1 . Exploring Libraries

There are three branches of the New York Public Library in the Riverdale / Kings-bridge area, as well as a Bronx—wide branch. Each has thousands of books for lending, as well as weekly readings and concerts. Call branches for library hours.

●Bronx Library Center

310 E. Kingsbridge Road

(718) 5794244

The largest public library in the Bronx—this 8,000-square-foot center is NYPL’s first green library and features the system’s premier Latino and Puerto Rican Heritage Collection. Hours are Monday through Saturday, from 9 a. m. to 9 p. m. Sundays, noon to 6 p. m.

●Riverdale Library

5540 Mosholo Ave.

(718) 5491212

Across the street from Riverdale Neighborhood House, this branch has cathedral ceilings and is surrounded by trees and grass. Hours are Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p. m. Friday and Saturday from 10 a. m. to 5 p. m.

●Kingsbridge Library

291 W. 231st St., at Corlear Avenue

(718) 548—5656

The Kingsbridge Library is the largest local library. It includes an outdoor garden, a multipurpose community room, and a teen area. Hours are Monday through Thursday from 10 a. m. to 7 p. m. Friday and Saturday from 10 a. m. to 5 p. m.

●Van Cortlandt Library

3882 Cannon Place

(718) 543—5150

Located right along the B×1, B×2 and B×10 bus lines, this library is near the Jerome Park Reservoir and Van Cortlandt Park. Hours are Monday through Thursday from 10 a. m. to 7 p. m. Friday and Saturday from 10 a. m. to 5 p. m.

All library patrons (用户) in these branches above are required to wear masks inside the building, says branch manager Rebecca Brown—Barbier. And for more information, please contact NYPL. org.

1. Which of the following branches offers service on Sundays?

A．Van Cortlandt Library.	B．Bronx Library Center.
C．Kingsbridge Library.	D．Riverdale Library.

2. What is special about Kingsbridge Library?

A．It has space for teens.

B．It enjoys three bus lines nearby.

C．It’s known for NYPL’s first green library.

D．It offers a multipurpose entertainment room.

3. What is a must for patrons in these branches?

A．Carrying their own lunch.	B．Booking seats at NYPL. org.
C．Applying for library cards.	D．Putting on their masks.

2 . How about the campus?

A．It’s beautiful.

B．It’s a Greek campus.

C．It’s a small campus.

3 . Compared with hotels, hostels (旅社) are more economical, which have gradually become the first choice for young people. This is the only guide you need for memorable hostels.

Boston Homestel

This is a great option for travelling families of three. The private rooms are especially designed for small families. There are a total of 20 rooms here, including dorms. Make use of the fully- equipped kitchen and lovely garden in the summer. There is also nearby free parking.

The Chicago Hotel

The Chicago Hotel is a hotel-hostel mix, and this is evident by the stylish spaces and decoration. Enjoy an on-site cafe and a games room. Choose between single-bed rooms, dorms and multi-bed apartments for families or groups. It even has its own kitchen!

HI Seattle

HI Seattle is near the city’s main sports stadiums, so it’s a great choice if you’re planning to catch a game. Yet there are many more reasons to stay here, especially if you like a no-frills (不提供多余服务) atmosphere. There’s a games room with football, and a great kitchen to help you save coins.

The Bivvi Hostel

For the outdoor enthusiasts looking for adventures in the Rocky Mountains, the Bivvi Hostel is the only hostel you’re going to need. In the summer time, join one of the many fun activities including white-water rafting and hiking. Come winter, sit by the fire and fill up on the generous free breakfast- -it includes eggs, pancakes and fresh fruit! A games room and a kitchen are available for guests’ use as well.

1. What is probably the major concern of young people who prefer a hostel to a hotel?

A．Price.

B．Service.

C．Comfort.

D．Security.

2. Which hostel best suits people who enjoy athletics?

A．Boston Homestel.	B．The Chicago Hotel.
C．HI Seattle.	D．The Bivvi Hostel.

3. What do the four hostels have in common?

A．They are suitable for all families.	B．They organize many fun activities.
C．They provide guests with a kitchen.	D．They offer different types of rooms.

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who is the speaker trying to reach?

A．The front desk.

B．The hotel owner.

C．The room service.

2. What does the speaker think of the hotel?

A．The service is unreliable.

B．The facilities arc outdated.

C．The room rate is unreasonable.

3. What did the hotel assure the speaker of?

A．Quiet surroundings.

B．A smoking room.

C．Russian speaking staff.

4. What will the speaker probably do?

A．Tell the press.

B．Contact his lawyers.

C．Write a negative review.

5 . What a Scoop! Readers’ Favorite Ice-Cream Shops

From pear and cheese in Edinburgh to pomegranate ripple at Ventor, our reporters show off the coolest licks.

Mary’s Milk Bar in the Grassmarket is popular with locals and visitors, and is the perfect pit stop for people dashing between fringe festival shows. Flavors change every day, with pear and cheese among the regulars. You can grab your ice and walk up the Vennel Steps for breathtaking views of Edinburgh castle.

Aisha

“Che buono! The best gelato (ice cream) outside Naples!” exclaimed my son’s Italian girlfriend on her first visit to Delphini’s. Giovanni grinned and gave her an extra, free scoop. Every day there’s a queue outside this shop in this progressive south Devon town. Delphini’s gelato is made out of organic local milk and cream. What’s more, it is dairy-free, making it a good option for vegans in Totnes. Flavors change daily and they do free tasting.

Kate

Shepherds Ice Cream Shop in Abergavenny is a Wes Anderson-styled drop-in. It’s all made locally from goat-milk, the business is run by two generations of a family that has some sort of tradition around a golden scoop. Shepherds often pop up with a vintage ice-cream trailer at festivals and events around the UK. It’s my family’s year-round Friday treat.

