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

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

B．Encourage people to live a healthy life.

C．Provide a colorful life for the retired people.

2. What advice does the speaker give about exercising?

A．Doing exercise after lunchtime.

B．Exercising as planned.

C．Trying all kinds of exercise.

3. What entertainment does the center offer?

A．Relaxing in the garden.

B．Watching TV.

C．Holding parties.

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

A．By informing the library of demands.

B．By paying a little more booking fee.

C．By contacting the people at reception.

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who is the speaker most likely talking to?

A．New employees.

B．Patients.

C．Tourists.

2. Where is the health center?

A．On Tye Road.

B．Next to a small garden.

C．In the main building.

3. What does the speaker say about the swimming pool?

A．It’s free of charge.

B．It’s open all day long.

C．It’s in the leisure center.

4. Why does the speaker recommend Jenny’s Restaurant?

A．It saves time.

B．Its service is quite good.

C．It has good and cheap food.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. When did the speakers get to the farm?

A．In the morning.

B．At noon.

C．In the evening.

2. How many hens are there on the farm?

A．About 100. C. About 200. C. About 300.

3. What kind of farmhouse do the woman’s grandparents have?

A．A fashionable one.

B．A modern one.

C．An old one.

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the Englishmen’s purpose in going to pubs?

A．To find new jobs.

B．To relax themselves.

C．To meet respectable women.

2. Who are English pubs mainly intended for?

A．Teenagers.

B．Famous women.

C．Men.

3. How long do English pubs usually stay open?

A．13 hours.

B．12 hours.

C．11 hours.

4. What are many Englishmen dreaming of according to the speech?

A．Leaving their homes.

B．Telling their troubles to another man.

C．Leaving their jobs and buying a little country pub.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the man call the woman?

A．To make a reservation.

B．To check out of the hotel.

C．To ask about the city center.

2. What does the woman say about the Imperial?

A．It is cheaper than her hotel.

B．It is rated as a five-star hotel.

C．It is better known than her hotel.

3. What does the man finally want to know about the Imperial?

A．The price.

B．The telephone number.

C．The location.

6 . COMOX VALLEY EXHIBITION

Come and experience the many wonders of Comox Valley rural life!

With 40 acres of developed grounds and nature park, the Comox Valley Exhibition is situated on the bank of the Tsolum River in the scenic Comox Valley.

To promote local farming, the exhibition offers three days of fun events for all family members. You can pet a lamb, and watch the diving dogs and many farm animal shows. Check out the demonstrations, enjoy fresh squeezed lemonade, and sit back and enjoy the lumberjack (伐木工) show, carving show and non-stop entertainment.

Exhibition Times

Friday, August 26, 2022－Noon to 7 pm

Saturday, August 27, 2022－10 am to 7 pm

Sunday, August 28, 2022－10 am to 5 pm

Tickets and Pricing

General (18 to 64)－US$10

Seniors (65+)－US$5

Youth &Teens (6 to 17)－US$5

Children under 5－free

Family pass (2 adults & up to 3 youth)－US$25

Note: All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Admission and Re-entry

All persons MUST have a valid and visible wristband or pass to enter, re-enter or remain on the Exhibition Grounds. Anyone without a valid wristband or pass will be asked to leave the Exhibition Grounds.

Any admission passes or wristbands that have been lost or stolen are to be reported to a CVEX representative for resolution.

Any admission passes or wristbands that are used illegally will not be honored.

1. What can you enjoy at the Comox Valley Exhibition?

A．Squeezing fresh lemons.	B．Having a taste of lamb.
C．Playing with dogs in water.	D．Watching animal shows.

2. How much would a couple with two teens under 16 pay at least for admission?

A．US$20.

B．US$25.

C．US$30.

D．US$35.

3. Who would be most likely to enter the exhibition successfully?

A．Clifford, a teen who wore an invalid wristband of his mother’s.

B．Jacob, a youth who arrived at 6 pm on August 28, 2022 with his mother.

C．Ella, an adult who arrived at 5 pm on August 27, 2022 with a valid pass.

D．Rebecca, an 8-year-old girl who came by herself with a valid wristband.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What are the speakers mainly talking about?

A．Where they prefer to live.

B．How to find their house.

C．What to do for their visitors.

2. What should the visitors do when they see the bus stop?

A．Turn left.

B．Cross the bridge.

C．Go up the hill.

3. Where is the couple’s house?

A．Between two villages.

B．To the left of the main road.

C．On the right-hand side of a bridge.

4. What do we know about Sue?

A．She found the map very useful.

B．She got lost on her way.

C．She followed the couple’s directions.

8 . China’s famous museums include ancient buildings and world class modern museums with big collections. They are excellent places for sightseeing and learning about China.

Sanxingdui Museum

The museum is on the path less beaten by tourists, but it makes one of the top museums for the 3,400-year-old artworks. If you’re an ancient history fan, this place will attract you. If you love art, its style will surprise you a lot.

The Palace Museum

The museum is one of the largest old building kept in the country with a history of 600 years old. Built at the beginning of the Ming Dynasty between 1406 and 1420, it was the home of 24 rulers and their courts. It is one of the fines buildings in China and a good place to study Chinese history.

