1 . The Beauty of Bookshops

Here are some of the most interesting places around the UK that sell books.

Tales on Moon Lane

This shop won Children’s Bookseller of the Year at The British Book Awards in 2020 and 2021. Tamara Macfarlane, the founder, says “The true magic of a bookshop is that the brilliant people who work there hold all the golden tickets-and all you have to do to get one is just ask for some advice.”

How Brave Is the Wren

This is a bookshop that operates from a caravan (房车)and tours the country visiting schools, festivals and markets all year round. Jenny Moore, who created and runs the mobile bookshop, said that one of the best parts of her job is selecting books to put out on display.

Richard Booth Bookshop

The Welsh town of Hay-on-Wye is famous for bookshops. Richard Booth was the person responsible for turning the small market town into a literary destination. He opened his first bookshop in the town's old fire station in 1962 and it is still there today. What makes it distinct is that it has a cafe and a cinema.

Bags of Books

This store in Lewes, England, aims to inspire young people. Owner Rachel Givertz says her favourite part of the job is “when people come back to tell you they loved the book you recommended”. She says if you're feeling sad, fed up or angry, books can take you away from reality for a little while.

1. Which bookshop is constantly on the move?

A．Bags of Books.

B．Tales on Moon Lane.

C．How Brave Is the Wren.

D．Richard Booth Bookshop.

2. Which of the following highlights Richard Booth Bookshop?

A．It serves the needs of moviegoers.	B．It features the tools for firefighters.
C．It offers advice from professionals.	D．It arouses interest of adolescents.

3. What does the owner of Bags of Books love about her job?

A．Picking books for display.	B．Distributing golden tickets.
C．Holding events in the store.	D．Receiving positive feedback.

2 . Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
假设你的朋友John作为交换生要来一所中学学习一年。现在有两个家庭可为他提供住宿。John对如何选择犹豫不决，想听听你的建议。请根据以下住宿家庭信息，写一封email给John，说说你推荐哪个家庭，并简要谈谈这样推荐的理由。

	王先生家庭	李先生家庭
家庭成员	一对中年夫妇；一个17岁的男孩	一对退休夫妇
住宿条件	提供一个带独立卫生间的房间	提供一个无独立卫生间房间
伙食	周一至周六提供早餐和晚餐，周日不提供餐饮	周一至周五提供早餐和晚餐；周六和周日提供三餐
距学校距离	地铁大约一小时车程	步行到学校大约10分钟

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3 . 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。

The history of Chinese garden architecture dates     1     the Shang and Zhou dynasties. During that period, Chinese kings and the nobility began developing forests and woods for hunting, which could    2    (see) as early gardens. The Han Dynasty advanced the concept of these "natural gardens" by adding living quarters and animals.

Traditional Chinese garden architecture was well developed in the Tang Dynasty. During this era, the    3    (construct) of beautiful gardens developed into what would include man-made hills, pools, and fountains.    4    time went on, this man-made beauty was able to successfully mix well with the beauty of the natural environment.

The Ming Dynasty    5     (follow) by the Qing Dynasty saw the heyday (最兴盛的时期) of Chinese garden architecture. Especially in the Qing Dynasty, emperors gathered skillful craftsmen (工匠) from all over the country    6     (create) even more complicated gardens. Gardens in this period were no longer    7     (mere) places for fun, but also served as areas     8    more formal ceremonies could take place.

Also, gardens in different regions of China have different styles. In northern China, they're large and often designed in scenic mountain areas. The Summer Palace is a typical example. The gardens in the south are    9    (small) than those in the north but no less delicate. Famous gardens    10     (belong) to this type are popular in Jiangsu Province, such as Li Garden and the Lion Forest Garden.

4 . Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. address；B. emerged；C. harmoniously；D. withdrew E. complex； F. fashion；G. troublesome；H. understandably I. initial；J. harvest；K. novel

With the rapid growth of the aging population in China, the installation of elevators in old communities has gradually become an inevitable issue. A lot of neighborhoods are living no longer     1     due to the living ills of their six-story, elevator-less buildings.

Recently, a residential     2     in Hangzhou has come up with an initiative designed to     3     the problem as to how to raise funds for facilities much-needed by elderly residents, which are called “public transit elevators.” Pay one yuan, and you can take the ride once, just like taking a bus. The price remains unchanged whether you take the lift by yourself or with your whole family. From my perspective, this     4     solution is quite necessary, but still needs improvement.

