1 . Though 2021 was not exactly the year of jet-setting travel that we’d hoped for, we have our fingers crossed for 2022. We’ve handpicked 4 incredible hotels with openings in 2021 and 2022 for you to stay at — or dream of — in the new year.

Rock House, Turks and Caicos

Opened in spring 2022, Rock House is set to be one of Turks and Caicos’ most luxurious resorts, featuring 46 plush Mediterranean-inspired cottages outfitted with ocean-facing plunge pools.

The resort will also boast a private beach, a European-style beach club, luxurious nature trails and a 100-foot-long pool — the largest in Turks and Caicos.

Rates start from $665. Visit: Rock House, Tel: 87647333

The Reykjavik EDITION, Iceland

The Reykjavik EDITION, which opened on November 9, got thumbs up from the day it opened. Inside, you’ll find astonishing volcanic rock floors, a luxurious and a signature restaurant managed by Michelin-starred chef Gunnar Karl Gislason. In typical EDITION fashion, its 253 rooms are modern and design-centric, featuring Icelandic artwork and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the city.

Rates start from $540. Visit: The Reykjavik EDITION, Tel: 57382651

W Melbourne, Australia

The W Melbourne, which opened in February, was the first international five-star hotel to launch in Australia in 2021 — a hopeful sign that tourism might soon resume Down Under.

It’s as luxurious and modern as you’d expect any W Hotel to be, with an added dose of Melbourne cool. Its 294 rooms are equally exciting.

Rates start from $350. Visit: W Melbourne, Tel: 63175982

Korinkyo, Japan

Located moments away from one of Japan’s most beautiful landscaped gardens.This minimalist (极简主义者) hotel that opened this year in Ishikawa Prefecture is a wonder of nature. Its 18 guest rooms are the picture of Japanese minimalism with simple wood and stone finishes and a neutral design palette, allowing the surrounding nature vistas to take the spotlight.

Rates start from $ 320. Visit: Korinkyo, Tel: 09738724

1. How much will you spend at least if you stay at Rock House for a night?

A．$320.

B．$ 350.

C．$540.

D．$ 665.

2. What can you do to know more about Korinkyo, Japan?

A．Call at 57382651.

B．Visit Korinkyo.

C．Call at 87647333.

D．Visit W Melbourne.

3. Which hotel may accommodate the most guests?

A．Rock House.

B．The Reykjavik EDITION.

C．W Melbourne.

D．Korinkyo.

2 . 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。

I was studying English literature in Italy, and I had to study in an English-speaking country for one year as part of the course. I     1     (offer) a chance to go to Boston University and I took it.

As soon as I saw Boston, I fell in love with it. I live in a small city, and I’ve always wanted to live in a big city. Boston was exactly     2     I needed for my first-time-away-from-home. Boston is     3     (definite) a big city but not big enough     4     (make) you feel overwhelmed. The weather is also great and you get to enjoy all four     5     (season) in true New England style.

I stayed with a family.     6     (They) house was on Commonwealth Avenue,     7     is one of the busiest streets in Boston. It was great to be there as Boston University is spread out along Commonwealth Avenue. The only bad thing is that it’s a bit busy. One of my friends had to wear a cast for months after     8     (hit) by a car trying to cross Commonwealth Avenue — Boston is famous for its horrible drivers.

Boston is a great place to live as a college student. There are lots of universities in Boston. College students make up twenty percent of Boston’s population. This adds     9     the energy of the city, making it a(n)     10     (attract) place to live and study.

3 . People in the office usually sit for most of the day when they work. But this is bad for a person's health. When people sit for too long every day, they don't move very much. So it is easy to start getting fat. Sitting too long is also bad for their work because it makes them want to sleep. When this happens, people may make more mistakes in their work or spend more time finishing their work. Companies need workers to be healthy, so how do they fix the problem?

Some companies have different types of desks to help their workers. The first type of desk is the standing desk. The desk can be taller when a person wants to stand. It can also be shorter when the person wants to sit. Another type of desk is the walking desk. This desk is made so that a person can work while walking at the same time.

Workers in the companies like the different types of desks very much. They think these desks are quite useful.

1. When people in the office work, they usually ________.

A．sit

B．move

C．run

D．sing

2. What does the word “fix” mean in Paragraph 1?

A．cause.

B．solve.

C．bring.

D．discuss

3. How many types of desks are mentioned in Paragraph 2?

A．2.

B．3.

C．4.

D．5.

