1 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Napoleon Bonaparte’s iconic hat was sold at an auction (拍卖会) on Sunday, fetching a history-making $2.1 million. While French auction house Osenat expected the hat     1     (go) for up to $875,328, it went far beyond that amount — and the previous record holder, a Napoleon hat sold at the same auction house for about $2 million in 2014.

Napoleon,     2     was a French general, was key to the French Revolution and then overthrew the French government,     3     (eventual) becoming the emperor of France. The hat with the colors of the French flag — red, white and blue — dates back     4     the 1800s, according to auctioneer Jean Pierre Osenat.

“Our hat     5     (use) by Emperor Napoleon I in the middle of the Empire during the period when Baillon was assigned to the Emperor’s Palace (1806-1815),” the     6     (describe) on the Osenat website reads.

In a video about the hat ahead of the sale, Osenat said this particular hat had been through many     7     (event) and symbolized Napoleon’s history of 15 years that changed France and     8     world. He added, “The image of Napoleon     9     (wear) this type of hat — sideways, unlike everyone else —     10     (be) the image we have in mind when we think about Napoleon’s world.”

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the woman make the call?

A．She was charged twice.

B．Her bill has not yet arrived.

C．Her television doesn’t work properly.

2. What is wrong with the shop?

A．It doesn’t accept credit cards.

B．The shop assistants are always careless.

C．The computer system is out of order.

3. What will the woman do next?

A．Get a written apology.

B．Offer her receipt number.

C．Have her television fixed.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place?

A．On the street.

B．At the man’s home.

C．In a camera shop.

2. How many camera shops are still open in town?

A．One.

B．Two.

C．Three.

3. Why does the man think some camera shops went out of business?

A．Cameras are old-fashioned.

B．There are fewer photographers.

C．People buy things on the Internet.

4. What will the man do this Saturday?

A．Go to a camera shop.

B．Take pictures for a wedding.

C．Take care of his friend’s kids.

4 . 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
1. Whom does the car belong to?

A．The man’s parents.

B．The man’s friend.

C．The man himself.

2. What does the price of the car include?

A．All fees but no taxes.

B．Free service for one year.

C．A one-month service agreement.

3. What will the man do next?

A．Test out the car by himself.

B．Get the car keys for the woman.

C．Get the contract ready to sign.

5 . Thousands of people waited in line for hours until 10: 30 am for the grand opening of the Haikou International Duty Free City Shopping Complex (建筑群) — the world’s largest stand-alone duty-free facility.

Located near the key transportation center of Haikou along the northern coast of the island province of Hainan, the shopping area covers an area of 280,000 square meters and features more than 800 notable brands, including five global firsts and more than 50 stores with the world’s latest concept designs.

In 2021, about one in two travelers to the tropical island visited duty-free shops and one in six purchased offshore duty-free goods. As a result, duty free sales in Hainan accounted for about half of the province’s tourism revenue of the year.

Chen Lin, 37, from Jinan, Shandong, was visiting Hainan with her family and found herself attracted to all the shopping options. “The newly opened complex provides adequate stocks of latest products. What’s more, like us, tourists can purchase duty-free goods at good prices. With convenience and favorable policy, an increasing number of customers from outside Hainan will be attracted to come here,” Chen said.

The large complex brings local cultural forces to the front. The facility’s architectural shape is based on the begonia (秋海棠) flower and incorporates elements such as Haikou’s natural characteristics and ocean culture.

Han Yamei, 48, a local, visited the shopping complex and was amazed by its numerous brands and creative design. She couldn’t help asking her daughter to take photos of her. Han said the opening will not only bring shoppers a beautiful experience, but also give a boost to the local economy, adding that, “It’s located next to Xinhai Port, which is very convenient for visitors by ship to come and shop.”

1. What were so many people waiting to do according to paragraph 1?

A．Sell foreign goods.	B．Visit unique buildings.
C．Perform a show.	D．Attend an important ceremony.

2. What does the underlined word “revenue” in paragraph 3 mean?

A．Income.

B．Resort.

C．Spending.

D．Administration.

3. Which of the following can attract tourists most according to Chen Lin?

A．Local customs.

B．Duty-free goods.

C．Natural scenery.

D．Pleasant climate.

4. What does Han Yamei think of the shopping complex?

A．It is of little value.	B．It requires further proof.
C．It is praiseworthy.	D．It is against her guess.

6 . 听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。
1. How many times can you wear the clothes before they need to be washed?

A．Ten.

B．A hundred.

C．Hundreds.

2. Who have tested the clothes?

A．Top scientists.

B．Ordinary people.

C．Fashion experts.

3. What is true about the clothes?

A．They can keep away dirt.

B．They may smell bad.

C．They are made of very common materials.

4. How much are the socks?

A．75 dollars a pair.

B．49 dollars a pair.

C．29 dollars a pair.

7 . Follow the tips when buying food and you will start eating better at less cost.

Try your local farmer’s market. I always check out my local farmer’s market for produce, especially for fruits and vegetables that are in season.     1     Not only that but you’ll be helping to stimulate (激发) your local economy by buying from local farmers and you get to interact with them too.

    2     You may not want a full blown home vegetable garden in your backyard but certain spices and vegetables can be grown for relatively cheap and without much daily maintenance. The greatest benefit of growing your own produce is that after the upfront cost of buying the seeds, the rewards are endless as long as you water and take care of the plants.     3     By doing so, you can learn more about the benefits of a home garden and how you can save money.

