1. Where are the two speakers?
| A．In a restaurant． | B．At home． | C．In the street． |
| A．He hates fast food restaurant． |
| B．He feels too sick to eat． |
| C．He thinks fast food is convenient． |
| A．More than 100 million． | B．More than 100 billion． | C．More than 200 billion． |
1. Where does the factory tour take place?
| A．In England. | B．In America. | C．In Denmark. |
| A．About 200. | B．About 1,000. | C．About 10,000. |
| A．It is melted. | B．It is shaped. | C．It is cooled. |
| A．Designing the toys. | B．Fixing the machines. | C．Cleaning the factory. |
1. What does the speaker think of the professors?
| A．Responsible. | B．Hardworking. | C．Patient. |
| A．Drawing. | B．Dancing. | C．Singing. |
| A．In the classroom. | B．In the library. | C．In the lab. |
| A．Fresh students. | B．Graduates. | C．Professors. |
1. What kind of restaurants are the most in the speaker’s hometown?
| A．KFCs. | B．Chinese restaurants. | C．Japanese restaurants. |
| A．They are unhealthy. |
| B．They are too expensive. |
| C．There isn’t enough food in them. |
| A．Very fat. | B．Very tall. | C．Very thin. |
| A．The speaker’s favourite diet. |
| B．Restaurants in the speaker’s hometown. |
| C．Fast food restaurants in America. |
5 . Are you fond of watching films? Does the colorful, natural, or spectacular scenery in the films attract you to travel to their locations? Although many films nowadays use many special effects, most scenes are captured in natural places, which can create lasting impressions on audiences. We have selected four beautiful film locations in China. Check them out!
Xixi National Wetland Park & If You Are the One
Lying in Hangzhou, East China’s Zhejiang province, less than 5 kilometers from West Lake, Xixi National Wetland Park covers a total area of 11.5 square kilometers. It has rich ecological resources, beautiful natural scenery, and profound culture. Rivers, ponds, and lakes make up over 70 percent of the park, which is China’s first national wetland park integrating (合并) urban, agricultural, and cultural wetlands.
Great Bamboo Sea of China & Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
The Great Bamboo Sea of China, commonly known as the Anji Bamboo Sea, is a national 4A-level tourism attraction dominated by Moso bamboo forests located in Anji county, Huzhou, East China’s Zhejiang province. It has been recognized as the largest ecological leisure and tourism area featuring bamboo culture in southeastern China.
Moso bamboo grows all over the mountains in the scenic area, creating a magnificent landscape. The largest bamboo stalk (茎), which has been exhibited at the National Agricultural Exhibition Center, has a diameter of 17 centimeters, with most stalks having a diameter of more than 10 centimeters.
Kaiping Diaolou Cultural Tourism Area & Let the Bullets Fly
Located to the southwest of the Pearl River Delta in South China’s Guangdong province, Kaiping Diaolou Cultural Tourism Area is a well-known scenic spot that also serves as a base for scientific education. The magnificent and distinctive gardens, traditional and simple folk houses, and the diaolou (a multi-story folk residence) complexly joined with Chinese and Western architectural forms are wonderfully integrated with the surrounding mountains and rivers, ponds, farms, and rice fields in the tourism area.
With a long history and profound cultural resources, Kaiping Diaolou was on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2007.
Wulong Karst Tourism Area & Curse of the Golden Flower
Wulong Karst Tourism Area, located in Chongqing’s Wulong district, has unique karst landscapes including three sections and also impresses visitors with distinctive folk customs of the Tujia, Miao, and Mulam ethnic groups.
The Three Natural Bridges in Wulong is a rare geological wonder of typical karst landforms and is home to three magnificent natural limestone arch bridges. They span the Yangshuihe Canyon in parallel and connect the mountains on both sides, forming an unusual landscape of “three bridges sandwiched by two pits”.
1. Who will be most interested in the places above according to the text?| A．Cyclists and tourists. | B．Film fans and outdoor enthusiasts. |
| C．Actors and geologists. | D．Educators and writers. |
| A．It offers a well-known scenic spot. |
| B．It provides wonderful Western architectural forms. |
| C．It is a rare geological wonder of typical land-forms. |
| D．It was on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2007. |
| A．They are open to special events. |
| B．They enjoy convenient transportation. |
| C．They offer unique and spectacular scenery. |
| D．They are located in the same part of China. |
6 . Wherever you live, you always look forward to a comfortable home. However, people don’t often turn it into what they want because they worry about the costs. Actually, this is a common misconception(错误认识)—you don’t need to spend a lot of money in order to make your home comfortable.
