| A．In the library. | B．In the bookstore. | C．In the classroom. |
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1. TV VOICE PRO AIR is aimed at ________.
| A．TV designers |
| B．hearing specialists |
| C．people with hearing difficulty |
| D．wearers of digital hearing aids |
| A．enjoy TV even over 35 feet from his/her house |
| B．listen to TV clearly at whatever volume |
| C．improve his/her hearing ability in daily life |
| D．watch more TV programs |
| A．You need to place a special order for it if you have severe hearing loss. |
| B．You need to pay $50 for its shipping if you buy it in 2021. |
| C．You can get a discount as long as you use Gift Voucher Code. |
| D．You can get your money back within 30 days if dissatisfied with it. |
| A．The man’s co-worker. | B．A customer. | C．A shop assistant. |
4 . I don’t remember the exact date I met Marty for the first time. Like a lot of people who want to get through a checkout line, I found my thoughts on speed, nothing more. The line I was standing in wasn’t moving as quickly as I wanted, and I glanced toward the cashier, who was busy receiving money from customers.
He was an old man in his sixties. I thought, well, it probably took him a little longer to get the jobs done. For the next few minutes I watched him. He greeted every customer before he began scanning the goods they were purchasing. Sure, his words were the usual, “How’s it going?” But he did something different—he actually listened to people. Then he would respond to what they had said and talk with them briefly.
I thought it was strange, but I guessed I had grown accustomed to people asking me how I was doing simply out of a conversation without thinking. Usually, after a while, you don't give any thought to the question and just say something back quietly.
This old cashier seemed sincere about wanting to know how people were feeling. Meanwhile, the high-tech cash register rang up their purchases and he announced what they owed. When customers handed money to him, he pushed the appropriate keys, the cash drawer popped open, and he counted out their change.
Then magic happened.
He placed the change in his left hand, walked around the counter to the customers, and extended his right hand in an act of friendship. As their hands met, the old cashier looked the customers in the eyes. “I want to thank you for shopping here today,” he told them. “You have a great day. Bye-bye.” The looks on the faces of the customers were priceless.
Now it was my turn. I glanced down at the name tag on his red waistcoat, the kind experienced Wal-Mart cashier wore. It read, “Marty.”
Marty told me how much I owed and I handed him some money. The next thing I knew he was standing beside me, offering his right hand and holding my change in his left hand. His kind eyes locked onto mine. Smiling, and with a firm handshake...
1. While the author in the checkout line, she felt_______.| A．comfortable | B．warm | C．impatient | D．embarrassed |
| A．show their politeness |
| B．talk about unimportant topics |
| C．find a person to talk to |
| D．show their happiness to see him |
| A．he spent as much time as possible serving customers |
| B．he was patient with all the questions from customers |
| C．he showed particular interest in customers’ personal life |
| D．he expressed his sincerity while giving back the change |
| A．Many people would possibly become regular customers of Marty. |
| B．Marty was a talkative man in his daily life. |
| C．The author looked down upon the old in their sixties. |
| D．Every customer would be satisfied with Marty’s behaviour. |
5 . Because travel is as much about the journey as the destination, the right accessories((配件) make a difference to the jet-setters on your gift list.
Noise-canceling headphones
Few things are more needed by travelers than a quality pair of noise-canceling headphones. The Bose Noise Cancelling Wireless Bluetooth Headphones 700 has 11 levels of noise canceling power so you can control your environment as needed, and four microphones that pick up and separate your voice so you can still take calls, even in a noisy airport. In addition, it offers one-touch access to Google Assistant or Alexa, and 20 hours of battery life, which should get you almost anywhere in the world on a single charge (充电).
Purchase: via AMAZON.COM $399
Multi-purpose jacket
Sure, jackets are a great way to add a layer of warmth — but that's just about any traditional jacket with two front pockets. If the traveler on your list is a techie, he or she will be excited with the Baubax bomber jacket 2.0. which has 25 features to ensure everything stays organized and readily available. It comes with built-in neck pillow, travel footrest, eye mask, travel blanket, battery-charger pocket, bottle opener... and 12 pockets to place your tablet, phone, sunglasses and passport. Yes, 12...
Purchase: via BAUBAX.COM S238
Motion-sickness relief
There's a new choice for the traveler who suffers motion sickness. Reliefband 1.5, a drug-free wristband (腕带) that uses patented, clinically proven, FDA-cleared technology to treat motion sickness. The wristband works by stimulating the nerve at the underside of the wrist with gentle pulses. It works for travel by plane, train, boat, or car, as well as for virtual reality gaming, amusement park rides, and even morning sickness.
Purchase: via AIMAZON.COM $94.99
1. What’s the extra function of “Noise-canceling headphones”?| A．It’s of high quality. | B．It’s noise-free. |
| C．It keeps a phone call clear. | D．It can access Google Assistant easily. |
| A．its ability to keep warm | B．its up-to-date design |
| C．its ability to store things | D．its affordable price |
| A．It is a new choice for the traveler. | B．It’s a smart wearable device. |
| C．It can cure any sickness. | D．It’s a newly-invented pill. |
6 . The tough economy is bringing new shoppers to the secondhand market.Plato's Closet in Charlotte,NC is a private company,which mainly buys and sells used clothes.While Charlotte has outstanding secondhand stores offering high-end and graceful brands for women,most of their stock applies to adults.Plato's closet targets teens and those in their 20s.
Plato's Closet,with stores in Matthews and the university area,sells clothes and accessories（装饰品）that are currently popular at about one third the retail（零售）prices.
The two hottest brands,for buying and selling,are Hollister and Abercrombie & Fitch.Even though the offerings tend to be suitable for young people,there are a variety of shoppers at Plato's Closet of varying ages.Women in their 30s,40s,and older could easily find a purse,jacket or piece of jewelry they like.
If you are selling
Unlike higher-end resale stores which usually work on consignment（寄售）,Plato's Closet buys on the spot.
Items can be gently used,but must be in very good condition.
Clothes should be less than two years old and styles should be the same as those still being sold at the shopping center.
There is no negotiation;prices are set company-wide.If what you sell amounts to $30 or less,they'll give you cash.More than that,you'll get a Visa cash card.
Secondhand success
Don't get discouraged if you can't find something on your first trip.Resale shops are always getting new lists of goods and change their styles with each season.
Be sure to check each piece carefully before buying.
Price comparison
Jackets: New York & Company black blazer,$12; retail: $37.
Pants: Express Editor-style pants,$12; retail: $69.90.
Shoes: Nine West black peep-toe pumps,$12; retail: $89.
Jewelry: Necklaces,$3-$5; retail: $18-$30.
1. Plato's Closet is different from other secondhand stores in that .| A．its offerings are more expensive |
| B．its target customers are young people |
| C．its stock mainly applies to female adults |
| D．it only offers high-end brands for women |
| A．are surely paid by cash | B．can bargain with buyers |
| C．should sell on consignment | D．should make sure it's in good condition |
| A．57.9 dollars | B．15 dollars |
| C．77 dollars | D．25 dollars. |
