7．The following are introductions to some programs that BBC I London will show on TV．
12：25a．m．Tuesday     The Real Swiss Robinson Family
Laura worried that her children have had their life too easy due to her husband's career in big business，so she decides to take her teenagers to the Cook Islands to experience the simple life．They face storms and a lack of food，but Laura is happy as their local guide shows them the island's wealth of rare fruits and foods．
11：00a．m．Wednesday Orangutan Diary
A Team have come across an armed man who is holding two baby apes who were captures，one of them，David，is sent to a medical emergency in the forest．Later a center director，Nielsen，finds a suitable place to set free more rescued animals．
7：50p．m．ThursdayLost Buildings of Britain
Simon Thurley visits the ruins of Glastonbruy Abbey（修道院），which，before its destruction by Henry VIII，was famous for some of the most amazing stained-glass of its age．It also had a great deal of financial power，acting as the center of an influential business empire．Eventually，it was the king's envy of the abbey's wealth that changed the abbey's fate．
10：35p．m．Thursday Nigella Express
Nigella presents ideas for impromptu（即興的）cooking，from new recipes and suggestions for taking advantage of the food you have to making quick，simple and impressive meals．

33．Why is Laura worried？D
A．Life on the Cook Islands is too simple．
B．Her husband faces difficulties in his business．
C．Storms are approaching her hometown．
D．Her children may not know how to cherish life．
34．Jim enjoys TV programmes of people or organizations that take care of animals．He should probably watch TV at．C
A．10：35p．m．on Thursday                B．7：50p．m．on Thursday
C．11.00a．m．on Wednesday                D．12：25a．m．on Tuesday
35．We can learn from the text thatC．
A．David is a farmer    
B．Henry VIII set up a business empire in the Abbey，
C．Nielsen is an animal-lover
D．Glastonbury Abbey is famous today for its stained-glass．

6．What colour is it today？What shape is that smell？What does that pain sound like？These questions might seem like nonsense，but four people in 100might think they make perfect sense．That four percent have synesthesia，and they naturally experience certain senses together．One form of this is pairing numbers or letters with a fixed colour-a blue"1"or a red"D．"Other synesthetes，people with synesthesia，may think the word"hurricane"tastes salty．Yet others with"mirror-touch synesthesia"see someone hit on the head and also feel the hit themselves．
Synesthesia is not completely understood though it is in our genes．The white matter （腦白質） of synesthetes is organized differently from that of people without synesthesia，which may account for the differences in perception （感知）．Synesthesia is widely accepted and researched today，but that hasn't always been true．Though it caught scientific interest in the late 1800s，it was later rejected as a self-created way of thinking．But as people have become more fascinated by the differences in individual perception，a focus on synesthesia has been renewed．At the present time，scientists in various fields are examining the phenomenon．
As scientists continue to study synesthesia，certain advantages have been noticed．Studies show that the sensation connections that synesthetes experience aid them in abilities related to memory．Researchers believe that this advantage may help stop the loss of cognitive （認知） function in the elderly．This aspect of synesthesia could even help patients recover from brain injuries．Synesthetes also tend to be artists，singers Pharrell Williams and Lady Gaga being some famous examples．Most likely，synesthesia doesn't give artistic sensitivity，but it's understandable that seeing colours in music，for instance，could inspire art．
Strong drugs and increasing blindness have been known to cause synesthesia，but these are not good options for obvious reasons．One recent emphasis of the study of synesthesia is to determine whether non-synesthetes can acquire it．For now，the University of East London is training adults to establish letter-colour connections for memory improvement to some effect．It may not be long before words taste like our favourite foods and our favourite songs look like fireworks．

（Note：Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN EIGHT WORDS．）

78．According to the passage synesthetes are thosewho naturally experience certain senses together/（who are） with synesthesia．
79．Why do synesthetes have sensation connections while the others don't？Because their brain/white matter is organized differently．
80．What groups of people might profit from synesthesia according to the third paragraph？The elderly，patients with brain injures and artists．
81．Scientists are training adults to establish letter-colour connections to prove the possibility thatnon-synesthetes can acquire synesthesia/synesthesia can be acquired．

