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An Anthology (选集) of Aquatic Life(DK Children’s Anthologies)
Author: Sam Hume ★★★★☆206 ratings Buy new: $26.90 Free delivery: on orders over $28.00 shipped by Amazon.com Buy used: $15,88, $3.98 delivery March 18-August 17	An Anthology of Aquatic Life is a stunning ocean encyclopedia for young readers to explore, with reference pages packed with fascinating information. From the deepest, widest ocean to the tiniest puddle, this beautiful book takes young readers on a spellbinding journey through the aquatic world. Stunning photography and gorgeous illustrations complement storybook descriptions about each life form, and children can uncover hundreds of fascinating facts as they read.
It arouses your child’s curiosity as they: -Explore detailed photographs and striking illustrations of nature in action. -Reveal fun facts and myths about how a range of animals and plants adapt to their environments. -Uncover more than 100 aquatic life forms, each with stunning images and captivating information. This ocean encyclopedia for children is the perfect blend of storybook style text with out-of-this-world illustrations. Compared with reading alone, reading the book with families doubles the pleasure as family ties are strengthened through exploring the unknown together. Explore the diversity of the animal kingdom while uncovering: -Stunning Jacket Detail: gold book cover &luxury metallic gold edges. -Striking photography &illustrations inside. More in the Series An Anthology of Aquatic Animals is part of the beautiful and informative Anthology series. Complete the series and cultivate your child’s curiosity as they explore the natural world with The Wonders of Nature or let them walk with the dinosaurs in Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Life. For more information, please click here.

1. What is the lowest price for a second-hand book?

A．$15.88.

B．$3.98.

C．$26.90.

D．$28.00.

2. What’s the major benefit of An Anthology of Aquatic Life?

A．Promoting the skills of telling stories.	B．Boosting curiosity about underwater life.
C．Acquiring the capability of photography.	D．Increasing the knowledge of dinosaurs.

3. Where do you think the passage is taken from?

A．A brochure.

B．A website.

C．A textbook.

D．A report.

2 . Going away for your mini break? Bring these long weekend essentials to make the most of the leave.

ECCO Offroad Athletic Sandals, £ 59.38

Whether you’re off on a city break or exploring beaches, chances are you’re getting your steps in this holiday, which will be hard going on your feet. These ECCO sandals are specially designed and most comfortable when hiking, with an EVA footbed and ECCOFLUIDFORM design offering extra cushioning (减震) and flexibility.

Kindle(2022 release), £ 84.99

Every travelling bookworm’s best friend is now smaller and lighter, at just six inches screen width. With 16GB storage, you can download thousands of books to keep you busy on any long holiday journeys, and the battery life now lasts up to six weeks on one single charge, but may vary depending on use.

PowerAdd Portable(便携式的)Charger Power Bank, £15.99

Portable chargers have gained popularity recently, but this one is genuinely pocket-sized without any loss of the charging power. The power bank itself can be fully charged within a speedy two hours, and delivers roughly two charges for an iPhone 15. At10.5cm length, and 99g weight, you can easily slip this into your bag without feeling weighed down.

Lixada Sling Chest Bang, £29.99

Give yourself some extra pence of mind with this anti-theft crossbody bag, which helps you keep your valuables secure and within easy reach. The chest bag has an extreme slim design at less than half an inc h thick, which makes it lightweight and easy to fit under your clothes.

1. What is an advantage of ECCO Offroad Athletic Sandals?

A．Reasonable price.	B．Light weight.
C．Great comfort.	D．Maximum security.

2. Which product best suits people with low battery anxiety?

A．ECCO Offroad Attletic Sandals.	B．Kindle(2022 release).
C．PowerAdd Portable Charger Power Bank.	D．Lixada Sling Chest Bag.

3. Who will be more interested in the text?

A．Holiday makers.

B．Bag lovers.

C．Nature explorers.

D．Electronics enthusiasts.

3 . If you’re after a quick snap, if you’re out and about, here are a few brilliant instant cameras to choose from.

Instax Mini 12

Made by Fujifilm. the Instax Mini series of cameras is ideal for taking quick snaps and getting high-quality credited card sized photos. The Mini com with built-in flash, a close-up lens and selfie lens for talking those perfect shots. The camera comes in a range of bright colors, including sky blue and clay white.

Polaroid Go

Famous for their cameras, Polaroid still makes instant cameras in the modern day, with a classic look. The Go comes with autofocus as well as a self timer for effectively capturing the moment and producing quality Polaroid photographs for you to keep. It also comes in a range of funky colors, if all black or white isn’t your preference.