The greatest concern is the price. Residents in old communities have been at odds with one another regarding how to most effectively distribute the necessary money with which to pay for the installation of elevators. Most residents living on lower floors are     5     reluctant to pay for an elevator to be installed given that it will likely end up occupying their common area of public space. For those living on higher floors, however, the lack of elevator can often be quite     6    , especially for the elderly. Therefore, although the installation charge has been cut down to a very low level by adding pay-to-use elevators, how to properly allocate(分配) the     7     costs involved remains to be negotiated. Another problem has     8     concerning who’ll ultimately pay for the ride, suppose two families share one elevator at the same time.

Much easier as it is to work things on paper, it requires a considerable investment of financial and material resources in its initial stage, and it will only be able to     9     subtle returns, at least in the short run, making it challenging for whatever authority to carry out the proposal.

Still we have to place ourselves in the position in which we can best serve the greater society and by this, treat the issue in a more reasonable     10     so as to minimize any potential losses.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What do the speakers agree on?

A．Decreasing taxes.

B．Improving the sports center.

C．Giving the local government more power.

2. Which place does the man probably live next to?

A．A shopping mall.

B．A park.

C．A police station.

3. What is the woman’s main concern?

A．Increasing safety.

B．Improving education.

C．Increasing the number of large businesses.

4. What does the woman believe will happen in the town in the future?

A．Public spaces will decrease.

B．More people will move into the town.

C．People will have better employment opportunities.

6 . 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。

It doesn’t impress like George Washington’s plantation on the Potomac, but Lincoln’s home in downtown Springfield, Illinois,     1     （prove）irresistible to visitors since it opened to the public. Beautifully restored（修复）to its 1860 appearance, the house was Abraham and Mary Lincoln’s home for 17 years. In 1844 they bought it     2     $1,200 and some land from Charles Dresser, who performed their     3     （marry）ceremony in 1842.

When the house was built, it was much     4     （small）than it is today. Mary’s niece wrote, “The little home     5     （paint）white.” It was sweet and fresh. Mary loved it. She was extremely pretty, and her house was a reflection of     6     （she）, everything in good taste and in perfect order.

Although Mary loved flowers,     7     she nor her husband was known as a gardener. A long- time neighbor said they never planted trees and only kept a garden for one year. Mary’s sister, Frances Todd Wallace, often came over     8     （plant）flowers in the front yard.

    9     Lincolns enlarged the house to a full two-story in 1856 to meet the needs of their growing family. Three of the four Lincoln sons were born here. After Lincoln was elected President of the US in 1861, they rented the house and     10     （sell）most of their furniture.

7 . The Biggest Stadiums in the World

People have been pouring into stadiums since the days of ancient Greece. In around 80 A.D., the Romans built the Colosseum, which remains the world’s best known stadium and continues to inform contemporary design. Rome’s Colosseum was 157 feet tall and had 80 entrances, seating 50,000 people. However, that was small fry compared with the city’s Circus Maximus, which accommodated around 250,000 people.

These days, safety regulations-not to mention the modern sports fan’s desire for a good view and comfortable seat — tend to keep stadium capacities (容量) slightly lower. Even soccer fans tend to have a seat each; gone are the days of thousands standing to watch the match.

For the biggest stadiums in the world, we have used data supplied by the World Atlas list so far, which ranks them by their stated permanent capacity, as well as updated information from official stadium websites.

All these stadiums are still functional, still open and still hosting the biggest events in world sport.

·Rungrado 1st of May Stadium, Pyongyang D.P.R. Korea. Capacity: 150,000. Opened: May 1,1989.

·Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, Michigan, U. S. Capacity: 107,601. Opened: October 1, 1927.

·Beaver Stadium, State College, Pennsylvania, U. S. Capacity: 106,572. Opened: September 17, 1960.

·Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio, U. S. Capacity: 104,944. Opened: October 7,1922.

·Kyle Field, College Station, Texas, U. S. Capacity: 102,512. Opened: September 24, 1927.

1. How many people could the Circus Maximus hold?

A．104,944.

B．107,601.

C．About 150,000.

D．About 250,000.

2. Of the following stadiums, which is the oldest?

A．Michigan Stadium.

B．Beaver Stadium.

C．Ohio Stadium.

D．Kyle Field.

3. What do the listed stadiums have in common?

A．They host big games.	B．They have become tourist attractions.
C．They were built by Americans.	D．They are favored by architects.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How long did the man sleep last night?

A．For 3 hours.

B．For 4 hours.

C．For 7 hours.

2. Why did the man get up early this morning?

A．It's a weekday.

B．He needs to finish his work.

C．He has to give a presentation.

3. What can we learn about the man?

A．He is very tired now.

B．He often suffers from noise.

C．He had a party last night.