4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How much did the picture sell for at last?

A．$3.8 million.

B．$2 million.

C．$1.8 million.

2. Who did Georges Remi give the original drawing to?

A．A famous editor.

B．A young reporter.

C．A 7-year-old boy.

3. What can be seen in the original picture?

A．A blue lotus floating.

B．A man in a vase.

C．A dog behind the vase.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the man think he is like?

A．Loving.

B．Gentle.

C．Happy.

2. How many red roses is the man buying?

A．Five.

B．Six.

C．Ten.

8 . 听下面一段长材料，回答以下小题。
1. What does the woman intend to do?

A．Develop some photos.

B．Get photos digitized.

C．Beautify the photos.

2. How much does the woman need to pay?

A．$300.

B．$240.

C．$150.

3. Why is a cardboard box recommended?

A．It is stronger.

B．It is cheaper.

C．It is lighter.

4. Where does the conversation probably take place?

A．In a photo studio.

B．In a post office.

C．In an advertising company.

9 . “Few articles change owners more frequently than clothes. They travel downwards from grade to grade in the social scale with remarkable regularity,” wrote the journalist Adolphe Smith in 1877 as he traced a coat’s journey in the last century: cleaned, repaired and resold repeatedly; cut down into a smaller item; eventually recycled into new fabric. But with the improvement in people’s living standards, that model is mind-boggling in the era of fast fashion. The average British customer buys four items a month. And it is reported that 350,000 tonnes of used but still wearable clothes go to landfills in the UK each year.

Yet the gradual revival of the second-hand trade has gathered pace in the past few years. At fashion website Asos, sales of vintage clothes (古董衫) have risen by 92%. Clothing was once worn out of necessity, and now it is simply a way of life. Busy families sell used items on eBay, teenagers trade on Depop and some fashion people offer designer labels on Vestiaire Collective. Strikingly, it has become big enough business that mainstream retailers (零售商) want a slice of the action.

For some buyers and sellers, the switch to the second-hand is born of financial difficulties. Only a few have become worried about the impact of their shopping habit on the planet. But the shift is only a partial solution. Some people worry that some mainstream brands may “greenwash” — using second-hand goods to improve their image, rather than engaging more seriously with sustainability.

However, the biggest concern may be that people keep buying because they know they can resell goods, still chasing the pleasure of the next purchase but with an eased conscience (愧疚). Boohoo, a powerful fast fashion company, has seen sales and profits rise, despite concerns about environmental problems in its supply chain that led to an investigation last year.

A new Netflix series, Worn Stories, documents the emotional meanings that clothes can have: Each old item is full of memories. Actually, a handbag from a grandmother and a scarf passed on by a father are both valuable for us. A love of style is not a bad or an unimportant thing. But a committed relationship is better than a quick flash. Can we learn to appreciate our own old clothes as well as others’?

1. What does the word “mind-boggling” underlined in paragraph 1 probably mean?

A．Unbelievable.

B．Popular.

C．Reasonable.

D．Influential.

2. With the business mentioned in paragraph 2, the author wants to show _______.

A．old clothes are more popular than new pieces

B．the online second-hand markets are booming

C．the fashion world begins to favor vintage clothes

D．many clothing brands are innovative in their new products

3. How does the second-hand trade impact people according to paragraph 4?

A．It makes people feel free to pursue fast fashion.

B．It makes people more cautious about their budgets.

C．It encourages people to choose eco-friendly clothes.

D．It pushes people to be more engaged with sustainability.

4. Which of the following views does Worn Stories advocate?

A．Old items have lost favor with the public.

B．Old items are worthy of being long cherished.

C．Older generations attach great importance to old items.

D．Older generations care about the quality of their clothes.

10 . When it comes to choosing the best travel gifts, there are many options. No matter the occasion, or the traveler, we’ve rounded up some travel gifts from brands we love, so you can find something for you or your friends.

Ralph Lauren travel set

This Ralph Lauren travel set is a travel accessory (配件) you’ll use again and again. It comes with a small pillow, a soft eye mask and a large shawl that can be used as a blanket-all made from cashmere(羊绒).

$471 At Farfetch

$395 At Ralph Lauren

Canada Goose Trillium Parka

For winter travel, a thick, packable coat is a necessity. The Canada Goose Trillium parka is built for extreme cold but is by no means baggy, and actually has a slimming effect. It has a chin guard to protect the neck from cold air, inside pockets, and a removable jacket, giving your friends some style options.

$1, 650 At Canada Goose

Bellroy Tech Kit

Every organized traveler needs a good tech kit. We like Bellroy’s because it has many pockets that will fit any size wire and offer a safe place to store AirPods, portable chargers, and work-from-anywhere accessories like a mouse or Wi-Fi extender.

$59 At Amazon

$69 At Bellroy

Té Company Tea set

The Té Company Tea set is a perfect starter packet for those looking to expand their tea taste. It has seven different flavours and includes detailed instructions on the tea-making process to guide your friends toward the perfect cup.

$55 At Food52

$65 At eBay

1. What do the first two travel gifts have in common?

A．They are easy to remove.	B．They are made from cashmere.
C．They can keep people warm.	D．They help people look slimmer.

2. How much do you pay at least for a gift to keep electronics in order?

A．$55.

B．$59.

C．$65.

D．$69.

3. Who is the text intended for?

A．Travelers.

B．Tea lovers.

C．Salesmen.

D．Fashion designers.