1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Where can students find the public computers?

A．On the first floor.

B．On the second floor.

C．On the third floor.

2. What is the third change about according to the speaker?

A．The library rules.

B．The opening times.

C．The library areas.

3. What will happen if students are too noisy in the library?

A．They will have to go out at once.

B．They will be warned to be quiet.

C．They will not be allowed to enter next time.

2 . Benny Kuriakose remembers when his father built the first house in his village in the southern Indian state of Kerala with n concrete roof. It was 1968, and the family was proud to use the material, which was becoming a “status symbol” among villagers.

The Kuriakoses’ experience was an early taste of a phenomenon that, over the next few decades, spread across most of India’s big cities. Many Indian architects abandoned the local traditions that had been developed over thousands of years to cope with the weather extremes of different regions. The thatch (茅草) — roofed houses gave way to a boxy modern style, which resembled the western model.

In the climate change era, that uniformity is looking like a mistake. The solid concrete absorbed heat throughout the day and released it inside at night, making the house sweltering. Large parts of India have been struck by a spring heatwave since April, with temperatures lasting close to 44℃ for weeks in some places, and topping 49℃ in Delhi this week, making it dangerous to go to work or school. Expanding energy demand for cooling has helped trigger daily blackouts (断电) in cities, and the running of air conditioner units is giving out hot air into streets, worsening the urban heat island effect. As such heatwaves become increasingly common and long-lasting, experts say India’s modern building stock will make it harder for Indians to adapt.

Environmentalists are calling for a fundamental rethink of how India builds its cities. A growing number of sustainability-minded architects arc reviving local approaches. And in February the Indian government attempted to revise urban planning guidelines and investments to train planners to better design cities. Progress is slow, though, says Aromar Revi, director of the Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS). “We need to essentially affect the entire fabric (构造) of our cities, from planning to land use, to building, to transportation systems,” he says. “We are only at the start of that conversation.”

1. What does the passage tell us about buildings with concrete in India?

A．They were replaced by traditional thatch-roofed house.

B．They spread quickly to the western countries.

C．They appeared as a response to the local weather.

D．They were designed better than western models.

2. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about?

A．The drawbacks of the concrete buildings.

B．The changeable temperature of Indian cities.

C．Indian’s increasing demand for cooling.

D．The characteristics of the concrete buildings.

3. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A．City building relies on famous architects.

B．Local approaches are the best to build a city.

C．Much progress in city planning has been made.

D．People begin to reflect on the way they build their cities.

4. What message does the author seem to convey in the text?

A．Failure results from blind confidence.	B．East or west, home is best.
C．What is suitable is the best.	D．All good things come to an end.

3 . There are a lot of museums in London. Of course, there are world-famous names like the British Museum and Natural History Museum. But then there are many tiny plain peculiar museums in every corner of the city.

18 Stafford Terrace

The Kensington address provides a chance to see a late-Victorian, middle-class home that has survived largely unchanged. The house was passed on from one generation of the family to the next and almost all the original decoration remains unchanged. The house closes during summer for maintenance.

Opening hours: 2 pm — 5:30 pm Wed, Sat, Sun

Brunel Museum

An exhibition celebrates the Thames Tunnel as the birthplace of the tube system, and the Great Eastern steamship as the first modern ocean liner. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and International Landmark Site above the oldest tunnel in the Underground, which tells the story of the men who worked in the dark, dodging flames and raw sewage every day.

Opening hours: Daily 10 am — 5 pm

The Cinema Museum

This collection of artifacts, memorabilia and equipment telling the history of cinema from the 1890s to the present is open by tour (advance booking required) while the museum raises funds to secure its future. Among the displays are cinema seats and signs, stills and posters, projectors and other machinery.

Opening hours: 11 am — 5 pm Mon-Fri by appointment only

Dennis Severs’ House

Dennis Severs’ House is a time capsule attraction in which visitors are immersed in a unique form of theatre. The tour takes you through the cellar, kitchen, dining room, smoking room and upstairs to the bedrooms. It feels as though the inhabitants had deserted the rooms only moments before. The Dennis Severs House tour is unsuitable for children as tours are conducted in silence.

