1 .

Name	Koala	Panda	Elephant
Country	Australia	China	South Africa
Description(描述)	It is cute and small. It eats leaves. It likes sleeping in the trees.	It’s fat and cute. It’s black and white. It eats bamboo.	It’s very quiet and strong. It eats grass and leaves, Its nose is very long.
Time	Only weekends   8: 00 a. m. — 4: 00 p. m.
Tickets	Adults: $ 10. 00    Children: Over 10: $ 5. 00    Under 10: free

Choose the best choice from A B C according to what you read.
1. The elephant is from _______.

A．China

B．Australia

C．South Africa

D．Japan

2. The _______ is cute and eats bamboo.

A．Koala

B．Panda

C．Elephant

D．Tiger

3. You can visit the zoo at _______.

A．9: 30 am on Saturday	B．5: 00 pm on Sunday
C．8: 50 am on Tuesday	D．7: 00 pm on Monday

4. Tom is 13 years old. He goes to the zoo with his mother. They spend _______.

A．$10

B．$15

C．$50

D．$20

2 . Choosing artwork can feel like an exhausting task if you have no idea where to start and you can end up staring at a blank wall waiting for that enlightening moment. From traditional landscapes to family photos, the options are endless.     1    

Look for inspiration in interiors magazines, as well as online, and visit independent stores to figure out what styles appeal to you. There are no set rules when it comes to artwork preferences.     2     Then, make space for it on your walls.

Depending on your budget, there are different places you can begin your search for artwork.     3     The Affordable Art Fair, for example, features work by a wide range of artists, with pieces that won’t cost the earth. If you prefer prints (which are often more affordable in comparison), take a look at high street shops. Alternatively, many online ones are offering printable designs that you download and print yourself at home.

    4     Typographic prints will inject the space with a sense of fun and a cool, contemporary feel. Black and white photography, on the other hand, can stimulate a more depressing atmosphere. The colours used in the piece will also be something to consider — greens and blues have comforting properties so are mild for a bedroom. Bolder and brighter tones, on the contrary, suit dynamic areas better.

Once you’ve chosen your artwork, it’s time to think about how best to showcase it around your home. Gallery walls are a popular way if you want to create a central point.     5     By the way, you can add vases and potted plants to create another dimension.

A．So, how to choose artwork for your home?

B．Don’t be afraid of mixing together different styles.

C．Picture ledges, or small shelves, are also an ideal choice.

D．Trust your feeling if something makes you stop, smile or think.

E．Art fairs are a great place to dive in, even if just for inspiration.

F．Apart from the style of your chosen artwork, the size of it also needs to be considered.

G．The type of artwork you choose can set the tone of a room and greatly impact the mood.

3 . How to improve your home’s energy efficiency

Ensuring that your home is energy-efficient possibly keeps your bills right down and helps you play your part in the fight against climate change.     1    .

Insulate (使隔热) your loft

Most of your home’s wasted energy will attempt to escape through your roof. To stop it in its tracks, you must invest in having your loft insulated.    2    , but it will be sure to save you over £100 a year.

    3    

By investing in a top-of-the-line boiler, you’ll no doubt tap into an extra of savings. What’s more, making this kind of investment will also be sure to lower your home’s carbon emissions. When choosing a new boiler, give precedence (优先) to those that fall in or near the “A” category. Whatever you do, just don’t slip towards the lower end of the scale.

Fit double glazing (双层玻璃)

    4    . This is because double-glazed windows and doors trap more heat than regular ones, ultimately meaning they will stop you from having to put your heating on as much or as high. The initial investment demanded in this instance can be costly, which is why you should consider making use of the Help to Buy Windows Scheme.

Keep an eye on your energy consumption

Only when you know how much energy you use can you take action with regards to being less wasteful and more resourceful. This means that you should make a conscious effort to keep an eye on your energy consumption.    5    , you might want to consider fitting an energy monitor in your home. Generally, this type of technology will cost between £25 and £40.

A．Update your boiler

B．Maximize the boiler

C．To assist you in rising to this challenge

D．Taking such action may demand some cost in advance

E．Double-glazed windows will increase your energy consumption

F．Take these steps, and you’ll be living in an energy-efficient home

G．Double glazing will make a massive difference to your annual energy bills

4 . Four Family Resorts (度假酒店) in Miami, Florida

Faena Hotel Miami Beach

Located right on the beautiful beaches of Miami, Faena Hotel Miami Beach provides endless entertainment and comfort for those looking to escape and explore the unique culture of South Florida. Its rooms come with breathtaking ocean views, while its impressive facilities include several spacious pools, on-site fine-dining options, and even a private movie theater.

The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami

Check into The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne, if you’re looking for a vacation to remember with all of the family in mind. This stunning spot is the perfect Miami resort for family vacationers with facilities designed for parents and children alike. Parents can enjoy a wide variety of leisure activities like fishing and water sports while children can take advantage of the youth inspiration program, which features fun games and cooking classes.

JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa

The first thing you’ll likely want to check out in JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa—regardless of your age—is the expansive pool with a waterslide. Adults will likely also want to spend some time hitting a hole-in-one at the lush (茂盛的) golf courses. And, as an added bonus, the central location of this spot ensures you’ve got easy access to all of Miami’s coolest attractions and destinations.

Mandarin Oriental, Miami

The Mandarin Oriental in Miami is the one that goes all out to impress you and your family. From its scheduled resort activities designed to bring families together to its luxury accommodation options and family-friendly facilities, the Mandarin Oriental is a place you’ll never want to leave. It’s also a top choice for families with fussy (挑剔的) children, thanks to its kid-friendly restaurants that provide made-to-order meals for children.

1. What does Faena Hotel Miami Beach offer its guests?

A．Luxury accommodation options.

B．A private movie theater and fine dining.

C．An inspiration program for young children.

D．Easy access to Miami’s coolest attractions.

2. What is a special feature of JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa?

A．Its cooking classes for kids.

B．Its expansive pool with a waterslide.

C．Its central location near Miami attractions.

D．Its rooms with breathtaking ocean views.

3. Which resort will you choose if you want special diets?

A．Faena Hotel Miami Beach.

B．The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami.

C．JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort Spa.

D．Mandarin Oriental, Miami.

5 . A supermarket express lane (通道) is a cashier checkout designed for a limited number of items, such as a little snack or a little handful of goods. Having an express lane allows the shopper with a few items to get out of the store quickly.     1    

The express checkout lane usually has a smaller counter area than the regular checkout lanes. It’s also narrower since it is not made for grocery carts to go through.     2     Shoppers that need only one or two items may not even use a basket and instead just carry the items in their hands to the express checkout.

    3     Even if you’re not the first one in line, if the people in front of you have 10 itemsor less, it should take less time than if you have people with cartloads full of items in front of you. Yet, sometimes it may be faster to check out a small number of items in a regular lane if there are many people lined up in the express lane, but only one or two in the regular lane.

In determining if the express checkout would be the fastest, focus on the number of items ahead of you rather than going by the number of people in line.     4     Sometimes, the line may come to a stop if a customer is questioning the price of something or needs to exchange an item.

The self-checkout system may replace the express lane. Some customers appreciate being able to check out their items themselves.     5     If a supermarket doesn’t have an express lane of some kind, shoppers may be tempted to pay a bit more and buy their extra milk or other items at a convenience store.

A．Follow the rules of the express lane.

B．Some cashiers are quicker and more experienced.

C．Many supermarkets have a 10 items or less express lane.

D．Only the hand held baskets are used by express shoppers.

E．This may test your patience, especially if you’re in a rush.

F．However, many people prefer having the cashier put their items through.

G．Using the express lane often saves time waiting in line at the supermarket.

6 . Boat Rentals in Vancouver

Granville Island Boat Rentals, located in the heart of down town Vancouver, features the safest and most advanced lineup of boat rentals in Vancouver. It has served over half a million customers since it began renting boats in 1982.

While exploring the sites Vancouver has offered, you can’t miss observing wildlife like seals (海豹), bald(秃的) eagles, sea birds along the way. Besides these, what sets us apart is the extensive selection of boat rentals we provide, varying from different models, capacities to reasonable prices.

Boats in rental

	16 feet boats Hourston Glascraft	18 feet boats GT Deluxe	Bayliner Element
Capacity	2-4 people	2-5 people	2-8 people
Extras	Bluetooth audio	Bluetooth audio	Open now, Bimini Top, Bluetooth
Hourly rate (weekday)	$60	$95	$130
Hourly rate (weekend)	$70	$105	$140
4⁺ hour rate	Weekday: $55/hr Weekend: $65/hr	Weekday: $90/hr Weekend: $100/hr	Weekday:$125/hr Weekend:$135/hr

Guest Comments

“…Thanks for the awesome instructions and patience. We had a great time! My 7 yr. old spotted a seal! My husband received a gift certificate for his 40th birthday…brilliant idea!…”

—Sarah, Delta, Canada

“…Great experience! The nicest, most friendly staff I’ve ever met in Canada. The boat was nice and handled well. The price was very reasonable. Great way to get a different view of Vancouver. An absolute must try. Thanks guys!…”

—Morten Bothmann, Copenhagen, Denmark
1. What is the biggest advantage of Granville Island Boat Rentals?

A．Offering various boat rentals.

B．Taking tourists to different sites.

C．Ensuring the highest level of safety.

D．Guiding visitors in wildlife observation.

2. How much does it cost to rent a boat accommodating 8 people for 5 hours on weekend?

A．$ 350.

B．$ 500.

C．$ 700.

D．$ 675.

3. What do Sara’s and Morten’s opinions have in common?

A．Easily-controlled equipment.	B．Well-received service.
C．Reasonable boat rental price.	D．Breathtaking scenery.

7 . Visiting a science museum is a highly underrated leisure activity. Many people believe that museums are where you go to see the remains of dinosaurs and learn more about the origin of man.     1     Science museums offer much more educational activities and other fun-filled activities. Below are some benefits of making a trip to a science museum.

