1 . Here are some highly recommended books for readers to choose.

Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband?       by Lizzie Damilola Blackburn       $23.92

Lizzie Damilola Blackburn’s first published novel is incredibly relatable for anybody whose family members frequently question their relationship status. In Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband? a thirty-something Nigerian woman attempts to find herself a wedding date and learns some valuable lessons about life and love.

Violeta       by Isabel Allende       $ 25.76

Isabel Allende’s expansive collection of works continues with Violeta — the story of a woman named Violeta Del Valle who gives readers a front-row seat to historic moments of the 20th century, from the Spanish flu to the Great Depression to the women’s rights movement, as she recounts the highs and lows of her 100-year life in a series of letters to her grandson.

The Perfect Escape       by Leah Konen       $15.64

Loved Leah Konen’s All the Broken People? Prepare yourself for her newest thriller (惊悚小说), The Perfect Escape, which is about a group of friends whose girls’ weekend goes wrong when they land themselves in deep trouble in the Catskills and one of them goes missing.

Greenwich Park      by Katherine Faulkner       $24.84

Talk about suspense! Katherine Faulkner’s Greenwich Park, told from three angles, centers on a pregnant woman who meets another mom-to-be who couldn’t be more different from her. As their friendship develops, they realize they may be more connected than they think.

1. What can we know about Lizzie Damilola Blackburn?

A．She is a new rising novelist.

B．She has never written a book before.

C．She is good at creating romance novels.

D．She aims at sharing valuable lessons through writing.

2. Which book is most appealing to those favoring exciting adventures?

A．Violeta.	B．Greenwich Park.
C．The Perfect Escape.	D．Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband?

3. What is the passage?

A．A news report.	B．An advertisement.
C．A book review.	D．A reading guidance.

2 . Why does Amy plan to go to Rome?

A．To work.

B．To travel.

C．To study.

3 . What did the man plan to do on March 1st?

A．Apply for some classes.

B．Call the travel agent.

C．Go to the mountains.

4 . What are the speakers mainly talking about?

A．Gary’s works.

B．Gary’s application.

C．Gary’s list of samples.

5 . What is the relationship between the speakers?

A．Teacher and student.

B．Nurse and patient.

C．Boss and employee.

6 . What are the speakers most probably talking about?

A．A book.

B．A film.

C．An actor.

7 . Some libraries use unique architecture to encourage visitors to settle down with a new book, or use roving (流动的) libraries to bring books to hard-to-reach populations. However they achieve it, these novel libraries are keeping the magic of reading alive.

Macquarie University Library (Sydney, Australia)

Featuring a green roof, this building, made from recycled materials, was designed to imitate the look of a eucalyptus tree. It is also an art form, using robot cranes to bring requested books to the front desk.

The Camel Library Service (North Eastern Province, Kenya)

To deal with low literacy rates in the desert of Kenya, the government created a roaming library composed of nine camels bringing books to villages. The library travels four days a week serving the region’s disadvantaged people.

Bishan Library (Singapore)

With glass pods of various colors sticking out of the building randomly, this library, built in 2006, is meant to create comfortable yet airy nooks (角落) for reading throughout the building. At the same time, a more wide-open children’s room on the basement level invites interaction while preventing noise from filtering (过滤) upward.

Seikei University Library (Tokyo, Japan)

Libraries are usually known for their quiet atmosphere, but this one encourages conversation. Pritzker Prize-winner Shigeru Ban designed the library with space-age, free-standing soundproofed pods (系统) to respect those who need uninterrupted study, while also being beneficial to other methods of learning; they serve as perfect spots for study groups and lively discussions.

1. Who would probably choose to visit Macquarie University Library?

A．Animal lovers.	B．Talkative people.
C．Noisy children.	D．Environmental protectors.

2. Which library offers services on the move?

A．Bishan Library.	B．Seikei University Library.
C．Macquarie University Library.	D．The Camel Library Service.

3. What do the last two libraries have in common?

A．They ban lively group discussions.	B．They have special sound-proof design.
C．They provide a space for kids to read.	D．They win prizes for designing in architecture.

8 . Where are the speakers?

A．In a taxi.

B．In an office.

C．At home.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does Diana say sorry to Peter?

A．She needs to put off her test.

B．She has to give up her travel plan.

C．She wants to visit another city.

2. What does Diana want Peter to do?

A．Help her with her study.

B．Teach a geography lesson.

C．Take a book to her friend.

10 . In Singapore, it seems like art can be seen at every turn. Throughout the year, festivals, live performances, and concerts add to the vibrancy (活力) of the creative community. Here are some of the biggest art festivals.

SINGAPORE ART WEEK

When: January

Over the course of 10 days, this massive visual art celebration organizes more than 130 art events at museums, galleries, independent art spaces, and public places across Singapore from the city center to the heartland neighborhoods. Visitors can have discussions with artists, and attend art exhibitions and workshops that explore art and culture in Asia. Whether you’re interested in Sudanese architecture or cute Japanese paintings, there’s an event for everyone.

ART SG

When: January

During the biggest art fair in Southeast Asia, more than 150 of the world’s best galleries will showcase their collection of more than 1,000 artists at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Center. From 12-15 January, this large-scale art show highlights paintings, sculptures, and photography from galleries like the influential Gagosian and London’s White Cube.

SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ARTS

When: May

This annual performance art festival pushes the boundaries of physical and virtual spaces and explores The Anatomy of Performance through music, film, dance, musicals, and plays. The festival’s lineup includes a broad range of programs from local and international artists, ranging from orchestral performances to different styles of modern and traditional dances.

SINGAPORE NIGHT FESTIVAL

When: August

For one week each August, the Bras Basah. Bugis district lights up for this multi-dimensional art festival, with more than a dozen light installations (装置), stage shows, and theater performances. The National Museum of Singapore sponsors the event. It also acts as a major venue for various performances and demonstrations along with the Singapore Art Museum and the Peranakan Museum.

1. What can visitors do at SINGAPORE ART WEEK?

A．Go to workshops.	B．Watch virtual performances.
C．Admire Japanese architecture.	D．Appreciate the works from Gagosian.

2. How long does the biggest art fair in Southeast Asia last?

A．Four days.

B．Ten days.

C．A week.

D．A month.

3. Which festival is sponsored by the National Museum of Singapore?

A．ART SG.	B．SINGAPORE ART WEEK.
C．SINGAPORE NIGHT FESTIVAL.	D．SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ARTS.