| A．It is expensive. | B．The size doesn’t fit her. | C．She doesn’t like the color. |
2 . According to a study done by University of Michigan, shopping to reduce stress was 40 times more effective at giving people a sense of control and shoppers were three times less sad than those only looking at items.
More than half of the 1,000 consumers surveyed by Credit Karma, head researcher of the study, said they have shopped to deal with feelings of stress or depression. About 48 percent of men and 31 percent of women who have stress shopping said they had purchased alcohol when stressed. About 82 percent of women spend on clothing compared to 52 percent of men. Women also lead shopping for jewellery, 42 percent, compared to 22 percent for men.
In some sense, stress shopping can actually help you live a healthier life by making sure that your blood pressure is lowered. The survey found 82 percent had only positive feelings about their purchases and that the positive mood was long-lasting. However, stress shopping, for many, could grow into a drive that uses up money, causes conflict, and therefore adds great stress to life.
Despite the in-time joy from purchases, stress shopping never proves a long-lasting cure to stress or depression. Actually it needs to be avoided anyhow. Whether you’re purchasing Christmas presents or buying groceries, having the items you need written down will provide you with brightness while shopping. Reward yourself for sticking to your list and you’ll be more likely to commit to it.
In addition, always think about what you struggle with most financially. Do you spend too much money at the mall? Eating out? Vacations? Make a list of where your money is going and take necessary steps to resist your desire. For example, if you spend too much money on dining out on weekends, stuff your cupboard with food on Friday. So you’ll be more likely to stay in and cook. And you need to give up the need to keep up with others. Everyone’s financial situation is different and comparison may lead to debt and dissatisfaction with what you already have.
1. Why does the author mention those numbers in paragraph 2?| A．To explain the text. | B．To attract readers. |
| C．To support an idea. | D．To introduce a topic. |
| A．Adjusting mood. | B．Recording expenses. |
| C．Turning to medicines. | D．Comparing with others. |
| A．Positive. | B．Doubtful. | C．Negative. | D．Indifferent. |
| A．Does shopping benefit us? | B．More stressed, women or men? |
| C．Should we compare with others? | D．Can stress shopping reduce stress? |
| A．For a new job. |
| B．For a wedding. |
| C．For the hotter weather. |
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1. What color of flower are the speakers talking about?
| A．Red. |
| B．Pink. |
| C．Purple. |
| A．In August. |
| B．In September. |
| C．In October. |
| A．$9. |
| B．$44. |
| C．$53. |
7 . What is the woman trying to do?
| A．Borrow a book. | B．Buy a car. | C．Rent clothes. |
8 . The gift that never stops giving
People are going for gifts that are reused time and time again, (while also saving money), gifts that have recyclable packaging, or the recyclable elements included within them. One of the best options is to go for a green hamper (篮子).
Gift hampers can be reused
The fact that green items are frequently reusable is one of their main advantages. With a green hamper, you can reuse everything that was inside of it, including the container. Many green hampers are available in wicker (柳条) baskets, allowing you to keep the present for a long time and reuse it for other purposes.
Gift hampers are eco-friendly
A lot of people are worried about the environment and reducing CO2 emissions (排放). This is why green hampers are becoming more popular. Typically, businesses that sell green baskets will guarantee that the items inside them were manufactured by hand or in facilities with minimum CO2 emissions. However, the wicker baskets are more breakable items.
How to reuse wicker baskets
Why not keep a selection of potted plants in your wicker basket? This will look great in your dining room. With a wicker basket, for instance, place individual toiletries, towels, and blankets on the hamper for presentation in your guests’ rooms. You can give your visitors a warm, “hotel inspired” feeling.
Giving someone an awesome gift hamper that is also eco-friendly conveys a unique message to the recipient because there are so many options for gift baskets, you can fill them as you choose. This is why green hampers in particular are dominating the market.
1. What is probably the concern of people who choose hampers?| A．Comfort. | B．Expense. | C．Security. | D．Beauty. |
| A．Reusable and tough. | B．Popular and costly. |
| C．Multipurpose and recyclable. | D．Ever-lasting and eco-friendly. |
| A．Favorable. | B．Intolerant. | C．Doubtful. | D．Unclear. |
1. What is the price of the jeans today?
| A．$60. | B．$90. | C．$150. |
| A．The cashier desk. | B．The Kids Wear area. | C．The dressing room. |
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