1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who is the speaker talking to?

A．Tourists.

B．Students.

C．Writers.

2. What are the places where people park cars in the UK?

A．Parking lots.

B．Car lots.

C．Car parks.

3. What is the speaker’s opinion of British humor?

A．It is dry.

B．It is boring.

C．It is obvious.

4. What are compared between the two cultures in the end?

A．The numbers of artists.

B．Styles of buildings.

C．Standards of living.

2 . The Maoris are the local Polynesian people of New Zealand. The Maoris originated with settlers from eastern Polynesia, who arrived in New Zealand by boat around 1150 AD. Over several centuries in separation, the Polynesian settlers developed a unique culture, with their own language and special crafts and performing arts. The early Maoris formed tribal (部落的) groups based on eastern Polynesian social customs and organizations.

The arrival of Europeans, starting in the 17th century, brought great changes to the Maori way of life. The Maoris gradually learned from the Western society and culture. The primary relations between the Maoris and Europeans were largely kind, and the two cultures coexisted peacefully. Rising stress over land sales led to conflict in the 1860s. Great social changes, decades of conflict and introduced diseases made the number of the Maoris fall greatly. By the start of the 20th century, the Maori population had begun to recover, and efforts had been made to increase their standing in wider New Zealand society and achieve social justice. Traditional Maori culture therefore enjoyed a great revival.

In 2013, there were about 600,000 Maoris in New Zealand, making up 15% of the national population. They are the second-largest ethnic group in New Zealand, after European New Zealanders. In addition, more than 120,000 Maoris live in Australia. The Maori language is still spoken to some degree by about a fifth of all Maoris, representing 3% of the total population. Many New Zealanders regularly use Maori words and expressions, such as “kia ora”, while speaking English.

Many Maoris face big economic and social problems, with lower life expectancies and incomes compared with other New Zealand ethnic groups. They suffer higher levels of crime, health problems, and educational underachievement. Some measures have been taken to aim at closing the gap between the Maoris and other New Zealanders.

1. Which is mentioned in paragraph 1?

A．The Maoris come originally from New Zealand.

B．The Maoris differ from Polynesians.

C．The Maoris have their own culture.

D．The Maoris like to live in separation.

2. What caused the fighting between the Maoris and Europeans?

A．The culture difference.	B．The social changes.
C．The introduced diseases.	D．The land problem.

3. What can we know about the introduced Maori language?

A．Not all Maoris speak the Maori language.

B．It’s unusual for New Zealanders to speak it.

C．It’s spoken by about a fifth of people worldwide.

D．It’s the second-largest language in New Zealand.

4. What’s the text mainly about?

A．The characteristics of the Maoris.	B．The problems the Maoris face.
C．The language the Maoris use.	D．The history of the Maoris.

3 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。1.

A．The U.S. is not one of the happiest countries in the world.

B．The U. S experienced a decline in happiness only from 2005 to 2007.

C．The U. S. is not included in the top 10 happiest countries.

D．The U. S. is among the 47 countries experiencing a decline in happiness.

2.

A．Greece.

B．Burundi.

C．Denmark.

D．Australia.

3.

A．Quality education.	B．Safety from crime.
C．Good health.	D．Wealth.

4 . Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. Write your answers on the answer sheet.

Tribes (部落) in Danger

The Jarawa, a tribe of 200-300 people, live on the Andaman Islands in the Indian Ocean. They look very different from their Indian neighbours. Most probably, their closest relatives are Africans. No one outside the tribe really speaks their language, so not much       1     (know) about them.

But we do know       2     the Jarawa live. They are nomadic (游牧) people,       3     (move) from place to place to find food. They hunt small animals and fish, they find berries, honey, and they are self-sufficient — they do everything by       4    .

The threats to the Jarawa started in 1970. A road was built through the forest     5     they live, and the Indian authorities decided to build towns and “settlers” were brought from other places     6     (live) in them. They also wanted the Jarawa to live in the towns. This policy is called “forced settlement”, and it has been a disaster for tribal peoples in places all over the world. It’s clear why:     7     forced settlement, tribes are no longer self-sufficient, and they can easily get new diseases. A tribe’s sense of identity can easily be destroyed.

