Shenzhou 7, China's next manned space mission, was originally advertised for 2007. This fit into the pattern of staging a two-year gap between crewed Shenzhou missions, which have previously launched in 2003 and 2005. But Chinese media statements have recentlyamendedthis to 2008. Chinese media have reported that while the overall program is going well, more time is needed to work on the spacesuit that will be used on this flight to stage China's first spacewalk. It's possible that Chinese engineers want to make best preparations for this complex mission.
China could intend to carry out the mission of Shenzhou 7 just as media attention is focused on the lead-up to the Olympics. The crew of the flight, and possibly China's other flown astronauts, could then take part in the opening ceremony. China has previously feted her space travellers in great celebrations, such as the Hong Kong event that saw Yang Liwei singing with actor Jacky Chan.
China has also suggested that the activity will be carried out by a single astronaut, and has indicated that half an hour is a rough estimate of the planned time for the spacewalk. China is apparently following suit, probably for the same reasons of conservative mission planning and safety.
1. From the first paragraph we can infer that ___________.
A.China hasn’t made its plan for the Beijing Olympics |
B.the new Shenzhou program are known to all the reporters |
C.China has planned to send up Shenzhou 7 in 2008 |
D.Beijing Olympics will be held during the flight of Shenzhou 7 |
A.make the Beijing Olympics more interesting. |
B.show its great achievements to the world. |
C.prove that China is a developed country. |
D.introduce its science and technology to the world. |
A.China sent its first manned spacecraft in October of 2003. |
B.Chinese engineers want to make more preparations for Shenzhou 7. |
C.The spacesuit for the flight of Shenzhou 7 hasn’t been prepared well. |
D.Two Chinese astronauts walked in space in 2003. |
A.improve | B.change | C.expect | D.decide |
A.The Beijing Olympics. |
B.The Shenzhou Olympics. |
C.China’s Shenzhou Program. |
D.Spacewalk in 2008. |
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【推荐1】Imagine if the same jacket that warms you up on cold days would also cool you down on hot ones. Fabrics with “phase-change properties” (相变性) can do that. And a research team from China now shows that 3-D printing techniques can produce a strong phase-change cloth.
This new fabric not only helps regulate temperatures, but also conducts electricity. It even resists the radio waves used in Wi-Fi. “The combination of those properties is very amazing,” says Sergio Granados-Focil. He did not take part in the cloth’s development. But this polymer (聚合物) chemist at Clark University in Worcester, Mass., is familiar with phase-change materials.
Water goes through a phase-change cloth when it freezes or evaporates (蒸发). The removal or addition of heat causes the change between phases. Imagine ice cubes melting into a glass of water. The ice absorbs the water’s heat. That warms up the ice, but cools down the water. Phase-change cloth also works by moving heat around. The Chinese team trapped a phase-changing polymer inside the fabric. It changes between a crystal (晶体) and a non-crystal form. Becoming a crystal absorbs or removes body heat. That will cool you down. But this heat isn’t gone. The fabric stores it. And the polymer will release that heat when it changes back into a non-crystal. This now warms you up.
“The new fabric contains a novel mix of materials. In developing it,” says Yongyi Zhang, “For the first time we demonstrate a 3-D printing strategy and we believe the new cloth can be promising in the future.” Zhang studies nanotechnology at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Suzhou.
1. What are the materials of the special jacket in Paragraph 1?A.Cool fabrics. | B.Warm fabrics. |
C.3-D printers with their techniques. | D.Fabrics with “phase-change” properties. |
A.Working as Wi-Fi. | B.Allowing electricity through. |
C.Sending radio waves. | D.Changing the room’s temperature. |
A.What a crystal consists of. | B.How the phase-change cloth works. |
C.Why the Chinese team did the research. | D.Where the phase-changing polymer is from. |
A.The Chinese researchers are confident. | B.The future of the new cloth is doubtful. |
C.The 3-D printing strategy is disapproving, | D.Reading novels helps to invent new materials. |
【推荐2】A company called Compass Pools has some good news for height and swimming enthusiasts.Recently, the company announced their novel design-a first of its kind 360-degree pool which is set to be placed on a skyscraper in London.The Infinity London will be the first and only building in the world to include this cutting-edge pool design. The pool will be laid on top of a 55-story skyscraper and will allow people to float over 200 meters above the London skyline with unobstructed(无障碍)views of the city.
