1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。1.

A．In the newspaper.

B．At the campus housing office.

C．On the college pamphlet.

D．In the neighbourhood.

2.

A．Math.

B．Music.

C．Computer.

D．English.

3.

A．It must be in a good location.

B．It must have a kitchen.

C．It should guarantee her privacy.

D．It doesn’t cost much to rent.

4.

A．Betty will share the house with Jeff.

B．Betty is not easy to live with.

C．Jeff is the owner of the house.

D．Betty and Jeff are both studying in the same college.

2 .

A．They don’t need a new apartment.

B．Rachel’s neighborhood is too far away.

C．She hopes to buy a new apartment as soon as possible.

D．They can’t afford an apartment in Rachel’s neighborhood.

3 . Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. ground B. discourage C. massively D. collapse E. disapprove F. private G. contain H. survive I. escape J. slightly K. former

Loans at public libraries fell dramatically during the pandemic, while website visits rose. If the service is to     1     further cuts, it needs users.

Libraries are romantic yet plain places. The romance is that of reading, and the wealth of human imagination they     2    . The plain side of libraries is more physical. This is the world of buildings, shelving, books, library cards, computers-and people whose minds are ready to be opened. It would be hard to find anyone who actively     3     of, or question the principles of self-improvement libraries stand for. But when it comes to practicalities, Britain’s libraries are on less solid     4    . The sector has been cut     5     in the past decade, with around 800 libraries across England disappearing.

The first Covid lockdown caused a new increase of interest in reading, as the idea took hold that people forced to stay at home would spend more time with books — both to find out more about the pandemic and to     6     from it. But the latest data regarding libraries are worrying for anyone who values them as bricks-and-mortar (实体店) places to go. The number of physical visits also tended to     7    , from 214.6m to 59.7m, compared with the fact that website visits grew by 18% to 154.7m. Of course, this is the behavior that one would expect during a pandemic. Many libraries were closed during this period, when the government chose to     8     people from unnecessary mixing.

Meanwhile,     9     libraries at home, whether large collections or single, untidy bookshelves, appear to be booming, with more ones springing up. But the hope must be that visits and loans at public libraries will soon return to their     10     level too. Like any other service, libraries need users. This has something to do with the romantic notion of the reader as explorer. Books can be treasured possessions, but there is also something special about that ONE copy to arrive in your hand.

4 .

A．John should give priority to his privacy.

B．John had better choose a cheap apartment.

C．John is unlikely to move out of the dormitory.

D．John should make sure that he can find a quiet place.

5 . Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.

Nowadays, maybe museums are     1     (visited) places in the world. Doubling as educational centers and conservation centers, museums play an important role in the protection of culture.     2     these institutions’ various size and specialty, the task of most museums is around the display and care of their collections. In order to figure out how this important cultural phenomenon came to be, it is important to understand its origins and trace how its role     3     (evolve) over time.

The word, museum, is considered     4     (originate) from “mouseion”, the Greek term for “a holy place for the Muses”. In classical Greek mythology, the nine Muses are the goddesses of the arts and sciences, making     5     perfect protectors for these knowledge-based institutions.

Earliest museums were private collections and were only accessible to a narrow circle of people. Rare and curious natural objects and works of art were displayed in     6     was called “wonder rooms” or “cabinets of curiosities”.

The history of modern museums     7     (date) back to the 17^th century. Early museums served as     8     but a private collection room until an Englishman named Elias Ashmole had donated the contents of his wonder room to Oxford University. Believing that “the knowledge of Nature is very necessary to human life and health,” many like-minded collectors across Europe shifted their focus from private used to public access in the late 17^th and 18^th centuries. During this time, world-class museums began to make their art collections accessible to the public.

Today, the importance of public institutions     9     never be too stronger than ever before. In addition to taking care of collections and making them accessible to the public, many museums are using new technologies to improve their public programs, digitize their collections, and share their research. With these modern methods, museums are able to engage audiences in new ways and extend their tasks     10     their walls.

6 . Getting to know Peru is to admire its churches, archaeological (考古的) sites, and houses with balconies, who are witnesses to the rich history and guardians of the cultural treasures of Peru. We invite you to discover the top 5 most representative collections.

Royal Tombs of Sipan

This is an exceptional exhibition of the Lord of Sipan, one of the most powerful men of ancient Peru, ruler of the Mochica Culture which dominated the Peruvian northern coast between 100 and 800 A.D. The Complex features the artifacts found within its tomb. The tour includes a visit to the archaeological site, which gives you a complete view of this magnificent discovery.

Lima Art Museum

Also known as MALI, the museum is home to a collection of more than 17,000 works exhibited in its permanent galleries including art, textiles and silverware from the first Andean civilizations to our days. In addition, the museum’s temporary galleries highlight local and international exhibitions. The building that houses the Museum is located at the entrance of Lima’s historic downtown next to a beautiful public park and is one of the most beautiful examples of architecture in Lima.

MATE

Peru’s most recognized photographer, Mario Testino, has gained a place as one of the most influential fashion and portrait photographers of our times. Here in Peru, he has written a new chapter in art’s history by restoring a beautiful 19th Century mansion to its former glory to home a non-profit museum that brings Peruvian artists and culture to worldwide attention. The museum offers the best of international contemporary art and photography through a program of exhibitions, residencies, and events, alongside a permanent display of his work.

