1 . Here are some things that you can buy as gifts for your friends who are birdwatchers.

A window-mounted bird feeder

One way to guarantee a close-up look at the birds in your garden is to bring them all the way to the house. This bird feeder is solidly built with strong suction (吸) cups that you can tie to your windows, giving you a good view of your winged visitors.

A pair of binoculars

Binoculars are a birdwatcher’s best friend! They work like two small telescopes joined together, allowing you to use both eyes to see distant birds as if they were right in front of you. They’re perfect for spotting feathered friends in the wild, whether the birds are high up in the trees or soaring across the sky. When you peer through them, you get a view that makes every little detail of the birds—their colors, beaks, and even the texture of their feathers.

The Robin: A Biography by Stephen Moss

This beautifully illustrated book draws readers into the mysterious world of Britain’s favourite bird, the red robin—a familiar sight in all winter gardens, but as naturalist Stephen Moss demonstrates, one we hardly know. Combining convincing storytelling with biological fact, Moss guides us through a year in the life of the robin, from the moment it hatches from its egg to its all too timely mortality (死亡) — the robin tends to live a mere 13 months, adding to its precious quality.

A reusable thermal bottle

Every good birding expedition needs a bottle of steaming hot tea. A reusable bottle decorated with lifelike drawings of classic British birds combines a natural aesthetic (美感)with practicality. It can keep not only hot drinks but also cold drinks.

1. What do we know about binoculars?

A．They can attract birds to your house.	B．They show images in black and white.
C．They can provide detailed views of birdwatching.	D．They’re too heavy to carry for birdwatchers.

2. What does The Robin: A Biography tell us about?

A．The birth of a bird.	B．The death of a bird.
C．The quantity of a bird.	D．The lifetime of a bird.

3. Which gift may attract birds to one’s house?

A．A window-mounted bird feeder.	B．A pair of binoculars.
C．The Robin: A Biography.	D．A reusable thermal bottle

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.

3 . Established in 2015, Foresttrek Cycle Centre (FCC) has become a fantastic bike service provider in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Offering a wide range of bikes, gears(排挡)and parts. FCC is the perfect place to start road cycling for all levels of bikers. Now get rolling on the ride, your road cycling experience starts here.

Why FCC

With FCC, you can enjoy various types of cycling. What sets FCC apart from others is its commitment to quality control. The products that include kids’ bikes, mountain bikes, road bikes and touring bikes ensure you to have everything you need for a great cycling trip. Plus, its friendly customer service is always ready to send the bike to your drop-off location or deliver it to your hotel the day before your ride.

About Prices

FCC offers reasonable rates depending on the type of the bike and how long you want to rent it. You can check the given chart below. It gives the lowest discounts on the items, making it a cost-effective option for families and friends. For more information, you can click here.

	One Mountain   Bike Rental	One Road Bike   Rental
1 Day	$53	$62
2 Days	$89	$107
3 Days	$124	$133

Optional Bike Tours

There are various bike tours for you to explore Malaysia. For instance, a cultural heritage bike tour in Kuala Lumpur takes you to famous sites like the Merdeka Square. The St. Peter’s Church and the Stadthuys in the historic Malacca City are also great choices for history lovers. Don’t miss the beauty of naturally scenic routes through green tea plantations in the tour of the Cameron Highlands.

1. What does FCC feature?

A．High-cost gears.	B．High-quality bikes.
C．Guided motor tours.	D．Good hotel services.

2. How much should you pay for renting a mountain bike and a road bike for 2 days?

A．$115.

B．$196.

C．$230.

D．$257.

3. Which is the most suitable place for nature lovers to cycle to?

A．The St. Peter’s Church.	B．The Stadthuys.
C．The Cameron Highlands.	D．The Merdeka Square.

4 . Stores play music to change the way customers feel. Clothing stores for teenagers play popular music. It is exciting and makes the customers feel happy, but music does more than that. It can change the way a person shops.

According to studies, the volume (音量) of music changes how people shop. Customers shop quickly when store music is very loud. They hurry through the store, but they buy just as much. When music is quiet, customers shop slowly. Customers take time to look at the products and talk with the salespeople. Quiet music is good for products that take time and information to buy.

Slow music makes people slow down. In restaurants with slow music, customers spend more time eating. Slow music also slows down customers in supermarkets. Customers notice more products as they walk through the store. With slow music in supermarkets, sales go up by 38 percent.

