3 . 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

6 . 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 . 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。

There’s a good reason why macadamia nuts（夏威夷果）are so popular. These yummy nuts     1     (know) for their rich, buttery flavor that makes them great for dessert. However, these    2     (taste) treats are also hard to come by. At $25 per pound, the macadamia nut is also the     3     (expensive) nut in the world.

So why are macadamia nuts so expensive in the first place? It has a lot to do     4     the nuts’ slow harvesting process and costly import prices.

It takes a long time for macadamia trees     5     (bear) fruit. The nuts are covered in a thick shell that protects them but also makes it difficult to tell     6     the fruit is ripe. This means the nuts have to be harvested by hand,     7     (make) the process more work-intensive and costly. The nuts are harvested only five to six times a year.

For now, macadamia nuts are harvested in Australia, Hawaii, South Africa and Latin America. However, they could soon be readily available in countries     8     import them the most. China is reportedly planting macadamia trees so they can grow their own harvests. Reports claim that     9     country could produce half of the global macadamia crop by 2022. Once this     10     (happen), macadamia nuts might no longer be the most costly nuts in the world.