1 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

For brands to succeed, they must grasp and adapt to evolving consumer taste. Over the past decade, China     1    (witness) a shift in consumer behavior marked by the rise of guochao, a trend emphasizing nationalistic branding. Chinese consumers displayed a strong     2    (prefer) for locally-made products. Therefore, it’s crucial for brands to genuinely comprehend and honor local customs, traditions, and values. While integrating Chinese elements into marketing strategies can be effective, it should be handled thoughtfully     3    (avoid) cultural insensitivity.

2 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Recently, you may have noticed some new trends in the fashion industry, from “dopamine (多巴胺) dressing” to “tomato girl”. Now, it is the perfect time     1     (try) something new with the “Maillard style” that’s getting popular on social media.

The term “Maillard” originally refers to the Maillard     2     (react). This phenomenon is well-known in Western cuisine. It describes a chemical change that produces flavor chemicals and browning in foods such as toast and steak, as     3     (note) by BBC Science Focus.

    4     (similar), Maillard-inspired fashion creates clothes     5     show different kinds of brown, like rich reddish-browns, warm yellow-browns, and delicate off-whites(米色). This makes     6     easier for people to think of the rich tastes food brings,     7     (create) pleasant emotions in their brains.

    8     (compare) to the bright colors of “dopamine dressing” and the fresh “tomato girl” look, the dark earth colors that Maillard style uses reflect the autumn season and give people a     9     (comfort) feeling.

The style has also become     10     hit among many famous brands. At fashion shows showing off their new autumn products, brands like Miu Miu, Hermes, and Miuccia Prada have all presented Mailard-themed clothes one after another.

3 . A hearing aid is a small electronic device you wear in or behind your ear to make sounds louder. A hearing aid has three basic parts: a microphone, an amplifier and a speaker. The hearing aid receives sound through a microphone, which changes the sound waves to electrical signals and sends them to an amplifier. The amplifier increases the power of the signals and sends them to the ear through a speaker. There are three styles of hearing aids.

·Behind-the-ear (BTE) aids are used by people of all ages. “Mini” BTE is a new kind. These small and open-fit aids fit behind the ear completely, with a narrow tube into the ear canal, enabling the canal to remain open. Thus, some people prefer it because their own voice does not sound “plugged up”.

·In-the-ear (ITE) aids fit completely inside the outer ear. Some ITE aids may have added features, such as a telecoil that allows users to receive sound through the circuitry of the hearing aid, rather than through its microphone.

•Canal aids fit into the ear canal and are available in two styles. In-the-canal (ITC) aids are made to fit the size and shape of the ear canal. Completely-in-canal ( CIC) aids are hidden in the ear canal.

The hearing aid that will work best for you depends on your hearing needs and lifestyle. Price is also a key consideration. However, just because one hearing aid is more expensive than another does not necessarily mean that it will better suit your needs. Other features to consider include parts or services covered by the guarantee, estimated costs for repair, and the hearing aid company’s reputation for quality and service.

For more information, contact: nidcdinfo@nidcd.nih.gov .

1. What helps strengthen the power of electrical signals in a hearing aid?

A．The microphone.	B．The amplifier.
C．The speaker.	D．The telecoil.

2. If preferring a hearing aid that keeps the ear canal open, you can choose______ .

A．“Mini” BTE	B．In-the-ear aids
C．In-the-canal aids	D．Completely-in-canal aids

3. To buy a suitable hearing aid, you should______ .

A．increase your estimated costs	B．find the one with more features
C．give in to the after-sale services	D．consider your needs and lifestyle

4 . 目前,移动支付在中国非常盛行，越来越多的人选择使用该支付方式。请你针对这一现象写一篇文章向校英语报投稿,内容包括:
1.移动支付的利弊;
2.你对移动支付的看法。
注意:1.词数 100 词左右;
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯;参考词汇:移动支付:mobile payment
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5 . Best Gifts for Every Type of Mom

Do you want to reward Mom with New Year gifts? Millions of products are offered online, but don’t get scared away. We have done the work for you by selecting best gift ideas for every type of mom. Just click “Add to cart” to shower Mom with love.

