1. On which floor is the outdoor pool at Hotel Posada Freeman?
| A．The 12th floor. | B．The 11th floor. | C．The 3rd floor. |
| A．It’s simply furnished but quite clean. |
| B．Each room costs only about $15 a night. |
| C．It’s across the street from Olas Altas Beach. |
| A．It is located in the west of Playa Madera. |
| B．It has a big bar on the top floor. |
| C．It has ancient red wood windows. |
2 . In Takoma Park, Maryland, in suburban Washington, people, adults or students, lined up at a pay phone outside a restaurant several times a week.
“Once I put the phone out there, it just took off,” said David Schulman, a Takoma Park violinist who created the Bird Calls Phone. Listeners push 1 to hear a yellow-crowned night heron (夜鹭), 7 to hear a pileated (红冠) woodpecker’s call and 9 for the distinct scream of a red-tailed hawk. Instructions about how to use the phone are in three languages: English, Spanish and Amharic — a reflection of Takoma Park’s Ethiopian community. In all, 10 birds native to the Takoma Park area are featured.
In addition to being fun, listening to Bird songs can reduce stress and anxiety, studies show. Even hearing recordings of birds can relieve negative emotions.
After noticing an abandoned, nonworking pay phone in town, Schulman wondered if he could turn it into something appealing. He said, “I really like the old technology of just picking up a receiver, pressing one button and having something happen.” Schulman thought bringing birds sounds to the abandoned phone was a way to add a bit of nature to the neighborhood.
Takoma Park city officials agreed, and they budgeted $5, 000 to complete the project. Schulman reached out to The McCaulay Library in Ithaca, New York, which agreed to send him a few dozen recordings of native birds. He then managed to gain the help of software engineer and artist Branden Hall to rewire the phone to play different bird calls. Schulman said he persuaded several of his friends to record short descriptions of each bird to go with the calls.
“One thing I like about the Bird Calls Phone is that it’s the opposite of a loud broadcast,” Schulman said. “Only one person can listen at a time, and each person will take away their own unique experience.”
1. What will listeners hear if they press buttons on the pay phone?| A．The calls of native birds. | B．Songs in different languages. |
| C．Descriptions of local creatures. | D．Instructions on reducing stress. |
| A．Observant and nature-loving. | B．Diligent and easy-going. |
| C．Serious and public-spirited. | D．Ambitious and kind-hearted. |
| A．It encourages art appreciation. | B．It presents the harmony among birds. |
| C．It turns loud broadcasts into private phones. | D．It receives broad support from the community. |
| A．A Violinist Specializes in Ecology | B．Pick up the Phone, Hear Bird songs |
| C．Close to Nature, Far From Depression | D．Turn Trash into Treasure in Washington |
3 . Lighting is a key design feature in your home and deserves consideration, whether it’s to brighten up a dull corner or you’re planning a full renovation (翻新). Here, we put the spotlight on four key lighting design layers and how you can use them to capture every room of your home in its best light.
General lighting
Think of general lighting as the background layer that casts an even illumination (照明) throughout a room, most commonly from your ceiling lights. As these are often the main source of light for a room, it’s wise to have flexible options depending on the time of day, or desired brightness to suit the mood and the room’s purpose at the time.
Ambient (氛围的) lighting
Ambient lighting is the layer that adds warmth and softness to your space. Think lamp belt under the kitchen bench, or floor lamps in the corner. Use ambient lighting where you want to encourage rest and comfort, such as living spaces and bedrooms.
Task lighting
The next layer to consider is task lighting for more practical uses. These are brighter and are designed to illuminate workplaces, and are also used for study areas, home offices, bedside tables and reading corners.
Accent lighting
Accent lighting is placed to create a specific light effect, such as downlights or spotlights to highlight artwork, and wash lights against walls. The layering of accent lighting can be used to highlight architectural details and is an artful way to create focus and play with light in your space.
1. What is the major function of general lighting?| A．Brightening a dark corner. | B．Refreshing the surroundings. |
| C．Lighting up the entire room. | D．Adding warmth and softness. |
| A．Beside the study table. | B．Under the kitchen bench. |
| C．In the middle of the ceiling. | D．On the wall of the hallway. |
| A．General lighting | B．Ambient lighting. |
| C．Task lighting | D．Accent lighting. |
1. Where is the gas station?
| A．Next to the bank. |
| B．A mile from the post office. |
| C．Next to the post office. |
| A．By credit card. | B．In cash. | C．By check. |
| A．Some postcards. | B．Gas. | C．A map. |
| A．In the park. | B．In the street. | C．In the gas station. |
| A．They have to wait in line for a long time. |
| B．They booked a table in advance. |
| C．Overseas students enjoy eating out. |
6 . Museums in Switzerland
Chaplin’s WorldCharlie Chaplin was the greatest artist of the silent movies. His legacy (遗产) lives on through the creation of Chaplin’s World a this former home, the Manoir de Ban, Corsier-sur-Vevey. Beneath shady trees on the shores of Lake Geneva, the residence remains as Chaplin would have known it. Inside the museum, you’ll find yourself in a backstreet of old London, which is part of the latest exhibition “The Kid”.
The Swiss Museum of GamesThis museum, located within the double-towered 13th-century castle La Tour-de-Peilz on the eastern shore of Lake Geneva, is Switzerland’s one and only museum focused on games. Its collection of some 10, 000piccesgoes all the way back to the ancient Greeks, Romans and Egyptians. It’s interesting to see how everyone has enjoyed playing games over the centuries.
Swiss Open-Air MuseumNot all museums are housed in buildings. The Swiss Open-Air Museum in Ballenberg allows visitors to walkthrough and around over 100 rural houses and farm buildings sourced from all over Switzerland. All the structures in the museum are original, de construe ted from their original sites, and reconstructed in Ballenberg. It’s the closest visitors can get to relive the life of Swiss people in ancient times.
Queen-The Studio ExperienceIt’s a kind of magic to step into the former Mountain Studios, situated in the Casinos Barriere in Montreux. Not only did the rock Rolling Stones and band Queen record six albums there, but the Rolling Stones and David Bowie also recorded hits in the studios. Since 2013 there has been a permanent exhibition museum honouring Queen and lead singer Freddie Mercury. With a background of Queen music and recorded interviews, the rooms are filled with photos, albums and instruments.
1. What do the first two museums have in common?| A．They attract art lovers worldwide. |
| B．They have Swiss history as the theme. |
| C．They are castle-turned museums. |
| D．They are located near Lake Geneva. |
| A．Corsier-sur-Vevey. | B．Ballenberg. |
| C．La Tour-de-Peilz. | D．Montreux. |
| A．Record music. |
| B．Watch magic shows. |
| C．Attend a figure-focused exhibition. |
| D．Enjoy live concerts by the Rolling Stones. |
| A．A one-room studio. | B．A two-room apartment. | C．A two-story townhouse. |
1. What was the matter with the first room?
| A．It had a bad view. | B．It was noisy. | C．It was untidy. |
| A．A garden. | B．The ocean. | C．A parking lot. |
| A．She could get her money back. |
| B．She could be upgraded with a lower price. |
| C．She could be accommodated for free next time. |
| A．A fridge. | B．An electric cooker. | C．Laundry machines. | D．Dishes. |
1. Why did the man call?
| A．To book a room. | B．To prepare for a meeting. | C．To change a room. |
| A．Because the hotel is closed for the season. |
| B．Because the hotel is fully booked. |
| C．Because the hotel is holding a meeting. |
