Are you a problem shopper? The answer is “Yes”, if you or someone else thinks that you sometimes get carried away with shopping. In other words, do you or does someone else think you are occupied in extreme shopping? If people have regrets later about their shopping, or have an “out-of-control” feeling about the quantities of what they buy or the amount of credit they use, they may be considered to be problem shoppers.
Extreme shopping can lead to a more serious problem — addictive shopping. Addictive shoppers feel driven by the desire to shop and spend money. They experience great tension which drives them to shop and spend money and they feel a “rush” during the time they are occupied with the shopping activity.
Extreme or addictive shopping may result from long-time unpleasant feelings, of which anxiety, pain and shame are common ones. When we feel bad inside, we often do something to make ourselves feel better. In this case, we often go shopping.
A few people shop to relieve their boredom or emptiness. For some people, the motivation is a desire for status, power, beauty or success. Some love to shop as it makes them feel valued in the eyes of the shop assistants. Others shop simply because it makes them forget, at least temporarily, tension, fear or unhappiness in their life.
Besides, shopping malls are designed to encourage continual shopping. For instance, there are some malls where you can’t see clocks displaying the time because they don’t want you to become too aware of the time you spend there. What’s more, food courts, coffee shops and restrooms are provided, so you don’t have to leave the mall because of your physical needs.
Therefore, once you become aware of how market forces work, you will certainly come to control your shopping behavior. For example, how much time you will spend and what areas you will visit can be decided before you enter the mall. Keep a written account of what items you will buy and how much money you will spend. Make a plan for what you are going to buy before you feel the urge to shop and then stick to it. That is vital for gaining self-control.
1.Which of the following people may not be problem shoppers?
A. Those who cannot control the amount of credit they use.
B. Those who just walk around the shopping malls.
C. Those who are occupied in too much shopping.
D. Those who feel sorry for their shopping.
2.According to the passage, what may not result in addictive shopping?
A. The awareness of how market forces work.
B. The desire for status, power, beauty or success.
C. Boredom, emptiness, tension, fear or unhappiness in people’s life.
D. Long-time bad feelings of anxiety, pain and shame.
3.What does the author suggest to control our shopping behaviour?
A. Never going to the shopping malls because there are many tricks.
B. Applying for a credit card before we go shopping.
C. Making the shopping time as short as possible.
D. Making a shopping list before we go shopping.
4.The author writes this passage to _______.
A. inform the shopping malls how to attract more shoppers
B. scold the problem shoppers
C. provide solutions to the problem shopping
D. tell a shopping story
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假如你是李华,暑假期间, 你将参加学生代表团,回访去年来你校交流的瑞典(Sweden)某中学。 请你给去年来访时住在你家的Peter写信。
要点如下:
1. 时间: 8月20日至8月31日;
2. 参加人员:教师1人,学生30 人 ;
3. 希望Peter带你参观该市的足球俱乐部。
注意:1. 词数100左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3. 信的开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Peter,
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Yours,
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We eat in our cars, at our desks, on the go, and in front of die TV. We eat take-out, packaged and prepared meals. Why? Because it fits our not-enough-time-in-the-day lifestyles. 1. Well, I’m certainly not the first one to think it-or say it-but we all need to slow down.
Consumer trends around the globe show that over the past three decades people are purchasing more prepared foods at grocery and eating out more than ever before. It’s predicted that we’ll spend more at restaurants in the coming years. 2. However, we’re getting less healthy.
While debates can be seen in different media over diet food industry’s contribution to our growing waistlines and our health problems, the bottom line is this: 3. We can choose to eat a fast—food lunch on the go. We can throw a frozen meal in the microwave and call it dinner. We can eat without thinking, in front of the tube, at our computers, and while driving a car.
4.. Studies have shown meaningful links between family meals and kids’ mental and physica I well— being. Eating sensibly doesn’t take much time or money, but it does require you to make a conscious decision to do so. Wrapped in endless work, appointments and social activities, we often fail to enjoy a relaxing meal with our families.
While it can be a challenge to always put healthy eating first, just do your best. Remember that diet food you eat has a more significant intact on your health, weight and well-being than almost any other activity you do. 5. Every meal made at home—even just once or twice a week—is a step closer to a healthier body and a slower food lifestyle.
