1 . 语法填空

The Amber Room     1    (give) this name because several tons of amber     2    (use) to make it. The    3    (select) amber had a beautiful yellow­brown colour like honey. The design of the room was in the fancy style popular in those days. It was also a treasure    4    (decorate) with gold and jewels, which     5    (take) the country’s best artists about ten years     6    (make).

Later, Catherine Ⅱ had the Amber Room    7    (move) to a palace outside St. Petersburg where she spent her summers. Sadly, the Amber Room,     8     (consider) one of the wonders of the world, is now missing.

2 . Homestay in Sydney, Australia

Linda： Our large house is in Sydney，about 200 meters from Macquarie University and 400 meters from the train station. The train ride is about 30 minutes to the CBD. Now we only have a small bedroom for a female student. The cost is $260 per week, which includes all meals when at home and laundering (洗烫) of clothes. E­mail：markalarms@optusnet.com.au

John： I have a lovely single room for homestay (male, non­smokers only). The apartment is located across the road from a bus station. A sports field is only a two­minute walk away. The room is for both short and long stays. The cost is $220 per week, including breakfast and lunch on weekdays. There is no washing machine at home. Do your own laundry in the apartment block’s facilities. E­mail: ainsley_ gilkes@yahoo.com.au

Eric： I live in the northern suburbs (郊区) of Sydney—quiet for studying and relaxing, yet close to Macquarie University & NCELTR & SIBT. The subway station is nearby. All facilities of the house including a living room with a TV can be used. Owners are very open and friendly, and treat students as part of the family. The prices include all meals (breakfast，lunch and dinner) and cleaning. The fee is $300 per week. E­mail: mineanny@hotmail.com

Rose： Hi，everyone！I have one room for homestay (girl students only) in a house which is very close to Macquarie University (SIBT) & WSU in the northern district of Sydney. There is a bus station across the road. Travel time to the center of the city is 40 minutes by train. We only have one homestay at a time. Therefore, our family can take good care of you. The fee is $230 per week. We are looking forward to having you in our home. E­mail: cliqi9239@hotmail.com

1. The four people wrote these passages to________.

A．find suitable roommates

B．advertise rooms for homestay

C．find a suitable room in Sydney

D．introduce some good hotels

2. Who will most probably ask Linda about her room?

A．A male student studying in Macquarie University.

B．A male student who doesn’t like cooking.

C．Two girls who want to share a big room.

D．A girl who often goes to the CBD.

3. A person who lives in John’s apartment________.

A．can smoke in the apartment

B．can use John’s washing machine to wash clothes

C．is provided with breakfast and lunch on weekdays

D．has to walk a long way to get to the sports field

4. If a boy wants to find a homestay room near Macquarie University，he should send an e­mail to________.

A．mineanny@hotmail.com	B．markalarms@optusnet.com.au
C．cliqi9239@hotmail.com	D．ainsley________gilkest@yahoo.com.au

5. A girl who wants a room for between $210 and $240 per week would most probably contact________.

A．Linda

B．John

C．Eric

D．Rose

3 . While traveling, there are chances that you stay at a hotel or a family member's house. But have you ever thought about staying in a stranger's _____ ?

This might sound _____ but it's actually a trend that is becoming popular around the world, including China.

Lodging rental companies like Airbnb are helping people look for cheap ways to _____ . This website allows people to rent out their _____ rooms or apartments as an alternative to _____ in over 190 countries.

Created by young American men Brian Chesky, Joe Cebbia and Nathan Blecharczyk, Airbnb is a good example of a _____ economy. Through the Internet, people share _____ such as cars, apartments and even their expertise (专门知识).

_____ post information about the location, prices, descriptions and pictures. Guests can go to the _____ and find their favourite places to stay. Users post their opinions on their stay so that people know whether a place is good or not.

A man in New York named Jonathan Powley even rents out his ______ for $ 22 per night through Airimb. This isn't a (n) ______ car. Powley takes out the car seats and changes the ______ to look more welcoming. He keeps it clean and puts flowers in it every day. He provides snacks and tells travelers where they can go and shower.

