1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Who will have dinner with the man?

A．A couple.

B．Some friends.

C．His family.

2. How many adults are there in the man’s party?

A．4.

B．3.

C．2.

3. What will the man do next?

A．Provide personal information.

B．Tell the waitress his arriving time.

C．Ask for a table at the non-smoking area.

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What was Inhotim like before 1990s?

A．It was popular.

B．It was unique.

C．It was undeveloped.

2. What is the main purpose for the visitors to Inhotim?

A．To experience the art.

B．To see the landscape.

C．To visit the farm.

3. What has directly benefited Inhotim?

A．More employment.

B．Better living environment.

C．Stronger cultural atmosphere.

3 . The Most Beautiful Train Stations in the World

Tokyo Station Marunouchi Building

The wide-open entrance square on the Marunouchi side of Tokyo’s main train station would look more at home in Amsterdam or Paris. Kingo Tatsuno’s classical European design took over six years to complete, finally opening in 1914. The statin has received several facelifts since the Second World War, most recently in 2012. It’s one of the biggest and busiest train stations in the world.

Beijing West Railway Station

The idea of building this station in the capital of China was put forward as early as 1959 but didn’t come to reality until 1996. It was the largest station in Asia at the time, although Shanghai’s Hongqiao Station has since surpassed it. The station itself has a unique architectural (建筑的) style, with the main body of the building having quite a functional Russian look, but the rooftop is decorated with three amazing Chinese pagodas.

Duoliang Station, Taiwan

This is the smallest station on this lit by a distance. In fact we’re not really choosing Duoliang for architectural reasons. This station is all about location, location, location. Surrounded by hi top greenery on one side and amazing Pacific Ocean scenery on the other, it’s one of the most scenic spots in all of Taiwan. This isn’t even a working station anymore, but the platforms have been adapted into viewing spots, extremely popular with local train spotters.

Stazione Milano Centrale in Milan

Milan’s central train station looks pretty much exactly as you’d imagine it. There are a mix of styles at play here, from Art Nouveau to Art Deco, but the entire building is filled with a classic sense of Roman monumentality. The outer look is guarded by two statues, while its insides are equally impressive, as grand stonewalls curve (弯曲) into the station’s glass ceilings.

1. What do Tokyo Station and Beijing West Railway Station have in common?

A．Both have European features.

B．Both were built in the early 1990s.

C．Both have been rebuilt several times.

D．Both are the largest domestic stations.

2. What do train spotters favor most about Duoliang Station?

A．Its distance.	B．Its small size.
C．Its surrounding scenery.	D．Its architectural style.

3. What makes Stazione Milano Centrale impressive?

A．Roman buildings	B．Its various styles.
C．Statues on the walls	D．The curving ceilings.

4 . Where probably are the speakers?

A．At home.

B．In a cafe.

C．In the office.

5 . In the eras before air-conditioning, southern China’s skywells played a key role in keeping people’s homes cool. Could they do it again today?

Ru Ling loves spending time in skywells. To her, these courtyards of old Chinese houses are the perfect place to be on a hot and humid day. “    1    ” says Ru.

From 2014 to 2021, Ru lived in a century-old home in the village of Guanlu in eastern China’s Anhui Province. She moved there for a change of life after living and working in air-conditioned buildings for many years. Ru says that the house’s skywell helped to create this cooling effect.     2     Studies have found that the temperatures inside some of the skywells in southern China are significantly lower than the outside.

In today’s China, fewer and fewer people live in houses with skywells.     3     But a revival of interest in traditional Chinese architecture is leading some historic buildings with skywells to be restored for modern times.     4    

A skywell is a typical feature of a traditional home in southern and eastern China. Different from a northern Chinese courtyard, a skywell is smaller and less exposed to the outdoor environment.     5     It is either surrounded by rooms on four sides or three sides plus a wall. Some large houses have more than one skywell.

A．Skywells can help keep the houses cool.