Opening hours: Wed, Fri 5 pm — 9 pm

1. If you are interested in the life of Victorian, which museum should you choose to visit?

A．18 Stafford Terrace.	B．Brunel Museum.
C．The Cinema Museum.	D．Dennis Severs’ House.

2. What are you required to do before visiting The Cinema Museum?

A．Learn the history of cinema.	B．Book ahead.
C．Raise money.	D．Collect posters.

3. What do the listed museums have in common?

A．They are world-famous.	B．They are accessible on Wednesday.
C．They feature tube system.	D．They are suitable for children.

4 . Travel has become increasingly inconvenient and sometimes impossible over the last couple of years. However, museums around the world are digitizing their collections, enabling people to tour the museums from afar.

The British Museum, London

The British Museum contains objects from around the world, including the Rosetta Stone, with three versions of a text that helped researchers learn to read ancient Egyptian. The Great Court’s ceiling, in the middle of the museum, is composed of 3212 pieces of glass, none of which are alike. The virtual tour of the museum offers a 360-degree view of the room, allowing visitors to look at every piece.

MASP, S ão Paulo

The first modern museum in Brazil, the Museu de Arte de São Paulo includes art from the 14th to the 20th centuries. The paintings, which are placed on glass panels, appear to be floating in mid-air. This setup, included in the virtual tour shows, makes the art appear almost magical.

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea

This Korean museum includes four branches in different cities and features works of art from Korea and around the world. The art includes a variety of media such as print, sculpture and photography. There are also online exhibitions such as “Artists in Their Times” which traces trends in Korean art since the late 1970s.

The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles County

This museum, with locations in two different places, features art going back to The Neolithic Period. Its virtual tour, accessible through Google Arts & Culture, offers views of more recent works, including some by van Gogh and Renoir. Another platform, Xplorlt, also features views of some of the museum’s outdoor spaces.

1. What can we learn about The British Museum?

A．It is best known for the Rosetta Stone.	B．It tells the changes of ancient Egyptian.
C．It is made up of several pieces of glass.	D．It houses exhibits from different countries.

2. Which museum may suit visitors interested in van Gogh’s works?

A．The British Museum.	B．MASP, São Paulo.
C．National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art.	D．The J. Paul Getty Museum.

3. What do the listed museums have in common?

A．They have several branches.	B．They display their paintings in mid-air.
C．They can be visited in your own home.	D．They are accessible on Google Arts & Culture.

5 . Here are four well-known buildings in New York City.

Macy’s

Macy’s, opened in 1902, is one of the largest department stores in the world, covering a city block. It was a cutting-edge store with 33 lifts at that time. In 2014, it restored its original classicism while mixing in contemporary elements.

The One Times Square

Standing in the center of Times Square, the One Times Square is hard to miss. It was built in 1904 to be the New York Times’ second headquarters before the newspaper’s next move to 229 West 43 in 1912. The building sits almost empty today, mainly serving as a support for those huge LED screens that bring in 23, 000, 000 dollars from advertisements every year.

The Empire State Building

The Empire State Building took less than 14 months to build and was completed in 1931. Easily visible from many points in Midtown Manhattan, it serves as an office building and a tourist observation deck(观光台)．While the 1, 250-foot-high building lost its place as the world’s tallest building in the early 1970s, it never loses its position in the public’s imagination. The New York Public Library

The New York Public Library, opened in 1911, is a lasting reminder that books-and the libraries that hold them-matter. About the length of two city blocks, the Rose Reading Room is absolutely amazing. The fun and practical book train was added in 2016 to replace the previous slow conveyor(传送) system．It takes only 5 minutes to deliver books to the readers from an underground storage facility.

1. What is the One Times Square mainly used for at present?

A．Shopping.	B．Entertainment.
C．Tourism.	D．Advertising

2. Which of the following has the longest history?

A．Macy’s.	B．The One Times Square.
C．The Empire State Building.	D．The New York Public Library.

3. What can we learn from the text?

A．Macy’s features a typical advanced and modern style.

B．The New York Public Library is improving its service.

C．The Empire State Building is the world’s tallest building.

D．The New York Times was created in the One Times Square.

6 . Chicago farmers markets are the perfect place to stock up on local produce and get a taste of each neighborhood's local flavor. There's a market every day of the week — so you can experience one no matter when you visit.

