1 . 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.    1    .

Clear

The first thing you need to do before buying or rearranging anything is clearing rooms.    2    . There is no way to turn a cluttered(杂乱的) space into an attractive one without organizing it. So, the first thing you do is clearing rooms. You don’t have to throw out everything. Though clearing rooms can be an ongoing process that takes time, it’s worth it.

Add Green Plants

    3    . Besides the eye- pleasing effect that plants and flowers have, they also remove toxins(毒素) from the air, making your environment healthier. If that isn’t enough for you, they tend to help calm people down.

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.    4    .

Adjust the Lighting

The last thing is lighting. The lighting in a room can make or break it.    5    . Think of using the fireplace if you have one, lighting some candles and hanging up some string lights. Even a lamp can make all the difference to the environment of a room.

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

2 . 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.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What information can visitors learn about in the museum?

A．Different trees.

B．Wild birds.

C．The weather.

2. When did the woman visit the museum?

A．Last Thursday.

B．Last Saturday.

C．Last Sunday.

3. How long did it take the woman to get back home from the museum?

A．About 15 minutes.

B．About 20 minutes.

C．About 30 minutes.

4. Who can get free access to the museum?

A．One under 15.

B．One under 17.

C．One under 18.

4 . The Best Hotel Views in the World

Le Relais de Chambord: France

In the Loire Valley you can stay overnight aboard a toue cabanee—a traditional flat-bottomed Loire River boat—overlooking the Chateau du Chambord. Instead of the floating hotel room, guests enjoy air conditioning, heating, and Wi-Fi, plus word-class design by Stefania di Petrillo with elegant features in wood and leather. Watch the sunrise and enjoy breakfast delivered to the boat’s private deck (露台), all with a clearly French touch.

Wakaya Club & Spa: Fiji

Located in the heart of Fiji, this quiet hotel’s Vale’O (or “House in the Clouds”) ocean view private villa (别墅) lies at a 16-acre hill top with wonderful ocean views of the Koro Sea and Homestead Bay. The 12,000-square-foot villa includes a personal cook and on-call driver for a once-in-a-lifetime luxury travel experience.

Pulitzer Amsterdam: the Netherlands

Step back in time at Pulitzer Amsterdam with a stay in this collection of 25 interlinked 17th-and 18th-century canal (运河) houses. The hotel’s Extraordinary Suites are inspired by Dutch upper circles that once called these canal houses home. And the suites come with windows that overlook the city’s historic tree-lined canal.

Park Hyatt Tokyo: Japan

Next year will mark the 20th anniversary of people’s favorite film Lost in Translation, which brought a worldwide fame to Park Hyatt Tokyo. The Tokyo Suite on the 50th floor is the perfect accommodation with an impressive view that overlooks the busy cityscape. The suite comes with a living room and dining room, a grand piano, a library, and a luxurious bathroom.

1. What should you choose if you want to live in a boat room?

A．Le Relais de Chambord.	B．Wakaya Club & Spa.
C．Pulitzer Amsterdam.	D．Park Hyatt Tokyo.

2. What can visitors enjoy in Pulitzer Amsterdam?

A．Movie themed rooms.	B．Great ocean views.
C．Service of personal cooks.	D．Beautiful canal views.

3. What’s the purpose of the text?

A．To educate.	B．To recommend.
C．To comment.	D．To argue.

5 . 语法填空

I was born in St Ives but I moved away from home at a time when I thought the grass was greener. I soon learned that I already had     1     I had been looking for all along and fell in love with my hometown when I moved back from London.

I love the character of the people and     2     the streets in St Ives. I love that I can access the wild outdoors just beyond my doorstep. For me, being a St Ives resident means the opportunity to be     3     (create) and celebrate the diverse art scene we have here. There is an interesting duality (双重性) in St Ives - conservative and liberal people     4     (rub) shoulders in almost equal numbers, which pretty much sums up the spirit of St Ives.

Sadly I do believe St Ives     5     (become) a victim of its own success, much to the detriment of those (especially younger people) wanting to settle here. House prices are at an all time high and the vast     6     (major) of jobs are minimum wage. Many     7     (depend) shops are priced out of leases (因租金过高而被挤走) only to be swiftly replaced by bigger brands.

Nature lovers     8     (draw) to St Ives thanks to the beautiful sea, the wild coast and the wildlife. It     9     (true) is the most incredible playground for those who find their joy in getting outdoors. Walking, hiking, cycling, coasteering, sailing, swimming-we have it all. I created the St Ives Mermaid idea    10     a way of giving back to my hometown. It gives me the opportunity to entertain locals and visitors while also raising money for charity.

6 . People like to celebrate when they move into a new home. Maybe it’ s the first flat someone has owned, a couple’ s first home since getting married or maybe a growing family has moved to a bigger house. For whatever reason, the home is new. It represents a change and an exciting new beginning, with walls to paint, rooms to decorate and neighbors to meet. And what better way to meet people than to throw a party?

Parties to celebrate moving into a new home are called “house-warming” or “flat-warming” parties. If you think about it, they are appropriate names because an empty house with no people or furniture in it is a cold shell of a place. A house full of people, on the other hand, often requires some open windows or air conditioning to keep from getting too hot.