The entrance to the pool is hidden.People began to raise questions about how anyone would get inside the pool. Compass Pools explains: "Swimmers will access the pool through a rotating spiral(螺旋)staircase based on the door of a submarine, rising from the pool floor when someone wants to get in or out."
But that is not the only unique technology of the pool.The designers found a way to make sure the wind doesn't blow the water down to the streets.They included a built-in anemometer(风力计)to monitor the wind speed. It is linked to a computer-controlled building management system which will also take care of the temperature of the water.
Alex Kemsley promises that this unique pool will surpass expectations."Swimming in the SkyPool at The Shard,it's quite a strange feeling to have helicopters flying past at your level but this pool takes it a step further," he says."Putting your goggles(防水镜)on and with a 360-degree view of London from 220m up, it really will be something else-but it's definitely not one for the acrophobic(恐高)!"
While the exact date of the construction is not clear yet, if things go well, it may begin in 2020.The location has yet to be confirmed too.
1. What can we learn from the first paragraph? ______A.The Infinity London is the only building to swim in. |
B.Swimmers can enjoy the views of London in the poo1. |
C.The pool is located on the first floor of a skyscraper. |
D.Compass Pools has built many 360-degree pools in the world. |
A.The pool floor. | B.A built-in anemometer. |
C.The door of a submarine. | D.The entrance to the poo1. |
A.People who enjoy flying. | B.People who lose weight. |
C.People who fear heights. | D.People who have poor sight. |
A.It is not certain when people can swim in it. |
B.Its exact location of the construction is clear. |
C.Swimmers can expect its designs easily. |
D.It's impossible to monitor the temperature of the water. |
【推荐3】In Austin, Texas, a construction technology company, ICON, claims to have America’s first 3D-printed homes for sale. Partnering with Kansas City developer 3Strands, the company is building two-to-four-bedroom homes in Austin, the Texas capital.
The 3D-printing construction technology can “precisely(精确地) control the deposition on concrete over a large print area”, so it can build a house in weeks, the company said.
In the US, the first 3D-printed housing community will be built in Rancho Mirage, a desert city in California, according to developer Palari. It covers 5 acres, includes 15 houses and is set for completion by next spring. Each house has three bedrooms and two bathrooms on a 10,000-square-foot lot with a swimming pool and deck only for $595,000.
All the houses will be made from 3D-printed panels by Mighty Buildings, an Oakland, California-based construction technology company. The company uses panelized technology, called the “Mighty Kit System”, to print a “stone-like” material. Unlike ICON, which works on the building site, Mighty Buildings ships the panels to the site, where they are assembled(聚集).
The houses in the Rancho Mirage project, which always cost three to six months using traditional methods, will take a month to install, Palari CEO Basil Starr told the Los Angeles Times. A typical project of this scale would take around three years, but they are planning for no more than a year and a half, he said.
The pre-sale campaign started in late February and sold out within days, said Starr, adding that most of the buyers were people with practical knowledge or understanding of this kind of technology and a passion for sustainability.
Apart from the construction speed, the companies also stress that 3D printing is more eco-friendly than traditional building methods because 3D printers produce the precise amount of material, while building wood-frame houses will result in construction waste ending up in landfills.
The 3D-printing technology also provides “safer” houses that are designed to withstand fire, flood, wind and other natural disasters better than conventionally built houses, according to ICON.
