1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where are the two speakers?

A．In a restaurant．

B．At home．

C．In the street．

2. What do we know about the man?

A．He hates fast food restaurant．

B．He feels too sick to eat．

C．He thinks fast food is convenient．

3. How many hamburgers have the fast food restaurant sold?

A．More than 100 million．

B．More than 100 billion．

C．More than 200 billion．

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Where does the factory tour take place?

A．In England.

B．In America.

C．In Denmark.

2. How many machines are there in the factory?

A．About 200.

B．About 1,000.

C．About 10,000.

3. What process comes first about dealing with the plastic?

A．It is melted.

B．It is shaped.

C．It is cooled.

4. What might be Roger’s job at the factory?

A．Designing the toys.

B．Fixing the machines.

C．Cleaning the factory.

3 . Two years ago, a blind person, Jorge Spielmann started the Blind Cow in the city of Zurich, Switzerland. Almost all the people who worked there, as the restaurant was named, were also blind. Now, not just the blind, but even people who can see with their eyes gather together in groups to this restaurant for the special experience it provides, apart from the good food it offers. The restaurant is so popular that all the tables are always booked ahead of time.

The idea came to Spielmann while he was working as bartender (酒保) in 1998 at a public exhibit, where people with normal sight walked through completely dark passages by feeling with hands together along with blind people. Then Spielmann changed an unused house into a 60-seat restaurant.

The Blind Cow enables customers who can see to “see” a different world through the eyes of people with no sight. Besides, as no one can see what the others are doing, something like these is common: People put fingers into the meat, the wrong forks are used and people even wipe their mouths on their sleeves (袖子) instead of napkins!

Before entering the dining area, the customers are told the rules of the restaurant: no walking around, no smoking and no flashlights. When arriving, the customers are led in by a waitress with bells tied to her toes. Forming a chain led by the waitress, with hands placed on each others shoulders, the customers walk inside. When the customers want something, they shout to catch the attention of the waitresses.

The bells on the waitresses’ toes help prevent them from bumping (撞) into each other while carrying dishes. Though they admit to some unavoidable bumps, the workers at the Blind Cow say that they don’t have more broken things than any other restaurant. Customers to the restaurant are extra careful not to knock things over.

1. Why do many people with normal sight come to the Blind Cow?

A．To remember the past memories.	B．To show their hidden feelings.
C．To have a taste of the good dishes.	D．To go through something different.

2. What may the customers ignore at the Blind Cow?

A．The food price.	B．The table manners.
C．The social skills.	D．The taste of dishes.

3. What can we know about the rules of the Blind Cow?

A．Bells should be tied to the customers’ toes.	B．Flashlights mustn’t be used by the customers.
C．The customers can’t touch each other’s shoulders	D．The customers shouldn’t shout to the waitresses.

4. What’s the best title of the text?

A．Enjoy Meals with Strangers	B．Experience the Blind’s Life
C．A Special Dark Restaurant	D．A Blind Person’s Success

4 . 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.

2. Where is the resort charging no pet fee?

A．In Milton, New York.	B．In Sacramento, California.
C．In Bluffton, South Carolina.	D．In Colorado Springs, Colorado.

3. What can you enjoy in Montage Palmetto Bluff?

A．Water sports.	B．Cooking experiences.
C．Farming work in an orchard.	D．Climbing the Rocky Mountains.

5 . 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。

Bamboo is called“poor people’s material”and even in China it is not    1     (wide) accepted as a modern building material. But bamboo makes nearly the lightest houses,     2     is a lot better than“modern” materials at surviving earthquakes.

And unlike the “ Tofu”buildings that may    3     (destroy) in just several seconds in some earthquakes, bamboo makes a much     4     (safe) building. That is why it is suggested as a replacement (替代品) by International Network for Bamboo and Rattan (INBAR).

INBAR notes that    5     number of people who do not have safe and healthy shelter will increase with population growth if no proper action is taken.

Study shows that bamboo is excellent in    6     (strong) and is as strong as wood. Besides,because of the lightweight and good elasticity (弹性) of bamboo, bamboo buildings are very good at resisting (抵抗) earthquakes. For example, all of the 30 bamboo houses    7     (survive) without any damage in the 7. 6 magnitude earthquake in Costa Rica in 2012.

Ancient Chinese people preferred living in houses made    8     bamboo. In Yunnan Province, some locals sill live in bamboo homes which can protect    9     (they) from rain and wind. And in Zhejiang Province, where bamboo is plentiful, local officials have been encouraging architects     10     (design) buildings using bamboo.

6 . Rome can be pricey for travelers, which is why many choose to stay in a hostel (旅社). The hostels in Rome offer a bed in a dorm room for around $25 a night, and for that, you’ll often get to stay in a central location (位置) with security and comfort.

Yellow Hostel

If I had to make just one recommendation for where to stay in Rome, it would be Yellow Hostel. It’s one of the best-rated hostels in the city, and for good reason. It’s affordable, and it’s got a fun atmosphere without being too noisy. As an added bonus, it’s close to the main train station.

Hostel Alessandro Palace

If you love social hostels, this is the best hostel for you in Rome. Hostel Alessandro Palace is fun. Staff members hold plenty of bar events for guests like free shots, bar crawls and karaoke. There’s also an area on the rooftop for hanging out with other travelers during the summer.

Youth Station Hostel

If you’re looking for cleanliness and a modern hostel, look no further than Youth Station. It offers beautiful furnishings and beds. There are plenty of other benefits, too; it doesn’t charge city tax; it has both air conditioning and a heater for the rooms; it also has free Wi-Fi in every room.

Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes

Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes is located just a 10-minute walk from the central city station and it’s close to all of the city’s main attractions. The staff is friendly and helpful, providing you with a map of the city when you arrive, and offering advice if you require some. However, you need to pay 2 euros a day for Wi-Fi.

1. What is probably the major concern of travelers who choose to stay in a hostel?

A．Comfort.	B．Security.
C．Price.	D．Location.

2. Which hotel best suits people who enjoy an active social life?

A．Yellow Hostel.	B．Hostel Alessandro Palace.
C．Youth Station Hostel.	D．Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes.

3. What is the disadvantage of Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes?

A．It gets noisy at night.	B．Its staff is too talkative.
C．It charges for Wi-Fi.	D．It’s inconveniently located.