With access to the Internet come some truly life-changing advantages. One of the greatest benefits is that the Internet has brought with     1     the convenience of shopping at our leisure (闲暇) in the comfort of our own home. However, for many, the appeal of shopping for bargains (物美价廉的商品) and treats can turn into an addiction. Experts believe there is a danger that online shopping can develop into a mental illness.     2     (research) from the Hannover Medical School in Germany have termed it “Buying Shopping Disorder”(BSD). They say this condition should     3     (recognize) by the medical profession as an illness and should not     4     (simple) be classed as one of the various “impulse control” disorders. Psychotherapist Dr. Astrid Miller said, “It really is time to     5     (broad) our knowledge about BSD on the Internet.”

Dr. Miller and her colleagues     6     (conduct) research on data from earlier studies on compulsive shopping. Their research focused on 122 patients     7     sought treatment for BSD. Dr. Muller reported that about five percent of the population may be suffering from BSD. She added younger people are     8     (likely) to develop it and     9     they experience greater levels of anxiety and depression. People with BSD readily exhibit negative behaviors. These include buying expensive things they don’t need, keeping and never     10     (use) things they order, buying things for immediate satisfaction, and ending up in debt. BSD can destroy marriages, relationships, and mental health.

Online shopping addiction is an illness

The Internet has brought us the convenience of shopping at home. However, for many, the appeal of shopping for bargains and treats can turn    1    an addiction. Experts believe there is a danger that online shopping can develop into a mental illness.    2     (research) from the Hannover, Medical School in Germany have termed it “Buying Shopping Disorder” (BSD). They say this condition should    3    (recognize) by the medical profession as an illness and should not    4    (simple) be classed as one of the various “impulse control” disorders. Dr. Astrid Miller said, “It really is time    5    (accumulate) further knowledge about BSD on the Internet.”

Dr. Miller and her colleagues    6    (conduct) research on data from earlier studies on compulsive shopping. Their research focused on 122 patients     7    sought treatment for BSD. Dr. Miller reported that about five percent of the population may be suffering from BSD. She added younger people are    8    (likely) to develop it and that they experience greater levels of anxiety and depression. People     9    BSD readily exhibit negative behaviors. These include buying expensive things they don’t need, keeping and never    10    (use ) things they order, buying things for instant satisfaction, and ending up in debt. BSD can destroy marriages, relationships and mental health.

Are you interested     1     the popular shopping culture-Singles Day? I’d like to inform you of some information about it.

There are     2     (vary) theories about the origin of Singles Day in China. One of the popular theories     3     (be) that Singles Day originated from campus culture. In 1993，four senior students at Nanjing University came up with     4     idea of organizing activities on Nov. 11 as a day for single people.     5    (gradual) accepted by society, this festival attracts more and more people. With the spread of media and online culture, Singles Day is now hugely popular.

At present, Nov. 11 is a shopping carnival. “Double 11” with the purpose of the online promotion     6     ( hold) by Taobao(Tmall) on Nov. 11，2009. With thetendency of shopping online, the turnover (营业额) of “Double 11” Shopping Festival reached 213.5 billion in 2018, rising steadily,     7     is a delight to sellers.

When shopping day meets Singles Day, what will people do? Perhaps, this special day makes no difference to those who are in their forties or older ages,     8     young people are loyal consumers who will take risks of     9     ( run) out of their money to purchase. It is the young consumers     10     have strong desire to buy that day. They like the discounts of the goods.