5．Although many companies offer tuition reimbursement（償付），most companies reimburse employees only for classes that are relevant to their positions．This is a very limiting policy．A company that reimburses employees for all college credit course-whether job related or not-offers a service onot only to the employees，but to the entire company．
One good reason for giving employees unconditional tuition reimbursement is that it shows the company's dedication to its employees．In today's economy，where job security is a thing of the past and employees feel more and more expendable，it is important for a company to demonstrate to its employees that it cares．The best way to do this is to make investments in them．
In return，this dedication to the betterment of company employees will create greater employee loyalty．A company that puts out funds to pay for the education of its employees will get its money back by having employees stay with the company longer．It will reduce employ turnover（流動），because even employees who don't take advantage of tuition reimbursement program will be more loyal to their company，just knowing that their company cares enough to pay their education．
Most importantly，the company that has an unrestricted tuition reimbursement program will have higher quality employees．Although these companies do indeed run the risk of losing money on employees who go on to another job in a different company as soon as they get their degree，more often than not，the employees will stay with the company．And even if employees do leave after graduation，it generally takes several years to complete any degree program．Thus，even if the employee leaves upon graduating，throughout those years，the employer will have a more sophisticated，more intelligent，and therefore more valuable and productive employee．And，if the employee stays，that education will doubly benefit the company：Not only is the employee more educated，but now that employee can be promoted so the company doesn't have to fill a high-level vacancy from the outside．Open positions can be filled by people who already know the company well．
Though unconditional tuition reimbursement requires a significant investment on the employer's part，it is perhaps one of the wisest investments a company can make．

（Note：Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS．）

78．According to the passage，what is unrestricted tuition reimbursement？
To reimburse/Reimburse employees for all college credit courses
79．A company gives employees unconditional tuition reimbursement in order toshow the company's dedication to its employees．
80．Two most important results of unconditional tuition reimbursement are that the companies will probablycreate greater employee loyalty and have higher quality employees．
81．If the employee stays after graduation，he will bring the company more benefits becausehe is more educated and fit for a high-level vacancy．

4．In 1997，a London researcher came up with a startling idea on how humans would live in the future．Professor Michael Batty，a widely known urban planner，summed it up in one phrase-"The Computable City"．By 2050，he says，there will be a convergence（集中） of computers and communication technologies，with highways and smart buildings connected via the Internet in new kinds of vast information infrastructures（基礎設施）．"Everything around us will be some form of computer，"he wrote．
Take the old Spanish port city of Santander as an example．After an?11million  grant  in 2011，over 12，000sensors（傳感器） have been set up，recording everything from air pollution levels to free parking spaces．
Streetlights now automatically get dark when no one is around，while rubbish bins give notice to collectors when they're full．These advances save local authorities about 25% on electricity bills and 20% on waste management．
In a smart city，the information being produced is vast．Some experts estimate that by 2016we will provide 4.1terabytes（兆兆字節(jié)） of information per day per square kilometer of urban land area，which equals more than four average home computer hard drives．
But the Santander centre's purpose is not just to serve the local government．It also makes this sensor data freely available to Santander citizens themselves．Via their smart phones，citizens can access up-to-the-minute information on everything from local traffic jams，parking spaces to pollen counts（花粉量）．
Other smart city projects are even more diverse．In Norway，for example，more than 40，000bus stops for local transport company Kolumbus are already making scheduled announcements via Twitter．Passengers can also scan a type of two-dimensional barcode（二維瑪） with their smart phones，which can be seen at each stop and leave messages about their experiences．
While in Boston，a system called ShotSpotter is using acoustic sensors to find out the location of gunshots quickly，helping the police reduce crime．

