1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the woman say about the houses?

A．They were all built in the 1960s.

B．Most of them have two bathrooms.

C．They all look different.

2. What is the most important thing to the man?

A．Safety.

B．Size.

C．Price.

3. What type of housing will the man probably see?

A．One of the smaller houses.

B．A four-bedroom apartment.

C．A two-bedroom apartment.

4. When will the man see the woman next time?

A．Tomorrow morning.

B．Tomorrow afternoon.

C．Later this afternoon.

2 . 现今，大城市普遍存在着交通问题。它不仅给人们的生活和工作带来不便而且还威胁到了人们的生命安全。请以“Traffic Problems in Big Cities”为题，根据以下内容提示完成作文：

1. 描述两个常见的交通问题；

2. 简要分析导致这些交通问题的主要原因；

3. 根据你的分析，从社会规范（rules and regulations）和个人行为两方面谈谈你得到的启示（不少于两点）。

注意：词数120左右，开头已给出，不计入总词数。

Nowadays, traffic problems are common in big cities.

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3 . In our daily lives, we often have to interact with people who have different personalities, opinions, and backgrounds. This is especially true at school, where we spend most of our time with our classmates.     1     Here are three tips that can help improve these relationships.

Practice active listening.     2     When classmates feel heard, they are more likely to go on with open, honest conversations and seek positive approaches to problems.

Show empathy (共情).    3     By placing yourself in your classmates’ shoes, you can better understand their opinions, which results in more effective communication and a more supportive learning environment.

    4     Offering help and support to classmates when needed can make others feel valued. Whether it’s studying together, working together on projects, or providing emotional support, sharing a common goal can strengthen your relationships.

In short, developing positive relationships with your classmates is a continuous process that requires active listening, empathy, and cooperation     5    

A．Lend a hand to classmates.

B．Be open-minded to classmates.

C．How to build relationships with classmates matters for us.

D．Being aware of others’ feelings can help in building strong relationships.

E．It is important to appreciate the different talents of your classmates.

F．Giving your full attention to other’s talk is important in developing a sense of respect.

G．By adopting the qualities, you will enrich your learning experience in a nice environment.

4 . Thinking on the Other Side of Zero Part 2

Alan Joseph Oliver

Hardback | Paperback | E-book

$40.99 | $20.99 | $4.99

From the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali he learned and how it works in theory and practice, Alan Joseph Oliver relates the Yoga theory to his limited understanding of quantum mechanics. He believes he has settled David Bohm’s concept of Wholeness and the Implicate Order, which physics may or may not accept.

The Adventures of a Train Trekker

Adriana Carboni

Hardback | Paperback | E-book

$35.99 | $16.99 | $4.99

This book tells of the excitement and adventure of long-distance train travel as Adriana shares her experiences travelling through the ancient continent of Australia.

Footloose!

Kosti Simons

Paperback | E-book

$28.99 | $4.99

This memoir (回忆录) is about a barefoot pilgrim’s (朝圣者的) 111-day adventure including both the body and the mind as he takes you on a deeply felt and inspiring walk with God.

www.kostisimons.com
Bonnie The Bandicoot

Peter Alway

Hardback |Paperback | E-book

$ 23.99 | $15.99 | $7.99

Bonnie The Bandicoot decides to move into Steve’s home while hers dries out. The only problem is that Steve owns a dog. Will they learn to co-exist living in Steve’s home?

1. Who writes a book related to physics?

A．Alan Joseph Oliver.	B．Adriana Carboni.
C．Kosti Simons.	D．Peter Alway.

2. Which book is about the relationship between humans and animals?

A．Footloose!

B．Bonnie The Bandicoot

C．The Adventures of a Train Trekker

D．Thinking on the Other Side of Zero Part 2

3. How much will you pay for a paperback book on travel and an. e-book on religion （宗教）?

A．$28.98.

B．$24.98.

C．$21.98.

