1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the text mainly about?

A．Special meanings of some words in English.

B．The real meaning about home for Americans.

C．Different opinions about home in different countries.

2. What is considered first about home for most Americans?

A．Luxury.

B．Comfort.

C．Warmth.

3. What do Americans like their homes to reflect?

A．Their personal backgrounds.

B．Their personal education.

C．Their personal tastes.

4. What is special about an American house?

A．More sofas.

B．More chairs.

C．More bathrooms.

2 . THE BEST PARIS ART EXHIBITIONS IN 2022

Lovers of art and culture will be spoiled in Paris in 2022 with some excellent shows at the city’s impressive museums and galleries. We’ve rounded up 3 of the best Paris art exhibitions this year to attract you.

THE MOROZOV COLLECTION. ICONS OF MODERN ART

Fondation Louis Vuitton

One of this year’s flagship Paris art exhibitions, The Morozov Collection. Icons of Modern Art at Fondation Louis Vuitton shares 200 Impressionist and Modern art masterpieces from the collection of brothers Mikhail and Ivan Morozov, the first time it has travelled outside of Russia. Expect French works by Manet, Matisse, Monet, Pissarro, etc., alongside Russian talents such as Malevich, spanning the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

GAUDI

Orsay Museum

Gaudi is the first major show of Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi’s work in Paris in 50 years, honoring his novel art buildings. Exhibited at Orsay Museum, it digs into his love of space, decoration and color, captured in his extraordinary palaces, hotels and churches. It’s also a rare chance to see some of Gaudi’s furniture designs, never before shown in France.

CÉZANNE, THE LIGHTS OF PROVENCE

Lighting Studio

Kids will adore immersive (沉浸式的) digital art space Lighting Studio in the 11th district, where vivid images of artists’ works are projected around a former foundry (铸造厂), with videos and music combining to impressive effect. Offering an exhibition Cézanne, the Lights of Provence explores the life and works of French Post-Impressionist painter Paul Cézanne.

1. What do these art exhibitions have in common?

A．They are held in Paris.	B．Their artworks are from France.
C．They are based on a common theme.	D．Their artworks are first exhibited.

2. What can visitors see in the Morozov Collection?

A．Russian works.	B．Post-Impressionist art masterpieces.
C．Furniture designs.	D．Mikhail and Ivan Morozov’s paintings.

3. Which one is the best choice for a visitor with children?

A．Fondation Louis Vuitton.	B．Orsay Museum.
C．Lighting Studio.	D．A modern foundry.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the woman doing?

A．She is buying a house.

B．She is checking a house.

C．She is repainting the walls

2. What is the man’s requirement?

A．Keeping the walls clean.

B．Signing the agreement now.

C．Paying three years’ rent in advance.

3. How much will the woman pay?

A．$900.

B．$600.

C．$300.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What produces all the energy in BedZED?

A．Special boards.

B．The British climate.

C．The roofs of the buildings.

2. What contributes to the energy-saving BedZED?

A．The natural environment.

B．Shared work stations.

C．Back gardens.

3. What does the man like about BedZED?

A．The green lifestyle.

B．The parking space.

C．The public transportation.

4. How will Molly go home?

A．By underground.

B．By bike.

C．By car.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the woman have to find a new house?

A．The rent is too high for her.

B．Her old house will be taken back.

C．There is no bathroom in the old house.

2. What is the man’s suggestion?

A．Checking out university website.

B．Looking for a new house on the Internet.

C．Finding a house close to the subway station.

3. What can we learn about the man?

A．He also needs to find a house.

B．He also rents houses out.

C．He is very warm-hearted.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Which place does Vicky often go to?

A．The park.

B．The school.

C．The post office.

2. What does Vicky need to pay for?

A．The furniture.

B．The appliances.

C．The rent.

3. Who is Vicky probably talking to?

A．Her cousin.

B．Her friend.

C．A real estate agent.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What do we know about the apartment?

A．It is far from the tube.

B．It is fully furnished and near a park.

C．There is a computer and an old fridge in it.

2. What makes the man unsatisfied with the apartment?

A．The environment.

B．The bathroom.

C．The kitchen.

3. How much should the man pay for the first time?

A．$600.

B．$1,200.

C．$1,800.

4. How should the man pay for the first time?

A．In cash.

B．By credit card.

C．By cheque.

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the speaker talking about?

A．A village.

B．A game.

C．A house.

2. How many people live in Hilden?

A．About 25.

B．Around 200.

C．Over 300.

3. What can we know about the restaurant?

A．It is the highest building.

B．It is newly built.

C．It has a long history.

4. What is special about the people in Hilden?

A．They are tall.

B．They are humorous.

C．They are NBA players.

9 . Renting a home today is more popular than buying a house. You can choose an apartment for rent either on your own or with the help of a specialist from a rental agency.     1     After all, a professional will be able to protect the client from scammers(骗子) and select the best options for renting.

First of all, it will be necessary to determine the quality and variety of infrastructure(基础设施) in a particular area. You should find out what objects are located in the immediate neighborhood.     2    . A drug store, as well as a clinic or medical center should be located nearby.

If you plan to move into a rented apartment with children, you should find out which educational and preschool institutions are located nearby.     3    . They are needed so that residents can easily get to any area of the settlement using public transport.

You should also pay attention to the building itself, in which you plan to rent a home.     4    , which will allow you not to worry about noisy neighbors. The questions, like what problems the building has or how often the elevator breaks down, are also worth asking.

    5    . You should check the performance of all engineering systems. You should also find out how often the water is turned off in the building. Even the sockets(插座) should be checked. To do this, you can take a charger for your mobile phone with you. It will help determine the quality of electrical systems and the presence of wiring problems in specific locations.

A．It is your duty to help the neighbors

B．The second option is more preferable

C．It is better if it has thick enough walls

D．Special attention should be paid to the other details

E．Here are some simple ways to save money when renting

F．And near the house should be stations of public transport

G．It is desirable that there are shops with essential goods near the housing

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Who is the woman probably?

A．A saleswoman.

B．A house agent.

C．A secretary.

2. What does the man think of the kitchen?

A．It’s small.

B．It’s empty.

C．It’s new.

3. What will the woman check next?

A．Whether the furniture can be provided.

B．Whether the appliances can be fixed.

C．Whether the rent can be lowered.