46．We can learn from the first paragraph that the computable cityA．
A．is a highly informational city
B．is a city where computers are seldom used
C．refers to a city someone describes in a novel
D．refers to a city where everything is automatically controlled
47．The underlined word"grant"is closest in meaning toB．
A．imaginary project
B．money aid
C．special permit 
D．policy support
48．According to the passage，in the smart city SantanderD．
A．there is much less air pollution
B．home computers are not needed any more
C．rubbish bins can deal with waste by themselves
D．people can get the newest information on anything
49．When you travel in a smart city，what can help record and keep your experiences？C
A．All the bus stops．
B．The acoustic sensors．
C．Your smart phones．
D．The local government．
50．What would be the best title for this passage？A
A．Smart Cities in Action
B．Automatic Streetlights
C．The Santander Centre
D．Information Infrastructure．

3．NO matter which tourist destination you visit，chances are you'll see Lonely Planet guidebooks in the hands of travelers．
Lonely Planet is one of the world's largest travel guide brands，publishing more than 500different guides in eight languages．This year marks the company's 40th anniversary．The popular brand also produces television shows，websites and podcasts，all dedicated to travel．
Some people praise Lonely Planet books because they make traveling easy and affordable．They save you time and keep you from missing the very best things in a place．And of course，their reviews of hostels，hotels and restaurants，in addition to ticket information about your destination，are useful．
This can be great if you're a nervous traveler，or if you haven't traveled by yourself before．If you're in a country where you don't speak the language，sometimes there's nothing better than getting into a taxi and opening up a guidebook．You simply point to a map，directing the taxi driver to a hostel that's cheap and clean，with friendly staff and cold beer．
But others criticize Lonely Planet and other travel guide publishers．They say guidebooks take the fun and spontaneity （率性） out of traveling，and that part of the enjoyment of travel comes from the fact that anything can happen．They also lament that if you follow a guidebook，you'll end up doing the same things and having the same experiences as everyone else．You might end up seeing the same group of people over and over，because everyone is reading the same book and following the same trail．
Another criticism of travel guides is that they have an overly large influence on local communities．For example，some locals dedicate their lives solely to behaving in ways that attract tourists．They  fake a traditional lifestyle，wear traditional clothes and live in traditional houses just to attract tourists'dollars．

41．The Lonely Planet guidebook can bring you the following advantages EXCEPT thatB．
A．it can help you to save time and money when traveling
B．you will not miss the best things without having to make choices
C．it provides a lot of useful information about your destination
D．you can easily find a nice place for you to stay in a strange city
42．Who will find a Lonely Planet guidebook very useful？C
A．Someone who always takes a taxi when traveling．
B．A tourist who likes to repeat others'experiences．
C．A person who's nervous touring an unfamiliar place．
D．A native traveler who is traveling alone．
43．People criticize the guidebook becauseC．
A．the guidebook is not as useful as most travelers expect
B．travelers using it will be bored with meeting the same people on their journey
C．travelers using it may not get the chance to have unexpected adventures
D．local people keep their old lifestyle under the guidebook's influence
44．What does the underlined word"fake"in the last paragraph probably mean？C
A．mistake   B．learn   
C．pretend   D．create
45．What do we know about the"The Lonely Planet guidebook"from the text？B
A．It is a world-famous brand that only produces guidebooks for travelers．
B．It is popular around the world providing travelers with guidance in several languages．
C．It influences many travelers'traveling experiences but is of no use to people．
D．The writer loves it very much because of the convenience it brings to travelers．

2．What we do
EFP Courses provide courses in English language and British culture．Our courses are aimed at students aged between 12and 17who are at pre-intermediate level or above in English．The courses are held in Guildford，a historic town near London．
Typical structure of a one-week course
•up to 25hours of English run by native speakers，qualified in teaching English as a foreign language and specialist drama teachers
•2full-day sightseeing trips to London and Oxford （at weekends）
•full board with local，English-speaking families
When we run the courses
EFP courses can be organized only during British state school terms．For this academic year，courses can be booked between now and 23May and between 30May and 30June．We welcome you to book from 3September 2016to 25October 2016and from 31October to 20December 2016．
Why choose EFP courses
•in addition to our standard English classes，we also run drama and expression English classes，taught by specialist drama teachers
•we expose our students to British culture for the entire length of the course
•we tailor courses to each group's needs，creating a unique experience for our students．Note that any changes to our courses are made within reason and only if all participants from a group share the same language level．Please see further details on our website．
Length of a course
EFP courses run for either one or two weeks depending on the specific requirements for your group．
How to apply
Please register your interest by sending an email to info@efpcourses．co．uk．By contacting us before you make any travel arrangements you ensure that we can put your group up on the dates that you require．For more details，please visit www．efpcourses．co．uk．
See you in Guildford soon!

