In the past few weeks Richard Eckersley has noticed a change in people who come into his shop. The previous (以前的) Manchester United footballer, who turned his back on the game to set up the UK’s first “zero waste” store on Totnes High Street in Devon, says it is no longer only environmentalists who came in, looking for a cleaner way to shop. “A lot of new people are coming in. We are getting calls every week from around the country from people wanting to set up something similar in their towns,” says Eckersley, who set up the Earth.Food.Love shop with his wife Nicola in March 2017.
More than 200 miles away, Ingrid Caldironi shares the enthusiasm. She set up the plastic-free (无塑料的) Bulk Market in east London. “We have had an amazing response,” she says. Eckersley and Caldironi are at the head of an anti-plastic movement in the UK that has been fuelled by newspaper investigations including The Guardian’s Bottling It series and The Blue Planet television series.
But their enthusiasm is not shared by big supermarkets, which have no interest in reducing their plastic waste. “For a nation of shopkeepers we are falling behind in this race,” says Sian Sutherland, founder of the campaign A Plastic Planet which led the calls for plastic-free goods shelves. Wandering through supermarkets where everything is covered in plastic, Sutherland says action rather than words is needed. Her co-founder Frederikke Magnussen explains the origins of their campaign. “It started with two unreasonable women who wanted choice — and supermarkets are all about choice, right? I can buy sugar-free, fat-free, African food, Asian food, yet if I want to buy plastic-free it is impossible for me to do so.”
Eckersley says, “After Willow, my daughter, was born, it made me think about what future lies ahead for her. I wanted to say that I at least tried, and I wanted to make a difference.”
1. What has happened to Richard Eckersley’s business?| A．It has spread worldwide. |
| B．It is attracting large numbers of customers. |
| C．It has received many complaints about its goods. |
| D．It is facing fierce competition from other similar stores. |
| A．She lost money on her business. |
| B．She built a plastic-free store in Devon. |
| C．She had little interest in waste reduction. |
| D．She took part in an anti-plastic movement. |
| A．They are giving up their original ideas. |
| B．They are offering more choices. |
| C．They show little concern for it. |
| D．They support it. |
| A．Customers’ need for plastic-free goods. |
| B．Plastic coverings in supermarkets. |
| C．The Blue Planet television series. |
| D．Richard Eckersley’s store. |
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【推荐1】The city of Venice, Italy, has finally made a long-awaited decision. Starting on August 1, 2021, cruise ships (游轮) will no longer be allowed to enter the city’s waters.
Contrary to popular opinion, these cruise ship visitors contribute relatively little to the local tourism economy. The New York Times reported cruise ship passengers add up to 73% of visitors, but contribute a mere 18% of tourism dollars. The percentage is inverted for people who spend at least one night at a hotel; they represent 14% of visitors, but 48% of the business.
Many people are overjoyed by the news, especially environmental activists. Firstly, the cruise ships would disturb the waterways and erode (侵蚀) the foundations of already weak buildings. A 2019 study published in Nature found the waves created by large ships could “redistribute industrial pollutants already present in the waters.” Others have said these same waves made huge holes in the underwater bottoms of buildings, making them unstable. Furthermore, when canals are deepened in order to allow larger boats, it destroys coastal habitats and makes floods worse. This is part of the reason why, in recent years, Venice has experienced terrible flooding that completely flooded St. Mark’s Square and other landmarks.
The announcement came as a surprise as many did not expect the regional government to act so quickly. In April a similar ban was issued, but it depended on finding an alternative port for the ships—a requirement that local people complained could take years to achieve. The announcement made last week, however, did away with that condition, allowing the city to move forward quickly with the ban.