But Airbnb does have some problems. Sometimes it is not as ______ as it looks like online. ______ , hosts sometimes get mad when they get home and it's a complete mess.

In China, Airbnb operates in eight cities including Beijing and Shanghai. The country has seen a major ______ in Airbnb users in the past year.

1.

A．office

B．camp

C．home

D．garden

2.

A．great

B．powerful

C．influential

D．strange

3.

A．travel

B．play

C．walk

D．drive

4.

A．new

B．normal

C．spare

D．separate

5.

A．shops

B．hotels

C．restaurants

D．markets

6.

A．sharing

B．different

C．fresh

D．commercial

7.

A．objects

B．rooms

C．resources

D．experiences

8.

A．Hosts

B．Travelers

C．Guests

D．Sellers

9.

A．company

B．website

C．clinic

D．park

10.

A．phone

B．cafe

C．apartment

D．taxi

11.

A．ordinary

B．comfortable

C．definite

D．horrible

12.

A．outside

B．inside

C．size

D．shape

13.

A．nice

B．cheap

C．bad

D．anxious

14.

A．Also

B．Instead

C．Though

D．Therefore

15.

A．decrease

B．symptom

C．standard

D．increase

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is next to the apartment building?

A．A restaurant.

B．A laundry.

C．A grocery store.

2. Which is included in the rent?

A．Electricity.

B．The Internet.

C．Satellite TV.

3. What does the woman think of the apartment?

A．It’s quite large.

B．It’s well furnished.

C．It’s worth the money.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why would the man rent an apartment near the elementary school?

A．He teaches there.

B．His son studies there.

C．He once lived there.

2. Which price would the man prefer?

A．$480.	B．$600.
C．$550.

3. Which kind of apartment would the man prefer?

A．An empty one.

B．One with furniture in it.

C．One without a kitchen.

4. What will the speakers do afterwards?

A．Sign the agreement.

B．Go to see the apartment.

C．Discuss about the charge for the service.

6 . Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.   

A. access     B. terms     C. improve     D. amount     E. quality     F. facility G. scientific     H. opportunity     I. containers     J. partnering     K. featuring

Many people find it helpful to simply take a moment to focus in the middle of the day. But people rarely have the     1     to do this, given such busy schedules. This is where US company Open Vessel comes in.

In September, Open Vessel came up with an interesting idea - putting its meditation pods (冥想室) in public places.

According to USA Online News, these pods look like eggs.     2     noise-canceling materials, these pods can block out a significant     3     of external noise and create a quiet environment for people. Inside the     4    , there is a circular bench surrounded by a backrest (靠背) with LED lights. Users can choose the music they like. When the music plays, the lights change in     5     of the beat. Users can also be guided for breathing exercises and meditation.

“The human race will     6     higher states of awareness, not through external     7     developments, but by taking the journey within," according to the company.

The company will be     8     with hotels, company offices, universities and retailers to facilitate moments of stillness that can     9     human performance, consciousness and well-being.

“Just like any other relaxing     10    , this meditation pod would be a worthy addition promoting well-being," noted online magazine Homecrux.

7 . Homestay provides English language students with the opportunity to speak English outside the classroom and the experience of being part of a British home.

What to Expect

The host will provide accommodation（住处）and meals. Rooms will be cleaned and bedcovers changed at least once a week. You will be given the house key and the host is there to offer help and advice and to take an interest in your physical and mental health.

Accommodation Zones

Homestays are located in London mainly in Zones 2, 3 and 4 of the transport system. Most hosts do not live in the town centre as much of central London is commercial and not residential（居住的）. Zones 3 and 4 often offer larger accommodation in a less crowded area. It is very convenient to travel in London by underground.

Meal Plans Available

◇Continental Breakfast

◇Breakfast and Dinner

◇Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner

It’s important to note that few English families still provide a traditional cooked breakfast. Your accommodation includes Continental Breakfast which normally consists of fruit juice, cereal（谷物类食品）, bread and tea or coffee. Cheese, fruit and cold meat are not normally part of a Continental Breakfast in England. Dinners usually consist of meat or fish with vegetables followed by dessert, fruit and coffee.

