1 . Strawberry picking is a popular and enjoyable activity in Pennsylvania. The state’s favorable weather and long growing season make it a favorite pastime for both locals and tourists.

Bricker’s Strawberries

It is a family-owned farm in Carlisle, PA, offering pre-picked and pick-your-own berries throughout the year. Prices range from $2/pound for pick-your-own berries to $4.25/quart for pre-picked berries. Opening hours may vary depending on the weather, so it’s best to check their website before heading out to the farm.

Oak Grove Farms

Oak Grove Farms in Mechanicsburg, PA, has been a family-owned farm since the 1960s. They offer a variety of fruits, and delicious baked goods, with strawberries being their specialty. Prices start at $15 for a 4-quart container. The farm store is open Monday to Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for visitors to make a purchase.

Honey Bear Orchards

Located in Lebanon, PA, it is a family-owned orchard providing fresh fruits to the community since 1980. With their fun and safe atmosphere, you can pick your quality fruit with your friends. U-pick strawberries cost $2/pound. They also offer pre-picked strawberries for a slightly higher cost. You can pay through cash or check only in their shop.

Brecknock Orchard

Brecknock Orchard in Mohnton, PA, is a family-friendly farm where you can pick strawberries and enjoy other activities on the farm. Wagon (马车) ride orchard tours cost $8 per person and include beautiful toys for kids. The cost of strawberry picking starts at $4/pound, and they accept cash and credit cards.

1. What deserves your special attention if you are going to Bricker’s Strawberries?

A．Its opening hours.	B．Its location.
C．Its fruit prices.	D．Its berry types.

2. What does Oak Grove Farms and Honey Bear Orchards have in common?

A．Providing shopping services.	B．Sharing an equally long history.
C．Being owned by the same family.	D．Having the same business hours.

3. Which is most suitable for a family with young children?

A．Bricker’s Strawberries.	B．Oak Grove Farms.
C．Honey Bear Orchards.	D．Brecknock Orchard.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the woman say about the houses?

A．They were all built in the 1960s.

B．Most of them have two bathrooms.

C．They all look different.

2. What is the most important thing to the man?

A．Safety.

B．Size.

C．Price.

3. What type of housing will the man probably see?

A．One of the smaller houses.

B．A four-bedroom apartment.

C．A two-bedroom apartment.

4. When will the man see the woman next time?

A．Tomorrow morning.

B．Tomorrow afternoon.

C．Later this afternoon.

3 . Study Areas in Iowa State University’s Library

Quiet Area

The Periodical Room on Floor 2 is a Quiet Zone, requiring an absolute minimum of noise and distraction. Users are completely banned from conversations (including mobile phones), and no group work is allowed.

Group Study Rooms

•Group study rooms must be reserved online using a valid University account and a University Card on a first-come-first-served basis.

•Thirteen rooms are available for groups wanting to work together in the Library.

•Reservations can be made up to 30 days in advance.

•Groups have 15 minutes after the start of their reservation to arrive. If a group has not claimed their study space by that time, their reservation will be cancelled.

Research Study Rooms

•Research study rooms are assigned to individual users for research and other scholarly activities that require extensive use of library materials.

•Applications can be picked up at the Circulation Desk in the Library or request one via email at libstudy @iastate. edu.

•There is usually a waiting list for these rooms. Applications should be made in advance if possible. Generally, these rooms are shared spaces because of the high level of demand.

•Essential equipment is provided for each study, and additional equipment may not be added without authorization. The Library is not responsible for personal property (laptops, textbooks, notebooks, etc) left in these rooms. All Library rules and regulations apply to these rooms. Food and fruit are forbidden, though drinks in covered, spill-proof containers are permitted.

•At the end of the assigned period, the key issued for each study room must be returned promptly to Circulation staff or the user will be billed.

1. What may be suggested doing in the Periodical Room?

A．Reading in small groups.	B．Having a discussion in a low voice.
C．Putting one’s stuff in order.	D．Setting one’s phone on silent mode.

2. What condition should be met to book a group study room?

A．Possessing an active student card.

B．Leaving phones out of the room.

C．Groups consisting of over 15 members.

D．Filling in an application form 30 days earlier.

3. What is prohibited in a Research Study Room?

A．Personal computers.

B．Bottled water.

C．Sandwiches.

D．Study materials.

4 . Sydney Cinemas in Historic Buildings

The Orpheum

Running since 1935, the Orpheum is of beautiful art design. When it was built, the Orpheum was used as a theatre with a stage and dressing rooms. It could seat 1,735 people. Later, the theatre was turned into a shopping mall. However, in 1986 the theatre was bought by Mike Walsh OBE and turned into a theatre again. Now this six-screen cinema shows old and new films to people. And you can still enjoy live (现场的) music on weekends.

