1 . 听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。
1. Who is the speaker probably talking to?

A．Students.

B．Teachers.

C．Builders.

2. When will the new building probably be finished?

A．In May.

B．In August.

C．In December.

3. What can be seen in the new library?

A．Pictures.

B．New books.

C．A new school flag.

4. What prize will the winner get?

A．A book.

B．A holiday.

C．A camera.

2 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

For Wuhan, the Guibei-Qintai-Guiyuan region is     1     (true) blessed with rich resources.

It     2    (locate) in the central area of the famous Wuhan Three Towns — Wuchang, Hankou and Hanyang,     3     countless historical events have taken place over time.

The Yangtze River and Hanjiang River meet here; and the past, present and future of the city come together as one.

In this space, the Yangtze River civilization, urban culture, historical scenery and urban life unite. Looking at Wuhan, it is     4    (impress) to see such a diverse and inclusive urban cultural space with such strong vitality (生命力).

Worldwide, famous urban cultural spaces    5    (be) a mixture of long-standing culture and prosperous commerce.

Covent Garden in London is the place where My Fair Lady,     6    (star) Audrey Hepburn, was filmed. It is also one of the liveliest     7    (area) of downtown London. The extended blocks have become a landmark for the city.

In China, Sanlitun shopping area in Beijing and the Sino-Ocean Taikoo Li Chengdu have also created     8     attractive urban cultural space.

The vitality of a block cannot be compared to a commercial complex with     9    (limit) capacity or central business district with a single business form. At the same time, the block releases people’s desire    10    communication, which can better attract visitors.

The development of a city lies in people. The blocks that attract people naturally become the source of the urban cultural space.

3 .

▲ Allerton, Liverpool £590,000 A large-area lawn would look at home on a traditional red-brick campus. Six miles south of the University of Liverpool and the “knowledge quarter”, it is part of Allerton Priory, designed and built by Victorian gothic architect Alfred Waterhouse in the early 1800s for a local merchant and now separated into apartments. There’s a three-bedroom duplex (复式) on the lower ground and ground floor. The living room has floor-to-ceiling windows and views of the grounds, and there’s a private gate for residents leading to Allerton Manor sports car club. Fine & Country, 0151-947-0810
▲ Halton, Lancashire £285,000 This environmentally-friendly home is in the eco-settlement of Forgebank in the village of Halton on the outskirts of Lancaster. It may suit the buyers—with conscience and cash—who have chosen to settle close to the city they studied in. The complex sits on the banks of the River Lune and next to the Forest of Bowland. A two-bedroom home covers 1,050 sq ft with a balcony. The funky yellow kitchen cabinetry is by local carpenters. The Modern House, 0203-795-5920
▲ Eddington, Cambridge £689,950 The local government of Cambridge is developing a new sustainable residential district two miles north of the city centre with 3,000 homes, 2,000 postgraduate rooms for the University of Cambridge, sports facilities, a market square and park lot. One of the newest phases is Knights Park. There’s a two-bedroom, two-bathroom luxury flat on the fourth floor of the Florey building with no stamp duty to pay. Hill, 01223-607-200
▲ City centre, Bristol £565,000 This two-bedroom, first-floor apartment is in a pastel-coloured, period townhouse (老式联排别墅指ancientness)on the waterfront in the heart of Bristol’s nightlife,(夜生活中心指modernity)with a parking space, a lift and views of the Floating Harbour and the Arnolfini arts centre. Beyond is the tree-lined Georgian gardens of Queen Square in the old town. The University of Bristol is a 30-minute walk away. Knight Frank, 0117-317-1996

1. Which of the following is TRUE about the house in Allerton?

A．It enjoys an open and broad view of nearby grounds.

B．It is located on the campus of the University of Liverpool.

C．It houses the Allerton Manor sports car club on the second floor.

D．It was designed in the early 18th century by a local merchant.

2. Which house advertised boasts a combination of modernity and ancientness?

A．Allerton, Liverpool	B．Halton, Lancashire
C．Eddington, Cambridge	D．City centre, Bristol

3. Alex and Susan, a newly married couple who love sports and own a car, are looking for a two-bedroom house property. They may contact _______ to ask for more information.

A．Fine & Country	B．The Modern House
C．Hill	D．Knight Frank

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。

Imagine having everything you need: health-centers, stores, parks — just a few     1    (step) from home. It could make you healthier and build stronger connections between you and your neighbors.

This is the idea behind the 15-minute city. Here, people can get all the services they need within 15 minutes of home, either on foot     2    by bike. This model is being developed in cities around the world, from Paris to Portland. Carlos Moreno is a scientific     3    (direct) at France’s IAE Paris Sorbonne Business School. He is also a key theorist(理论家)behind the 15-minute-city plan for Paris. “My idea is to create a livable city     4     can increase the quality of life,” Moreno says.

15 minutes’ cities were inspire by the need to     5    (fight) climate(气候) change. In a 15-minute city, the focus is on     6    (build) more sidewalks and bike lanes. Moreno says walking or biking across the city     7    (be) a good way to greatly reduce CO₂ emissions (排放物).

