1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What does the speaker say about the room?

A．It is very big.

B．It is quite bright.

C．It is pretty tidy.

2. What does the speaker keep doing to the room?

A．Arranging the furniture.

B．Painting the walls.

C．Covering the windows.

3. What does the speaker have on the walls?

A．Papers about schoolwork.

B．Pictures of her family.

C．Posters of pop stars.

4. Why does the speaker like the room?

A．There are many of her favorite things.

B．It is a good place to do her schoolwork.

C．She lives in the room all by herself.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the house like according to the speakers?

A．It is big enough.

B．It is in a poor condition.

C．It has a smooth floor.

2. What might happen to the house according to the woman?

A．It will be sold.

B．It will fall down.

C．It will remain empty.

3. What has the woman heard in the local store?

A．The news of repairs.

B．The sound of an accident.

C．The chat about a business.

4. What might worry the woman about having a hotel next door?

A．The safety.

B．The space.

C．The noise.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How is the man’s new house different from the old one?

A．It is bigger in size.

B．It has more bedrooms.

C．It includes a small garden.

2. What does the man like best?

A．The study.

B．The kitchen.

C．The bedroom.

3. What can be known about the man’s new house?

A．It is in a noisy neighborhood.

B．It has convenient transportation.

C．It is a little far from the city center.

4 . Universities are working harder than ever to attract prospective students to their campuses. One of their main strategies is to upgrade on-campus accommodations and attract students with the promise of resort-style living.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology-Simmons Hall

MIT is home to Simmons Hall, the beloved freshman dorm that offers beautiful views of Cambridge, a two-story movie theater, and a ball pit designed to provide stress relief. Common areas are equipped with TVs and gaming systems, and the in-house dining hall and late night café come in handy for students pulling those occasional all-nighters. 62% of Simmons residents live in single rooms, so students can enjoy their privacy while still staying connected to the spirited Simmons community.

University of Cincinnati-Morgens Hall

The University of Cincinnati’s recently restored Morgens Hall boasts floor-to-ceiling views and luxury apartment-style living. These 2-person, 3-person, and 8-person rooms feature full kitchens, huge closets, and plenty of storage space. The entire building is full of neat tricks, from windows that darken with the touch of a button to eco-friendly heating and cooling technology.

Pomona College-Dialynas & Sontag Hall

Small liberal arts school Pomona College has not one but two of the best college dorms. Dialynas Hall and Sontag Hall, both constructed in 2011, gained national praise for their energy efficient design and are beloved by students for their modern look. Students live in suite-style rooms in arrangements of three to six bedrooms. There’s a drop-down movie screen, a rooftop garden and playing field for pick-up games. Students can learn more about their dorm’s sustainable design by spending time in the in-house eco-classrooms.

1. Which dorm is better for a student longing for privacy?

A．Simmons hall.

B．Morgens Hall.

C．Dialynas Hall.

D．Sontag Hall.

2. What do Morgens Hall and Dialynas & Sontag Hall have in common?

A．They are big-sized.	B．They help to save money.
C．They have TVs in the walls.	D．They are environmentally-friendly.

3. Why do these colleges try to improve their student dorms?

A．To promote low-carbon lifestyle.	B．To make campuses more inviting.
C．To test energy-efficient buildings.	D．To encourage game-based learning.

6 . As the song says, “There's no place like home for the holidays,” Now, thanks to a pair of forward thinking business owners in County Kerry, Ireland, three families are _________ into company based houses to welcome Christmas holidays.

Patricia and Tony Walsh, owners of Walsh Colour Print and Educate, _________ nearly 120 people Patricia explains that the work they do _________ a specialized skill set. Since they've been _________ to find enough local job   candidates, a good part of their workforce comes from other European countries.

_________, with housing options both limited and expensive in the area, many employees couldn't save for _________ of their own while paying _________   rents. Two such longtime workers were Anma and Marcin Wojs. _________ the possibility of having to go home despite wanting to stay, they brought their _________ to Patricia and Tony's attention.

So, in 2017 the husband and wife team __________ planning permission to build homes on land owned by Walsh Colour Print Built on a not for profit basis the 1000-square-foot-atatchedl homes are __________ to employees at a lower price.

With the __________ of three house now complete, the Wojs family are __________ to move into their new home. The employees who have purchased the two remaining homes are also over the moon.

Tony Walsh notes that there will be an informal __________ employees who purchase homes will __________ with the company for the following 10 years. While he sees the __________ as a way to ensure a __________ workforce, he also believes homeownership will secure a stable future for his employees when they eventually __________

Tony Walsh says,“We are going to roll this out to the rest of our __________, and when they finish working at Walsh Colour Print and Educate. ie, they can close the door and say, ‘We __________ this.’"

1.

A．looking

B．bursting

C．changing

D．moving

2.

A．evaluate

B．employ

C．raise

D．rescue

3.

A．trains

B．brings

C．requires

D．promotes

4.

A．unable

B．unwilling

C．afraid

D．eager

5.

A．Illegally

B．Hopefully

C．Unfortunately

D．Surprisingly

6.

A．skills

B．places

C．holidays

D．companies

7.

A．slight

B．smooth

C．reasonable

D．steep

8.

A．Exposed to

B．Devoted to

C．Addicted to

D．Accustomed to

9.

A．dilemma

B．concept

C．plan

D．appetite

10.

A．rejected

B．sought

C．missed

D．withdrew

11.

A．donated

B．lent

C．sold

D．rented

12.

A．design

B．advertisement

C．base

D．construction

13.

A．ashamed

B．frightened

C．puzzled

D．excited

14.

A．honor

B．agreement

C．prize

D．debate

15.

A．stay

B．compete

C．negotiate

D．compare

16.

A．invention

B．routine

C．measure

D．hobby

17.

A．limited

B．generous

C．creative

D．steady

18.

A．escape

B．resist

C．retire

D．die

19.

A．customers

B．staff

C．family

D．suppliers

20.

A．own

B．build

C．improve

D．manage