1. What does the underlined word “inverted” mean in Paragraph 2?| A．Increased slightly. | B．Looked down upon. | C．Adjusted accordingly. | D．Turned upside down. |
| A．Reasons for Venice’s terrible floods. | B．Dangers cruise ships brought about. |
| C．Reaction to the long-awaited decision. | D．Damage waves did to buildings. |
| A．Unclear. | B．Hopeful. | C．Doubtful. | D．Objective. |
| A．Venice Says “No” to Cruise Ships. | B．The Long-awaited Decision to be Made. |
| C．Cruise Ships Erodes Ancient Venice. | D．Venice Tries to Protect Its Waterway. |
【推荐2】For environmental reasons, Britain will ban all new petro-and diesel-powered vehicles from its roads beginning in 23 years, a government report says.
The plan, expected Wednesday, aims to start removing petrol and diesel engines in 2040. It follows a similar official statement in France and comes after the British government was ordered by the High Court to develop new plans to reduce NO2 in the air. Judges ruled that previous clean-air plans were not enough to meet European Union pollution limits in the coming years.
Britain’s government has said the poor air quality has an unnecessary and avoidable negative effect on citizens’ health, and costs up to $ 3.5 billion in annual lost productivity.
Part of the new plan involves an offer of $ 260 million to local governments to change rules where vehicle emissions(排放) are over EU standards. Ideas so far include changing road layouts, reprogramming traffic lights and charging a fee for the oldest and most polluting cars on the road.
The plan also includes $1.3 billion for government purchase of extreme-low-emission vehicles, nearly $ 130 million to improve infrastructure for electric vehicle charging stations and $ 378 million for remodeling existing vehicles.
Climate change is also a reason for the plan to get these vehicles off the road. “We can’t carry on with petrol and diesel cars,” Environment Secretary Michael Gove said. “It’s important we all prepare for a significant change which deals not just with the problems of health caused by emissions, but the broader problems caused in terms of accelerating climate change.”
Gove added that local communities are partly responsible for coming up with ways to limit emissions, including possible limitations on commuters(上下班往返者) and the addition of cleaner mass transportation options. Local leaders are called on to draw up “appropriate plans” to deal with climate challenges related to emission, he said.
1. Why does the British government decide on this ban?| A．To focus on its citizens’ health. | B．To respond to the court’s request. |
| C．To promote solar energy in transport. | D．To follow in France’s footsteps. |
| A．To follow in France’s footsteps. |
| B．Removing old and high-emission vehicles. |
| C．Spending some money on electric vehicles. |
| D．Changing the way roads are arranged. |
| A．Convenient public transportation is badly needed. |
| B．United efforts are required to achieve the plan. |
| C．Vehicle emissions are the key factor in climate change. |
| D．Petrol and diesel cars may hold back economic progress. |
| A．Practical ways to reduce vehicle emissions |
| B．The EU forces Britain to improve the poor air quality |
| C．Britain plans to take petrol and diesel engines off roads |
| D．Relationship between vehicle emissions and climate change |
【推荐3】To eat only a vegan（素食的） diet might sound difficult, especially with many popular dishes containing meat or other animal products. Yet in 2017, veganism was described as “the fastest - growing lifestyle movement” in the UK, according to BBC news.
A study by a UK market research organization, suggests that over 542,000 Brits went vegan during the previous decade, an increase of 360%. And the main force behind this increase was those aged 15-34 years old — 42% of recent vegans fall under that age range.
So why exactly has veganism become so popular among young Brits?
One reason could be that many young people want to protect the environment, as less meat consumption is known to be beneficial to the environment. Global meat manufacturing is believed to cause 18% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions（排放）, even more than that of all the world’s cars, trains and planes combined. Another reason is that many of today’s young people believe that it’s wrong to kill animals to be used as food.
Jess Murray, 22, a student at University College London, said that he chose to become vegan after realizing that eating animals is a choice that people make, rather than something that we need to do to survive. “Becoming vegan was an ethical (道德的) decision,” he told the Guardian.
Social media is also believed to have given rise to the increase in veganism. Platforms such as Facebook allow young vegans to connect with each other much easier, while others such as Instagram have led to the creation of “vegan celebrities (名人)”, who share lips on vegan lifestyles.
