1 . 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。

A lot of the growth of the street libraries can be due to the Covid pandemic (新冠疫情).In Hervey Bay, Denise Campbell set up her library during the lockdown (封禁). Her     1     (neighbor) were used to borrowing books from her extensive library and she saw this as a way     2     (keep) it going. “It just helped our street to still communicate     3     each other although we weren’t able to go to each other s houses,” she said. Her library also provided puzzles and games,     4     attracted many kids.

“Those adult readers didn’t like going to the library in     5     beginning, but it gave    6     (they) an easier way to get through the lockdowns. It was nice to be able to give back, and I     7     (feel) that improved my spirits at the time as well.”

These Little Street Libraries provided a     8     (value) service during the pandemic and the popularity has not decreased. People use them to find books on specific hobbies like cooking and children are developing a love of reading books. It is more convenient than     9     (go) to a bookstore or a brick -and-mortar library. But even more     10     (important), with a shared interest, the libraries are bringing communities closer together.

2 . This is Liu Fei’s room. It’s a small but nice and tidy room. On the wall, there are two maps. One is a map of China, the other is of the world. There’s also picture of platypus(鸭嘴兽). It’s an ancient animal. Platypuses have lived on the Earth(地球) for about 25,000,00 years. Liu Fei loves them very much. There’s a desk in front of the window and on the desk there is a clock. Near the clock there is a glass. There’s some water in it. And there are two pencils, one pen and some books on the desk too. There is a chair on the floor and under the chair there’s a ball. Liu Fei often studies (学习) in his room and he likes his room very much.

1. Liu Fei’s room is________.

A．big and nice

B．small but nice

C．big but bad

D．small and bad

2. There is some________in the glass.

A．milk

B．water

C．tea

D．orange

3. There are some books________.

A．on the chair

B．on the desk

C．on the floor

D．on the wall

4. The underlined word ancient here means________in Chinese.

A．古老的

B．稀有的

C．现代的

D．有趣的

5. The best title(标题) for the passage is________.

A．Liu Fei’s desk

B．A good student

C．An animal

D．Liu Fei’s room

3 . 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。

Do you know the place Jinli? It’s a street     1     (lie) in Chengdu, Sichuan. The street has a long history and is rich     2    traditional Chinese culture.

The street is about 550 meters long. You can see some ancient-style     3     (building) along the well-known street. Years ago, Jinli     4     (view)   as   the   “National Top Ten City Commercial Pedestrian Street (商业步行街)”. Each year, a large number of travelers come to the street to enjoy    5     (they), especially during the Spring Festival.

There are many restaurants     6    special snacks are offered. In this street, you’ll be attracted by local snacks, which will make your mouth water. One well-known local snack is San Da Pao, which is made of rice, brown sugar, and so on. Some other    7     (equal) attractive local snacks provided in Jinli include boiled dumplings. All of them are delicious and are waiting for you     8     (taste).

In addition to the delicious snacks, there are many other     9     (impress) attractions in Jinli. If you have time, pay     10    visit to this street and have fun.

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What was the relationship between Pete and Ruth in the beginning?

A．Shop owner and customer.

B．Teacher and student.

C．Schoolmates.

2. When did Pete and Ruth start selling fresh foods?

A．In 1989.

B．In 1990.

C．In 1995.

3. Why did Pete and Ruth borrow money from the bank?

A．To open a supermarket.

B．To build a food factory.

C．To buy themselves a house.

4. Who opened a coffee shop inside the supermarket?

A．Pete.

B．Ruth.

C．Ruth’s friend.

5 . Libraries are the temple for book lovers, the main source of knowledge and wisdom. Here are the biggest libraries in the world.

The Library of Congress

The Library of Congress in the US is the biggest library in the world, whose collections are from all around the world. The library has a collection of 32 million cataloged books. It receives 22,000 copies per day from the publication produced in the US. Some of the major works stored in the library are Rough Draft of the Declaration of Independence, the world’s most famous architectural designs and so on.

