1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What do we know about the man?

A．He is hard-working.

B．He likes making things.

C．He paid $50 for the bookcase.

2. What did the man do in the end?

A．He told a joke.

B．He made a future plan.

C．He asked the woman for help.

2 . What is the woman going to do?

A．Pay for the shoes.

B．Go to the shoe shop.

C．Borrow money from the man.

3 . Want to pick up an impressive piece of artwork from the comfort of your sofa? Check out our pick of art dealers and upcoming auctions (拍卖) online.

FOREST GALLERY

For the past four decades, West Sussex based Forest Gallery has shown a selection of modern and traditional artwork from both British and international artists. Hundreds of artworks are available to purchase online, with free UK delivery for purchases over £250. forestgallery.com

SISTER7

The very first women’s gallery in Darwin, Australia, Sister7 is an aboriginal women’s art gallery that features painted works from 17 professional artists. Sister7 provides a respectable platform for the artists to share both their work and their ancient stories. All artworks can be purchased via the website at sister7.gallery.com

UPRISE ART

A self-described, ‘gallery for the next generation of art collectors’, Uprise Art focuses on eye-catching modern pieces from new New York artists. It features a varied media collection from works on paper to large-size sculptures, plus an ‘Art Under $800’ section for those new to art or looking for a range for gifting. upriseart.com

IMPRESSIONIST & MODERN ART

Sotheby’s London online auction features paintings, sculptures and works on paper from 19th-and 20th-century artists. Browse and bid (投标) via Sotheby’s website or app at 1 p.m. on 7 April. There’s also a ‘Buy Now’ section for those who prefer not to bid. sothebys.com

MODERN BRITISH & 20TH CENTURY ART

Expect to be overwhelmed (压倒) by the choice of Modern British and 20th-century artworks in this two-part auction. The first is a live online auction; the second is a timed auction. Bid via the free live online service, or phone bidding at 10 a.m. on 20 April or 6 p.m. on 25 April. sworder.co.uk

1. Which dealer is your best choice if you’re interested in artworks but unfamiliar with it?

A．SISTER 7.	B．UPRISE ART.
C．FOREST GALLARY.	D．IMPRESSIONIST & MODERN ART.

2. What can we learn from the passage?

A．All artworks are available to purchase via forestgallery.com.

B．You will purchase whatever artworks you want at sister7.gallery.com.

C．MODERN BRITISH & 20TH CENTURY ART is a good choice to purchase a gift.

D．IMPRESSIONIST & MODERN ART offers customers who don’t like bid another choice.

3. What’s the purpose of the text?

A．To persuade readers to purchase artwork.

B．To recommend popular artworks to readers.

C．To introduce art online and auctions offline.

D．To give readers information to pick up artworks.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the man buying?

A．A sweater.

B．A jacket.

C．A shirt.

2. When can the man return the clothing?

A．Within half a month.

B．Within one month.

C．Within one and a half months.

5 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

My wife is addicted to shopping on the Internet.     1     seems that she can’t stop herself from clicking with the mouse. Let me tell you what happened last night. It was the     2     (three) time that she had shopped online for hours. I had already asked her     3     (think) twice before buying anything,     4     my wife ignored what I said and replied     5     (confident), “With the Chinese New Year     6     (approach), preparation is necessary. Besides, I haven’t bought things on the Internet     7     a whole week.” Hearing her words, I was really speechless.

In most cases, the things she bought     8     (be) not good value for money. Maybe she just enjoys the process of buying online.

With the development of technology, online shopping is becoming more and more convenient. In the meanwhile, it causes a range of     9     (problem). People are easily attracted by the discount. So how to keep a good state of mind in front of temptation is     10     important lesson many people need to learn.

6 . What color smartphone does the man want?

A．Golden.

B．Light blue.

C．Black.

8 . Which is the nearest place to buy a street map?

A．The supermarket.

B．The grocery store.

C．The bookshop.

9 . Where are the speakers most probably?

A．In an office.

B．In a shopping mall.

C．At the seaside.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What color pants did the man try on first?

A．Gray.

B．Yellow.

C．Black.

2. How much will the man pay?

A．$ 70.

B．$ 72.

C．$ 80.