1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What does the speaker say about the room?

A．It is very big.

B．It is quite bright.

C．It is pretty tidy.

2. What does the speaker keep doing to the room?

A．Arranging the furniture.

B．Painting the walls.

C．Covering the windows.

3. What does the speaker have on the walls?

A．Papers about schoolwork.

B．Pictures of her family.

C．Posters of pop stars.

4. Why does the speaker like the room?

A．She has many of her favorite things in it.

B．It is a good place to do her schoolwork.

C．She lives in the room all by herself.

2 . Eating Out

Are you looking for somewhere special to go this weekend? Do you want to try something new? Check out one of these hot new restaurants.

Musical Chairs

Have you noticed how music makes the taste of your food better? This new restaurant has different types of live music every night except Sundays, and excellent food to go with it. Great fish dishes, beef and pizza. Monday is classic rock night, so see you there.

The Chocolate Box

The owner of this small cafe used to cook all kinds of food. But then she realized she preferred sweets to anything else. If you want meat or fish, don’t come here. They only do desserts! Lots of different kinds of sweets. Chocolate lovers will be excited by the range (范围) of chocolate cakes.

Last Days of the Raj

A centrally-located (位置中心的) Indian restaurant, perfect for eating before or after the cinema or a show. In summer enjoy your meal in the beautiful garden. The most popular dishes are beef and chicken cooked with mild, medium (中等的) or hot spices (调料). For brave customers there is extra hot!

A Tasty of Tuscany

Whether you'd like a great value-for-money lunch or a relaxed evening meal at a fantastic restaurant, this is the place for you. The cooks have all been trained in Italy and they make both traditional and modern dishes. We recommend (推荐) the pasta and seafood.

1. What’s special about Music Chairs?

A．Sunday is classic rock night every week.

B．The chair there can play wonderful music.

C．The restaurant only welcomes music lovers.

D．You can enjoy your meal with live music there.

2. Which of the following does the Chocolate Box serve?

A．Fish.

B．Cakes.

C．Seafood.

D．Chicken.

3. What can people do at A Taste of Tuscany?

A．Enjoy a relaxed breakfast.	B．Taste dishes cooked in Italy.
C．Have a value-for-money lunch.	D．Learn to cook pasta and seafood.

4. What is recommended in the text?

A．Hot restaurants.

B．Spicy food.

C．Weekend activities.

D．The best places to go.

3 . Amazing kid-friendly hotels

Big Cypress Lodge

Big Cypress Lodge features rooms with a treehouse. But the various kid-oriented facilities are the highlights of the hotel. It has a place with twice-daily fish feedings and a glass-enclosed lift that brings travelers to the hotel’s observation deck (观景台).

Brookstreet Hotel

Every winter, Brookstreet Hotel offers an ice skating area with lights for daytime or nighttime skating. And during the warmer months, kids can go for a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool, make music in the instrument-filled jazz garden, or borrow bikes (which are free to use for two hours) to explore the area. Plus, families who visit on a weekend have access to free activities like movie nights.

Ashford Castle

Fully let kids get close to nature and history during a stay at Ashford Castle. This 800-year-old castle is located in Cong, Ireland. Families can try old-world pursuits like hunting and archery (射箭). On rainy days, watch a movie in the on-site theater or go for a swim in the spa’s relaxation pool. Or, bond in your family-friendly room while playing with Lego.

Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana

If you’re a fan of the “SpongeBob SquarePants” TV cartoon series, Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana is a good choice. The hotel is modeled after SpongeBob’s pineapple home. No matter which accommodation you choose, you’ll enjoy all meals and drinks, and access to a kids club, sports courts and the Aqua Nick water park with waterslides. Character breakfasts are also available on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays for a fee.

1. What is special about Big Cypress Lodge?

A．It has various theme rooms.	B．It prepares free breakfast on weekends.
C．It allows kids to look for treasure.	D．It enables kids to interact with fish.

2. What do Brookstreet Hotel and Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana have in common?

A．They offer some water activities.	B．They are equipped with theaters.
C．They are inspired by cartoons.	D．They provide free bike services.

