1 . Want to reduce your carbon, footprint? Here are the best sustainable choices for carrying your luggage(行李).
Paravel Aviator Grand $ 425
The Paravel Aviator Grand combines recycled fabric with recycled metal parts, including zippers(拉锁)and a handle that can be used as long as you do. The fabric lining is made from recycled and single-use plastic bottles. Its producer Paravel has up-cycled 3.1 million plastic bottles and planted 70,000 trees. A five-year after service,covering wear and tear, ensures you’ll get a lot of use from the Paravel Aviator Grand.
Dakine Terminal Spinner $220
With a 40-liter capacity, the Dakine Terminal Spinner is not only roomy but also lasting, with waterproof polyester(聚酯纤维)made from recycled plastic water bottles. The roomy outer pocket is padded for laptops up to 17 inches. It’s even got a cup rest—a place to set your coffee when you’re standing still.
Peak Design Travel Backpack $483
The Peak Design Travel Backpack expands to 45 liters. It has both internal and external pockets, with quick-access pockets for frequently-used small items. Made from lightweight polyester, this travel backpack is weatherproof. The bottom liner provides even more protection and a thicker fabric, so you don’t have to worry about setting your bag down on a wet surface, The Peak Design Travel Backpack is also Fair Trade certified and carbon neutral.
Solgaard Check-in Closet $355
The Solgaard Check-in Closet is designed with five inner shelves, so you interact with its contents with the bag standing up. It can handle more than enough for a week of travelling. Despite its size, the Solgaard Check-in Closet is also easy to roll around, thanks to smooth 360-degree wheels. Built from a polycarbonate shell made from recycled plastic bottles, the Solgaard Check-in Closet is lasting enough and has a 10-yearafter service.
1. Which luggage container has recycled metal parts?| A．Paravel Aviator Grand. |
| B．Dakine Terminal Spinner. |
| C．Peak Design Travel Backpack. |
| D．Solgaard Check-in Closet. |
| A．They are waterproof. |
| B．They have quick-access pockets. |
| C．They are made of recycled bottles. |
| D．Their producers have planted many trees. |
| A．Low price and outer pockets. |
| B．Strong zippers and a cup rest, |
| C．Large capacity and easy movement. |
| D．Roomy outer pockets and long after service. |
2 . A bunch of flowers, a box of chocolates and a bottle of wine are the classic moves when it comes to buying the best mother’s day gifts. If you want something a little different this year, we’ve prepared a guide to fine gifts for your mother, grandmother or mother-in-law.
Personalized Chopping Board (切菜板)
From £40, Etsy
Quickest delivery: 5-7 days, free
A good chopping board will stay with you for life. This wooden board is handmade in a Yorkshire workshop, and can be personalized on one or both sides. Sizes vary from small to extra large.
Bloom & Wild Flower Subscription
£104 for six months, Bloom & Wild
Give the gift of fresh flowers once a month, for six months with this well priced Bloom & Wild gift subscription. It works out at £17.33 per bunch. That’s a pretty good deal considering the average bunch at Bloom & Wild costs nearer £25.
The Body Shop Rose Quartz Gua Sha Stone
£15, The Body Shop
Quickest delivery: next day if you order before 11am, £4.99
The practice of gua sha is rooted in ancient Chinese medicine but became the number one western beauty trend in 2020 after influencers and beauty editors alike were crazy about how it made their faces appear more attractive. It involves combing a gua sha along your cheeks, jawline, chin and around your mouth in delicate dragging motions to de-puff (消肿).
Fitbit Inspire 2
£44.99, John Lewis
Quickest delivery: next day from £7.50
It’s a common misconception that you have to break the bank to buy a fitness watch, but this Fitbit watch suggests otherwise. For less than £50, she gets a tracker of activity, heart-rate and sleep, as well as a battery that lasts up to 10 days.
1. How much may yearly subscribed flowers cost at Bloom & Wild?| A．£100. | B．£104. | C．£208. | D．£300. |
| A．Its beautifying effect. | B．Its easy-to-use feature. |
| C．Its body weight control. | D．Its Chinese medicine origin. |
| A．It is water-proof. | B．It is reasonably priced. |
| C．It has a long battery life. | D．It can track users’ activity. |
| A．Its colour. | B．Its price. | C．Its size. |
1. What are the speakers doing?
| A．Cooking. | B．Watching TV. | C．Doing shopping. |
| A．Cheese. | B．Ice cream. | C．Milk. |
| A．In the late afternoon. | B．At noon. | C．In the morning. |
| A．40 dollars. | B．20 dollars. | C．10 dollars. |
6 . Best devices for students 2023
External hard drive
Price: about £50
The last thing you want is for your laptop to break (or get stolen) and to lose all of your work as a result. An external hard drive like this one from Western Digital can store a backup copy of pretty much your entire laptop.
Amazon Kindle
Price: about £130
Even if you’re a die-hard fan of physical books, the pain of carrying university textbooks around every day might change you.
The latest model of the Kindle Paper white comes with Bluetooth and a front-lit screen that has an adjustable warm light and, as is the case with most e-readers, the battery can last for weeks on a single charge.
Tile Mate key finder
Price: about £20
If you’re the kind of person who’s always losing stuff — particularly your phone or keys — then this little device could be a lifesaver.
Attach your Tile Mate key ring to your set of keys, and you can use the Tile Mate app to locate them if you happen to lose them.
And best of all, if you’ve got your keys but can’t find your phone, hitting the button on the Tile Mate key ring will make your phone ring — even when it’s on silent.Genius.
WiFi range extender
Price: about £35
All too often, the routers supplied by broadband companies aren’t quite up to the job.
We’ve used this WiFi range extender from NETGEAR and can confirm that it does a great job of improving the WiFi signal around the house. It plugs straight into the wall, and although you might need to trial a couple of different locations before finding the perfect position, you should notice the difference straight away.
1. What is the price of an external hard drive?| A．About £20. | B．About £35. |
| C．About £50. | D．About £130. |
| A．It can be attached to your keys. |
| B．It can be located very easily. |
| C．It can save your life in time of emergency. |
| D．It can make your phone ring — even when it’s on silent. |
| A．External hard drive. | B．Amazon Kindle. |
| C．Tile Mate key finder. | D．WiFi range extender. |
| A．$100. | B．$130. | C．$140. |
1. What does the woman think of the coat she has been given?
| A．It’s too big. | B．It is out of fashion. | C．It isn’t worth the money. |
| A．The woman has to pay the price difference. |
| B．He doesn’t want to sell the coat to the woman. |
| C．He refuses to exchange the coat for the woman. |
1. What gift does the man want to buy?
| A．Something local. | B．Something practical. | C．Something expensive. |
| A．A nice watch. | B．Some chocolates. | C．A nice shirt. |
| A．In the office. | B．In the library. | C．In a music shop. |
