1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why did the woman fail to help the man yesterday?

A．She got a cold.

B．She had to work.

C．She visited her students.

2. What makes it difficult for Jack to decorate his house?

A．He falls off the ladder(梯子).

B．The high temperature is a barrier.

C．Lack of materials is a big problem.

3. What did Jack help the woman do?

A．Paint the wall of the room.

B．Move to the neighbourhood.

C．Change old windows and plant the apple tree.

4. How will the woman help Jack?

A．By climbing on the roof.

B．By keeping his balance.

C．By holding the ladder for him.

2 . The rapid and uncontrolled expansion of today’s cities is causing anxiety not only among urban planners and architects, but also experts in the field of public health. They are alarmed that the disorder of the urban expansion is robbing the population of its basic health and well-being through environmental pollution, inadequate housing and the increasing numbers of neighbors who do not know neighbors.

Beijing, a city of over 21 million residents, is an example of this social isolation. Until the early 1980s, the Chinese capital, was constructed as quantities of Siheyuan. This open structure greatly strengthened contact between neighbors, encouraged the sharing of resources, and formed close relations between families. Because of these characteristics, these structures were described as “collections of small rural villages”. Until the mid-1980s, only a few skyscrapers disrupted the harmony of the landscape. Today Beijing has the look and feel of a modern city, where these “small rural villages” have been replaced by towering skyscrapers. This striking change is not limited to outer structures; it has also dramatically changed the closeness of human relations.

Physical isolation has destroyed the local sense of solidarity (团结), and contributed to the destruction of what were once united family groups. As the distance between home and the workplace has also increased considerably, workers now find themselves devoting what was once valuable family time to exhausting commutes in overcrowded buses or subways.

The disordered growth of today’s cities can no longer be ignored. The great challenge is how to improve the quality of urban life by ensuring harmonious growth. Skyscrapers should not be the only view people can see in a city. Old-fashioned but unique architecture reflects history, character — even the culture of a city. Cities should learn from the experiences of other cities with similar characteristics. This effort requires not only the participation of urban planners but public health and environmental experts, politicians, and fundamentally, the communities themselves.

1. What is the first paragraph mainly about?

A．People in the city don’t know their neighbors.

B．Experts are concerned about housing problems.

C．Cities’ disordered development has caused problems.

D．Environmental pollution is harmful to people’s basic health.

2. What can we learn about Beijing at present?

A．People in Beijing become isolated.

B．Siheyuan in Beijing becomes precious.

C．The outer structure of Beijing becomes messy.

D．Skyscrapers make Beijing become international.

3. What does isolation in physical space probably lead to?

A．Loss the citizens’ sense of responsibility.

B．People’s freedom to enjoy the leisure time.

C．Reconstruction of the united family groups.

D．Workers being worn out on the way to work.

4. Which statement will the author probably agree with?

A．Cities should completely follow the pattern of other cities.

B．The development of a city is at the expense of its elegance.

C．Old-fashioned architectures and skyscrapers can coexist in a city.

D．Communities play the most important role in harmonious growth of cities.

3 . Food waste is a major issue in agriculture and in homes. If you grow your own food, the last thing you want is to let your hard work go to waste.     1     It begins with the plants you choose, and goes right to the preservation of the harvests. Here are some tips for you.

When you are planning a food-producing garden, it is very important to choose the right plants for the right places. Waste is far more likely to occur if you are growing plants that are not suited to the climate, the soil, or the growing conditions.     2     Make sure they do not just provide food today, but also can adapt to the changing climate. If you make the right plant choices, you are likely to get a good harvest.

Sometimes cooperation is key. In small gardens in particular, people may often have more seeds than they really need. Seeds are usually only viable (可生长的) for a certain length of time.     3     Some waste may also occur because gardeners plant crop but don’t really have the experience to tend them. Find ways to work together with communities –‒ sharing skills and knowledge.

    4     You might, for instance, grow some strawberries inside a greenhouse, with others outdoors. Those grown under cover will typically be ready to harvest a little earlier, and that crop can be out of the way before the outdoor ones are ready. You can also grow different varieties, which mature over different lengths of time.

