1 . We know that keeping an organized space is a key factor in overall mental well-being. So, how to tackle a big decluttering project?

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Much like closing down a restaurant or retail store for the night, have a routine for the end of your day that involves some easy, satisfying tasks. Maybe it’s having the coffee pot clean and ready to help you wake up in the morning.

Notice your “problem” spots

Pay attention to areas in your home that constantly demand attention, like the bathroom shelf that always overflows with products.     2    . Notice what is taking up most of your attention, and then brainstorm easy solutions that can catch the issue before it gets too big.

Set a timer

Five, eight, ten, or twenty minutes are all acceptable amounts of time to spend chipping away at an untidy area in your home. Progress is progress, whether it’s regular or one-and-done.     3    . A decluttering project does not have to be finished in a day!

Get help

    4    . Define a specific job to take on, like clearing out a closet or dresser drawer, and bring in someone who will support you emotionally and even make it fun time together.

Embrace the physical activity

Maybe you are struggling to fit a regular workout into your routine. Lean into the physical aspect of clutter-clearing to feel like you’re meeting two goals at once by relocating books or bringing clothes to the donation bin.     5     — celebrate yourself for getting moving while you clean up.

A．Make cleaning an easy habit

B．Hire a home organizing professional

C．Even washing the dishes is a physical activity

D．Be patient with the big picture of your clutter-clearing needs

E．Don’t ignore the snack packages that never make it to the trash can

F．You do not have to be alone in your journey toward a clean home

G．You’ll feel fulfilled when you have a completely clutter-free existence

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Why will the shopping mall make a change to the cafe?

A．To offer more dishes.

B．To make it more comfortable.

C．To provide room for more customers.

2. How should shoppers book the "personal shopper" service?

A．By filling in a form online.

B．By going and visiting the store.

C．By calling the information desk.

3. What is the second cooking class about?

A．Keeping food fresh.

B．Making instant meals.

C．Learning about safety rules.

3 . Last summer on the Hawaiian Island of Kauai, Tina Taniguchi worked close to the ground. Her coconut leaf hat covered most of her thick brown hair. Wet soil had gotten on her clothes and her smiling face.

Taniguchi smiles a lot while working on the Hanapepe salt land on the west side of Kauai. It is a piece of land about half a hectare in size with pools of salty water. The salt becomes crystals (晶体)as the water dries.

“The work is tiring, but for me it’s also play,” Taniguchi said with a laugh. Taniguchi’s family is one of 22 families who make salt, following a cultural and spiritual tradition. Hanapepe is one of the last remaining salt lands in Hawaii. Its salt can be traded or given away but must never be sold. Hawaiians use it in cooking, healing, and as protection.

Over the past 10 years, there have been several threats to this field. They encompass development, pollution from a neighboring airfield, damage to the sand from vehicle traffic and waste left by visitors to the nearby beach. In addition, rising sea levels and weather might stop the practice.

The process of turning sea water into salt can be slow. The season begins once the rain stops and water starts to disappear from the salt beds. Ocean water travels underground and enters the wells. Each family has their own well. As water enters the well, so do tiny, red brine shrimp. These small ocean animals give Hanapepe salt its unusual, sweet taste.

The families first clean the salt beds and line them with black clay (陶土). Then they move water from the wells into the beds. There, salt crystals form. The top level, or layer, is the whitest. It is used for table salt. The middle layer is pinkish and is used in cooking, while the bottom layer, which is a deep red color, is used in blessings.

1. What do we know about Taniguchi?

A．She gives salt to others as a gift.	B．She works hard but with pleasure.
C．She has found a new way to make salt.	D．She fears old traditions will disappear.

2. What are Hawaiians not allowed to do with their salt?

A．Trade goods with it.	B．Use it as a treatment.
C．Make money from it.	D．Cook vegetables with it.

3. What does the underlined word “encompass” mean in paragraph 4?

A．Prevent.

B．Include.

C．Improve.

D．Discover.

4. What does a small sea creature bring to the traditional salt?

A．The special taste of the salt.	B．A thicker middle layer of salt.
C．More water in the wells.	D．A quicker process of making salt.

4 . As any gardener knows, nature doesn’t need much space to grow strong and healthy — give her an inch, and she’ll take a mile! Here are four impressive examples of nature reclaiming (开发利用) our world for itself with amazing results.

Houtouwan, China

It lies on the island of Shengshan Town on the furthermost edge of a group of islands. The only way to get there is by private boat, or by bus, and then by ship. Its isolation (隔绝) was one of the prime factors leading to the abandonment of the village in the 1990s. Now, its walls and streets become green with overgrowth.

Spreepark, Germany

Spreepark was closed in 2001 and the local plant life soon got to work. Structures in use since the park originally opened in 1969 were quickly covered by leaves. Now, an initiative aims to bring the site back to life.

Vallone dei Mulini, Italy

Its high humidity (湿度) encouraged a microclimate perfect for plant growth. As the abandoned buildings fell apart, the ruins and their surroundings became completely overgrown. Photographs taken of the site in 2006 went widespread online.

Beng Mealea, Cambodia

Though constructed around 900 years ago, this grand temple is far less frequented than its more famous neighbour, Angkor Wat. In 2020, it was submitted for consideration as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Natural decline, among other factors, has caused serious damage to the site, allowing the surrounding jungle to overrun and combine with it.

1. What mainly caused Houtouwan’s abandonment?

A．Its wet climate.	B．The overgrowth of plants.
C．Its separate location.	D．The aging of walls and streets.

2. Which place once became popular online?

A．Houtouwan.

B．Spreepark.

C．Vallone dei Mulini.

D．Beng Mealea.

