1 . Weald & Downland Living Museum

Fun fact

Over 50 historic buildings from across the Weald and Downland area have been dismantled(拆除)and then reconstructed across a lovely 40-acre site in the South Downs national park. The collection of buildings represents almost a thousand years of rural life in south-east England: furnished just as they would have been in the past—complete with the homes, farms and public buildings. There’s a sense of exploring a real village as you wander between them along green paths, stopping to climb the stairs of a 17th-century craftsman’s(工匠)cottage to lie on the straw bed or sheltering from a shower in a smoky, 14th-century hall.

Getting there

The Stagecoach 60 bus service from Chichester to Midhurst stops just five minutes away at Grooms Yard, Singleton. The nearest railway stations are Chichester(2 miles)and Haslemere(7 miles). The museum is on Town Lane in Singleton, reached via the A286 from Chichester to Midhurst. Parking is free and there are disabled parking spaces opposite the museum shop.

Value for money?

Yes. It’s not cheap but it’s a special experience that easily fills a day. Plus, it’s a valuable cause worth supporting. Adults £14, children 5-17 and students £6.50, under-4s free, family £38(two adults and two children)or £25(one adult and three children).

Opening hours

Daily 10am-5pm(last entry 4pm).

1. What can visitors do in Weald & Downland Living Museum?

A．Take a shower in the hall.	B．Stay overnight at a cottage.
C．Learn construction techniques.	D．Explore rural life centuries ago.

2. What do we know about Weald & Downland Living Museum?

A．It charges parking fees.	B．It has varied opening hours.
C．It is inconveniently located for bus riders.	D．It offers the disabled thoughtful service.

3. How much would a couple with their 5-year-old twin sons pay for admission?

A．£25.

B．£34.5.

C．£38.

D．£41.

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

A．The preparations for camping.

B．The changeable weather.

C．Their favorite food.

2. What will the man take?

A．Bread.

B．Hamburgers.

C．Cards.

5 . A few years ago, I realized that I had a fear of heights. Sometimes I would feel uncomfortable if I looked down from somewhere high and the higher I got, the worse I felt. However, there were some things that made me nervous when I looked up at them — such as drop towers (急速下降塔).

About a month ago, my family and I went on a trip to Marineland — an amusement park with a sea animal theme. One of Marineland’s attractions is a huge drop tower called the “Sky Screamer”. My dad wanted to ride it, and he wanted to take me with him. He kept encouraging me, and I finally gave in, because I was desired to face my fears.

Going up was terrible. I got stomachaches from just looking at the tower. When we reached the tower, we lined up and got seated on the ride. When it reached a few feet off the ground, it stopped for a moment, before sending us straight to the top at great speed. I squeezed my eyes shut and I held the handlebar (把手) as tightly as I could during the whole ride. A few seconds later my heart was in my mouth and I was screaming my lungs out. At the top, I opened my eyes and looked forward, not down.

I tried to prepare myself for the way down, but it didn’t really help. There I was, with my eyes squeezed (紧紧地) shut, holding the handlebar and again, screaming at the top of my voice. In fact, it was even worse than going up! But when I got to the bottom, I felt relieved. I thanked my dad for forcing me to go on the ride, and I was pleased I had overcome my fears.

So, was the “Sky Screamer” scary? Well, maybe just a little bit.

1. Which of the following wasn’t the writer afraid of?

A．Riding a lift to a higher place.	B．Looking down from a height.
C．Looking up at drop towers.	D．Going to a wonderful park.

2. What made the writer finally decide to ride the “Sky Screamer”?

A．Her father’s encouraging words.	B．Her interest in the ride.
C．Her desire to face her fears.	D．Her father’s nagging.

3. What did the writer do during the ride?

A．She kept looking down.	B．She kept holding the handlebar.
C．She was too frightened to scream.	D．She squeezed her father’s hand tightly.

4. What can we learn from the passage?

A．The writer volunteered to take the ride.

B．The writer’s father forced her to ride with him.

C．The ride was less scary on the way up.

D．The ride offered the writer a chance to face and overcome her fears.

5. What is the passage mainly about?

A．A trip to Marineland.	B．Facing a fear.
C．A ride to the top of the “Sky Screamer”.	D．A joyful ride on the “Sky Screamer”.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where does the conversation take place?

A．In the park.

B．In the office.

C．In the tower.

2. Why did the man take a small umbrella?

A．He took the wrong one.

B．He didn’t have a full-length one.

C．He thought there wouldn’t be a storm.

3. What does the man suggest doing in the end?

A．Going shopping.

B．Visiting the tower.

C．Eating something together.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?

A．Husband and wife.

B．Host and housekeeper.

C．Parent and babysitter.

2. What does the man expect the woman to do?

A．Put on a performance.

B．Make herself feel at ease.

C．Help Rick with his homework.

3. What should the woman avoid doing?

A．Using the dishwasher.

B．Leaving the children alone.

C．Giving cookies to the children.

4. What do we know about the man?

A．He likes singing.

B．He is familiar with Linette.

C．He knows his children well.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where are the cups?

A．In the plastic bag.

B．In the box.

C．In the back of the car.

2. What have the speakers left behind?

A．The frying pan.

B．The plates.

C．The tent.

9 . When will the speakers meet?

A．At 2:50.

B．At 3:00.

C．At 4:00.