2 . MicroSD cards are common in smartphones, tablets, and action cameras. Finding the right microSD card doesn’t have to be difficult — we can help you find the best microSD cards for your needs.

Samsung EVO Select MicroSD Memory Card

This microSD card can handle the needs of nearly any device and any type of user, and it offers the fastest speeds and highest storage of the cards we considered while keeping a low price tag. The write speed isn’t provided for this microSD card, which isn’t uncommon — manufacturers often focus on read speed instead because it’s where you’ll notice a la g if there is any.

SanDisk 256GB Extreme Memory Card

Bob Sacha, a photographer and associate professor of video storytelling, recommends getting a card like this one. “This card may have a lower read speed and write speed, but it works in all the cameras I use,” he says. This microSD card is also shockproof, waterproof, and able to withstand high temperatures, which makes it suitable for action cameras.

SanDisk Ultra 512GB Memory Card

If you’re into portable gaming, and are planning on keeping more than a game or two on hand at any given time, you’ll need enough storage to back that up. The SanDisk Ultra 512GB is just a version of our pick for Switch gaming with more storage, since the read and write speeds are perfectly fine for gaming. It also has plenty of storage to work with a 4kdrone (无人机) or a home security camera.

PNY U3 Pro Elite 512GB MicroSD Card

Where write speed really comes into play is when you’re recording video. That’s also when you’ll want to pay attention to the video class, which measures the minimum levels of write speed for recording video. Ultra-high-speed class is a number inside a U on the front of the card. A U1 card should be able to handle 1080p recording without any issues, but if you want to record 4K, get a U3 card like the PNY Pro Elite.

1. What is special about Samsung EVO Select MicroSD Memory Card?

A．The fastest speed.	B．The highest storage.
C．An affordable price.	D．No write speed.

2. Which of the following is not the feature of SanDisk 256GB Extreme?

A．Shockproof.	B．Waterproof.
C．High speed.	D．Temperature-resistant.

3. Which microSD card is recommended for 4K video recording?

A．SanDisk Ultra 512GB Memory Card.

B．SanDisk 256GB Extreme Memory Card.

C．PNY U3 Pro Elite 512GB MicroSD Card.

D．Samsung EVO Select MicroSD Memory Card.

5 . As thrift was introduced into mainstream pop culture, young people started going to thrift stores for cheaper, fashionable finds. Gen Z consumers state that sustainability is an important factor while making buying decisions. Many choose to shop for a second-hand or resale item of eco-friendly products. Thrift shopping may have once been on the to-do list of people in poverty. But now a rise in eco-conscious thinking has caused young people to pop to thrift stores.

However, scientists recently have come to realize such trendy sustainable practices could actually be less rosy than expected.

Actually, the root of this sustainability dilemma is not only assessing what you use in your life, but the overconsumption. “Buying piles of second- hand clothing doesn’t help to build a sustainable future or challenge our addiction to shopping whenever we want them,” says Anna Fitzpatrick, a project coordinator at the Sustainable Fashion’s Centre. In some cases, the very existence of second-hand stores can give us a false sense of guiltlessness. Fitzpatrick adds, “we can clear out our entire wardrobe by leaving what we don’t want at a second-hand store with the hope that it’ll be put into good use. Instead of buying less, we trick ourselves into thinking we can shop our way out of the problem by donating again and again.”

While shopping second-hand may seem like fun, or even an adventurous activity for fashion lovers, it’s absolutely essential for people of limited budget. With thrifting reaching new levels of popularity, a great many people are noticing a rise in prices at their local thrift stores. This can influence those who rely on the used market for everyday wear.

“Actually, they aren’t shopping in second-hand shops to be sustainable or cool—they’re doing it out of necessity,” says Fitzpatrick. So, when you walk into a thrift shop or really any store, it’s important to ask yourself whether it is necessary. While buying second-hand used to be economical and sustainable, it’s now about consumption and staying on trend. Just remember, when it comes to your wardrobe, less is more helpful for society and the planet.

1. Who has become the mainstream thrift store shoppers recently?

A．Fashion followers.	B．Lower-income individuals.
C．Young environmentalists.	D．Green initiative scientists.

2. What view do scientists hold towards thrift shopping?

A．It is a virtue of thrift.	B．It is sustainable action.
C．It challenges addiction to shopping.	D．It comes with worrying effects potentially.

3. Why do second-hand stores make us feel guiltless according to Fitzpatrick?

A．They can cut down our living expenses.	B．They give us good excuses for the waste.
C．They are responsible for the environment.	D．They provide affordable items for the poor.

4. Which is suggested about thrift shopping according to the text?

A．Restrict the desire of overconsumption.	B．Feel free to purchase the things you like.
C．Make contributions to society by donating.	D．Keep away from cheap and fashionable finds.

7 . The essence (本质) of fast fashion is to make clothes inexpensively and quickly, to get new trends and styles into stores and online as soon as possible, and it comes at a high social and environmental cost. Keeping production costs low means they can make their clothes cheap, using cheap labour in unsafe working conditions, and in countries with bad environmental regulations.

