1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. When was Lockley House built?

A．In the sixteenth century.

B．In the seventeenth century.

C．In the eighteenth century.

2. What can people see at the top of the stairs?

A．Books.

B．Guns.

C．pictures.

3. What can people do in the Great Hall ?

A．Play tennis.

B．Have a swim.

C．Enjoy some concerts.

4. What is the speaker mainly talking about?

A．Visiting an old building.

B．Describing a famous queen .

C．Seeing a collection of old books.

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What kind of food did Anna choose?

A．Italian food.

B．French food.

C．Japanese food.

2. What was the environment like at the restaurant?

A．Relaxing.

B．Terrible.

C．Noisy.

3. What does the speaker think of the meal?

A．Unfresh.

B．Expensive.

C．Tasteless.

3 . Birmingham is the second largest city of the United Kingdom. It lies near the geographic center of England. It’s one of England’s major industrial and commercial areas. Here’re some places in Birmingham you may be interested in living in.

Solihull

Located 7.5 miles southeast of Birmingham, Solihull offers the best of both worlds for the perfect combination of city and country living. With several top-rated schools, Solihull is a perfect location for families, and with over 1,500acres of parks, there’re plenty of green spaces to keep the kids entertained as well. With easy transport links into Birmingham, it’s a great choice for commuters (通勤人员) and what’s more, Birmingham Airport is located in Solihull.

Erdington

Situated five miles northeast of the city center, Erdington has to be one of the best places to live in and around Birmingham. This is a very well-connected city suburb, with easy motorway access, great bus links and a railway station on the Cross City Line.

Digbeth

If you’re looking to buy your first home in Birmingham, Digbeth could be the perfect choice. The area is a hub for the creative industry, with the Custard Factory and Fazeley Studios both hosting a huge variety of digital and cultural businesses. It’s very tolerant of all kinds of culture, making it one of the most dynamic places to live in.

Edgbaston

Edgbaston is one of the richest areas in Birmingham, well-known for its green spaces and Birmingham Botanical Gardens. There’re many other attractions for those not interested in sports, including the pretty Victorian campus of Birmingham University and multiple Michelin-starred restaurants. It is a suitable place to live in.

1. What’s special about Solihull?

A．It is very suitable for the old.

B．It has the largest park in Birmingham.

C．It is the trading center of Birmingham.

D．It shows the mix of rural and urban life.

2. Which place presents cultural diversity?

A．Digbeth.	B．Erdington.
C．Edgbaston.	D．Solihull.

3. What is the author trying to persuade readers to do in Birmingham?

A．Attend university.	B．Go on a tour.
C．Buy houses.	D．Start businesses.

4 . 听下面一段长对话，回答小题。
1. Where might the woman know about the house?

A．On the Internet.

B．From an advertisement.

C．In a magazine.

2. Where is the house located?

A．It’s 10 minutes’ walk to the train station.

B．It’s 10 minutes’ walk to the shop center.

C．It’s 5 minutes’ walk to the shop center.

3. What are the bedrooms like?

A．They are big.

B．They are garden-style.

C．They are bright.

5 . Morgan Hartman was born with both physical and cognitive (认知的) disabilities. For years though, she lacked a diagnosis (诊断). One thing she did have: a happy spirit. Her dad, Cordon Hartman, never wanted to see that spirit dulled. But unfortunately, at times it was.

“In 2006, we were on a family vacation where I watched Morgan not be able to participate in a pool activity with three other children, and it was simply because of her lack of expression,” Gordon said. “It almost puts a lump (肿块) in your throat because it gives you a sad feeling that all Morgan wanted was to participate. She just wanted to play.”

After seeing this, Gordon started on a quest to create a space where no one felt left out. His idea: an inclusive theme park. He had experience as a builder and enlisted help from other experts to turn his dream into what is now Morgan’s Wonderland. The park, opened in 2010, is believed to be the only one like it in the world and it has expanded to a sports center and camp with an outdoor adventure park. Across all the recreation areas, all are fully accessible to everyone with physical and mental disabilities.

Gordon has seen firsthand how an accessible theme park can change lives through joy. “I met a couple from Mexico City. And they had never had a chance to, because of their special needs, ever a chance to play in water together. They heard about it and came here. They cried with me and talked to me about how this was the most wonderful opportunity they ever had,” he said.

Morgan’s Wonderland has welcomed visitors from dozens of countries and all 50 states of the USA — and those with disabilities enter for free. “It’s the small things that make the big difference: Having fun,” Gordon said. “Here at Morgan’s Wonderland and all the different Morgan’s venues, you don’t watch. You participate.”

1. Why couldn’t Morgan participate in the pool activity?

A．She was not diagnosed.

B．She couldn’t express herself.

C．Her father hated seeing her dulled.

D．Other children wouldn’t play with her.

