might have to wait longer than 24 hours to catch the next one. |
| F．Chances are the cost will be a lot less than the cost of one bedroom. |
| G．He may also book you in a sleeping car that’s right next to the diner. |
| A．in order to | B．even though | C．as long as | D．so that |
