1 . There are some palaces in Europe that you may be interested to know about.

Royal Palace of Madrid, Spain

It takes the title of the largest European palace by floor area and it is one of the largest palaces in the world. The Royal Palace of Madrid was built in the 18th century by order of Philip V on the site of the old Alcázar fortress, a former Moorish castle. With over 135,000 square metres and 3,418 rooms, it has seeded centuries of Spanish history. It is one of the few official seats of a head of state that is open to the public.

Royal Palace of Brussels, Belgium

It is a historic and the most wonderful building in Brussels, Belgium, next to Brussels Park. The Royal Palace of Brussels is the King’s main workplace, where he works daily with his staff. A tradition has been established since 1965 to open the Royal Palace of Brussels to the public normally from the 21 July until the beginning of September.

Pena Palace, Portugal

It is the most popular attraction in Sintra, Portugal, and the main reason why so many people visit the small mountain town less than one hour’s drive from the country’s capital city, Lisbon. The colorful palace perched upon a hill looks like something out of a fairy tale. Its yellow and bright red appearance makes Pena Palace one of the most picturesque places in Europe. The UNESCO World Heritage (遗产) site has a rich history that dates all the way back to the Middle Ages.

Palace of Venaria, Italy

It is a former royal living places and gardens located in Venaria Reale, near Turin in the Metropolitan City of Turin of the Piedmont region in northern Italy. It is one of the largest palaces in the world. It is one of the Residences of the Royal House of Savoy, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1997.

1. Which palace covers the largest floor area in Europe?

A．Royal Palace of Madrid.	B．Pena Palace.
C．Royal Palace of Brussels.	D．Palace of Venaria.

2. When can tourists visit the Royal Palace of Brussels?

A．In February.

B．In June.

C．In August.

D．In October.

3. What do Pena Palace and Palace of Venaria have in common?

A．They are both in Asia.

B．They are both small palaces.

C．They are both forty minutes’ drive from the capital.

D．They are both listed in the UNESCO World Heritage.

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1. Which of the following should be most suitable for a person with disabilities?

A．SUITES.	B．GUEST ROOMS.
C．ACCESSIBLE ROOMS.	D．EXECUTIVE LOUNGE.

2. Which of the following can set the New York Hilton Hotel apart from the rest?

A．The exploration of wilderness.	B．The reception of US presidents.
C．On demand HD entertainment.	D．Remote control curtains.

3. If you are charged $30 more at the New York Hilton Hotel than booking with a travel agency, how much will the hotel give back to you?

A．$80.

B．$50.

C．$30.

D．$ 20.

3 . Like many parts of modern life, you can go digital when it comes to food scales (秤). If you want digital scales with an LCD display, then obviously you’ll need batteries which can run out at the most inconvenient of times. But the advantages of digital scales are many, including an accurate button which allows you to instantly remove the weight of an empty bowl, so you don’t need to do any maths calculations (计算). Mechanical (机械的)scales on the other hand have a pleasingly old-school reliability about them and undoubtedly add a touch of the style of the past to any kitchen. Read on for our top picks of mechanical scales, and digital scales, and balance scales.

EK backlit scales

A backlit display is an attractive feature. In addition to its good looks, it has an oversize digital display that is easy to read.

CN folding kitchen scales

When space is limited in your kitchen, you sometimes don’t want to buy another kitchen item. Folding kitchen scale is your best choice.

DM traditional cast iron balance kitchen scales

Cooking and baking isn’t all about time efficiency. It’s also about memories and the simple enjoyment of doing something that connects you.

MF 3-in-1 digital scales

We love the one that makes life easier by performing many functions. One part is a traditional balance, one part is a mixing bowl, and one part is a measuring pot, and the grade of the bowl itself allows accurate measurement of the liquid.

There are plenty of good reasons to prepare the best kitchen scales for your kitchen set up. More importantly, the sense of loss because of inaccuracy can be avoided. If you’ve got young kids, using scales is also a great way to add to their knowledge of weights and measures and to do some basic maths with them.

1. What is the feature of a mechanical scale?

A．It has LCD display.

B．It needs batteries

C．It is a little inaccurate

D．It shows an old-fashioned style.

2. Which scales best suit people who have a small kitchen?

A．EK backlit scales

B．CN folding kitchen scales

C．DM traditional cast iron balance kitchen scales

D．MF 3-in- 1 digital scales

3. What can be promoted in kids by using scales?

A．Mechanics.

B．Mathematics.

C．Chemistry.

D．Physics.