Despite the rising of veganism, Laura Wyness, an expert in diet and nutrition, said that meat is very important for people’s health. “A strict vegan diet makes it difficult to get some minerals and vitamins that your body needs,” Wyness told BBC news.
However, the popularity of veganism doesn’t seem to be fading. “It feels more like this is something that is sticking.” said an expert of the Vegan Society, a UK charity that promotes veganism.
1. What can we learn about veganism, “the fastest-growing lifestyle movement” in UK?| A．It has created many popular dishes. |
| B．It is backed up mainly by old people. |
| C．It has led to further market research. |
| D．It has grown steeply in the past 10 years. |
| A．Young people prefer an environment-friendly life. |
| B．Young people want to become ethical celebrities. |
| C．Meal manufacturing contributes a lot to the world’s greenhouse gas. |
| D．Social media allow the vegan message to spread quickly around. |
| A．important | B．special |
| C．lasting | D．impressive |
| A．Young Brits Going Vegan | B．Veganism Comes First |
| C．How to Start a Vegan Lifestyle | D．Veganism and the Environment |
【推荐1】Multiple measures have been taken to fight food waste, but a young man is making a big difference with technology.
Liu Jichen, a student from Tsinghua University, has developed a WeChat mini-program called Clear Your Plate. After a meal, users can open the mini-program and take a picture of their empty plates. Once the image is recognized by the AI, students can collect points and use them to buy gifts or charity meals which will be donated to children in poor rural areas. Liu and his team launched the Clear Your Plate campaign in November, 2020 for the third year. It has swept over 1,017 universities across the country. The one-month campaign attracted almost 1.6 million participants and collectively reduced food waste by 862 tons and carbon emissions by 3,337 tons.
The idea to develop such a mini-program came from Liu’s experience in a canteen. In 2017, he found that a restaurant would give diners who finished off their food a card and offer small gifts after a certain number of cards had been collected.“Technological innovation is a good way to reduce food waste,” Liu thought. He organized a team of 20 members to work on the project at the end of 2017. To solve the AI’s problem of identifying photos of empty plates, the team spent half a year collecting over 100,000 samples in canteens and restaurants. In 2018, the mini-program was officially put into operation. They then launched a campaign later that year.
“There were so many unknowns in research and development. For our team members, the biggest psychological challenge was whether we were confident enough to complete it,” said Liu. Now, they have achieved their goal, and the mini-program has more than five million registered users.
“We hope that our efforts can start a new trend among the younger generation by encouraging them to cherish their food and develop the habit of thrift (节约),” Liu said. “Through the campaign, we hope to inspire everyone to take action against food waste and contribute Chinese wisdom and solutions to global food security challenges.”
1. What can we infer about the Clear Your Plate campaign?| A．It was started in 2020. | B．It is the best way to avoid food waste. |
| C．It is aimed at supporting the poor people. | D．It is very popular among young people. |
| A．His experience in a canteen. | B．His research on empty plates. |
| C．His interest in collecting cards. | D．His worry about food shortage. |
| A．Confidence. | B．Enough funds. | C．Wide support. | D．Advanced technology. |
| A．Fighting against Food Waste | B．An Excellent Young Inventor |
| C．Clearing Your Plate with Technology | D．The Important Role of Mini-programs |
【推荐2】A meeting of The Washington Post employees was held on 5 August, 2013. Into the crowded hall entered the chairman Donald E. Graham, and his niece and publisher Katherine Weymouth. The air was thick. The newspaper was to get a new boss! Jeffrey P. Bezos of Amazon.com would buy the daily for $ 250 million in cash.
Both the uncle and the niece took turns in telling the news and answering their questions. Many of the audiences wept because they were unable to accept the news. “The rise of Internet and the change from print to digital technology have created a huge wave of competition for traditional news companies,” said Donald E. Graham.
In 2013, after struggling with the falling revenue(收益) for years, The New York Times(The NYT) sold its The Boston Globe newspaper for $70 million. The NYT bought the paper in 1993 for $1.1 billion. Just twenty years later, the company sold it for a cheaper price.