2. What is unique to Morgan’s Wonderland?

A．It provides outdoor activities.

B．It’s for people with special needs.

C．It’s a sports center with only one like it.

D．It’s the largest adventure park in the world.

3. The author mentioned the couple in paragraph 4 to show________.

A．Gordon’s generosity

B．the popularity of the park

C．the influence of the park

D．Gordon’s success in business

4. What can be inferred about the park?

A．It has expanded to 50 states.

B．It is free of charge for all visitors.

C．Full accessibility makes it appealing.

D．People aren’t allowed to watch activities in it.

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Whose birthday was celebrated last Sunday?

A．Anna’s.

B．Jason’s.

C．The waiter’s.

2. What kind of food did Anna choose?

A．Italian food.

B．French food.

C．Japanese food.

3. What was the environment like at the restaurant?

A．Relaxing.

B．Terrible.

C．Noisy.

4. What does the speaker think of the meal?

A．Unfresh.

B．Great.

C．Tasteless.

7 . Some of the wonder buildings are known for their beautiful construction, while others track their history from ancient times. There are some buildings in the world which are attractive and look really amazing.

Shenzhen International Airport Terminal（航站楼）

Shenzhen International Airport Terminal is in China. This building is a wonder of Italian architects（建筑师）Massimiliano and Doriana Fuksas. Thanks to these two architects who created the design of Terminal 3 of Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport in a highly creative and wonderful way, the building reflects the sunlight from its inside during the daytime.

The La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science

The La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science is an eye-catching building. The design of this building was given by Architects of Lyons in France. The building was constructed in a hexagonal（六角形的）shape, having six floors. It is one of the best medical colleges of Melbourne, Australia.

De Rotterdam

De Rotterdam is one of the best constructed buildings of Netherland. The architect, Rem Koolhaas gave it an ideal and beautiful look. This is one of the largest buildings of Europe. It has three mix-style towers, beautiful accommodation（住宿）areas, the commercial center, the conference hall, restaurants and cafes for the visitors. It also has an indoor swimming pool where lots of people enjoy different water games in summer.

The Roof Gardens Kensington

You can give any name to this restaurant, but what it is known for is its special style of construction. The locals name “The Roof Gardens Kensington” a dreamy and romantic place for the visitors. It is much more expensive but the food served at this restaurant is indetective in terms of its taste and quality.

1. What can we learn about Terminal 3 of Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport?

A．Sunlight can be reflected from its inside.

B．The design of the terminal once won a prize.

C．It offers many kinds of global special foods.

D．It was designed by a world famous architect.

2. Who may prefer to visit De Rotterdam more?

A．One who enjoys playing all kinds of water games.

B．One who prefers food with wonderful taste and quality.

C．One who studies different styles of doors and windows.

D．One who dreams enjoying a lovely and romantic dinner.

3. What does the underlined word “indefective” in the last paragraph probably mean?

A．Unaffordable.	B．Perfect.
C．Unnecessary.	D．Reasonable.

8 . Four homes built using everyday objects

Can newspapers and bottles be used as building materials? After touring these four homes built using these objects, you might just believe the answer is yes.

Plastic Bottle Village, Bocas del Toro

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Truer words could not describe Robert Bezeau’s project which began in 2012. After collecting tens of thousands of bottles, Bezeau recruited a team of locals to construct a building using the unwanted materials.

The Bottle Houses, Cape Egmon, Prince Edward Island

The Bottle Houses on Prince Edward Island, Canada, are the creation of Edouard T. Arsenault and his daughter Rejeanne. The father and daughter began construction in 1980. Over the months, they collected empty bottles, and by 1981 they opened the house to the public. Since then, the building has remained open to visitors, with sunny days being the best time to visit.

Earthship Biotecture, Taos, New Mexico

Michael Reynolds built his first Earthship when he was 23 years old. Starting out with nothing more than empty bottles, Reynolds set out to create a home that was not only sustainable, but also easy enough for someone without a construction background to build. Earthship Biotecture offers nightly stays. Self-guided tours are also available.

The Paper House, Rockport, Massachusetts

When Elis F. Stenman built his summer home in 1922, he turned to paper for materials. The design has proven to be quite durable, as it’s still standing nearly 100 years later. The home has been open to visitors since the 1930s, and only began charging 10 cents per person in 1942 when it became a museum. Today visitors can experience the Paper House for themselves for $2 for adults and $1 for children.

1. What do we know about Plastic Bottle Village?

A．It was designed by Bezeau.	B．It was finished in 2012.
C．It became trash finally.	D．It was built for a team of locals.

2. Where can visitors spend the night?

A．In the Bottle Houses.	B．In the Paper House.
C．In an Earthship.	D．In Plastic Bottle Village.

3. What is special about the museum in Rockport?

A．It is constructed by a Canadian family.	B．It is used to collect rubbish.
C．It is free for children.	D．It is made of paper.