1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where does the woman live?| A．In Apartment 205. | B．In Apartment 305. | C．In Apartment 503. |
| A．Her air conditioner is out of order. |
| B．She doesn’t know how to cook. |
| C．Her fridge doesn’t work again. |
2 . You won’t need to spend lots of money keeping your cats happy. These DIY cat toys are guaranteed to be satisfying. Here are some good ideas for common household items that can easily be turned into fun toys. You can visit our web page to find out the details.
Egg cartons (硬纸盒)
These can quickly be changed into a food puzzle for your furry friends. Simply put in some of your cats’ favourite biscuits and treats, and then close up the cartons. Place them on the floor and watch as your cats smell out the food and figure out how to get all the tasty snacks.
Cardboard boxes
We all know just how much cats love boxes. Your cats will naturally jump right in and claim the boxes for themselves, but you can take the boxes to the next level. Just add in an old towel or a blanket, and your cats will have a cosy place for sleep.
Old socks
Put those old socks to good use and keep your cats entertained for hours. Fill your socks halfway with balled-up paper or other material, and add in a little jingle bell for extra excitement. Then tie off the end with a string, and your cats’ new favourite toy is complete.
Plastic water bottles
Another creative idea for DIY cat toys is using empty plastic water bottles. Simply remove the cap and the label, and wash the bottles thoroughly. Fill it with a small amount of snacks, and let your cats bat it around to get the snacks. The noise and movement of the bottle will engage your cats’ natural hunting instincts and provide entertainment.
1. Why are these household items used?| A．To save space. | B．To reduce waste. |
| C．To entertain cats. | D．To protect cats. |
| A．Cats’ beds. | B．Cats’ playhouses. |
| C．Cats’ food containers. | D．Cats’ water bowls. |
| A．Egg cartons and cardboard boxes. | B．Cardboard boxes and old socks. |
| C．Old socks and plastic water bottles. | D．Plastic water bottles and egg cartons. |
1. What is on the right along the hall?
| A．The kitchen. | B．The dining room. | C．The toilet. |
| A．Next to Alex and Tom’s. | B．Opposite to Alex and Tom’s. | C．Next to Kevin’s. |
| A．From 6:30 to 7:00. | B．From 7:00 to 7:20. | C．From 7:20 to 7:30. |
| A．Cleaning his room. | B．Washing the dishes. | C．Washing his clothes. |
4 . People like to celebrate when they move into a new home. Maybe it’ s the first flat someone has owned, a couple’ s first home since getting married or maybe a growing family has moved to a bigger house. For whatever reason, the home is new. It represents a change and an exciting new beginning, with walls to paint, rooms to decorate and neighbors to meet. And what better way to meet people than to throw a party?
Parties to celebrate moving into a new home are called “house-warming” or “flat-warming” parties. If you think about it, they are appropriate names because an empty house with no people or furniture in it is a cold shell of a place. A house full of people, on the other hand, often requires some open windows or air conditioning to keep from getting too hot.
So what are house-warming parties like? Usually, the hosts invite their new neighbors as well as their friends. They usually provide some food and drinks and guests usually bring house-warming gifts. The gift might be something for the house，like a plant, or something for the guests to share, like a bottle of wine. There may be a dress code or theme. For example, if it is a “Hat Party”, people will wear unusual or funny hats. This helps break the ice by making people laugh. This makes it easier to meet new people and creates a fun and cheerful atmosphere.
There’ s an old saying that home is where the heart is. When people throw a house-warming party,they’ re opening their hearts as well as their homes to the people around them. So if you’ re ever invited by new neighbors to a house-warming, go! Then invite them to your home another time. Your home might already be warm, but new friends are the surest way to warm your heart.
1. People hold a house-warming party to celebrate ______.| A．finding a new job | B．having a new baby |
| C．getting married | D．moving into a new home |
| A．It’s the opposite of a house-cooling party. |
| B．A house or flat with people in it seems to be lively. |
| C．When people drink wine at these parties they get very warm. |
| D．At these parties there is always a fire that people sit around to warm themselves. |
| A．It means to get conversation flowing(流畅). |
| B．It means to make a hole in the ice through which to fish. |
| C．It means conversation is very difficult because people don’ t know each other. |
| D．It means the atmosphere at a house-warming party is very cold and unfriendly. |
| A．It can show your politeness to your neighbors. |
| B．Everyone should have a house-warming. |
| C．Making new friends will make you happy. |
| D．Inviting them will warm up your cold house. |
1. Where is the art exhibition?
| A．At an art gallery. | B．At a shopping mall. | C．At an exhibition center. |
| A．It is strange. | B．It is ordinary. | C．It is cool. |
| A．Contemporary paintings. | B．Classical paintings. | C．Chinese paintings. |
| A．The video section. |
| B．The sculpture section. |
| C．The photography section. |
| A．In a hotel. | B．In a restaurant. | C．In a repair shop. |
| A．The house plan. | B．The number of doors. | C．The picture of a house. |
8 . Whistler Olympic Park, having hosted ski jumping, cross-country skiing and biathlon (冬季两项) for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, remains an active centre for competitors, the local community and visitors. Located a short drive south of Whistler, the park offers activities and programs all year-round.
Winter at Whistler Olympic Park
Discover Whistler Olympic Park through cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, biathlon and more.
Find yourself in the park’s fantastic landscape and discover its Olympic history.
Take a lesson such as ski jumping in the youth program.
Gather around the outdoor open fire or in the warm Day Lodge restaurant after a day out in the snow.
