1 . As teenagers, maybe you are interested in blind boxes. Some of you have got blind box toys from online stores. But why does this kind of shopping become popular in China?

You may have different opinions. Firstly, the box adds more ________ and fun to your buying experience. Because you don’t know what is inside the box, you want to ________ your luck. Secondly, blind boxes are really ________. As a student, you don’t have too much ________ so you want to save some for yourself. For example, on Taobao and Pinduoduo, some blind boxes are being sold for prices as ________ as 9.9 yuan. Thirdly, you may get something such as a pet dog your parents wouldn’t ________ for you. If this is your choice, you have really gone too far. Since your parents are adults, they know ________ you should get.

On May 3, 2021, about 160 pet dogs and cats were ________ at a business outlet of ZTO Express in Chengdu. They were put in boxes to be sent to different ________ through the express. When volunteers found those animals, four of them were dead, ________ many were sick. So what do you think of the blind box pet event in Chengdu? If you really love animals, you are ________ angry. You are probably calling for an end to the crazy ________ of blind box pets like other people. You may ask your parents to buy a pet in a local pet store. Whatever your choice is, it suggests that you are a(n) ________ teenager.

Blind box toys are ________ partly because of their cute looks. But remember: Animals are our friends, so we should love them and make them ________ from blind boxes! So it’s time for us to play a part in protecting them. And from now on, let’s stop buying such blind boxes!

2 . “Who needs a shopping mall if you have Taobao?” says Wang Lin, 28, a writer in Beijing. Taobao, China’s largest online shopping site, has become an important part of Wang Lin’s life. She ________ lots of money on Taobao.

A growing number of Chinese internet users like Wang have found the joys of online shopping. Most online shoppers are students or young workers. More women shop online than men. Clothing and home-use products are the most ________ products online.

Taobao means “looking for treasure” in Chinese. People can find almost ________ they need on Taobao, from clothes to books, from candies to DVD players.

“You may question the safety of online shopping,” Wang Lin said. “It’s very safe and convenient. ________ you receive the product from the seller and are satisfied (满意) with it, the seller will not get the money. You can ________ get your money back if you want to return the products.”

3 . When it comes to November 11, the young people will think it as the Single’s Day as well as the online shopping carnival（狂欢节）.

Online shopping has been much more popular especially after Jack Ma, the CEO of T-mall and Taobao, had the idea of “Double Eleven”. The _______ of online shopping include cheaper things, fast searching, comparing between products, and saving time. Firstly, before the shoppers make their _______, they can check reviews and suggestions about the products from other buyers. Secondly, it is much easier for people to buy the best products from all over the world. Thirdly, long distance is no longer a problem because most sellers provide an express service（快递服务）and products will be sent straight to the door _______. You don’t even need to _______ your house or go to the shops. You can stay at _______ with a nice cup of tea and just click your mouse to choose the things you like.

Online shopping is very _______, but there are always some problems. Shoppers who buy products online _______ that the products may be different from what they have expected. Online shopping is also not _______ enough. Online shoppers have to fill in their personal information and credit card（信用卡）information. It will _______ more risk of losing money. So we should ________ them when we enjoy online shopping. Let's be a wise buyer!

4 . When it comes to November 11, the young generations will consider it as the Singles’ Day as well as the online shopping Carnival（狂欢节）.

Online shopping has been much more _______ especially after Jack Ma, the CEO of T-mall and Taobao, had the _______ of “Double Eleven”. The advantages of online shopping include cheaper prices, fast searching and comparing between products, and saving _______. Before the shoppers make their decisions, they can check recommendations about the products from other buyers. It is truly global so people can buy the best products from all over the world. Distance is no longer a _______ because most sellers provide an express service（快递服务） and goods will be sent straight to the door _______. You don’t even need to _______ out of your house or go to the shops. You can stay at home with a nice cup of tea and just click your mouse to choose the article you like.

Online shopping is very _______, but there is always a trap. Shoppers who buy products online are _______ that the products may be different from what they have expected. Online shopping has proved to be _______ sometimes. Online shoppers have to fill in their personal information and credit card information, which can be stolen and used by skillful hackers. It will increase the risk of losing money. So we should be ________ enough to avoid these problems when we enjoy online shopping.

6 . Online shopping is very popular among most Internet users. ________ 50% of the Internet users in the US like to shop online. South Korea, where 99% of the Internet users like shopping online, is one of the ________ where shopping online is popular.

Internet shopping is easy, ________ and convenient. People can do their shopping on a computer at home. When a person visits an online shop, chooses something he needs and then pays with his credit card (信用卡), he has ________ the process of online shopping. Several days later, his things will be sent to his home or his office.

There are some other ________ of shopping online. Online shopping is very popular during the Christmas shopping season ________ people can buy things online at any time of the day, and they don’t need to wait in a long line. That is to say, online shopping ________ save time.

Online shopping lets a person have enough time to choose things ________ being rushed. You have the chance to save the thing which you want and come back to it later to decide whether or not to buy it.

But for ladies, you must ________ when you buy something online. On the one hand, sometimes the color doesn’t look the same as ________ on your screen. On the other hand, you can’t know whether the dress fits you or not if you don’t try it on.

9 . When it comes to November 11, the young generations will consider it as the Singles’ Day as well as the online shopping Carnival (狂欢节).

Online shopping has been much more ________ especially after Jack Ma, the CEO of Tmall and Taobao, had the ________ of “Double Eleven”. The advantages of online shopping include cheaper pieces, fast searching, comparing between products, and saving ________. Before the shoppers make their decisions, they can check requirements and recommendations about the products from other buyers. It is truly global so people can buy the best products from all over the world. Distance is no longer a ________ because most sellers provide an express service (快递服务) and goods will be sent straight to the door ________. You don’t even need to ________ out of your house or go to the shops. You can stay at home with a nice cup of tea and just click your mouse to choose the article you like.

Online shopping is very ________, but there is always a trap. Shoppers who buy products online are ________ that the products may be different from what they have expected. Online shopping has proved to be ________ enough. Online shoppers have to fill in their personal information and credit card information, which can be stolen and used by skillful hackers. It will increase the risk of losing money.

So we should be ________ enough to avoid these problems when we enjoy online shopping.