Where: Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace, 380 a Military a Road, Cremorne

The Ritz

This family-owned cinema was built in 1937. At first, the cinema had a number of owners until, in 1993, when the owners planned to pull down the building, the local government ordered people to protect it forever. Since then, another five screens have been added, making the Ritz one of Sydney’s oldest multiscreen cinemas. It’s known for its beautiful architecture (建筑风格) and low ticket prices.

Where: 45 St. Pauls Street, Randwick

Golden Age Cinema and Bar (酒吧)

Golden Age Cinema has been carefully rebuilt. It now includes a wonderful bar that serves wines, beers and cocktails, and serves snacks and food specials to match the cinema program. Also in the building Golden Stage features live music acts. A trip to Golden Age Cinema is a relaxing experience for visitors.

Where: 80 Commonwealth Street, Surry Hills

1. When it was built, the Orpheum was designed to be ________.

A．a bar

B．a railway station

C．a theatre

D．a shopping mall

2. Which of the following is still owned by a family? ________

A．The Orpheum.	B．The Ritz.
C．Golden Age Cinema.	D．Golden Age Bar.

3. If you are interested in drinking, you are supposed to go to ________.

A．380 Military Road	B．45 St. Pauls street
C．80 Commonwealth Street	D．Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace

4. What do the first two cinemas have in common? ________

A．They have beautiful art design.

B．They are owned by the local government.

C．They both serve films as well as drinks.

D．They were once turned into shopping malls.

5. Which one is TRUE according to the passage? ________

A．The Ritz can hold up to 1,735 people.

B．The Orpheum served as a cinema from 1935 to 1986.

C．The oldest multi-screen cinema in Sydney is the Ritz.

D．You can enjoy live music in the Orpheum on weekends.

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。

Chinese screen, also known as pingfeng, is     1     unique and elegant piece of traditional furniture in Chinese decoration.

    2     (typical), it is made of wood and features a delicate appearance. Famous for its carvings and paintings, the Chinese screen can block wind and noise from the outside, cover a door and make the room     3     (privacy). When decorating a house, Chinese people attach great importance     4     the harmony of their living space with the surrounding environment. Architects believe a screen can help to control     5     the energy flows in a room and promote a feeling of peace and     6     (calm).

With its roots in Chinese culture and ancient history, the screen is more than just a physical barrier or decoration. In addition to its decorative and practical     7     (function), the Chinese screen     8     (consider) a symbol of honor and respect as well. When important guests visit, the host often greets them behind the screen as a sign of respect and privacy.

Today, Chinese screens are still treasured and employed for their multiple roles. Whether     9     (use) to divide a room, create privacy, or add a touch of traditional elegance to a space, the Chinese screen     10     (remain) a beloved and valuable piece of design.

6 . For six hundred years, the Tower of London’s most exotic (异域风情的) prisoners were animals.

The Menagerie (动物园) began as a result of kings exchanging rare and strange animals as gifts. In 1235, Henry III was delighted to be presented with three wildcats by the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II. These inspired him to start a zoo at the Tower. Henry’s ‘wildcats’, although described as leopards, were probably lions. These are the ancestors of the three lions that still appear on the England football team’s shirts today.

In 1252 the lions were joined by a white bear probably a polar bear — given by the King of Norway. In 1255, the King of France sent the first elephant ever seen in England and people flocked together to see the novel (新奇的) sight. Sadly, the elephant died two years later.

Poor treatment and cramped conditions meant many of the animals did not survive for long. But the Menagerie continued to grow. Edward I created a permanent new home for the Menagerie at the western entrance to the Tower in what became known as the Lion Tower. The terrifying sounds and smells of wild animals must have both impressed and scared visitors.

By 1622, the collection had been extended to include three eagles, two pumas, a tiger and a jackal, as well as lions and leopards, who were the main attractions.

However, the end of the Menagerie came in the 1830s. Campaigners had begun to raise concerns, and the animals were expensive, occasionally dangerous and a nuisance to the guardsmen. The Duke of Wellington sent 150 of the beasts to a new zoo in Regent’s Park, today’s London Zoo.

Despite Alfred Cops’s best efforts to carry on, several further incidents including an escaped wolf and a monkey that bit a guardsman’s leg convinced King William IV to shut down the Menagerie for good in 1835. The remaining animals were sold to zoos and travelling shows and the Lion Tower was later pulled down.

1. What do we know about the elephant presented in 1255?

A．It caused big trouble.	B．It received much attention.
C．It lived painfully in the Lion Tower.	D．It died before the polar bear came in.

2. How many types of animals at the Menagerie are mentioned in the text?

A．Eight.

B．Nine.

C．Ten.

D．Eleven.

3. For what reason was the Menagerie closed at last?

A．Security concerns.	B．The decline of tourism.
C．Pressure from campaigners.	D．Financial burden to raise the animals.

4. Which is the best title for the text?

A．The Royal Menagerie	B．Gifts Presented to the King
C．Tourist Attractions in London	D．Miserable Life in the Lion Tower

7 . 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.