Nowadays, things seem to be worse than ever. Newspapers are reporting negative growth across US and Europe. Francis Gurry, the 4th Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization said that newspapers would disappear by 2040.
This may cause a lot of problems for media jobs. For example, layoffs(裁员) and salary cuts are very common now. Many of the journalists have already moved to different jobs where their writing and editing skills are of no use. A large number of former journalists work as marketing executives, or property developers. In Canada last year, Sun Media, the largest newspaper chain there, stopped its eight dailies, closing 360 jobs and slashing 500 positions.
The traditional media still send people out to collect stories. However, with the mobile phones today, everybody is a reporter. Therefore, the newspapers are forced to adapt in order to survive. That may be a revolution(革命), but at the cost of newspapers.
1. Why did Donald E. Graham decide to sell The Washington Post?| A．He really needed money. | B．He had trouble in governing it. |
| C．The company planned to do something else. | D．The company was at a disadvantage in competition. |
| A．Confident. | B．Negative. | C．Uninterested. | D．Curious. |
| A．Creating. | B．Requiring. | C．Cutting. | D．Changing. |
【推荐3】Xi: Build world-class universities
President Xi Jinping visits Tsinghua University on April 19, 2021.
President Xi Jinping emphasized on Monday the need to build world-class universities with Chinese characteristics to serve national rejuvenation as he visited Tsinghua University ahead of its 110th anniversary, which falls on Sunday.
Xi, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remark when inspecting the country's prestigious university in Beijing. He is also a graduate of Tsinghua University.
He visited the Academy of Arts and Design, a laboratory on imaging and intelligence, an exhibition on the university's key education and scientific research achievements and a gymnasium, and learned about Tsinghua's reform, human resources development and innovation in education and scientific research.
Xi stressed that the key to building a first-class university lies in constantly improving the quality of talented people in order to meet the pressing need for national development.
He urged Tsinghua to strengthen innovation and cultivate more outstanding, talented people to serve national development.
He also asked the university's students and teachers to firm up their beliefs and ideals to dedicate themselves to the country and the people.
1. The passage is probably taken from_________ .| A．a textbook | B．a newspaper | C．a handbook | D．a poster in a college |
| A．1911 | B．1910 | C．1900 | D．1912 |
| A．Peking University | B．Nanjing University |
| C．Tsinghua University | D．Tianjin University |
| A．strengthen innovation |
| B．cultivate more outstanding, talented people |
| C．firm up beliefs and ideals |
| D．constantly improving the quality of talented people in order to meet the pressing need for national development |
【推荐1】Christopher Thomas, 27, was a writer by night and a teacher by day when he noticed he was always tired and was losing weight fast. Diagnosed with diabetes(糖尿病), Thomas would need to inject himself with insulin（胰岛素）three times a day for the rest of his life or risk nerve damage, blindness, and even death. And if that weren’t bad enough, he had no health insurance.
After a month of feeling upset, Thomas decided he’d better find a way to fight back. He left Canton, Michigan for New York, got a job waiting tables, nicknamed himself the Diabetic Rockstar, and created diabeticrockstar.com, a free online community for diabetics and their loved ones—a place where over 1,100 people share personal stories, information, and resources.
Jason Swencki’s son, Kody, was diagnosed with type diabetes at six. Father and son visit the online children’s forums together most evenings. “Kody gets so excited, writing to kids from all over,” says Swencki, one of the site’s volunteers. “They know what he’s going through, so he doesn’t feel alone.”
Kody is anything but alone: Diabetes is now the seventh leading cause of death in the United States, with 24 million diagnosed cases. And more people are being diagnosed at younger ages.
These days, Thomas’s main focus is his charity, Fight It, which provides medicines and supplies to people—225 to date—who can’t afford a diabetic’s huge expenses. Fight-it.org has raised about $23,000—in products and in cash. In May, Thomas will hold the first annual Diabetic Rockstar Festival in the Caribbean.