1. What are the main features of the 3D-printed houses according to the passage?A.Affordable , eco-friendly and safe. | B.Cheap ,comfortable and eco-friendly. |
C.Time-saving , safe and practical. | D.Practical , comfortable and cheap. |
A.ICON will work together with developer Palari to build the first 3D-printed housing community . |
B.The 3D-printed houses are popular with all citizens. |
C.Both ICON and Mighty Buildings will transport the printed materials to the building sites. |
D.3D-printing will help save building materials. |
A.Neutral. | B.Positive. |
C.Negative. | D.Unconcerned. |
A.the 3D-printed houses are much better than traditional ones |
B.the 3D-printing technology is widely used |
C.3D-printing construction technology companies |
D.3D-printing technology used in construction |
【推荐1】It used to be mostly the military that used small, unpiloted aircraft, called "drones". The little planes were very costly. But as they have dropped in price more people have begun to use them. Rescue workers and farmers are among the new users.
The fast rate of the development of computer technology, image sensing devices, satellite navigation and smartphones has led to lower-priced drones. Researchers and developers have learned how to build smaller and less-costly drones, Moviemakers are using drones to film from the sky. Historians use them when they explore ancient buildings. Rescue workers use them to look for people. And now farmers are using them to watch over their crops.
Romain Faroux is a French businessman who starts companies. His father was a farmer. He believed drones could help farmers. He helped create a company that developed a small drone that could be controlled by people on the ground. They called it "Agridrone". It uses a special "optical sensor" to examine crops. The technology used is similar to that used by smartphones-except it has wings. A computer program directs the drone to fly over the crops. The sensor on the drone records four different-colored "bands" of sunlight that are reflected off the crops.
Jean-Baptiste Bruggeman is a farmer. He says the drone flies over his crops at different times of the season. He says this provides a lot of information about his crops. The drone pictures show him the exact amount of fertilizer the crops need. It also shows exactly where the fertilizer is needed.
Romain Faroux says farmers use information collected by the Agridrone to place fertilizer only in areas where it was needed. This saves money and reduces pollution. Before they used the drones, farmers would put the same amount of fertilizer everywhere. Drones also save time because farmers can examine up to three hectare in about a minute.
1. Why do rescue workers and farmers begin to use drones?A.Drones can monitor their cattle. | B.Drones' prices have dropped. |
C.Drones can help them get more business. | D.Drones' sizes become smaller. |
A.Explore ancient buildings. | B.Put fertilizer on the crops. |
C.Help farmers examine their crops. | D.Help rescue workers look for people. |
A.Help the sunlight shine the crops. | B.Direct the plane to fly over the crop. |
C.Examine the different colors of the. | D.Record the sunlight reflected off the crops. |
A.environment-friendly | B.wasteful | C.costly | D.safe |
【推荐2】Around 3,500 Americans ingest (摄入) batteries every year. It’s apparently such a repeating issue that even a specific hotline was built in the event of such an emergency.
And while it’s unlikely your wristwatch’s power source will ever be safe to eat, that doesn’t mean all batteries will remain uneatable-in fact, some are being designed with digestion specifically in mind.
A team of researchers at the Italian Institute of Technology recently revealed what isl being called as the world’s first fully rechargeable, eatable battery. As detailed in a paper published with Advanced Materials, the new device has made good use of some eatable materials.
“Eatable electronic devices will have major implications for gastrointestinal tract (胃肠道) monitoring, treatment, as well as rapid food quality monitoring,” reads the paper’s abstract, adding that although recent research proved the feasibility of eatable sensors and circuits, “fully eatable electronic devices and eatable power sources are still required, of which there have been very few examples.”
According to the team’s findings, their proof-of-concept battery was capable of producing 0.65 volts, which is safely low enough for the human body to handle. The ingestible could provide 48 μA of current for 12 minutes, or alternatively, a few microamps (微安) for over an hour. Such a power supply could provide enough energy for small electronics alike to eatable pill-shaped modules and other gastrointestinal procedure alternatives.
In a statement, researcher coordinator Mario Caironi explained that such a product could help power monitors for both human health conditions and food storage. Additionally, given their safety, products with stronger power could be used within children’s toys, where ingestion risk is higher.