A. Lunch is the biggest calorie intake when it comes to eating out.
B. Treat it with the importance that it deserve, but start small.
C. Our food matches our lives.
D. Purchase food locally and skip as many packaged items as you can.
E. What we eat, where we eat and how we eat are all under our control.
F. We’re consuming an increasing number of calories.
G. We can devote an hour of the day to enjoying a meal with our families.
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America is a fast-paced society, which may seem very troubling to foreign visitors. One’s first _______ is likely to be that everyone is in a rush. City people always seem to be _______ and are very impatient if they are delayed even for a brief moment.
_______, this may seem unfriendly to you. _______, drivers will rush you; storekeepers will be in a hurry as they _______ you; people will push you _______ walking along the street. You will _______ brief conversations with people when you shop or dine there as people seem to be on the go.
Do not _______ that because Americans are in such a hurry they are _______. To them, that is just part of their ________ of life. Americans who live in cities often think that everyone is ________ in a hurry to get things done so they naturally ________ others to behave similarly. ________, when they discover that you are a stranger, most Americans become quite kind and will take great ________ to help you. Many of them first came to the city ________ strangers and they remember how frightening a new city can be. If you need help, ________ a friendly-looking person and say, “I am a stranger here. Can you help me?”
Most people will stop, ________ you, and help you find your way. But you must let them know that you need help. Otherwise they are ________ to pass you by, not noticing that you are new the city and ________ help. If, occasionally, you find someone too rushed to give you help, don’t be ________; just ask someone else. Most Americans enjoy helping a stranger.
1.A. concept B. discovery C. experience D. impression
2.A. walking B. hurrying C. jogging D. dragging
3.A. Immediately B. Eventually C. At first D. First of all
4.A. For example B. In short C. On the contrary D. On the other hand
5.A. occupy B. hire C. employ D. serve
6.A. because B. while C. although D. before
7.A. wear B. enjoy C. miss D. trust
8.A. think B. annoy C. convince D. doubt
9.A. unhappy B. unexpected C. uncertain D. unfriendly
10.A. means B. way C. method D. approach
11.A. equally B. gradually C. apparently D. properly
12.A. forbid B. limit C. expect D. select
13.A. Otherwise B. Therefore C. Besides D. However
14.A. temper B. care C. step D. energy
15.A. with B. at C. as D. to
16.A. choose B. reject C. dismiss D. avoid
17.A. point at B. smile at C. laugh at D. glance at
18.A. likely B. unable C. possible D. probable
19.A. in terms of B. in favor of C. in spite of D. in need of
20.A. tired B. embarrassed C. discouraged D. surprised
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下短文。短文中共有10处错误,每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在此符号下面写出该加的词。
删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改:在错的词下划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
2.只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。
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What’s dangerous level? Well, it7.(depend) on how long you are going to listen to the noise. This is the next problem. Very, very loud sounds can be dangerous to your hearing even if you only listen to them for a few minutes. But scary8.(true) is that even “normal” seeming noise can be dangerous9.you listen to it all the time.
Think for a minute about how long you spend10.(listen)to loud noises with headphones every day. Then do some research. There are resources online to tell you what volumes are safe, and for how long. Don’t take your hearing for granted.
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下短文。短文中共有10处错误,每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在此符号下面写出该加的词。
删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改:在错的词下划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
2.只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。
I will ever forget the experience of beginning to learn English.I liked English and I could not got the right method of learning.The more I want to remember,the harder I found it was.I was in low spirits.I almost gave in. Luckily,my English teacher was encouraged me and helped me find a good way.I became bravely enough to open my mouth to speak English.How excited about English she was!My confidences came back to me.Believe it or not,I won the first prize in Spoken English Competition in our school.It was first time that I had won such a prize in my life!
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假定你是李华,是校学生会主席,你校学生会将为来访的美国朋友举办一个晚会,请你用英语写一篇广播通知。内容要点如下:
1.日期及时间:8月15日晚7:30-8:30;
2.地点:教学楼203室;
3.活动内容:唱歌、跳舞、游戏及礼物交换;
4.要求:带礼物并对礼物进行包装,写上姓名及祝福语;
5.欢迎大家参加
注意:1.开头已为你写好;2. 词数120左右;3.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
May I have your attention, please?
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BRICS(金砖国家) Leaders Meeting was held in Sanya, April 14, 2011.
A. to B. in
C. at D. on
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