Dainty Earrings-Best for the Jewelry Lover

Made from sterling silver, the earrings are lightweight and perfect for everyday wear. They’re also ideal for anyone with sensitive ears. Among the 8,000 plus five-star reviewers, April Farmer confirm: this, saying, “Just about every material irritates (刺激) my ears, but I have had these in for three months now-and no irritation, no color changing, or fading of silver. I can’t even tell they are in!”

KS Lunch Bag-Best for the Working Mom

This in-disguise cooler bag will put a smile on mom’s face during lunch hour. With thousands of five-star reviewers, the fashionable and functional KS bag has an insulated lining (隔热的内衬) that helps keep food and beverages fresh, and an inside pocket that holds utensils. Plus, the soft, lightweight design makes it easy to bring anywhere.

Breville Express-Best for the Coffee Lover

Talk about a morning boost! If Mom is a true coffee lover, she’s dreamed of owning a high-end espresso machine. Now you can make that dream a reality. The Breville Express, which has more than 14,000 five-star reviews, comes in either black or stainless steel surfaces and offers the same dose-controlled grinding (研磨) that’s normally reserved for fancy coffee shops.

Beckham Pillows--Best for the One Who Needs a Good Night’s Sleep

She deserves a peaceful night’s rest after all the hard work she does every day, and she’ll get just that with these Beckham pillows. The set of two affordable cooling gel pillows is ideal for back, stomach and side sleepers. It offers much-needed temperature regulation that will keep her more comfortable than ever. It’s a best seller with more than 126,000 five-star reviews, so it’s pretty much a hit.

1. April Farmer’s review indicates that the Dainty Earrings are       .

A．durable and fancy	B．simple and unique
C．stylish and valuable	D．light and skin-friendly

2. From the passage, we can know that       .

A．Dainty Earrings are best for formal occasions

B．KS Lunch Bag is silver, portable and insulated

C．Breville Express features fine and quick grinding

D．Beckham Pillows suit different sleeping positions

3. Who is the passage intended for?

A．Agencies selling products to moms.

B．People seeking gifts for their moms.

C．Moms planning to reward themselves.

D．Salesmen studying moms’ preferences.

6 . 阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。

Before ending upon a supermarket shelf, an avocado(牛油果) has produced 1.3 kilograms of carbon into the atmosphere. Its production alone consumes 60 gallons of water. Despite this, the fruit will often be thrown away as household waste.

Household food waste is the result of mismanagement. Much of the waste is avoidable and the food may have been eaten had it been better managed. To reduce household food waste, a growing number of food retailers decide to remove date labelling(标签), such as the “use-by” or “best-before” date, from some fresh food items.

Past studies have confirmed the importance of date labelling. Almost 60% of western European consumers surveyed said they “always” check date labels while purchasing. But date labelling has long come under criticism because failure to truly understand date labelling often leads to unreasonable decision making. Indeed, consumers commonly don’t accept edible(可食用的), but date-expired(过期的) food.

The removal of date labelling is therefore a promising start. Without date labels, information that may affect consumers’ understanding of what is edible, is removed. Instead, consumers are encouraged to sense-check fresh food items.

In the case of an avocado, the advice given to consumers is that when ripe, it should have a “pleasant and slightly sweet aroma(气味)”, while the skin should be “dark green or brown”. Information is also provided on how an avocado should look, taste, and feel when “overripe”. It is hoped that a better informed consumer will be less likely to blindly throw away food due to an expiration date.

1. What do food retailers decide to do to reduce household food waste?
_______________________________________________________________________________
2. Why has date labelling long been criticized?
_______________________________________________________________________________
3. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
If consumers can be better informed, they will not accept edible, but date-expired food.
_______________________________________________________________________________
4. Once date labels are removed from some fresh food items, what problem(s) might be caused? (In about 40 words)
_______________________________________________________________________________

7 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

My first shopping experience in China was a trip to Wanda Plaza. For the first time, I     1     (introduce) to Chinese brands like Lining, Anta Sports, etc. I shopped for a T-shirt, jeans, and dresses. Afterwards, I’ve had many other in-store shopping experiences. I once went to a local market,     2     the goods gave me a similar feeling to the stores in my home country. I could bargain on how much I wanted to pay for an outfit. Shopping in stores like this was a lot     3     (cheap).

