1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the woman?

A．A new student.

B．A new teacher.

C．A new Internet manager.

2. What did the woman do at home a week ago?

A．She paid her fees.

B．She got her receipt from the bank.

C．She registered for classes on the Internet.

3. What does the woman have to do now?

A．Go to the classroom.

B．Get the class list.

C．Have the first class.

2 . What does the woman mean?

A．He would have got a scholarship if his math grades had been better.

B．It was just his math figures that didn’t add up.

C．His grades were all too poor to get a scholarship.

3 . I teach digital technology. Although this class is high-tech; we try to make it high-touch. In other words, we keep screen-time to a ______

One day, I helped my Grade 8 students build robotic arms. They’re ______ their robots to perform tasks from the ______ —dipping a tea bag into a mug—to the complex, like cleaning up radioactive (放射性的) waste. Like most days, things often don’t ______ as expected. Sometimes it’s the wiring that’s not working. Sometimes, it’s a ______ problem, like the glue holding the parts together ______ because of continuous movement. I do my best to encourage students to continue through ______, though, truly, their peers are the best cheerleaders. When things aren’t working, they make ______: “That happened to me, and here’s how I fixed it.” They ______ each other up: “Try again! You can do it!” They also do a lot of playful ______. But when things finally work, they celebrate together. ______, this is a classroom of teammates, not ______.

Educators and parents have done a lot of thinking lately about the future of ______. We don’t learn best on the ______. More and more, I’ve come to believe that the future of school lies in classrooms like the one we’ve built, where students ______ technology with human creativity and connection.

1.

A．balance

B．target

C．height

D．minimum

2.

A．displaying

B．allowing

C．improving

D．inspiring

3.

A．ordinary

B．urgent

C．significant

D．tough

4.

A．work out

B．turn around

C．show off

D．catch up

5.

A．mental

B．legal

C．mechanical

D．financial

6.

A．disappearing

B．failing

C．freezing

D．boiling

7.

A．applications

B．opportunities

C．possibilities

D．challenges

8.

A．suggestions

B．mistakes

C．excuses

D．apologies

9.

A．bring

B．call

C．lift

D．wake

10.

A．thinking

B．training

C．learning

D．teasing

11.

A．Crucially

B．Suddenly

C．Seriously

D．Occasionally

12.

A．candidates

B．competitors

C．colleagues

D．audience

13.

A．entertainment

B．education

C．society

D．technology

14.

A．scene

B．stage

C．ground

D．screen

15.

A．provide

B．replace

C．combine

D．assist

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How many lab sessions will the students have every week?

A．One.

B．Two.

C．Three.

2. What are the students allowed to wear in the lab?

A．Long scarves.

B．Loose clothes.

C．Tennis shoes.

3. Why should the students avoid mixing liquid with paper?

A．It may create waste.

B．It may cause a fire.

C．It may produce pollution.

5 . Best for Formal English Classes: Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)

MOOCs, as the name suggests, are online courses that are open to an unlimited number of students. If you’re someone who prefers this kind of course, one of these could be for you.

Best for All Levels: Alison Ratings: 4.3/5   Users: 1,000,000⁺

Opened in 2007, Alison is considered to be the first MOOC. It has a whole section for learning English and is one of the best MOOCs for starting your English studies from ABC.

Best for British English: Future Learn Ratings: 4.4/5   Users: 1,000,000⁺

The courses offered here come from 40 places all across the world, including some top British institutions like the British Council. But it has no partners in the US, so if you’re looking for American English, you might want to try a different site!

Best for Variety of Courses: Udemy Ratings: 4.7/5   Users: 1,000,000⁺

Udemy wants to teach everything and is one of the biggest MOOCs out there. There are tens of thousands of courses. Not all the courses on Udemy are free, but there’re a good number of free ones. Even the courses that aren’t free can be pretty affordable.

