1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Where is Kate now?

A．In London.

B．In Edinburgh.

C．In Paris.

2. What was the weather like when the speaker was camping?

A．Sunny.

B．Rainy.

C．Cloudy.

3. What did the speaker do on the fourth day of the holiday?

A．She visited a village school.

B．She sailed on the lake.

C．She went to a museum.

4. Where does Kate work now?

A．At a library.

B．At a gym.

C．At a supermarket.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What day is it today?

A．Friday.

B．Thursday.

C．Wednesday.

2. Who forgot the words during the play?

A．Peter.

B．Harry.

C．Mark.

3. What was Fred’s problem?

A．He fell over a chair.

B．He caused lights to be off.

C．He gave up the play midway.

4. How does the woman feel about the situation on the man’s first night?

A．It’s normal.

B．It’s funny.

C．It’s surprising.

3 . Capybaras (水豚) are group animals, so they do not like being alone. In fact, leaving a capybara alone is not only uncomfortable for the animal, but it can be harmful to their physical health, as well as their mental well-being. Capybaras love to talk to each other throughout the day. Groups of capybaras spend their days sunbathing along the edge of rivers, where they enjoy swimming together in the water. They spend half of their lives in the water.

Since they spend so much time around water, it makes sense that capybaras would come into contact with a wide variety of other animals who stop in for a drink. Capybaras are gentle and peaceful river animals who enjoy napping (小睡) along the water’s edge — and often do so with other animal species as well. You can find pictures all over the Internet of these lovely animals lying beside turtles, birds, ducks, rats, and even monkeys as they enjoy a nap by the water.

Capybaras are also known to be excellent and friendly taxis in the animal world. Birds and monkeys commonly stand on the back of a capybara for a ride as capybaras search for grass to eat. Sometimes capybaras even serve as boats for other animals, letting them sit on their heads as they swim through the water!

However, if you see a capybara lying on its side with a yellow-headed caracara (长腿兀鹰) stopped on its body, don’t panic just yet. Most likely the capybara is enjoying a nice spa day. Birds often make friends with capybaras and act as a natural cleaning service, picking off bugs (虫子) that live in the capybara’s fur. It’s a symbiotic (共生的) relationship, since the yellow-headed caracara also gets to enjoy eating a bunch of tasty bugs.

1. What does the first paragraph mainly tell us about capybaras?

A．Their life habits.	B．Their survival skills.
C．Their appearance.	D．Their risks in health.

2. Why does the author call capybaras “friendly taxis”?

A．They search for food for birds and monkeys.

B．They carry their food by riding on another animal.

C．They allow other animals to stay on their backs or heads.

D．They guide other animals to swim through the water.

3. What does the author mean by saying “don’t panic just yet” in the last paragraph?

A．The caracara won’t attack you.

B．The capybara won’t suffer any injury.

C．The caracara may just take a break.

D．The capybara may be providing its cleaning service.

4. What is true about capybaras according to the passage?

A．They hate lying beside lovely animals.

B．They enjoy swimming alone.

C．They are aggressive animals.

D．They can live in harmony with other animal species.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Who is the woman?

A．The chair of the Youth Council.

B．The accountant of the Youth Council.

C．The administrator of the Youth Council.

2. Why does the man want to join the Youth Council?

A．To learn from Stephanie.

B．To gain experience in it.

C．To get to discuss local issues.

3. Which age group is the Youth Council for?

A．The 13-18 age group.

B．The 12-16 age group.

C．The 10-15 age group.

4. Where will the man probably stay on Saturday night?

A．In a hostel.

B．At his parents’.

C．In the council’s flat.

5 . K9KIDS DOGGY DAY CARE

About us

K9Kids offers an exciting and fun-filled day for your four-legged friend. With over 1,300 square metres of play area, your dog will be kept entertained (快乐) by our friendly, experienced and professional workers. There are sectioned-off (隔开的) play areas to meet the preferences of your dog. Trained workers are there to entertain and ensure the safety of your pet.

Take the stress out of leaving your dog home alone and treat your loved one to a day where they are entertained, exercised and loved.

Prices

1-DAY VISIT: $45

5-DAY VISIT: $200

10-DAY VISIT: $380

HALF-DAY VISIT: $35

Trading hours

6:30 am to 6:30 pm

Additional services

Birthday Parties

K9Kids can be booked for doggie birthday parties on Saturdays and Sundays for a 2-hour period. The fee (费) is $300, which includes the use of a large play area and the assistance(帮助)of a worker. Invite your four-legged friends and their parents for a birthday party to be remembered!

K9Cab

Our cab (出租车) service is an additionl service for busy people. The K9Cab will pick up and drop off your family member directly to your door. The fee for this is $10 one way and $18 return. If you would like to use our cab service, please call us.

1. What does K9Kids offer?

A．Free cab service.	B．Separate play areas.
C．Overnight stay care.	D．Online dog training programs.

2. How much should you pay for ten days’ dog care?

A．$200.

B．$245.

C．$290.

D．$380.

3. What do we know about the birthday party?

A．It costs at least $200.	B．It is for dogs and kids.
C．It lasts for three hours.	D．It is held at weekends.

