New big pack from Sierra Designs The latest pack from Sierra Designs is the Gigawatt 60L. The pack has an adjustable back system that fits back lengths from 40cm to 53cm. It’s made from durable 300D polyester. Features include a zipped top and side access, oversized side and front pockets. The Gigawatt 60L weighs 1.84kg and costs £130. sierradesigns.com | Scarpa upgrades its Maestrale boots Maestrale Re-Made ski boots are made from Polymer taken from around three tons of leftover materials. Creating a Re-Made boot from Polymer emits 27% less carbon dioxide than creating a “classic” boot from plant-based Pebax Rnew, which emits 32% less carbon dioxide than Fossil-based Plastics. The design and manufacturing process behind the Re-Made boot were developed by Scarpa’s Green Lab, the production department dedicated to sustainable solutions. A pair costs £500. scarpa.co.uk / ellis-brigham.com |
Vasque Breeze gets sustainable update The well-established Vasque Breeze hiking boot has been modernised with environmentally friendly materials. It’s now made with recycled polyester and is the first boot to have a VasqueDry Waterproof membrane, which is made from 25% recycled materials. The Breeze is also comfortable to wear with its soft footbed. The Breeze weighs 1120 grams and comes in two widths. It costs £140. vasque.com | The North Face launches new ski touring clothing The Dawn Turn clothing provides a layering system for ski touring designed to keep you warm, dry and freely moving. It includes a shell jacket, midlayers, trousers and accessories. The Dawn Turn 2.0 jacket won the innovation award at ISPO for its breathable layer. The cost is £350. The Dawn Turn 1.0 Jacket is made from waterproof DryVent. It features a windproof hood and oversized front pockets, and costs £325. thenorthface.co.uk |
A.£ 500 | B.£ 825 | C.£ 850 | D.£ 840 |
①The back system of the Gigawatt 60L can adjust itself to suit any back length.
②The layering system of The Dawn Turn clothing ensures you to be flexible when skiing.
③The Vasque Breeze boots have been updated with high-end materials that are environmentally friendly
④The manufacturing process of Maestrale Re-Made ski boots is more sustainable than that of classic ones from plant-based Pebax Rnew.
A.②④ | B.①② | C.②③ | D.①④ |
A.In a book review | B.In the newspaper |
C.In a science magazine | D.In a magazine |
2 . L. Bean Quad backpack
If you need a backpack that can carry large and small objects and is comfortable to wear, this is the backpack for you. The reasonable price and customers’ 100% satisfaction makes this a great buy any way you look at it. While it’s not the most beautiful backpack on the planet, it does look nice at first sight.
Kanken 15” backpack
This Kanken bag is a great choice for school kids of grade one to six or adults with narrow shoulders. Weighing under 450g, it’s easy and comfortable to carry this bag around. The simple design with a lot of eye-catching colors may have you fall in love with it at once.
Timbuk2 Command backpack
If you want to safely carry your laptop and look stylish, the Timbuk2 Command backpack is the one for you. The soft back is made for a comfortable wearing experience. The clean coloring and lines of the bag may make you more “grown-up”.
Amazon Basics backpack
With a lowest price among all these backpacks, the Amazon Basics backpack is a great choice for college students on a tight budget. There are tons of storage choices in this backpack, so it’s easy to forget exactly where you placed a certain object. It is a basic black backpack with a few designs and is never going to appear on a fashion T stage.
