1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the man want to do?

A．Buy a monitor.

B．Sell his computer.

C．Ask for a better guarantee.

2. Why is Amazon mentioned by the man?

A．To make a bargain.

B．To tell his favorite site.

C．To give a bad example.

3. How much does the man pay?

A．$1,846.

B．$1,656.

C．$1,496.

2 . 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.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Who does the man buy a gift for?

A．A Chinese friend.

B．A Japanese family.

C．A Japanese teacher.

2. What will the man finally buy?

A．A set of pen and pencil.

B．A bigger set with four pens.

C．A set of a pen and four pencils.

3. What can we learn from the conversation?

A．Japanese language.

B．Japanese culture.

C．Japanese education.

8 . Now many people have a misconception that GPS tracking devices for children are meant to spy on kids. However, what they are supposed to do is help you keep an eye on your kids so that they are away from danger. These devices are kept with kids, so when they are away from their homes, parents can avoid the constant feeling of concern. Finding the right one for your child can be a confusing task, so we have provided some devices that have received good reviews.

◆ Magellan eXplorist GC Handheld GPS: This pocket size GPS has a mini USB cable, 90 days of battery life. It’s water-resistant, and it gets a signal even in wooded areas and canyons.

◆ GlobalSat TR-102 GPS Talkie Tracker: This GPS device can be used in the car and at home. The signal is sent through SMS to a back-end call center. You can also use it as a cell phone and make calls to 3 previously-entered numbers.

◆ BrickHouse Child Locator: The device gives instant information to authorities and back to you. Also, the device comes with easy-to-read directions that point you in the right direction and 90-day battery life.

◆ Flash GPS Reporter: The device is really tiny and can fit anywhere in the car, bac pack or pockets. It comes with 90-day rechargeable battery.

1. What does the underlined word “they” in paragraph 1 refer to? ’

A．The people.	B．The devices.
C．The children.	D．The parents.

2. Which one is suitable for children when they are swimming?

A．Magellan eXplorist GC Handheld GPS.

B．GlobalSat TR-102 GPS Talkie Tracker.

C．BrickHouse Child Locator.

D．Flash GPS Reporter.

3. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A．To share the ways to spy on kids.	B．To show a new technique.
C．To list some good reviews.	D．To introduce some products.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What did the boy’s Mom and Dad give him for his birthday?

A．A raincoat.

B．A leather jacket.

C．A pair of jeans.

2. What will the boy do with the present?

A．Give it to his sister.

B．Accept it gratefully.

C．Return it for the money hack.

3. What will the girl do?

A．Talk with her parent.

B．Lend some money to the boy.

C．Buy the boy what he asked for.

4. What is the relationship between the speakers?

A．Brother and sister.

B．Mother and son.

C．Good friends.