D．$20.98

5 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

The virus “Ebola” is named after the Ebola River in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. That’s     1     the virus was discovered in 1976. A person can only get Ebola through direct contact with an infected person’s body fluids, for example, sweat or spit. Additionally, the virus can get into your body     2     your eyes and mouth. That’s why health care workers are supposed to keep themselves completely     3     (cover) while treating patients.

The deadliest Ebola outbreak is spreading fast in Western Africa, taking over 900     4     (life) so far. The health systems in this area are severely lacking in resources, and health care workers may not have enough protective clothing     5     working in rural clinics. For now, all doctors can do     6     (be) to treat the symptoms and provide some care.

There are several promising drugs and vaccines (疫苗) in     7     (develop), but since Ebola is less common — and research about it is not     8     (good) carried out — there is no drug or vaccine that     9     (approve) for use in humans. Many of the other drugs and vaccines have not yet been tested in humans. The WHO (World Health Organization) is meeting next week     10     (discuss) whether experimental treatments should be used during this outbreak.

6 . If you want to know something about British life, their spirit, and even their humor, watching some classic British films will certainly help. Here are some for you.

Life of Brian

Life of Brian by Terry Jones in 1979 tells the story of a young man who is in a case of mistaken identity (身份).The film shows the unusual and wonderful British sense of humor. As a film certain to entertain, Life of Brian is not to be missed by those looking for an insight into what makes the British laugh.

Trainspotting

Danny Boyle’s 1996 comedy-drama Trainspotting is about a group of Scots in the 1980s, adapted from Irvine Welsh’s book. With a cast of truly great actors, the tale impressed the moviegoers globally. It rapidly became a success.

Notting Hill

Released on 21 May 1999, Notting Hill directed by Roger Michell was well-received and also got a British Comedy Award in the same year. The story is of a romance between a British nobody (Grant) and a Hollywood star (Roberts) who happens to walk into his shop.

The Full Monty

This 1997 film directed by Peter Cattaneo is a comedy about six unemployed men who form a group to make money for a better life. The film receiving British Comedy Awards dives deeper into some serious issues surrounding working-class culture. The Full Monty is an encouraging film that helps know more about the work and life of the working class in Britain.

1. Which film is based on a book?

A．Life of Brian.	B．Trainspotting.
C．Notting Hill.	D．The Full Monty.

2. Which director’s film was released earliest of the four?

A．Terry Jones’.	B．Danny Boyle’s.
C．Roger Michell’s.	D．Peter Cattaneo’s.

3. What is The Full Monty about?

A．Hardships of film stars.	B．The importance of laugh in life.
C．Daily life of some Scots.	D．Life of the British working class.

7 . Scientists discovered that fewer humpback whales made the singing noises, as their population grew. “It was getting more difficult to actually find singers,” marine biologist Rebecca Dunlop in Brisbane said. She added, “When there were fewer of them, there was a lot of singing-now that there are lots of them, no need to be singing so much.”

Eastern Australia’s humpback whales came close to disappearing in the 1960s. With the end of commercial whaling (捕鲸), the population began to regrow, climbing to about 27,000 whales by 2015. That number is near estimated pre-whaling levels. As the density (密度) of whales increased, their singing behaviors changed. While 2 in 10 males made crying noises in 2004, 10 years later the number had dropped to 1 in 10, Dunlop said.

The team’s study appeared in a recent issue of Nature Communications Biology. Dunlop said she thinks singing played a big part in bringing in mates when populations severely declined. When humpbacks live in denser populations, males looking for mates also have to deal with competing whales.

Boris Worm, an ocean biologist, was not involved in the research. “As animal populations recover, they change their behavior-they have different cries,” Worm said. The research suggests the seas are still noisy with humpback whale sounds.

Many humpbacks seek to bring in mates with a combination of singing and physical movements, the study notes. The large increase in the humpback population during the study period provided valuable data about changes in the animals’ behavior and they must have been singers long before whaling reduced their numbers, said Simon Ingram. But the new study demonstrates (证明) how necessary their complex and beautiful songs were to their survival and recovery, he added.

