C. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer(根据听到的对话,选择最恰当的答案)(共5题,每题2分,共10分)
()11. What are Maya and Jack mainly discussing?
A. A school project about Rotterdam.
B. A building to write about for the school magazine.
C. Their visit to the Netherlands last summer.
()12. What does Jack say is special about the Cube Houses?
A. They are made entirely of steel and glass.
B. Each cube is tilted at a 45-degree angle.
C. They were built without using any nails.
()13. What material does Maya say the outer walls of the Cube Houses are mostly made of?
A. Brick and concrete. B. Stone and leather. C. Wood and glass.
()14. What problem does Jack mention about living inside the Cube Houses?
A. The inner courts are too small for residents.
B. The slippery floors make it hard to walk around.
C. The tilted walls make it difficult to place furniture.
()15. What does Maya suggest they do next?
A. Contact an architect to ask for advice.
B. Look up more photos to include in their article.
C. Visit Rotterdam to see the buildings in person.

11.B 12.B 13.C 14.C 15.B

D. Listen to the passage and complete the table. No more than three words for each blank(根据听到的内容,完成表格。每空不超过三个词)(共5题,每题2分,共10分)
Types Location & Features Things to Consider
City apartment Close to schools and shops; usually 16. Can be noisy and expensive
Suburb house Quieter area with gardens Longer trip to the 17.
Modernist home 18. with large sky Building costs are often high
19. Built with natural materials like wood and stone Saves energy and protects nature
Final tip Choose a home that 20. your daily life Visit before making a decision

16. above ten floors 17. city centre 18. Glass and steel 19. Eco-home 20. fits