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Skip the West End and discover some exciting, theatrical treasures—maybe in a pub or under a railway station—in one of London's many alternative theatres. If you want to experience the glorious rush of discovering a five-star show in a 50-capacity auditorium, for a £ 10 ticket, off-West End is the way to go.

Theatre 503

Through the always-buzzing Latchmere Pub, up a very narrow staircase, and beyond a dinky foyer（门厅）, you will find yourself at Theatre 

503. It can hold 63 people at a time, which is a tight squeeze even then. But it's well worth the intimacy（亲密感） that you'll necessarily share with your neighbour for the outstanding productions.

King's Head Theatre

Perhaps the perfect example of London pub theatre, the King's Head has been in business since the early 1970s. The King's Head is consistent only in its stubborn refusal to be pigeonholed（归类） or, indeed to be made into anything else. It feels like London theatre's uncle who still wears ripped jeans and listens to cool music, refusing to give up its idealistic integrity for something perhaps more sensible but far less fun.

Soho Theatre

An institution that hardly needs introducing, Soho Theatre has been at the forefront for new writing and comedy for decades, producing some of the most exciting new talent on the scene today. As the name suggests, the theatre sits in the centre of Soho, and its bar has become a hub for artists and audiences alike.

Vaults Theatre

A truly unique place made up of eleven disused train tunnels below Waterloo station, with an atmosphere all of its own. Not only is Vaults Theatre home to some of the most thrilling immersive and alternative theatre, it's also leading the way in accessibility, offering a pay-what-you-can ticket price on Wednesday s and Sundays as of Autumn 2022.

1. （1） How long has been King's Head Theatre in business?

   A . About 50 years. B . Less than 40 years. C . More than 60 years. D . More than 70 years.
3. （2） Which is named after its location?

   A . Vaults Theatre. B . King's Head Theatre. C . Soho Theatre. D . Theatre 503.
5. （3） Which of the following made use of old railways?

   A . Theatre 503. B . King's Head Theatre. C . Soho Theatre. D . Vaults Theatre.

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Lights, camera, action! Have you ever dreamed of being a director? At age 29, Di Di already has almost 10 years of directing experience. Through the media company he founded, he makes advertising and promotional videos, including for Tsinghua University, his alma mater（母校）.

For Di, becoming a director is an adventure based on interest. Majoring in journalism, he got into directing by chance. "In 2016,I came up with an idea for Tsinghua's admissions（招生）video but couldn't find a director," Di said. "so I decided to be the director myself! I ended up really enjoying the process of being creative and working with a team. That was when I knew I wanted to be a director."

While many people think that directors are experts at art, Di found that directors are, in fact, experts at management. "Only one-third of my time is spent on set. The rest of the time, I'm doing lots of planning with my clients and co-workers." he said. This planning process includes working out the video's theme with the client, creating a play, bringing together the visuals and text content, and also managing logistics（后勤） like where to park the cars and how to bring electricity to the set.

"Filming is an industry of high costs. Even short advertisements cost a lot of money per day. Any incident could result in the failure of the project, such as bad weather or the main character not turning up. You have to be quick to respond to any problems," Di said. Despite the pressure, Di gets great joy from making an impact through his works. In 2019, he made a film for Tsinghua, which tells the story of a group of first-generation college students-the first to go to university in their families. It was viewed more than 15 million times on social media and became a hot top 20 trending topic on Sina Weibo. Being a first-generation college student himself, Di felt very passionate about the video's goal of inspiring students to use their education to make a better life for their families. One month before the national college entrance exam in2020, Di released a feature film encouraging high school students to keep working hard after the exam was pushed back by one month.

1. （1） Which of the following is true?

   A . Di was a student whose major was directing. B . Di became a director by accident. C . Little money is needed to make a film. D . Most of Di's time is spent on directing.
3. （2） What is paragraph two mainly about?

   A . Di's experience of directing. B . What it takes to be a director. C . How Di started to be a director. D . Di's views on being a director.
5. （3） Which is not included in Di's work?

   A . Planning the set. B . Talking about the topic. C . Putting visuals and texts together. D . Preparing meals.
7. （4） What can be learned from the last paragraph?

   A . Weather decides how well the process goes. B . Di's video helps students go to university. C . Di's video makes a difference to some students. D . Directing is a career with little pressure.

 What does the woman recycle?

What kind of things do you recycle, Aaron?<br />Well, almost everything glass, paper, plastic, how about you?<br />I only recycle glass.

How long will the man's friends wait for him?

Are you going to play badminton with us today?<br />We are going to meet at the Sports Center at 5.30pm.<br />I'd love to, but I can't be there until a quarter to six.<br />Don't worry, we can wait for you.

 How will the speakers go to the exhibition?

You know what? An exhibition of Picasso's paintings is being held in the art gallery.<br />Do you want to go with me?<br />How can I miss it? But it is burning hot. We will melt if we cycle there.<br />So we have no choice but to take the subway. If only we had a car.