1. Which may make humpback whales sing in the discovery?

A．The power of waves.	B．The use of microphone.
C．The feeling of loneliness.	D．The increase of their numbers.

2. What does Paragraph 2 mainly say about humpback whales?

A．Their sudden disappearance.	B．Their sharp rise in numbers.
C．Their being well protected.	D．Their change in behaviors.

3. What does the underlined word “declined” in Paragraph 3 mean?

A．Increased.

B．Dropped.

C．Climbed.

D．Recovered.

4. Which does Simon Ingram agree?

A．Humpbacks’ behaviors have never changed.

B．Humpbacks’ numbers increased by whaling.

C．Humpbacks’ singing noises are important.

D．Humpbacks’ singing will disappear soon.

8 . 阅读下面材料，根据上下文填写空白处所需的内容（1个单词）或所提供单词的正确形式。

Intangible cultural inheritors and folk     1     (artist) from nine provinces and regions along the Yellow River gathered in Dongying, East China’s Shandong province, at a festival    2     (display) the rich cultures cultivated along the river basin.

Bi Wenjing’s booth (摊位) presenting Huanghekou Huamo was     3     popular attraction. The craftswoman created a flower-shaped steamed bun. She     4     (place) a huge sample of her handiwork, weighing 30 kilograms, in the booth, attracting tourists to take photos. Bi said she started work     5     9 am and visitors were still coming to view it as darkness fell.

In addition, more than 100     6     (agriculture) products were on sale, while delicious food was also available, including barbecued delights from Zibo, Shandong province,     7     was recently popular on social media.

Sun Zhaohai, a resident of Dongying, said people could taste mouthwatering food while learning about folk customs at the festival, making it perfect for children. The Yellow River, the second     8     (long) river in China, originates on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and flows through nine provinces and regions from west to east,     9     (eventual) reaching the Bohai Sea. It     10     (call) the cradle (摇篮) of Chinese civilization, too.

9 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

A video of a five-year-old boy in China     1     insisted on (坚持) growing his hair for three years so he could sell it and donate (捐赠) the money to help children with cancer has moved     2     lot of people.

The boy, nicknamed Guangnian, from Henan Province,     3     (stop) cutting his hair three years ago because he hoped to wait for it to grow long enough to sell and make money.

In the video, Guangnian smiles     4     (happy) and runs his fingers through his long hair as he tells his story to the camera.

“I have long hair, but I’m a boy. I want     5     (try) my best to help the needy,” he said.

He remembered that a few classmates mistook     6     (he) for a girl on the first day of school because     7     his long hair.

“This made me feel a bit sad, but I won’t easily change my mind. I will keep     8     (go),” he said.

His mother explained that he made the     9     (decide) when he saw a TV programme in which a little girl with cancer wished to have more hair.

The boy’s story has touched the hearts of many Internet     10     (user) in China.

10 . When traveling in foreign nations, you have to know their way of life.    1    Otherwise, you may get yourself on the wrong side. The following are the things you need to know when organizing sightseeing in a foreign nation.

Know as much as possible about your destination before travelling. What one country values might not be accepted in a different country. Get to know the religion, language, culture and things that appear obvious.     2    

Travel in the low season. There are times when people do sightseeing in large numbers. During such times, you need to pay lots of money for your flight.    3    You may also find hotels with food and accommodation are half the regular prices.

    4    You will get treated in the way you interact with the people that you meet. Share information with the people you meet, and you may get a nice experience in return. They may teach you their language, customs, lifestyles and so on. Besides, you may learn how they call certain foods.

Enjoy without reservation. Don’t think of the next time.    5    Things change pretty fast, and you may have only one chance. Take part in the activities the locals engage in and make your trip a memorable one.

A．Be nice to people.

B．Enjoy the present moment.

C．Write down your spending when travelling.

D．It requires you to see things from a different angle.

E．If there are not many travelers, you can save on tickets.

F．Traveling there, you can communicate better with local people.

G．It refers to appreciating beautiful natural scenery in the country.