8 . Superb Spring Gardens

Sunshine on your face, the scent of blossom in the air, the dreamy song of a blackbird.What better way to while away a spring day than in a country garden filled with flowers like magnolia, rhododendron, primula, iris, daffodils or bluebells? Here are a four of the best.

LONDON The Savili Garden Egham, Surrey. Open daily. Part of the Windsor Great Park estate, with one of the country’s finest plant collections. Aptly named Spring Wood is planted with magnolia and rhododendron, including many Loderi hybrids, the flowers of which are deliciously scented, while the Azalea Walk is at its peak in mid to late May. Brilliant for families with a great cafe, too. windsorgreatpark.co.uk/en

YORKSHIRE The Hirnalayan Garden Grewelthorpe, North Yorkshire. Open daily from 12 April. Set in a valley between Harrogate and Ripon, this garden features hundreds of native Himalayan plants in a setting that is perhaps as close as you can get to being in an actual Himalayan valley - especially on a misty morning. Many of the rhododendrons are wild species, collected and grown from seed and now in their mature prime. 01765 658009, himalayangarden.com

SCOTLAND Arduaine Garden Near Oban, Argyll. Open daily from 1 April. Set on Scotland’s west coast amid stunning scenery, this beautiful garden benefits from the influence of the Gulf Stream. Now in the care of the National Trust for Scotland, the historic garden featured over 200 rhododendrons by the 1920s, which are still spring highlights, as are stands of primula and iris. But the real stars are the stretches of colourful and jaw-droppingly beautiful Himalayan plants. 01852 200366, nationaltrust.org.uk/arduain-garden

WALES Bodnant Garden Near Colwyn Bay, Clwyd. Open daily. Rightly considered one of the UK’s finest gardens, Bodnant springs to life with pools of daffodils in Old Park Meadow, along with national collections of magnolia and rhododendron.Extensive plantings of cherry fill the garden with sweet scent in mid-spring, alongside plentiful bluebells. For these weeks from mid-May, thefamous Laburnum Arch, a long walkway with golden-yellow flowers, alone is worth a visit to experience it. 01492 650460, nationaltrust.org.uk/bodnant-garden

1. The purpose of this page is to _________.

A．introduce the beauty of the superb spring gardens in the UK

B．urge garden lovers to visit the websites of the four gardens

C．promote different regions in the UK by introducing their gardens

D．advertise four spring gardens and encourage visits to them

2. Born in London and a rhododendron lover, Sally has always been longing to visit Himalaya in person someday. She’s also fascinated by Himalayan plants. Which garden will she most probably visit during April?

A．The Savill Garden	B．The Himalayan Garden
C．Arduaine Garden	D．Bodnant Garden

3. Which of the following statements is true?

A．All four gardens boast magnolia and rhododendron.

B．Two gardens are open to the public only during April.

C．The National Trust takes care of two of the four gardens.

D．Tourists can call to know more about the four gardens.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the woman make the phone call?

A．To make a booking.

B．To get barbecue stuff.

C．To reschedule a reservation.

2. When will the woman and her workmates appear at Lake Park?

A．On Saturday.

B．On Friday.

C．On Monday.

3. Where will the outdoor company event be held at Lake Park?

A．In the biggest area.

B．Near the fish pond.

C．Near the construction area.

10 . When it comes to a public library, you usually think of books and computers for people to use. You can even think of educational lectures and concerts that are often held in the library. But few people would expect to have a farm in the library.

But why not? After all, with rising costs, food safety is a community-wide issue. The Cicero Public Library near Syracuse in New York solved this problem by building a farm on its land. When Meg Backus saw all the open space in the library across the street from the building, he realized it could be used to benefit the community.

The farm was created in 2011 and in the beginning, 40 members of the library brought seeds (种子), water, and supplies to see if they could grow food on the land. It turned out that they could. To get the needed supplies for a larger farm, the library began to work with the organization Syracuse Grows Agency.

The community farm donates (捐赠) over 200 pounds of fresh produce (农产品) to local food banks every year. Half of the growing area is used as the Food Educational Garden. The other half is used by growers themselves. During the year, there are educational programs held at the library to teach people how to garden. There are also a lot of gardening books that can be used at the library.

Lauren Rosenstein, a worker of the library, said that she felt like she was giving something back to the community. “You’re really making a difference as a local community because you’re growing the food that people are eating.”

1. Why did Meg Backus build the farm?

A．To earn money.

B．To attract more readers.

C．To improve food safety.

D．To teach readers how to grow food.

2. How did the 40 members feel at first?

A．Doubtful.

B．Stressed.

C．Hopeless.

D．Confident.

3. What are educational programs held at the library mainly about?

A．Farmers’ life.

B．Food donation.

C．Gardening skills.

D．Food banks.

4. What’s the best title for the text?

A．Make a Farm Popular	B．Turn a Library into a Farm
C．Meet the First Library Farm	D．Find a Job on a Library Farm