1 . 语法填空

Most people who come to visit the U. S. are     1     (surprise) when they notice the price on the price tag is not always what they     2     (charge). This is because the price doesn’t have the tax included, so they have to pay for that     3     (additional).

This is not what foreigners are used to, as in many other countries taxes are in the price     4     customers don’t have to think about additional costs when     5     (buy) something. In the U. S. sometimes the increase in the price is not so impressive, but sometimes     6     they’re buying turns out to be much more expensive than expected. Taxes apply to everyone, including     7     (local) and foreigners, so foreigners are confused about why they don’t declare the total price. Foreigners get used     8     that in their own countries, so they would probably like it more if the declared prices included the tax as well.

However, it is attractive for stores to display     9     (low) prices than they actually are, and it makes more customers     10     (think) that they are not paying too much for certain products. But as we all know, sometimes the tax can almost double the price.

2 . Shopping therapy （疗 法）is the practice of using the shopping experience to help overcome depression or other emotional problems.     1     Actually, it really works.

    2     One of the most obvious things is the enjoyment people get from the items they buy. When people shop, they often buy things they really care about on some level. For example, when people come home with a new shirt or a new computer, they assume that the item is going to improve their lives in some way. This can help reduce many feelings of unhappiness.

    3     Some experts think humans are linked with the need to constantly achieve and fight for improvement. People make a decision to buy something, and then actually follow through this plan. This is one way people can take action to directly change their own lives for the better.

People who don't actually have any money to buy things still benefit from shopping therapy. For them, simply browsing （浏览）can be a nice experience. That's because it helps them form future shopping plans.     4    

The simple act of leaving home and spending time around other humans is another possible reason for the effectiveness of shopping therapy.     5     Many people even use shopping as a specific social activity by bringing friends along with them and turning the process into a pleasant one.

A．So why not shop until you start feeling better?

B．So how do people benefit from shopping therapy?

C．These plans offer great expectation and hope in their life.

D．Many people shop for this reason without even realizing it.

E．People can have the feeling of achievement after shopping.

F．Many people have gone into debt due to shopping addiction.

G．There is sometimes a sense of community in the shopping experience.

3 . How much is the painting worth now?

A．$2,000.

B．$2 million.

C．$30 million.

4 . 短文改错

When I was in high school, most of my friends had bicycle. I hoped I could also have it. One day I saw a second-hand bicycle, that was only one hundred yuan. I asked my father the money, and he said he could only give me half of the money. I should earn the other half by myself. So I went to sell newspapers after the school. My father was pleasing when I showed him the money a month late. He gave me the other fifty. You can imagine how happily I felt when I ride to school on my own bicycle.

5 . What does the man probably do?

A．A cook.

B．A waiter.

C．A fisherman.

6 . Where does the conversation probably take place?

A．In a bank

B．At a ticket office

C．On the train

7 . 补全对话：根据对话内容，从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
Mr.Rose；May I see a hat，please？
Salesman：    1    
Mr.Rose:I'm，sorry.I don't know.
Salesman:Let me see.You take size6.    2    
Mr.Rose:Brown，please.
Salesman:Here are some nice brown hats.    3     It's a good one.
Mr.Rose:Yes.I like this one.    4     How much is it？
Salesman:It's 9 pounds.    5    
Mr.Rose:Yes，thank you.
选项
A.What color hat do you want？
B.Try this hat on.
C.The brown hat doesn't go well with you
D.It goes well with my coat
E.It's too expensive
F.What size do you want？
G.Do you want me to put it in a box？

8 . What was the normal price of the T-shirt?

A．$15.

B．$30.

C．$50.

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

A．Furniture.

B．Garden supplies.

C．An apartment.

2. Why does the man want to sell his belongings?

A．He needs money.

B．He is moving.

C．He likes new things.

3. How is the man going to pay?

A．By check.

B．In cash.

C．By credit card.

10 . What is the probable relationship between the speakers?

A．Teacher and student.

B．Salesgirl and customer.

C．Husband and wife.