Instax Mini Evo

The Mini Evo combined camera and printer is a compact device with a 28mm lens that’s capable of letting you review and edit photos before printing them. Also featured is a back 2.7-inch LCD screen for viewing what you’re shooting and the ability to print from your phone via Bluetooth.

Instax Mini 40

Coming just in a single but vintage black design, the Insax Mini 40 is a solid option for quick instant snaps, with a one-touch selfie mode and a more traditional looking camera, fixed with a 60mm lens. It’s also small enough to fit comfortably in your burn bag or pocket to take a quick snap if you’re out and about.

1. What do Instax Mini 12 and Polaroid Go have in common?

A．Both have selfie lens.	B．Both have optional colors.
C．Both are in small size.	D．Both have a classic look

2. If you wish to print photos in your smartphone through a camera, which model is suitable?

A．Instax Mini 12.	B．Polaroid Go.
C．Instax Mini Evo.	D．Instax Mini 40

3. What is the unique feature of Instax Mini 40?

A．The built-in flash.	B．The photo-editing function.
C．The autofocus function.	D．The single black design.

4 . 阅读下面材料，在题后空白处填入适当的内容(每空一词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

In recent years, the term “China Chic”     1     (know) among fashion enthusiasts nationwide. The     2     (promote) of cultural confidence is the driving force for its formation. A Chinese university is working with a top brand     3     (support) designers in this area.

Tapestry, a fashion group, with Donghua University launched a training program,     4     aimed to promote “China Chic” abroad. They participated in the 4th China International Import Expo in Shanghai in November 2021 with a special collection of an     5     (entire) new brand. Led by Shan Chaoran from Donghua University, the collection     6     (include) bags, clothes and shoes.

Shan said China Chic was their theme. Among their designs, there lay     7     green woven cow leather bag     8     (reflect) garden elements and the tenon (榫) structure of architecture in China. “Our understanding of ‘China Chic’ is     9     young people like,” Shan said.

“China Chic’’, involving the use of traditional patterns, is not a wind like trend, a flash in the pan,     10     a way to highlight the hot issues among young people, a positive culture in China.

5 . FIFA Ticketing Centres

The Last-Minute over the counter sales in Doha, Qatar starts on 18 October 2022 at the FIFA Main Ticketing Centre (MTC), and from 30 October at the Ticketing Centre(TCX). Both ticketing centres will be open until the final match day of the competition on 18 December 2022.

The exact location of the FIFA Main Ticketing Centre (Doha Exhibition &. Convention Center—DECC) can be found here and the exact location of the Ticketing Centre (Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena) can be found here.

Please find below the opening hours of the FIFA Main Ticketing Centre;

Dates/Opening hours (Doha time)

18.10.2022- 17.12.2022/Sat-Thu:10:00-22:00; Fri:14:00-22:00

18.12.2022/10:00-18:00

Please find below the opening hours of the Ticketing Centre:

Dates/Opening hours (Doha time)

30.10.2022- 17.12.2022/Sat-Thu:10:00-22:00; Fri:14:00-22:00

18.12.2022/10:00-18:00

In addition to ticket sales, you may visit the FIFA Main Ticketing Centre and Ticketing

Centre for customer service enquiries and mobile ticket supports.

Please note that it is not possible to purchase tickets in the Ticketing Service Point (TSP) located in Hamad International Airport as this facility is dedicated for customers arriving in Qatar and needing information about ticketing or support on how to download the FIFA Ticketing Application and their respective tickets.

All tickets purchased over the counter at the FIFA Main Ticketing Centre as of 18 October or at the Ticketing Centre from 30 October during the Last-Minute sales phase will be delivered as paper tickets, in-person directly after completing the ticket application process and paying for tickets.

Please treat your tickets with care and keep them safe at all times as duplicate (复制) tickets will not be issued.

1. When does FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 end?

A．On 18 October 2022.	B．On 30 October 2022.
C．On 18 December 2022.	D．On 30 December 2022.

2. Which place should you avoid when buying tickets?

A．MTC.

B．TSP.

C．TCX.

D．DECC.

3. How can you get the Last-Minute tickets bought over the counter?

A．By mail.	B．By contacting agents.
C．By downloading digital tickets.	D．By picking up in person.

6 . What does the man want to buy?

A．A camera.

B．A computer.

C．A phone.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the man think of self-service supermarket?

A．Unsafe.

