1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Which language could the speaker probably speak well?

A．English.

B．Spanish.

C．Polish.

2. How did the speaker put the pool table (台球桌) together?

A．By following the diagrams.

B．By reading the instructions.

C．By getting help from his friend.

3. How many problems does the speaker mention in total?

A．2.

B．3.

C．4.

4. What will the speaker do to contact the head office?

A．Make a call.

B．Post a letter.

C．Send an email.

3 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Where is the button on the sunglasses?

A．Near the ear.

B．On the inside of the frames.

C．Under the front of the frames.

2. What might be considered a shortcoming of Bose Frames?

A．They aren’t lightweight.

B．They aren’t very fashionable.

C．They don’t provide protection from sunlight.

3. How much should you pay if you buy one pair of sunglasses?

A．$200.

B．$300.

C．$500.

4. What can people do with the Bose Companion Speaker?

A．Take phone calls.

B．Use it to protect eyes.

C．Wear it around the neck.

4 . Although most flyers (传单) have gone the way of tape recordings, there’s still the _________ one that shows up at our door. _________, they go straight to the recycling bin — unless there are small children and a page with toys catches their eyes.

They are _________ by it. They tend to feel forced to read it over and over again. But that’s not _________. Now there’s a whole list of toys they can’t live without. Before they saw this page, they were _________. There was nothing they needed. They had _________ puzzles, books, and games to keep them satisfied for hours. Not to mention the outdoor _________. Now, they need this toy. They’ll be miserable _________ they have it. After calming down the kids and giving some firm nos, it’s time to _________ the experience.

Aren’t we all like those children? We’re mostly fine until we run into a situation where our desires are __________. This could be a trip to the mall or a view of someone’s vacation pictures on WeChat. There are new things or experiences we __________! We’ll be so miserable without them.

We are all __________ affected. And that’s thought-provoking.

Recognizing our weakness and the source of the temptation (诱惑) is a big first step towards __________ it. We can begin by steeling ourselves against the sources — __________ social media, avoiding the mall… And even under those circumstances that can’t be avoided, we can repeat to ourselves the wisdom, “Who is the rich person? The one who is __________ with his life. ”

1.

A．original

B．occasional

C．important

D．inspiring

2.

A．In order

B．In general

C．Now and then

D．More or less

3.

A．ignored

B．puzzled

C．prohibited

D．attracted

4.

A．within its reach

B．a piece of cake

C．the worst of it

D．as plain as day

5.

A．content

B．curious

C．innocent

D．unsettled

6.

A．all

B．limited

C．enough

D．extra

7.

A．options

B．agency

C．education

D．areas

8.

A．if

B．because

C．until

D．though

9.

A．meet with

B．bring up

C．work out

D．reflect on

10.

A．excited

B．admitted

C．controlled

D．expressed

11.

A．need

B．obtain

C．possess

D．share

12.

A．secretly

B．directly

C．barely

D．easily

13.

A．understanding

B．conquering

C．investigating

D．building

14.

A．making time for

B．looking forward to

C．staying away from

D．taking advantage of

15.

A．familiar

B．satisfied

C．busy

D．concerned

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What was the woman’s problem in the beginning?

A．She didn’t bring cash.

B．She forgot to buy phone chargers.

C．She misunderstood the store’s sale.

2. What goods are on sale?

A．Electronics.

B．Clothing.

C．Food.

6 . A fruit basket is a basket that is filled with a variety of fruits.     1     They are usually tastefully arranged so that they are pleasing to the recipient’s (接受者的)eyes. Fruit baskets can be sent as get-well gifts, thank-you gifts, birthday gifts, or for any other occasion that requires a present to be sent.

    2     In that case, a person may choose to send a fruit basket in order to express sympathy and sadness. Sending such a gift to the recipient shows that someone is thinking of him in his time of sadness.

A fruit basket is an ideal idea for those who aren’t sure what to send as a gift.     3    

So sending a gift basket is a good way to take the guesswork out of choosing a gift for a hard-to-please person.

For the purpose of saving money, a person may choose to make a fruit basket on his own.     4     First, the gift giver needs to locate an attractive basket large enough to hold a variety of fruits and other goodies. Wicker baskets (柳条篮)can be found in discount stores and craft stores. Pretty ribbons and tissue paper can be found in many stores as well.

Then people can fill it with a variety of fresh fruits from the local supermarket or fruit stand. They can then add chocolates and anything else they think the gift recipient would like.     5    

A．Making such a gift isn’t a difficult task.

B．Fruit baskets are traditionally given as gifts.

C．The shipping price will depend on the delivery location.

D．Some family members and friends are difficult to buy for.

E．A fruit basket may be sent when there is sorrow in one’s family.

F．You can order a fruit basket online to send it to your friends or family.

G．It helps to know a bit about the gift recipient’s personality to personalize the fruit basket.

9 . Restless sleepers know that the bedtime struggle is real. They’ve tried everything from meditation apps to white noise machines in their efforts to fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. But could the trick to better sleep lie with your blanket choice? Those who swear by weighted blankets think so.

Bearaby Cotton Napper

Price range:$259 to $279

Available weights: 15 pounds to 25 pounds

A weighted blanket like nothing you’ve ever seen, Bearaby’s braided (编织) blanket is among the best weighted blankets we’ve ever tried. The braided effect is not only extraordinary but it also provides airflow so you can’t get too hot while wrapped up in it, making it a comfortable and popular option.

YnM Weighted Blanket

Price range:$49.90 to $89

Available weights: 5 pounds to 30 pounds

With a 4.6-star rating from over 21,000 reviews, this blanket has been tested by customers and comes out on top. It comes in a ton of fin colors and patterns, plus it has many uses, since the blanket can be used along with a duvet (羽绒被) cover or on its own.

Luna Weighted Blanket

Price range: $99.99 to $169.99

Available weights: 5 pounds to 30 pounds

This 400-thread-count lightweight blanket is made from a natural, sustainable cotton that’s free from any harmful chemicals. It comes with a 365- night money-back guarantee, so if you decide a weighted blanket isn’t for you, you can send it back for a full refund (退款). But you probably won’t want to-this blanket has more than 10,000 5-star reviews.

YnM Duvet Covers

Price range: $89.90 to $179

Available weights: 5 pounds to 30 pounds

This lighter weighted blanket from YnM is perfect for kids and even comes with two inter changeable, machine-washable duvet covers. One cover is soft and cozy to keep your kids warm on cold nights, and the other is made from cooling materials to ensure they don’t wake up sweaty when summer rolls around.

1. What can we learn about Bearaby Cotton Nappor?

A．It can breathe perfectly.	B．It is the lightest blanket.
C．It has various functions.	D．It is the most affordable.

2. What’s probably the major concern for those who choose Luna Weighted Blanket?

A．A full refund.	B．Personal security.
C．A harmless material.	D．Chemical reaction.

3. Which blanket best suits children?

A．Bearaby Cotton Napper.	B．YnM Weighted Blanket.
C．Luna Weighted Blanket.	D．YnM Duvet Covers.