In the team’s statement, co-author Ivan Ilic also explained that despite the battery’s relatively low power, its digestibility provides a promising example of a battery that doesn’t use any harmful materials.
1. What is the necessity of developing eatable batteries?A.They help with the food shortage. | B.They can avoid the harm caused by eating batteries. |
C.They are useful in some special fields. | D.They have no impact on the environment. |
A.Availability. | B.Flexibility. | C.Responsibility. | D.Possibility. |
A.The application of the battery has a long way to go. |
B.The eatable batteries will be widely used in our life. |
C.The development of the eatable battery is promising. |
D.The eatable batteries will soon be put into production. |
A.News Corner. | B.Story Garden. | C.Language World. | D.Technology Square. |
【推荐3】The earth is warming. The past years are the warmest on record. Greenhouse gases from human activities are responsible for 1.1°C of average warming since 1900. What we’re experiencing is different from the global average. We experience extreme weather — historic droughts, serious heatwaves, violent storms and catastrophic (灾难性的) floods.
We won’t feel the impact of our efforts for decades. But we must know our future today so we can act now. To develop the best strategies for adaptation, we need climate models to predict the climate in different regions over decades. Unlike predicting the weather, climate models are multi-decade simulations (模拟) modeling the physics chemistry and biology of the atmosphere, waters, ice, land and human activities.
Greater resolution is needed to model changes in the global climate. Scientists estimate that these resolutions will demand billions of times more computing power than what’s currently available. It would take decades to achieve that through the ordinary course of computing advances.
For the first time, we have the technology to do that. We can achieve million-x speedups by combining three technologies: GPU-accelerated computing; breakthroughs in physics-informed neural (神经的) networks and AI supercomputers, along with vast quantities of data to learn from.
With these techniques, we may have within our grasp the billion-x leap needed to do ultra-high-resolution (超高分辨率) climate modeling. And with more accurate predictions people and nations will act with more urgency.
NVIDIA this week announced plans to build the world’s most powerful AI supercomputer used to predict climate change Named Earth-2, the system would create a digital twin of the Earth. The system would be the climate change to Cambridge-1 the world’s most powerful AI supercomputer for healthcare research.
1. What is one of the results mentioned in the text of global warming?A.Water shortage. | B.Loss of coastal cities. |
C.Rise of sea level. | D.More extreme weather. |
A.It will cost billions of money. | B.The climate changes frequently. |
C.Technology now can’t meet the needs. | D.The model of the earth is too difficult to build. |
A.What advance AI has made recently. |
B.What makes it hard to model the global climate. |
C.What makes modelling the global climate possible. |
D.What scientists’ plan to model the global climate is. |
A.A travel guide. | B.A news report. |
C.A short story. | D.A science fiction. |
【推荐1】Sharing a bed with a pet at night is a common feature of nighttime routines in the United States. According to a 2021—2022 survey, 43 percent of pet dogs in the United States and 49 percent of pet cats sleep on their owner’s bed. When it comes to the perks of sharing your bed with your favourite furry friend, however, experts are divided.
First, it’s worth noting that the majority of research on the topic of co-sleeping with pets has focused on dogs rather than cats. Mark Fierstein, an internal medicine specialist at NYUL angone Health in New York City, suggests this is because cats may want to play or even purposely wake up their owner. Rabbits or hamsters are also out of the question.
A benefit of sleeping with pets is that the practice may prevent loneliness, Fierstein says. “Often, people who co-sleep with pets report an increased sense of security, companionship, and relaxation,” he notes. “For some people, the dog’s warmth, steady heartbeat, and protective nature can make sleeping with them feel safe and cozy.” This may be especially true of people who are managing trauma or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Leslie Sinn, a psychologist, says according to a survey,60% of PTSD suffers feel calm down if they wake up to see the presence of the dog.
Some research suggests co-sleeping with pets may increase mid-night awakenings for people. “If the owner is a light sleeper, he or she may not do well with a dog or cat in the bedroom,” notes Fierstein. For example, he points out that a dog who snores loudly is not an ideal sleeping mate.