Even with a staff of 22 volunteers, Thomas often devotes up to 50 hours a week to his cause, while still doing his full-time job waiting tables. “Of the diabetes charities out there, most are putting money into finding a cure,” says Bentley Gubar, one of Rockstar’s original members. “But Christopher is the only person I know saying people need help now.”
1. From the passage, what do we know about Christopher Thomas?| A．He needs to go to the doctor every day. |
| B．He studies the leading cause of diabetes. |
| C．He has a positive attitude to this disease. |
| D．He encourages diabetics by writing articles. |
| A．Diabetics can communicate with each other. |
| B．It helps volunteers find jobs. |
| C．Children can amuse themselves. |
| D．Rock stars can share resources. |
| A．It helps the diabetics in financial difficulties. |
| B．It organizes parties for volunteer once a year. |
| C．It offers less expensive medicine to diabetics. |
| D．It owns a well-known medical website. |
| A．He works full-time in a diabetes charity. |
| B．He employs 22 people for his website. |
| C．He helps diabetics in his own way. |
| D．Thomas tries to find a cure for diabetes. |
【推荐2】FitQuest 2000 Price: $199 Available: Most large department stores.
The following is a consumer report published in Fitness Journal
The FitQuest 2000 turned out to be a great little home gym. It was not the most expensive, nor did it offer the most options, but it was fast, easy to use, and left me feeling like I’d had a real workout. The first pleasant surprise was opening the box to find it fully assembled. The FitQuest easily unpacked and unfolded, and within 10 minutes, I was working out! The machine is fast. The only adjustments between exercises are to the incline and the cables, and are simple and easy to accomplish. Bottom line: If you can’t join a gym, this is a good alternative. | |
FITQUEST 2000 | 5-Year Limited Warranty If your FitQuest 2000 fails structurally during normal usage, we will repair or replace it without charge to you. Parts, cables, and labor are included. This warranty is not transferable and does not cover the failure of FitQuest 2000 machines used commercially or for institutional purposes. The warranty excludes failure caused by unreasonable or abusive use or failure to provide reasonable and necessary care and maintenance. Please consult the User’s Manual for maintenance and care instructions. FitQuest Inc. shall not be liable for shipping or packaging charges to or from the factory for returned items. To obtain service, contact the FitQuest Customer Service Department at the number provided in the User’s Guide. Money Back Guarantee All FitQuest products come with a 30-day all money back guarantee. Returns should be made in the original box. Please include a copy of the original sales receipt with the date of purchase clearly marked. Make sure that all parts are returned with the machine. Please attach a letter detailing any damage. It is requested that you also provide an explanation of why you were dissatisfied with the machine, which is optional and will be used by FitQuest only to improve our products. |
1. According to the Consumer Report, the FitQuest 2000 is an ideal model for potential users because ________.
| A．it boasts far more workout options than similar models |
| B．it takes less than 10 minutes to assemble and unpack |
| C．it proves really convenient to operate and adjust |
| D．it outperforms any gym models though a lot cheaper |
| A．machines which have a manufacturing defect |
| B．machines that fail structurally during normal usage |
| C．shipping or packaging charges for returned items |
| D．fees paid to workers for their repair work |
| A．return the machine within 30 days after purchase |
| B．pack the machine in the original box |
| C．enclose a clear copy of the original sales receipt |
| D．justify his dissatisfaction with the machine |
| A．persuade the readers of the machine’s good value for money |
| B．courage the readers to find out more about fitness |
| C．convince the readers to subscribe to the Fitness Journal magazine |
| D．discourage the readers from working out in the gyms |
【推荐3】American Watersports Tuesday-Saturday
Located on the beach of the Sea Gardens Beach Resort, there are fun things to rent for the whole family. They offer rentals for kayaks, jet skis, and even parasail! Enjoy the water up-close or from a bird’s eye view! No matter what activity you’re enjoying, be sure to protect yourself and your family from the sun’s powerful rays and apply plenty of sun block!
