1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does Vivian call Roger?

A．To ask for help.

B．To express thanks.

C．To make an apology.

2. What is the problem with Vivian’s apartment?

A．It’s too expensive.

B．It has no furniture.

C．It’s not near school.

3. What is Roger going to do after class today?

A．Visit an apartment.

B．Go to meet Vivian.

C．Stay at the school.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the woman say about the houses?

A．They were all built in the 1960s.

B．Most of them have two bathrooms.

C．They all look different.

2. What is the most important thing to the man?

A．Safety.

B．Size.

C．Price.

3. What type of housing will the man probably see?

A．One of the smaller houses.

B．A four-bedroom apartment.

C．A two-bedroom apartment.

4. When will the man see the woman next time?

A．Tomorrow morning.

B．Tomorrow afternoon.

C．Later this afternoon.

3 . Like many parts of modern life, you can go digital when it comes to food scales (秤). If you want digital scales with an LCD display, then obviously you’ll need batteries which can run out at the most inconvenient of times. But the advantages of digital scales are many, including an accurate button which allows you to instantly remove the weight of an empty bowl, so you don’t need to do any maths calculations (计算). Mechanical (机械的)scales on the other hand have a pleasingly old-school reliability about them and undoubtedly add a touch of the style of the past to any kitchen. Read on for our top picks of mechanical scales, and digital scales, and balance scales.

EK backlit scales

A backlit display is an attractive feature. In addition to its good looks, it has an oversize digital display that is easy to read.

CN folding kitchen scales

When space is limited in your kitchen, you sometimes don’t want to buy another kitchen item. Folding kitchen scale is your best choice.

DM traditional cast iron balance kitchen scales

Cooking and baking isn’t all about time efficiency. It’s also about memories and the simple enjoyment of doing something that connects you.

MF 3-in-1 digital scales

We love the one that makes life easier by performing many functions. One part is a traditional balance, one part is a mixing bowl, and one part is a measuring pot, and the grade of the bowl itself allows accurate measurement of the liquid.

There are plenty of good reasons to prepare the best kitchen scales for your kitchen set up. More importantly, the sense of loss because of inaccuracy can be avoided. If you’ve got young kids, using scales is also a great way to add to their knowledge of weights and measures and to do some basic maths with them.

1. What is the feature of a mechanical scale?

A．It has LCD display.

B．It needs batteries

C．It is a little inaccurate

D．It shows an old-fashioned style.

2. Which scales best suit people who have a small kitchen?

A．EK backlit scales

B．CN folding kitchen scales

C．DM traditional cast iron balance kitchen scales

D．MF 3-in- 1 digital scales

3. What can be promoted in kids by using scales?

A．Mechanics.

B．Mathematics.

C．Chemistry.

D．Physics.

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

A．Thanksgiving decorations.

B．Traditional festivals.

C．Classic turkeys.

2. What is the first step to making a hand turkey?

A．Draw four fingers as feathers.

B．Draw a hand shape on paper.

C．Cut the turkey shape out.

3. What color is used for legs?

A．Gold.

B．Red.

C．Orange.

5 . 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
1. How much is the rent of the apartment for one year?

A．$3,000.

B．$3,600.

C．$300.

2. Which of the following is TRUE?

A．The man doesn’t like the apartment.

B．The man has decided to move into the apartment.

C．The man wants to discuss about the apartment with his family.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the woman call the flat manager for?

A．A broken window.

B．A lost child.

C．A fallen tree.

2. What’s the woman’s evidence?

A．A Teddy bear.

B．Footprints.

C．A baseball.

3. Where was the woman when that happened?

A．She happened to be out.

B．She was in the kitchen.

C．She was in the living room.

4. Who would pay for the damage?

A．The man.

B．The woman.

C．Someone else.

7 . Take It Inside: How to Keep Your House Cool This Summer

Keeping your home cool during a hot summer season is never easy. But it’s not impossible, just read on to learn more about keeping your house cool in even the highest temperatures.

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Using the oven during the warmer months is just asking for heat stroke — and pretty unnecessary. Overnight oatmeal is a favorite no-bake breakfast. Just add some oats, milk and brown sugar to a glass jar.     2     Come morning time, it’s ready without ever having to turn on the oven.

·Avoid the washer and dryer when temperatures are higher.

In the summer, fashion should be as relaxed as your attitude because who wants to wash, dry, and fold in the heat? No thanks. Simply hand wash your clothes in cold water and let it air dry outside while cooling off with friends.     3    

·Close doors and open windows.

    4     — you’ll want to keep the cool air contained to the places in your home most used. Alternatively, as temperatures drop in the evening, keep your windows open and let the air flow in. But be sure to close those windows and shades first thing in the morning before temperatures heat up again.

·Make easy sun tea recipe.

Tea is a longtime summer tradition — the process involves making tea in boiling water.     5     Simply add cold water and tea bags to a large glass container, and then place in a spot that gets direct sunlight. Add refreshing flavors, like fresh herbs and slices of lemon, and let the cool-down begin.

A．Turn your oven off.

B．Breakfast is simple.

C．Let the sun do the work for you!

D．Boiling water should be ready at hand.

E．Then place it in the refrigerator overnight.

F．Any room you’re not using, keep that door closed.

G．No drying means no heat gets caught in your home.

8 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

A smart home is one that     1     (integrate) computers into the structure of the building     2     (it). In this way, many of the things that we now do ourselves will become automatic, which will keep us secure, save us energy, and provide a more comfortable environment     3     (live) in. For example, the smart home could control the air conditioning and lights so that you would no longer have to switch them on and off making your home more energy-efficient. Your home will also learn your     4     (day) routine and     5     (prefer), so everything will be ready for you when you get home each evening. All controls will respond to voice commands, so if you want to change your routine, you just say aloud what you want and the home system     6     (obey).

The smart home could also monitor itself to make sure that everything is working as it should, and send you a     7     (warn) if there is a problem. Such smart homes could even     8     (program) to detect your health problems, and then give you relevant advice as to the food you should eat    9     if you should see a doctor. Smart home can also prevent us from disasters. So in    10     sense, smart homes will lead us to living smarter lives

9 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

A man who had gone out of his town came back and found that his house was on fire. It was one of the most beautiful houses in the town, and the man loved the house the most! Many were ready to give a double price for the house, but he never agreed for any price and now it was just burning before his eyes. And thousands of people gathered, but nothing could be done. The fire spread so far that even if you tried to put it out, nothing would be saved. So he became very sad.

His son came running and whispered something in his ear, “Don't be worried. I sold it yesterday and at a very good price. The offer was so good, and I could not wait for you. Forgive me.”

The father said. “Thank God, it's not ours now!” Then he became relaxed and stood as a silent watcher, just like other watchers.

Then the second son came running, and he said to the father, “What are you doing? The house is on fire and you are only watching it burning?” The father said, "Don't you know your brother has sold it?"

He said, “We have taken only advance amount, not settled fully. I doubt now whether the man is going to purchase it.”

Tears which had disappeared came back to the father's eyes, and his heart started to beat fast. Then the third son came, and he said, “That man is a man of his word. I have just come from him. He said, ‘It doesn't matter whether the house is burnt or not, it is mine. And I am going to pay the price that I have settled for. Neither you nor I knew that the house would catch fire.’”

注意：1. 续写词数应为80左右；
2. 开头已给出。

Then they all just stood and watched the house burn without worry.

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Shortly the man who bought the house came.

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10 . 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.