1. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
| A．Quality of online products. |
| B．Personal shopping preferences. |
| C．Directions to a local mall. |
| A．Food. | B．Kitchen supplies. | C．Clothes. |
| A．The color. | B．The size. | C．The style. |
3 . Small Business Saturday is a great way for shoppers to support small businesses in their communities. Falling right in the middle of one of the busiest shopping events of the year, it also gives small business owners a chance to improve their sales. Here are some recommendations.
The Pasta Shoppe
Recommended by CT’s resident foodie, illustrations Editor Rachel Kamata, The Pasta Shoppe sells fresh handmade pasta and sauces, making a great gift for any pasta lovers in your life.
Central Rock Gym
Looking for an experience gift or a material object? Buy a gift card from Central Rock Gym for a day pass with all climbing gear (装备) included. It is a lot of fun learning how to rock climb. It can also be an option for any fitness class at a local gym or specialty fitness center.
The Lucky Flea Market
This year, they are hosting their first indoor market throughout the colder months at Radio Social every Sunday. Many of the vendors (摊贩) sell second-hand women clothing and there are also jewelry makers, sticker shops and specialty foods.
Buffalo Bleached
The store features local vendors, most of whom are women. Despite the name, the store also sells a selection of women’s clothing and other giftable items, such as candles, glasses and necklaces.
1. What is the main reason to shop on Small Business Saturday?| A．To pick up something unique. | B．To avoid large crowds of people. |
| C．To join in the busy shopping event. | D．To support small and local businesses. |
| A．The Pasta Shoppe. | B．Central Rock Gym. |
| C．The Lucky Flea Market. | D．Buffalo Bleached. |
| A．They last all year round. | B．They feature cheap goods. |
| C．They are always indoors. | D．They sell women clothing. |
4 . The New York Times Best Fiction Books of the Year are listed below. The star rating and number of reviews are from Amazon, com. In parentheses after the star rating and number of reviews are the number of pages in the book. Click the buy from Amazon, com link to be taken to the Amazon, com website where you can purchase the book from the online bookseller. (The former price is for a paperback version while the latter price is for a hardback version.)
The Love Songs of W. E. B. Du Bois by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers
★★★★★ 4310 reviews (816p)
The 2020 NAACP Image Award-winning poet makes her fiction debut with this National Book Award-longlisted, magisterial epic — an intimate yet sweeping novel with all the force of Homegoing.
Price: US$13.99 US$18.40
When We Cease to Understand the World by Benjamin Labatut
★★★★★ 2587 reviews (192p)
When We Cease to Understand the World is a book about the complicated links between scientific and mathematical discovery, madness, and destruction.
Price: US$15.99 US$54.37
No One Is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood
★★★★ 3037 reviews (224p)
Fragmentary and sincere, No One Is Talking About This is at once a love letter to the endless scroll and a profound, modern meditation on love, language, and human connection from a singular voice in American literature.
Price: US$11.94 US$12.68
Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam
★★★★ 0244 reviews (256p)
Leave the World Behind explores how our closest bonds are reshaped — and unexpected new ones are forged — in moments of crisis.
Price: US$12.56 US$19.74
1. Which book gains the most popularity?| A．The Love Songs of W. E. | B．Du Bois B. When We Cease to Understand the World |
| C．No One Is Talking About This | D．Leave the World Behind |
| A．US$28.79 | B．US$32.3 | C．US$28.67 | D．US$66.31 |
| A．To persuade people to buy these books. |
| B．To present the popularity of these books. |
| C．To emphasize the importance of reading books. |
| D．To introduce readers’ reviews about these books. |
1. What can we know about the computer?
| A．It can only be used in a fixed place. |
| B．It can only be ordered over the phone. |
| C．It comes with a fourteenday free trial. |
| A．A bigger discount. | B．A faster delivery. | C．A lower risk. |
6 . FIFA Ticketing Centres
The Last-Minute over the counter sales in Doha, Qatar starts on 18 October 2022 at the FIFA Main Ticketing Centre (MTC), and from 30 October at the Ticketing Centre(TCX). Both ticketing centres will be open until the final match day of the competition on 18 December 2022.
The exact location of the FIFA Main Ticketing Centre (Doha Exhibition &. Convention Center—DECC) can be found here and the exact location of the Ticketing Centre (Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena) can be found here.
