1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the man say about his new neigbourhood?

A．There is no store nearby.

B．There is slight air pollution.

C．There is no heavy traffic.

2. How long does it take the man to drive to work?

A．For about 20 minutes.

B．For about 30 minutes.

C．For about 40 minutes.

3. How does the woman go to work every day?

A．By subway.

B．By bus.

C．By car.

4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?

A．A couple.

B．Neighbours.

C．Workmates.

2 . THE WORLD’S UNUSUAL AIRLINES

Pet Airways

Founded in 2009 in Delray Beach, Florida, Pet Airways was an airline specially designed for pets such as cats and dogs. Each plane could carry about 50 pets, with “Pet Attendants” checking on them every 15 minutes. The airline operated for about two years, serving a dozen US cities. In 2012, the airline ran into financial trouble and started canceling flights. It shut down completely the following year, after having ferried about 9,000 pets.

JPATS

Justice Prisoner and Alien Transportation System (JPATS) is the largest prison (监狱) transport network in the world. It is an airline of the US government that transports prisoners to and from detention centers, courts and prisons. It is sometimes also called “Con Air”. Although the airline is mainly used for a prison, it also takes part in military and state law operations.

Skytraders

Skytraders is an Australian airline that provides special air services for the Australian Federal Government. It was founded in 1979 and is headquartered at 180 Jersey Road, Woollahra, New South Wales, Australia. This airline offers flights to Antarctica. The airline was chosen because of its great safety systems. An ACJ (Airbus Corporate Jet) is operated between Hobart and a hard glacier (冰川) runway near Casey Station.

Janet Airlines

Janet Airlines, commonly known as Janet, is an unofficial name given to top-secret aircraft that carry high-ranking officials to Special Access Facilities. The airline can be seen serving the mysterious Area 51 and Tonopah Test Range. The passengers in Janet Airlines board through the west side of the airport, from a special part of Harry Reid International Airport. This area isn’t open to other civilians and there is also a small terminal (航站楼) building for Janet’s passengers.

1. When did Pet Airways close down?

A．In 1979.

B．In 2009.

C．In 2012.

D．In 2013.

2. What do we know about JPATS?

A．It is used for a prison.	B．It transported officials only.
C．It offers flights to Antarctica.	D．It stopped because of fund shortage.

3. What is unique about Janet Airlines?

A．It is specially designed for pets.

B．It offers special service to government officials.

C．Its plane needs to operate on a hard ice runway.

D．It has a special private terminal for its own passengers.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What rooms do they have?

A．Rooms with one bed.

B．Rooms with a sea view.

C．Rooms with a mountain view.

2. Where can guests have breakfast?

A．In the Thai restaurant.

B．In the Chinese restaurant.

C．In the American restaurant.

3. What sports does the center offer?

A．Water sports

B．Badminton.

C．Various sports

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。

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.”

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What’s the relationship between the speakers?

A．Player and fan.

B．Patient and doctor.

C．Customer and manager.

2. Why is the man complaining?

A．The room is noisy.

B．It is an unfair match.

C．The hotel is too far.

3. What can we know from the conversation?

A．The man only stays here for one night.

B．The match attracts many young people.

C．The woman doesn’t take action to solve it.

4. How does the man feel at last?

A．Satisfied.

B．Unhappy.

C．Worried.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What did the woman get yesterday?

A．The key to her apartment.

B．A copy of the house rules.

C．A parking space for her motorbike.

2. Where did the woman use to park her motorbike?

A．At the entrance to her apartment building.

B．On the street beside her apartment building

C．On the sidewalk in front of her apartment building.

3. What does the man suggest the woman do?

A．Take a bus to work.

B．Attend the next house owner’s meeting.

C．Have a talk with the apartment manager.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What can we learn about the man?

A．He’s lost his way.

B．He’s lost something.

C．He’s going to the hospital.

2. Where does the man work?

A．In a town.

B．In London.

C．In a hospital.

3. Why does the man come to the town?

A．To do business.

B．To have a holiday.

C．To find a job.

4. Where are the speakers now?

A．On the way to the hospital

B．On the way to London.

C．On the way to a town.

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。

China will build the world’s largest national park system, said Li Chunliang, deputy head of the National Forestry and Grassland Administration, at a news conference on Sept 19. The system     1     (expect) to be built with “the largest scale of protection, the     2     (diverse) geographical features and the highest conservation value in the world,” China Daily reported.

    3     some world-famous national parks which are uninhabited (无人居住的), national parks and nature reserves in China are home to a large number of human residents. “We will encourage local residents from around the parks     4     (participate) in environmental protection, nature education and ecotourism services. That     5     (give) them real benefits and enhance their sense of the national parks       6    (belong) to the people,” said Li.

As such, the country’s     7     (protect) areas are intended to “protect not only ecosystem but also cultural relics within each region; and serve as ecological     8     (demonstrate) zones     9     humans and nature coexist     10     (harmony) and economic development doesn’t come at the expense of biodiversity”, noted China Daily.

9 . Dinosaur Attractions

The Field Museum

Even beyond its impressive dinosaur exhibit, the Field Museum is a must-see destination for the whole family. The Evolving Planet display follows the evolution of life on our planet from the very beginning, when life was a single-celled organism, to the appearance of mankind.

Fee: Adults $38.00; Children (6-18) $17.50, (5 and under) free

Museum of the Earth

This museum is kid-friendly thanks to its large number of hands-on activities. There is a vast collection of fossils(化石), such as large, complete skeletons(骨架) and those of small sea animals. The Discovery Lab at the museum is an interactive space for kids to play and learn in. They can even search for fossils and keep what they find.

Fee: Adults $18.00; Children (13-19) $10.00, (12 and under) free

Dinosaur World

This park offers animatronic(电子的) dinosaurs that bring to life many prehistoric scenes and it features fossils from dinosaurs found in Florida. Although this park has plenty to offer, food isn’t one of them. However, there is a lovely picnic area where families can bring their own lunches and enjoy the bright Florida sunshine.

Fee: Adults $26.00; Children (10-19) $15.00, (9 and under) free

Cabazon Dinosaurs

Cabazon Dinosaurs, located in Riverside County, California, is an unusual roadside attraction that has been there since 1975. Home to over fifty larger-than-life dinosaur statues, this park is a fantastic place to let kids run wild. Visitors can hunt for fossils and participate in a dinosaur dig. Featured a lot of movies, this park is a great way to spend a few hours.

Fee: Adults $13.00: Children (8-18) $11.00, (7 and under) free

1. At which place may visitors learn about the development of life on Earth?

A．The Field Museum.	B．Dinosaur World.
C．Cabazon Dinosaurs.	D．Museum of the Earth.

2. How much should a teen and his parent pay for their visit to the Discovery Lab?

A．$54.00

B．$46.00

C．$36.00

D．$28.00

3. What is the shared feature of the four dinosaur attractions?

A．Interactive spaces.	B．Hands-on activities.
C．Kid-friendly design.	D．Dinosaur-themed movies.

10 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Why is every customer given a clock?

A．To keep time when reading a novel.

B．To pay by the minute when leaving.

C．To remind himself to make full use of time.

2. What is Meetin’s coffee shop good for?

A．Creative inspiration.

B．Saving money.

C．Socializing.

3. What is the passage mainly about?

A．A new type of coffee shops.

B．The importance of social media.

C．The popularity of coffee shops in Russia.