Best for Advanced Learners: Coursera Ratings: 4.5/5   Users: 1,000,000⁺

Recommended for advanced learners, Coursera is another MOOC that offers saved courses without the Internet. Coursera has a great many partners, institutions and universities. You can complete courses as they take place, or just play back the lessons when they are over.

Click here to get more information about what suits you best.
1. What do we know about FutureLearn from the text?

A．It is the biggest MOOC.	B．It allows offline learning.
C．It is the first MOOC in the world.	D．It provides courses in British English.

2. What can learners benefit from Coursera?

A．They have access to free courses.

B．They can communicate with partners.

C．They can be recommended to universities.

D．They can complete courses at their own pace.

3. Which course has the highest user satisfaction?

A．Alison.

B．FutureLearn.

C．Udemy.

D．Coursera.

6 . Four Best Online English Courses

Udemy: English for Beginners

This 77-hour course is among the bestselling courses. The design based on real need makes it easy to adapt to even the busiest schedules. It opens to students with no knowledge of the language. Learners will become good enough to speak clearly and confidently and understand the language well enough to follow movies and TV.

Price: $109

Time to complete: 20 weeks

Coursera: English for Career Development

Coursera is supported by the US Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ office of English learning. Coursera teaches English for business skills like job searching, resumes and interviewing. Learners can start at any time.

Price: $100

Time to complete: 40 weeks

Alison: English for Career Development

This self-paced (自定进度的) course takes a unique approach to teaching business English. English language learners learn the basics of searching, applying, and interviewing for jobs in the United States. Though all parts of the course are free, certification costs $30 and is available only to those who receive 80 percent or higher on their assessments (认证).

Price: Free

Time to complete: Self-paced

Perfectly Spoken: English for Daily Use

This course helps non-locals with the kinds of English used on the street and on vacation. It covers common expressions, such as what to say when meeting and greeting people, and how to express feelings. The course includes the language used when traveling, ordering at a restaurant, and during the United Kingdom holidays.

Price: $90

Time to complete: 36 weeks

1. How much should learners pay for Udemy?

A．$30.

B．$90.

C．$100.

D．$109.

2. What do Coursera and Alison have in common?

A．They are free of charge.

B．They must be finished in 40 weeks.

C．They focus on business English.

D．They are suitable for pupils.

3. Which course attracts non-locals who want to learn daily English?

A．Perfectly Spoken.

B．Coursera.

C．Alison.

D．Udemy.

7 . School holiday activities at the library

	Activity When Cost Who	Cartooning with Eva Leung Tuesday 7 June, 9 — 11 a.m. $3.00 to cover the cost of art paper and pencils 5 to 8-year-olds
	Activity When Cost Who	Cartooning with Eva Leung Wednesday 8 June, 9 — 11 a.m. $3.00 to cover the cost of art paper and pencils 9 to 10-year-olds
	Eva Leung is famous for her cartoons published regularly in KIDStime magazine.
	Activity When Cost Who	Kite-making Wednesday 8 June, 2—4 p.m. $3.00 to cover the cost of paper, string and other materials 5 to 10-year-olds
	Activity When Cost Who	Kite-making Thursday 9 June, 2—4 p.m. $3.00 to cover the cost of paper, string and other materials 5 to 10-year-olds

1. Who is this poster for?

A．Cartoonists.

B．Writers.

C．Librarians.

D．Children.

2. On which day are there two different activities?

A．Monday.

B．Tuesday.

C．Wednesday.

D．Thursday.

3. Why are there two cartooning classes on the program?

A．Because the classes are for different age groups.

B．Because more time is needed to learn cartooning

C．Because there is a strict limit on numbers for each class.

D．Because some children might want to do both the classes.

8 . CAPITOL CLASSROOM

October 2021 through February 2022 on selected Wednesday and Thursday mornings

Overview

Capitol Classroom is a two-hour program including a tour of the US Capitol, interactive lessons, and hands-on activities.