Familiar music gives shoppers a good idea of time. People know the beginning, middle, and end of a familiar song. When customers hear music that is not familiar, they don’t notice the time. When they don’t notice the time, they spend more time shopping and buy more. People remember past experiences and feelings when they hear familiar music. Many stores play old, happy music so customers feel good. When customers hear new music, they forget about the world outside of the store. Some stores use new music so their customers relax while they shop.

Stores choose music that fits their products. A bookstore plays classical music and jazz. It gives the store a serious and intelligent feeling.

1. What’s the best title for the passage?

A．Customers’ Music

B．Store Music

C．Customers and Music Owners

D．Music and Shopping

2. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about?

A．Quiet music is good for products.

B．People shop slowly when they hear quiet music.

C．People shop quickly when they hear loud music.

D．The degrees of loudness of music influence the way of shopping.

3. Which of the following does the passage NOT mention about store music?

A．It changes the way people shop.

B．It changes the way people feel.

C．It changes the way people use the products.

D．It changes the way people think about the products.

4. What kind of music should a popular sports store play according to the passage?

A．Classical music.

B．Rock music.

C．Country music.

D．Jazz music.

5 . Dexe Black Hair Shampoo

Why can we sell for 10 years?

It’s easy, fast, low-cost, and in 5 minutes makes your hair into black permanently! It’s made from herbs (草本), so it is safe and no harm to hair or scalp (头皮). Our factory has over 10 years experience in hair dye (染色) industry. Good quality is our culture.

Product description

Dexe Black Hair Shampoo is a kind of shampoo which can dye your hair into black in 5 minutes and specially designed to make your hair black shining just through the ordinary process of washing hair at the bathroom. Our shampoo protects and repairs scalp. It is a natural shampoo. There will be no side effect on your hair nor scalp when it gives you black and shining hair. Compared to the traditional hair dye, it has the advantage of low cost, time saving convenience.

Cost saving

Compared to the expensive cost for dyeing hair in the hair market, the hair black shampoo is more than 2 times cheaper. Big discount is coming! Order Dexe Black Hair Shampoo with good quantity now! You can get the lowest price at once!

Introduction of the manufacturer

Yucaitang Cosmetics Co., Ltd is an ISO & SGS & GMPC Certified Hair and Beauty products manufacturer. Our factory was founded in 2006 and covers an area of more than 30,000 square meters, with advanced production equipment, beautiful environment, and short distance to the airport and railway station. Welcome to contact us and come to visit our factory anytime!

1. What can we know about Dexe Black Hair Shampoo?

A．Its elements are from chemicals.	B．It’s expensive but easy to use.
C．It’s designed to dye hair black.	D．It’s cheaper than most shampoos.

2. What will you get if you buy Dexe Black Hair Shampoo now?

A．The highest quality product.	B．The lower price than ever.
C．Some special gifts.	D．The free postage.

3. What can we know about the factory of Yucaitang Cosmetics Co., Ltd?

A．It has a history of over 20 years.	B．It’s near a place of interest.
C．Its most customers are in Europe.	D．It is not far from the airport.

6 . 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 . While you may be a master of buying Secret Santa gifts or white elephant gifts, shopping for a college student can be quite tricky. Whether you’re shopping for a soon-to-be graduate or a college freshman, our guide has you covered on the best gifts for college students.

For the goal setter: Ban.do 12-month Planner

Gifts for college students that help them achieve their academic targets are always a good idea. This 12-month planner includes year, month and week views to keep classes and extracurriculars organized; while the handwriting on the cover (endless possibilities) provides positive inspiration. There’s also fun artwork, a coloring page and stickers to customize (定制) their planner.

For the tech lover: Apple 10.2-inch iPad

If your college student is glued to their laptop, the addition of an iPad will be a welcome one. It has ten hours of battery life, two cameras and a wide 10.2-inch display that’s perfect for note taking, movie watching and snapping photos. This useful tech gift also pairs with a set of AirPods or an Apple Pencil to help maximize its usage.

For photograph beginners: Fujifilm Instax Mini Link Smartphone Printer

Got a teen who’s always taking photos with their iPhone or camera? Fujifilm Instax Smartphone Printers will definitely delight everyone. It’s one of the greatest gifts for photographers because it allows them to easily print their favorite shots with just the click of a button.

For the coffee lover: Ember Temperature-Controlled Coffee Cup

Future programmers can keep their Joe warm with this app-controlled smart cup. Coffee stays hot for up to 1.5 hours, or all day when paired with the included charging coaster(杯垫). You can even select the exact temperature you prefer. It’s a thoughtful and useful gift for coffee lovers.

