1 . Amazon is breaking into physical retail in a new way. The online retail giant revealed a new kind of physical store concept in a video published on Monday.
The store, called Amazon Go, doesn't work like a typical Walmart or supermarket. Instead, it's designed so that shoppers will use an app, also called Amazon Go, to automatically add the products that they plan to buy to a digital shopping cart by scanning a QR code(二维码). They can then walk out of the building without waiting in a checkout line because Amazon will charge their Amazon account and send them a receipt.
The first Amazon Go store is located in Seattle, where Amazon is headquartered. For years, there have been rumors the e-commerce company would expand its dominance from digital to physical shopping. Amazon began experimenting with physical bookstores a year ago, but Amazon Go may mark its boldest bet on physical ones yet. By removing much of the staff needed to operate a store, Amazon keeps costs lower than traditional competitors. It's also in a strong position to bring together data on its customers' shopping habits online and offline to make better suggestions in all situations.
However, Amazon's move deeper into physical retail shops comes in a sensitive political climate. The company could be perceived as being a threat to some of the 3.4 million Americans who work as cashiers, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. On the campaign trail, Donald Trump repeatedly criticized Amazon and its founder Jeff Bezos for “getting away with murder tax-wise” and having “a huge antitrust(反垄断) problem.” Will the President& shy; elect add “job killer” to the list of criticisms?
Amazon's effort to launch a new kind of retail store predates(在……之前) the rise of Donald Trump. “Four years ago we asked ourselves: what if we could create a shopping experience with no lines and no checkout? Could we push the boundaries of computer vision and machine learning to create a store where customers could simply take what they want and go?” The company says on an informational page about Amazon Go. For now, Amazon is starting slow. The Amazon Go is only open to Amazon employees in our Beta program, and is scheduled to open to the public in early 2017.
1. In Amazon Go, people can ________ .| A．buy products by paying cash |
| B．buy carts without scanning a QR code |
| C．have no bother to check out and queue |
| D．use an app to wait in a checkout line |
| A．Amazon has dominated the physical bookstores. |
| B．Amazon can contribute to reducing the cost of staff. |
| C．Amazon manages to take the place of physical shopping. |
| D．Amazon can ignore each customer's advice in all situations. |
| A．would result in a political crisis |
| B．would threaten the career of cashiers |
| C．may result in a huge antitrust |
| D．is No.1 job killer in the list of criticisms |
| A．to introduce the Amazon Go store |
| B．to explain how Amazon Go works |
| C．to arouse people's interest in Amazon |
| D．to indicate Trump's attitude to Amazon |
2 . Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks for family, health, and life in general. However, Black Friday has turned it into a business.
Traditionally, the true value of Thanksgiving lies at home not the shopping centers. However, Black Friday has nowadays allowed society to ignore this as individuals(个人) long for something that they do not need or even truly want. Shopping on Black Friday becomes a sign of a shift into a culture that values material wealth（财富） over spending time with loved ones. People are willing to force their way through the crowds in their desperate search for marked-down sweaters and necklaces.
In recent years, Thanksgiving has become a pre-Black Friday holiday for many families. They are devoted to mapping out shopping routes and making organized schedules for which stores to hit first. By drawing individuals out to shopping centers with "matchless savings", businesses encourage this behavior of ignoring Thanksgiving. Many families take their home-cooked meals while camping out at the door of shopping centers. With each new year, Thanksgiving is becoming victim to over-commercialized（过度商业化）society—changing from a meaningful time for family to a day devoted to products and shopping.
Black Friday has shown that with current common standards(标准), people cannot even set aside a single day to appreciate what they already have without immediately buying more. Families have lost sight of what is truly important in life, and have found reasons in debating between a low cost HD television and an appreciation for what they already have. Remember, Thanksgiving should be a day in which people are grateful for all that they have.
1. What does the underlined word "this" in paragraph 2 probably refers to?| A．The sign of a shift. | B．The true value of Thanksgiving. |
| C．The shopping crowd. | D．The material wealth. |
| A．They’ll visit some newly-opened shopping centers in advance. |
| B．They’ll choose a big store for their first visit. |
| C．They’ll make full preparations for the Black Friday shopping. |
| D．They’ll go camping at the gate of shopping center for a good deal. |
| A．appreciate what we've possessed with our families |
| B．stay with our families as long as we can |
| C．try to spend less to get low cost products |
| D．set aside a single day to buy more |
| A．puzzled | B．unconcerned |
| C．happy | D．worried |
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The devices are designed to record your physical activity. They are usually worn around the wrist, where they measure a person’s heart rate. The research team looked at two groups of individuals. The first wore a fitness tracker and took part in health counseling (咨询) with experts to consider the best weight-loss plan. The researchers compared this group with people who only got health counseling.
The study found that those only speaking with the health experts lost nearly 6 kilograms, but those using a fitness tracker lost only 3.5 kilograms. John Jakicic, the lead researcher, questioned the use of electronic devices for weight control in place of “effective behavioral counseling for physical activity and diet. ”
The study involved 470 subjects aged between 18 and 35. Some of them were overweight, while others were considered obese (肥胖的). Over three fourths of the subjects were women. All the subjects were told to increase physical activity and start on a low-calorie diet. They had their weight measured once every six months. After six months, researchers divided the group into two parts: one continued with monthly counseling, while members of the other group were given a fitness tracker. Eighteen months later, both groups “showed significant improvements in fitness, physical activity, and diet,” with no major difference between groups. However, when it came to losing weight, the people who only spoke with experts lost nearly twice as much weight.
