1 . Restless sleepers know that the bedtime struggle is real. They’ve tried everything from meditation apps to white noise machines in their efforts to fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. But could the trick to better sleep lie with your blanket choice? Those who swear by weighted blankets think so.
Bearaby Cotton Napper
Price range: $259 to $279
Available weights: 15 pounds to 25 pounds
A weighted blanket like nothing you’ve ever seen, Bearaby’s braided (编织) blanket is among the best weighted blankets we’ve ever tried. The braided effect is not only extraordinary but it also provides airflow so you can’t get too hot while wrapped up in it, making it a comfortable and popular option.
YnM Weighted Blanket
Price range: $49.90 to $89
Available weights: 5 pounds to 30 pounds
With a 4.6-star rating from over 21,000 reviews, this blanket has been tested by customers and comes out on top. It comes in a ton of fine colors and patterns, plus it has many uses, since the blanket can be used along with a duvet (羽绒被) cover or on its own.
Luna Weighted Blanket
Price range: $99.99 to $169.99
Available weights: 5 pounds to 30 pounds
This 400-thread-count lightweight blanket is made from a natural, sustainable cotton that’s free from any harmful chemicals. It comes with a 365-night money-back guarantee, so if you decide a weighted blanket isn’t for you, you can send it back for a full refund (退款). But you probably won’t want to — this blanket has more than 10,000 5-star reviews.
YnM Duvet Covers
Price range: $89.90 to $179
Available weights: 5 pounds to 30 pounds
This lighter weighted blanket from YnM is perfect for kids and even comes with two inter-changeable, machine-washable duvet covers. One cover is soft and cozy to keep your kids warm on cold nights, and the other is made from cooling materials to ensure they don’t wake up sweaty when summer rolls around.
1. What can we learn about Bearaby Cotton Napper?| A．It can breathe perfectly. | B．It is the lightest blanket. |
| C．It has various functions. | D．It is the most affordable. |
| A．A reasonable price. | B．Personal security. |
| C．A harmless material. | D．Chemical reaction. |
| A．Bearaby Cotton Napper. | B．YnM Weighted Blanket. |
| C．Luna Weighted Blanket. | D．YnM Duvet Covers. |
 | 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．£ 825 | B．£ 500 | C．£ 850 | D．£ 840 |
| A．The back system of the Gigawatt 60L can adjust itself to suit any back length. |
| B．The Maestrale Re-Made ski boots is more durable than the classic Pebax Rnew. |
| C．The Vasque Breeze boots have been updated with materials which allows water through. |
| D．The layering system of The Dawn Turn clothing ensures flexibility when skiing. |
| A．In a book review. | B．In a magazine. |
| C．In a report. | D．In a guidebook. |
My wife is addicted to shopping on the Internet.
In most cases, the things she bought
With the development of technology, online shopping is becoming more and more convenient. In the meanwhile, it causes a range of
4 . 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. |
| 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. |
| A．To guide parents to code. | B．To teach kids coding. |
| C．To promote programming. | D．To introduce coding products. |
5 . Not long ago, “blind box economy” suddenly became popular, winning the heart of large numbers of faithful fans.People simply get interested in it. A couple spent 200,000 yuan on them. Another sixty-year-old guy spent over 700,000 yuan in buying blind boxes. Statistics showed that last year 300,000 hobbyists made deals through a second-hand shopping platform.
The blind boxes usually contain attached dolls of comics and animation, or film and television, or specially designed ones. A single blind box usually costs about thirty to fifty yuan. But there is no mark on the box, and only after opening it can the buyer see what he has bought. This is rather like buying lottery (彩票) tickets, for the buyer has to bet on his luck.
However，addiction to blind box is much like that to gambling (赌博). It is not easily obvious compared with lottery ticket. Nobody knows whether sellers of blind boxes exaggerated (夸大) the winning rate so as to attract people to buy them, thus digging a consumption trap. Besides, it is also unknown whether the objects in the blind boxes are genuine or not. The blind box economy promoted its second-hand trade. The price of some classic dolls or dolls of limited edition have skyrocketed in second-hand trade platforms, and some may reach thirty to forty times. But it is difficult for buyers to judge whether it is the result of real supply and demand, or the consequence of business men’s tricks.
The basis of the “blind box economy” is the cultural trend of collection. Many of the target consumers are young people who lack experience of life. They are thus attracted by deliberately exaggerated probability of “winning a prize” and constantly throw money to buy blind boxes in order to gain dolls that they desire. Or they may buy at second-hand trade platform high-priced blind box dolls, thinking they can keep value preserved and appreciated, thus falling into the fixed pattern of trap carefully designed by businessmen.
Therefore, it is necessary to remind young people to control their consumption in case they become addicted.
1. Why are a couple and a sixty-year-old guy mentioned in paragraph 1?| A．To stress the importance of “blind box economy”. |
| B．To give the sum of money spent on “blind box economy”. |
| C．To show the popularity of “blind box economy”. |
| D．To prove older people can afford to pay more. |
| A．The unknown objects in the blind boxes. |
| B．The desire to make a fortune overnight. |
| C．The skyrocketed price of some classic dolls. |
| D．The high winning rate exaggerated by sellers. |
| A．Young people should be reminded to control themselves. |
| B．Young people are more likely to be attracted and tricked. |
| C．Young people have the potential to win big prizes |
| D．Young people can manage their life economically. |
| A．To inform readers. |
| B．To promote products. |
| C．To list reasons. |
| D．To warn consumers. |
6 . 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
Gift shops in museums used to be the last stop of each visit,
Museum products contain history. For example, in the British Museum store there are different kinds of sticky tape with patterns inspired by famous Rosetta Stone.
8 . If you are heading for Paris this year, be sure to include at least one of these shopping malls in your schedule.
Au Printemps
Tel: 01133014282
Located near the Paris Opera, this huge store is well-known for household goods as well as its fashion. The store also offers many services to overseas visitors, including shipping, translation and a personal shopping service. Au Printemps, whose name means springtime, hosts several free fashion shows each week. The store’s beauty department has one of the world’s largest selections of perfumes（香水）.
Galeries Lafayette
Tel: 01133014283
The Galeries Lafayette was built in 1906. It is as much fun to look at as it is to shop in this 10-storey shopping palace. In fact, the flagship store is the second most visited attraction in Paris, after the Louvre Museum. This shopping palace specializes in women’s clothing. Make sure to take in the view from the tea shop on the top floor; it’s well worth the visit.
Le Bon Marche
Tel: 01133014439
This stylish Left Bank department store was Paris’ first such store. Designed by Gustave Eiffel, Le Bon Marche is particularly known for its food hall, its wedding shops and its selection of modern clothes.
La Forum des Halles
Tel: 01133014476
This modern, underground shopping center was built in 1979. La Forum des Halles, the three-storey-tall shopping center offers everything from souvenirs to haute couture（高级女子时装）to entertainment, such as first-run movies and street performers. The shopping center is attached to the busy La Halle-Chatelet metro station and can be easily reached from all over Paris.
1. Which of the following places attracts the most visitors according to the passage?| A．The Louvre Museum. | B．Galeries Lafayette |
| C．La Forum des Halles. | D．Au Printemps. |
| A．Le Bon Marche. | B．Au Printemps. |
| C．La Forum des Halles. | D．Galeries Lafayette. |
| A．Au Printemps is famous for its food hall |
| B．La Forum des Halles is next to the metro station |
| C．the clothes in Le Bon Marche are usually very cheap |
| D．the tea shop that is worth visiting is on the ninth floor of Galeries Lafayette |
