1 . At Ynez Library, we are champions of curiosity. At its core, our mission for nearly four centuries has been to advance the learning, research, and pursuit of truth. Our efforts are motivated and powered by working collaboratively, embracing diverse perspectives, championing access, aiming for the extraordinary, and always leading with curiosity.

There are plenty of opportunities for visitors to experience our collections. Ynez ID holders may bring up to four guests into the library. For more details, click on the following icons (图标).

Visitors Interested in using our libraries, but are not a Ynez student, faculty, alum, or staff? You’re in the right place.

Exhibits Library exhibits tell the unique stories of our diverse and deep collections. Many are open to the public.

Tours Browse upcoming library tours. Some tours are open to the public; others are open to Ynez ID Holders and their guests.

Events Many library events are open to the public, including academic meetings, forums, lectures, etc. Check Admittance information first.

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

Many of our libraries are home to rare and unique materials, which are available to all researchers.

• Our special collections are open to all without a fee, by appointment.

• Please contact the holding library to learn more about accessing their special collection items in person.

• Different libraries have different holdings, so you may want to start by using our search tools to find materials relevant to your research.

1. What does Ynez Library highlight in the first paragraph?

A．Its new changes.	B．Its main values.
C．Its best achievements.	D．Its working principles.

2. Which part should a person click on if he plans to attend a scientist’s speech?

A．Visitors.

B．Exhibits.

C．Tours.

D．Events.

3. How can a researcher find the special holdings quickly in the library?

A．By paying a special fee.	B．By visiting main libraries.
C．By locating them online.	D．By appointing a librarian.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the woman intend to do?

A．Get photos digitized.

B．Develop some photos.

C．Beautify the photos.

2. How much does the woman need to pay?

A．$200.

B．$100.

C．$50.

3. Why is a cardboard box recommended?

A．It is lighter.

B．It is cheaper.

C．It is stronger.

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.

5 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内的单词的正确形式。

The Icehotel is the world’s first ice hotel in northern Sweden. The hotel, including the chairs and beds, is constructed from snow and ice blocks,     1     are taken from the nearby Tome River. Artists are invited to create different     2     (room) and decorations built by ice. Besides bedrooms, there is a bar with glasses made     3     ice. Each suite is unique and the architecture of the hotel is changed     4     (annual), as it is rebuilt from scratch.   

    5     (design) the main hall and the imaginative suites, artists around the world send applications to the Icehotel each year. When spring comes,     6     is pitiful to see everything melt away and return to the Tome River.     7     the Icehotel only exists between December and April, it     8     (consider) as one of the Seven Wonders of Sweden recently.   

At the Icehotel the beds are bedded with furs and people are given special equipment to use while     9     (sleep) in the hotel. The guests sleep in polar-tested sleeping bags. Since there is no heating in     10     hotel, the bedroom temperature remain constantly around -5℃. The ice suites do not have any bathroom facilities but bathroom for guests can be found in a warm building close by.

6 . 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

7 . 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.

8 . 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.

9 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How did Penang Toy Museum enter the Malaysian Book of Records?

A．It has the biggest toy in Malaysia.

B．It’s the largest museum in Malaysia.

C．It’s the first toy museum in Malaysia.

2. When did the owner get his first toy?

A．In 1973.

B．In 2000.

C．In 2005.

3. What do we know about the Gundam robot?

A．It’s from Malasia.

B．It’s cheap and ordinary.

C．It’s 180 centimeters tall.

4. How many hours is the museum open on Saturday?

A．6

B．9

C．12

10 . 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.