 What do we know about Tommy?

My friend Tommy eats like a horse but still doesn't gain any weight despite<br />getting on in years. Lucky guy! I eat like a bird but still have to watch my weight.

 What do the speakers say about baseball?

If there is any sport less interesting than baseball, I don't know what it is.<br />Yes, it's even duller than basketball.

 听录音，回答问题。

Jack, congratulations on getting such a good job.<br />Thanks, but actually I'm tired now.<br />In order to pass the interview, I've worked day and night for a whole week.<br />It's rather challenging to stand out in 100 applicants.<br />But it's all worth it.<br />The job offers high salary as well as good future.<br />The most important thing is that you can do what you like.<br />Yeah, since I graduated from university, I've been keeping looking for a job as a bridge<br />design engineer.<br />I know, you are so crazy about bridges that every weekend you will go out to appreciate<br />the beauty of them.<br />By the way, will you start your new job next Monday?<br />Yes, I'm excited now.<br />Jack, congratulations on getting such a good job.<br />Thanks, but actually I'm tired now.<br />In order to pass the interview, I've worked day and night for a whole week.<br />It's rather challenging to stand out in 100 applicants.<br />But it's all worth it.<br />The job offers high salary as well as good future.<br />The most important thing is that you can do what you like.<br />Yeah, since I graduated from university, I've been keeping looking for a job as a bridge<br />design engineer.<br />I know, you are so crazy about bridges that every weekend you will go out to appreciate<br />the beauty of them.<br />By the way, will you start your new job next Monday?<br />Yes, I'm excited now.

1. （1） What does the woman congratulate the man on?

   A . Gaining a job interview. B . Standing out in his class. C . Getting his dream job.
3. （2） What keeps the man going?

   A . His love for bridges. B . His ambition to get high salary. C . His desire to graduate from university.

 听录音，回答问题。

Hello.<br />Oh, hello, John. Tom and I were wondering whether you and Jane are free this Saturday.<br />Saturday? Hmm, it seems Jane mentioned something about visiting her mother that afternoon.<br />What did you have in mind?<br />Oh, we just thought it would be nice to have you over for dinner. But if you're not free...<br />Well, let me check again with Jane. I'll call you tonight and let you know for sure. Okay?<br />Hello.<br />Oh, hello, John. Tom and I were wondering whether you and Jane are free this Saturday.<br />Saturday? Hmm, it seems Jane mentioned something about visiting her mother that afternoon.<br />What did you have in mind?<br />Oh, we just thought it would be nice to have you over for dinner. But if you're not free...<br />Well, let me check again with Jane. I'll call you tonight and let you know for sure. Okay?

1. （1） Why does the woman talk to the man?

   A . To express thanks. B . To say hello to him. C . To invite him to dinner.
3. （2） What will the man do tonight?

   A . Call the woman. B . Book a hotel room. C . Throw a big party.

 听录音，回答问题。

Oh my! You haven't changed at all. You still look the same as you did in high school, actually.<br />You haven't changed much either since the last time we saw each other. Let's see. That<br />was when we were still in university, wasn't it?<br />Yes, that's right. It really has been such a long time. We need to catch up. Did you<br />end up becoming a teacher?<br />Yes, I'm teaching science at a middle school now. What about you?<br />I actually own a restaurant back in our hometown. Our old principal is actually irregular. He<br />comes to my place every week.<br />No way! I bet you see a bunch of our old classmates there, too.<br />Sometimes, but you'll never guess who I ran into at the grocery store last week.<br />Oh, it can't be. Mrs. Winters?<br />Yes. Remember how she would shout at you whenever you were late for class or forgot your gym shoes?<br />To this day, I still have nightmares about that scary PE class. I think it's why I don't enjoy exercise.<br />Oh my! You haven't changed at all. You still look the same as you did in high school, actually.<br />You haven't changed much either since the last time we saw each other. Let's see. That was when we were still in university, wasn't it?<br />Yes, that's right. It really has been such a long time. We need to catch up. Did you end up becoming a teacher?<br />Yes, I'm teaching science at a middle school now. What about you?<br />I actually own a restaurant back in our hometown. Our old principal is actually irregular. He comes to my place every week.<br />No way! I bet you see a bunch of our old classmates there, too.<br />Sometimes, but you'll never guess who I ran into at the grocery store last week.<br />Oh, it can't be. Mrs. Winters?<br />Yes. Remember how she would shout at you whenever you were late for class or forgot your gym shoes?<br />To this day, I still have nightmares about that scary PE class. I think it's why I don't enjoy exercise.

1. （1） When did the speakers last see each other?

   A . During middle school. B . During high school. C . During college.
3. （2） Who did the man see at the grocery store?

   A . A new principal. B . A former teacher. C . An old classmate.
5. （3） How did the woman feel about their old gym class?

   A . Frightened. B . Interested. C . Amazed.