Clear
The first thing you need to do before buying or rearranging anything is clearing rooms.
Add Green Plants
Try Darker Colors
Another thing you can do to make a room look warmer is use some darker shades in the decoration. Lighter colors are great for making a room feel bigger, but darker colors create a comfortable and attractive environment.
Adjust the Lighting
The last thing is lighting. The lighting in a room can make or break it.
| A．Warm lighting can make a room pleasant and sweet |
| B．Disorder is the exact opposite of warm and attractive |
| C．You shouldn’t keep plants and flowers in your bedroom |
| D．Throwing in some darker colors will make the room look perfect |
| E．Besides making it keep warm, blankets add more color to a room |
| F．Here are some inexpensive ways to make your home comfortable |
| G．One way to make a room attractive is to add plants and fresh flowers |
7 . Amazing West Coast Beach Houses Rent
Rockaway Beach House
Rockaway Beach, Oregon
This comfortably furnished two-bedroom, two-bath house is both kid-and dog-friendly with a path leading right down to Nedonna Beach. It’s conveniently located near Manhattan Beach State Park as well as towns such as Manzanita, Wheeler, and Nehalem that offer cafes and tourist shops. Amenities (便利设施) include a washer and dryer, ping-pong table, home office, wood-burning fireplace and smart TV.
Oceanfront Townhome
Monterey, California
This rental claims to be one of the closest homes to the water in all of Monterey. It’s limited on space—the owner notes it can accommodate up to three adults or two adults and two small children—the location is only five minutes from downtown Monterey and Fisherman’s Wharf, 10 minutes from the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Pacific Grove, and 15 minutes from Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Westport Ocean Oasis
Westport, Washington
Washington state might not be the first place people think of when considering a West Coast beach trip, but vacation rentals like this one might make them think twice. A one-bedroom, one-bath, dog-friendly apartment, it offers sweeping views of the shores from its huge windows, as well as amenities like a balcony, basketball court and putting green, and TV.
Studio Beach House
Rancho Palos Verdes, California
Located just west of Long Beach, this beach rental offers amazing views and easy beach access as well as amenities like tennis and basketball courts, a playground and an outdoor bar with 50-inch TV, surround sound, a mini-fridge and hot tub. It’s also close to many destinations like golf courses, parks, and the Portuguese Bend Reserve, a nature area with hiking trails that overlook the ocean.
1. Which beach house will you choose if you are going to live in Oregon?| A．Rockaway Beach House. | B．Oceanfront Townhome. |
| C．Westport Ocean Oasis. | D．Studio Beach House. |
| A．Pacific Grove. | B．Carmel-by-the-Sea. |
| C．Fisherman’s Wharf. | D．The Monterey Bay Aquarium. |
| A．They are dog-friendly. | B．They have huge windows. |
| C．They are close to hiking trails. | D．They both offer a basketball court. |
8 . Four Pet-Friendly Resorts (度假胜地)
To help you and your cat or dog get ready for a well-deserved and long awaited vacation, we put together four top pet-friendly resorts to visit on your journey.
Buttermilk Falls Inn & Spa
Where: Milton, New York
Price: $25 pet cleaning fee; pet-friendly rooms start at $350 a night
Your pet is greeted with a water bowl and a special kitty treat or dog biscuits made by the inn’s bakery. It can also receive a comfortable bed, toys and nice breakfasts. Hike the grounds of the pet-friendly resort together—there are ponds and orchards (果园)—and visit the rescued animals.
Kinship Landing
Where: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Price: $49 pet fee; king suites start at $249 a night
Inside this new hotel, you’re greeted with hundreds of green plants that hang from the ceilings, along with an event space that houses an urban jungle. Order your pet a doggy bowl with local grains, sweet potatoes and eggs at the hotel’s café, and then head out to explore the Rocky Mountains.
Kimpton Sawyer Hotel
Where: Sacramento, California
Price: Rooms start at $249 a night
The pet-friendly resort has no pet fee, and there’s no limit on the number or type of pets you can bring, so pack up your dog and your cat. Awaiting them will be pet beds, food, water bowls, mats and a list of pet-friendly restaurants and parks.
Montage Palmetto Bluff
Where: Bluffton, South Carolina
Price: $150 pet fee; rooms start at $645 a night
In this great resort, your pet will be treated to a fancy pet bed, toy gifts and a special menu. For you, there’re spa treatments, stand-up paddle boarding, boating, and swimming, plus eight dining experiences.