15th Street Boat Company Monday-Saturday
15th Street Boat Company offers rental boats of all kinds. They’re sure to have what you are looking for, whether it’s a small boat for a quick and simple outing or an extravagant boat with comfortable seats with a stereo and high tech navigation. You can rent a boat for half a day or a couple of days, or even weeks at a time. If you want it, they’ve got it. It’s fun for everyone!
Coconut’s Watersports 9am-5pm Monday through Sunday
Coconut’s Watersports is open 7 days a week for your convenience and offers tons of water fun for the whole family. Jet Ski activities last 30 minutes or 1 hour and can make stops along the way. You must be at least 14 years of age to ride alone and can be as young as 3 to ride along with an adult. Everybody is required to wear a life jacket and a license is required to operate the Jet Ski. Bathing suits and shorts are recommended.
Jet Ski Tours of Miami Thursday-Sunday 10am-7pm
Jet Ski Tours of Miami includes onsite parking, indoor restrooms, lockers, and life jackets for participants. You may choose a one or two tour and each Jet Ski can hold up to 3 people. You must be at least 18 years old in order to ride. As long as you are accompanied by an adult, there is no age limitation for any passenger. There is a restaurant nearby to eat at. The tour visits 6 different islands and passes by Bayside and Hard Rock. You may even catch a glimpse of dolphins or a manatee resting in these fabulous Florida waters.
1. Which of the following can help you enjoy sailing a boat?| A．Choose Jet Ski Tours of Miami. | B．Go to the Sea Gardens Beach Resort. |
| C．Visit 15th Street Boat Company. | D．Visit Coconut’s Watersports. |
| A．One must stay with parents. | B．One must be at least 14 years old. |
| C．One apply plenty of sun block. | D．One must wear bathing suits and shorts. |
| A．You prefer the tour to Bayside and Hard Rock. |
| B．You prefer a luxury boat with comfortable seats with a stereo. |
| C．You’d like to choose American Watersports. |
| D．You would like to rent a boat to ride with him. |
【推荐1】At Beaver Meadows Ranch on Red Feather Lakes,Colorado,there is a long list of outdoor winter activities for the entire family. Take a winter vacation there.
Ice Fishing
For$10 a day,visitors can try their hand at ice fishing. Ice fishing is available from 9:30 a.m.to 4 p.m. seven days a week. You will need to bring your own ice fishing equipment because it cannot be rented.You will need to have your fishing license too.For more about it,call 800-462-5870.
Hot Chocolate&Cookies Sleigh Ride
Passengers take a 15-to 20-minute sleigh ride through beautiful Colorado country.During the sleigh ride,you’ll have the experience of stopping at an old-time cabin,warming yourself by a fire and eating cookies while drinking hot chocolate.You will need to contact them at 970-231-1955 to set up a time for your sleigh ride.
Winter Horseback Riding
Experience winter horseback riding while viewing the breathtaking beauty of the surrounding 840 acres where Beaver Meadows Ranch makes its home.You’ll be guided on a tour by one of the expert wranglers(牧马人)when the weather permits. One-hour rides cost $35 per person and two-hour rides cost $50. For more information, contact them at 866-881-7679 to set up your horseback riding winter activity.
Other Winter Activities Information
For more information about Beaver Meadows Ranch,or if you’d like to book a room for an adventurous holiday, call 970-881-2450. It’s not very often you can find a one-stop adventure spot full of winter activities.Take advantage of your free time this winter season and enjoy the outdoor scenery in Colorado.