B．Air-conditioned flats are the main form of homes.

C．Meanwhile, some architects are drawing inspiration from skywells and other traditional Chinese architectural features to help keep new buildings cooler.

D．Although a skywell’s size and design vary from region to region, it is almost always located in the core of a house.

E．While skywells are common in many regions, only the rich can afford to build houses with them.

F．And she’s not alone in praising the benefits of skywells, in hot weather.

G．They are airy, cool, and well-shaded.

6 . 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。

The Two Tree Coffee, located in the Liyukou Village of Huyi District in the city of Xi’an, quickly went viral (走红) on social media.

The popularity of the cafe is     1    (large) due to the boom (暴涨) in cultural and ecological tourism in recent years,     2    (combine) with the government’s efforts at environmental preservation.

In recent years, the Chinese government     3    (strengthen) the long-term protection project, and adopted     4    (measure) such as the establishment of the five-level forest chief system. More and more urban residents, especially those     5     Xi’an, are attracted to the mountain villages for slow-paced vacations.

Wang visited many places before     6    (decide) to build the cafe here. “Cafes are among the favorite businesses of young people, and they provide     7     strong sense of uniqueness when they appear in the countryside,” she said. “People come here not only to consume coffee,     8    to ‘pay’ for the green ecology and the pastoral (田园的) environment.”

In front of the cafe is a tourism highway,     9    connects the store with many artistic villages along the mountain range. Art helps the villages to become     10    (fashionable) and livable, while retaining their natural beauty, than before.

7 . Amusement Parks in Seattle
·The Seattle Great Wheel

The Seattle Great Wheel, open to the public in 2012, is a popular landmark in the city located on the west coast. The great Ferris wheel is 175 feet high. Appropriate for all ages, it is a must try ride in the city for a full view of Seattle. Fine dining restaurants and great wheel light shows add up the cheer to the place.

Timings: 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Ticket Price: $14 (Adults) $9 (Kids)

·Great Wolf Lodge

The Great Wolf Lodge was opened in 2008 with variety of amusement activities. Attractions like body slides, tube slides, lazy river etc. are featured in the amusement mark, making it perfect for all age groups. Fun rides, fitness centre and food court increase the enjoyment in the park.

Timings: 11:00 AM to 08:00 PM

Entry Fee: $50 per person

·Wild Waves Theme Park

Wild Waves Theme Park is one of the major amusement parks in Seattle. It was opened in 1977, serving Seattle’s population with an exciting and fun experience. Rides and attractions in the park are divided into 5 major sections. It also celebrates annual festivals with lights, making the place more attractive.

Timings: 11:00 AM to 06:00 PM

Entry Fee: $34 (Adult) $24 (Children)

·Oaks Amusement Park

One of the oldest amusement parks around Seattle, Oaks Amusement Park was opened in 1905. Among various amusement divisions, rides, skating rink, miniature golf court are few popular spots. The rides section of the park featuring kiddie rides, thrill rides, family rides, and height rides.

Timings: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Entry Fee: $10 to $100 (Varies as per the activities)

1. What can visitors do at the Seattle Great Wheel?

A．Have a full view of Seattle.	B．Play in the golf court.
C．Enjoy the festival celebration.	D．Experience the body slides.

2. How much would a couple with one child pay to visit Wild Waves Theme Park?

A．$37.

B．$50.

C．$92.

D．$100.

3. Which of the following is the earliest to open?

A．The Seattle Great Wheel.	B．Great Wolf Lodge.
C．Wild Waves Theme Park.	D．Oaks Amusement Park.

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How did Penang Toy Museum enter the Malaysian Book of Records?

A．It has the biggest toy in Malaysia.

B．It’s the largest museum in Malaysia.

C．It’s the first toy museum in Malaysia.

2. When did the owner get his first toy?

A．In 1973.

B．In 2000.

C．In 2005.

3. What do we know about the Gundam robot?

A．It’s from Malasia.