Dogs may also show aggressive behaviour—such as biting. Allowing pets in the bedroom can also expose owners to potential allergens, like pet hair, as well as viruses that cause disease.
1. Which word can replace the underlined word “perks” in the first paragraph?A.disadvantages | B.numbers | C.possibility | D.bonus |
A.A newborn baby. | B.A survivor of an earthquake. |
C.An old man with a heart disease. | D.A young man suffering from lack of sleep. |
A.To relieve post-traumatic stress disorder. | B.To prevent loneliness. |
C.To get a sense of security. | D.To avoid potential allergens. |
A.Objective | B.Skeptical | C.Ambiguous | D.Approving |
【推荐2】Putonghua is the official language on the mainland, but if history had played out differently, most of the people could have been speaking Cantonese.
In 1912, shortly after the end of the Qing dynasty, the founding fathers of the republic met to decide which language should be spoken in the new China.
Mandarin - now known as Putonghua - was just a northern dialect spoken by the hated Manchurian officials at that time. While it had served as China’s lingua franca(混合语) for centuries, many saw it as an “impure form” of Chinese.
Many of the leaders, including Sun Yat-sen, were from Guangdong - where people are open to new ideas. A great debate started and eventually led to a formal vote. Cantonese lost out by a small margin to Putonghua and the rest is history.
While historians today still argue about whether this story is real, it is something Guangdong people love to tell. Many Cantonese speakers feel proud of their native language, saying it has more in common with the classical Chinese than Putonghua - which is a mix of northern dialects heavily influenced by Manchurian and Mongolian.
Linguists agree to some degree. “Cantonese is closer to classical Chinese in its pronunciation and some grammar,” Jiang Wenxian, a Chinese language scholar, said. “Using Cantonese to read classical poetry is a real pleasure,” he said. “Many ancient poems don’t rhyme(押韵) when you read them in Putonghua, but they do in Cantonese.”
“Cantonese keeps a flavor of ancient Chinese. Nowadays few people understand classical Chinese, so Cantonese should be protected as a type of language fossil helping us study ancient Chinese culture.” Cantonese is spoken by about 70 million people in Guangdong, Hong Kong, Macau and communities abroad.
In the 17th and 18th centuries, Guangdong was the only Chinese province allowed to trade directly with foreigners. Many Westerners at the time learned Cantonese. Up till very recently, there were more Cantonese speakers in overseas Chinese communities than Putonghua speakers. In Canada, for example, Cantonese is the third most commonly spoken language after English and French.
1. What’s the function of the first paragraph?A.To introduce the topic. |
B.To attraction people’s attention. |
C.To summarize the whole passage. |
D.To show the importance of Putonghua. |
A.Most of the leaders are in favor of Putonghua. |
B.Most of the leaders came from Guangdong at that time. |
C.Guangdong people are more likely to accept new ideas. |
D.Sun Yat-sen suggested having a debate to decide on the new language. |
A.Because it’s as important as Putonghua. |
B.Because it is an ancient language with a long history. |
C.Because nowadays few people can understand Cantonese. |
D.Because it is very helpful when studying Chinese culture. |
A.New language, New China. |
B.How Putonghua defeated Cantonese |
C.The development of an official language |
D.Cantonese almost became the official language |
【推荐3】Kristen Sorensen was 55 when she became paralyzed from the neck down. Diagnosed in October 2018 with a rare disorder that affects the body's nervous system, she never expected to walk again.
But earlier that year, the Brooks Treatment Center in Florida became the first center to use a unique technology developed in Japan --- the Hybrid Assistive Limb (HAL). HAL, essentially a wearable machine, helps those with spinal cord (脊髓的)injuries and muscular diseases regain their movements and strengthen their nerves and muscles. Known as exoskeletons, they're a type of lightweight suit, with joints powered by small electric motors, that serve as mechanical muscle. Patients use their brain waves to control them.
