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

A．Their jobs.

B．Their apartments.

C．Their driving experiences.

2. How does the man feel about his present situation?

A．Dissatisfied.

B．Shocked.

C．Satisfied.

3. What will the man do then?

A．Drive the car to work.

B．Visit the woman’s apartment building.

C．Talk with his landlady.

2 . Tick, tock, tick, tock. I’m sitting here, watching the movements of my existence pass slowly away. My house has been _______ for such a long time, and I’m lonely and forgotten. Sitting here, by myself, all that I can do is _______ and think about my past. I could tell you stories that only _______ would know. But walls can’t speak.

I came to this place many years ago, along with an old man…. _______, he was with me for on1y three short years before he passed on….

For a time, I was left alone, while people came and _______ the house…. Then, one day a nice couple moved in with a young son. _______, their son Danny liked to stay with me, and I was completely _______ with him. He always looked as if he loved the stories I told, most of which began with, ‘‘Back in my day…” and ‘‘When I was _______ .…” I sometimes had the kind of idea that he didn’t really understand what I was saying, but it felt good to be _______.   When Danny went off to college, my heart broke. Soon afterward, ________ sold the house.…

New owners came and ________. Then, One day it so happened that I was in when a new family was moving into the house. You can’t even imagine my ________ when, unexpectedly, Danny walked through the front door. He had a ________ and kids now. I was so overjoyed when I saw him that I put all my ________ into my daily activities. ... I spent the next twenty years watching his kids grow up, with a mixture of pride and ________ about what would happen next.

The kids finally became ________ and Danny sold the house. That was about five years ago…. Some of the local kids have started the rumor that the house is haunted (闹鬼的)--- and, in a way, it is. It is haunted by ________of all the people who have lived in it. Every second has ________ me so much. I have been ________them down and they are almost up for me.... I hope that someday somebody will ________ me, and drop in on me again. Maybe then I’ll get a new home and an opportunity for a whole new set of memories.

1.

A．crowded

B．empty

C．painted

D．sold

2.

A．look back

B．enjoy food

C．have a dream

D．chat with friends

3.

A．friends

B．learners

C．neighbors

D．walls

4.

A．Luckily

B．Happily

C．Sadly

D．Surprisingly

5.

A．looked at

B．settled in

C．bought in

D．sold out

6.

A．At last

B．At one time

C．In the end

D．From the beginning

7.

A．tired

B．friendly

C．taken

D．fond

8.

A．older

B．healthier

C．better

D．younger

9.

A．loved

B．told

C．disliked

D．believed

10.

A．Danny

B．I

C．his parents

D．the old man

11.

A．settled

B．went

C．lived

D．greeted

12.

A．pity

B．pride

C．surprise

D．sadness

13.

A．friend

B．daughter

C．son

D．wife

14.

A．energy

B．time

C．life

D．ideas

15.

A．happiness

B．dream

C．anxiety

D．disappointment

16.

A．old

B．impatient

C．adults

D．tired

17.

A．families

B．furniture

C．houses

D．memories

18.

A．impressed

B．surprised

C．encouraged

D．inspired

19.

A．putting

B．copying

C．counting

D．taking

20.

A．call

B．remember

C．visit

D．attend

3 . Exploit your parking space

An unused parking space or garage can make money.If you live near a city center or an airport, you could make anything up to￡200 or￡300 a week.Put an advertisement (广告) for free on Letpark or Atmyhousepark.

Rent (出租)a room

Spare room? Not only will a lodger (房客)earn you an income, but also, thanks to the governmentbacked “rent a room” program, you won't have to pay any tax on the first ￡4,500 you make per year.Try advertising your room on Roomspare or Roommateeasy.

Make money during special events

Don't want a fulltime lodger? Then rent on a shortterm basis.If you live in the capital, renting a room out during the Olympics or other big events could bring in money.Grashpadder can advertise your space.

Live on set

Renting your home out as a “film set” could earn you hundreds of pounds a day, depending on the film production company and how long your home is needed.A quick search on the Internet will bring up dozens of online companies that allow you to register your home for free—but you will be charged if your home gets picked.

