【推荐1】Buying books on the Internet is a great way to save time and money. Online bookstores offer new books and used books that can save you lots of money. They are far better compared to traditional bookstores as they offer much broader kinds of books. Another advantage of shopping online is that you can also read the book reviews as well as readers’ reviews to get an idea whether the book is worth buying. Online bookstores offer great discounts (折扣) to regular customers, which is a big attraction for book lovers.

For book lovers, the most important thing is to get books on time. Therefore, you need to find a reliable (可靠的) online bookstore that will be able to provide fast deliveries (送货).

Here are some tips to use when choosing an online bookstore. Some online bookstores are popular for fiction books; some are for non­fiction books or novels, etc. Understanding their specialization will help you get the right kind of books in time. Check whether you will be buying the books from a third­party seller or directly from the website. Although the website could be reputable (声誉好的), third­party sellers advertised on their site may not have a good reputation. Never jump at stores that offer super cheap prices, as books sold at such low prices could be in very bad condition.

Most of the popular online bookstores offer useful tools. One tool is a wish list tool on its website. You can update (更新) the list of books you wish to buy in the future. The bookstore will know what you want and will email you immediately when the book of your choice is available.

1. Why do you think online bookstores are much better than traditional ones?

A．Because online bookstores offer readers the latest books.

B．Because online bookstores offer readers more kinds of books to choose from.

C．Because online bookstores offer readers the lowest prices.

D．Because online bookstores offer readers more about their favorite authors.

2. How can a reader buy a worthy book when shopping online?

A．By comparing service.

B．By asking for discounts.

C．By reading online review.

D．By asking booksellers for advice.

3. What do online book lovers care about most?

A．The speed of deliveries.

B．The author of books.

C．The prices of books.

D．The condition of books.

4. The wish list tool can help readers ____________.

A．learn about the number of the books

B．get to know more reliable booksellers

C．pay for their books more quickly

D．buy their favorite books in time

【推荐2】Environmental experts warn that our planet is drowning in plastic.

The world’s cities produce 2 billion tons of trash every year. By the year 2050 that number is expected to rise to 3 billion tons. The World Bank estimates that the largest amount of trash today, about 44 percent, is plastic. But we often have to buy packaged goods. And often that packaging is made of plastic.

Now, that may be changing. A new environmentally-friendly shopping model was recently launched at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. This shopping model, called Loop, aims to replace throwaway containers with reusable ones.

Loop is the idea of Terra Cycle, an American-based recycling company. Its chief, Tom Szaky, told the Associated Press (AP) that “removing plastics from the ocean is not enough. ” He said the point is to get away from single-use packages. Szaky said that Loop is the future of shopping. But it comes from an idea of the past.

He compared it to the “milkman model” of the 1950s in the United States. Back then, someone brought milk to your doorstep in glass bottles and then left with empty bottles. These could be cleaned and used again. The result is zero-waste.

Jennifer Morgan from the environmental non-profit organization Greenpeace also joined in the discussion about Loop at Davos. She said that “Greenpeace welcomes the aim of the Loop Alliance to move away from throwaway culture and disposability”. But Morgan questioned whether companies worldwide are ready to change their business models.

Loop is set to launch later 2019 in three eastern U. S. states, and also in Paris, France and some of the surrounding areas. Then Loop plans to expand to the U. S. West Coast, Toronto, Canada and Britain by the end of this year or 2020.

1. What does the author intend to do in Paragraph 2?

A．Provide background information.

B．Advocate zero-waste lifestyle.

C．Explain the reason for trash.

D．Introduce a new topic.

2. Where does the idea “Loop” come from?

A．The World Economic Forum.

B．Demand of some companies.

C．Zero-waste model.

D．Jennifer Morgan.

3. Which countries is Loop expected to expand to by 2020?

A．United States and Switzerland.

B．Switzerland and Britain.

C．Canada and Britain.

D．France and Canada.

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．A new shopping model.

B．The development of future city.

C．The world’s environmental issue.

D．The concerns of future shopping.

【推荐3】The word “addiction” usually makes you think of alcohol or drugs?     1    Some people are compulsive (难以自制的) shoppers. Others find it impossible to pull themselves away from their work. Still others spend countless hours watching TV or playing computer games.