Gain learning resources.     2     At any science museum, you can find tons of materials. They’re offered to promote science literacy (科学素养) of people of various ages, education levels and backgrounds. Kids can even get involved in lessons to gain scientific knowledge.

Take professional development courses. If you think science museums aren’t for you because you’re not a child, you are mistaken. They also offer a number of development courses for specialists. Teacher training is such a course where educators can be given a better understanding of tour of a city’s culture, history, arts, and science.     3    

Attend fun-filled summer camps. Most people don’t know this, but some science museums have summer camp programs for kids of all ages.     4     Kids can not only gain some useful life skills but also make new friends there. In addition, abilities like independence can be developed.    5     It’s very likely that you will engage in some interactive program sand exhibitions when you visit a science museum. Exhibition halls like planetariums (天文馆) show explorers the wonders of the universe. Some other halls also encourage visitors to actively participate in the exploration of scientific concepts (概念) and phenomena by allowing them to touch, handle, and experiment with various objects and exhibits according to the proper procedure.

A．Go on field research in large groups.

B．This makes them become better educators.

C．Experience plenty of hands-on exhibits.

D．A science museum is an educational center.

E．However, this is only the tip of the iceberg.

F．If you’ve ever been to one, you know the benefits.

G．They give you the freedom to explore a topic in depth.

8 . 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.

9 . Maximalism, as a design aesthetic (审美), is rooted in cultural shifts throughout history. In the mid-20th century, minimalism dominated social aesthetic, which laid great emphasis on the idea of less was more. In the late 1960s, postmodernism challenged the ideas of minimalism and embraced a more playful approach to design.     1     During the 1980s, maximalism reached its peak and continued to evolve in the following decades.

Today, maximalism has become a noticeable design style characterized by celebrating individuality,embracing the unexpected, and creating st unning and expressive spaces.     2     They hold that maximalism can make homes blossom into spaces that radiate with warmth and joy, and reflect the personalities and tastes of everyone in the house.

    3    Even hallways can be turned into gallery-like spaces with unique art collections, vibrant wall coverings that enhance visual impact. Mirrors, if strategically placed, can add to the pleasant feel of a space that could otherwise be a boring passage.

The living room unfolds with patterns and decor items, creating a dynamic and cozy atmosphere which is all about individuality and comfort.     4     A combination of decoration items such as sculptures, vases, and books are also on display.

Breaking free from regular kitchen aesthetics, maximalism transforms kitchens into exciting and inspiring environments. Using unexpected kitchen lighting options can add some home atmosphere.    5    

As an interior (室内的) stylist, I encourage you to get the best from your home and the possessions you already have by displaying what you love most. This will spark joy everywhere you look, and this concept is at the heart of maximalism.

A．Delicate table lamps may work well.

B．Your home should be a celebration of all you are.

C．Many interior designers are advocates of maximalism.

D．Maximalism breathes life into often-overlooked corners.

E．You can find a variety of ways to bring it into your home, too.

F．Maximalism emerged as a reaction against the idea of simplicity.

G．There is a mix of different patterns through throw pillows and curtains.

10 . There are many great independent bookstores in North Carolina. If you’re looking for some good books to read, you can visit the bookstores listed below.

Purple Crow Books

It’s a literary meeting place right in historic downtown Hillsborough. It was opened in 2009. You can find new books, used ones or the latest works by local authors. Because it specializes in local writers, Purple Crow Books is a favorite tourist destination. It’s a great place to grab a signed copy of a book by your favorite local author.

109 West King Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278

Quail Ridge Books

This is an independent bookstore with friendly staff dedicated to (致力于) providing the best customer service. Founded in 1984 by Nancy Olson, the store provides a wide variety of carefully selected books, events, discussion groups and town hall meetings. The owner Lisa Poole bought the store in 2013 and is dedicated to serving the locals.

4209-100 Lassiter Mill Road, Raleigh, NC 27609

Pomegranate Books

This bookstore is located in the historic Borkenhagen House in the Winter Park neighborhood of Wilmington, North Carolina. It has been finding good homes for great books since 2005. It stocks a carefully selected collection of literary and life-enhancing titles for all ages and also features locally-made cards and gift items.

4418 Park Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403

Scuppernong Books

This bookstore was opened on December 21, 2013 and has been an important part of the rebirth of downtown Greensboro ever since. It features fiction and poetry along with a remarkable children’s section and a broad range of general interest titles. Within the store is a busy cafe serving coffee, wine, and beer sourced primarily from local small businesses.

304 South Elm Street, Greensboro, NC 27401

1. What is special about Purple Crow Books?

A．It holds various reading activities.	B．It mainly sells books by local writers.
C．It focuses on selling second-hand books.	D．It is supported by local small businesses.

2. Which bookstore has the longest history?

A．Quail Ridge Books.	B．Purple Crow Books.
C．Pomegranate Books.	D．Scuppernong Books.

3. Who would prefer to visit Scuppernong Books?

A．People loving non-fiction books.	B．People liking handmade cards and gifts.
C．People enjoying a very quiet environment.	D．People fond of buying collections of poetry.