1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What will the headmaster do tomorrow morning?

A．Take photos in the lab building.

B．Meet the listeners in the library.

C．Introduce the school to the listeners.

2. Where will the listeners visit on Tuesday morning?

A．The Statue of Liberty.

B．Central Park.

C．Brooklyn Bridge.

3. What will be held on Tuesday night?

A．A talk show.

B．A lecture.

C．A party.

4. When will the listeners go to Washington?

A．On Tuesday afternoon.

B．On Wednesday morning.

C．On Wednesday afternoon.

2 . Getting Around Montreal

Montreal is a city for fun and festivals as dozens of summer celebrations highlight everything. Your best bet for getting around Montreal can be on foot, but there are other options if this isn’t the best mode of transport for you.

The Montreal subway is the best way to get about town quickly. It’s easy to navigate because there are only four color-coded lines: green, blue, orange, and yellow. The subway does not operate around the clock. It stops running from about 1:00 am to 5:30 am.

The bus system is even more extensive and equally recommended. A one-way fare costs $2.50. A strip of six tickets costs $11.50. A one-day tourist card, good for unlimited use, costs $9; a three-day tourist card costs $17. If you’re staying longer, purchase a regular weekly pass for $18.50.

A number of taxis are lined up on the airport’s ground level. Payment must be made in Canadian funds, but some drivers will make exceptions and accept US currency. It costs a minimum of $3.15 for the taxi ride and an additional $1.45 per kilometer. There’s a wait time charge of 55 cents per minute as well before you are picked up.

Like any other major city, Montreal’s rush hour ranks with the best or worst of them. Driving through city traffic is an art because there are a maze of one-way streets and lots of pedestrians (行人). In addition, a summer festival means the closing of some of the busiest streets in the city. Your biggest driving challenge may be when it comes time to park the car, as there are daily parking restrictions for street cleaning, rush hour, and residential parking.

Other ways to travel in Montreal are on foot or by bike. Montreal boasts hundreds of miles of walk and bike paths throughout the region.

1. How many transportation means are mentioned in the text?

A．Three.

B．Four.

C．Five.

D．Six.

2. What are you advised to do when taking a taxi in Montreal?

A．Increase your wait time for the taxi.

B．Avoid ordering the taxi much earlier.

C．Take US currency whenever possible.

D．Pay an extra tip of $1.45 to the driver.

3. What is the text?

A．A guide of ways of traveling.	B．A travel journal.
C．A survey on ways of traveling.	D．A travel schedule.

3 . A family attempting to travel to Australia without flying have arrived in the country after a three-and-a-half-month journey. Shannon Coggins, Theo Simon and their daughter Rosa, 19, left England to begin their 10 thousand-mile trip to Sydney on 16 August. The family was hoping to make it in time for Ms. Coggins’ sister’s wedding on 28 December.

The family saved up for several years to pay for the trip, which has cost them much more than air tickets would have done. They travelled through Kazakhstan, China, Laos, Thailand and Indonesia, and finally arrived in Dili, hoping to find a boat to cross the Timor Sea to Darwin, Australia. From there they planned to take a bus to Sydney.

“The world is a huge thing, and one personal thing that I do will never make the difference that we need but I want to live by my principles,” Ms. Coggins said. “I want a clean world for my daughter when she’s growing up in the future and the grandchildren. But the world is getting hotter. There is so much going on in Australia here at the moment with floods and fires, and I think we’ve all got to take that seriously.”

“All three of us have campaigned in different ways for action on climate change, so we decided our journey to Australia would have to be as low-carbon as practical,” Mr. Simon said.

The family arrived on the other side of the world just in time. But they said there were many moments during their journey across continents and oceans when they thought they might not make it to Australia. A conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia, and the danger of travelling through Iran, forced them on a four day detour (绕行) through Russia where Mr. Simon almost get arrested.

“It hasn’t always been easy, but it was worth it”, Mr. Simon added. “We want to keep this beautiful planet, don’t we?”

1. Why did the family travel to Sydney?

A．To take a global tour.	B．To attend a wedding.
C．To explore the nature.	D．To advocate saving energy.

2. Why did the family decide to take on the journey without flying?

A．They couldn’t afford the air tickets.

B．They joined a nationwide campaign.

C．They were afraid of the terrible weather.

D．They tried to reduce their carbon footprints.

3. What can be inferred from paragraph 5?

A．Mr. Simon was arrested when going through Russia.

B．The family was discontent with the adventurous trip.

C．The family’s journey was not quite straightforward.

D．The family didn’t manage to reach Australia at last.

4. How does Mr. Simon think about the travel?

A．Tough but worthwhile.	B．Smooth but expensive.
C．Relaxing and incredible.	D．Inappropriate and disappointed.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why was Jim unable to find Susan’s home?