21．What does the leaflet（宣傳單） tell us about EFP courses？D
A．Their target students are teenagers of all English levels．
B．They are available on the school campuses in London and Oxford．
C．Every individual participant is supplied with tailored language support．
D．They involve students in British culture activities during the whole course．
22．Suppose you are to take EFP courses this academic year，you canD．
A．hand in an application by visiting their website
B．enjoy a special series of lessons for a whole school term
C．experience English dramas with English-speaking families
D．make a reservation from October 31to December 20
23．The purpose of this writing is toC．
A．a(chǎn)ttract qualified teachers to EFP courses     
B．demonstrate the popularity of EFP courses
C．offer group students access to EFP courses   
D．illustrate the importance of EFP courses．

1．When traveling，it's important to learn about the customs and etiquette of the global village．What we consider polite behavior at home isn't always accepted outside our borders．
•Etiquette of Gift Giving
Gift giving should be a happy，positive experience．When selecting a present for someone in Netherlands，don't purchase fancy kitchen knives or scissors．Giving sharp，pointy objects as gifts is considered unlucky．Be careful when presenting flowers to a friend or a business partner in Russia．Yellow blooms suggest cheat or a relationship break up．Traditionally，red carnations are placed on the tombs of the dead．Writing cards or notes while visiting South Korea，be mindful of your pen's ink color．Writing a person's name in red ink traditionally suggests that the person has passed away-an important point to remember when giving a birthday card．
•Eating Customs
Being early or on time is viewed as being rude，too eager or even greedy in Venezuela．If you are invited to someone's home for a meal，it's recommended that you arrive 10minutes later than the requested time．When having a meal in Egypt，don't use the salt shaker （鹽瓶）．It's  insulting to your host to spread salt on your food，which means that you find the meal terrible．Japan is a very polite nation，and their fondness for etiquette extends to the use of chopsticks．According to Japanese custom，if you're in the middle of eating，use the opposite end of your chopsticks to secure food from a shared plate．When doing business in Turkey，it's the custom for your host to pay for your meal．Requests to split the bill won't be accepted．If you would like to pay your fair share，Turks recommend inviting your host to a follow-up meal．

21．Which of the following is true according to the passage？B
A．Giving a fancy kitchen knife to a friend from Russia is a good choice．
B．You can use blue ink to write notes to your friend from South Korea．
C．Dining with Japanese，one can use either end of the chopsticks to get food from shared   plates．
D．Invited to a meal，one should arrive earlier to show respect for the host．
22．What does the underlined word"insulting"in Paragraph 3refer to？D
A．Respectful．       B．Challenging．
C．Indifferent．      D．Offensive．
23．Where is this passage probably from？C
A．A news report．
B．A travel essay．
C．A culture column．
D．A food magazine．