Please find below the opening hours of the FIFA Main Ticketing Centre;
Dates/Opening hours (Doha time)
18.10.2022- 17.12.2022/Sat-Thu:10:00-22:00; Fri:14:00-22:00
18.12.2022/10:00-18:00
Please find below the opening hours of the Ticketing Centre:
Dates/Opening hours (Doha time)
30.10.2022- 17.12.2022/Sat-Thu:10:00-22:00; Fri:14:00-22:00
18.12.2022/10:00-18:00
In addition to ticket sales, you may visit the FIFA Main Ticketing Centre and Ticketing
Centre for customer service enquiries and mobile ticket supports.
Please note that it is not possible to purchase tickets in the Ticketing Service Point (TSP) located in Hamad International Airport as this facility is dedicated for customers arriving in Qatar and needing information about ticketing or support on how to download the FIFA Ticketing Application and their respective tickets.
All tickets purchased over the counter at the FIFA Main Ticketing Centre as of 18 October or at the Ticketing Centre from 30 October during the Last-Minute sales phase will be delivered as paper tickets, in-person directly after completing the ticket application process and paying for tickets.
Please treat your tickets with care and keep them safe at all times as duplicate (复制) tickets will not be issued.
1. When does FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 end?| A．On 18 October 2022. | B．On 30 October 2022. |
| C．On 18 December 2022. | D．On 30 December 2022. |
| A．MTC. | B．TSP. | C．TCX. | D．DECC. |
| A．By mail. | B．By contacting agents. |
| C．By downloading digital tickets. | D．By picking up in person. |
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8 . 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. |
9 . Dog Fancy ( 1 – year ) [MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION] [PRINT]
Cover Price: $ 59.88 Price: $ 12.00 ($ 1.00 / issue) You Save: $ 47.88(80%)
Issues: 12 issues / 12 months
Details
Dog Fancy is information driven and provides opportunity for reader interaction.
The features are complemented by beautiful four-colour photography. Every issue includes a fold-out four-colour poster featuring different breeds. Your complete guide to help you better understand, care for and enjoy your dog.
Dog for Kids
Cover Price: $ 23. 94 Price: $ 12.99 ($2.17 / issue) You Save: $ 10.95(46%)
Issues: 6 issues / 12 months
Details
Dogs for Kids offers interactive and educational editorials and engaging activities, which is geared towards children (ages 8 to 12) who love dogs and puppies. Each full-colour issue has training tips, different breed descriptions, fun activities to do with dogs, games, puzzles and posters.
Dogs for Kids has received the Maxwell Award for Special-Interest Magazines from the Dog Writer’s of America for 2 years in a row.
The Bark [MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION]
Cover Price: $ 19.80 Price: $ 15.00 ($ 2.50 /issue) You Save: $ 4.80 (24%)
Issues: 6 issues / 12 months
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Dog owners BEWARE! Bark magazine is dedicated to everything related to canine(犬齿的) culture. Each issue includes stories, essays, poetry, reviews, interviews and artwork related to the relationship between humans and dogs. Bark is far more than a how-to-care-for-your-dog magazine. It’s a magazine about living with dogs, which is your magazine: charming, touching, smart and simply wonderful.
Dog World ( 1 – year ) [MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION] [PRINT]
Cover Price: $ 48.88 Price: $ 15.00 ($1.25 / issue) You Save: $ 33.88 (69%)
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Dog World is written for the serious dog enthusiast, including professionals in the pet industry---breeders, kennel operators, groomers, veterinarians, and pet shop retailers---as well as hard-core dog lovers. Articles entertain and educate readers about canine health-care, nutrition, appearance and grooming, training and behaviour, breeding and the law. Dog World is a must read for its devoted, loyal, involved and influential dog-loving readers.
1. Who would be the most interested in the magazines described here?| A．People dedicated to protecting animals. |
| B．People who are afraid of dogs. |
| C．People who keep dogs as pets. |
| D．People working with pets. |
| A．It’s a complete guide for kids to better understand dogs. |
| B．It has received the Maxwell Award for Special-Interest Magazines. |
| C．It’s a how-to-care-for-your-dog magazine. |
| D．Its contents are something associated with canine culture. |
| A．on the Internet | B．in a medicine magazine |
| C．in a textbook | D．on a notice board |
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