Summer at Whistler Olympic Park
Open daily for tours, self-guided activities and sightseeing from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
There is a small park access fee ($15/vehicle). This fee is for the benefit of local, national and international Nordic athletes for summer and winter training. Free park entry for 2020/2021 season pass holders and non-motorized vehicles.
Tours
Olympic Biathlon Tour
Feel like an Olympian with this hands-on introduction to biathlon! On your walk to the shooting range, learn about the park’s sports and history. It also provides the best angle for taking photos of the Olympic monuments.
Take aim and shoot a real gun! In a mini race, including walking and running, get your heart rate up, stay focused and take aim to hit the targets!
Tour Dates: Daily from June 28—September 1, 2020
Ages: 8 and up (under 19 with an accompanying adult)
Pricing: Adult $55, Youth $45
E-Bike & Biathlon Adventure Tour
The comfortable electric assist mountain bikes have wide wheels for a smooth ride, and an electric motor to help you climb hills with ease.
Visit the Olympic monuments and enjoy breathtaking viewpoints, such as the Top of the World lookout with views of Black Tusk and surrounding mountain ranges.
Test your skills at the biathlon range, shooting at Olympic targets.
Tour Dates: Daily from June 28—September 1, 2020
Ages: 10 and up (under 19 with an accompanying adult)
Pricing: $95 per person
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1. Which group of visitors can enjoy free park entry?| A．Season pass holders. | B．Children under age 8. |
| C．Locals from the community. | D．Teenagers with parents. |
| A．Ride a bike around the lake. |
| B．Gather around the open fire. |
| C．Visit the Olympic monuments. |
| D．Photograph monuments at the best angle. |
| A．A sports and leisure centre. | B．Exciting sports adventures. |
| C．Year-round training programs. | D．History of an Olympic Park |
9 . When was the last time you went to your local library? Last week? A month ago? A year ago?
For many reasons, borrowing books from libraries seems to be in decline. With advances in technology, it is now possible for people to download and read whatever they like on electronic devices such as Kindles. It has been argued that doing this is cheaper than buying hard-copy books. They are also lightweight, making them ideal for travelling.
Call me old fashioned, but I’ve never got into the e-books: I like to have printed books lining my bookshelves; I love the smell of a new book; and I enjoy leafing through paper pages — as long as I avoid the paper cuts!
So, I prefer paper books, and I also prefer to own them myself. Libraries only lend books, so what use are they to someone like me, or to someone who only reads electronic books?
Personally, I still love libraries. They offer a quiet space to sit, read, think, do research…a real escape from the outside world. When I was at university, I frequently spent hours at the library and borrowed numerous journals, articles and other printed materials, as it was just too expensive to buy brand new books every week. Libraries are free!
Libraries often organize a series of interesting activities as well. My local library hosted actors, historians and other speakers during the town’s annual art and literature festival. Well-known authors are also invited to libraries to give speeches or lead discussions about their work. Events such as these are a great way to appeal to people of all ages in the community and encourage the use of libraries.
There are still many fantastic ways to use libraries — maybe we just need to be more awake to them!
1. What is the writer’s purpose of using question sentences in Paragraph 1?| A．To introduce the topic of the passage. |
| B．To make readers answer questions. |
| C．To give readers some advice. |
| D．To conduct a survey. |
| A．They are easy to buy. |
| B．They are cheap and easy to take. |
| C．They can be borrowed from libraries. |
| D．They are a waste of energy. |
| A．Libraries. | B．E-books. |
| C．Paper books. | D．Bookshelves. |
| A．The end of the library? |
| B．The reasons for my loving libraries! |
| C．Which is better, e-books or paper books? |
| D．The last time of visiting your local library! |
10 . ★LOUDOUN COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
Grades: Preschool-Grade 8
LCDS.org • 703-777-3841
Award-winning school features a low student-teacher ratio (比率). Courses include art, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), computer programming, languages, athletics, instruments. BYOT (Bring Your Own Technology), one-to-one program in fourth through eighth grades. It’s famous for its unique field trips.
★NYSMITH SCHOOL
Grades: 3 years-Grade 8
Nysmith.com • 703-552-2912
Top 10 in the world, fun, award-winning program, up to 4 grade levels of diversification (多样化) in reading and math classes, daily science, computers, logic, foreign languages, much more. 1:9 ratio. Minimal (最少的) homework. Hands-on experimental learning, a great attraction for students across the country. 2014 Tommy Award from TJ for the special achievement of Nysmith Alumni.
★FUSION ACADEMY TYSONS
Grades: 6-12
FusionTysonsCorner.com • 866-461-8039
Fusion Academy is a private middle and high school where all classes are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Here, positive relationships unlock students’ potential. Scheduling is personalized, and no homework goes home. Come soon to Tysons, Virginia, and achieve school & life balance.
★RANDOLPH-MACON ACADEMY
Grades: 6-12, Postgraduate
rma.edu • 540-636-5484
R-MA is a college-prep boarding school with Air Force JROTC, devoted to developing students of academic achievement, leadership, and responsible citizenship. With smaller classes — on average, 14-17 students per class — students at R-MA find themselves building their confidence because our teachers care about each student. Graduating classes have a 100% college acceptance rate and average over $56.6 million in college scholarships offers each year.
1. How does LOUDOUN COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL differ from the others?| A．It offers field trips. | B．It has a variety of courses. |
| C．It provides one-to-one classes. | D．It has award-winning programs. |
| A．It has no homework. | B．It is the world’s best school. |
| C．It is a frequent winner of the Tommy Award. | D．It gives them a chance to learn from experience. |
| A．NYSMITH SCHOOL. | B．FUSION ACADEMY TYSONS. |
| C．RANDOLPH-MACON ACADEMY. | D．LOUDOUN COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL. |