20．Proxemics （空間關系學） is the study of what governs how closely one person stands to another．People who feel close will be close，though the actual distances will vary between cultures．For Americans we can detect four main categories of distance：intimate （親密的），personal，social and public．Intimate ranges from direct contact to about 45 centimeters．This is for the closest relationships such as those between husband and wife．Beyond this comes personal distance．This stands at between 45 and 80 centimeters．It is the most usual distance maintained for conversations between friends and relatives．Social distance covers people who work together or are meeting at social gatherings．Distances here tend to be kept between 1.30 to 2 meters．Beyond this comes public distance，such as that between a lecturer and his audience．
All cultures draw lines between what is an appropriate and what is an inappropriate social distance for different types of relationship．They differ，however，in where they draw these lines．Look at an international reception with representatives from the US and Arabic countries talking and you will see the Americans pirouetting （快速旋轉） backwards around the hall pursued by their Arab partners．The Americans will be trying to keep the distance between themselves and their partners which they have grown used to regarding as"normal"．They probably will not even notice themselves trying to adjust the distance between themselves and their partners，though they may have vague feeling that their Arab neighbors are being a bit"pushy"．The Arab，on the other hand，coming from a culture where much closer distance is the pattern，may be feeling that the Americans are being"stand-offish"．Finding themselves happier standing close to and even touching those they are in conversation with they will persistently pursue the Americans round the room trying to close the distance between them．
The appropriateness of physical contact varies between different cultures too．One study of the number of times people talking in coffee shops over a one-hour period showed the following interesting variations：London，0； Florida，2； Paris，10； and Puerto Rico 180．Not only does it vary between societies，however，it also varies between different subcultures within one society．Young people in Britain，for example，are more likely to touch and hug friends than are the older generation．This may be partly a matter of growing older，but it also reflects the fact that the older generation grew up at a time when touching was less common for all age groups．Forty years ago，for example，footballers would never hug and kiss one another on the field after a goal as they do today．
（Note：Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS）
78．What govern the standing space between two persons in proxemics？Relationships
79．The underlined word"stand-offish"in Paragraph 2 most probably means"cold/distant/keeping others at arm's length/not easily getting along"．
80．Why may Arabs pursue Americans in a conversation at an international reception？
Because they try to close the distance between them
81．What can be inferred from the last paragraph is that the appropriateness of physical contact also varies withtime．

19．"Getting your foot in the door is like winning the lottery．It's literally like winning the lottery if you get to have a career．And I've always felt，okay，now I've gotten this shot，and I'm lucky to have gotten this shot，and if I don't do this to the best of my ability，I've wasted this incredibly golden opportunity．And that's always been what has propelled（激勵） me．"
That's what Leonardo DiCaprio said in an interview and there's no denying that he has propelled himself pretty far．He starred in some of the biggest films of his generation，playing lead roles in The Aviator，Inception，The Great Gatsby and The Wolf of Wall Street．Plus，how can we forget Titanic？
Leonardo Dicaprio，the handsome man from Titanic with boyish good looks and great charm，would go on to become one of the best and most accomplished actors of his generation-one of the most popular．Yes，DiCaprio was once regarded as an actor defined entirely by his good looks，and yet-over the course of the past decade-he's managed to change people's mind．
On Sunday night，the 41-year-old actor finally took home his first Oscar （Actor in a Leading Role） for his performance in The Revenant．
To a lengthy and loud applause from the audience，DiCaprio took the stage，but he used the time to highlight a topic much bigger than himself：global warming．
DiCaprio always fights for a good cause．On Sept.26^th，2015，in the Global Citizen Festival in New York City，the actor urged everyone to save the plantet and help the underprivileged（弱勢群體）．
DiCaprio has been striving more not only to get the Oscar award but also to give the audience a great movie and the best performance of the role assigned to him．He knew early on-from the age of around 15-that pursuing characters with depth is more valuable than appearing in just any film，for the sake of a bigger paycheck．He put the potential of building a career in movies before any desire for fame and，more particularly，fortune．
 
（Note：Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN 10 WORDS）
78．How did DiCaprio describe his career in the interview？By comparing it to winning the lottery．
79．In the past ten years，DiCaprio successfully turned froman actor defined entirely by his good looksinto one of the best actors of his generation．
80．According to the passage，DiCaprio keeps striving for something more than film acting and inspires people tosave the planetandcontrol global warming．
81．What has DiCaprio cherished most since he got his foot in the acting career？

18．Conservation is an issue which gets a lot of attention these days-whether it means ______ old buildings，or protecting the environment．（　　）

A．

recovering

B．

reserving

C．

preserving

D．

polishing