1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is it that Bob cannot tolerate?

A．The high rent.

B．The noisy neighbor.

C．The terrible traffic.

2. What does the woman suggest Bob do?

A．Share her brother’s apartment.

B．Move in Peter’s big house.

C．Call her brother,Tony.

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

A．Buying a new apartment.

B．Selling some unused machines.

C．Renewing some things in the house.

2. What does the man agree to do?

A．Get a new air conditioner.

B．Buy a washing machine.

C．Have the curtains cleaned.

3. When did the washing machine break down?

A．A few weeks ago.

B．A few days ago.

C．A few months ago.

3 . Why does Amber call Mike?

A．To ask a favor.

B．To rent an apartment.

C．To find him a roommate.

4 . 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.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How much should the woman pay for the flat every week if she takes it?

A．17 pounds.

B．30 pounds.

C．70 pounds.

2. What does the woman prefer?

A．A room of her own.

B．A flat without a kitchen.

C．A flat with a big sitting room.

6 . About 20 minutes away from River Campus, one might hear sounds of magical flights at the mysterious Mushroom House of Powder Mills Park. The private houses, _________ as the landmark of Town of Perinton, show off extraordinary architectural _________ with tree-like doors and wooden sculptures, treasure-filled mosaics, and naturalistic components in both inside and _________.

This odd artistic _________ has gained the Mushroom House its own official website and widespread media coverage. Since the house’s _________, it has actively been covered by many media. Much like Disney’s Pixie Hollow, the Mushroom House appears to be a collection of “found” parts. The _________ starts from the underground garage to the tunnel, a reminder of the University’s tunnel system, _________ the outer of the Mushroom House.

The round tops and inner branches of the Mushroom House are in good condition, _________to any old mushrooms found in a backyard. But the different types of glass, with their unique shapes and materials, used to build walls of the Great Room and the master bathroom lend the inside a colorful personality. Though _________, the curves (曲线) of the ceilings in all four mushrooms create acoustics (音响效果) that its website__________ that of Carnegie Hall in New York City. __________ builders Peter Strong and William Ashton, the four 80-ton Mushroom Houses were __________ from models on the ground. The outside Mushroom House was then __________ with works of art, including fashionable lighting and handmade bricks, hobbit-like doors, tree and __________ sculptures, sand-molded walls and ceilings, custom wood furniture, and iron railings.

These works of art were all designed and __________ by local artists. Though this seems like a dream, it carries a sweet past.

1.

A．seen

B．left

C．sold

D．thrown

2.

A．plans

B．history

C．background

D．designs

3.

A．outside

B．back

C．surface

D．top

4.

A．platform

B．room

C．architecture

D．sculpture

5.

A．purchase

B．disappearance

C．creation

D．collapse

6.

A．origin

B．course

C．journey

D．adventure

7.

A．writing

B．appearing

C．drawing

D．making

8.

A．back

B．blind

C．access

D．similar

9.

A．safe

B．obvious

C．simple

D．common

10.

A．puts forward

B．begins with

C．takes on

D．compares to

11.

A．With the help of

B．In the front of

C．With regards to

D．In terms of

12.

A．delivered

B．built

C．researched

D．transported

13.

A．decorated

B．equipped

C．marked

D．filled

14.

A．flower

B．leave

C．grass

D．branch

15.

A．spread

B．created

C．observed

D．bought

7 . 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.