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Located in one of Beijing’s most active art communities, the Loneliness (孤独) Museum is always very crowded.     1    , everyone who visits the museum says that they are lonely. Divided into 13 parts including an office at night, the last subway and a hospital, the museum displays (展出) over 1000 lonely stories from     2     people. There are many notes with words of encouragement and ways     3     with solitude (孤独) on the walls and the stairs. They may feel     4     after seeing them. One of the museum’s owners Fang Fang says that people who come to work in big cities like Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou may     5     lonely every now and then. So she wants to provide a     6     for them to relax. It     7     them that even though life is hard, there are lots of people like them. They are not alone.

    8     the development of technology, it is easier for people to get in touch with old friends and make new friends. However, young people are likely to feel lonely.

People may get used to loneliness as they get older     9     they experience important life events and life changes.

Luckily, our society is more tolerant (宽容的) towards this kind of young group, often encouraging them to face this crazy changing world     10    . In a room of the museum, with three bicycles, strangers can     11     together to light up the lights on the wall, which forms a sentence- “Loneliness comes together with love”.

5 . 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。

Stall holders (小摊贩) at     1     bustling night market in Dongyang, Zhejiang province, now have one less thing to worry about after the local trade union federation helped establish a child care center, which spend the same amount of time on a daily basis tending their youngsters as they do     2     (earn) bread and butter at night.

The center     3     (launch) in June on Zhenxing Road to help relieve the pressure on many of those running its 435 street stalls, many of     4     are migrant workers from around the country     5     local relatives to help take care of their children.

During a visit     6     (early) this year to the crowded and noisy market in the     7     (city) Wuning subdistrict, Mao Fenghua, head of the local trade union federation, found a child doing homework near a street stall. “The night market is noisy and crowded. It is hard for the children to keep their attention     8     (focus) on their studies with all the noise, and the parents will never be able to concentrate on their business     9     they have to look after their children,” she said.

Mao visited every stall along the road to learn about     10     (convenient) facing the parents. One of these was Xia Qiongfang, from Hubei province, who sells screen protectors for mobile devices at the night market alongside her husband.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where is the woman now?

A．In First Street.

B．In Main Street.

C．At the bus-stop.

2. Where is Bums Park?

A．At the first crossing.

B．On the other side of Main Street.

C．At the corner of Lincoln and Fifth.

3. How can the woman get to the park when at the crossing of First Street and Lincoln Street?

A．Turn right and go straight.

B．Go along First Street for a few minutes.

C．Turn left and walk two blocks.

7 . 根据汉语提示补全对话
A: Vienna Hotel. How can I help you?
B: I’d like to     1     (预订一个房间).
A: Certainly, sir. On what dates would you like to stay?
B: From the 4th to the 7th of November.
A: We have rooms with 2 single beds, double bed, and king bed available.     2     (你更喜欢哪一种?)
B: I’d like a king bed, please. Oh, and could I have a non­smoking room?
A: All of our rooms are non­smoking. Do you     3     (有其他特别要求?)
B: Yes, I’d like to have a room with a view. Oh, and a quiet room. I'll really need to get some rest.
A: That can certainly be arranged.
B: And does your hotel have Internet?
A:     4     (有免费的Wi­Fi) throughout the hotel for guests, and we also have computers and Internet in our business centre where you can use at no extra charge. May I have your name, sir?
B: John Peters.
A: Thank you, Mr Peters. So, I have you down for a room with a view and a king­size bed     5     (从11月4日到7日). Check­in time is after 12:30 p. m., and check­out time is before 11:00 a.m. All of our rooms come with a complimentary breakfast. May I ask how you would like to pay?
B:     6     (用信用卡).
A: OK, wait just a second, please...

8 . 听下面一段长对话，回答小题。
1. Where is the table?

A．In the middle of the restaurant.

B．On the band platform.

C．Near a window.

2. What is the man worried about?

A．Much noise from the street.

B．Loud music from the band.

C．Bad service of the restaurant.

9 . 听下面一段长对话，回答小题。
1. Why does the woman’s mother like going to the corner shop?

A．She is familiar with the shop owner.

B．There are more goods there.

C．Prices of the goods are lower.

2. Where is the new supermarket?

A．On Peace Road.

B．On Sunset Street.

C．On Guanghua Road.

3. What does the man think of online shopping?

A．Convenient.

B．Unsafe.

C．Cheap.

4. What is the woman’s payment method now?

A．Bank card.

B．Cash on delivery.

C．Cheque.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. When will the meeting be held?

A．On the 2nd.

B．On the 5th.

C．On the 7th.

2. What kind of room does the man usually use?

A．A small one.

B．A mid－sized one.

C．A large one.