Every day most of us can order and buy all sorts of items online, thanks to e-commerce platforms such as Taobao, JD and Pinduoduo. The number of people     1     are taking advantage of this quite convenient form of shopping is great. Everything we order     2     (come) to our door, including tasty food     3     is packaged as fresh as it would be in the market.

2 . 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 .

3 . Anyone working with pencils must always sharpen them to get the best results. Sharpening pencils by hand every few minutes takes time and effort. It is troublesome! Since we live in a technologically advanced world, buying an electric pencil sharpener is a good option.

We have listed the best electric pencil sharpeners. This may help you make an informed choice.

This machine operates quietly. It has a wide base to prevent itself from tipping over. It includes a smart safety stop. It is effective for coloured pencils. The automatic stop makes them last longer, since it sharpens them just enough. This model is designed to handle the heavy burden of classroom use.

This device has six different sized openings, allowing for multiple sharpening all at the same time. It also has an auto-stop function so as to avoid over-sharpening. It has a large shavings container for easy disposal (清理). This model is especially friendly to watercolour pencils.

This device is a compact (小型的) and basic model. It comes in blue and black colours. Although it can only take regular-sized pencils and doesn’t have an auto-stop function, it is much cheaper than most other electric sharpeners.

This device avoids over-sharpening and has an auto-stop safety function, too. This way your Angers stay safe! It works well with coloured pencils and watercolour pencils. It also has a large shavings container for easy disposal. This model is perfect for classroom, office and family use.

Is this list helpful? If yes, then pass it on to your friends and family members! They may need a good sharpener for themselves, for their kids or for the office. All the devices mentioned above can be found on Amazon! Happy shopping! Stay sharp!

4 . 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.

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).

Depop is a shopping app which young people use to buy and sell     1     (use) clothes. More than 30 million people from 150 countries use the app, and some experts believe that Depop will have a big impact on global clothes companies. One of the people     2     sell clothes on Depop is 20-year-old Moira Campos. She has about 40, 000 followers and     3     (sell) clothes online is her job. Moira and her brother buy old clothes, take photos of them, and then sell them. Young people like sustainable shopping     4     it is better for the planet.