Throw-away culture is deeply rooted in our society; three in five of our clothing pieces are thrown out within a year. Fast fashion brands keep the consumers hungry and feeling like they need more by attracting them with newness and convincing the consumers that they need what they’re selling. This only results in increasing textile waste as people no longer want but throw it away.

Criticisms of the fast fashion industry include its negative environmental impact: water pollution, the use of toxic (有毒的) chemicals and increasing levels of textile waste. Textile dyeing is the second largest polluter of clean water globally, after agriculture. Fast fashion companies rely on their products being made cheaply and quickly, so they avoid talking when it comes to being aware of their impact on the environment. Greenpeace’s recent Detox Campaign showed that many brands use toxic and dangerous chemicals in their supply chains, and many of the chemicals are either banned or strictly controlled in lots of countries.

In conclusion, the fast fashion industry has a bad effect on our environment through fast fashion brands’ ecological practices and only continues to make the problem last for a long time in the future through extreme consumerist culture. In order for change to happen, the common people need to open their eyes and take measures to prevent the fast fashion from growing.

1. What’s one of the characteristics of fast fashion?

A．Causing a lot of anxiety.	B．Making people buy old clothes.
C．Selling most clothes through stores.	D．Producing clothes quickly.

2. Why are fast fashion clothes cheap?

A．They are mainly sold online.	B．They are made in unsafe countries.
C．They are made by cheap labour.	D．They save the cost of advertising.

3. How does the society think of throwing away clothes according to the author?

A．Natural.

B．Surprising.

C．Absurd.

D．Puzzling.

4. What’s the way to change fast fashion mentioned in the text?

A．Changing fast fashion brands’ working conditions.

B．Changing clothes stores’ sales model.

C．Introducing stricter laws for factories.

D．Raising public awareness of preventing fast fashion.

8 . 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。

A historic bottle of whiskey (威士忌) can soon be     1     (you) — if you have tens of thousands of dollars     2     (spend). The whiskey,     3     (discover) in LaGrange, Georgia, is about to go up for auction (拍卖) and bids are expected to fall between $20,000 and $40,000. This Old Ingledew Whiskey is believed to be the oldest known whiskey in     4     (exist), according to Skinner, who is hosting the auction. Research indicates the wine was     5     (probable) produced between 1762—1802, around the time of the Revolutionary War.

Financier John Pierpont Morgan reportedly bought the bottle during one of his frequent visits to Georgia, Skinner said. It is believed to have been bottled in LaGrange in     6     1860s, according to the auction house, which said it was standard practice to store spirits (烈酒) in bottles after being aged in oak barrels. Morgan     7     (send) it as a gift to a close friend and neighbor, Francis Drake,     8     family safeguarded the bottle for three generations.

While this may be the oldest known bottle of whiskey, it’s nowhere near the most expensive. In 2019, the Macallan Fine and Rare 60-Year-Old 1926 became the     9     (high) priced bottle of wine ever auctioned when it sold     10     $1.9 million.

10 . In the modern era, it may come as a surprise that the fashion industry is one of the most polluting industries, especially when it comes to carbon emissions. However, ever-changing fashion trends persuade consumers into buying new pieces and getting rid of old clothing that’s no longer considered fashionable. With trends moving at breakneck speed, we’re buying more clothes and wearing them for less time.

Sustainable fashion has been on the rise in recent years, but it’s undeniable that sustainable companies like Girfriend Collective, and Organic Basics are out of most people’s price ranges. Instead, fast-fashion companies have the advantage of low prices. So most people tend to choose low prices over sustainability, particularly when they’re not directly dealing with the impacts of clothing pollution. But how can people, buy sustainable clothing when it’s not affordable?

Of course, the best way is not to buy any new clothes. However, saving up to buy higher quality, more sustainable garments and then wearing them for many years are healthier for the environment. A similar resolution is owning some basic garments and a few statement pieces in what’s called a “capsule wardrobe”. We can combine our pieces in different ways to get various new outfits that still feel stylish and don’t generate waste.

Buying secondhand clothing is also a great way to be sustainable at a lower cost. It should be noted that some new websites and apps like Depop and Mercari allow consumers to buy specific items of secondhand clothing. They also offer a wide selection for a price more comparable to physical stores.

There is something else to be concerned with staying stylish and sustainable. With the rise of social media, the pressure to “fit in” has risen, causing people to focus on fashion feeling. But, honestly, wearing what suits us will make us look good, and the earth will acknowledge us, too.

1. Why do consumers tend to buy new clothes?

A．To replace the worn-out ones.	B．To lead a low-carbon life.
C．To keep up with fashion trends.	D．To satisfy their inner needs.

2. What is recommended concerning sustainable clothing?

A．Selecting clothes of lower prices.	B．Purchasing stylish clothes online.
C．Putting cost-effective clothes to best use.	D．Choosing favorable clothes in physical stores.

3. What does the underlined phrase in paragraph 3 refer to?

A．A place for various statement pieces.

B．A variety of essential clothes and stylish items.

C．A cupboard of displaying delicately made garments.

D．A collection of basic clothes and easily matched pieces.

4. What does the author intend to convey in the text?

A．Fashion can keep pace with sustainability.

B．Fashion trends change at an alarming speed.

C．Clothing industry gives rise to carbon emissions.

D．Top priority should be given to secondhand clothing.