8 . Institutions and individuals can subscribe to Journal of Science (JS) either by print or online. Ordering Procedures

Both institutions and individuals can complete their order form and submit payment to start their print and/or online subscription. Those who choose the print version receive access to the online service as well. They may also subscribe to online-only access to JS. Once the publisher has received payment, the institution or individual will begin receiving the print journal if they order the print option. They will receive an e-mail with instructions for obtaining access to the online edition. The e-mail will direct them to an online form. They will be asked to provide the following information necessary to activate their subscription to JS:

Institutions

·Contact name, title, phone, fax, and email

·Customer number (received via email)

·Institution's IP Address(es)

Individuals

·A username and password that you can easily remember

·Your name, phone number, and email address

·Your customer number (received via email)

With their subscription, they will receive 10 issues per year of the JS in addition to access to tables of contents, abstracts, full text searching, full text display, and PDFs, full access to all posted back content to 1860, for as long as the subscription is active. For institutions, access is limited to computers within a particular set of Internet IP addresses. Individuals will enjoy the advantage of having password access to JS from any device connected to the Internet. Without a subscription, access to tables of contents and abstracts is available.

Cost of Subscriptions

2022 Rates	Individual online-only	Individual print+online	Student online-only	Student print+online	Institution online-only	Institution print+online
U.S.	$80	$90	$40	$50	$240	$250
Foreign	$80	$90+ $35 Postage	$40	$50+ $35 Postage	$240	$250+ $35 Postage

Purchasing Individual Issues or Articles

You can purchase access to individual JS issues or articles. Browse through our current online content or our archive (going back to 1860), select the article you want access to, and click Add to Cart. You will be prompted to create an account at this time if you don't already have one. Purchases can be made by visiting our online store: https://epay.ustore.edu/js.

1. What is the procedure for online-only subscription?
①complete an order form                                 ②receive an email with instructions
③activate the subscription                                 ④submit payment

A．③①②④

B．①④②③

C．①④③②

D．④①②③

2. How much does it cost a student in Beijing to subscribe to both print and online versions of JS 2022?

A．$80.

B．$85.

C．$90.

D．$125.

3. What can we learn from the passage?

A．Those who subscribe to the print version have no access to online service.

B．Individual articles are not available unless you make a yearly subscription.

C．There is no limit on Internet IP addresses for either institutions or individuals.

D．People have access to tables of contents and abstracts even without subscription.

9 .

GRANDPARENTS WILL LOVE THESE GADGETS Grandparents deserve the finer things in life. Now it’s time to reward your loved ones with some great gifts. To help family shoppers out, we’ve put together a list of gadgets that won’t break the bank. These gifts for grandparents make everything more enjoyable. Money can’t buy happiness, but sometimes it can help promote your connection.

001 // FOR GRANDPARENTS WHO LOVE TO READ All-new Kindle Paperwhite is a worthwhile upgrade for grandparents who like reading e-books. This version features a larger 6.8-inch display and adjustable warm light. Grandparents will have no trouble operating it. The new one provides 32GB—plenty of space for favorite book titles. Price: 32GB—$190（an additional $20 for the ad-free version）

002 // FOR GRANDPARENTS WHO ARE FAR AWAY Being apart from children and grandchildren is difficult, but Filimin Friendship Lamps can ensure grandparents are never out of mind even if they’re out of sight. Each family member connects the Friendship Lamp to Wi-Fi. It takes little effort to set up and use. Keep one, give the other to grandparents, and whenever you touch your lamp, theirs will light up too. You can customize these lamps with over 200 color options. Price: $105（10% discount if you buy on Filimin’s website）

