1 . Think over the following two questions.
1. What do people have to buy in order to lead a good life?
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2. What can people not buy with money?
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2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why is the man at the supermarket today?

A．To do some shopping.

B．To carry out a survey.

C．To meet the owner.

2. What change did the owner make to the supermarket last year?

A．The location.

B．The name.

C．The manager.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What was the original price of the dress?

A．$120.

B．$160.

C．$200.

2. Where did the woman probably first see this style of dress?

A．At Maggie’s house.

B．At Lucy’s house.

C．In the store.

3. What is the man probably going to do today?

A．Buy a dress.

B．Go to a jewelry store.

C．Treat the woman to dinner.

4 . 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。

Domestic cosmetics (化妆品) firms find products that have traditional Chinese culture attract enouger shoppers better. With buying power    1     (rise) among young, domestic brands are winning hearts of heritage-minded consumers with guochao (国潮).

In one case, brands are embracing solar term (节气), a concept based on China’s ancient calendar     2     divides the year into 24 periods. This type of marketing is used to inject a sense of nature     3     beauty routines.

Grain Rain (谷雨), a Chinese skincare brand,     4     (inspire) by the eighth solar term, guyu, which starts around April 20. It uses the solar term’s traditional association with picking herbs.    5     (stress) the label’s herbal skincare branding.

Generation Z, a major consumer group, is being affected by the country’s cultural renaissance and the development of the internet. They are    6     (independent) in their choices and have a greater sense of national identity, while expressing confidence in     7     (they) by using Chinese brands, marketing experts said.

With the rise of guochao, and the influence of the expansion of China’s manufacturing ability, consumers are showing an increased    8     (prefer) for domestic cosmetics brands, according to a recent report. Although China’s high-end cosmetics market has been dominated for a number of years by international brands, the market influence of homegrown brands has been.    9     (rapid) rising. Especially, in China’s smaller cities,    10     rate of domestic cosmetics excels 90 percent.

5 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

For brands to succeed, they must grasp and adapt to evolving consumer taste. Over the past decade, China     1    (witness) a shift in consumer behavior marked by the rise of guochao, a trend emphasizing nationalistic branding. Chinese consumers displayed a strong     2    (prefer) for locally-made products. Therefore, it’s crucial for brands to genuinely comprehend and honor local customs, traditions, and values. While integrating Chinese elements into marketing strategies can be effective, it should be handled thoughtfully     3    (avoid) cultural insensitivity.

6 . Cake moulds are cake pans in fun or functional shapes. You might often see them referred to as cake forms or cake shapes. Cake moulds are especially designed to make it easier to bake a cake.     1    

Generally, a cake mould is often made out of silicone (硅酮).     2     Also, it bends easily, making it easier to remove the cake from the pan without damaging it.

Cake moulds are sold in kitchen supply stores and baking stores.     3     A cake mould might also refer to a cake pan used for a specific purpose, such as a muffin (松饼) pan. They are generally fairly inexpensive and last a long time.

    4     You might buy a cake in the shape of a castle for a princess birthday party, or in the shape of a football for a sports enthusiast. Animal shapes are fun to make, and kids can help. For the holidays, you might make a pine tree-shaped cake, or for graduation, a cake in the shape of a graduation cap.

It can be difficult to remove a cake from a cake mould without damaging it. Even if the pan is non-stick, which most are, you should still grease (抹油) the pan well before baking.     5     When you are ready to remove the cake, place a plate underneath the pan and flip (翻动) it over so the cake can slide out neatly onto the plate.

A．Cake moulds vary in design and color.

B．This kind of cake mould is a breeze to use and wash up.

C．There’re virtually limitless possibilities for cake moulds.

D．You can also order specially or personalized ones online.

E．Allowing the cake to cool fully will also aid in the process.

F．Here are some things to consider when choosing a cake mould.

G．So you do not have to do all of the shaping and designing yourself.

7 . 假定你是李华，在某海外购物网站购买了一款智能手表作为母亲节礼物，但出现了一些问题。请你给该网站客服人员写一封邮件，内容包括：
1.说明问题；
2.你的诉求。
注意：写作词数应为80个单词。
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8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How much should the man pay in total?

A．£120.

B．£125.

C．£130.

2. What does the man ask the woman to do?

A．Wrap his gift up.

B．Give him a discount.

C．Arrange a tailoring service.

3. What is the man’s last concern about the trousers?

A．Who will shorten them.

B．When he can collect them.

C．Whether he can return them.

9 . What is the correct order number for the yellow teapot?

A．TP12SF.

B．PT12FS.

C．TP12FS.

10 . 请阅读下面文字，并按照要求用英语写一篇100词左右的文章。

Li Jiang                                                                                                 6 July, Sunny Our family will go on a trip next month and need a suitcase. Two days ago, Mom asked me to find relevant information on the Internet. But the information I got was rich and varied, or even contradictory. Confused, I simply based my decision on the ratings. Within five minutes, we ordered the one we were satisfied with. This afternoon, Mom received the case and told me she liked it very much.

Su Hua                                                                                                  6 July, Sunny This morning, our family went out, hanging round in the downtown area. We found a rating of the Top Ten Restaurants, and went into one of them. We spent quite a lot of money, but were not happy. Mom complained a lot, and said that despite its high ratings, the food was not to our taste. I was puzzled. Should I believe in these ratings, or should I not?

【写作内容】
1.用约30个词概括上述利用排名（rating）进行消费的现象；
2.谈谈你如何看待消费排名，然后用2-3个理由或论据支撑你的看法。
【写作要求】
1.写作过程中不能直接引用原文语句；
2.作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称；
3.不必写标题。
参考词汇: consumption rating
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