1 . Food festivals are a common occurrence in the UK and take place in all sorts of places and at all sorts of times. Whatever your taste, there’s a food festival to match — no matter how specialized.

1. Meatopia

This three-day, London-based festival takes place at the end of August and is a meat lover’s paradise. In addition to a range of legally sourced meat products, from juicy burgers to tender steaks, attendees can listen to live music, watch butchery demonstrations, and attend informal meat-based workshops.

2. The National Honey Show

If you have a sweet tooth, then it could be that the National Honey Show, which started in 1921 and is the largest event of its kind, is the place for you to be. This three-day event attracts many local entries who showcase their sweet golden honey, some of which is sold globally.

3. The Orange Sauce Festival

Have you heard about a festival that is devoted only to orange sauce? Held in Cumbria, this sweet, fragrant festival has been running for 3 years. What attracts people most is a competition to find the best homemade orange sauce. There are thousands of participants from over 30 different countries across the globe, bringing their local snacks to share here.

4. The Ginger and Spice Festival

If you’d prefer something with a little more kick to it, then you could attend The Ginger (姜) and Spice Festival held in Market Drayton. Unlike other food festivals, it celebrates its town’s historic connection to Robert Clive, who returned from India with ginger. Because of this, they specialize in baking gingerbread, but also sell a range of traditional spices from mild to hot.

1. What do Meatopia and the National Honey Show have in common?

A．Both of them last for three days.	B．Both of them hold workshops.
C．Both of them originated from London.	D．Both of them have a long history.

2. If you are interested in foreign food, which festival do you like best?

A．The Meatopia.	B．The Ginger and Spice Festival.
C．The National Honey Show.	D．The Orange Sauce Festival.

3. What is special about the Ginger and Spice Festival ?

A．It has something to do with a historic figure.

B．The ginger used in the festival is from India.

C．It sells spicy food.

D．The food is cooked by Robert Clive.

2 . What could driving a race car and pointing a camera at the Milky Way have in common? More than you might imagine. Race car driver Bubba Wallace and photographer Batak Tefreshi made a journey together to remote Gooseberry Mesa, for an adventure aimed at taking pictures of the night sky.

Gooseberry Mesa, far from population centers, is protected from the nighttime light pollution, making it perfect for star photographers. Nature night environments such as this are rare.

Camping, hiking, and shooting stars in mountainous Mesa stress the similarity between photography and racing. Bubba notes, “Once you start the engine there’s no turning back—I know I’ll be in that seat for more than three hours.” Batak agrees, “I have the same feeling as soon as I touch the wheel of my camera—I’m ready to continue through the entire night.” For Bubba, developing patience allowed him to become a better driver and it is equally important to his photography.

Seizing the moment is crucial too. “Every minute things are changing—the Earth’s shadow, the moonlight, the rise of stars,” Batak explains. “If you lose the moment, it’s gone forever.” Bubba finds the physical and mental demands of racing as important when travelling in Utah’s rough landscapes under freezing temperatures.

Think incoming clouds, wind, or mist will ruin your chance at a perfect photo? According to Batak. “With wide-angle nightscapes every unexpected weather condition can be an opportunity. Our photos show oranges and blues around the moon you wouldn’t see under a clear sky.”

The team discovered shared interests that go beyond photography. “We are both crazy about bringing cultures together and using our work to break down boundaries(边界),” says Batak. “The night sky has a unifying power. The sky connects the whole world under one umbrella.”

1. Why did Bubba and Batak choose Gooseberry Mesa?

A．It has a small population.	B．It has perfect weather conditions.
C．It is free from light pollution.	D．It has beautiful scenery.

2. Which is required in both car racing and photography?

A．Willpower.

B．Teamwork.

C．Bravery.

D．Creativity.

3. What does Batak think of unexpected weather as a photographer?

A．Annoying.

B．Disastrous.

C．Positive.

D．Challenging.

4. Which may be a message behind the team’s photography work?

A．Appreciating the night sky.	B．Connecting various cultures.
C．Removing racial boundaries.	D．Protecting the environment.

3 . Walking in the city is very different from walking in the park. A small psychology study suggests urban environments can slow your step and possibly increase your mental load.     1    

It can ease your mind and quicken your pace. The findings show that natural settings may potentially reduce cognitive (认知的) tiredness and improve reaction time straight away.     2    

The first of the two experiments in the new study focused on people’s way of walking and cognitive load. During this trial, participants were fitted with sensors and a dozen motion control cameras were set up to watch them repeatedly walk down a l5-metre room at their natural speed. The wall opposite them showed an image of either a nature scene or a city scene.     3     On the whole, when walking in city settings, people reported that they felt more uncomfortable and they walked at a slower pace, indicating a higher cognitive load.

    4     In the trial, participants were asked to distinguish (区分) between basic visual shapes on the computer while also in the presence of a natural or urban image (the same ones from the first experiment).

Measuring reaction time in both natural and urban settings, the team found results to support their idea. In urban environments, participants were slower in distinguishing between simple shapes.

    5     Our brains take longer to process. However, more research is needed to prove that idea.

A．Nature influences us in many ways.

B．A walk through nature does the opposite, though.

C．They said they couldn’t concentrate properly after walking.

D．After each, participants were asked to rate their discomfort.

E．The study includes two experiments with two different ways.

F．The second experiment dug into some higher-level cognitive processes.

G．The reason is that urban environments are more likely to take our attention away.