B．It’s cheap and ordinary.

C．It’s 180 centimeters tall.

4. How many hours is the museum open on Saturday?

A．6

B．9

C．12

9 . The following are a few of the best places you can take your family to during the summer vacation.

Pawleys Island, South Carolina

This island is filled with beautiful white sand beaches, and a wonderful relaxed summer atmosphere. Here you and your kids can relax from the long school year. You can rent a little beach house for the family and enjoy the warm summer days and the beautiful beach. The kids will love playing in the beautiful white sand. You can also enjoy days of bike rides and walks on the beach.

Memphis, Tennessee

Memphis is a fantastic destination for families that enjoy music. This city played a key role in the evolution of Blues music. You can explore Beale Street, which was the center of the Blues culture in the early year and is a great starting point for exploring the city.

Rock City, Georgia

Rock City is an amazing rock garden, where you can walk along a trail featuring fascinating rock formations, a bridge, caves and a spectacular view.

San Antonio, Texas

The home of the Alamo is filled with interesting attractions. If you want your children to visit some historic places, there are lots of options in this city. You can eat at historic restaurants and stay at the historic Crockett Hotel, which was built on the site of the Alamo Battlefield in 1909. San Antonio’ s River Walk is another wonderful way to enjoy the city. You can take a leisurely walk and enjoy the dining and shopping of the city. Or you could take a boat tour instead of walking on the River Walk.

1. What can kids do on Pawleys Island?

A．Live in a beach house.	B．Relax in the boats.
C．Walk along the rocks.	D．Ride bikes for free.

2. Where should music lovers choose?

A．Pawleys Island, South Carolina	B．Memphis, Tennessee
C．Rock City, Georgia	D．San Antonio, Texas

3. Where is the historic Crockett Hotel?

A．Near a hotel.	B．Beside historic places.
C．Close to the River Walk.	D．On a former battlefield

10 . Breaking ground on what will be the first 3D-printed community in the world, a large 3D printer built two houses in a poor area of Mexico. The houses aren’t just models. Developers hoped to build 50 new 3D-printed houses, replacing the structures that residents built by themselves out of wood, metal, and whatever materials they could afford.

These residents live in a seismic zone (地震带) that tends to be affected by flooding. Building something that can stand an earthquake and keep people dry during heavy rain was a key consideration when it came to the design of the houses.

New Story, the non-profit organization building the houses, has built more than 2,300 homes in South America and Mexico since it was founded in 2014. This is the first homebuilding project it has done with 3D printing. The organization paired up with ICON, a construction technology company that developed the 3D-printing robotics being used on the project. The homes were co-designed with the families who will live in them.

According to New Story, 3D printing is much faster than regular construction. The printer prints out a concrete mix that hardens when it dries, building the walls one layer at a time. It takes about 24 hours to build two houses at the same time. Since 3D printing is also cheaper than traditional construction, there is great potential for how it will change the world.

The technology holds promise for affordable housing. New Story is excited about what the technology could mean for people who don’t have safe shelter. Brett Hagler, the CEO and co-founder of the organization, said safe shelter is “one of the largest crises affecting humanity today”. The technology is there, and the application to build homes for those in need brings a lot of hope for the future.

1. What did the design of the 3D-printed houses mainly consider?

A．The structures of the old houses.	B．The materials available in the area.
C．The financial ability of the organization.	D．The environmental conditions of the area.

2. What is the third paragraph mainly about?

A．The design process.	B．The introduction of ICON.
C．The teams behind the project.	D．The differences between New Story and ICON.

3. What makes the new technology meaningful?

A．It can end human crises.	B．It can provide shelter free of charge.
C．It can replace traditional construction.	D．It can offer safe housing to the homeless.

4. What is the best title of the text?

A．3D Printing Becomes a Reality.	B．Technologies Change the Future.
C．3D Printing Helps with Housing Problems.	D．Technologies Bring Hope to Mexican Cities.