Logan Square Farmers Market

This market, which has been going strong for 15 years, has been called the best farmers market in Illinois by USA Today. In the summer, the market takes over Logan avenue in the heart of the neighborhood. In the colder months, the vendors set up shops inside Logan Square.

City Market

This seasonal market in Daley Plaza is the longest running farmers market in Chicago. Located in the heart of the Loop, it's a popular lunch spot for nearby office workers. Many of the vendors sell prepared foods that make a perfect grab-and-go option, like grilled cheese, Thai food and more. Grab a seat by the fountain or head to the stage to catch live music and cultural performances.

Wood Street Urban Farm Stand

Stock up on local produce at the city's first certified organic urban farm. The Farm Stand has almost an acre of farmland in the neighborhood, where a small group of trained urban farmers tend to varieties of produce. Is cooking demonstrations offer free samples and recipe cards for healthy, vegetarian meals.

Green City Farmers Market

The Market is Chicago's first and largest year-round farmers market. It is frequented by many of the city's top chefs, searching for the best local produce to use in their dishes. It's also popular with locals, who line up for freshly made smoothies and crepes (薄煎饼) nd fill their bags with fruit, vegetables, meats and more.

1. What do we know about Logan Square Farmers Market?

A．It features fresh organic food.	B．It is the longest running market.
C．Its location varies with the season.	D．Its cultural performances are great.

2. Where will you go if you want to enjoy stage performances?

A．Logan Square Farmers Market.	B．City Market.
C．Wood Street Urban Farm Stand.	D．Green City Farmers Market.

3. What do Wood Street Urban Farm Stand and Green City Farmers Market have in common?

A．They provide various local produce.

B．They both have organic urban farms.

C．They have farmland in the neighborhood.

D．They offer free samples to customers.

7 . It is said that we are made of everything that surrounds us, which affects you in every possible way, physically, emotionally and spiritually. The surrounding things and people who have more good power will affect you in a positive way.     1     Here are a list of things that you can do to improve your surroundings and meanwhile improve your emotional and mental health.

Redecorate a little

It’s important to decorate (装饰) your own personal space again. You can change old furniture in your room and decide what to include in the working areas where you spend most of your time.     2    

Include lots of colours

To make your surroundings more cheerful and exciting, the best thing you can do is add a lot of colours to your home. You can select a new colour for your walls.     3     These small things can greatly affect your environment and, in turn, your feelings.

Throw out useless/broken things

Now, change is not only about adding in but also separating yourself from the worn-out or unnecessary things. They do gather a lot of negativity into them. The clustering of objects creates a depressing kind of atmosphere surrounding you.     4     You will immediately feel more organized and refreshed.

Add vigor and vitality (生机)

    5     Therefore, it’s a wonderful idea to include some indoor plants into your home to add some positive atmosphere to it. Not only can green plants and flowers purify the air, but they can bring luck into your life. They are really like one of the best investments you can make in your health and mental peace.

A．Greenery and flowers will brighten everyone’s life.

B．You can shop for beautiful paintings or bed sheets.

C．Therefore, it is important that you choose them with great care.

D．So it is highly recommended that you put them out of your home.

E．By making minor changes in your behavior, you’ll get excellent results.

F．Some things have the negative energy reducing the positivity and happiness.

G．Once you do this, you’ll notice the difference in your feelings as you step in.

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。

We use both words and body language to express our thoughts and opinions in our daily lives. Body language can make us learn a lot about     1     people are thinking. Just like spoken language, body language     2    (vary) from culture to culture. For example, the gesture for “ OK ” has     3    （differ） meanings in different cultures. Some body language has many different uses. Perhaps the best example is smiling. If we are feeling down or lonely, there is nothing     4    (good) than seeing the smiling face of a good friend.

Your home will learn your daily routines and     5    （preference）, so everything will be ready for you when you get home each evening. Your home will use sensors to tell when you leave home, and then go into an energy-efficient mode all by     6    （it）. All controls will respond     7     voice commands.

In the early 19th century, an outbreak of cholera hit Europe. John Snow was determined to find out why. Snow doubted     8     the water pump should be responsible for it. At last, John Snow was able to announce that the pump water carried cholera germs. Accordingly, he had the handle of the pump     9    （remove）. Through his efforts, the disease was stopped in its tracks.     10    （fortunate）, we now know how to prevent cholera.