    2    Many people enjoy going to malls or stores more and more every day, but it’s more than a common hobby for some of them. They have turned into shopaholics(购物狂). They are people who simply enjoy shopping and walking around spending money without being able to stop doing it. They are hooked(吸引) on shopping and usually buy things that they don’t need. Even though they don’t have enough money, they buy everything they want.

    3    There isn't a specific answer. Some people go shopping when they are sad, worried, upset or lonely and they want to feel better. They use this activity as a way to forget their problems. Shopaholics say that they feel more important and better after they buy something.     4    

Shopaholism seems to be a harmless addiction, but it can bring out problems. Some of them can be psychological. If this is the case, people addicted to shopping should go to a support group to help them break this habit. However, the process, like for most addictions, is long, and they suffer a lot.     5     They just think about satisfying their feelings, so they spend money they don’t have. They get deep in debt, and they can even go bankrupt(破产的) and get sent to prison.

A．Once you are addicted to alcohol or drugs, it is difficult to get rid of.

B．Over the years, shopping has become a very common activity.

C．People addicted to computer games consider the games as great ways to amuse themselves.

D．However, in modern society we are seeing some new kinds of addictions.

E．The question is, why do they have this addiction?

F．They also tend to have this addiction when they feel guilty.

G．It can also cause financial problems.

【推荐1】Picture this: It’s 2003 and your family has just finished arguing over which Netflix movies to rent that week. Movies come in the mail and the family watch them throughout the week before sending them back and ordering new ones. Then, fast forward to 2008, and you have started to watch TV shows on Netflix’s new platform.

Now, let’s come to the present. You sit down and open up Netflix on your TV and scroll for a while. Then you flip over to Hulu to see if they have anything more interesting to offer. Then you check HBO GO. Finally, you check Disney+. Then you realize that you’re paying for four different streaming services, maybe more.

Let’s return to Netflix. More generally, streaming. There are over 100 video streaming services available, as well as quite a few music streaming, including Apple Music, YouTube Music, Google Play, and etc. The streaming world, at least to some, is on its way to getting out of control, with each service requiring its own monthly subscription. And that is just entertainment subscriptions. We haven’t even taken into account subscriptions like Microsoft Office, magazine subscriptions, and email newsletters. Subscriptions started out as a service of convenience, but now, the oversaturation may have become burdensome. The services believe customers will pay more to get the content they want. However, statistics show a growing frustration(失望) among consumers. With so many options, they find it harder than ever to make a decision on what to pick.

Not only does the oversaturation of streaming result in confusing navigation, it also creates a financial burden for the consumers. Let’s say if you want to watch Stranger Things , The Handmaid’s Tale , and Game of Thrones , which belong to three different services, you would have to pay nearly $50 a month to access all three of those services, meaning it’s not cheaper, and potentially more expensive, than cable.

People cut their cords and went the streaming route because it was simpler and cheaper. Now, it’s just as inconvenient and difficult as cable was, if not more so, and unless you’re limiting yourself to one service, it’s not cheaper. Streaming will survive because we’re in a Golden Age of Media and because each service is able to create high-quality originals. But Golden Ages don’t last, and bubbles tend to burst. Until the inevitable(不可避免的) day when some product or service proves streaming out of date, we must suffer the choices in front of us. The next time you are scrolling through Netflix, Hulu, or whatever, and the overchoice is killing you, maybe you should just go pick up a book instead.

1. What is mainly talked about in the first two paragraphs?

A．Social progress has promoted the quality of life in the past decade.

B．Changes in home entertainment have brought us more options.

C．Technology innovation results in different ways of relaxation.

D．Netflix has been developing its service patterns.

2. What does the underlined word “oversaturation” in Paragraph 3 probably refer to?

A．The large number of subscriptions.

B．The frustration caused by poor service.

C．The rapidly developing entertainment market.

D．The confusing navigation resulting from streaming.

3. According to the passage, streaming services may____.

A．enhance user satisfaction

B．increase energy consumption

C．raise entertainment costs

D．realize the resource sharing

4. The author would probably agree that ___.

A．the streaming service will have a bright future

B．reading has an advantage over streaming service

C．there will be some better service to replace streaming

D．nothing can end streaming services as long as media exists

【推荐2】First aid is emergency care for a victim of sudden illness or injury until more skillful medical treatment is available. It may save a life. In minor emergencies, first aid may prevent a victim’s condition from turning worse and provide relief from pain.