Friends

If you wish to invite a friend over to visit, you must first ask your host’s permission. You have no right to entertain friends in a family home as some families feel it is an invasion（侵犯）of their privacy.

Self-Catering Accommodation in Private Homes

Accommodation on a room-only basis includes shared kitchen and bathroom facilities and often a main living room. This kind of accommodation offers an independent lifestyle and is more suitable for the long-stay student. However, it does not provide the same family atmosphere as on ordinary homestay and may not benefit those who need to practice English at home quite as much.

1. The passage is probably written for ______.

A．hosts willing to receive foreign students

B．foreigners hoping to build British culture

C．travelers planning to visit families in London

D．English learners applying to live in English homes

2. What can be inferred from Paragraph 3?

A．Zone 4 is more crowded than Zone 1.

B．The business centre of London is in Zone 1.

C．Hosts dislike travelling to the city centre.

D．Accommodation in the city centre is not provided.

3. According to the passage, what does Continental Breakfast include?

A．Dessert and coffee.

B．Fruit and vegetables.

C．Bread and fruit juice.

D．Cereal and cold meat.

4. Why do some people choose self-catering accommodation?

A．To enjoy much more freedom.

B．To entertain friends as they like.

C．To enrich their knowledge of English.

D．To experience a warmer family atmosphere.

8 . What is the woman complaining about?

A．The bad traffic.

B．Her early work schedule.

C．The annoying construction.

9 . 假设你是李华,你计划下学期作为交换生到英国Bay House School学习.请给你英国朋友Alex写一封信,请他帮忙找一间公寓.具体要点如下:
1.公寓的位置;2.可以免费上网;3. 你期待的月租费用.
注意:1.词数80左右,开头与结尾已经为你写好;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3. 参考词汇:租金(rent)
Dear Alex,

I’m going to study in Bay House School as an exchange student next term.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

10 . A building seemingly built out of 21 blocks of LEGOs will greet those on flights landing in Billund, Denmark. The newly built LEGO House now shares the city with LEGOLAND. But like the theme park, the LEGO House offers the community more public spaces and a hands-on way of communicating with one of the world's most favorite toys.

The LEGO House is both a playhouse and a display of excellent pieces of LEGO artwork. The Masterpiece Gallery shows the fan-made art of the plastic bricks, including impressive （印象 深刻的）models of many real-life objects. The History Collection describes the rise of the LEGO Group. But the guests won't be stuck admiring sculptures （雕刻作品）,and they get to build their own pieces brick by brick too.

There are four play areas inside the building which are in different colors. Each stands for important developmental skills in children. Red is for creativity; blue is for cognitive （认知）skills; green is for social skills; yellow for emotions （情绪）.These areas, as well as the gallery and history collection, require guests to prebook a $31 ticket.

Instead of being just a tourist attraction, the LEGO Group wants the place to become a sort of meeting place for the company's hometown. Other areas in the LEGO House are free to enter. These include the 2,000-square-meter LEGO Square, outdoor play areas, the LEGO store, and three restaurants.

In one of the LEGO House's restaurants, visitors order food by putting blocks together and scanning them. While real humans do the cooking, cool LEGO robots deliver the food to the crowd and answer questions.

Third generation owner of the LEGO Group has this to say: "When children play, they learn the basic skills that they need, such as creativity, collaboration （合作）and problem-solving abilities."

1. What is the LEGO House like?

A．It has the same function as the theme park.

B．It is actually built out of 21 blocks of LEGOs.

C．It can be described as a playhouse and an art gallery.

D．It will be a place where locals greet guests flying there.

2. Besides appreciating impressive artwork, what else can guests do?

A．Search for real-life objects.

B．Display the fan-made artwork.

C．Describe the rise of the LEGO Group.

D．Build their own artwork with bricks.

3. Why are the four play areas in different colors?

A．They stand for different ticket prices.

B．They stand for different age groups.

C．They stand for different skills that children need.

D．They stand for children from different countries.

4. What can guests do to get their meals in the LEGO restaurants?

A．Cook meals by themselves.

B．Order food by scanning blocks.

C．Get LEGO robots to order food.

D．Cooperate with other visitors.