A．He hadn’t been told how to get there.

B．He forgot to bring the map Susan gave him.

C．He just spent thirteen minutes searching for her house.

2. What does Jim want Susan to do now?

A．Come and get him.

B．Give him a new map.

C．Tell him the direction again.

3. How will Jim go to Susan’s home?

A．On foot.

B．By bike.

C．By bus.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What kind of car does the man want?

A．Full-size.

B．Mid-size.

C．Small-size.

2. How much should the man pay a day?

A．78 dollars.

B．86 dollars.

C．87 dollars.

3. What does the insurance NOT include?

A．Car damage.

B．Personal accident.

C．Repair fees.

4. How long will the man rent this car?

A．One day.

B．Two days.

C．Three days.

6 . 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。

Millions of bus passengers will enjoy cleaner, safer     1     more comfortable journeys as the government invests (投资) a further £143 million to roll out almost a thousand new zero emission (排放) buses in England. The new     2     (serve) is expected to have a marked impact on the future of the country.

The funding comes from the     3     (two) round of the Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) programme, which will see new electric buses in towns, villages and     4     (city) across England, including the most rural parts of the country, many of which will get zero emission buses for the first time. Thanks to the ZEBRA programme, no other European country     5     (record) as many electric buses in 2023 as the UK, with zero emission buses accounting     6     almost half of all new large buses introduced last year.

Today’s investment follows over £270 million to 16 local transport authorities (LTAs)     7     (lead) the total government support to cover 41 LTAs.     8     (make) sure more parts of England benefit from better buses and green technology, particularly rural areas     9     the journey towards decarbonising (碳减排) buses is in     10     (it) early stages, the government has put the first £40 million into rural communities.

7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What will the headmaster do tomorrow morning?

A．Meet the listeners in the library.

B．Introduce the school to the listeners.

C．Take photos in the lab building.

2. Where will the listeners visit on Tuesday morning?

A．Central Park.

B．Brooklyn Bridge.

C．The Statue of Liberty.

3. What will be held on Tuesday evening?

A．A talk show.

B．A party.

C．A lecture.

4. When will the listeners go to Washington?

A．On Wednesday afternoon.

B．On Wednesday morning.

C．On Tuesday afternoon.

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。

Several studies in recent years have suggested that ride-sharing services like Uber can     1     (worse) traffic problems in cities,     2     continue to have high rates of private vehicle ownership.

The new study,     3     (conduct) by the not-for-profit group Union of Concerned Scientists, represents     4     attempt to center on how ride-sharing services affect pollution. The research examined the effects of ride-sharing services     5     the environment of seven American cities.

Overall, the researchers reported that ride-sharing trips now result in an estimate 69% more climate pollution on average than the     6     (replace) trips. The study explains that the same passengers could have chosen to travel by bus, train, bike or on foot.

One of the big reasons they give for this result is that usually ride-sharing vehicles     7     (drive) with no passengers in the car. This happens     8     drivers are either waiting for rider requests, are on the way to pick up passengers,     9     are driving in between pickups.

The study urges services like Uber     10     (work) to increase the number of pooled rides and electric vehicles on the road, and to improve connections to public transportation centers.

9 . 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。

Many people are afraid of flying in airplanes, but they shouldn’t be. Over time airplanes     1     (improve) their safety measures. Flying has become one of the safest ways to travel. In fact, when measured per mile, flying is     2     (actual) far safer than driving, or travelling by train.

Not only is flying the safest mode of transport,     3     it is also the fastest. Just a hundred years ago if you wanted to travel from China to the United States, you would have to travel by boat     4     many weeks. Fortunately now, you can get there in less than 24 hours. Airplanes are also quite     5     (comfort), and often offer in-flight entertainment, such as movies. This helps explain     6     travelling by plane is now the first choice for long     7     (distant) journeys.

Of course, that doesn’t stop some people from being afraid of flying. People can be frightened,     8     (think) about flying through the atmosphere (大气层) at hundreds of miles per hour. One of the main reasons that people are afraid to fly is that     9     (passenger) lack any control over the airplane, and have to place their trust in the hands of the pilots. Many people intend     10     (remain) in control.

10 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Why is the competition place changed?

A．It is going to rain tomorrow.

B．The original place is too cold.

C．The original place is too far away.

2. Where will the swimming competition be held?

A．At the Johnson Sports Center.

B．At the school swimming pool.

C．At the New Town Swimming Pool.

3. When will the students set off for the competition?

A．At 9:40 am.

B．At 9:45 am.

C．At 10:00 am.

4. What should the students take to the competition place?

A．Cameras.

B．Lunch.

C．Cold drinks.