The British Library

The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is the second biggest library in the world. It holds 150 million items from different countries. It receives 8,000 copies per day from the publication produced in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Its collection includes 14 million books. Every year over 3 million items are added to the library. The major highlights of the library collection are Diamond Sutra and Alice’s Adventures under Ground.

Library and Archives (档案馆) Canada (LAC)

Canada has the third biggest library in the world. The library holds 20 million books, 24 million photographs and a lot of digital works. Its collection includes The Proclamation of the Canadian Constitution Act, the British North America Act and many more precious works.

The New York Public Library (NYPL)

It is the fourth largest library in the world. It is the public library having 87 branches. The library has a collection of 53 million items. It also has four research libraries which are open to the general public. You can ask and discover about anything on the official website of NYPL.

1. Which of the following works is stored in the Library of Congress?

A．The British North America Act.

B．Alice’s Adventures under Ground.

C．Rough Draft of the Declaration of Independence.

D．The Proclamation of the Canadian Constitution Act.

2. How many new items does the British Library receive every year?

A．About 22,000.	B．More than 8,000.
C．About 14 million.	D．More than 3 million.

3. Which library owns an official website where you can search for all information?

A．Library and Archives Canada.	B．The Library of Congress.
C．The New York Public Library.	D．The British Library.

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。

Many cities have live music in their parks during the summer. But there’s a park in Denmark     1     people can hear music all year round — not on a stage but among the trees.

As part of     2     art project for public in Aalborg, trees in the Park of Music host the music once     3     (perform) by musicians at the nearby cultural center. It all started in the 1980s when the city asked visiting musicians to plant a tree     4     a memorial (纪念物) of their excellent and     5     (impress) performances.

Since then, over 80 trees     6     (plant) by musicians worldwide. In 2012, some of the trees became playable. It works like this.     7     (simple) press the button on the plaque (匾牌) bearing a musician’s name next to the tree, and people     8     (hear) a piece of the musician’s music.

All kinds of music from     9     (artist) like Sting can be heard. The trees are “played” about 300,000 times a year,     10     (show) the popularity of the art project.

7 . Four Pet-Friendly Hotels

Montage Palmetto Bluff

Location: Bluffton, South Carolina

Price: $150 pet fee, rooms start at $645 a night

In this great riverside hotel, your pet will be treated to a fancy pet bed, toy gifts, and a special menu. For you there’re spa treatments, golf and eight dining experiences. With 20,000 acres (英亩) to explore, you and your dog can spend hours visiting and playing.

Kinship Landing

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Price: $49 per night pet fee, rooms start at $249 a night

Inside this new hotel, you’re greeted with hundreds of green plants, along with an event space that houses nearly a forest. You can also order your dog a bowl made with sweet potatoes and eggs at the hotel’s café, and then head out to travel in the Rocky Mountains.

Inn By The Sea

Location: Cape Elizabeth, Maine

Price: $544 a night in a pet-friendly single-bedroom room, 2-night stay required

In the hotel, book the pet package, and your dog will receive a personalized bed and a toy dog, a bowl, and an evening selection from the pet menu. You will be provided with a list of nearby walking paths and pet-friendly beaches. The hotel also gives a temporary (临时的) home to dogs that are looking for their forever families. 154 have been adopted (领养) by guests.

Kimpton Sawyer Hotel

Location: Sacramento, California

Price: No pet fee; rooms start at $249 a night

There’s no limit on pets you can bring — so pack up your dog and your cat. Awaiting them will be pet beds, food, water bowls and a list of pet-friendly restaurants and parks. When the free nightly wine party begins in the hall, your pet can join you for socializing.

1. Which hotel provides chance to explore the mountains?

A．Kinship Landing.	B．Montage Palmetto Bluff.
C．Inn By The Sea.	D．Kimpton Sawyer Hotel.

2. What is special about Inn By The Sea?

A．Its guests can take pets to the party.	B．Its guests might adopt a pet there.
C．It offers spa treatments to its guests.	D．It serves pets sweet potatoes and eggs.

3. Where will you go if you want to save money?

A．To Bluffton, South Carolina.	B．To Sacramento, California.
C．To Cape Elizabeth, Maine.	D．To Colorado Springs, Colorado.