Joe Zehnder, chief planner for the city of Portland, Oregon, is developing “20-minute neighborhoods.” “Having stores close     8     home gives people more chances to choose healthy foods,” Zehnder says.

As a neighborhood becomes more convenient,housing costs can increase. This     9     (certain) leaves a lot of people out. Zehnder says his approach is “to try to create more housing and more types of housing, so that families in     10     (difference) economic situations have an opportunity to live there.”

5 . 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.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What do we know about the woman’s apartment?

A．It doesn’t have a bathroom.

B．It’s in bad condition.

C．It has two bedrooms.

2. How many apartments does the man’s company have for rent?

A．200.

B．500.

C．700.

3. What might matter the most to the woman about renting an apartment?

A．The price.

B．The size.

C．The location.

4. What might the woman be?

A．A professor.

B．A student.

C．An agent.

7 . Old and unrestored theatres are all around us and yet so unnoticed. A new photobook unveils their often overlooked beauty.

Proctor’s Theatre, Newark, New Jersey

Although available outdoors from street sellers, food was banned in theatres to display respectability. In the late 1920s, however, the operators in Proctor’s Theatre in Newark began to set up stands to improve the economic situation during the Great Depression. Popcorn and Coke would become a significant part of the theatre’s income.

Proctor’s Theatre, Troy, New York

Originally opened as Proctor’s Fourth Street Theatre in 1914, it hosted famous comedians such as Jack Benny and Bob Hope. From 1929, it was successively taken over, renamed as Proctor’s Troy Theatre and switched to screening films. In the 1960s, it began playing second-run films before closing in 1977. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1979. In 2010, the theatre was repaired but is currently not being used today.

RKO Keith’s Flushing Theatre, New York

Originally opened in 1928, RKO Keith’s Flushing Theatre was designed by Thomas Lamb. In 1982, it was listed on the NRHP. In 1986, the theatre was bought and closed by its new owner who planned to build a shopping centre on the site, intentionally damaging the hall. In 2019, despite the preservation efforts, the hall was knocked down to make way for a residential tower block.

Metropolitan Opera House, Philadelphia

The theatre was originally opened as the Philadelphia Opera House in 1908. In the 1920s, it was renamed as the Metropolitan Opera House, showing silent films in addition to hosting various opera companies. In the 1940s, it became a sports arena. In 1954, it was turned into a church. In the late 1990s, the building was purchased by Mark Hatcher. The church and the developer came to an agreement on a repair for a music venue that was completed and reopened in 2018.

1. In the late 1920s, Proctor’s Theatre in Newark set up stands to ________.

A．show respect for the guests	B．increase the theatre’s income
C．promote newly released movies	D．compete with the street sellers

2. What can we know from the passage?

A．RKO Keith’s Flushing Theatre is well preserved.

B．Proctor’s Theatre in Troy plays second-run films now.

C．Metropolitan Opera House has witnessed changes in its function.

D．Proctor’s Theatre in Newark has been officially listed on the NRHP.

3. What is the purpose of this passage?

A．To rank the old and unrestored theatres.

B．To show the development of American theatres.

C．To encourage people to protect the old theatres.

D．To provide information on overlooked old theatres.

8 . Italy’s cheap old homes continue to appeal to hundreds of interested buyers, among whom was Roy Patrick, a 67-year-old British who deals in antiques in Italy. Patrick bought an old school house in the mountain village of Carrega for $16,500. It’s both an adventure and a joy.

Patrick bought the property quite by accident. When told about the wonders of the village, he toured there to take a look and was instantly struck by the 1930s school building. “The house is particular and the view is unique: The way the sun goes down over the mountains, you’d say ‘wow’. It’s a fantastic wonderland,” says Patrick.

The property was offloaded by the local government to boost the populations of communities in decline. Since the purchase, he’s been visiting every two weeks and finds it has many charms. “Top of the list is the friendliness of the local residents, followed by the breathtaking views I get out of the windows looking across the valley,” he adds.

Patrick’s initial encounter with his new home was less than promising. He had to climb through a window to open up the building, which had been shut for decades and whose door was jammed, with the keys nowhere to be found.

However, a later structural disaster turned into a positive story. When an unstable chimney (烟囱) collapsed due to a heavy snow, a neighbor volunteered to climb onto his roof to make it safe. The locals are so welcoming that they are ready to help newcomers.

During the restoration needed to make the old school habitable, Patrick unexpectedly unearthed a great many treasures: dusty piles of old text books, inkwells, pupil registers and other historical items.

Patrick has some advice for those with the thought of buying a house in Carrega: There is absolutely nothing, just great views, pure air and clean surroundings. No bars, supermarkets, or restaurants. A vehicle is essential to move around. However, Carrega does spring to life in the summer when vacationers arrive to relax. “There are nights when people throw a party with loud music,” says Patrick. “Otherwise it’s just singing birds and total silence.”

