2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Which company makes the product?

A．Geo-World Games.

B．ThinkSmart Toys.

C．GeoSmart.

2. What can listeners do with the product now?

A．Paint pictures.

B．Book flights.

C．Play games.

3. How many units were sold in the first year?

A．Three million.

B．Six million.

C．Twelve million.

4. Which size of the product is the most popular with customers?

A．Book-sized.

B．TV-sized.

C．Phone-sized.

6 . Our economy runs on consumption, especially during the holidays—we as consumers are overwhelmed by emails and ads about the newest holiday gifts. Buying a brand new gift for a loved one, we may feel generous and not feel the environmental impact. But with millions of people doing the same, the resources spent really add up.

Journalist Annalise Griffin recommends people rethink the value of gift-giving and shop in an effective eco-friendly way.

A gift doesn’t have to be expensive, says Griffin. In the holiday shopping rash, it’s easy to forget why we give in the first place. She thinks it’s wise to adopt a more open-minded approach. For instance, pack a gift box with homemade cookies or get the whole family in on the act of paring down by tie-dyeing（扎染）white clothes from a local secondhand store. They may not be pricey but the love behind it counts.

As for green shopping, Griffin practices her way of buying used items instead of new ones. She mentions several websites and online communities where people can buy, give away or trade secondhand items. Her go-to for shopping for clothes and housing items include the more familiar eBay and Poshmark. For vintage（复古）goods, she recommends shopgoodwill. com.

Whether we’re making a commitment to cutting out extra spending or showing concern for the environment, it’s vital to share our ideas with the loved ones. It may be hard to convince a teenager not to buy the latest iPhone, so having these conversations early on can go a long way.

1. What is the author’s purpose of writing Paragraph 1?

A．To clarify the meaning of holiday consumption.

B．To argue for the use of emails and advertisements.

C．To raise the problem brought by gift shopping.

D．To complain about waste in our everyday life.

2. What does the underlined phrase “paring down” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?

A．Reducing the expenses.	B．Protecting the environment.
C．Spending the holidays.	D．Sharing the housework.

3. Which gift is Griffin most likely to recommend?

A．A brand new suitcase.	B．A secondhand book.
C．An expensive vintage bag.	D．An outdated iPhone.

4. What message does the author seem to convey in the passage?

A．Without gifts, without love.	B．Great gifts always look cheap.
C．Bargaining matters when you shop.	D．Give meaningful gifts without buying new.

7 . 2021 Holiday Shopping Guide

Books

Many Americans say they are reading more, according to a survey from market research firm Statista. Amazon’s “Find a Gift” section makes shopping there even easier, but independent booksellers are working hard to keep up, offering sidewalk pickup and sometimes even free shipping, and they’re known for offering booklovers personalized, thoughtful recommendations. Find a store near you at indiebound.org.

Bicycles

Bikes were one of the hottest items of the past year, thanks in part to closed gyms around the country. In fact, for months, specialty shops were sold out of all but the priciest specialty rides, so if a two-wheeler tops your wish list, start shopping soon, before supplies come short again. If you’re not particularly handy, look to buy from a locally owned shop, where you can get a bike that’s already fixed together rather than a box full of parts.

Workout Items

Also in short supply this year: hand weights, kettlebells, and other popular workout items. They may still be hard to find or crazy expensive, so consider other health helpers such as exercise bands or jump ropes or shopping at less-obvious suppliers, such as T. J. Maxx, supermarkets, or even Home Depot, where we found such items in a variety of bright colors.

Master Classes

It’s always a good time to learn something new. You can get a virtual seat in a class with a top professional in a variety of fields, such as ballet with famous dancer Misty Copeland, fiction writing with children's novelist R. L. Stine, or scientific thinking with Neil deGrasse Tyson. Find them and other pros at masterclass.com, which charges $180 per series.

1. What possibly made bikes the hot sale of last year?

A．Closed shops.

B．Gym’s shutdown.

C．Limited supplies.

D．Shopping inconvenience.

2. What is special about Master Classes?

A．Classes taken online.	B．$180 for all classes.
C．A requirement of art background.	D．Learning from the best scientists.

3. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To advertise fitness equipment.	B．To encourage holiday production.
C．To make shopping recommendations.	D．To warn against the trap of shopping.