Use your roof

You need the right kind of roof, but some energy companies pay the cost of fixing solar equipment (around ￡14,000)and let you use the energy produced for nothing.In return, they get paid for unused energy fed back into the National Grid.However, you have to sign a 25year agreement with the supplier, which could prevent you from changing the roof.

1. If you earn ￡5,000 from renting a room in one year, the tax you need to pay will be based on ________.

A．￡300

B．￡500

C．￡4,500

D．￡5,000

2. Where can you put an advertisement to rent out a room during a big event?

A．On Letpark.	B．On Roomspare.
C．On Grashpadder.	D．On Roommateeasy.

3. If you want to use energy free, you have to ________.

A．sign an agreement with the government

B．pay around ￡14,000 for the equipment

C．sell the roof to some energy companies

D．keep the roof unchanged within 25 years

4. For whom is the text most probably written?

A．Lodgers.	B．Advertisers.
C．House owners.	D．Online companies.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What can we know about the flat?

A．It's partly unfurnished.

B．It's on the second floor.

C．It's further from the park.

2. What is the woman's attitude towards the flat?

A．Favorable.

B．Worried.

C．Uninterested.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. For whom does the man want to rent a flat?

A．Himself.

B．His family.

C．He and his friends.

2. What is the man’s job?

A．He is a college student.

B．He works in a car factory.

C．He works in the central bank.

3. How many bedrooms does the man prefer to have?

A．Two.

B．Three.

C．Four.

6 . In the past,interior(室内的)design was a concept known only to people of high social rank.The idea of designing interior spaces was not something in the minds of any but those with grand houses.     1    Small homes and skyscrapers both attach importance to interior design.

Some of the most interesting parts of the design process come in the choices made for things like window fittings and wall angles.These elements can surely change the overall look of a space.    2    Decisions on things like decorative light fixtures(装 置)also fall within this category.

    3    In nearly all cases, suggestions or changes must be added into an overall building plan that takes technical elements like wiring and pipeline design into account.Decisions about major things like wall placement must usually be cleared with the help of professionals.

Many people choose to hire professional interior designers to help plan out a given space.These experts typically work in design firms.     4    Once hired, designers will work with building owners to create personalized environments.

Designing a space does not always need to turn to professionals.Many interior design resources exist to help home and business owners plan out their own spaces. Books, magazines and websites are some of the best places to get ideas. It's usually a good idea for do-it-yourselfers to seek advice from an architect or a construction manager before they make great changes about interior spaces.    5    

A．Interior design had a new trend.

B．You can go there for your desired experts.

C．Design is about much more than simple good looks.

D．The professional interior designers are not all outstanding.

E．For the small changes people can make their own decisions.

F．But they're not usually the vital parts of the building design.

G．Today interior design applies to most building projects no matter the size.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Which month is it now?

A．February.

B．March.

C．April.

2. Where are the speakers staying?

A．In a hotel.

B．In an office.

C．In an apartment.

8 . The trend of shared real estate (房地产) spaces is expanding in various global cities, and it is particularly being welcomed by younger individuals such as Generation Z. Given how the current housing prices in urban centers are going up, the co-living trend might just be the pocket-friendly answer many young home-seekers are looking for.

While the idea of sharing spaces with others as a way of saving money is nothing new. The co-living is a concept that differs from the notion of “having roommates”. Private bedrooms, combined with common spaces shared with other people, are features these two brands of housing share.

However, the way co-living differs from the traditional roommate arrangements is that the former comes with individual leases(租期). In contrast, the latter comes with a master lease all residents are covered with. Co-living is, in essence, a cut-down version of roommate arrangements that only keeps its good parts while eliminating the bad ones.

Another advantage of this rental arrangement is the ability to spend more on experiences instead of paying for living in a larger home. And if there’s something Millennials and Gen Zers are known for, they tend to value experience over material possessions, and sharing a living space is a great way to facilitate such a lifestyle and focus on things that matter most.

Whether it’s the appeal of the larger cities that attracts them, or the fact that they landed a job that requires moving to a densely populated area. Making new connections in a big city may come as a challenge to Millennials and Gen Zers, sharing a rented living space eliminates this anxiety as it instantly provides you with an opportunity to meet new people and develop long-lasting relationships.