Once you have grown your crops, it is important to prepare for what needs to be preserved. This can happen in a range of different ways. You need to have the tools and equipment on hand when the time comes. You can freeze, pickle (腌制), or process a wide range of garden produce.     5    

A．Arranging different harvest periods for certain crops can help avoid waste.

B．Preventing food waste in the garden is an ongoing process.

C．Many common weeds or flower can be sources of food.

D．These allow you to fully enjoy the fruits of your hard work.

E．By sharing seeds between households, you may lose fewer of them.

F．So think about how you can create good systems in your garden.

G．Communities can come together to harvest crops.

4 . The Four Largest Zoos

A zoo, also known as a zoological park or zoological garden, is a place where animals are displayed in a secured (safe) way to the public. In this article, we want you to know about the four largest zoos in the world as of 2021.

 London Zoo, England

The London Zoo was established in the year 1828 for scientific study only. Later, it was open to the general public in the year 1847. This zoo works hard to protect endangered animals, such as the Sumatran tiger. The London Zoo is open every day of the year except for Christmas Day.

 Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, the United States

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is home to around 7,000 animals of more than 800 species. The non-profit zoological park was opened in 1927. It is open every day except for Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

 Beijing Zoo, China

The Beijing Zoo covers a total surface area of 890,000 square meters. The traditionally-built zoological park is an attraction for millions of tourists. It is home to popular animal species such as giant pandas, South China tigers, and so on. The Beijing Zoo is open every day of the year.

 Berlin Zoological Garden, Germany

The huge variety of animal species makes Berlin Zoological Garden one of the most visited tourist attractions in the world. Regular animal feeding is one of its most popular attractions. Globally known animals like Knut, the polar bear, and Meng Meng — a giant panda, have contributed to the zoo’s public image. The zoo is open every day of the year, except for Christmas Day.

1. What can we know about London Zoo?

A．It is a non-profit zoo.	B．It was built in a traditional way.
C．It used to be a base for animal research.	D．It holds animal feeding activities regularly.

2. Which zoo can we go to on December 25^th?

A．London Zoo.	B．Beijing Zoo.
C．Berlin Zoological Garden.	D．Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.

3. What makes Berlin Zoological Garden a popular tourist attraction?

A．Its long business hours.	B．Its wide variety of animals.
C．Its beautiful natural scenery.	D．Its world-famous polar bears.

5 . Are you bored with the same old walls? Do you wish to give your bedroom the much-needed changes? Have a look at the designs given below, and get inspired.

A Leaf from Nature!

The first idea that we shall be looking at is all about painting leaves on your walls. If you are someone who feels that the ideal way to relax and unwind is to spend time in nature, then this design is “the one” for you. However, patterns of leaves can only be used on green walls; if you use them on any other color, the effect will never be the same!

Decor Tip: To stress this look on your walls, choose wooden furniture that is dark brown or black

Clouds in the Sky!

If you’re looking for a cool, quiet design for the walls of kids’ bedrooms, then go for one that has clouds floating in a clear blue sky. If you wish to be a little more creative, you can place birds, airplanes etc. around the clouds. In the images given alongside, you can see that a yellow clock has been used creatively to represent the sun. Similarly, you can use elements of home decor to add to the effect of the wall art.

Decor Tip: To keep the look as close to nature as possible, use shades of blue on your walls

A Portrait of Yourself!

If you’re fond of personalized coffee cups and key chains, then a personalized wall is just night for you! Putting up an enlarged photograph of yourself on your bedroom wall can be a signature style in itself. Do you have a particular photograph that is really close to your heart? It can be a photograph of you with your spouse, your parents, or your circle of friends.

Decor Tip: Use lights to add a real shine to the photograph on the wall.

1. What is the author’s purpose in writing this text?

A．To introduce the importance of the walls of bedrooms.

B．To introduce the wall design ideas for the bedrooms.

C．To introduce the ways of changing the walls of bedrooms.

D．To introduce how to paint a comfortable wall.

2. According to the passage, who may prefer the design “A Leaf from Nature!”?

A．A person who wants to relax in nature.	B．A child who likes small animals.
C．A girl who likes leaves.	D．An artist who likes painting scenery.