Choose one

Program 1 Art Appreciators: The Art and Architecture of the US Capitol

Students explore the history and culture of America by examining art and architectural elements found in the US Capitol, the Rotunda and National Statuary Hall. This program meets state standards and national standards for the visual arts.

Grades: 3 through6

Number: 20-65 students per program

Length: One-hour classroom program and one-hour tour of the US Capitol

Start Time: 9:30 a. m.

Program 2 Capitol Art: History, Culture, or Expression?

Students study the art and architectural features of the US Capitol and participate in a student-centered creative activity. This program meets state standards and national standards for the visual arts.

Grades: 7 through 12

Number: 20-65 students per program

Length: One-hour classroom program and one-hour tour of the US Capitol

Start Time: 9:30a. m.

Program 3 Environment Matters: How Does a Bill Become Law?

To understand the complex way that a bill becomes a law, students participate in activities that illustrate the process. The Chesapeake Bay and the Clean Water Acts of 1948 and 1972 serve as legislative examples. Groups receive passes to visit the Galleries of the US Senate or the US House of Representatives. This program meets the National Council for the Social Studies’ curriculum standards.

Grades: 6 through 12

Number: 20-65 students per program

Length: One-hour classroom program and one-hour tour of the US Capitol

Start Time: 9:30 a. m.

1. Daisy wants to register for Capitol Classroom. Which date is probably available?

A．Wednesday, September 2021.	B．Friday, October 2021.
C．Thursday, January 2022.	D．Thursday, March 2022.

2. Which programs offer you the chance to explore the art and architectural elements of the US Capitol?

A．Program 1.	B．Program 2.
C．Program 1 and Program 2.	D．Program 1 and Program 3.

3. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．Program 1 includes one-hour classroom program and two-hour tour of the US Capitol.

B．Program 2 is open to the students from Grade 3 through 6.

C．Program 3 enables students to access Galleries of the US House of Representatives.

D．Program 3 enables students to participate in a student-centered creative activity.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
1. When must the speakers choose their courses?

A．Within two days.

B．Within three days.

C．Within five days.

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

A．Ask her teacher for help.

B．Choose two courses at one time.

C．Choose the course that she is interested in.

3. What course does the woman choose in the end?

A．Japanese.

B．Yoga.

C．The Art of Film.

10 . A Guide to Botany: Online Botanical Painting Session

Our Guide to Botany class is back online! Join us for this unique lecture and Botanical Painting session (课)!

This lecture and all our classes are now “pay what you can”. We suggest a donation of £8 but if you are having a tough time with money, even £5 is still amazing, or please feel free to consider this one on the house.

Drawing from both the rich history of female Botanical Art, as well as the inspiring stories of women botanical explorers, this class will be a great opportunity to immerse (沉浸) yourself in the work of artists such as Maria Sybilla Merian, Marianne North, Rachel Ruysch and others!

The session will include a short lecture during which you will be able to make quick sketches (素描) if you choose from your own collections of plants, leaves and flowers, and then students will be guided through some basic watercolour techniques and exercises.

Materials:

You will need a variety of plants, flowers, leaves or dried flowers to work from! You don’t need too many, just enough to make an interesting arrangement, but if you’re really caught short, just one or two houseplants will be fine.

Watercolours

A variety of brushes, from mop-headed to thin detail brushes

Watercolour paper

Date and Time:

Friday, 22 January 2021       13:30—15:30

Thursday, 25 February 2021     14:30—16:30

Location: Online event

1. What can you learn from the class?

A．How to plant flowers.	B．Basic watercolour techniques.
C．Basic knowledge of garden design.	D．How to make artworks with dried leaves.

2. What should students take to the class?

A．A donation certificate.	B．A variety of drawing tools.
C．A collection of female statues.	D．A history book of Botanical Art.

3. What can be learned about the class?

A．It is delivered online.	B．It costs £8 per class.
C．It is held weekly on weekends.	D．It is aimed particularly at botanists.