While the co-living concept is being embraced by young individuals worldwide, many are still unfamiliar with how co-living really works. Therefore, it doesn’t come as a surprise that some people would be concerned about their privacy and safety. However, we can see this particular housing model gaining popularity in times to come.

1. What is the difference between the co-living and having roommates?

A．The co-living has individual rents.

B．The co-living has private bedrooms.

C．Having roommates means sharing common space.

D．Having roommates will cut down one’s expense on living.

2. What contributes to the popularity of co-living according to the author?

A．The appeal of living in larger cities.

B．Much more value on material possessions.

C．The better-paid jobs are all in bigger cities.

D．The housing construction is not on the rise.

3. What does the underlined word “eliminating” in the third paragraph mean?

A．Destroying.

B．Cutting in.

C．Removing.

D．Putting off.

4. What can be the best title of the text?

A．The Advantage of the Co-Living

B．The Rising Trend of Co-Living Spaces

C．The Appropriate Living Style in the Future

D．New Generations with Energy-Saving Housing

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

A．How to decorate the apartment.

B．When to move into the apartment.

C．Whether to live in such kind of apartment.

2. Which of the following is true about the department?

A．It is not far from a museum.

B．It is well equipped with modern furniture.

C．It is larger than the one where they are living now.

3. What is the man’s attitude towards the apartment?

A．He is fond of it.

B．He is curious about it.

C．He is uninterested in it.

10 . Hidden in the rolling mountains of the southeast Chinese province of Fujian is a series of giant multistoried homes built with wood and defended with mud walls. Mostly built between the I5th and 20th centuries, these shared homes purposefully nestle among tea, tobacco, rice fields and thick forests of pine and bamboo.

These structures are known as the Fujian Tulou. Throughout history, their residents have mostly been Hakka - migrants in southern China who originated from lands next to the Yellow River. Population pressures created conflicts between the Hakka and their neighbors, so they built their homes to double as fortification(防御) structures.

Walls are up to 5 feet thick and can reach 60 feet high. Defensive features include iron gates, underground escape tunnels, tiled roofs, a water well, and a backup stock of grains and livestock in the event of a lengthy conflict. The buildings, usually three to four stories, are symmetrical (对称的) in their shapes — this means that in the event of a conflict there are no blind spots.

While tulou translates as “earthen building” in Chinese, the construction materials are made up of far more than just mud. The foundations of the structures are made of local river stones and the walls are made of fine mud sourced from rice fields. The mud is reinforced(加固) with bamboo mixed with sand and lime, and then compacted(压实) with a thick stick.

While similar in layout, each tulou is unique. The Yuchang Building, built in 1308, is the oldest and tallest and known for its lilted pillars, some of which lean at a sharp 15-degree angle. The Hegui Building is the largest rectangular(矩形的)one, covering an area of nearly 1,300 square meters. The Chengqi Building is the most massive in size, with about 400 rooms.

Because of the economic draw of the neighboring cities, there's been a great loss of residents over the last 25 years. Today the structures that once housed thousands of people are only home to a couple of dozen permanent residents, most of them elderly. In 2008, 46 tulous were given World Heritage status by UNESCO. The growth of tourism in the area not only has kept the buildings from being destroyed, hut also has promoted local businesses and allowed tulou to remain living and functional relics.

1. What's the original purpose of Hakka’s building tulou?

A．To live in harmony with nature.

B．To make themselves more space to live.

C．To protect them from being attacked.

D．To attract visitors to appreciate the scenery.

2. What function do the symmetrical shapes of the buildings have?

A．To keep the buildings balanced.

B．To increase the space to live in.

C．To make the buildings more attractive.

D．To ensure they can attack enemies in all directions.

3. How many different tulou buildings are mentioned in paragraph 5?

A．Three.	B．Four.
C．Five.	D．Only one.

4. What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A．The traditional structures have perfect defensive systems.

B．The tourism in the area benefits the structures significantly.

C．Most of the permanent residents in the structures now are the elderly.

D．The traditional structures are disappearing with economic development.