4 . 假定你是李华，你校将于下周举行“10公里徒步活动”。请你代表学生会写一封电子邮件给你校外籍教师Peter，邀请他参加本次徒步活动。内容包括：
1. 向他发出邀请；
2. 介绍本次徒步活动；
3. 活动注意事项。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 开头结尾已经给出。
参考词汇：10公里徒步活动a 10-km hiking trip
Dear Peter,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

5 . The fall leaves are really starting to change now. It looks like the trees and mountains have become a canvas _________ by a loving artist. The bright, beautiful reds are _________ in the sunlight and the yellows are glittering (闪耀) like _________. Some trees have only a few leaves changed, some are half-way and others have already completely _________. Some of the leaves are falling to the ground to turning it into a colorful _________. I am enjoying this so much because I am _________ aware when winter arrives all of the trees will be _________ with the leaves down. It is always a little _________ to see but I know it is the circle of life. Those dead leaves will become the soil that nourishes (滋养) the trees and _________ new life next spring.

Today I noticed a lovely little girl from our __________ picking up the fallen leaves from the ground. The prettiest reds, yellows, and oranges were picked up and __________ in her arms. Soon she had quite a pile and __________ carried them over to her Mom and then with a smile gave them to her as if they were delicate flowers. Her Mom accepted them with a smile and together they __________ them out on their porch and stared at them like the priceless __________.

I watched this __________ from my living room window with a smile on my face as well. The world __________ a circle of love as well as a circle of life. And I am __________ that the former like the latter will never end. It will __________ all through this life and into the next. Take your place in the circle. Give love, receive love and live every day of your life to the __________ with love. And your __________ will shine bright like the most beautiful tree in autumn.

1.

A．decorated

B．painted

C．discovered

D．praised

2.

A．shining

B．burning

C．flashing

D．shaking

3.

A．pearl

B．herb

C．gold

D．dream

4.

A．gone

B．reserved

C．crashed

D．transformed

5.

A．pad

B．crop

C．curtain

D．carpet

6.

A．completely

B．eventually

C．casually

D．slightly

7.

A．fruitful

B．bare

C．safe

D．natural

8.

A．relaxing

B．strange

C．sad

D．confusing

9.

A．brings up

B．brings about

C．brings forward

D．brings in

10.

A．class

B．club

C．group

D．community

11.

A．held

B．received

C．admired

D．searched

12.

A．secretly

B．carefully

C．clumsily

D．gradually

13.

A．threw

B．sent

C．figured

D．spread

14.

A．potentials

B．chances

C．treasures

D．exchanges

15.

A．scene

B．view

C．story

D．notice

16.

A．directs

B．shares

C．stores

D．creates

17.

A．positive

B．frustrated

C．content

D．doubtful

18.

A．return

B．break

C．continue

D．remain

19.

A．fastest

B．easiest

C．coolest

D．fullest

20.

A．passion

B．soul

C．appearance

D．state

6 . How to Create a Mood Board

A fun way to put yourself in a good mood is by creating a mood board, sometimes called a vision board. What’s that? “It’s a mixture of anything that inspires you, makes you happy, or speaks to you,” says Susie Moore, an author and life coach.     1    

To create your own mood board, you’ll need a wood board and pushpins. Poster board or cardboard, with glue or tape, works too. You’ll also need old magazines, greeting cards, and photographs.     2     Use your instincts(直觉) to choose what works best. “Anything that makes you feel good, use it,” Moore says. Here, I use Moore’s tips to create a mood board and offer tips on how you can make your own.

One place to start is with some of your favorite things. Not everything on your mood board has to serve a purpose or be connected to your life.     3     I used photos of my favorite food, watermelons, and my favorite animal, penguins.

You might use your mood board to set goals for things you’d like to accomplish.    4     Every time I see my mood board, I am actually doing short visualizations about my goals, helping attract the things I want in my life.

    5     Maybe it’s your classroom, a playground, or a comfortable corner at home. You can put photos of that place on your mood board, or choose photos that remind you of it. I used the image of West Virginia, where I grew up.

A．When you see it, you’ll feel excited.

B．For instance, I want to read at least 30 books this year.

C．She often guides people to make mood board.

D．Choose some images just because you like them.

E．Go through them, cutting out images for your board.

F．Think about a place that makes you feel safe and happy.

G．Build a collection that puts you in a positive frame of mind.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where does the man most probably work?

A．At an airport.

B．At a hotel.

C．At a travel agency.

2. Which airport is the best choice for the woman?

A．Reagan National.

B．Dulles.

C．Baltimore-Washington.

3. Why is the woman going to Washington DC?

A．To visit a friend.

B．To meet the man.

C．To go sightseeing.

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. When does the speaker usually go to a movie with friends?

A．On weekends.

B．On weekdays.

C．On vacation.

2. How does the speaker learn about a movie?

A．By seeing it himself.

B．By checking the film reviews.

C．By talking to his friends.

3. What might the speaker do if the tickets are sold out?

A．Steal in without a ticket.

B．Go back home and watch TV.

C．Buy a ticket for the next show.

4. What does the speaker like to do while watching a movie?

A．Eat popcorn.

B．Talk to others.

C．Put his feet up.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is John doing?

A．Doing a fun project.

B．Emptying the cupboard.

C．Donating unwanted things.

2. What is “freecycling”?

A．A way of recycling.

B．A kind of old junk.

C．A travel website.

3. What does John want now?

A．A gorilla arm.

B．A microphone.

C．A bicycle.