3. What feature do the four places share?

A．They are World Heritage Sites.	B．They are being taken back by nature.
C．They are nearly 1,000 years old.	D．They are regaining their original state.

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the first job of the day?

A．To check the notice.

B．To clean the animals’ places.

C．To feed the animals.

2. What time does the work finish in the zoo?

A．At 6 p.m.

B．At 8 p.m.

C．At 7 p.m.

3. How can visitors know about their favorite animals?

A．By reading the notice.

B．By listening to the talks.

C．By asking the workers.

4. What can we learn about the zoo?

A．There is a restaurant in it.

B．Three gift shops in it are open the whole year.

C．Drinks and food can be bought in it.

6 . 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。

1. What happened to the woman?

A．Her window was broken.

B．Her house was broken into.

C．She was hit by a baseball.

2. Who will call a repairman at last?

A．The man.

B．The woman.

C．The woman’s friend.

3. Why will the man come over to the woman’s house?

A．To comfort the woman.

B．To know about the damage.

C．To look for some clues.

4. What does the woman think of the solution?

A．Confusing.

B．Surprising.

C．Satisfying.

7 . If you’re starting construction on the home of your dreams, consider the benefits of building with sustainability and energy efficiency in mind. Here are a few tips to follow.

Hire the right construction professionals.

Even if you consider yourself handy or a DIY pro, new construction isn’t a project to go at alone. Do your research on local professionals like architects, contractors and others who are experienced in sustainable construction.     1    . You can also read reviews online to gather options before requesting bids or signing contracts.

Start with a sustainable foundation.

    2    . A longer lasting home can begin with strong building materials like insulated concrete forms, such as those from Nudura, which provide superior energy efficiency, sound-proofing and lower utility costs versus traditional wood-frame construction.

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While installing energy-efficient appliances and high-quality windows and doors are obvious examples of eco-friendly materials, there are other solutions to help you go green in your new home. Consider options like countertops made from recycled glass or reclaimed bricks for fireplaces and accent pieces.

Power your home with renewable energy.

If it’s within your budget, you can take your new home to the next level by powering it with renewable energy like solar or wind. Typically installed on the roof, solar panels stop the sun’s rays and convert that energy to power your home.     4    

Prepare for the unexpected.

Project delays, fluctuating costs and more can turn building a new house into an unpredictable process.     5     Be prepared for the unexpected so you aren’t caught off guard. In fact, unanticipated circumstances can sometimes be a good thing, like building materials dropping in price, a new product hitting the market or those flashy eco-friendly appliances going on sale.

A．Select eco-friendly materials.

B．Create a reasonable and flexible budget.

C．Contact trusted friends, family and neighbors for references.

D．Constructing a sustainable home starts with the foundation.

E．You may save money in the long-run on electricity bills.

F．Don’t let potential surprises stop you seeking your dream space or forever home.

G．They even provide architects greater design flexibility to build your dream home.

8 . 假如你是李华，假期在理想身材健身训练营(Dream Body Fitness Camp)做兼职。请你写一篇短文，向身边的外国朋友们推荐这个训练营。要点如下：
1. 地址：国家公园内；
2. 服务项目：组织健身活动，如徒步旅行、练瑜伽(yoga)、街舞等；量身定做健康减肥食谱；二十日体能训练计划帮助养成定期锻炼的习惯；
3. 特点：环境优美，教练专业。
注意：1. 词数在120左右。
2. 可以根据要点适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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9 . It is said that Lincoln’s ghost(幽灵) often appears in the White House. He appears in the room where the Lincoln bed is kept. Harry Truman once responded to a 3 o’clock knock on his door and found no one there. He attributed the knock to Lincoln.

Lincoln is said to return to the White House when the safety of the country is at risk. He walks up and down the second floor hallway, gently knocks at doors, and stands by certain windows with his hands put behind his back. One staff member firmly said that he had seen Lincoln sitting on his bed pulling on his boots.

A guard to President Harrison was kept awake many nights trying to protect the president from strange footsteps he heard in the hall. He grew so tired and worried; he finally attended a séance(降神会) to beg President Lincoln to stop so that he could get enough sleep to properly protect the president!

Abigail Adam’s ghost was seen wandering through the closed doors of the East Room to hang the laundry(洗衣店) during the Taft administration.

A gardener said that he had spoken to the ghost of Dolly Madison, who was angry with him for trying to remove the rose bushes she had planted over a hundred years ago.

In the 1930’s Andrew Jackson’s ghost could be heard laughing in the Rose room.

In 1952, complete repairs were done to the second floor of the White House. Since then, the ghosts have not walked so actively.

1. How many people’s ghosts appear in the white house?

A．Four.

B．Five.

C．Six.

D．Seven.

2. Whose ghost was found in the Rose room?

A．Harrison’s.

B．John Adam’s.

C．Andrew Jackson’s.

D．Dolly Madison’s.

3. What can you infer from the passage?

A．Harry Truman had heard Lincoln’s footsteps.

B．Lincoln always returns to the White House when he misses his people.

C．President Harrison was not afraid of Lincoln’s ghost at all.

D．The rose bushes were planted by Dolly Madison.

4. Which of the following could be the best title of the passage?

A．The White House Ghosts

B．American Presidents’ Ghosts

C．The White House

D．American Presidents

10 . 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the man say about his new neigbourhood?

A．There is no store nearby.

B．There is slight air pollution.

C．There is no heavy traffic.

2. How long does it take the man to drive to work?

A．For about 20 minutes.

B．For about 30 minutes.

C．For about 40 minutes.

3. How does the woman go to work every day?

A．By subway.

B．By bus.

C．By car.

4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?

A．A couple.

B．Neighbours.

C．Workmates.