China is quickly becoming the fashion capital. Thanks to young consumers and social media, China is no longer looking to the West for fashion ideas,
China-Chic is the result of young people's renewed interest in Chinese culture and things that are guochao— brands and products
Nostalgia(怀旧) is part of this trend, with products such as White Rabbit candy and Bee Flower haircare products
Market researcher Elijah Whaley says, "Foreign brands used to have an advantage in the Chinese market by representing a Western lifestyle that
2 . The word addiction usually makes you think of alcohol or drugs, but in modern-day society we are seeing some new kinds of addictions. Some people are compulsive (难以自制的) shoppers. Others find it impossible to pull themselves away from their work.
Over the years, shopping has become a very common activity. Many people enjoy going to malls or stores more and more every day, but it’s more than a common hobby for some of them. They have turned into shopaholics.
| A．Shopaholism seems to be a harmless addiction, but it can result in many problems. |
| B．Still others spend countless hours watching TV or playing computer games. |
| C．They are people who simply enjoy shopping and walking around spending money without being able to stop doing it. |
| D．The question is: why do they have this addiction? |
| E．It can also cause financial problems. |
| F．Accordingly, these shopaholics should turn to a certain organization for help so that they can stop compulsive shopping. |
| G．Here are some ways to help you deal with shopping addiction. |
| A．Its shape. | B．Its size. | C．Its colour. |
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5 . There're plenty of eco-friendly stores for those who enjoy the ease of online shopping,and here are some of them:
Eartheasy
Eartheasy offers countless natural lawn and garden items like organic fertilizer, and items to start growing your own vegetables like raised garden beds, greenhouses, and planters. The company reuses shipping boxes and packaging when possible. Eartheasy also supports Trees for the Future by planting a tree for every order placed online, and partners with the EPA WaterSense program to promote water conservation.
Thrive Market
Thrive Market is an online, membership-based market. For just $5 a month, you get access to more than 6,000 sustainable products at 25%-50% retail (零售）prices, Besides, Thrive Market uses eco-friendly shipping, zero-waste warehouses, and recyclable packaging. The market's one-for-one membership matching program means that your paid membership gives a free membership card to a low-income family.
EcoRoots
Products from EcoRoots are completely plastic-free with shipping materials made from100% recyclable materials. The company offers a series of home goods, including reusable grocery and produce bags, bamboo cutlery(餐具）,recyclable dish cloths, vegan food wraps, etc. EcoRoots is a member of 1% for the Planet, and donates 1% of sales annually towards sustainability initiatives.
Made Trade
Made Trade tries to source materials that are local to the region where products are being made, and employs makers and artisans(工匠)around the world using traditional art forms to make clothing. Sustainable products offered by Made Trade use responsibly harvested raw materials, recycled materials, and all-natural, eco-friendly plant-based dyes.
1. Who should be the most interested in Eartheasy?| A．Art lovers. |
| B．Cooking lovers. |
| C．People eager for a green backyard. |
| D．People with poor access to drinking water. |
| A．It provides free membership for any consumer. |
| B．It helps save money for shoppers. |
| C．It offers online and offline services. |
| D．It donates goods to families in trouble. |
| A．Eartheasy. | B．Thrive Market. |
| C．EcoRoots. | D．Made Trade. |
In recent years, the term “China Chic”
Tapestry, a fashion group, with Donghua University launched a training program,
Shan said China Chic was their theme. Among their designs, there lay
“China Chic’’, involving the use of traditional patterns, is not a wind like trend, a flash in the pan,
7 . The Best Eco-Friendly Gifts
For the eco-conscious, we’ve rounded up our favorite eco-friendly gifts to send to your love.
Reusable Produce Bags (Price: $ 33)
Website: Sears. com
This pack of seven teusable bags are plastic free and made from 100 percent biodegradable cotton. The set includes one cotton net bag, three produce bags, and three food bag. Double stitching and durable seams mean these bags are built to last, and they’re machine washable for easy cleaning.
Wood Bookmarks with Tassels (Price; $ 25)
Website: Etsy. com
Teachers often like to hand out small gifts to students at the end of the year, and this set of wooden bookmarks is a sustainable, affordable way to let students know you care. (Plus, they’re a great reminder to read over holiday breaks!) The bookmarks come with colorful tassels as well, making it easy to mark your place while reading.