When Sorensen heard about the brain wave-controlled exoskeleton, she knew she had to place an order and give it a try. A trained nurse helped her fit HAL over her waist and trousers, connecting her to sensors that help pick up faint bio-electric signals on the surface of the skin, which communicate a patient's intention to move. Once HAL receives these signals, it helps support the person's movements.
After some training and efforts, Sorensen was able to walk at her daughter's wedding a few months later in December. It's a thought that Sorensen shares. "When I used HAL, there were people who came from all over the country to use the equipment," she says. "I would like this kind of technology to be more readily available and more accessible especially to those who learn slowly."
But it's not just those with disabilities or injuries who stand to benefit. By 2050, there will be more than 2 billion people over age 60, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), and exoskeletons could offer a solution to the world's aging population.
In the future, as human bodies wear down with age, an exoskeleton - powered by active minds - could help people stay on their feet. With such huge potential applications available, the global medical exoskeleton market will be worth an estimated $2.8 billion by 2023, according to a research company.
1. What do we know about Kristen?A.She had much difficulties in walking. |
B.She was paralyzed due to an accident. |
C.She volunteered in a science experiment. |
D.She never gave up the hope to walk again. |
A.brain wave | B.electrical nerve | C.mechanical muscle | D.spinal cord |
①Persons put on HAL.
②Persons are connected to the sensors.
③HAL helps support the person's motion.
④Persons send out intention to move.
⑤Sensors pick up signals and pass them to HAL.
A.②①④⑤③ | B.①②③④⑤ | C.②①③④⑤ | D.①②④⑤③ |
A.HAL can now be used with no difficulty |
B.HAL may have a large potential market |
C.HAL has been widely used in the world |
D.HAL can only help people with disabilities |
【推荐1】In summer holiday, the kids are out of school, so it is a good time to plan for a family travel. However, it's not easy to prepare for a family travel. Here are four travel apps(应用程序) to make your trip more relaxing.
Yuggler
Search nearby for family-friendly activities, from free events to worthwhile attractions. Use Yuggler to plan for what to do each day, based on the weather or the type of entertainment your kids want or need, and look through reviews written by parents who've been there. So instead of paying $20 per person for entrance to the big museum, you can locate just-as-fun spots with zero admission, saving a family of $80.
Sit or Squat
Held by Charmin, this app uses your phone's built-in location finder to find out the closest public restrooms. Perhaps more importantly, Sit or Squat provides the restrooms' cleanliness scores, which are made by the users who have been there. It is quite convenient.
My Disney Experience
The official Walt Disney World app' s interactive map(互动地图), which uses your tool' s GPS, helps you find restaurants, restrooms, and attractions nearby. You can also access real-time wait times for popular rides and character appearances, meaning you're making the most of your time.
Wi-Fi Finder
Find free Internet near your current location in a minute. Wi-Fi Finder works offline too. Before you head out, download the offline database(数据库) to your phone, so you won't waste data while searching for a hotspot, which is key during an international trip. You'll save as much as $15 off the hotel Wi-Fi cost.
1. Which app can be used to Save entrance fare?A.Yuggler. | B.Sit or Squat. |
C.Wi-Fi Finder. | D.My Disney Experience. |
A.Asking for the guide. |
B.Turning to Yuggler apps. |
C.Downloading database to your phone. |
D.Putting a built-in location finder in your phone. |
A.The location guide. | B.A family-friendly plan. |
C.The interactive map. | D.Paying $20 more per person. |
A.Searching for the hotspot. | B.Using your tool's GPS. |
C.Going to the Internet bar. | D.Finding free Internet in location. |
【推荐2】Shoppers in the United States have many different retail stores (零售店) to choose from. You can shop at large department stores, furniture stores, jewelry stores, electronic equipment stores and many others. Another type of retail store—the catalog store, has become popular in the U.S.