But in the case of the Jarawa, it seems that the fight against these dangers has been successful, thanks to Survival, an organization     8     (devote) to protecting endangered tribes, and the campaigns that they’ve organized. For a number of years, Survival asked the Indian government to respect the Jarawa’s rights to live on their land. As a result of the campaign, there was a court case. Eventually not only     9     the authorities close the road through the Jarawa’s land, but also remove the settlers. Now Survival     10     (fight) for the Jarawa’s right to own their land and to make their own choices about the way they live.

5 . 课文内容填空

Canada is one of the most     1     nations in the world with distinct cultures. The Rocky Mountains are home to high peaks and deep     2    . There are a huge variety of wildlife, national parks and unique     3    . It is a combination of     4     including the earliest settlers crossing the Bering Strait and     5     in some of the eastern provinces. One-fifth of people in Canada are     6    . People can experience different cultures in Canada such as the Chinese cultures, the     7     cultures and even those of Celtic settlers. Canada has been celebrating     8     since 2002. Due to its diversity, Canada has been consistently ranked as one of the     9     countries to live in and visit.

6 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Australia is a vast land on the ocean,     1    (locate) to the south of the equator. As you can see on the globe, it is     2     many other countries. With immigrants     3     (come) from all over the world, Australia has a mixture of culture, food and ways of life though the main     4     (culture) influence has been Western culture     5     1788. Nearly half of all Australian citizens were said to be either born overseas or have parents who were born overseas.

The people in Australia have a straightforward and free-and-easy attitude     6     life. Besides, their warmth and     7     (friend) impress the tourists very much. Australia’s natives also play a key role in     8     (shape)its unique culture, like the Aborigines,     9     celebrate the natural world and the spiritual world with their special musical instrument     10     (refer) to as the didgeridoo.

7 . Portugal (葡萄牙) is one of Europe’s oldest nations. First time visitors are usually struck by the friendliness of the people, the affordable food and wine, and the diversity (多样性) of a country that is relatively easy to travel in, you can travel around Portugal in just a few days.

Portugal’s cities especially Lisbon and Porto show Portugal’s role as a superpower in the past that that ruled the sea from Brazil to East Asia, though it’s, not all about history: “the cities have some of Europe”, best clubs and modern buildings. Head inland and there are endless possibilities from touring the countryside to walking, cycling or rowing down inland rivers. It is the coast, however, that is the biggest attraction. From cliff backed coves (背靠悬崖的小海湾) to endless hills of sand, you are seldom far from beautiful beach. While its western Atlantic beach is still relatively unknown to those outside the surfing community, the calmer waters of the Algarve offer a relaxed beach experience.

One of the many advantages of Portugal is its year-round sunshine. Although the winter months can be a little cold, the sun is often shining and the skies are blue. The best time to travel to Portugal is during late spring (March to May) and early autumn (September to October) when the weather is warm. In the summer months, beaches are full of people, hotels are more expensive and the temperature can be unbearably hot.

Portugal’s relatively small size allows for much of the country to be seen within a short period of time while also allowing for it to be explored in depth over a longer period. You can create your own itinerary (旅行计划) with Rough Guides if you are looking for something especially provided for you, or for more ideas check out our itineraries to meet your every travelling wish!

1. Which word is closest in meaning to the underlined word “struck” in Paragraph 1? ________

A．Hit.

B．Stopped.

C．Attracted.

D．Changed.

2. What is the most popular place to visit in Portugal? ________

A．The coast.

B．The rivers.

C．The mountains.

D．The countryside.

3. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about? ________

A．The hotels in Portugal.	B．The weather in Portugal.
C．How to travel to Portugal.	D．When to travel to Portugal.

4. What might be talked about in the paragraph following the text? ________

A．Outdoor activities in Portugal.	B．Lisbon’s best affordable hotels.
C．Several itineraries to choose from.	D．Portugal’s top five surfing beaches.

8 . Nunavut is a faraway polar area in Canada. Here_______ is so expensive that people regularly post photos in a Facebook group called Feeding My Family to _______ the prices at their local stores. Leesee Papatsie, founder of the Facebook group, says she has to _______ at least $500 a week to feed her family of five and that’s just for _______.

Because it costs a lot to fly food into the _______ area, there’s not much that can be done to reduce _______. That’s why “country foods”, such as polar bears, seals and whales, are _______.

Such _______ foods, which are often consumed raw, frozen or dried, are rich in the vitamins and nutrients people need to stay _______ in the hard conditions. The parts of the ________ that can’t be eaten, like the fur and skins, are used to create clothes and other products that hunters can sell to make a(n) ________.