Jakicic said, “the study’s findings are important because effective long-term treatments are needed to address America’s obesity. ” More information is needed, he added, to learn how to best use these devices to change “physical activity and diet behaviors” in adults who want to lose weight.
1. All the subjects in the study were asked to ________.| A．start on a high-calorie diet | B．wear a fitness tracker |
| C．increase physical activities | D．record their heart rates |
| A．Wearing fitness trackers hardly helps people lose weight. |
| B．Physical activity and diet have no effect on weight loss. |
| C．Handling obesity requires effective long-term treatments. |
| D．There are great differences in fitness between both groups. |
| A．The study went on for about two years. |
| B．More than 120 men took part in the study. |
| C．Health counseling helps lose almost 6 kilograms. |
| D．Wearing a fitness tracker is useful for keeping slim. |
| A．describe how the researchers were conducting the study |
| B．indicate regular counseling for weight control is necessary |
| C．convince readers to wear fitness trackers for weight control |
| D．warn women are more likely to suffer from weight problems |
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| Opening week specials at Munchies Food Hall. At the corner of Green and Brown Streets in the city Monday 6th of January until Sunday 14th of January 2018 Feast until you’re full! Come down to Munchies time week to enjoy the special dishes on offer at all of our food outlets. Order from the following: ●Succulent chicken rice ●Spicy satay beef ●Delicious noodle dishes ●Plump pork chops ●Seafood specialties ●Crunchy vegetables  ●Sweet tropical fruit Hala food is available at the stall Malay Mood Heaven Win Prizes and Gifts! Spend $20.00 or more and win instant prizes from our lucky draw box. Collect a free party balloon and whistle for each young diner. Enjoy a free meal if you are the first customer of the day at any of our stalls. Win a holiday to Western Australia. A free raffle ticket is given with every receipt. Just fill in your information and place your entry in the box provided. Winner to be announced in The strait Times on the 15th of January. Join in the Fun! Between 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm each evening until the 10th of January, your favorite Channel 3 television actors and singers will entertain you: ●May Lee ●Jackie Chen ●Kim Yap ● Kamal Autograph sessions will follow each performance! And who will be out extra special mystery star? Come down on Saturday at moon to find out. |
1. Munchies Fool Hall does NOT sell_____.
| A．lamb | B．beef |
| C．pork | D．chicken |
| A．lower than usual | B．bargain prices for the opening |
| C．lower for two people | D．lower if you spend $21,00 |
| A．watch Channel 3 television |
| B．come down to Munchies at moon |
| C．read The Straits Times on the 15th of January |
| D．attend the lucky draw at Munchies Food Hall |
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| A．Soft tires of the Training Bike make it keep balance. |
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| C．It is easy for children to lift up the tray of the Fisher-Price swing. |
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There are 33 tent sites in this park, as well as primitive(原始的) camping areas. Seven miles of trails make this a nice location for bikers and hikers, too. The towering Beacon Rock, the result of a volcano thousands of years ago, is climbable. There's a 4, 500 feet trail up the rock, which promises the best view in all of Washington.
34841 State Route 14
Skamania, WA 98648
(800)4525687
Boundary Dam and Pend Oreille River
The Boundary Dam(坝) area sits on 1,000 acres in northeast Washington. Primitive campsites are nestled into forested areas along the Pend Oreille River. Wildlife is common here. Bear, deer and small animals are a frequent site. If primitive camping isn't your style, there's a second campground within the park, 2 miles north of the dam which is outfitted with grills, picnic tables and toilets.
Hwy. 31
Metaline Falls, WA 99153
(509) 5361200
Fort Casey State Park
Located on Whidbey Island in Washington, Fort Casey State Park used to be home to a US Coast Guard Artillery Fort dating back to the late 1890s. With 63 picnic tables, 1.25 miles of trails, 35 standard camping sites and 3 primitive tent sites, this park is filled with things to see and do. Boating, fishing and hiking are all available on the island.
PO Box 774
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Sun Lakes State Park
A chain of 7 lakes and rocky canyons (峡谷) make up this State Park. Hiking trails, boat rentals, fishing equipment and more, make this a camping area full of fun. There are 162 standard campsites. Ten group sites are also available. With 15 miles of hiking trails, canyons and rocky desert lands, this park is not only beautiful, but enjoyable.
34875 Park Lake Road NE
Coulee City, WA 99115
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1. If we want to see wild animals, we should go to________.
| A．Boundary Dam and Pend Oreille River |
| B．Beacon Rock State Park |
| C．Fort Casey State Park |
| D．Sun Lakes State Park |
| A．Climbing is an activity in the park. |
| B．It is not far away from Washington. |
| C．We can go around the park by bike. |
| D．There are many kinds of fun activities. |
| A．(800)2330321 | B．(800)4525687 |
| C．(509)5361200 | D．(800)4525689 |
| A．there are quite a lot of primitive trees |
| B．a river runs through the whole park |
| C．there are many standard campsites |
| D．it is made up of lakes and valleys |
