1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答小题。
1. What did the man study in college?

A．Art history.

B．Medicine.

C．Business.

2. How do the speakers know each other?

A．They’re neighbors.

B．They’re salesman and customer.

C．They’re teacher and student.

3. What is the man’s advice for the woman?

A．Doing what her father suggests.

B．Exploring all the possibilities.

C．Making a decision as early as possible.

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答小题。
1. What is on special offer?

A．Family tickets.

B．Teenagers’ tickets.

C．Children’s tickets.

2. When will the special offer end?

A．On June 21.

B．On June 25.

C．On June 30.

3. What do we know about the newest slides?

A．They are the biggest in the state.

B．They are popular with kids.

C．They are less exciting.

4. What does the speaker suggest people do in the end?

A．Visit the website for more information.

B．Protect themselves from the sun.

C．Book tickets soon.

3 . Sunflowers have increasingly become popular on social media. People enjoy the bright yellow flowers and take pictures of themselves in bright fields of sunflowers, which are called “sunflower selfies.”     1     So they are often grown for their seeds or to make oil.

Actually, it is easy to grow your own sunflowers. Here are some instructions.

Do you want to start growing sunflowers from seeds?     2    . It will help them come up earlier. Meanwhile, choose a place outside where the plants will be able to enjoy at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day.

    3     When loosening, you should remove any rocks. Additionally, it is better to mix a large amount of compost (堆肥) into the soil, which will provide important and lasting nutrients all season long.

Then, plant each seed into soil apart. Keep the soil wet, but not too wet, until the seeds begin to grow. During the growth process, you should water regularly the plants. When they grow up, it is best to put up some shelves to protect the plants from strong winds.     4    

When seeds will start coming out of the head, it is time for harvest. Cut the flowers off and put them into a bag or container. In this way, the seeds will not fall out. Then remove the seeds by rubbing flowers with your hands or a hard brush over a container.

Finally, you’d better select those full seeds for food.     5     If you like salted seeds, boil them in hot salted water for 1.5 hours or so. After they dry, you can roast them in the oven. Set the temperature and cook the seeds until they are brown. Then, you will enjoy the delicious food.

A．Equally attractive is the delicious taste.

B．Sunflower seeds may be eaten cooked or uncooked.

C．You can also tie the plants to something tall for support.

D．Some kinds of sunflowers can grow up to three meters tall.

E．It is important to loosen the soil before the seeds are planted.

F．Put the selected seeds in room-temperature water for 2-8 hours.

G．They will develop long roots that work their way deep into the ground.

4 . As resources are used more rapidly than they can be _________(使稳定持续), wildlife habitats are likely to suffer, which could endanger the local plants and animals.(根据汉语提示单词拼写)

5 . 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。

With a long history, the Chinese food culture     1    (evolve) greatly with time. It forms an integral part of the country. Upon detailed examination, one could see that the Chinese food revolves around three significant factors,     2     includes color, taste, and fragrance. A Chinese table can have a mixture of plain as well as colorful dishes. The Chinese chefs play an     3    (enormous) important role in the usage of herbs and spices that can give the dish a distinct aroma and flavor. They use unique cooking methods     4    (bring) out the uniqueness of each dish. You’ll find that     5     the Chinese recipes use similar ingredients, each one has its different properties. Food has many     6    (symbol) meanings; it not only expresses but also establishes the relationship between people and their environment as well as between people and     7     they believe.

People in different regions display a     8    (various) of diets. People in coastal areas eat more seafood and aquatic (水生的) products,     9     those in central and northwest China eat more domestic animals and poultry (家禽). Foods vary from north to south. Tastes also differ regionally because of climatic differences. People     10     (live)in different regions have created their own cuisines to suit their tastes.

6 . Want to reduce your risk for dementia (痴呆)? Turn on a step counter and start counting your steps — you’ll need between 3,800 and 9,800 each day to reduce your risk of mental decline, according to a new study.

People between the ages of 40 and 79 who took 9,826 steps per day were 50% less likely to develop dementia within seven years, the study found. Furthermore, people who walked with “purpose” — at a pace over 40 steps a minute — were able to cut their risk of dementia by 57% with just 6,315 steps a day.

Even people who walked approximately 3,800 steps a day at any speed cut their risk of dementia by 25%, the study also showed.

“That would be enough, at first, for sedentary (久坐不动的) individuals,” said study coauthor Borja del Pozo Cruz, a senior researcher in health sciences for the University of Cadiz. in Spain, in an email. “In fact, it is a message that doctors could use to motivate very sedentary older adults — 4,000 steps is very achievable by many, even those that are less fit or do not feel very motivated.” he added. “Perhaps, more active and fitter individuals should aim for 10,000 steps, where we see maximum effects.”

But there was a even more interesting result buried in the study, according to an editorial (社论) entitled “Is 112 the New 10,000?” published Tuesday in JAMA Neurology.