Santa Catalina Convent

This is not just another religious building—the 20,000-sq-meter complex is almost a castle within the Arequipa City. Occupying a whole block and guarded by imposing high walls, it is one of the most fascinating religious buildings in Peru. Its main attraction is the mix of Spanish an native elements in the architectural style and the splendid works of art, such as the art gallery containing pieces of the Cusco School of paintings showing the life of St. Catherine of Siena, and the murals (壁画) that can be seen all over the place.

1. The passage is mainly intended to ______.

A．highlight Peru’s rich history and well-known artifacts

B．recommend some of Peru’s places that are worth visiting

C．explain why Peru has protected its cultural treasures well

D．introduce most representative collections in Peru’s museums

2. The building of ______ has a foreign touch.

A．Royal Tombs of Sipan	B．Lima Art Museum
C．MATE	D．Santa Catalina Convent

3. Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A．The Mochica Culture spread across Peru around 800 A.D.

B．Lima Art Museum is located on the outskirts of Lima.

C．Mario Testino plays a part in publicizing Peruvian culture.

D．Santa Catalina Convent is no longer used for religious purposes.

7 . Directions:After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.

Would you hang out with cats, rabbits or owls?

In the U. S.. hanging out in a cafe with animals is such an exotic concept that people can’t get enough of it. A cat cafe in New York last year had lines down the street and online reservations for     1     Manhattan cat cafe are almost fully booked more than two months in advance. But in Japan, cat cafes are just the start. You     2     hang out in rabbit cafes or have coffee in Tokyo with two goats. And you’re not limited to domestic animals. You can also spend an hour at a cafe     3    (hold) a great horned owl.

Judging by     4     complicated it was to get a reservation at Tokyo’s Shop of Owls, the owl cafes are just as much of a trend there     5     cat cafes are here. The owls come     6     various sizes and species, from tiny to quite large, including a great horned owl with large sharp claws and an impressive beak. Each bird has a tether (拴绳) around one foot,    7     you hold in your hand as it rests on your arm.

The attentive staff will place the owl on your shoulder or head, if you like and the staff can also help if your owl starts to flap. If you     8    (have) enough and want to just watch everyone else’s owls, they’ll relieve you of the bird. Photography is forbidden in some of     9    (odd) places in Japan, but this isn’t one of them. No flash is allowed but posting a selfie on social media holding an owl is clearly a goal for many visitors.

Unlike some other animal cafes in Japan, this place is only nominally a cafe. There’s no food and only a small drink is included. The drink arrives covered in plastic wrap.     10     (decorate) with a magic marker illustration of an owl. But no one pays attention to their beverage until the final activity, which involves distributing souvenirs such as a photo book, chopsticks and a cloth decorated with owls.

8 . Uncle Leo gives me a suspicious look when I call this place the ‘Scacchi Palace’. It is really a house, called Ca’ Scacchi in Venetian. Anywhere else in the world, this would surely be regarded as a palace, although it is one in need of a little care and attention.

Our house is by the side of the little San Cassian canal and a small square of the same name. We have a door which leads onto the street and two entrances from the water. One runs under a grand, rounded arch into the ground floor of the house, which, as is customary in the city, is used instead of a cellar (地下室) for storing things. The second is used for our commercial activities and it is situated in another building, which is three stories high, attached to the north side, towards the Grand Canal.

Finally, there is yet another exit: a wooden bridge, with handrails, runs from the first floor of the house between the two river entrances straight over the canal and into the square itself. Consequently, I can wander over it in the morning and find fresh water from the well in the centre of the square while still rubbing the sleep from my eyes. Or I may call a gondola (威尼斯小划船) from my bedroom window, find it waiting for me by the time I get downstairs and, just one minute later, be in the middle of the greatest waterway on Earth, the Grand Canal of Venice.

The house is almost 200 years old, I am told, and built of bricks of a rich dark brown colour. It has elegant arched windows and green-painted shutters (百叶窗) to keep out the cruel summer heat. I live on the third floor in the third room on the right with a view over the canal and square. When I lie in bed at night, I can hear the chatter and songs of the passing gondoliers and the conversations in the square nearby. I understand why Uncle runs his business here. The prices are not too steep. The location of the house is near the city centre and easy for our clients to find. Furthermore, the printing trade has many roots in this area of Venice, even if some of the old publishers from the area no longer exist.

1. According to the writer, in what way is the house typical of Venice?

A．People live and work in the same building.	B．There are several ways of entering it.
C．It consists of two separate buildings.	D．The storage area is not below ground.

2. What does the pronoun “it” (in paragraph 2) refer to?

A．The family business.

B．A floor.

C．An entrance.

D．A building.

3. What does the writer say about his uncle’s printing business in the fourth paragraph?

A．It has plenty of customers.

B．It is less expensive than others.

C．It’s the only printing business left in the district.

D．There are other similar businesses in the district.

4. It can be concluded from the passage that the writer regards Venice as          .

A．somewhere that could never be home	B．a strange and special place to live in
C．a city where it’s easy to get lost	D．a place dominated by money

9 . Q: What can be learned about the restaurant?

A．It has earned five stars.	B．It is decorated with stars.
C．It is not very popular.	D．It is recommended in the newspaper.

10 .

A．He is economical in all aspects of his life.

B．He thinks the price of the flat is unreasonably high.

C．He can’t afford the monthly rent of 1,500 pounds.

D．He is not satisfied with the location of the flat.