First aid measures depend upon a victim’s needs and the provider’s level of knowledge and skill. Knowing what not to do in an emergency is as important as knowing what to do. Improperly moving a person with a neck injury, for example, can lead to permanent spinal (脊柱) injury and paralysis (瘫痪).

Despite the varieties of injuries, several principles of first aid apply to all emergencies. The first step is to call for professional medical help. Next, assess the scene, asking other people or the injured person’s family or friends about details of the injury or illness, and preexisting conditions such as diabetes (糖尿病) or heart trouble. The victim should be checked for a medical card that describes special medical conditions. Unless the accident scene becomes unsafe or the victim may suffer further injury, do not move the victim.

First aid requires rapid assessment of victims to determine whether life-threatening conditions exist. One method for evaluating a victim’s condition is known by the acronym (字母缩写词) ABC, which stands for:

A-Airway: is it open and clear?

B-Breathing: is the person breathing? Look, listen, and feel for breathing.

C-Circulation: is there a pulse? Is the person bleeding extremely? Check skin color and temperature for additional indications of circulation problems.

1. First aid may bring about all the following results EXCEPT _________.

A．saving a victim’s life

B．preventing a victim’s condition from getting worse

C．relieving a victim from pain

D．helping a person avoid sudden illness or injury

2. Before we give first aid to a victim, it is very important for us _________.

A．to make sure what to do and what not to do

B．to refer to all kinds of handbooks on first aid

C．to remove the ring he/she may be wearing

D．to take him/her to a hospital at once

3. In giving first aid to a victim, you should first of all ________.

A．remove him from the accident scene	B．call for professional medical help
C．turn him over	D．examine him carefully

4. The purpose of the passage is to tell the readers ________.

A．the importance of protecting the accident scene

B．what professional medical help is

C．some basic facts about first aid

D．who can offer first aid

【推荐3】When I stepped into the Samcheong Park Library in Seoul, I saw the future. The simple building had a nice selection of books and a cafe where readers could enjoy coffee while gazing at the leaves outside. It was specifically designed without any latest technology.

“What’s so innovative about that?” a librarian in Toronto asked when I showed her pictures. Innovation to her meant digital technology, like 3D printers. “Why couldn’t they both be innovative?” I asked.

We are constantly told that innovation is the most important force in our economy, without which we would be left behind. But that fear of missing out has led us to fall into the false trappings of innovation over truly innovative ideas that may be simpler and more effective. This mindset implies that if you just buy the new thing, you have innovated! Each year, businesses and individuals run around like broken toy robots, trying to figure out their strategy for the latest buzzword equipment.

At best, this is a waste of resources. Devices are bought, used and abandoned, as the technology’s capabilities fall short of its promise. But at its worst, this approach can truly cause damage. Schools cut field trips to purchase tablets with few proven benefits. Companies that applied AI into hiring have actually strengthened gender and racial prejudices.

True innovation isn’t just some magic devices. It is a continuing process of reflection and reassessment, which often means adopting “old” ideas and tools in a new context, or even returning to methods that worked in the past. Adjusted properly, these rearview(后视的) innovations have proved as transformative as novel technologies.

Look no farther than the streets of New York, which have been redesigned recently to accommodate cyclists with car-free zones. The idea isn’t new. It was created half a century ago, with the aim of bringing cities back to their residents. And while e-reader sales have been exploding, Penguin just announced it would publish tiny printed books, an ideal solution for a market demanding both convenience and physicality.

1. Which of the following best describes Samcheong Park Library?

A．Dull but convenient.	B．Simple but refreshing.
C．Old-fashioned but cozy.	D．Unexceptional but spacious.

2. What can we learn about innovation from Paragraph 3?

A．Its true meaning is to buy new things.

B．It is important for the growth of economy.

C．It shouldn’t involve simple and effective ideas.

D．Its true meaning has been misread by the public.

3. Which statement will the author probably agree with?

A．Magic devices encourage innovation.

B．Innovation should be human-centered.

C．The power of technology is undervalued.

D．Wasting resources are a must for innovation.

4. What is the writing purpose of the text?

A．To introduce some best ideas about innovation.

B．To show that future lies in returning to the past.

C．To convince people of the true meaning of innovation.

D．To stress the important role innovation plays in economy.