Personalized Notebook (Price: $ 13)
Website: Journal. com
This customizable journal is a great gift to jot down notes, used as a daily thought journal, or as a place to keep travel memories or even grocery lists. The cover is made from eco-friendly heavy cotton paper. The pages are recycled cartridge paper that’s perfect for fountain pens and ink as well as other media.
Greener Bamboo Cutting Board (Price: $ 90)
Website: Amazon. com
This bamboo cutting board is naturally bacteria resistant and made from 100 percent Moso bamboo that’s grown in organic soil. One side of the board has a deep juice-catching groove that’s perfect for capturing juices as you cut. After cutting, simply flip the board to the other side for a beautiful presentation large enough for veggie arrangements, watermelon, and more.
1. What can remind you to read?| A．Reusable Produce Bags. | B．Personalized Notebook. |
| C．Wood Bookmarks with Tassels. | D．Greener Bamboo Cutting Board. |
| A．Etsy. com. | B．Sears. com. | C．Journal. com. | D．Amazon. com. |
| A．They all are expensive. | B．They are popular with students. |
| C．They are made of cotton paper. | D．They are sustainable and eco-friendly. |
Blind boxes are popular. with the young people nowadays. Archaeological blind boxes
9 . In this most unusual year, the gift of giving will feel especially good. These tips can help make the season merry and bright for everyone.
What’s Different This Year
Hot Ticket Items May Be Extra Hot: Some companies have scaled back their holiday ordering this year to trim inventory, so popular products might sell out fast — in stores and online. So if you see a good price for an item on your list, be sure to grab it. And plan to ship gifts at least two weeks before Christmas Eve.
Online Sales Will Start Early
This year, it maybe more like Cyber Season, with online promotions and sales starting right after Halloween. With concerns about crowds, retailers will likely save a lot of their inventory for online sales. To avoid parking lot chaos, try to pick up your purchases first thing in the morning or later in the evening, when wait times should be shorter.
Outlets Are Online Too
If one of your holiday shopping traditions is a trip to the outlets, you can still experience the thrill of the bargain hunt—from home. Shoppremiumoutlets.com is the virtual version of the country’s largest outlet company. In someways, it’s even better than an in-person trip because you can shop by item or category and immediately see what different retailers have in stock, rather than going store to store .
When to Shop
Not on Thanksgiving: Many stores that opened their doors on the holiday last year have announced that they will be closed this year. One upside for shoppers is rock-bottom prices as some stores liquidate (清仓). The downsides: They might not be around if you need to return something or use a gift card. In other words: Bankruptcy buyers beware.
1. Which is the best time to send gifts?| A．October 30. | B．December 9. | C．December 15. | D．December 24. |
| A．Shoppers can only buy items online. |
| B．Shopping on Thanksgiving is the best choice. |
| C．Popular products might sell out fast only in stores. |
| D．Shoppers may see a good price for an item right after Halloween. |
| A．People who are money-less. | B．People who like shopping at home. |
| C．People who are retailers. | D．People who are fond of bargains. |
10 . Healthy See, Healthy Do
Visit the grocery store on an empty stomach, and you will probably come home with a few things you did not plan to buy. But hunger is not the only cause of additional purchases. The location of store displays (摆放) also influences our shopping choices.
The checkout area is a particular hotspot for junk food. Studies have found that the products most commonly found there are sugary and salty snacks.
Adjoian and her colleagues wondered if such findings would apply to their city’s crowded urban checkout areas, so they selected three Bronx supermarkets for their own study.
Of the more than 2,100 shoppers they observed, just 4 percent bought anything from the checkout area. Among those who did, however, customers in the healthy lines purchased nutritious foods more than twice as often as those in the standard lines.
The potential influence may seem small, but Adjoian believes that changing more checkout lines would open customers’ eyes to nutritious, lower-calorie foods. Health department officials are now exploring ways to expand healthy options at checkout counters throughout New York City.
| A．These foods give people more energy. |
| B．They bought unhealthy foods 40 percent less often. |
| C．And it may make or break some healthy eating habits. |
| D．The supermarkets began to offer nutritious, lower-calorie foods. |
| E．These findings caught the attention of New York City Department of Health. |
| F．They replaced candies and cookies with fruits and nuts near the checkout counter. |
| G．And a few studies have suggested that simply swapping in healthier options can change customer behavior. |
