1 . 请根据下面提示，写一篇有关未来的房子的短文。词数60—80。
1. 随着科学技术的发展，未来的房子在许多方面都是智能的。(development, smart)
2. 房子将配备一个中枢系统，根据周围环境的变化进行调整。(equip, adjustment)
3. 一旦它感觉到它的主人不舒适，房子可以自动调整，使环境舒适。(instant, detect, adjust)
4. 总之，毫无疑问，未来的房子将为我们提供一切便利。(conclusion, doubt, convenience)
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2 . 用现在进行时的被动语态完成下面的语段

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to our New City. Look! Many a building     1     (正在被建造) now in the centre of the city. More than one subway     2     also     3    (construct). It’s said that at least a new stadium and a new swimming pool     4     (design) by the City Construction Company. Well, as you can see, the trees and flowers     5     (正在被栽种) on each side of the roads.    6     (这座城市被规划) to be developed into a big city? The answer is yes. Imagine that you     7     (被带领着参观) the city again in the future. Aren’t you happy with that? Let’s just wait and see!

Wonders are being done every day. I am convinced that you will see a more fantastic New City in the future.

3 . 根据语境和所给词汇, 用本单元所学的时态填空

Our school was built in 1902. When I studied there, it     1     (be)famous throughout the country. By 1978, the school’s use     2     (change) several times. By the end of last century, our school     3     (become) a provincial model high school. When I graduated, our school     4     (win) many honors both at home and abroad. Before last year’s anniversary of the founding of our school, all the school buildings     5     (rebuild) and it is now larger and more beautiful than before.

4 . Top running routes in the USA

Holidays for some people are all about relaxing on the beach but for others, it’s important to be out and about. Walking and running holidays allow travellers to explore the beauty of a country and get plenty of fresh air without spending too much money. Here are some of the most beautiful running routes (路线) in the USA — you may want to give these a go.

Mammoth Lakes

An area favoured by athletes from all over the world, Mammoth Lakes offers amazing views and plenty of trails (小路) along with a healthy running community for active travellers to explore. Well-known track coaches Joe Vigil and Bob Larsen brought marathon superstars to the area in 2001 and ever since, it has trained 12 Olympians who have earned two Olympic medals as well as three major marathon wins.

Three Rivers Heritage Trail

Perfect for runners who like a bit of variety on their route, the Three Rivers Heritage Trail offers 24 miles of path going through a number of neighbourhoods, popular shopping and entertainment districts (娱乐区) and green space providing the perfect guide to the city on two feet.

Naples

Naples is well-known for its high-end shopping, world-class culture and high-class dining. The best running trail is along Gulf Shore Boulevard and Gordon Road, with views of the white sandy beaches and water, and some of Naples boutique hotels and holiday homes.

Barr Trail

The Barr Trail is a trail that began as a way to enter mining (采矿) areas on Pikes Peak and later developed into a tourist trail. It starts in Manitou Springs, a little tourist town just west of The Springs, and climbs to the top of Pikes Peak in about 12 miles and 7,400 feet of vertical (垂直的) gain. This is not an easy route so be sure to pack the right supplies and rest when you need to.

1. What might you experience in Mammoth Lakes?

A．Running like an Olympian.

B．Meeting your favourite stars.

C．Taking part in a major marathon.

D．Being trained by Joe Vigil and Bob Larsen.

2. On which route can runners eat delicious food?

A．Three Rivers Heritage Trail.

B．Barr Trail.

C．Mammoth Lakes.

D．Naples.

3. Which route provides different places and helps you know the city well?

A．Mammoth Lakes.

B．Barr Trail.

C．Naples.

D．Three Rivers Heritage Trail.

4. Which route passes along a coastline?

A．Naples.

B．Barr Trail.

C．Mammoth Lakes.

D．Three Rivers Heritage Trail.

5. Who might be interested in the Barr Trail most?

A．Coal miners.	B．Window shoppers.
C．Competitive swimmers.	D．Experienced adventurers.

5 . “美丽的自然风光、灿烂的历史古迹、绚丽的民族风情”使昆明远近闻名。假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Jim计划今年暑假到你的家乡昆明旅游。来信询问你关于昆明的一些基本情况。请你回信给Jim。
内容包括：
1. 描述昆明的基本的情况、天气等;
2. 推荐他去的附近地方;玉龙雪山(Yulong Snow mountain)、温泉、公园等
3. 邀请他来你家做客。
注意：
1. 词数100左右;       
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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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。

For Greek photographer George Doupas, Beijing is home now. During the past decade, he has been photographing the city, capturing its beauty     1     sharing these photos online and in exhibitions.

“This     2     (true) represents Beijing — the old and the new, nicely mixing together,” Doupas said while showing his photograph of the Zhihua Temple, a delicate Ming Dynasty building. It     3     (locate) in front of a modern office building, Galaxy SOHO, which features weaving bridges and interlocking passageways.