3. Which hotel is an ideal place for hunting lovers?

A．Big Cypress Lodge.	B．Brookstreet Hotel.
C．Ashford Castle.	D．Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana.

4 . New York Botanical Garden: All-Garden Pass

Feel a little bored with city life and want to get close to nature? This ticket is a good choice for you.

Full descriptions

The New York Botanical Garden has featured the landscape of the northeast since its founding in 1891. It’s located on a 250-acre site that contains a landscape with over one million living plants, the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory—a greenhouse containing several habitats, and the LuEsther T. Mertz Library, which contains one of the world’s largest collections of plant-related texts. Your All-Garden Pass includes admission to the 50 outdoor gardens and all indoor elements at the New York Botanical Garden.

Summer brings rich flowering to the 50 gardens and plant collections. This summer, Jeff Leatham, the famous artistic director of the Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris, returns for The Orchid (兰花) Show’s 19th year. Visitors will be surrounded by orchid towers of orange, yellow, and green and rolling fields of white, together with artistic decorations and colorful lights.

Traveler requirements

◆ You are required to wear a mask.

◆ All participants aged 5 and older must present proof that they have received two doses(剂量) of an FDA- or WHO-approved vaccine. In addition to proof of vaccination, all participants who are over 18 years old must present a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, a passport, etc.

Know before you go

Most of the garden consists of outdoor spaces, and a visit can include lots of walking, so be sure to dress accordingly.

1. What can we know about the New York Botanical Garden?

A．It is home to many rare plants.

B．It features a northwestern landscape.

C．It is famous for greenhouse planting.

D．It collects a large number of texts about plants.

2. What can visitors do at The Orchid Show?

A．Build orchid towers.

B．Learn to raise orchids.

C．Enjoy colorful lights.

D．Take photos with Jeff Leatham.

3. What should a 16-year-old boy bring when visiting the New York Botanical Garden?

A．Proof of vaccination.	B．Recent travel records.
C．Light clothing.	D．A photo ID.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is Eric dissatisfied with about Houston?

A．The parks.

B．The traffic.

C．The nightlife.

2. How does Eric find his dormitory life?

A．Uncomfortable.

B．Boring.

C．Satisfactory.

3. What does the woman remind Eric to do?

A．Combine study with rest.

B．Be friendly to others.

C．Spend more time on his study.

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What does the center aim to do?

A．Encourage people to live a healthy life.

B．Provide a colorful life for the retired people.

C．Offer a relaxing place for sick people to recover.

2. What advice does the speaker give about exercising?

A．Exercising as planned.

B．Trying all kinds of exercise.

C．Doing exercise after lunchtime.

3. What entertainment does the center offer?

A．Watching TV.

B．Holding parties.

C．Relaxing in the garden.

4. How can the members have newspapers sent to their rooms?

A．By paying a little booking fee.

B．By contacting the people at reception.

C．By informing the library of their demands.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why did Kevin’s family decide to move?

A．They got bored with city life.

B．Their rented house would be sold.

C．The landlady charged them a higher rent.

2. What did Kevin think of the houses for rent in the city?

A．Beautiful.

B．Comfortable.

C．Expensive.

3. How long does it take Kevin to go to work now?

A．One hour.

B．One and a half hours.

C．Two hours.

4. What does Kevin think is the most important benefit of living in the suburbs?

A．Saving more money.

B．Enjoying quiet life

C．Breathing fresh air.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the man living upstairs often do?

A．He often knocks on the woman’s door.

B．He often borrows things from the woman.

C．He often plays the piano until midnight.

2. What does the woman want to do?

A．Buy an apartment.

B．Live with Jennifer.

C．Move again.

3. What does the woman say about Susan?

A．She is a nice girl.

B．She does well in exams.

C．She sleeps well every night.

9 . Which dorm is the closest to the campus?

A．The one on the hill.

B．The one near the river.

C．The one in the south part of town.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where are the people in the apartment building allowed to park their cars?

A．At the back of the building.

B．In front of the building.

C．At the corner of the building.

2. Why dogs aren’t permitted in the building?

A．They bring illnesses.

B．They are dangerous.

C．They are noisy.