1. What led to Patrick’s purchase of the old schoolhouse?

A．The locals’ friendly attitude.	B．Its location and rising value.
C．Its uniqueness and surroundings.	D．The government’s housing welfare.

2. What was the government’s intention of selling the property?

A．To attract more settlers.	B．To boost local tourism.
C．To preserve village traditions.	D．To reform education system.

3. What’s one of Patrick’s added bonuses of getting the house?

A．Acquiring more personal space.	B．Digging up some historical finds.
C．Enjoying a more active social life.	D．Getting free home decoration service.

4. How does it feel most of the time living in Carrega?

A．Quiet.	B．Lively.
C．Modern.	D．Convenient.

9 . China’s first Universal Studios theme park opened this month in Beijing. Made up of seven themed lands filled with 37 rides, it is the world’s fifth Universal Studios theme park. It has many of the popular attractions found at its counterparts in Singapore, Osaka, Los Angeles and Orlando. But there are some Universal firsts as well, including the Kung Fu Panda Land of Awesomeness.

The park has many attractions and restaurants designed to reflect the country’s cultural heritage. Guests who have been to the other Universal parks and want to experience something fresh will be most excited about the Kung Fu Panda Land of Awesomeness. Attractions here include Po’s Kung Fu Training Camp, the Carousel of Kung Fu Heroes and the Kung Fu Panda Journey of the Dragon Warrior. And yes, it does feature a Mr. Ping’s Noodle House, modeled after the movie version, among the dining options.

Among the most popular attractions are the scream-inducing Decepticoaster inside the Transformers area, and all the Harry Potter rides. The Jurassic World Adventure and the Minions simulator rides also attract long lines.

Visitors to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter can experience the globally popular Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride inside the towering Hogwarts Castle, as well as the Flight of the Hippogriff. Transformers Metrobase is where guests will experience the impressive outdoor Decepticoaster, while the Minion Land and Jurassic World Isla Nubar have plenty for the little ones.

1. What special experience will guests attain in the Kung Fu Panda Land?

A．Chinese culture.	B．Thrilling rides.
C．Delicate western desserts.	D．The noodles cooked by real Mr. Ping.

2. Which of the following attractions has more rides for kids?

A．Mr. Ping’s Noodle House.	B．Jurassic World Isla Nubar.
C．Transformers Metrobase.	D．The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

3. What’s the purpose of writing the passage?

A．To make a contrast with other theme parks.	B．To persuade tourists to visit the theme park.
C．To enhance the reputation of the theme park.	D．To present a brief introduction of the theme park.

4. Which column is this passage taken from?

A．Lifestyle.

B．Entertainment.

C．Culture.

D．Society.

10 . Below is a list of the top and leading Chinese Restaurants in Los Angeles.

Hoy’s Chinese Restaurant

The restaurant is a family-owned and operated business that has been offering tasty servings in every table. Their family is proud to serve everyone always something like that.

Products/Services: Dim Sum, Vegetarian Menu, Specialty, Seafood

Address: 7105 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046

Phone: (323)850-6637

Reviews: “They manage their high-level service and the highest level of the food they serve.”—Francis

Phoenix Chinese Cuisine

For more than five decades, it has served tens of thousands of consumers in Los Angeles. The restaurant will not be tired of inviting you to truly experience authentic and remarkable dining.

Products/Services: Seafood. Coconut, Rice Noodle, Chicken Wings

Address: 301 Ord St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Phone: (213) 629-2812

Reviews: “Great place to go eat & the price is fair for the most part. It does get busy at times with all the online food orders.”—Julio

Dragon Chinese Restaurant

The Lees have cooked and served Chinese food for over 40 years, producing delicious Chinese cuisine that wasn’t accessible to the metropolis.

Products/Services: House Specialties, Appetizers, Beef, Seafood, Vegetables

Address: 8597 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035

Phone: (310) 657-7355

Reviews: “The restaurant is absolutely the tastiest place in the region.”—Tom

Little China Restaurant

It welcomes the customer as if in China, 6 days a week. For customers who do not have any time to go out, you can check out their menu online and order, for pickup and delivery.

Products/Services: Chicken, Pork, Vegetables, Noodle and Rice Dishes, Desserts

Address: 3535 Cahuenga Blvd w # 107, Los Angeles, CA 90068

Phone: (323) 969-8838

Reviews: “Wonderful restaurant, we came here after going to Universal Studios. The prices are super reasonable!”—James

1. If you want to order some seafood for delivery, you can call ________.

A．(323) 850-6637	B．(213) 629-2812
C．(310) 657-7355	D．(323) 969-8838

2. What do Hoy’s Chinese Restaurant and Dragon Chinese Restaurant have in common?

A．The price is fairly low.	B．They are family-run.
C．They provide vegetarian menu.	D．They are in operation for decades.

3. In which section are you likely to read the passage in a magazine?

A．Food.

B．Health.

C．Economy.

D．Entertainment.