2 . 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.

3 . 听下面一段长对话，回答小题。
1. How much rent would the man like to pay every month?

A．£400.

B．£800.

C．£950.

2. What is an advantage of the flat?

A．It’s convenient for shopping.

B．It’s in a quiet neighborhood.

C．It’s next to the man’s college.

3. What is the man going to do tomorrow?

A．Find another flat.

B．Move into the flat.

C．Check on the flat.

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。

When it comes to animals in China, one iconic creature springs to mind: the black and white giant panda. This national animal is     1     (extreme) rare and protected by the Chinese government. In the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, also     2     (call) Chengdu Panda Base, you’ll be able to see these soft, clumsy (笨拙的) creatures carefully protected.

Chengdu Panda Base     3     (consider) an important institution for panda research nowadays. Built in 1987 to care for rescued wild pandas, the open-air reserve is one of China’s most popular     4     (destination). It is remarkably successful at introducing new pandas into wild populations and mainly focuses     5     the conservation of pandas.

Try to visit in the morning     6     the pandas are most active. Feeding takes place around opening time at 8 am, although you’ll see them eating in the late afternoon, too. Pandas spend most of their afternoons     7     (sleep), particularly during the height of midsummer.

As well as living, breathing pandas, there are some     8     (amaze) panda information centers and museums explaining how to protect pandas from     9     (extinct). A visit to the base is a perfect learning opportunity for adults and children alike to get closer to     10     lovely creature.

5 . 语法填空

Hutongs are the many little alleys that connect the courtyards of     1     (tradition) houses. They are a feature of ancient Chinese architecture. Nowadays, hutongs also refer to the courtyards and the communities there. Most of Beijing’s hutongs were built between the 13^th and 19^th    2     (century). The Emperors during these periods built hutongs to help keep control over the city. They were then able to place guards at the entrances of the     3     (vary) of hutongs, making it easier to keep     4     eye on people’s movements. People’s houses     5     (build) facing each other around courtyards,    6     people supported each other, and shared the joy and sorrow, and played together. Towards the end of the Qing Dynasty, hutongs were built     7     (house) the increasing population, but they were     8     (poor) made. After the People’s Republic of China was founded, the government undertook the preservation of many hutongs. Hutongs,    9     (show) that Beijing is truly ancient     10     modern, are important and are loved by the tourists.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the woman complain about?

A．The noise.

B．The weather.

C．The traffic.

2. How does the woman feel about her living conditions?

A．The flat is too old.

B．The flat is too dirty.

C．The flat is overcrowded.

3. What is the woman going to do next year?

A．Move to a new house.

B．Change her job.

C．Buy a new car.

9 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What will the listeners do at the Santa Clara Convention Center?

A．Watch games.

B．Play football.

C．Have a meeting.

2. How is the group travelling?

A．By bus.

B．By car.

C．On foot.

3. What will make the listeners excited?

A．Lunch.

B．Players.

C．Games.

4. What is the purpose of the talk?

A．To introduce a stadium.

B．To attract more visitors.

C．To explain travel arrangements.

10 . 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。

I was studying English literature in Italy, and I had to study in an English-speaking country for one year as part of the course. I     1     (offer) a chance to go to Boston University and I took it.

As soon as I saw Boston, I fell in love with it. I live in a small city, and I’ve always wanted to live in a big city. Boston was exactly     2     I needed for my first-time-away-from-home. Boston is     3     (definite) a big city but not big enough     4     (make) you feel overwhelmed. The weather is also great and you get to enjoy all four     5     (season) in true New England style.

I stayed with a family.     6     (They) house was on Commonwealth Avenue,     7     is one of the busiest streets in Boston. It was great to be there as Boston University is spread out along Commonwealth Avenue. The only bad thing is that it’s a bit busy. One of my friends had to wear a cast for months after     8     (hit) by a car trying to cross Commonwealth Avenue — Boston is famous for its horrible drivers.

Boston is a great place to live as a college student. There are lots of universities in Boston. College students make up twenty percent of Boston’s population. This adds     9     the energy of the city, making it a(n)     10     (attract) place to live and study.