1. What advantage does cash payment have according to the man?
| A．It makes people feel safer. |
| B．It prevents people from overspending. |
| C．It offers rewards like store discounts or points. |
| A．It can be canceled easily. |
| B．It can be used in an emergency. |
| C．It often charges a low rate of interest. |
| A．In a bank. | B．In a company. | C．In a supermarket. |
1. Who is the woman shopping for?
| A．Herself. | B．Her boss. | C．Her husband. |
| A．Black. | B．White. | C．Light blue. |
| A．It is of good quality. | B．It is worth the money. | C．It is well designed. |
| A．A tie. | B．A suitcase. | C．Nothing. |
1. Why does the woman want to return the dress?
| A．Its color faded. |
| B．It doesn’t fit her daughter. |
| C．Her daughter doesn’t like the brand. |
| A．Annoying. | B．Delightful. | C．Acceptable. |
1. What did the man buy yesterday?
| A．Posters. | B．Vases. | C．Postcards. |
| A．50 yuan. | B．125 yuan. | C．200 yuan. |
| A．A designer. | B．A necklace. | C．A dress. |
| A．Go shopping himself. | B．Try a different shaving aid. | C．Keep using shaving cream. |
GRANDPARENTS WILL LOVE THESE GADGETS Grandparents deserve the finer things in life. Now it’s time to reward your loved ones with some great gifts. To help family shoppers out, we’ve put together a list of gadgets that won’t break the bank. These gifts for grandparents make everything more enjoyable. Money can’t buy happiness, but sometimes it can help promote your connection. |
001 // FOR GRANDPARENTS WHO LOVE TO READ
All-new Kindle Paperwhite is a worthwhile upgrade for grandparents who like reading e-books. This version features a larger 6.8-inch display and adjustable warm light. Grandparents will have no trouble operating it. The new one provides 32GB—plenty of space for favorite book titles. Price: 32GB—$190（an additional $20 for the ad-free version） |
002 // FOR GRANDPARENTS WHO ARE FAR AWAY
Being apart from children and grandchildren is difficult, but Filimin Friendship Lamps can ensure grandparents are never out of mind even if they’re out of sight. Each family member connects the Friendship Lamp to Wi-Fi. It takes little effort to set up and use. Keep one, give the other to grandparents, and whenever you touch your lamp, theirs will light up too. You can customize these lamps with over 200 color options. Price: $105（10% discount if you buy on Filimin’s website） |
003 // FOR GRANDPARENTS WHO ENJOY CONVENIENCE
Nothing beats a warm cup of coffee on a freezing winter morning, and the Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug keeps drinks at the perfect temperature no matter how long it takes grandma or grandpa to enjoy their coffee or tea. It hardly requires any complex steps to use. The temperature can be controlled via smartphone app. Purchase it in our physical stores today. Price: $99.95（$180 for two） |
004 // FOR GRANDPARENTS WHO LOSE THINGS
Nothing is more frustrating than being ready to go somewhere important and being unable to find the car keys. Esky makes lost keys a thing of the past. Four receivers can be attached to grandparents’ most treasured items. By just pressing the color-coded button on the transmitter, grandparents can be led to lost items by a beeping sound. You can order it on Amazon. Price: $24.99（$20 in May） |
| A．The Ember Mug can keep drinks warm for a limited time. |
| B．It is impossible to skip advertisements while using Kindle Paperwhite. |
| C．Users know their family are thinking of them when the Friendship Lamp is on. |
| D．Clicking a button on the Esky receiver enables users to find things they’ve lost. |
| A．Online availability. | B．Easy operation. |
| C．Special discount. | D．Smartphone control. |
| A．Family members wanting to buy gifts for their elders. |
| B．Sales people studying grandparents’ preferences. |
| C．Companies selling products to elderly people. |
| D．Grandparents favoring advanced technology. |
1. According to the woman, where was she heading when she saw the bag?
| A．To a clothes shop. | B．To a barber's. | C．To her house. |
| A．Give her money back. |
| B．Change her bag for a new one. |
| C．Tell the manager to see her at once. |
| A．She damaged the bag herself. |
| B．She didn't buy the bag in his shop. |
| C．She lost the receipt of the bag. |
| A．Ashamed. | B．Apologetic. | C．Angry. |
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