003 // FOR GRANDPARENTS WHO ENJOY CONVENIENCE Nothing beats a warm cup of coffee on a freezing winter morning, and the Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug keeps drinks at the perfect temperature no matter how long it takes grandma or grandpa to enjoy their coffee or tea. It hardly requires any complex steps to use. The temperature can be controlled via smartphone app. Purchase it in our physical stores today. Price: $99.95（$180 for two）

004 // FOR GRANDPARENTS WHO LOSE THINGS Nothing is more frustrating than being ready to go somewhere important and being unable to find the car keys. Esky makes lost keys a thing of the past. Four receivers can be attached to grandparents’ most treasured items. By just pressing the color-coded button on the transmitter, grandparents can be led to lost items by a beeping sound. You can order it on Amazon. Price: $24.99（$20 in May）

1. What information can we get from the advertisement?

A．The Ember Mug can keep drinks warm for a limited time.

B．It is impossible to skip advertisements while using Kindle Paperwhite.

C．Users know their family are thinking of them when the Friendship Lamp is on.

D．Clicking a button on the Esky receiver enables users to find things they’ve lost.

2. What feature do the four products have in common?

A．Online availability.	B．Easy operation.
C．Special discount.	D．Smartphone control.

3. Who is this advertisement intended for?

A．Family members wanting to buy gifts for their elders.

B．Sales people studying grandparents’ preferences.

C．Companies selling products to elderly people.

D．Grandparents favoring advanced technology.

10 . It shouldn’t come as news to anyone that the planet is moving quickly towards a climate emergency. And fast fashion certainly plays its part in this.

Fast fashion brands, which release hundreds of new styles every week, have caused trends cycles to speed up rapidly, leading to overproduction and overconsumption. British shoppers are buying twice as much as we did a decade ago and both brands and consumers are throwing away “unfashionable” clothing more often—over £300,000 of it ends up in landfill every year. How do we solve this issue?

One answer lies in the new generation of made-to-order brands making their way into the mainstream. These brands make clothes only as and when they’re ordered, and because there’s no overproduction, less unwanted stock ends up in landfills. They also promote a slower fashion model, with pieces taking between three weeks and three months to arrive once purchased. The focus is on creating special, well-made pieces for consumers to treasure for years to come.

Made-to-order fashion is nothing new. Until the mid-20th century, it was the norm. However, the 1960s brought about the dawn of fast fashion and a shift in our relationship with our clothes. The value once placed on craftsmanship and quality was replaced by the desire for low cost and volume, resulting in cut-cost production and the attitude that clothing should be cheap and disposable.

Of course, made-to-order fashion has continued to exist alongside this, though research clearly shows that fast fashion prevails (盛行). Cue a made-to-order brand bringing bespoke (定制) back to the mainstream. Spanish brand Alas features a slow business model. It takes orders each week which are then handmade and delivered in about three weeks. It also revolves around an on-demand production process that rewards consumers for “pre-planned responsible shopping.” Every week, they launch a new drop, available to pre-order for a discounted rate for a limited time. From pre-order, Alas determines how popular each new item is and calculates how many units should be produced to fulfill both pre-orders and future full-price orders, therefore reducing the overproduction of stock.

With made-to-order brands growing in popularity, it begs the question—could this be the dawn of a new, environmentally responsible era? The answer is self-evident.

1. What do the first two paragraphs mainly show?

A．Our strong desire for fashion.

B．The fast development of fashion industry.

C．The urgent need for a different fashion model.

D．The advantages and disadvantages of fast fashion.

2. What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 5 refer to?

A．The shadow of fast fashion.

B．The value placed on quality.

C．The shift towards a green lifestyle.

D．The criticism for cheapness and quantity.

3. What does the example of Spanish brand Alas tell us?

A．The reward mechanism is a must in slow fashion.

B．It takes patience and thought to buy made-to-order items.

C．The pre-order model reduces the cost of purchasing brands.

D．Consumers have a say about how their orders are produced.

4. As for the future of made-to-order fashion, the author is ________ .

A．anxious	B．confident
C．puzzled	D．curious