1、第一节（共 10 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 20 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项， 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AJourney Back in Time with Scholars Classical Provence (13 days)Journey through the beautiful countryside of Provence, France, with Prof. Ori Z. Soltes. We will visit some of the best-preserved Roman monuments in the world
2、. Our tour also includes a chance to walk in the footsteps of Van Gogh and Gauguin. Fields of flowers, tile roofed (瓦屋顶) villages and tasty meals enrich this wonderful experience.Southern Spain (15 days)Spain has lovely white towns and the scent (芳香) of oranges, but it is also a treasury of ancient
3、remains including the cities left by the Greeks, Romans and Arabs. As we travel south from Madrid with Prof. Ronald Messier to historic Toledo, Roman Merida and into Andalucia, we explore historical monuments and architecture.China's Sacred Landscapes (21 days)Discover the China of“past ages,&qu
4、ot; its walled cities, temples and mountain scenery with Prof. Robert Thorp. Highlights (精彩之处) include China's most sacred peaks at Mount Tai and Hangzhou's rolling hills, waterways and peaceful temples. We will wander in traditional small towns and end our tour with an exceptional museum in
5、 Shanghai.Tunisia (17 days)Join Prof. Pedar Foss on our in-depth Tunisian tour. Tour highlights include the Roman city of Dougga, the underground Numidian capital at Bulla Regia, Roman Sbeitla and the remote areas around Tataouine and Matmata, unique for underground cities. Our journey takes us to p
6、icturesque Berber villages and lovely beaches.21.What can visitors see in both Classical Provence and Southern Spain?A.Historical monuments.B.Fields of flowers.C.Van Gogh's paintings.D.Greek buildings22.Which country is Prof. Thorp most knowledgeable about?A. France.B. Spain.C. China.D. Tunisia.
7、23.Which of the following highlights the Tunisian tour?A.White towns.B.Underground cities. C Tile-roofed villages.D. Rolling hills. BWhen “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” was first shown to the public last month, a group of excited animal activists gathered on Hollywood Boulevard. But they weren'
8、;t there to throw red paint on fur-coat- wearing film stars. Instead, one activist, dressed in a full-body monkey suit, had arrived with a sign praising the filmmakers: "Thanks for not using real apes (猿)!”The creative team behind “Apes” used motion-capture (动作捕捉) technology tocreate digitalize
9、d animals, spending tens of millions of dollars on technology that records an actor's performance and later processes it with computer graphics to create a final image (图像). In this case, one of a realistic-looking ape.Yet “Apes” is more exception than the rule. In fact, Hollywood has been hot o
10、n live animals lately. One nonprofit organization, which monitors the treatment of animals in filmed entertainment, is keeping tabs on more than 2,000 productions this year. Already, a number of films, including “Water for Elephants,” “The Hangover Part I” and “Zookeeper,” have drawn the anger of ac
11、tivists who say the creatures acting in them haven't been treated properly.In some cases, it's not so much the treatment of the animals on set in the studio that has activists worried; it's the off-set training and living conditions that are raising concerns. And there are questions abou
12、t the films made outside the States, which sometimes are not monitored as closely as productions filmed in the States.24.Why did the animal activists gather on Hollywood Boulevard?A.To see famous film stars.B.To oppose wearing fur coats.C.To raise money for animal protection.D.To express thanks to s
13、ome filmmakers.25.What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A.The cost of making “Apes.”B.The creation of digitalized apes.C.The publicity about “Apes.”D.The performance of real apes.26.What does the underlined phrase “keeping tabs on” in paragraph 3 probably mean?A.Listing completely.B.Directing prof
14、essionally.C.Promoting successfullyD.Watching carefully.27.What can we infer from the last paragraph about animal actors?A.They may be badly treated.B.They should take further training.C.They could be traded illegallyD.They would lose popularity. CWith the young unable to afford to leave home and th
15、e old at risk of isolation (孤独), more families are choosing to live together.The doorway to peace and quiet, for Nick Bright at least, leads straight to his mother-in-law: she lives on the ground floor, while he lives upstairs with his wife and their two daughters.Four years ago they all moved into
16、a three-storey Victorian house in Bristol one of a growing number of multigenerational families in the UK living together under the same roof. They share a front door and a washing machine, but Rita Whitehead has her own kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and living room on the ground floor.“We floated the
17、idea to my mum of sharing a house,” says Kathryn Whitehead. Rita cuts in: “We spoke more with Nick because I think it's a big thing for Nick to live with his mother-in-law.”And what does Nick think? “From my standpoint, it all seems to work very well.Would I recommend it? Yes, I think I would.”I
18、t's hard to tell exactly how many people agree with him, but research indicates that the numbers have been rising for some time. Official reports suggest that the number of households with three generations living together had risen from 325,000 in 2001 to 419,000 in 2013.Other varieties of mult
19、igenerational family are more common. Some people live with their elderly parents; many more adult children are returning to the family home, if they ever left. It is said that about 20% of 25-34-year-olds live with their parents, compared with 16% in 1991. The total number of all multigenerational
20、households in Britain is thought to be about 1.8 million.Stories like that are more common in parts of the world, where multigenerational living is more firmly rooted. In India, particularly outside cities, young women are expected to move in with their husband's family when they get married.28.
21、What is Nick's attitude towards sharing the house with his mother-in-law?A. Positive.B. Carefree.C. Tolerant. D. Unwilling.29.What is the author's statement about multigenerational family based on?A.Family traditions.B.Financial reports.C.Published statistics.D.Public opinions.30.What is the
22、 text mainly about?A.Lifestyles in different countries.B.Conflicts between generations.C.A housing problem in Britain.D.A rising trend of living in the UK. 第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。A housewarming party is a special party to be held when someone buys or move
23、s into a new apartment or house. The person who bought the house or moved is the one who throws the party. The party is a chance for friends and family to congratulate the person on the new home. 31 And it is a good time to fill the new space with love and
24、 hopefully presents. 32 Some people register a list of things they want or need for their new home at a local store or stores. Some common things people will put on a gift registry include kitchen tools like knives and things like curtains. Even if there isn't a registr
25、y, a good housewarming gift is something to decorate the new house with, like a piece of art or a plant. 33 This is often appreciated since at a housewarming there isn't a lot of food served. There are usually no planned activities like games at a housewarming party. The host or hos
26、tess of the party will, however, probably give all the guests a tour of their new home. Sometimes, because a housewarming party happens shortly after a person moves into their new home, people may be asked to help unpack boxes. 34 Housewarming parties get their name from the fact that a
27、 long time ago people would actually bring firewood to a new home as a gift. 35 Now most homes have central heating and don't use fires to keep warm.A.This isnt usual though.B.It is traditional to bring a gift to a housewarming party.C.You can also bring food or drinks to share
28、 with the other guests.D.If you're lucky enough to receive gifts, keep them in a safe place.E.It also gives people a chance to see what the new home looks like.F.The best housewarming parties encourage old friends to get together. G This was so that the person could keep their home warm for the winter.