1. What makes L. Bean Quad backpack attractive?A.The color and the design. |
B.The style and the quality. |
C.The cost and the public praise. |
D.The lightweight and the simplicity. |
A.Kanken 15” backpack. |
B.L. Bean Quad backpack. |
C.Amazon Basics backpack. |
D.Timbuk2 Command backpack. |
A.Fashion. | B.Price. | C.Comfort. | D.Storage. |
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 |
A.Instax Mini 12. | B.Polaroid Go. |
C.Instax Mini Evo. | D.Instax Mini 40 |
A.The built-in flash. | B.The photo-editing function. |
C.The autofocus function. | D.The single black design. |
A.Placing an order, |
B.Complaining about an item. |
C.Inquiring about a delivery service. |
A.$60. | B.$120. | C.$90. |
1. What will the woman do this evening?
A.Do some shopping. |
B.Attend a party. |
C.Visit her grandma. |
A.Make a skirt. | B.Buy a handbag. | C.Wear a necklace. |
7 . Best Gifts for Children
How to Code a Rollercoaster
This is a picture book about coding (编程). This book does a good job of introducing and explaining what code is, how computers understand it, and introducing common coding terms. The book is part of the popular “Girls Who Code” series, but it is intended for younger readers. (Penguin Random House, $17.99)
Marble Circuit
With brightly colored pieces, Marble Circuit doesn’t present as a difficult logic (逻辑) game — but don’t be too confident. After deciding on a card, players must put pieces and allow the right number of glass balls to run into each space at the bottom of the board. Because it requires greater ability to reason correctly than some other kinds of puzzles do, Marble Circuit is suggested for the over-8 crowd. (MindWare, $24.95)
Babu Set of 3 - Roller, Stacker, Rocker
As a classic block-building toy, Babu requires players to balance the blocks on a curved (弯曲的) base, try out different styles of towers or make special cars. (MindWare, $59.95)
Botzees
Kids can follow directions or use their imaginations to build a robot out of the 130 blocks, and then command it to dance, sing, drum and light up with an app on a smart device. Though the robot attracts younger testers, kids aged 5 and up enjoy the toy’s advanced features better. (Pai Technology, $99.99)
1. What do we know about How to Code a Rollercoaster?A.It’s a difficult coding book. |
B.It costs no more than $15.00. |
C.It’s a coding book easy to read. |
D.It is the first book of its series. |
A.Logical skills. | B.Reading skills. |
C.Coding skills. | D.Computer skills. |
A.How to Code a Rollercoaster. |
B.Marble Circuit. |
C.Babu Set of 3 - Roller, Stacker, Rocker. |
D.Botzees. |
1. What does Ned suggest the woman do at first?
A.Go to her parents’ house. |
B.Ask for a discount. |
C.Buy some snacks. |
A.A mirror. | B.A bag. | C.A book. |
A.50 dollars. | B.40 dollars. | C.30 dollars. |
A.Neighbors. | B.Husband and wife. | C.Friends. |
A.A shop assistant. | B.His wife. | C.His coworker. |
10 . Our Products and Services
Model 3Model 3 is a four-door mid-size sedan (轿车) that we designed with a base price for mass-market appeal, which we began delivering in July 2017. We currently build Model 3 at the Fremont Factory as well as at Gigafactory Shanghai. We currently offer Model 3 in Rear-wheel Drive (后轮驱动) and Dual Motor All-wheel Drive versions.
Model YModel Y is a sport utility vehicle (“SUV”) built on the Model 3 platform with the ability for seating for up to seven adults. We currently build Model Y at the Fremont Factory, and are further raising production there and making preparations for production next at Gigafactory Shanghai. We currently offer Model Y in some Dual Motor All-wheel Drive versions.
Model S and Model XModel S is a four-door full-size sedan that we began delivering in June 2012. Like Model 3, it introduced Tesla vehicle most basic features such as a large touchscreen driver interface, Auto-driving hardware, over-the-air software updates, and fast charging through our Supercharger network.
Model X is a mid-size SUV with seating for up to seven adults, which we began delivering in September 2015. Model X introduced features including unique falcon (鹰) wing doors for easy access to passenger seating and an all-glass panoramic (全景的) windshield (挡风玻璃).
Model S and Model X are equipped with a standard Dual Motor All-wheel Drive powertrain, and are also available in Performance versions. We build Model S and Model X at the Fremont Factory.
1. What can we know about Model 3 and Model S?A.They are both a SUV. | B.They both have Rear-wheel Drive. |
C.They both have Auto-driving hardware | D.Neither of them can be fast charged. |
A.Model 3. | B.Model Y. | C.Model S. | D.Model X. |
A.Dual Motor All-wheel Drive. | B.Falcon wing doors. |
C.Having a factory in Shanghai. | D.Seating for up to seven people. |