B．Convenient.

C．Time-consuming.

2. What wasted the woman’s time?

A．Collecting shopping data.

B．Signing in when shopping.

C．Reading advertisement messages.

3. Where will the woman probably buy water?

A．In a supermarket.

B．In a self-service store.

C．In a convenience store.

8 . To be honest. I’ve been missing the online shopping experience in China since I moved to the US four years ago. So when I noticed Shein becoming mainstream in the US over the past few years, I though, Great! I finally have a Taohao replacement! So I went on my first Shein journey in August 2022.

But somewhere along the way, I started questioning why I enjoy this particular kind of shopping, and also what it means for an e-commerce platform to offer endless deals.

To be fair, there are Shein purchases that I’ve really enjoyed, like a $2 nylon watchband that feels better than my original Apple Watch band. I also think people should be able to choose quantity and price over quality, because the idea of demanding that people only buy premium products feels unrealistic.

But as it turns out, I’ve finally started to see through the illusion (错觉) of Shein-like platforms. To get these occasional incredible deals, you are encouraged to shop much more than is necessary or even reasonable. This illusion has worked for a long time and for a lot of people, including me! But it’s become harder and harder to ignore the environmental consequences of my purchases, and the ways in which platforms trick people into buying more and more.

And I don’t think I’m the only one experiencing that awakening. Broadly speaking, I think society is slowly but surely shifting toward recognizing the climate impact of mass-produced cheap goods. While these conversations have yet to happen as widely and furiously in China, companies like Taobao and Shein will inevitably have to answer the question of whether their business model is sustainable for everyone—or only for themselves. So where are they beading from here? There’s certainly a lot of soul-searching for the industry to do.

And I’m doing some soul-searching of my own.

1. Why does the author mention a “$2 nylon watchband”?

A．To compare it with her original band.

B．To persuade readers to buy it.

C．To show her satisfaction with Shein.

D．To show its cheapness.

2. What does the underlined word “premium” mean in the third paragraph?

A．High-quantity.	B．Expensive.
C．High-quality.	D．Original.

3. What do the customers tend to do with the illusion of Shein-like platforms?

A．They get incredible products on sale.

B．They often buy much more than what they need.

C．They ignore the environmental impacts.

D．They are tricked into buying more and more reasonable products.

4. What is a consequence of endless deals in e-commerce platforms?

A．Environmental harm.	B．Price reduction.
C．Energy shortage.	D．Worldwide starvation.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How did the woman get the cell phone?

A．She bought it online.

B．Her father sent it to her.

C．She bought it downtown.

2. What is the advantage of shopping online?

A．It takes some time for the thing you buy to arrive.

B．It is convenient and the things are often cheaper.

C．It is easy to choose an online shop with a good reputation.

3. To avoid being cheated online, what should customers do?

A．Open an online account.

B．Log on to a shopping website.

C．Gain as much experience as possible.

10 . In recent years, thrift shopping (买二手货) has become quite trendy. It’s more than just a convenient way to keep costs down when it comes to shopping — “thrifting”is now considered cool. Read on to learn some benefits of thrift shopping.

▲    1    

It’s not uncommon for us to see someone wearing the same dress or shirt that we own. But there is generally a lot of variety when shopping for second-hand clothing. Thrift shopping is like a treasure hunt.     2     Sellers collect items from all over, so there is more diversity and a lot of options. You can even find one-of-a-kind items!

▲We can find genuine vintage (经典的) items.

Trends come and go, and often people buy clothing that is mass produced to look like it came from a different decade.     3     That means you can actually buy clothing that was made in that decade and happens to be coming back into style. You can also find things that are not made anymore!

▲It is environmental friendly.

    4     Thrifting is a great way to recycle. You can donate clothes you no longer wear and buy more clothes, eliminating waste in the process. It helps reduce the chemical pollution produced by creating and buying new clothes. It’s a simple and easy way to go green.

▲Your purchase may help fulfill a charity purpose.

Many thrift stores are non-profits that partner with local charities. So when you make a purchase from such stores, part of what you spend goes to a good cause. You can help local brands grow too.     5    

A．You never know what you might find!

B．One person’s trash is another person’s treasure.

C．Thrifting allows us to explore diverse and unique styles.

D．But when you shop at thrift stores, you can find the real deal.

E．In addition, vintage items are often better quality than new ones.

F．In this way, your shopping experience becomes more meaningful.

G．You can find clothing similar to what your favorite celebrities wear at half the price.