People in Nunavut also hold community feasts to make sure no one goes ________. Hunters will share their ________and everyone enjoys the meal in each other’s company. This is especially ________ for families who may not have the equipment or skills to hunt.

Food sharing occurs on a smaller scale too, and is a(n) ________ part of life in Nunavut. Papatsie ________ how her parents would prepare large breakfasts every day and invite neighbors or community members over to ________.

“Eating together is one of the ________ that have kept us alive for thousands of years,” she says. “But the best way to ________ is to invest in programs that keep the traditions alive by teaching our ________ about hunting, harvesting and other arts and crafts and pass them on.”

1.

A．medicine

B．food

C．clothing

D．entertainment

2.

A．show

B．cut

C．set

D．learn

3.

A．donate

B．hide

C．spend

D．lend

4.

A．ingredients

B．salt

C．oil

D．basics

5.

A．remote

B．rich

C．wet

D．developed

6.

A．fat

B．wastes

C．prices

D．happiness

7.

A．ignored

B．preferred

C．banned

D．imported

8.

A．poisonous

B．expensive

C．processed

D．native

9.

A．healthy

B．excited

C．quiet

D．asleep

10.

A．vegetables

B．animals

C．plants

D．fruits

11.

A．announcement

B．hat

C．living

D．excuse

12.

A．satisfied

B．annoyed

C．cold

D．hungry

13.

A．house

B．money

C．catch

D．story

14.

A．significant

B．convenient

C．unfortunate

D．unkind

15.

A．sad

B．abnormal

C．ugly

D．regular

16.

A．wonders

B．remembers

C．knows

D．lies

17.

A．play

B．dance

C．share

D．chat

18.

A．dreams

B．memories

C．missions

D．customs

19.

A．settle down

B．move forward

C．break up

D．die out

20.

A．children

B．ancestors

C．teachers

D．parents

9 . 阅读下面小短文，根据上下文语境，从所给的A、B、C、D、E、F六个选项中，选出最佳选项填入空白处，每个单词只使用一次，每个方框里有一个是多余的单词。

A.currency     B. legal       C. stages        D. joined     E. surrounded     F. resulted

In history, the United Kingdom went through several     1    before the name formed at last. From the 16^th to the 19^th century, Wales, Scotland and the Kingdom of Ireland were     2     to it one after another. But in the 20^th century, the southern part of Ireland broke away from it, which     3     in the name today: the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The four countries work together in some areas. They share the same flag, and use the same     4    and military defence but have different education and    5    systems. Throughout history, it was taken over by four different groups.

10 . I came to Canada from Sri Lanka in 2000. My first day in Canada started at Toronto airport. I will never forget that day, when I felt very strange in the airport. There were so many people with different faces, skin color, hair, clothes and languages. I met an immigration officer, who turned to me and said, “Welcome to Canada.” I replied, “Thank you.” At that time my feelings were mixed which he understood.

On my first day in Canada there were many surprises in my life. The weather, transportation, culture, medical system, taxes, houses and languages are different in my country. When I came to Canada, it was snowing in Toronto. That day was very beautiful. I had never seen snowfall. I was happy to be here but Sri Lanka is a hot country with no winter and no snowfall. Canada has different seasons and different weather.

On my first day in Canada I knew few English words. I wanted to speak with other people but I couldn’t speak very well, because I didn’t know enough English. So I decided to study English and after that I would look for a job.

In Canada the health care system is very good, where there’re many hospitals and doctors, and we don’t pay for the medical care. There’re few hospitals in my home country, where I have to pay a lot.

On my first day in Canada I went shopping and I paid tax for the first time. I was so nervous that I asked my husband about it and he explained it was normal to pay tax there.

In Canada there are different kinds of houses. In my country, there are no apartments, no townhouses and no basements. When houses are built in Canada, the government makes a plan, while in my country, people make a plan.

As my stay lasts in Canada, my feelings, my mind, and my life are changing slowly. I enjoy living here because in my country a war has broken out. I’m feeling safe living in Canada.

1. Which surprised the author on her first day in Canada?

A．Snowfall.	B．Heavy rain.
C．Fine weather.	D．immigration officers.

2. How does the author develop the last four paragraphs?

A．Logic.	B．Contrast
C．Time order.	D．Exemplification.

3. Which is the best title of the passage?

A．My first day in Canada

B．Sri Lankans in Canada

C．Better life in Canada

D．Escape from SriLanka