4. What do the workers think of the different types of desks?

A．They are cheap.	B．They are traditional.
C．They are useful.	D．They are expensive

5. The purpose of the passage is to ________.

A．tell us the reasons for sitting

B．show the advantages of standing

C．introduce desks that help people work better

D．compare companies that provide different jobs

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Who is the woman?

A．A hostess.

B．The man’s colleague.

C．A visitor to the leisure center.

2. Why is the leisure center so popular?

A．It has an excellent gym.

B．It has been widely advertised.

C．It is the only leisure center in the area.

3. What is under construction now?

A．Outdoor tennis courts.

B．A pool for children.

C．A diving area.

4. What is different about the leisure center?

A．There is a café selling healthy food.

B．It is much cheaper than other centers.

C．The facilities are of a very high quality.

5 . If you want to stay in any of these luxurious hotel suites, you’d better get saving now, with a night’s stay topping the average annual salary.

Royal Suite

The Royal Suite at the Plaza Hotel in New York, which comes in at $40,000 a night, features three bedrooms, private elevator access, and large windows overlooking Fifth Avenue. Other features in the apartment include a grand piano, a dining room to seat 12, and a king­sized master bedroom.

Royal Penthouse Suite

A stay at the Royal Penthouse Suite at Hotel President Wilson in Geneva will make you shocked at the bill in the morning, which costs $80,000 a night. The 12-bedroom Royal Penthouse covers the entire eighth floor and shows amazing views of Lake Geneva through floor-to-ceiling bay windows. As guests walk in, they’re greeted by a light-filled living room with a grand piano and a collection of rare books.

Penthouse

The fashionable Penthouse at the Faena Hotel in Miami costs you $50,000 a night. The contemporary suite features two levels of spacious gathering areas and dining rooms. Each of the suite’s five bedrooms have furnished balconies, so guests can enjoy sunrise to sunset views over the coast.

Princess Grace Suite

Hotel de Paris in Monaco once hosted the wedding reception of Prince Rainier and Princess Grace, in whose honor the Princess Grace Suite was newly opened. In the sunny apartment, there are two bedrooms, a gym, an office, toilets on each floor, a living room, a dining room, a kitchen and luxury bathrooms. The price tag follows the royal theme, with stays coming in at $37,000 a night.

1. Which suite will you choose if you are a book lover?

A．Royal Suite.	B．Royal Penthouse Suite.
C．Penthouse.	D．Princess Grace Suite.

2. What can you do at the Penthouse?

A．Enjoy the view of Fifth Avenue.

B．Take a walk around Lake Geneva.

C．Attend the wedding of the royal family.

D．Admire sunrise and sunset over the coast.

3. How much does the suite with a gym cost for one night?

A．$37,000．

B．$40,000．

C．$50,000．

D．$80,000．

6 . Outdoor or nature-based preschools have spread greatly in recent years, from just a handful of programs a decade ago to more than 400 across the country today. And they are coming to Washington. Into the Forest is one example. It is an outdoor learning center and preschool in Spokane Valley. Co-owners Megan Benedict and Chesey Converse have both worked in traditional preschool settings for years, but they wanted to try something different. “We bring all of our work outside that we usually do inside,” Converse said. “Whatever we could’ve done in there, we just bring it out and have fun out here.”

Converse says the kids spend at least 50 percent of their time outdoors as opposed to sitting inside at a desk. The center gives kids the opportunity to learn through nature hikes, wilderness training, playtime with natural objects and plenty of outdoor time.

Benedict says Into the Forest aims to help kids learn to handle problems and challenges by giving them real-world experience. “It’s about what children learn about themselves from being outside,” Benedict said. “It’s helping them to think to find their way around and figure out their feelings about changing situations. It’s helping them to be resilient.”

Jenna Alfrey says her 4-year-old son Kingston has Down’s syndrome (唐氏综合征) and faces challenges in a traditional setting. She says Into the Forest gives him opportunities he might not have somewhere else. “There was just no doubt that he would be included in his age group,” Alfrey said.

Benedict and Converse say Into the Forest has both an indoor and outdoor area and is licensed (许可) as a childcare center. The pair is also interested in starting centers that are fully outdoors. Into the Forest is part of Washington’s outdoor preschool pilot program, which is working out licensing requirements necessary for all-day fully outdoor preschools. Right now, such centers can only run for four hours at a time.

1. What can we infer from the first paragraph?

A．Into the Forest is a traditional school.

B．Outdoor programs meet various challenges.

