2 . 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.

3 . If you’re feeling in the mood for grilled food but don’t have a barbecue, then deciding what product to purchase can be a bit difficult. So to help you get a better understanding of just some of the choices available, here’s our guide to buying a new BBQ.

Charcoal vs Gas

The first decision is how your BBQ is going to be powered. There are essentially two main choices: the traditional way with charcoal, or the quick and convenient way with gas. For those who get frustrated with the process of lighting coals and waiting for them to reach the desired temperature, then gas is the easy option. It’s clean and gets up to temperature in an instant. But for many, the main fun of a barbecue lies in the back-to-basics cooking that hot coal brings natural barbecue fire. You’ll also find a far greater range of charcoal barbecues.

Size

For anyone who likes to throw a garden party with a busy barbecue at the centre of the action, there are some vast grills (烤架) available. But unless you’re regularly feeding the masses, then these BBQ beasts can be impractical. Smaller meals are better suited to smaller equipment, so be realistic about the size that best suits you.

Open grill or lid

While facing the barbecue selection of your nearest retailer, you’ll notice that some of them have lids. These will usually be round and will make you pay more than the lidless options. But if you want the benefit of being able to cook larger items over a longer period of time, such as a whole chicken, then a lid will be essential.

1. Which BBQ is suitable for Jack, who likes back-to-basics cooking and often invites friends to the garden party?

A．Gas barbecue in small size.	B．Gas barbecue in big size.
C．Charcoal barbecue with big grills.	D．Charcoal barbecue with small grills.

2. What is the difference between the open grill and the one with a lid?

A．The open grill costs more.	B．The open grill looks superior.
C．The open grill is more reliable.	D．The open grill is less suitable for larger items.

3. Which column of the magazine is the passage most likely selected from?

A．Lifestyle.

B．Business.

C．Culture.

D．Sports.

4 . If you’re after a quick snap, if you’re out and about, here are a few brilliant instant cameras to choose from.

Instax Mini 12

Made by Fujifilm. the Instax Mini series of cameras is ideal for taking quick snaps and getting high-quality credited card sized photos. The Mini com with built-in flash, a close-up lens and selfie lens for talking those perfect shots. The camera comes in a range of bright colors, including sky blue and clay white.

Polaroid Go

Famous for their cameras, Polaroid still makes instant cameras in the modern day, with a classic look. The Go comes with autofocus as well as a self timer for effectively capturing the moment and producing quality Polaroid photographs for you to keep. It also comes in a range of funky colors, if all black or white isn’t your preference.

Instax Mini Evo

The Mini Evo combined camera and printer is a compact device with a 28mm lens that’s capable of letting you review and edit photos before printing them. Also featured is a back 2.7-inch LCD screen for viewing what you’re shooting and the ability to print from your phone via Bluetooth.

Instax Mini 40

Coming just in a single but vintage black design, the Insax Mini 40 is a solid option for quick instant snaps, with a one-touch selfie mode and a more traditional looking camera, fixed with a 60mm lens. It’s also small enough to fit comfortably in your burn bag or pocket to take a quick snap if you’re out and about.

1. What do Instax Mini 12 and Polaroid Go have in common?

A．Both have selfie lens.	B．Both have optional colors.
C．Both are in small size.	D．Both have a classic look

2. If you wish to print photos in your smartphone through a camera, which model is suitable?

A．Instax Mini 12.	B．Polaroid Go.
C．Instax Mini Evo.	D．Instax Mini 40

3. What is the unique feature of Instax Mini 40?

A．The built-in flash.	B．The photo-editing function.
C．The autofocus function.	D．The single black design.

5 . 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

6 . The first show to kick off London fashion week (LFW) on Thursday night had all the usual elements you’d expect — a long runway with pumping music, models in towering heels and surprise celebrity appearances causing the front row to take out their phones. However, there was one particular point of difference: the cast, including the model Erin O’Connor and TV presenter Miquita Oliver, were all wearing secondhand clothes.

The show, Oxfam Fashion Fighting Poverty, was the third time the nonprofit has taken part in London fashion week. All the clothes came from Oxfam’s own stores and were styled by the British stylist Bay Garnett. Every look was available to buy on eBay after the show, helping to raise funds for the charity.

Garnett is a pioneer of secondhand fashion. For Thursday night’s show, Garnett said she started the process by thinking about different types of tribes. Working through stock at Oxfam’s 50,000 sq ft storehouse in West Yorkshire, Garnett narrowed down what she wanted to feature by thinking about different types of tribes. “There has to be some type of character within the clothing, then I piece it together. So there’s goths (哥特人), the 60s, Americana, it’s a real mix.” Garnett cleverly created a variety of looks that would still appeal to a wide variety of cohorts (群体).

The show, which was full to capacity, reflects the growing interest in pre-loved fashion. According to GlobalData, the clothes resale market in the UK grew by 149% between 2016 and 2022. It is forecast to rise by 67. 5% from 2022 to 2026. A spokesperson for Oxfam says its main clothing categories including womenswear and menswear are having the bestselling year of the last six, with year on year growth of more than 20%.

Garnett, who started her career in fashion in the 90s, said, “Buying secondhand is a form of activism. We’re in a climate emergency so why wouldn’t younger generations buy secondhand? A sustainable option is now cool.”

1. What was the feature of Thursday night’s LFW’s opening show?

A．It was aimed to promote the fast fashion.

B．Many celebrities and models were present.

C．The cast were wearing secondhand fashion.

D．The sound and visual effects were impressive.

2. Why did Garnett create a variety of looks for the show?

A．To attract a broader audience.

B．To promote unity among tribes.

C．To make the tribes better known.

D．To turn them into a bigger character.

3. What do the data in Paragraph 4 indicate?

A．UK’s broad categories of fashion.

B．An increase in people’s earnings.

C．A huge demand for fashion models.

D．Secondhand’s growing popularity.

4. What are Garnett’s words in the last paragraph aimed at?

A．Explaining a rule.	B．Making a summary.
C．Offering a suggestion.	D．Providing evidence.

7 . 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 of good value.

C．It’s of little use.

4. How does the woman sound?

A．Interested.

B．Bored.

C．Upset.

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

A．Place an order.

B．Recommend a product.

C．Reduce a price.

2. What will the man do with a video camera?

A．Record his travels.

B．Use it for a class.

C．Send it as a gift.

3. What does the woman say about the Sepler 83?

A．It is highly praised.

B．It is a new model.

C．It is easy to use.

9 . 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.