1 . 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the man doing?

A．Asking for some information.

B．Making an explanation.

C．Giving an interview.

2. What insurance is the man likely to buy now?

A．Car insurance.

B．Life insurance.

C．House insurance.

3. What will the man do next?

A．Ask questions.

B．Read some terms.

C．Fill in a form.

3 . With brand new products constantly emerging, it can be hard to keep track of what things to sell in 2023. The secret to selling new popular products is to find winning products before they become mainstream. So if you’re looking for the best new products of 2023 before your competitors discover them, read on.

Smart temperature sensors   

   

With most countries having four seasons in a year, smart temperature sensors will surely attract customers from around the globe. People can use the sensor to check the temperature, humidity level, etc. Then, they can share this data with other smart devices that regulate the temperature in their room (smart heaters, curtains, etc.). The rich functionality makes it one of the best products to sell in 2023.

Biomagnetic ear stickers     

We’d never imagined a day when earrings would help you improve blood circulation (循环), but that day has come. Biomagnetic ear stickers put pressure on your ears and stimulate blood flow. It’s said that magnets can also help with weight loss. However, be sure not to make any claims about how much weight your customers will lose. Not making definitive claims is a common practice in fitness and health care to avoid legal action.

Reusable straws     

Reusable straws make a great product, especially if you have an eco-friendly product store. You can position the product as good for the environment while protecting marine life from plastic waste. Remember: a business that makes the world a better place is the best kind of business.

1. What makes smart temperature sensors get popular?

A．Being self-operating.	B．Being eco-friendly.
C．Being multi-functional.	D．Being money-saving.

2. Why might people choose biomagnetic ear stickers?

A．To monitor health.	B．To boost blood flow.
C．To sharpen hearing.	D．To lower blood pressure.

3. Who is the text intended for?

A．Product designers.	B．Storekeepers.
C．Fashion customers.	D．Environmentalists.

4 . Changing the wording about expiration dates (保质期) on food items of easily going bad — which is currently unregulated (缺乏监管) and widely variable — could help reduce food waste, according to a new Cornell University study.

This work results from the “wild west” landscape of food date labels which is expected to be driven, to a large extent, by manufacturers’ (制造商) strong wish to sell more products. It is important for both the government’s decisions regarding date labels and the market impacts of reducing food waste.

A survey of consumers found that certain wording — “best by,” as opposed to “best if used by,” for example — had the possibility to reduce food waste, but that result differed depending on the type of food in question. The easier food is to go bad, the more likely it is to be thrown away.

“There are no practical rules about food date labels in the U.S. If you go into the yogurt section at a U.S. grocery store, you would see various date labels — ‘use by’, ‘best by’, ‘best if used by’, ‘fresh by’, or ‘sell by’, etc. Some consumers might smell the food to see if it is still good, while others might just look at the date label and drop it,” said Rickard, leader of the study team. “And the truth is that these date labels are not food safety dates; they’re just food quality dates.”

The 15 food items selected for the survey, including bread, cookies, chicken, packaged salad greens and canned soup, all typically use date labels with different wording variations. Survey results showed an increase in throwing intentions with the “use by” and the “sell by” date label, inferring that food with these date labels was more often thrown and replaced. So they think that the word “use” spoke more directly to the food safety impact of consuming food past the date listed on the package, and could therefore lead to an increase in food waste. However, the wording “best by” seemed to refer only to food quality beyond a certain date and led to less waste.

1. What is probably the main reason for so many date labels in the U.S.?

A．The government wants to monitor the market.

B．The producers intend to increase the food sales.

C．The sellers tend to meet the needs of consumers.

D．The manufacturers hope to ensure the food quality.

2. Which wording on the date labels may help reduce food waste?

A．“Best by”.

B．“Sell by”.

C．“Use by”.

D．“Best if used by”.

3. Why is the yogurt section at a grocery store mentioned?

A．To solve a problem.	B．To give a warning.
C．To offer some advice.	D．To prove a fact.

4. What might be the best title for the text?

A．Similar Date Labels Mislead Shoppers

B．Words Matter in Food Safety Messaging

C．The Correct View of Consumption Is Important

D．The U.S. Is Taking Measures to Reduce Food Waste

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

A．It has a car park.

B．It is often crowded.

C．It is near a bus station.

2. Why does the woman suggest going to the supermarket?

A．Because it will get crowded later on.

B．Because it is close to their home.

C．Because there is a lot of paint to choose.

3. What did the speakers discuss last night?

A．Where to buy the paint.

B．What color paint to buy.

C．Whether to buy the paint.

4. What will the speakers do first?

A．Shop for food.

B．Have dinner.

C．Buy the paint.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why was the new piece of furniture so cheap?

A．It was very dirty.

B．All the legs were weak.

C．The back had a small problem.

2. What color is the old sofa?

A．Yellow.

B．Green.

C．White.

3. What does the man say about the woman?

A．She is not very neat.

B．She doesn`t like the white color.

C．She often finds things at discounted prices.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where is the woman going first?

A．To a supermarket.

B．To the office.

C．To a party.

2. What kind of ice cream will the woman buy?

A．The banana one.

B．The chocolate one.

C．The strawberry one.

3. What will the man do tomorrow?

A．Make pancakes.

B．Have a party.

C．Buy strawberries.