The Garden of Dreams was the peaceful site in Kathmandu, Nepal. The four-acre Garden of Dreams was designed by landscape architect Kishore Narshingh. Most especially, the site was characterized by six pavilions, which symbolized the “six seasons” of Nepal: spring, early summer, the summer monsoon season, early autumn, late autumn, and winter. In its most powerful time, the garden was considered one of the most remarkable feats of landscape design in the country.
Today, visitors will only find three pavilions on just over an acre of land, but the 74,000 square-foot space remains a fresh and green attraction. Through the garden’s original gates are pretty and old-fashioned fountains and ponds, isolated gardens of varying sizes, and the Kaiser Café Restaurant & Bar. Pathways are lined with grass, trees, and flowers from all over the world.
While the Garden of Dreams has been transformed into a public space, it remains a quiet and peaceful escape in the center of Kathmandu, and a popular hangout for sunbathers, wanderers, residents, and tourists alike.
Know Before You Go
The Garden of Dreams is open daily from 9 a.m. until 10 p.m. It’s located in the Kaiser Mahal complex in the busy Thamel neighborhood of Kathmandu. Admission to the garden costs Rs. 200 per person for tourists and Rs. 100 for Nepali residents. Wifi is available throughout the garden for Rs. 50 an hour.
1.Which item can tourists enjoy in the Garden of Dreams now?
A.Six seasons there.
B.A feast with plentiful meals.
C.Beautiful gardens of different sizes.
D.Fishing in the pretty and old-fashioned ponds.
2.What is the admission for a local of Nepal and a foreign tourist?
A.Rs.350. B.Rs.300. C.Rs.200. D.Rs.100.
3.Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A.A Trip to Nepal
B.The Garden of Dreams
C.Nepal, A Beautiful Country
D.A Country with Six Seasons
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.What does this text mainly talk about?
A.North America. B.Pets. C.Health.
2.What are the two most popular pets?
A.Dogs and cats. B.Dogs and birds. C.Birds and fish.
3.Why are people with pets healthier than those without pets?
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B.Because pets are healthier than human beings.
C.Because people with pets may often feel lonely.
4.How do people treat their pets in North America?
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B.They don’t let their pets sleep in their beds.
C.They treat them like members of their own family.
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1.What is a daypack?
A.box. B.A bag. C.A lock.
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A.A lot of discussions in class.
B.Teachers giving little homework.
C.Few students asking questions in class.
3.At what time of the term might the conversation take place?
A.At the end of it. B.In the middle of it. C.At the beginning of it.
4.What do we know about the girl?
A.She is new to the school.
B.She seldom asks questions in class.
C.She writes for the school newspaper.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.How long has the man been in London?
A.One year. B.A few years. C.A couple of months.
2.Why did the woman leave her hometown?
A.To lead a city life. B.To open a restaurant. C.To find a job.
3.Where did the woman come from?
A.London. B.Arnside. C.Lancaster.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Why doesn’t the woman take the green T-shirt?
A.It’s too small. B.It’s too dark. C.It’s too expensive.
2.What does the woman buy in the end?
A.A yellow T-shirt. B.A blue T-shirt. C.A pink T-shirt.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What is the man doing?
A.Changing seats on the plane.
B.Asking for a window seat.
C.Trying to find his seat.
2.What is the woman’s seat number?
A.6A B.7A C.8A
