1 . Some of the World’s Most Famous Libraries

Libraries are storehouses of information and resources, organized systematically, and maintained by an individual, a group, or an institution, for public use. They were initially known as archives, as they also maintained a record of unpublished books. Some of the famous libraries are listed below:

Russian State Library—44. 4 million items

The Russian State Library houses 17 million books as well as 13 million journals, 150, 000 maps, and thousands of musical records and scores. The Russian State Library is located in the capital city of the country, Moscow and is freely accessible to the public of the country. It was founded on July lst, 1862.

Library and Archives, Canada—54 million items

The Library and Archives of Canada is maintained directly by the federal government of the country. The current collection includes nearly 20 million books, 24 million photographs, private and government archives, aboriginal magazines, non-fiction and fiction films, Canadian periodicals, and more. The Library and Archives of Canada was formed in 2004 by the amalgamation (融合) of the functions performed by the National Library of Canada and the National Archives of Canada and reports directly to the Parliament of the country.

New York Public Library—55 million items

The system of libraries in New York, the New York Public Library, is world-famous for its extensive collection of 55 million items including books, periodicals, musical records and other publications and albums. It was established in 1895. The main branch of the library is located on Fifth Avenue in New York at the intersection with 42nd Streel. In 1965, it was designed as a National Historic Landmark. Today, the New York Public Library has 4 research libraries, branch libraries in Bronx, State Island and Manhattan and several smaller libraries affiliated (附属的) to it.

British Library—150 million items

The British Library can proudly boast of its collection of 150 million books, manuscripts, magazines, music recordings and scores, patents, databases and much more. The library is the national library of the United Kingdom and is located in the capital of England, between the Euston and St. Pacras railway stations in London.

        The library was established by the British Library Act in 1972 as an independent entity on July lst, 1973.
1. What can you consult in Library and Archives, Canada?

A．Musical scores.	B．Aboriginal magazines.
C．Musical records.	D．The Diamond Sutra.

2. What’s special about New York Public Library?

A．It was established in the 1800s.	B．It includes some other libraries.
C．It was established as an independent entity.	D．It is located in the capital city of the country.

3. Which of the following has the longest history?

A．Russian State Library.	B．Library and Archives, Canada.
C．New York Public Library.	D．British Library.

2 . Why is the museum of great significance?

A．It’s a museum for old art.

B．It will be built on a small island.

C．It’s the first of its kind in Indonesia.

3 . 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

4 . 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.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What are the speakers mainly talking about?

A．Where they prefer to live.

B．How to find their house.

C．What to do for their visitors.

2. What should the visitors do when they see the bus stop?

A．Turn left.

B．Cross the bridge.

C．Go up the hill.

3. Where is the couple’s house?

A．Between two villages.

B．To the left of the main road.

C．On the right-hand side of a bridge.

4. What do we know about Sue?

A．She found the map very useful.

B．She got lost on her way.

C．She followed the couple’s directions.

6 . 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容在表格空白处填入适当信息。每空不超过3个单词。

Moon Park

Moon Park is five kilometers north of Oldtown Railway Station. You can catch a free bus to the park from outside the station. There are many things to do at Moon Park and most people spend a whole day there.

Moon Park has 25 different rides. One of the most popular is the Shock Drop. For this ride, people sit in a small cage with a safety belt on. The chairs take the riders up high above the park and then drop down suddenly. From all over the park. you can riders up high above the park and then drop down suddenly. From all over the park, you can hear people screaming as they come down. The Big Wheel is a quieter ride but it is almost as popular as the Shock Drop. When you are at the top of the wheel, you can see all over the city. Other rides include the Spider, the Dragon and the Crazy Cars.

As well as going on the rides, you can watch free entertainment all through the day. There are magic shows, pop concerts and several animal acts, including horses that dance to music.

After you have spent the morning watching the entertainment and going on rides, you will probably be hungry. Moon Park has many fast-food shops as well as some sit-down restaurants and, of course, there are several ice-cream and sweets shops.

Title	Moon Park
Introduction to Moon Park	Moon Park     1     to the north of Oldtown Railway Station. People can go there     2     bus from outside the station. People can spend a whole day here,     3     many Things.
Various     4     in Moon Park	One of the most popular rides is the Shock Drop People     5     when they come down from above the park. You can take the Big Wheel,     6     is quieter, to see all over the city. There are other rides, the Spider, the Dragon and the Crazy Cars     7     .
Entertainment in Moon Park	Besides going on the rides, you can watch entertainment     8     all through the day, such as magic shows, pop concerts, animal acts and so on.
Places for eating in Moon Park	There are many fast-food shops, some sit-down restaurants,       9     several ice-cream and sweets shops for people to go to when they are     10     .