Alexia Tucker

Crave Ices at Ventnor invents new flavors constantly. Always over 20 choices, plenty of sweet, creamy ones, but also salty, alcoholic and non-dairy delights. Recent highlights include pomegranate ripple, whisky marmalade (over-18s only!). Once I mentioned a flavor I’d enjoyed the previous year. They made some especially for me so I could have it again before I left for home.

Lucy Marder

1. What are the similarities between Mary’s Milk Bar and Delphini’s?

A．They both serve milk-free ice cream.

B．They offer customers a taste for free.

C．They update the menu of ice cream on a daily basis.

D．They set up a great many mobile stands at festivals.

2. What do we know about Shepherds Ice Cream Shop?

A．It is a family-run business with a unique tradition.

B．It’s a must-visit shop for vegetarians.

C．It offers customers lots of choices.

D．It attaches great importance to customers’ feedbacks.

3. Where can you get the ice cream with alcohol?

A．At Mary’s Milk Bar.	B．At Delphini’s.
C．At Shepherds Ice Cream Shop.	D．At Crave Ices.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What type of business does the man have?

A．Repairing.

B．Moving.

C．Painting.

2. What will the man do first?

A．Do the work immediately.

B．Visit the woman’s house.

C．Call the woman again.

3. How will the man send the price list to the woman?

A．By phone.

B．By letter.

C．By email.

7 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

    1    (get) here is quite difficult, so apart from the Sami, very few people have ever seen Sarek. In 1909, Sarek was made a national park in order to keep the land in its natural state. Though the Sami are allowed     2    (continue) their traditional way of life in the park, no one else can live here, and all new development is     3    (ban) within park boundaries.

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is special about the farm?

A．It produces traditional clothes.

B．It lies in the American countryside.

C．It shows country life in the late 19th century.

2. What does the speaker advise people to do?

A．Wear sports shoes.

B．Try using the tools.

C．Experience farm work.

3. What can children do on the farm?

A．Admire special clothes.

B．Walk dogs.

C．See farm animals.

4. What is the purpose of the talk?

A．To welcome new staff.

B．To explain some rules.

C．To attract more visitors.

9 . China’s famous museums include ancient buildings and world class modern museums with big collections. They are excellent places for sightseeing and learning about China.

Sanxingdui Museum

The museum is on the path less beaten by tourists, but it makes one of the top museums for the 3,400-year-old artworks. If you’re an ancient history fan, this place will attract you. If you love art, its style will surprise you a lot.

The Palace Museum

The museum is one of the largest old building kept in the country with a history of 600 years old. Built at the beginning of the Ming Dynasty between 1406 and 1420, it was the home of 24 rulers and their courts. It is one of the fines buildings in China and a good place to study Chinese history.

The Shanghai Museum

The big modern museum is popular with foreign tourists. It is probably the most modern museum with the focus on creative art displays about the history of the whole area. Most famous for its huge collection of china, it is in People’s Square which is also a popular tourist attraction.

The Shaanxi History Museum

Since 14 historical dynasties founded their capitals and developed in Shaanxi Province, the museum may have the oldest treasure of all museums in Chins. The artworks show the greatness of the museum, and the displays are modern and well laid out.

1. Which of the following is on the less-frequently-visited road?

A．Sanxingdui Museum.	B．The Palace Museum.
C．The Shanghai Museum.	D．The Shaanxi History Museum.

2. What is the Shanghai Museum best known for?

A．Its founder.	B．Its building style.
C．Its collection of china.	D．Its home of rulers.

3. What do the four museums focus on?

A．Modern art.	B．Ancient science.
C．Chinese historical culture.	D．Chinese modern building.

10 . A writer’s home is a kind of autobiography, and visiting the place where a great work of literature was written gives you a deeper understanding of both the book and the person who wrote it. Here are some famous writers’ houses to check out.

Ralph Waldo Emerson’s House

Emerson lived in this house for 46 years until his death in 1882 and wrote his essays Nature and Self-Reliance in a study on the first floor, although his son later said that Emerson’s “real study” was nearby Walden Woods.

Margaret Mitchell’s Apartment

For Gone with the Wind fans, Margaret Mitchell’s house is their dream place. Mitchell moved into Apartment No. 1 of this building when she just got married in 1926 and lived there for six years. She worked on her novel on a table in the living room. When the novel was accepted for publication in 1935, it immediately became a big hit.

William Faulkner’s Rowan Oak

Rowan Oak, Faulkner’s home for almost 30 years, is where he wrote many of his major works, including Light in August. In his study, he sometimes wrote his plot structures on the wall, and then painted over them when he finished the book. In fact, you can still see the plot for his novel A Fable penciled on the wall right where he left it.

Ernest Hemingway’s House

Ernest Hemingway lived in this house for the most productive eight years of his life. He wrote most of his major works in his office, which you could only get to by walking across a bridge that extended from the upstairs bedroom. Almost everything in the house had a story.

1. Which of the four places housed its owner for the longest time?

A．Ralph Waldo Emerson’s House.	B．Margaret Mitchell’s Apartment.
C．William Faulkner’s Rowan Oak.	D．Ernest Hemingway’s House.

2. What do we know from the text?

A．Emerson’s “real study” was on the first floor of his house.

B．Margaret Mitchell’s Apartment was a dream place for her.

C．Faulkner sometimes liked painting his house structures.

D．Hemingway’s office was accessible only by crossing a bridge.

3. What is the writer’s purpose of writing the text?

A．To advertise some famous writers’ works.	B．To recommend some famous writers’ houses.
C．To introduce some famous writers’ birthplaces.	D．To recall some famous writers’ life experiences.