1 . 听下面一段短文，回答以下小题。
1. Where are drinks served all day?

A．In the cafe.

B．In the dining room.

C．By the swimming pool.

2. What will the listeners probably do around 1 p.m.?

A．Have lunch.

B．Go swimming.

C．Attend a conference.

3. What does the speaker apologize for?

A．The updated program.

B．The high temperature.

C．The late lunch.

4. Why does the conference program have to be changed?

A．Some rooms are being repaired.

B．The General Manager can’t come.

C．A speaker isn’t able to give her talk.

2 . You probably love—or once loved—a playground But if you had been born more than 150 years ago, the playground wouldn’t have existed. Children back then could only play in the streets. That started to change in the late nineteenth century. Cities were starting to get super-crowded, and they could be dangerous. Kids could get sick inside dark, dirty apartments. Outside, they had to dodge horses.

Marie Warsh, a landscape historian, says that crowded cites were a real crisis. “People said, let’s create spaces where kids can be safe and grow strong and healthy.” Those spaces were the first playgrounds. They started in Europe. American cities soon built their own. A sandbox was the main feature at most of these playground s. Playing in the sand, kids could exercise and learn social skills.

Cities added slides and merry-go-rounds to playgrounds in the 1900s. But were kids left alone to have fun on their own? No way! Adults watched over the spaces. They managed kids’ fun. In this way, people believed, grownups were training kids to be good citizens and good future workers. After 1945, a lot changed in the United States. “Suddenly,” says Warsh, “people had leisure time. And we got this idea that playing can be a source of pleasure.” Often, parents left kids alone to swing and seesaw and spin without anyone telling them how. But another big shift happened in the 1960s.Many families left cities. They moved to the suburbs. Warsh says, “City officials tried to find ways to get families is to stay. They thought, let’s give kids creative play spaces.” Then, playground designers added art to spark imaginations.

There was only one problem. People started to notice that accidents happened on playgrounds. Lots of kids fell as they played. Keeping kids safe became a key design goal Therefore, soft mats covered hard ground. Plastic equipment with rounded comers replaced metal and concrete jungle gyms.

Little by little, playground designers got more creative. They value spaces where kids can play in lots of ways. “We want to give kids more control over their environment and the ability to make decisions.” says Warsh.

1. What does the underlined word “dodge” in Paragraph 1mean?

A．Ride.

B．Feed.

C．Catch.

D．Avoid.

2. What happened to the playgrounds in the 1960s?

A．artistic elements could be found in the playgrounds.

B．More and more playgrounds were built in the suburbs.

C．The number of equipment in the playgrounds decreased.

D．Kids had the freedom to play independently on playgrounds.

3. What led to the decline of metal and concrete structures?

A．Lack of materials.	B．Safety concern.
C．Artistic preference.	D．Environmental protection.

4. What is the main idea of this passage?

A．The evolution of playground equipment over time.

B．The historical development of playgrounds in cities.

C．The outdoor activities which are suitable for children.

D．The importance of outdoor play for kids’ development.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. When did the museum reopen?

A．In 2004.

B．In 2008.

C．In 2012.

2. Which exhibit will focus on Asian culture next year?

A．World View.

B．Moving Arena.

C．Life on Earth.

3. What attracts visitors most in the museum?

A．The periodical show.

B．The expert talk.

C．The interactive exhibit.

4 . 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。

On Tuesday in Gaomi, Shandong province, a new museum opened to visitors     1     (honor) Mo Yan’s achievements. Mo Yan,     2     was born in Gaomi in 1955, won the Nobel Literature Award in 2012, and is known     3     writing stories rooted in his home and the land.

“Most of the stories I tell are true and have happened in Gaomi,”     4     author said at the opening ceremony for the Mo Yan Literature and Art Museum,     5     (add) that he hopes the museum will become a place for international literary exchange and a     6     (culture) home for Gaomi locals.

The museum contains versions of his books in different     7     (language), as well as manuscripts, and award medals and certificates. It will host literary events and tours for students too.

Mo Yan also said that many famous writers were born in Shandong and he hopes that the museum will contribute to     8     (draw) them together. Writer Feng Jicai     9     (attend) the opening ceremony. “A big tree of literature has grown, and the earth     10     it grows helps it to develop. The museum is the earth for us to find out roots to interpret Mo Yan and learn more about him,” he said. “It also shows how people love and respect him.”

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. During which month does Water World close?

A．February.

B．March.

C．April.

2. What is the film about?

A．The sea.

B．The animals.

C．The water sports.

3. Where can visitors get toys and books?

A．In the Visitor Center.

B．In the shop.

C．In a rest room.

4. Who can enjoy special prices at Water World?

A．The elderly.

B．Children under 4.

C．School groups.

6 . 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.

7 . 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。

Old Buildings across City Revived by Industry Parks

The Longfu Temple community in Beijing, a booming commercial center dating back six centuries, has become a trendy spot for young people to visit exhibitions, bookstores and enjoy coffee. It is one of the traditional     1     (landmark) in the Chinese capital to undergo transformation, adopting     2       modernized and technological look, and     3     (gain) a new life.

Longfu Temple, built in the Ming Dynasty, was     4     (historic) the core commercial district of the capital. In recent years, through the preservation of its appearance and urban renewal, Longfu Temple     5     (consider) as an important part of the cultural belt in the nearby Forbidden City.

Jintai Share Space Cultural Bell Tower was unveiled as a characteristic cultural industry park and also as a young creative lifestyle service community,     6     cultural and creative workshops and     7     (share) offices are gathered, unlocking a new map to explore Beijing’s modern culture.

In addition to expanding and strengthening cultural industry parks, Beijing aims to become the capital of performing arts to drive the     8     (grow) of the cultural sector. Many old theaters and opera houses have undergone renovations,     9     new facilities have been created to provide a suitable environment     10     the production and performance of these grand shows.

8 . 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。

Beijing Olympic Forest Park,     1     lies on the northern end of Beijing’s north south central meridian (子午线), is the largest public green space ever built in Beijing.     2     (establish) as part of the Olympic Green for the 2008 Summer Games, the park is surrounded by an ultra-urban environment of high-density development and high-volume traffic.

The design mixes traditional Chinese landscape arts and principles that emphasize the harmony between humans and nature. At     3     same time, modern ecological concepts and techniques were widely employed in the park. This is a focused effort     4     (help) achieve goals of zero waste and zero stormwater discharge. Since completion, the park     5     (become) an important public green space that provides recreation, educational opportunities, and environmental benefits to Beijing     6     (resident) and visitors.

More than 2 million plants were installed in the park,     7     (include) more than 100tree species and 80 shrub species, along with grassland and wetland species. They are considered as     8     (incredible) important. The park animals are mainly birds, with over 176species of birds in total. What makes people     9     (please) is that the population is growing.     10     this sense, for the landscape architects, designers and engineers who worked on the project, it provides an opportunity to renew the endangered habitats and protect local wildlife and its long-term target is to form a sustainable environment and a multi-functional public park.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What has recently been done to the space?

A．A new bathroom has been added.

B．A private office has been built.

C．The walls have been painted.

2. What is the man most interested in about the space?

A．The position.

B．The rent.

C．The size.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where does the woman work?

A．In a transport business.

B．In a shopping centre.

C．In a hospital.

2. How will the woman go to work?

A．By car.

B．By bus.

C．By train.

3. What is the man’s opinion on parking in Broadgreen?

A．It is costly.

B．It is easy.

C．It is hard.

4. What is the disadvantage of Broadgreen?

A．It is far from the shopping places.

B．There is a lot of noise.

C．The rents are high.