7 . 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 history of siheyuan (courtyard house) in Beijing can be traced back to more than 800 years ago     1     Beijing established its status as the capital city. As a kind of traditional Chinese relic, siheyuan represents the     2     (capital) architectural style.

Siheyuan is a closed rectangular space with a courtyard in the center. It     3     (surround) by four houses: the main room, the opposite room, an eastern-wing house and a western-wing house. The housing arrangement is     4     (total) based on the rules of hierarchical system, which aims to keep the order of the family members’ status. The principal house facing the south is inhabited by the head of the family, and his or her     5     (old) son lives in the eastern-wing house, which is believed to be superior     6     the western- wing house. Usually, the opposite house is given to servants and other members. Undoubtedly, siheyuan is a mirror of Chinese culture,     7     (reflect) the sense of belonging in the mind of Chinese people. All the gates are printed red,     8     symbol of luck in China.

Indeed,     9     (know) more about Chinese culture and traditions, visiting siheyuan     10     (be) a smart choice for you. Staying in a siheyuan, learning how to make dumplings and enjoying a local Chinese life, you will get an unforgettable experience here.

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。

Around 5 months ago, I moved into my new home in France. Since then, I     1     (walk) around my garden, happily lost among the     2     (energy) plants. Never have I felt luckier.

I was absolutely at the beginning of understanding how my garden works. I spent most of the first few months     3     (find) out the plants’ names. I often uploaded photos to Plantent. I collected basic     4     (fact) about different species. But as the months continued, the strong wish     5     (care) what they were called gradually dropped, and I cared more to watch how they live. People told me there was a second spring down here.

Now I devote myself to it. All is changing how I think,     6     the ways I don’t really understand. When I am not in my garden, my attention     7     (draw) to the plants from my desk as I sit on the latest video call. Most of these are conversations about     8     comes next for sustainable (可持续的) plants. I can’t help thinking of     9     recently popular term — regenerative (可再生的) tourism. After looking them up in the dictionary, I find they have something in common.     10     (delighted), I have got it.

9 . Despite the deeply rooted impression that hotels are humorless, colorless spaces, there’re already many design-forward accommodation options around the world. It’s easy to see the appeal of spending your vacation in a pretty, Instagram-worthy spot that truly fits into a destination instead of feeling like it could have appeared anywhere.

But when it comes to choosing between a pre-dawn wakeup at a fashionable-neighborhood design hotel in order to get to the airport in time for my flight or just crashing at an airport chain hotel and being able to squeeze in another hour of rest, I always go for Option B.

That is even truer now that I’m attempting to travel during the pandemic. I still want convenience, but my number-one concern is cleanliness. Lots of hotels have adopted measures of disinfection amid the pandemic, but many of them take place outside of a guest’s watchful eye. Admittedly, white walls are cheap, easy, and lack personality and creativity. But these days, they are a place I can easily look for dirty spots without needing a blue light camera.

And while huge sculptures and electric pieces of Pop Art are fun to stare at in museums, they’re too much sensory overload when I’m just trying to feel at ease. Ultimately my sense of peace in a chain hotel room isn’t just about paint colors or art choices, but its uniformity. There’s always a fresh towel to pull off the rack (架子), a pad of paper and a pen on the desk, and a hot shower. When travel makes us stressed out in a city where we may not speak the local language, staying at a chain hotel means that at least something is familiar.

Not everything needs to be dramatic every day. Compared to my usual life in a tiny apartment on a loud, busy street, the quiet cool feeling of placelessness is paradise.

1. Which of the following hotel rooms will the author most likely stay in?

A．A room whose pictures can be posted on social media.

B．A room where the airport is short distance away.

C．A room which shows the typical local culture.

D．A room which is decorated with art work.

2. Why does the author prefer a chain hotel room these days?

A．It’s much cheaper than other hotels.

B．It’s more convenient than other hotels.

C．It makes the author feel at home.

D．It ensures cleanliness in some way.

3. What does the underlined word “uniformity” in the fourth paragraph mean?

A．uniqueness

B．sameness

C．warmth

D．dullness

4. What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?

A．To justify choosing chain hotels.

B．To compare different types of hotels.

C．To describe a travel experience.

D．To introduce how to choose a hotel.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the man want to do?

A．Make a reservation.

B．Make a confirmation.

C．Make a change.

2. When will the man check out?

A．On the 16th.

B．On the 19th.

C．On the 20th.

3. How much will the man pay for the room per night?

A．$100.

B．$120.

C．$160.

4. What does the woman remind the man to do at the end of the conversation?

A．Arrive in time.

B．Have the pickup service.

C．Call her for any questions.