Join a food co-op (食品合作社). Joining a food co-op can really help you to save money on meat. Buy in large quantities in a food co-op and if you have an extra freezer, freeze the meat and eat it for the next month or two. Check out what kind of co-ops are available in your area and join one.     4    

Rethink your meals. Finally, try coming up with meals that use fresh ingredients but can be prepared in large quantities. That way you can easily reheat and eat again. Also, try cutting out frozen ready-made meals and TV dinners like pizzas and other frozen organic foods.     5     And you want to go organic for the health benefits too, right?

A．It is a practical means of buying food with less money.

B．Grow your own vegetables in your backyard home garden.

C．Choose to buy food that is most important to you.

D．These can cost nearly double the price of regular frozen foods.

E．You’ll spend about double on food unless you shop during the right sales.

F．It’s also a fun side project or hobby especially when spring time rolls around.

G．This is a great option because you’ll get extremely fresh product at great prices.

8 . Chinese designers are setting themselves apart from the global competition today by turning to China’s rich history for inspiration to create their contemporary clothes.

Long before the invention of the qipao, there was a similar-looking type of clothing that most Chinese wore starting from as early as the 26th century BC. Known as hanfu, these traditional clothes featured loose lapels and long flowing sleeves. While the details changed through the centuries, the style of the hanfu has endured even till today, with a growing number of Chinese designers turning to it for inspiration and infusing (注入) elements of it into their contemporary designs.

“The old style is monotonous and makes people think of patterns featuring dragons and phoenixes. To make it appealing, we need to get rid of the original frame and be innovative,” said Cai Wenqiao, an integrated design undergraduate student.

For her final-year project, Cai designed eight pieces of clothing inspired by the Chinese prose called Peach Blossom Spring by Tao Yuanming. Cai used pink as the main color for all the pieces as it represents the peach blossom. She has also included classic hanfu elements such as embroidery (刺绣) featuring flowers and butterflies. Silk, a common material used to make hanfu, was also the choice material for the project.

“The combination of nostalgia (怀旧) and modern influences should set trends for some time to come. The fashion’s future is far from clear, but what is clear is that Chinese designers’ influence and Chinese heritage infusion are here to stay,” wrote Mike Bastin, senior lecturer at Southampton University.

1. What can we learn about hanfu from paragraph 2?

A．It develops from the similar-looking qipao.

B．It interests a large number of designers.

C．lt is characterized by simplicity and comfort.

D．It dates back hundreds of centuries.

2. What does the underlined word “monotonous” in paragraph 3 mean?

A．Inspiring

B．Convenient

C．Boring

D．Expensive

3. What is Mike’s attitude toward the future of integrating Chinese elements into clothes?

A．Doubtful

B．Positive

C．Cautious

D．Unclear

4. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．An Eight-year Project of a Chinese Designer

B．A Combination of Ancient and Modern Fashion

C．Differences Between Eastern and Western Cultures

D．Chinese Culture Fueling International Fashion Trends

9 . Like many parts of modern life, you can go digital when it comes to food scales (秤). If you want digital scales with an LCD display, then obviously you’ll need batteries which can run out at the most inconvenient of times. But the advantages of digital scales are many, including an accurate button which allows you to instantly remove the weight of an empty bowl, so you don’t need to do any maths calculations (计算). Mechanical (机械的)scales on the other hand have a pleasingly old-school reliability about them and undoubtedly add a touch of the style of the past to any kitchen. Read on for our top picks of mechanical scales, and digital scales, and balance scales.

EK backlit scales

A backlit display is an attractive feature. In addition to its good looks, it has an oversize digital display that is easy to read.

CN folding kitchen scales

When space is limited in your kitchen, you sometimes don’t want to buy another kitchen item. Folding kitchen scale is your best choice.

DM traditional cast iron balance kitchen scales

Cooking and baking isn’t all about time efficiency. It’s also about memories and the simple enjoyment of doing something that connects you.

MF 3-in-1 digital scales

We love the one that makes life easier by performing many functions. One part is a traditional balance, one part is a mixing bowl, and one part is a measuring pot, and the grade of the bowl itself allows accurate measurement of the liquid.

There are plenty of good reasons to prepare the best kitchen scales for your kitchen set up. More importantly, the sense of loss because of inaccuracy can be avoided. If you’ve got young kids, using scales is also a great way to add to their knowledge of weights and measures and to do some basic maths with them.

1. What is the feature of a mechanical scale?

A．It has LCD display.

B．It needs batteries

C．It is a little inaccurate

D．It shows an old-fashioned style.

2. Which scales best suit people who have a small kitchen?

A．EK backlit scales

B．CN folding kitchen scales

C．DM traditional cast iron balance kitchen scales

D．MF 3-in- 1 digital scales

3. What can be promoted in kids by using scales?

A．Mechanics.

B．Mathematics.

C．Chemistry.

D．Physics.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What did Fitbit say about the recent study?

A．It was false.

B．It hurt their business.

C．They had no comment.

2. When does the man use his Fitbit?

A．Only when he’s exercising.

B．During the daytime.

C．All the time.

3. What does the man think of his Fitbit?

A．It’s sometimes uncomfortable to wear.

B．It’s a good value.

C．It is of little use.

4. How does the woman sound?

A．Interested.

B．Bored.

C．Upset.