6 . Known as “soft gold”, Gambiered Canton Gauze(香云纱) is the perfect silk fabric (布料) for cheongsam (旗袍). It feels smooth and comfortable, easy to wash and dry, and is also good for people’s health.

Today, Gambiered Canton Gauze is the only silk fabric in the world that’s still hand-dyed (手工染) and using natural plants. It gets its color from shuliang, a yam (薯蓣) plant growing in Shunde, Guangdong, which can help fight against bacteria (细菌) and bad smells.

The skill of dyeing Gambiered Canton Gauze has a long-lasting history of more than 500 years. In 2008, it was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage (国家非物质文化遗产).

Mr. Ouyang is an inheritor (继承人) of the Gambiered Canton Gauze dyeing technique. He started learning the technique in 2017.

The dyeing process includes 30 steps. It can take up to six months and is done by hand with materials from nature. “The plant shuliang, river mud, sunshine and grass all play key roles in dyeing,” Mr. Ouyang said.

To dye the fabric, workers put it in shuliang juice and let it dry on the grass. They repeat this many times until it turns brownish-yellow. Then, they put river mud on it to help shuliang react fully. After washing and drying again, the fabric turns black!

Mastering the technique is a tricky (棘手的) task, according to Mr. Ouyang, who said the most challenging part is controlling the density (浓度) of shuliang juice. “ Too much may cause color loss, and too little may not lead to a dark enough fabric,” he said. “Better control of density comes after many failures.”

Passing on the craft is also challenging. The job can be exhausting as workers have to be at work under the sun for eight hours each day. Therefore, only a few people work in the industry, and skilled masters are getting older as fewer young people take part.

Considering this, Mr. Ouyang has worked harder to develop the traditional craft by combining other dyeing techniques such as tie-dye (扎染) and batik (蜡染) and cooperating with famous fashion designers. They are turning the silk into both traditional and fashionable clothes that are popular worldwide. In this way, according to Mr. Ouyang, the craft can stay alive and even draw more people to join the industry.

1. What can we learn about Gambiered Canton Gauze from the passage?

A．It is hand-dyed using natural plants.

B．It feels comfortable, but is not easy to wash.

C．The art of gauze-dyeing has a history of 1,000 years.

D．It is the perfect material for bedding items.

2. According to Mr. Ouyang, what is the most challenging part in the dyeing process?

A．Washing the fabric by hand.	B．Drying the fabric on the grass.
C．Putting river mud on the fabric.	D．Controlling the density of shuliang juice.

3. What does Paragraph 8 mainly talk about?

A．The challenges of working with silk.

B．The importance of skilled workers.

C．The challenges of passing on the craft.

D．The reasons why this job is important.

4. How is Mr. Ouyang working to develop the traditional craft?

A．By promoting the traditional craft abroad.

B．By working with famous fashion designers.

C．By making the dyeing process shorter.

D．By combining modern technology with dyeing skills.

7 . There are different kinds of umbrellas.     1    . This is an oversized umbrella used for providing shade (阴凉处) and protection from the sun. Usually a beach umbrella is from two to three meters wide.

You can get beach umbrellas in many different types.    2    . However, some are simple without pictures or marks on them and appear more like picnic table umbrellas. Some umbrellas can be very large, but you can find small beach umbrellas for kids, on which there are often popular designs.

If you’re buying a beach umbrella, you may also want to buy some lightweight beach chairs. You may need to buy a beach car (手推车).     3    . For example, beach carts can be used to transport any beach toys you may bring for your kids.

    4    . These oversized umbrellas can also be applied to an outdoor picnic or a certain outdoor party by offering you great shade. If you’re attending an outdoor concert or an outdoor event where you will sit on the grass, a beach umbrella can protect you from the sun.

Beach umbrellas are usually very inexpensive, depending on the size. Their prices can usually vary from $20 to $75. They can be found in many large stores and sporting goods stores alongside the streets in the spring and summer months.     5    

A．One is the beach umbrella

B．Some are suitable for kids

C．So you can put your things in

D．They can be made by your own hands

E．And they can also be ordered online all year round

F．Some are brightly colored with designs of flowers

G．Beach umbrellas can be used not only on the beach

8 . 语法填空

Many years ago I     1     (drive) on the motorway (高速公路) when the car in front of me had a tyre blowout (轮胎爆裂). The car changed its     2     (direct) suddenly and then stopped on the hard shoulder. I pulled in behind the car and went to see if the driver was OK. The     3     (frighten) lady driver asked whether she could use my phone. I agreed and waited outside the car as she sat in the car and made a phone call to her husband. Then I     4     (ask) by the woman to drive her to the nearest motorway service station, which was about 3 miles away.

Soon we drove down to the motorway services and went inside     5     (have) a cup of coffee. The place was so empty that I didn’t like the idea of       6     (leave) her on her own. I stayed with her until her husband turned up about 2 hours later. They both thanked me     7     my kindness.

About 2 years later, I went for     8     interview for a position in a bank. The interviewer was just the lady     9     had the blowout on the motorway. In the interview she said with excitement, “I already know what kind of person you are. The job is     10     (you) if you want it.”

9 . 我度过童年的城市在我生命中具有特殊的意义。(定语从句) (汉译英)

10 . 这项活动的目的是消除家长和青少年之间的隔阂。(gap)(汉译英)