The Shanghai Museum

The big modern museum is popular with foreign tourists. It is probably the most modern museum with the focus on creative art displays about the history of the whole area. Most famous for its huge collection of china, it is in People’s Square which is also a popular tourist attraction.

The Shaanxi History Museum

Since 14 historical dynasties founded their capitals and developed in Shaanxi Province, the museum may have the oldest treasure of all museums in Chins. The artworks show the greatness of the museum, and the displays are modern and well laid out.

1. Which of the following is on the less-frequently-visited road?

A．Sanxingdui Museum.	B．The Palace Museum.
C．The Shanghai Museum.	D．The Shaanxi History Museum.

2. What is the Shanghai Museum best known for?

A．Its founder.	B．Its building style.
C．Its collection of china.	D．Its home of rulers.

3. What do the four museums focus on?

A．Modern art.	B．Ancient science.
C．Chinese historical culture.	D．Chinese modern building.

9 . Top Stadiums in the World

Camp Nou

Located in Barcelona, Spain, this stadium ranks the largest football stadium in Europe. Camp Nou, completed in 1957, is built on the land formerly occupied by horse racing tracks. The architectural features include one main grand-stand (大看台) along with four smaller ones, each holding about 12,000 people along with additional standing room for about 30,000 supporters around it. There are also two large underground car parks beneath the stadium which can hold about 3,00 cars each.

Bukit Jalil National Stadium

Located in the National Sports Complex in Malaysia’s capital city, Kuala Lumpur, the stadium was built in 1998 at a cost of about $270 million. This stadium is listed as one of the greatest in Southeast Asia with the capacity of 87,41. It is the home ground of the Malaysian national football team. Many other events such as concerts, festival celebrations and cultural shows are also held here.

Wembley Stadium

Built in 2007, it is the fifth biggest football stadium in the world, which can accommodate 90,000 people. As the largest stadium in the UK, Wembley Stadium has been the temple of English football for a decade. Many major home matches of the England national football team and the FA Cup Final are usually held at this stadium, which has witnessed the 2011 and 2013 UEFA Champions League Finals and the semi-finals and final of UEFA Euro 2020 with honor.

Melbourne Cricket Ground

It is by far the biggest stadium in Australia that has a capacity exceeding 10,00 spectators. It is also the world’s largest cricket stadium. The original version of the stadium was opened way back in 1853 and it has been expanded and renovated multiple times throughout its history. It’s used for multiple sports and has hosted several important events, including the 1956 Summer Olympics, the 1992 and 2015 Cricket World Cups, and the main venue of Australian Football League matches as well.

1. What did the land for Camp Nou use to be?

A．Car parks.	B．A large stand.
C．An empty space.	D．Horse racing tracks.

2. What do Bukit Jalil National Stadium and Melbourne Cricket Ground have in common?

A．They can host various events.

B．They once hosted Summer Olympics.

C．They feature high technologies.

D．They both have the same capacity.

3. Which stadium has the shortest history?

A．Camp Nou.	B．Bukit Jalil National Stadium.
C．Wembley Stadium.	D．Melbourne Cricket Ground.

10 . Here are some hostels (旅社) that will help you save money when you’re traveling in Toronto, Canada.

HI Hostel Toronto

HI Hostel Toronto really gets what travelers need. The hostel is in a central location close to everything you need (shopping, restaurants, subway and more). It’s very easy to meet people here because there is a bar that hosts live music. The beds are super comfortable so you can have a good sleep. Free breakfast is included.

Beds from $45 every night.

Two Peas Pod Hostel

Two Peas Pod Hostel runs a store and a café. They have a super rooftop (屋顶) (you can see the CN Tower from it) and a mini movie theater. Their beds are super cool and comfortable. They have lockers underneath them so you can keep all your things safe. It’s almost like staying in a modern hotel but with the fun of a hostel. Enjoy a great stay with free breakfast.

Beds from $59 every night.

The Only Backpacker’s Inn

This is your standard backpacker hostel. They have a bar and a café. There’s no free breakfast but the money you save makes up for that. It’s located near the subway so you can easily get around the city. It’s a good choice for travelers to meet people.

Beds from $37 every night.

The Parkdale Hostellerie

This is the most affordable hostel with free breakfast in the city. It’s not as central as the other hostels but that also makes one of its advantages: it is far from noise. The hostel is not the most modern but it has a welcoming, homey feel.

Beds from $26 every night.

1. What can travelers do at HI Hostel Toronto?

A．Drink coffee at a café.	B．Watch a live music show.
C．See the CN Tower on the rooftop.	D．Watch a film at a mini movie theater.

2. What makes The Only Backpacker’s Inn different from the others?

A．It runs a store and a café.	B．It offers comfortable beds.
C．It doesn’t offer free breakfast.	D．It’s close to public transportation.

3. Which hostel should you choose if you want to live in a quiet place?

A．HI Hostel Toronto.	B．Two Peas Pod Hostel.
C．The Only Backpacker’s Inn.	D．The Parkdale Hostellerie.