1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the man often talk about?

A．The news in the paper.

B．The trouble with his roommate.

C．The trouble with the apartment owner.

2. Who left the front door open for the whole night?

A．The man.

B．The woman.

C．The man's roommate.

3. What kind of house does the man want to move into?

A．A house near town.

B．A quiet house far from town.

C．A big house in the countryside.

4. What does the woman think of the manager of her building?

A．Careful.

B．Mean.

C．Friendly.

2 . Every Saturday morning, at 9 am, more than 50,000 runners set off to run 5km around their local park. The Parkrun phenomenon began with a dozen friends and has inspired 400 events in the UK and more abroad. Events are free, staffed by thousands of volunteers. Runners range from four years old to grandparents; their times range from Andrew Baddeley’s world record 13 minutes 48 seconds up to an hour.

Parkrun is succeeding where London’s Olympic “legacy” is failing. Ten years ago on Monday, it was announced that the Games of the 30th Olympiad would be in London. Planning documents pledged that the great legacy of the Games would be to level a nation of sport lovers away from their couches. The population would be fitter, healthier and produce more winners. It has not happened. The number of adults doing weekly sport did rise, by nearly 2 million in the run-up to 2012-but the general population was growing faster. Worse, the numbers are now falling at an accelerating rate. The opposition claims primary school pupils doing at least two hours of sport a week have nearly halved. Obesity has risen among adults and children. Official retrospections continue as to why London 2012 failed to “inspire a generation.” The success of Parkrun offers answers.

Parkun is not a race but a time trial: Your only competitor is the clock. The ethos welcomes anybody. There is as much joy over a puffed-out first-timer being clapped over the line as there is about top talent shining. The Olympic bidders, by contrast, wanted to get more people doing sports and to produce more elite athletes. The dual aim was mixed up: The stress on success over taking part was intimidating for newcomers.

Indeed, there is something a little absurd in the state getting involved in the planning of such a fundamentally “grassroots”, concept as community sports associations. If there is a role for government, it should really be getting involved in providing common goods-making sure there is space for playing fields and the money to pave tennis and netball courts, and encouraging the provision of all these activities in schools. But successive governments have presided over selling green spaces, squeezing money from local authorities and declining attention on sport in education. Instead of wordy, worthy strategies, future governments need to do more to provide the conditions for sport to thrive. Or at least not make them worse.

1. According to Paragraph1, Parkrun has_____.

A．gained great popularity	B．created many jobs
C．strengthened community ties	D．become an official festival

2. The author believes that London’s Olympic “legacy” has failed to_____.

A．boost population growth	B．promote sport participation
C．improve the city’s image	D．increase sport hours in schools

3. Parkrun is different from Olympic games in that it_____.

A．aims at discovering talents	B．focuses on mass competition
C．does not emphasize elitism	D．does not attract first-timers

4. With regard to mass sport, the author holds that governments should_____.

A．organize “grassroots” sports events	B．supervise local sports associations
C．increase funds for sports clubs	D．invest in public sports facilities

5. The author’s attitude to what UK governments have done for sports is_____.

A．tolerant	B．critical
C．uncertain	D．sympathetic

3 . 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.

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 . 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.

7 . 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.

8 . 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.

9 . 语法填空

In today’s global village, multiculturalism is normal. But one neighbourhood in particular claims to be one of     1    (diverse) places in the world,     2     is Queens, New York. Almost all residents in Queens are     3     (migrate), who may be born in another country and come from 100 different     4    (nation) and speak almost 150 different languages. No racial or ethnic group is a     5    (major) here. There may be other neighbourhoods with even more foreign-born residents, but only here do people     6    (find) so many different cultures, nationalities, and ethnicities all in one place like Madras, the     7    (south) part of India, South Korea and German. A 2001 study     8    (measure) diversity used a simple idea that how likely it is that two randomly     9    (select) people have different backgrounds. In their study, Queens scored highest in the United States, which is universally acknowledged     10     fair claim.

10 . 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.