1. What does Buttermilk Falls Inn & Spa provide for a pet dog?| A．Self-made biscuits. | B．A pet bed in a jungle. | C．Animal parties in a park. | D．A bowl made with plants. |
| A．In Milton, New York. | B．In Sacramento, California. |
| C．In Bluffton, South Carolina. | D．In Colorado Springs, Colorado. |
| A．Water sports. | B．Cooking experiences. |
| C．Farming work in an orchard. | D．Climbing the Rocky Mountains. |
9 . Looking for a place where your kids can pet animals? Well, you’re in luck because we’ve got a great list of farms in Northeast Ohio.
Majestic Meadows Alpacas &Boutique
Fun for all ages! Come to pet, feed and interact with all the animals on the farm! It is a perfect place to relax and appreciate the beauty of the outdoors. The 20-acre farm gives you a truly unique interactive experience that gets you up close and personal with all the animals on the farm as you walk through the fields. Open daily. Book in advance to experience the farm!
Downs on the Farm
Downs on the Farm is a non-profit organization doing two things close to their heart—saving animals from dangers and providing a special farm for kids with disabilities to enjoy. There is a petting zoo, train rides and a playground. On the farm, children with special needs can engage themselves in rescues related to special needs.
Hale Farm &Village
Open seasonally, this living history museum features 32 historic structures, craft and trade demonstrations, farm animals and gardens. Costumed interpreters will provide a look into daily life on the farm. Special timed talks and demonstrations are offered throughout the week to add meaningful interpretation of sites and highlight some special history. Admission for children aged 2 and under is FREE.
The Farm in Walnut Creek
On this farm, activities visitors may enjoy during a visit change with the seasons. Visitors have the opportunity to view and hand-feed the animals from a conventional car or a horse-drawn carriage. You can also get close to some of the animals in the petting area. Plus, tour the non-electric farmhouses and take pictures. What is the most exciting is that you can buy local fruits and vegetables at the farm stand.
1. What is required for the visit to the 20-acre farm?| A．A camera. | B．An interpreter. |
| C．A reservation. | D．A registration fee. |
| A．Downs on the Farm. | B．Hale Farm &. Village. |
| C．The Farm in Walnut Creek. | D．Majestic Meadows Alpacas & Boutique. |
| A．Take a train ride. | B．Decorate a garden. |
| C．Purchase produce. | D．Build a farmhouse. |
10 . The history alone creates mystery and awe from fans. The official London residence for the Queen and her family has been in existence since 1837. Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ took the throne in 1953. In the summer, the State Rooms in the palace are open to the public for tours. However, much of the Queen’s home is off limits.
It is reported that the palace is 15 times larger than the US President’s residence. The most expensive home in Europe at an estimated 1.5 billion includes 775 rooms.
The Richest YouTube channel recently took viewers on a tour of the ultra-luxurious interior of one of the most famous residences in the world.
The Grand Staircase
The first thing visitors see when walking into the palace is a magnificent, red carpet lined staircase, added by Queen Victoria in 1898. Portraits of the royal family line the walls so visitors can view history as they make their way toward the State Rooms.
The Regency Room
Fans have surely seen this green and gold room with tassel trim sofas, a desk and traditional fireplace. The famous room is often where the Queen’s official photos are taken and the annual Christmas broadcast is filmed.
The 1844 Room
This room is often used to greet special guests and world leaders. With marble columns and gold mirrors, perhaps most notable is the 1820 neoclassical desk against one wall and the blue and gold chairs on either side.
Outside
Of course, a visit to Buckingham Palace wouldn’t be complete without watching the changing of the guard, a tradition beginning in 1911. One more top-secret feature of the palace—the series of tunnels underneath the property. One, reportedly even leads to the House of Parliament.
1. Which of the following statements is true about the Queen’s palace?| A．The Queen’s family hadn’t been living in the palace until 1953. |
| B．In the summer, the whole palace is open to visitors. |
| C．There are 1844 rooms in the palace. |
| D．The palace is thought to be the most expensive residence in Europe. |
| A．In the Grand Staircase. | B．In the Regency Room. | C．In the 1844 Room. | D．In Queen’s garden. |
| A．The Grand Staircase was built by Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ. |
| B．The Regency Room is regarded as the most notable room in the palace. |
| C．It’s a pity that visitors are forbidden to watch the changing of the guard. |
| D．Visitors might be inaccessible to the tunnels beneath the palace. |
