1 . Is looking fashionable more important than being comfortable? Many people seem to think so, judging (判断) by the things they wear. But fashion is not everything. It is more important to be a healthy and good person.
People go to great lengths to be fashionable. Some people think they have to have a certain body type, so they go on extreme, unhealthy diets in order to change their bodies. In addition, many women wear uncomfortable fashions, such as high-heeled shoes that cause pain to their feet, and tight body shapers that limit blood flow. Men and women alike spend time and money on products that change their natural hair color or hairstyle. Some people even spend several hours a day in front of a mirror. Is fashion so important that people spend so much time and effort changing what they look like?
If the purpose of fashion is to make a person feel good, it does not make sense that he or she would go through so much discomfort to be fashionable. Fashion should not come first. People should put their health and positive image in the first place. What people wear does not say anything about their personalities. Instead of spending hours choosing a dress, perhaps you should call your friends and do something together, such as playing soccer or badminton. Instead of going on strict diets and forcing yourself to stay hungry, why not eat some healthy foods and then exercise? By doing these things, you can keep a healthy lifestyle and truly grow as a person.
1. Why does the author include questions in the text?| A．To enrich the content. | B．To introduce a new topic. |
| C．To present different ideas. | D．To encourage readers to think. |
| A．The fact about fashion industry. | B．Reasons why fashion is important. |
| C．The price to pay for being fashionable. | D．Products popular with fashion followers. |
| A．Going skiing with friends. | B．Starting a new diet with a friend. |
| C．Changing hairstyles every week. | D．Shopping for fashionable clothes. |
| A．To introduce the latest fashion trends. |
| B．To tell readers how to remain fashionable. |
| C．To advise readers to value health over fashion. |
| D．To show readers advantages and disadvantages of dieting. |
1. Where does the conversation most probably take place?
| A．In a store. | B．In a bar. | C．In a restaurant. |
| A．His wife. | B．His son. | C．His daughter. |
| A．4 yuan. | B．8 yuan. | C．16 yuan. |
3 . Thousands of people waited in line for hours until 10: 30 am for the grand opening of the Haikou International Duty Free City Shopping Complex (建筑群) — the world’s largest stand-alone duty-free facility.
Located near the key transportation center of Haikou along the northern coast of the island province of Hainan, the shopping area covers an area of 280,000 square meters and features more than 800 notable brands, including five global firsts and more than 50 stores with the world’s latest concept designs.
In 2021, about one in two travelers to the tropical island visited duty-free shops and one in six purchased offshore duty-free goods. As a result, duty free sales in Hainan accounted for about half of the province’s tourism revenue of the year.
Chen Lin, 37, from Jinan, Shandong, was visiting Hainan with her family and found herself attracted to all the shopping options. “The newly opened complex provides adequate stocks of latest products. What’s more, like us, tourists can purchase duty-free goods at good prices. With convenience and favorable policy, an increasing number of customers from outside Hainan will be attracted to come here,” Chen said.
The large complex brings local cultural forces to the front. The facility’s architectural shape is based on the begonia (秋海棠) flower and incorporates elements such as Haikou’s natural characteristics and ocean culture.
Han Yamei, 48, a local, visited the shopping complex and was amazed by its numerous brands and creative design. She couldn’t help asking her daughter to take photos of her. Han said the opening will not only bring shoppers a beautiful experience, but also give a boost to the local economy, adding that, “It’s located next to Xinhai Port, which is very convenient for visitors by ship to come and shop.”
1. What were so many people waiting to do according to paragraph 1?| A．Sell foreign goods. | B．Visit unique buildings. |
| C．Perform a show. | D．Attend an important ceremony. |
| A．Income. | B．Resort. | C．Spending. | D．Administration. |
| A．Local customs. | B．Duty-free goods. | C．Natural scenery. | D．Pleasant climate. |
| A．It is of little value. | B．It requires further proof. |
| C．It is praiseworthy. | D．It is against her guess. |
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1. How many colors of leather dress shoes does Kevin own?| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
| A．They make him feel more comfortable. | B．He met his wife while buying them |
| C．. They are made to last. | D．They make him attractive. |
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1. What kind of flowers does the man order?