So what are house-warming parties like? Usually, the hosts invite their new neighbors as well as their friends. They usually provide some food and drinks and guests usually bring house-warming gifts. The gift might be something for the house，like a plant, or something for the guests to share, like a bottle of wine. There may be a dress code or theme. For example, if it is a “Hat Party”, people will wear unusual or funny hats. This helps break the ice by making people laugh. This makes it easier to meet new people and creates a fun and cheerful atmosphere.

There’ s an old saying that home is where the heart is. When people throw a house-warming party,they’ re opening their hearts as well as their homes to the people around them. So if you’ re ever invited by new neighbors to a house-warming, go! Then invite them to your home another time. Your home might already be warm, but new friends are the surest way to warm your heart.

1. People hold a house-warming party to celebrate ______.

A．finding a new job	B．having a new baby
C．getting married	D．moving into a new home

2. Why is the name “house-warming” appropriate according to the writer?

A．It’s the opposite of a house-cooling party.

B．A house or flat with people in it seems to be lively.

C．When people drink wine at these parties they get very warm.

D．At these parties there is always a fire that people sit around to warm themselves.

3. What does the underlined phrase “break the ice” mean in a social situation?

A．It means to get conversation flowing(流畅).

B．It means to make a hole in the ice through which to fish.

C．It means conversation is very difficult because people don’ t know each other.

D．It means the atmosphere at a house-warming party is very cold and unfriendly.

4. Why does the writer suggest that you invite people to your home?

A．It can show your politeness to your neighbors.

B．Everyone should have a house-warming.

C．Making new friends will make you happy.

D．Inviting them will warm up your cold house.

7 . 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.

8 . 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。

Shanghai Disneyland, Zhejiang's Hello Kitty Park and Dalian Discoveryland Theme Park are on the list,     1     grows quickly. Theme parks are becoming big business in China. China Wanda Group has built     2     (it) 11th “Cultural Tourism City" in Guilin, Guangxi. Carnival Group is planning     3     (build) ten more theme parks in China. And Dalian Haichang Group also wants to open four theme parks in the     4     (follow) five years.

China now has 300 theme parks or so nationwide. However, modern entertainment     5     (center) for family visits are still in short supply in many cities, so     6     number of large theme parks in China will still be     7     the increase. US-based company AECOM believes China will replace America to become the largest theme park market, having 221 million visits every year, twice as many as those in 2015.

But the industry is not     8     (universal) good. 70 percent of theme parks in China     9     (suffer) economic losses at the moment and 20 percent of them have nearly gone broke, according to a survey     10     (make) by Qianzhan Industry Research Institute,

9 . The public library is one of the greatest inventions humankind has ever imagined and actually made happen. Libraries are a (an)_______ , quiet place where all people can hang out and read, without having to ______ anyone anything. Apart from being a place that is full of ______ to borrow, libraries are something that offers ______ and warmth. A post on Twitter celebrating the wonderfulness of libraries ________ this point perfectly.

“Today a woman with developmental disabilities came into the library, and she was ________,” wrote a Twitter user. “She didn’t _______ her address, but her phone number was in her pocket on a piece of paper with Elmo on it. She kept saying, ‘The library is a safe place.’We called and her guardians (监护人) came right over. It seemed that they were not worried at all. Apparently this happens pretty _______. They even stayed long enough for her to _______ some new books and Sesame Street DVDs. The library is a safe place indeed.”

The post _______ others to share their own stories of libraries being safe places for them, and it’s enough to _______ even the hardest of hearts. For people who grew up in dysfunctional (功能失调的) homes, the library can be a safe heaven of calm and kindness. For people lacking financial means, the library is a space that provides free education and free entertainment, as well as a free indoor place to go. This is the reason why _______ people grouped to libraries when they have nowhere else on earth---the only place that doesn’t _______ money. We cannot understate Literal lifesavers. Libraries also fill up a lot of gaps in other social _______ and help people find their way to information about other opportunities. They open the doors to so many ________.

1.

A．calm

B．noisy

C．nervous

D．amusing

2.

A．ask

B．pay

C．afford

D．beg

3.

A．supplies

B．stationery

C．books

D．cafeterias

4.

A．support

B．assistance

C．shelter

D．safety

5.

A．declared

B．explained

C．tackled

D．discovered

6.

A．trapped

B．lost

C．anxious

D．delighted

7.

A．know

B．search

C．conceive

D．cover

8.

A．exactly

B．accurately

C．regularly

D．fluently

9.

A．work out

B．come out

C．bring out

D．check out

10.

A．spread

B．inspired

C．impressed

D．contacted

11.

A．bother

B．surprise

C．fund

D．warm

12.

A．heartbroken

B．homeless

C．hopeless

D．elderly

13.

A．require

B．quit

C．recommend

D．spend

14.

A．research

B．communities

C．services

D．designs

15.

A．memories

B．problems

C．advertisements

D．possibilities

10 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What was the relationship between Pete and Ruth in the beginning?

A．Shop owner and customer.

B．Teacher and student.

C．Schoolmates.

2. When did Pete and Ruth start selling fresh foods?

A．In 1989.

B．In 1990.

C．In 1995.

3. Why did Pete and Ruth borrow money from the bank?

A．To open a supermarket.

B．To build a food factory.

C．To buy themselves a house.

4. Who opened a coffee shop inside the supermarket?

A．Pete.

B．Ruth.

C．Ruth’s friend.