C.Background. D.Mind. 27.What can be inferred about Pavel's paintings? A.Expensive. B.Abstract. C.Popular. D.Rare.

ged friend.He knew that he couldn't ignore the animals that wandered about in his city. He and his mom also started a group "What is a little volun- teer capable of?"on Russian social media site VK.com.It has proven that young ones have great capacities to make significant changes to a troubled world. Pavel has business savvy too.He strikes deals with pet own- ers to paint their pets if they donate porridge and pet food to his cause.He knows his subjects by name and often has follow-up meetings with them after he paints them.They tell him stories of how pets rescue people's life,which inspires him to continue his painting journey. His project has gone beyond Arzamas city.People all over

23.Which tour can make tourists experience the local life? A.Sayulita Escape. B.Las Caletas Beach Hideaway. C.Sunset Cruise. D.Street Food and Taco Tour in Puerto Vallarta.

emonies and be lost in historical stories about Jalisco.You must be a- ble to climb and go down stairs. ◆Sayulita Escape Duration:3 hours Hop on a powerful UTV (utility task vehicle)to explore Sayulita,a nice beach town not far from vallarta.Ride over muddy roads and a riverbed to reach the small community famous for its relaxing atmosphere.Soon after hitting the main road, your guide turns onto one of the dusty forest paths.When you are ready,a picnic lunch,an open bar,and a knowledgeable crew await your return to the ship.Wheelchair access is available. Las Caletas Beach Hideaway Duration:7 hours

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第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、 B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每 段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。 每段对话仅读一遍。 1.What is the woman particular about? A.The design. B.The color. C.The price. 2.What is the man's most favorite activity? A.Watching TV. B.Reading a book.

16.What does the man plan to do after graduating from universi- ty? A.Travel with his friends. B.Work as a teacher. C.Study abroad. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17.When is the next SAT exam? A.On Wednesday. B.On Friday. C.On Saturday. 18.How many times can one take the SAT exam? A.Three times. B.Twice.

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