1. If you want to try ice fishing at Beaver Meadows Ranch, you can_______.| A．rent ice fishing equipment there | B．spend at most 6.5 hours fishing a day |
| C．be guided by experts during bad weather | D．take part in the activity without any permit |
| A．800-462-5870 | B．970-231-1955 |
| C．970-881-2450 | D．866-881-7679 |
| A．$50. | B．$70. | C．$100. | D．$140. |
| A．Beaver Meadows Ranch covers 840 acres |
| B．Expert wranglers there offer riding lessons |
| C．You don’t need to book a room in advance |
| D．Colorado is famous for its convenient transportation |
| A．In the latest news. | B．In a children’s book. |
| C．In a travel guide. | D．In a sportsman’s diary. |
Shipping containers are gaining popularity as an alternative to traditional houses. These 20-or 40-foot containers can be obtained for a little as several hundred US dollars apiece, and it’s not surprising that some industry professionals and even city planners consider them the future of home building. Below are details of some amazing homes made out of shipping containers.  London Container City(I and II) London’s Container City first sprang up in the heart of the docklands in 2001. It took just five months to complete the original 12 work studios. Shortly after that, a fourth floor of studios and living apartments was built on top of these. The first container city was so successful that another — Container City II — was added to it.  Los Angeles Redondo Beach house With its modern lines and appealing spaces, the award-winning Redondo Beach House is a luxury beachside showpiece built from eight recycled steel shipping containers, along with some traditional building materials. According to the architects, the modified containers are “nearly indestructible”.  Amsterdam Keetwonen Amsterdam’s massive Keetwonen complex houses 1,000 students and it is the largest container city in the world. The housing project is a roaring success and features units that are quiet and comfortable. Each resident enjoys a bathroom, kitchen and separate sleeping and studying quarters. The complex even has central heating and high-speed internet as well as areas for parking bikes.  Mexico M2ATK Container House M2ATK designed this unique container house for an artist. It’s fully equipped with heating and cooling, a kitchen and bathroom. On the bottom floor of the house are ‘‘public spaces” such as the kitchen and living room. The second floor is the bedroom, and the top floor is a studio space in which to work, read and “let fly the imagination”. |
1. Compared to traditional houses, container houses are _____.
| A．easier to maintain | B．less expensive to build |
| C．more comfortable to live in | D．more fashionable in style |
| A．It is the first container city in the world. | B．It’s equipped with modern facilities. |
| C．It features a luxury and unique style. | D．It includes living space and car parks. |
| A．Recycled material for Ideal Home | B．Shipping Container Home Challenges |
| C．Home in a Steel Box | D．Housing Options and Solutions |
【推荐3】It's not easy growing up. Growing up can be a real “pain” for some of us. Sometimes we feel trapped, sometimes we feel sad, sometimes we are fearful, and sometimes we just don't understand why we can't stay young forever. But we should take a look back on all the hardships in life with a positive attitude and learn from them. We must overcome every obstacle one small step at a time. We should realize that all of our growing pains actually turn into growing gains!
Throughout our lives we are going to face many challenges and pains, but we should never let these obstacles keep us from following our dreams. We must overcome every obstacle one small step at a time.
As a young girl, my parents forced me to do so many things that I didn't like. They made me learn to play the violin and then the piano. At that time I hated music and I also hated them. But looking back now, I am so glad that my parents encouraged me to take music lessons. Music has enriched my life in so many ways. I now realize that my parents and teachers wanted me to have a better life than they did themselves.
We are all going to experience growing pains, but they are just part of our life. They might seem so huge at the time, but we must be strong. Think about how we would feel if we had no challenges and lived a life like that. Life would be really boring and meaningless. The future is ours! A little hard work and sweat never hurt anyone! If we realize that these pains are just small bumps（碰撞）on our road to success, we will realize that our growing pains are actually growing gains!
1. The underlined word “obstacles”（in Paragraph 2）roughly means things that____________| A．are related to your studies |
| B．you easily achieve |
| C．make you happy |
| D．make it difficult for you to do something |
| A．She is fearful | B．She is grateful |
| C．She feels trapped | D．She feels hateful |
| A．Growing pains are necessary for us to grow up. |
| B．Life is full of hardships |
| C．A little hard work and sweat are harmful to us. |
| D．Life without fear is a better choice for us. |