3. What should you do when choosing the design “Clouds in the Sky!”?

A．Paint a clock as the sun.	B．Use blue shades on the wall.
C．Choose black wooden furniture.	D．Put your big photos on the wall.

6 . 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 small town of Hay, on the River Wye,     1    (sit) on the border between England and Wales. You can only reach it on small country roads and the trains no longer stop there. It was     2     quiet place until 1961. That year a local man     3    (call) Richard Booth came back from a trip to the USA with a lot of second-hand books. He bought the town’s old fire station and changed it into a shop     4    (sell) them. For the next ten years, he bought more empty shops     5     made them into bookshops too, so that Hay became the world’s first “book town”.

    6     the money he made, Booth bought the     7    (old) castle in the town. On 1 April, 1977 he jokingly declared (宣称)     8    (him) “King” and said the town was now an     9    (independence) country. His horse was the head of the government, and he even gave people passports. By the 1980s there were one million books on sale, on 15km of     10    (shelf) in over 30 bookshops.

7 . What are the speakers talking about?

A．A delicious dish.

B．A new cafeteria.

C．A healthy diet.

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who gave the idea of reopening the Megan Open-Air Swimming Pool?

A．The local people.

B．The official in the City Council.

C．The workers in the SWDC.

2. What is extraordinary about the new pool?

A．Its geographical location.

B．Its heating system.

C．Its recycling system.

3. What is the local press worried about?

A．The capacity of the new pool.

B．The big cost of the rebuilding project.

C．The safety of the facilities.

4. What decision has not yet been made?

A．Who will announce the opening of the new pool.

B．Whose statue will be put at the entrance of the new pool.

C．When the new pool will be open to the public.

9 . Ghibli Park (ジブリパーク) is a theme park about the popular animated movies by Studio Ghibli. It opened in November 2022, and unlike other theme parks does not feature any rides, but rather let visitors explore into the atmospheric fantasy worlds presented in the various popular Ghibli movies. Just let your imagination run wild in this fantastic park!

Located in Aichi Earth Expo Memorial Park, Ghibli Park is less than two hours from Kyoto by train. The theme park will be about 17.5 acres when completed.

The theme park currently consists of three areas. The main one is “Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse”, an indoor facility that will house exhibits including the Robot Soldier from Castle in the Sky, the Catbus from Totoro, and another recreation out of The Secret World of Arrietty. A second area, “Hill of Youth”, features a shop from Whisper of the Heart and another recreation from The Cat Returns. The third is “Dondoko Forest” with a full recreation of the house from My Neighbor Totoro and a Totoro-themed playground. One of the two areas that will open later (“after 2023”, the park’s press office said) is “Mononoke Village”, referencing Princess Mononoke and her adventure among large forest animal gods. The other is “the Valley of Witches”, which will include some parts from Howl’s Moving Castle, and Kiki’s Delivery Service, about a hardworking young witch.

There is currently no pass that allows visitors to see all areas of Ghibli Park. You must buy separate tickets for each attraction you want to visit.

●Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse: 2000-2500 yen

●Hill Of Youth: 1000 yen

●Dondoko Forest: 1000 yen

●Children under 3 are free of charge; children aged 4 to12 cost half.

The pass of Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse cost 500 yen more on weekends and national holidays than on weekdays.

1. What can tourists experience while visiting Ghibli Park?

A．The amazing Ghibli world	B．The exciting rides.
C．The dreamlike parades.	D．The history of Ghibli.

2. If the Smith couple with their two kids (three-year-old & five-year-old) want to enjoy the whole Ghibli Park next Saturday, how much should they pay?

A．¥12,455

B．¥9,750

C．¥13,455

D．¥11,250

3. Where can we probably find this passage?

A．In a news magazine.	B．In a travel guide.
C．In a novel.	D．In a storybook.

10 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How much space does the Shanghai Astronomy Museum take up?

A．About 6,000 square meters.

B．About 20,000 square meters.

C．About 38,000 square meters.

2. What is the design concept of the museum?

A．Connecting people to the universe.

B．Inspiring people’s curiosity.

C．Feeling the stars.

3. What does the speaker think of visiting the new museum?

A．Costly.

B．Worthwhile.

C．Boring.