1 . When it comes to choosing the best travel gifts, there are many options. No matter the occasion, or the traveler, we’ve rounded up some travel gifts from brands we love, so you can find something for you or your friends.
Ralph Lauren travel set
This Ralph Lauren travel set is a travel accessory (配件) you’ll use again and again. It comes with a small pillow, a soft eye mask and a large shawl that can be used as a blanket-all made from cashmere(羊绒).
$471 At Farfetch
$395 At Ralph Lauren
Canada Goose Trillium Parka
For winter travel, a thick, packable coat is a necessity. The Canada Goose Trillium parka is built for extreme cold but is by no means baggy, and actually has a slimming effect. It has a chin guard to protect the neck from cold air, inside pockets, and a removable jacket, giving your friends some style options.
$1, 650 At Canada Goose
Bellroy Tech Kit
Every organized traveler needs a good tech kit. We like Bellroy’s because it has many pockets that will fit any size wire and offer a safe place to store AirPods, portable chargers, and work-from-anywhere accessories like a mouse or Wi-Fi extender.
$59 At Amazon
$69 At Bellroy
Té Company Tea set
The Té Company Tea set is a perfect starter packet for those looking to expand their tea taste. It has seven different flavours and includes detailed instructions on the tea-making process to guide your friends toward the perfect cup.
$55 At Food52
$65 At eBay
1. What do the first two travel gifts have in common?A.They are easy to remove. | B.They are made from cashmere. |
C.They can keep people warm. | D.They help people look slimmer. |
A.$55. | B.$59. | C.$65. | D.$69. |
A.Travelers. | B.Tea lovers. | C.Salesmen. | D.Fashion designers. |
A.He’s out of cash. |
B.He has lost his credit card. |
C.He can’t find a gas station. |
1. What could the man probably be?
A.A shipping agent. |
B.A package delivery man. |
C.A customer service representative. |
A.Order a product online. |
B.Change a delivery address. |
C.Return a damaged product. |
1. What shape of glasses does the man recommend?
A.Square. | B.Round. | C.Heart-shaped. |
A.The red ones. | B.The gold ones. | C.The purple ones. |
A.$540. | B.$590. | C.$600. |
6 . Amazon is breaking into physical retail in a new way. The online retail giant revealed a new kind of physical store concept in a video published on Monday.
The store, called Amazon Go, doesn't work like a typical Walmart or supermarket. Instead, it's designed so that shoppers will use an app, also called Amazon Go, to automatically add the products that they plan to buy to a digital shopping cart by scanning a QR code(二维码). They can then walk out of the building without waiting in a checkout line because Amazon will charge their Amazon account and send them a receipt.
The first Amazon Go store is located in Seattle, where Amazon is headquartered. For years, there have been rumors the e-commerce company would expand its dominance from digital to physical shopping. Amazon began experimenting with physical bookstores a year ago, but Amazon Go may mark its boldest bet on physical ones yet. By removing much of the staff needed to operate a store, Amazon keeps costs lower than traditional competitors. It's also in a strong position to bring together data on its customers' shopping habits online and offline to make better suggestions in all situations.
However, Amazon's move deeper into physical retail shops comes in a sensitive political climate. The company could be perceived as being a threat to some of the 3.4 million Americans who work as cashiers, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. On the campaign trail, Donald Trump repeatedly criticized Amazon and its founder Jeff Bezos for “getting away with murder tax-wise” and having “a huge antitrust(反垄断) problem.” Will the President& shy; elect add “job killer” to the list of criticisms?
Amazon's effort to launch a new kind of retail store predates(在……之前) the rise of Donald Trump. “Four years ago we asked ourselves: what if we could create a shopping experience with no lines and no checkout? Could we push the boundaries of computer vision and machine learning to create a store where customers could simply take what they want and go?” The company says on an informational page about Amazon Go. For now, Amazon is starting slow. The Amazon Go is only open to Amazon employees in our Beta program, and is scheduled to open to the public in early 2017.
1. In Amazon Go, people can ________ .A.buy products by paying cash |
B.buy carts without scanning a QR code |
C.have no bother to check out and queue |
D.use an app to wait in a checkout line |
A.Amazon has dominated the physical bookstores. |
B.Amazon can contribute to reducing the cost of staff. |
C.Amazon manages to take the place of physical shopping. |
D.Amazon can ignore each customer's advice in all situations. |
A.would result in a political crisis |
B.would threaten the career of cashiers |
C.may result in a huge antitrust |
D.is No.1 job killer in the list of criticisms |
A.to introduce the Amazon Go store |
B.to explain how Amazon Go works |
C.to arouse people's interest in Amazon |
D.to indicate Trump's attitude to Amazon |