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1. Who is the most likely intended receiver of a Ban.do 12-month Planner?

A．A soon-to-be graduate with a gift for art.

B．A college freshman good at handwriting.

C．A junior college student who enjoys planning.

D．A senior college student with regular extracurriculars.

2. How will an Apple 10.2-inch iPad function best?

A．When connected to a laptop.

B．When charged for ten hours.

C．When paired with Apple products.

D．When equipped with a 10.2-inch display.

3. What do the last two gifts have in common?

A．They can be charged by cellphones.

B．They can be controlled by cellphones.

C．They meet individuals’ different requirements.

D．They are designed for students with IT-smart brains.

8 . The following are some coding(编程) games, toys and apps the kids in their life will love.

Think & Learn Code-a-pillar Twist

Best for ages: 3-6 Price: $34.99

It’s never too early to start learning programming. In fact, the earlier, the better. This code-a-pillar lets preschoolers twist dials to create sequence and send caterpillar on a programmed path. There are more than 1,000 possible coding combinations, so this toy will keep your child entertained for hours.

Robo Rally

Best for ages: 12+

Number of players: 2-6 players Price: $39.99

Have some time to play with your kids? You’ll all love Robo Rally. You’ll use playing cards to direct robots’ moves, avoid obstacles, and make it to a checkpoint. Get ready for some friendly coding competition.

Robot Turtles

Best for ages: 4+

Number of players: 2-5 players Price: $24.99

Designed by a programming expert, Robot Turtles challenges even younger kids to write programs using playing cards, making it a great way for them to become familiar with programming principles. It’s another one that you’ll want to play with your kids — and, we promise, you’ll enjoy it too.

GrokLeaning

Best for ages: 13+

Price: $5 per year for students up to Grade 6, $30 per year for students up to Grade 7

GrokLearning is a series of online courses introducing students to coding. For kids who like a little competition, GrokLearning also hosts online coding contests that take place across the globe.

1. What do Robo Rally and Robot Turtles have in common?

A．Both are designed by a programming expert.

B．Both can get kids ready for coding competitions.

C．Both are suitable for parents to play with their kids.

D．Both are designed for kids to play cards to direct robots’ moves.

2. What is special about GrokLearning?

A．It keeps kids entertained for hours.

B．It satisfies parents’ need to take online courses.

C．It sets different prices for students of different grades.

D．It offers kids chances to experience competition in coding.

3. What is the purpose of this text?

A．To guide parents to code.	B．To teach kids coding.
C．To promote programming.	D．To introduce coding products.

9 . 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.

10 . Generally speaking, convenience and safety affect how we choose to pay for things. Environmental concerns do, too.

Each time you pull out a credit, use a phone’s wallet app or hand over cash, you take part in a system. Some parts of that system make things, like coins, bills or cards. Other parts move money between buyers, sellers, banks and others. Used cash, cards and equipment will be eventually disposed of (处理), as well. Each part of this system uses materials and energy. And all parts produce waste.

Now researchers are looking more closely at how “green” these payment systems are. They’re finding buyers can help cut some of the environmental costs, no matter how they pay.

To understand the full “cost” to society of money or any other system, researchers can perform what’s called a life-cycle assessment. It looks at all the environmental impacts of a product or process. It starts with mining, growing or making the raw materials. It includes what happens while something is in use. And it considers the final disposal or reuse of things.

Even though raw materials are the first step, in fact there are raw materials added in at every single step along the journey. For money, raw materials go into each step of something that is “made”. Fuels are the raw materials for energy to make products and transport them. More energy goes into using products. Recycling or disposal also requires energy, plus water, soil or other materials.

People don’t realize most of those steps, so they can’t judge if one form of payment is dirtier or more costly. And that’s a problem, researchers say. It’s also what has got some of them to show more about the costs of how we pay for our lifestyles.

A life-cycle assessment doesn’t tell you what to do. However, it gives you an informed basis for making a decision.

1. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?

A．The ways of paying.	B．The process of payment.
C．The waste produced by payment.	D．The introduction of payment systems.

2. What does the life-cycle assessment of payment systems focus on?

A．The real value of money.	B．The history of the currency.
C．The effect on the environment.	D．The importance of raw material.

3. What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 5 refer to?

A．Steps.

B．Products.

C．Materials.

D．Fuels.

4. What can be the best title for the text?

A．The Payment Patterns are Changing	B．How We Choose to Pay Affects the Environment
C．New Payment Patterns Have Come into Being	D．How We Make Payment Systems “Green”