（2025届吉林省长春市高三下学期模拟预测（四）英语试题（含听力））For three decades, classic round tool watches designed for outdoor activities like aviation and diving dominated the market. However, a new era has appeared when art-driven designs with geometric (几何的) shapes are gaining popularity.
Sylvain Berneron’s Mirage watch embodies this shift. Launched in 2023 with an asymmetrical (不对称的) design guided by its hand-operated movement mechanics, its sales were beyond expectation. Originally priced at 55,000 Swiss francs, it now costs 61,000 francs with demand 100 times higher than production capacity.
Recent industry changes have significantly influenced consumer tastes. Over the past decade, demand for steel sports watches such as the Rolex Daytona has outstripped production by 100-fold. Limited retail availability drove secondary-market prices through the roof. But in 2022, factors like the electronic currency market crash led to a price decline, prompting consumers to seek personalized designs.
Collectors have been influenced by Swiss designer Gilbert Albert, whose asymmetrical and triangular watch cases for Patek Philippe in the 1950s and 1960s are highly regarded. Cartier, with its long-standing tradition in shape-watch design, paved the way. Meanwhile, contemporary examples include Daniel Roth’s double-oval design have sparked both debate and attention.
Opinions within the industry vary in the longevity (寿命) of the geometric-shaped watch trend. William Rohr believes the geometric-shaped watch may not be at its peak, while others predict a return to classic round designs within a decade.
204．Why does Mirage watch become so popular?
A．It owns a good sales team. B．It stands for historical style.
C．It combines form and function. D．It has high production efficiency.
205．What does the underlined word “outstripped” in paragraph 3 probably mean?
A．Topped significantly. B．Equalled precisely.
C．Fell behind slightly. D．Matched barely.
206．What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about?
A．The achievement of a Swiss designer.
B．The contribution of Cartier to the world of watches.
C．The impact of geometric watch designs on collectors.
D．The influence of electronic currency on watch prices.
207．What does William Rohr imply about geometric watches?
A．Their value is underestimated.
B．Their popularity may be growing.
C．Their shapes will return to classic round design.
D．Their functions for mountain-climbing don’t work.
【答案】204．C 205．A 206．C 207．B
【知识点】发明与创造 、说明文、市场与经济
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