| A．A dozen red carnations. | B．A dozen yellow carnations. | C．A dozen pink roses. |
| A．No.84, WM Street. | B．No.48, MW Road. | C．No.84, MW Street. |
| A．Call him to confirm the information. |
| B．Call before delivering the flowers. |
| C．Help him write a letter. |
| A．The flowers are for the man's mom. |
| B．The man will pay for the flowers in cash. |
| C．The flowers will be delivered to the man's home. |
6 . Amazon is opening its 12th high-tech convenience store Tuesday in New York. The spot will be the first of the chain to allow customers to pay with cash. The move comes with growing resistance against cashless stores, which critics say refuse to serve people who don’t have bank accounts.
At other locations of the store, shoppers enter by scanning the Amazon Go app. That's still the case for customers paying with a credit card, but people paying with cash will have an “entry associate” scan them through the turnstiles (旋转栅门). Once they’re finished, those shoppers will check out with an Amazon Go employee and receive a paper receipt. Cashless customers can still walk out by scanning a phone that has the Amazon Go app at the turnstiles. Customers using the Go app can exit without waiting and get a digitized receipt.
The 1,300-square-foot New York store-the first Amazon Go store on the East Coast-will offer prepared foods, such as sandwiches and salads, It will also have Amazon Meal Kits and locally made options.
Amazon says it will begin accepting cash at its other Go stores “over time.” A number of retailers (零售商) and restaurants, such as Sweetgreen and Dos Toros Taqueria, are facing roadblocks to their cashless recommendations.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy recently signed a law banning cashless stores in that state. Philadelphia also passed a law to prohibit cashless stores earlier this month, and officials in New York City, Washington and San Francisco are considering similar moves. The federal government does not require retailers to accept cash.
“While card-only may be convenient for some businesses, it can actually be discriminatory against poor communities that don’t have as much access to banks or lines of credit,” said New Jersey State Senator Nellie Pou, who sponsored the state’s new law. Not accepting cash could also be bad for business. Americans use it in 30% of all business deals, according to a 2017 report from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.
1. Why is Amazon opening a new store accepting cash?| A．To persuade those critics. | B．To obey the local regulations. |
| C．To improve its retail service. | D．To compete with cashless stores. |
| A．Exit in line with a digitized receipt. |
| B．Walk out by scanning a phone with the Go app. |
| C．Enter through the turnstiles by scanning a phone |
| D．Check out with an employee and get a paper receipt. |
| A．By making laws to stop them. |
| B．By requiring retailers to run them. |
| C．By learning from Amazon to improve them. |
| D．By following the federal government to accept them. |
| A．It s necessary to make cashless stores easily accessible. |
| B．More banks should be built in poor communities. |
| C．Card-only payment is convenient for business. |
| D．Not accepting cash has its disadvantages. |
| A．At the school. | B．On the beach. | C．In a shop. |
1. What's wrong with the man's camera?
| A．Its battery runs out very quickly. |
| B．Its button doesn't work properly. |
| C．Its screen always goes black. |
| A．A week. | B．Half a month. | C．A month. |
| A．Impatient. | B．Sincere. | C．Rude. |
9 . Black Friday is celebrated on the fourth Friday of November. It has long been a popular day for consumers to start shopping for Christmas. Over the last 20 years big retailers have started to offer discounts and bargains on this day.
Many of us love to get a bargain, but some feel that events like Black Friday encourage people to buy things that they don’t really need and can’t afford. Many people seem to completely lose control of both their spending and their tempers. It is easy to find video online of customers physically fighting each other over bargains.
Instead of taking the opportunity to buy as much as possible on Black Friday, you could do the opposite and buy absolutely nothing. Since 1992, Buy Nothing Day has been held on the same day as Black Friday. The rules are simple.
| A．They have made good profit by doing so. |
| B．Just don’t buy anything at all for 24 hours. |
| C．Avoid shopping and go for a walk in nature. |
| D．It is also argued that Black Friday is bad for small shopkeepers. |
| E．People have formed the habit to look for bargains on Black Friday. |
| F．Buy Nothing Day aims to raise awareness of how to be a wiser consumer. |
| G．These decisions can help protect the environment as well as saving money. |
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