| A．A record. | B．A schoolbag. | C．A theatre ticket. |
1. What is the main topic of the talk?
| A．Yard sales. | B．Chinese history. | C．An ancient artwork. |
| A．New Haven. | B．London. | C．Taipei. |
| A．He sent pictures of it to experts. |
| B．He passed it down to his children. |
| C．He argued with the owner over the price. |
| A．$20,000. | B．$350,000. | C．$721,800. |
| A．Sell it. | B．Mend it. | C．Throw it away. |
1. What kind of camera does the woman want?
| A．A film camera. | B．A video camera. | C．A security camera. |
| A．It’s outdated. | B．It’s too expensive. | C．It’s not functional. |
| A．Underwater filming. | B．Big memory. | C．Quick focus. |
1. What will the boy buy?
| A．Trousers. | B．T-shirts. | C．Shoes. |
| A．Shop assistant and customer. |
| B．Classmates. |
| C．Neighbors. |
| A．Come back another time. |
| B．Buy other flowers instead. |
| C．Go to another shop. |
| A．Some of the items. | B．All the items. | C．Only the carpet. |
8 . The following are four great products that might change your life. They’re easy to use-if you can use a smart phone, you can have a smart home.
Phillips HueLight Bulbs
You know that using LED bulbs can save energy. Now take it to the next level with these bulbs. Put the bulbs in your lamps, download the Hue app on your smart phone, and you can control when and which lights go on and off-all without having to get out of bed or get up from the couch. For safety, you can set it to turn lamps on when you’re away.
Samsung Family Hub refrigerator
This fridge does more than keep your food cold. It allows you to create shopping lists, share schedules, and send messages to family members all from the large touch screen on the fridge door. Not sure if you have enough milk while you’re at the grocery store? See what’s inside your fridge right from your phone.
Flo water detection(探测)system
The system gives you peace of mind when a pipe breaks or leaks (漏水)，or when your basement gets flooded during a storm. In fact, 60 percent of users discover a leak they didn’t know they had after using the Flo. It monitors your water use, tells leaks, sends warnings to your phone when there is a problem and shuts off the water for you.
Amazon Echo Plus
Amazon Echo Plus can play your favorite songs, make phone calls, collect information, order a pizza, and control other smart home devices (设备). Get cold at night? Program the device to raise temperature each night. Take a step further and also have it turn off the lights at your most suitable bedtime.
1. What is special about Phillips HueLight Bulbs?| A．They can help save energy. |
| B．They can be controlled by a smart phone. |
| C．They can control other smart home devices. |
| D．They can send messages if any problem occurs. |
| A．It works after downloading the Hue app. |
| B．It offers information on how to save water. |
| C．It is helpful in reducing the waste of water. |
| D．It is a smart phone that can spot pipe leaks. |
| A．Phillips Hue Light Bulbs. |
| B．Samsung Family Hub refrigerator. |
| C．Flo water detection system. |
| D．Amazon Echo Plus. |
9 . Are you searching for the latest device as a gift? Here, we offer a guide that will help you take a closer look at four of tech’s hottest categories.
Virtual reality
Virtual reality (VR), the most exciting tech development of recent times, has arrived. The Sony VR doesn’t require expensive phone and there are some devices you can purchase to enhance the experience. But if you’ve already got a PS4, you can enter the world of VR for just $400 (2780 yuan).
Wireless headphones
Combining ease of use with the ability to move around without limit, wireless headphones just make sense. The Bose QuietComfort 35 wireless headphones are worth a test drive. The headphones feature active noise cancellation. They can be easily purchased for less than $400 online.
Digital cameras
While your phone has more functions, there’s no substitute（替代品）for a real camera. As small as your smartphone, the smooth design of the Fujifilm X70, $699 (4850 yuan), makes it the perfect companion. In China, Xiaomi’s mirrorless Yi M1 offers a more affordable option, available for just 2199 yuan.
Smartwatches
Watches, thanks to the mobile phone, were becoming unnecessary. Now the pursuit for fitness has helped the watch industry push forward. FitBit has been a leader in the sporty wearable field, and its new swim-proof Fitbit Flex 2 ($130) represents the best in the way of today’s fitness bands.
1. With a budget of $300, which of the following can you buy?| A．Xiaomi Yi M1. | B．Fujifilm X70. | C．Fitbit Flex 2. | D．A Sony VR without a PS4. |
| A．Its design. | B．Its function. | C．Its quality. | D．Its price. |
| A．In a newspaper. | B．In a guide book. | C．In a research paper. | D．In a sports magazine. |
| A．$40. | B．$80. | C．$160. |