The largest reduction in dementia risk — 62% — was achieved by people who walked at a very brisk pace of 112 steps per minute for 30 minutes a day, the study found. Prior research has labeled 100 steps a minute (2.7 miles per hour) as a “quick and energetic” or moderate level of intensity.

The editorial argued that individuals looking to reduce their risk of dementia focus on their walking pace over their walked distance.

“We do agree this is a very interesting finding,” said del Pozo Cruz via email. “Our take is that intensity of stepping matters! Over and above volume. Technology could be used to track not only number of steps but also pace and so these types of metrics can also be included in commercial watches. More research is needed on this.”

1. Why are the statistics listed in the passage?

A．To indicate researchers hardworking.

B．To make the research goal achievable.

C．To show the research process complex.

D．To prove the research finding accurate.

2. What does the underlined word “that” in paragraph 4 refer to?

A．Taking steps of 9,826 each day.

B．Reducing the risk of dementia by 57%.

C．Walking at a pace over 40 steps a minute.

D．Walking about 3,800 steps a day at any speed.

3. What does the sentence “More research is needed on this.” in the last paragraph mean?

A．The technology of tracking pace in commercial watches will be further explored.

B．The factors that reduce the risk of dementia will be researched in the new field.

C．The reasons why walking is effective in reducing dementia risk will be studied.

D．Various commercial watches will be widely used to reduce the risk of dementia.

4. What might be the best title of the text?

A．Walking can prevent dementia.

B．Walked distance cures dementia!

C．Walking pace cuts dementia risk?

D．Walking makes people more energetic.

7 . Are you a tea drinker? If so, you’re not alone. Every day around the world millions of cups of this popular brew (沏茶) are drunk. The oldest discovered tea is from the Han Dynasty. But the tea trend really took off during the Tang Dynasty, when it became China’s national drink.

Tea is the second most consumed drink in the world. Most of us can’t resist a cup of tea sometimes. They’re a perfect pick-me-up and comforter. For many, having a “cuppa” is a daily routine. And according to some scientists, habitual tea consumption can have some health benefits. Drinking black tea may speed up recovery from the daily stresses in life, though we do not know what ingredients of tea take effect. Also, drinking seven or more cups of green tea was associated with a lower risk of death among both heart attack and stroke survivors. So, if we turn to tea for its taste, its image or as a lifestyle choice, it could be a lifesaver!

Tea is consumed in many ways — slurped, sipped or glugged (大口喝). It can be poured from pots, infused or brewed in the cup using tea bags — and it’s this latter process that is causing concern. Scientists from McGill University in Montreal found that some ‘plastic’ tea bags shed high levels of microplastics into water. However, The World Health Organization says such particles in drinking water do not appear to pose a risk.

Most tea bags are made from paper, with a small amount of plastic used to seal them shut. This has led to debate about whether they can be recycled. However, gardener Mike Armitage has said that the plastic contained in the soil could be washed into streams and rivers and ultimately out to sea.

Unilever, the owners of the tea brand PG Tips, said their tea bags are made with a small amount of plastic-used to seal them-and that they are suitable for composting. And the brand Yorkshire Tea said their bags do contain plastic, but they were actively developing recyclable things to replace the plastic.

1. What can we learn about tea from paragraph 2?

A．Drinking black tea and green tea has similar effects on our health.

B．Habitual tea consumption benefits us both physically and mentally.

C．We have found out what ingredients of tea help people relieve stresses.

D．Many people consume tea daily because it can cure some strange diseases.

2. What makes some people worried according to the passage?

A．The ingredients of tea.	B．The change of tea set.
C．The brew with tea bags.	D．The different tastes of tea.

3. What is the passage mainly about?

A．People around the world enjoy tea.	B．People enjoy tea but debate tea bags.
C．Some ingredients in tea have negative effects.	D．Many tea businesses try to improve tea quality.

4. Which column of a newspaper may the passage probably come from?

A．Tourism.

B．Sports.

C．Economy.

D．Culture.

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Why must trees be planted according to the talk?

A．To improve farms.

B．To replace desert.

C．To fight climate change.

2. How much of the UK is covered by trees at present?

A．4%.

B．13%.

C．17%.

3. Whose help is needed in planting trees according to Ewa Kmietowicz?

A．Farmers’.

B．Scientists’.

C．Business experts’.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where does the conversation take place?

A．At a restaurant.

B．In a hospital.

C．Over the phone.

2. What is changing temporarily about the store?

A．The prices of dishes.

B．The open area for customers.

C．The opening hours.

3. What is the purpose of the change?

A．To limit customers’ contact.

B．To save customers’ time.

C．To touch less food.

4. What will be used in this week’s special in the end?

A．Chicken.

B．Seafood.

C．Beef.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the man think is wrong with himself?

A．He has the flu.

B．He doesn’t get enough sleep.

C．He has food poisoning.

2. What did the man miss yesterday?

A．A party.

B．His work.

C．A TV show.

3. What will the woman most likely bring the man?

A．Some fresh fruit.

B．Some soup.

C．Some pizza.