Catalog stores offer much of the same goods as traditional retail stores. However, in these stores, shoppers select the items they wish to buy from large catalogs that are filled with photos and descriptions of all the different goods. The variety of products listed in the catalogs includes everything from baby clothing to video equipment and watches. The prices of these items are very low. In fact, the same items often cost more in other retail stores. And that’s the reason many people prefer to shop in catalog stores.
When shoppers go to a catalog store, they see many brand-name products on display. If they are interested in purchasing an item, they need to follow this simple procedure.
●First, they go to a counter to find the store’s catalog.
●They look in the catalog to find the exact item they wish to buy.
●Then, they fill out an order form with the name of the item, the item number from the catalog, the price, and their name and address.
●After completing the form, the customer gives it to a salesperson, who checks to see if the item is in stock.
If the item is available, the stockroom sends it on a conveyor belt (输送带) to the pick-up counter. When the item arrives at the pick-up counter, the customer’s name is called, and the customer pays for the item.
The whole procedure usually takes ten to twenty minutes. If the item isn’t available, the salesperson can usually check the store’s computer and find out when it will be in stock again.
Catalog stores usually don’t offer all the services that regular retail stores do. They usually don’t have many salespeople, so customers can’t expect to receive much assistance or attention from store employees. Customers need to know about the features and the quality of the items they wish to buy before they shop, since there isn’t much opportunity to ask questions or examine the product in the store. However, catalog stores offer quality items at lower prices, and consumers seem to appreciate this.
1. What is the difference between the traditional retail stores and the catalog stores?A.The prices of products in catalog stores are higher. |
B.Shoppers select the items they need from large catalogs. |
C.Catalog Stores offer more products than the traditional stores. |
D.Catalog stores usually offer all the services that regular retail stores do. |
①Check the catalog to select the items.
②Fill out the order form.
③Wait at the pick-up counter.
④Find a catalog at a counter.
⑤Find a salesperson to cheek the form.
A.④-①-③-⑤-② | B.①-④-②-③-⑤ |
C.④-①-②-⑤-③ | D.④-②-⑤-③-① |
A.become salespeople now |
B.do the same as in retail stores |
C.have more chances to examine the goods |
D.should know the information of the goods ahead |
A.offer quality goods at lower prices |
B.have many salespersons for service |
C.can help save much time when doing shopping |
D.offer the exact items the customer wishes to purchase |
【推荐3】If you are earning money and doing some of your own shopping, you may want to enroll in (注册) some well-known rewards programs at your favourite stores. Here are some of the most popular rewards programs.
The Student Price Card (SPC)
This is a card that all teens, aged 13 and up, should have in their wallet. It costs $10, but you will easily earn this back in savings from a wide variety of retailers (零售商) including 10% off at American Eagle, Urban Outfitters, Little Burgundy, Marble Slab and many more.
SCENE
This is perhaps one of the most popular rewards programs for teens, aged 14 and older. It’s a pity that the SCENE program was dropped by Sport Check last fall. However, other participating retailers are mostly restaurants such as Harvey's and Swiss Chalet. Once you collect 1.000 points, you will receive a free movie.
Starbucks
For starters, the Starbucks Rewards program gives you a free drink on your birthday. It also offers you the convenience of paying with your phone, instead of cash, at the register (收银机). You earn 2 stars for every $1 spent and after you collect 300 stars, you’ll be upgraded to Gold Status where you can cash in 125 stars for free food and drink. You must be 15 or older to participate in the program.
Air Miles
This program recently dropped the minimum age requirement from 18 to 16, which is a win for teens, although some would like it even younger. Air Miles is now a very popular rewards program, and has many participating retailers. You can choose to save up for a free flight or use the cash option at stores such as Starbucks, Cineplex and Kernels Popcom.
1. Which of the following cards may a 13-year-old apply for?A.The SPC. | B.SCENE. | C.Air Miles. | D.Starbucks. |
A.A free international flight. | B.10% off at Urban Outitters. |
C.1000 points for a free movie. | D.A free drink on their birthday. |
A.$100. | B.$105. | C.$125. | D.$150. |