1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the woman most concerned with about the hotel?

A．The price.

B．The position.

C．The environment.

2. How much will the woman pay in total?

A．£220.

B．£400.

C．£660.

3. What does the woman think of the hotels in London?

A．Beautifully situated.

B．Quite comfortable.

C．Really expensive.

4. Where is the hotel?

A．Opposite a cinema.

B．On the right of Hyde Park.

C．Beside Marble Arch station.

2 . Best of British:   Artists’ residences

Get up close with the inspiring places Britain’s most vibrant artists called home.

Red House, London

Nothing better represents the commitment of William Morris, the creative genius of interiors (内饰) to beauty than his striking home in London. From delicate patterns on the doors, to the decorated gardens, the Red House shows a strong medieval style.

The Mackintosh House, Glasgow

Located on the site of the former home of legendary architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh and his wife, the reconstructed Mackintosh House offers a rare insight into their private lives. Furnished with the couple’s own furniture, everything has been considered in order to recreate the original interior as faithfully as possible.

Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, Cornwall

Though she was born in Yorkshire, British sculptor (雕塑家) Barbara Hepworth moved to Cornwall and stayed there for the rest of her life. She claimed that there was a quality of inspiration to be drawn from the Cornish skyline and sea view that she simply couldn’t obtain from the city. It was Hepworth’s wish that her home would be turned into a museum of her work.

Henry Moore Foundation, Hertfordshire

Sculptor Henry Moore found his Muse in the beautiful Hertfordshire village of Perry Green and created many of his most famous works there. Unlike traditional galleries, visitors can get close with these impressive structures. Access to Moore’s home is through guided tours only. Visit on a sunny day, take a picnic, and experience the scenic village in person!

1. Which residence is influenced by medieval styles?

A．Red House.

B．The Mackintosh House.

C．Henry Moore Foundation.

D．Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden.

2. What do we know about the Mackintosh House?

A．It is the current residence of Mackintosh.

B．It is rebuilt to improve Mackintosh’s life.

C．It restores the interior design of the Mackintoshs’.

D．It reflects Mackintosh’s faith in original furniture design.

3. What do the last two residences have in common?

A．Both sculptors take inspiration from nature.

B．Both sites allow close contact with the designers.

C．Both residences will be turned into urban museums.

D．Both sites allow tours accompanied by the guide only.

3 . At age 65, my grandfather decided to build a new house. He wasn't quite sure what to do with the old house. It seemed a waste to pull it down, but it sat where the new house would be. So he hired a bulldozer to push the old house far out into a grove of trees.

My grandfather passed away, and I took over his farm. My wife and I raised our sons on this farm and have lived here for more than 30 years.

When we first moved in, my wife took one look at the old house and thought it was a hazard. I agreed and planned on a huge bonfire. But I thought it necessary to check out the old house first, just in case something of value had been left behind.

Our two young sons came along. Most of the windows were gone, and the siding was falling off. We entered through an open window.

Here lay the waste of my grandparents’ lives. A broken chair. The stove. Some old clothes in a large bag. But the thing that drew my eye was a cardboard box filled with papers. I dug through its contents and was immediately transported back in time. There was a tax return from 1957. Canceled checks from June 1962. Greeting cards from old friends and relatives. My uncle's third-grade spelling book.

I spent most of an enjoyable hour going through that box. All the while, I had to answer questions from my sons about the old house. They were surprised that nine people once lived in the tiny house.

As I left the old house that day, I took a look at it over my shoulder. I don't care what anyone thinks, I decided. That old house gets to stay there until it rots into the earth.

1. What do we know about the old house from paragraph 1?

A．It was difficult to move.	B．It was in no condition to live in.
C．It would be used for other purposes.	D．It had to make room for a new house.

2. How did the author feel about the old house when he moved in?

A．He disliked it.	B．He was amazed at it.
C．He was interested in it.	D．He paid little attention to it.

3. What attracted the author most in the old house?

A．A broken chair.

B．Some old clothes.

C．The stove.

D．A cardboard box.

4. Why would the author never pull down the old house?

A．It is a fine example of a new house	B．It is a favourite of his sons.
C．It holds valuable memories.	D．It helps the environment.