With rich historical heritage, Beijing     4     (be) an important center of traditional Chinese culture since the Ming Dynasty. Doupas often gets     5     (lose) in the city’s splendid ancient architecture. Meanwhile, he is also amazed by the modern city     6    (combine) high-end businesses and various industries. “It is fascinating to see a rapidly-developing city that invests so much effort in preserving its past, which is     7     I decided to pursue my career here,” he said.

Doupas is determined to continue with his career in China, hoping to serve as     8     bridge between China and the West. The     9     (display) that show his photos about Beijing have attracted a large audience in Greece and the Czech Republic.

“I call Beijing my home now,” he said, “I’ll keep sharing photos of China     10     the rest of the world.”

7 . Complete the passage with the correct forms of words.

There are     1    (current) six Disneyland Theme Parks in the world: Walt Disney World Resort (near Orlando, Florida), Disneyland Resort (Anaheim, California) Disneyland Paris, Tokyo Disney Resort Hong Kong Disneyland Resort,     2     Shanghai Disney Resort. Disneyland was the brainchild of Walt Disney (1901-1966), who wanted to provide a place for families to amuse     3    (they). He also had the problem that many people wanted to visit The Walt Disney Studios when they     4    (tour) southern California, but as The Walt Disney Studios at the time focused nearly entirely on     5    (make) animated films and had no sound stages,     6    (costume), or sets, there was very little to show visitors except a few men in small rooms hunched over drawing boards. After Disneyland Resort had been in     7     (operate) for several years, Walt Disney realised that the area around the park did not offer enough room for further expansion, and thus fulfil all his many dreams for the park,     8     included a futuristic planned community. For this reason, he began building Walt Disney World Resort in Florida as     9     vacation destination. However, Disney died of lung cancer before it could     10    (finish), and only a part of his final dream was ever realised.

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。

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.

9 . Touchdown spaces are simple work spaces that may be employed as a replacement for a larger office.     1    They can also refer to a cubicle (小隔间) in a business setup that provides a place for individuals to work. Rental agreements can be signed on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.

    2    One cubicle may have a telephone, some type of Internet access, a desk, and a chair. An overhead light may also be provided. In addition, the individual space will be supplied with any other items needed, such as printers, pencils, notepads, and other tools which are common in an office environment.

One ideal customer for a touchdown space is someone who is starting his or her own business and wants a space outside the home for work-related tasks.    3    However, renting a cubicle is often much less expensive and may include some of the amenities (便利设施) that come along with a rented office space.

A touchdown space is also taken advantage of by business people who are in town for a short period of time. Rather than working in a hotel room, the visiting business professionals will rent a desk for them during their stay in town.     4    

Not every city recently offers touchdown spaces as a replacement for larger offices.     5    One of the best ways of locating a rental touchdown space is identifying any business setup resources within the town locally.

A．However, the idea is really gaining more attention.

B．They can be a rented work space within a working office.

C．Doing so allows these people to separate work time from personal time.

D．Touchdown spaces often include a few basics needed for doing business.

E．In today’s office environments, different tasks require different work spaces.

F．Touchdown spaces, at the very least, require a table, a chair, and Internet access.

G．They usually have limited money, and renting even a small office is not practical.

10 . Even though these monuments are extremely well known, they hold secrets that not many people are aware of.

Empire State Building

On the 103rd floor of the Empire State Building in New York, there is a secret observation deck that not a lot of people know about. To access the balcony, you have to take a series of elevators and then a very steep, narrow staircase. The observation deck isn’t open to the public, but many celebrities have been photographed there.

Eiffel Tower

There is a secret apartment and office at the very top of the Eiffel Tower that has just recently become open to the public. In 1889, Gustave Eiffel, the engineer of this famous Paris landmark, built himself a private apartment and office. It has been restored and has wax models of Gustave, his daughter, and American inventor Thomas Edison on display.

Statue of Liberty

There is actually a room in the torch of the Statue of Liberty that showcases breathtaking views of the city. People used to be able to visit that room until 1916 when German agents blew up a nearby wharf (码头). The explosion sent broken pieces into the raised arm of Lady Liberty, making the staircase up to the hidden room unsafe.

Disneyland

Hardcore Disney fans might think they know all of the secrets of the park, a famous U.S. landmark, but many haven’t heard of Club 33. This exclusive restaurant is hidden behind an unmarked door in Disneyland’s New Orleans Square. If you want to dine here on your next trip to Disneyland, don’t get your hopes up. It costs $25,000 to join the club, plus an annual fee of $12,000.

1. What do the monuments have in common?

A．They are all in Europe.

B．They all have skyscrapers.

C．They are all the best-known.

D．They all hide little-known secrets.

2. Which of the four has the easiest access?

A．Disneyland.	B．Eiffel Tower.
C．Statue of Liberty.	D．Empire State Building.

3. Which can be used to replace the underlined word “exclusive” in the last paragraph?

A．Attractive.	B．Expensive.
C．Wonderful.	D．Beautiful.