C．Into the Forest is illegal in Washington.

D．Outdoor preschools are growing in popularity.

2. What does the underlined word “resilient” in paragraph 3 mean?

A．Proud.

B．Adaptable.

C．Careful.

D．Intelligent.

3. How did Alfrey feel about Into the Forest?

A．She regarded it as unexpected.	B．She regarded it as fruitless.
C．She was excited about it.	D．She was curious about it.

4. What can we infer about Benedict and Converse from the last paragraph?

A．They will help their school get licensed.

B．They will limit Into the Forest’s outdoor time.

C．They are trying to open fully outdoor centers.

D．They are asking the government to start outdoor programs.

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。

Beijing is a city bridging the ancient and the modern. From Buddhist temples to museums, narrow hutong     1     royal palaces, it is home to more than 3,000 years of glorious history even down to its layout, with the city keeping its carefully     2     (build) system of ring roads.

But for all its ancient buildings, Beijing is also a place     3     welcomes the fast-paced development of modern life, with 21st-century architectural     4     (wonder) standing side by side with historical buildings of the past.

It is a distinct visual contrast (反差) that shouldn’t work,     5     somehow these two very different worlds make a good combination.     6     (visit) several times over the last 10 years, I     7     (amaze) by the co-existence of old and new, and how a city was able to keep such a rich heritage (遗产) while constantly growing. As a photographer, I have spent the last two years     8       (record) everything I discovered.

The     9     (remark) development of this city, which is consciously designed to protect the past while stepping into the modern world,     10     (mean) there is always something new to discover here, and I could be photographing Beijing for the next 50 years.

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What can visitors do first near the main gate?

A．See the bands.

B．Attend the book fair.

C．Watch the football match.

2. Who is the third gate for?

A．Book sellers.

B．Folk singers.

C．Craft exhibitors.

3. What is on the left of the H-building?

A．The information center.

B．The restaurant.

C．The exhibition center.

4. What can listeners do with the yellow ticket?

A．Park for free.

B．Store the items.

C．Collect the equipment.

9 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What does the speaker think of the professors?

A．Responsible.

B．Hardworking.

C．Patient.

2. Which activity do students like best?

A．Drawing.

B．Dancing.

C．Singing.

3. Where can students use the Wi-Fi?

A．In the classroom.

B．In the library.

C．In the lab.

4. Who does the speaker probably talk to?

A．Fresh students.

B．Graduates.

C．Professors.

10 . Museums aren’t just for hanging art or displaying historical facts. All around the world, there are museums devoted to the art of cinema. Here are some you shouldn’t miss.

MAD MAX MUSEUM

First opened in 2010, the Mad Max Museum in Silverton, New South Wales has been a popular tourist attraction for the sleepy town in the Australian Outback. Owner Adrian Bennett moved his family from northern England to the town where director George Miller and star Mel Gibson filmed 1981’s Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior. Over the years, Bennett has collected many important items.

GHIBLI MUSEUM

The museum opened in 2001 and is dedicated to the animation of Studio Ghibli and the films of director Hayao Miyazaki, who also designed the museum. The museum features exhibits for some of the studio’s most popular films, such as Spirited Away and Castle In The Sky. It also features The Saturn Theater, which screens exclusive short films from the Japanese animation studio.

OZ MUSEUM

Founded in 2004, the Oz Museum in Wamego is dedicated to The Wizard of Oz. It even features memorabilia(传 记)from the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical The Wiz and Motown’s film adaptation starring Diana Ross as Dorothy and Michael Jackson as the Scarecrow. Every October, the small Kansas town transforms for its annual “OZtoberFest” weekend with hot air balloon rides and Yellow Brick Road bike tours.

007 MUSEUM

In 2002, longtime James Bond fan Gunnar Schäfer opened the world’s first museum devoted to British super-spy James Bond. Located in Nybro, Sweden, the 007 Museum features more than 60,000 original pieces from the entire film, such as a snowmobile from Die Another Day, the BMW Z3 from Goldeneye, and first editions of all of Ian Fleming’s original James Bond novels.

1. Which museum is the oldest?

A．007 MUSEUM.	B．OZ MUSEUM.
C．GHIBLI MUSEUM.	D．MAD MAX MUSEUM.

2. Who opened 007 MUSEUM?

A．Adrian Bennett.	B．Hayao Miyazaki.
C．George Miller.	D．Gunnar Schäfer.

3. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To introduce.	B．To inform.
C．To encourage.	D．To educate.