In China, Double Eleven Shopping Day is appro...

In China, Double Eleven Shopping Day is approaching. And there is a similar case in the United States—Black Friday. It has been regarded as the beginning of the holiday shopping season. Although it’s not an official holiday, millions of employers give their employees the day off, and many people use that day to get a jump-start on their holiday shopping. A similar day in Canada and Great Britain is called “Boxing Day”.

Black Friday has become somewhat of a marketing sensation in recent years. Since 2005, it has been the busiest shopping day of the year. To lure shoppers, retailers (零售商) routinely open their doors as early as 4 a.m. and offer special sales and promotions to the shoppers that arrive early. Some of the special deals offered by stores are only available in limited quantities. That is why some shoppers intent on getting the best deals often camp out in front of stores overnight so that they’ll be the first in line when the doors open.

But why is it called Black Friday? Historians believe the name started in Philadelphia in the mid-1960s. Bus drivers and police used “Black Friday” to describe the heavy traffic that would block city streets the day after Thanksgiving as shoppers headed to the stores.

Businesses, however, didn’t like the negative tone associated with the “Black Friday” name. In the early 1980s, a more positive explanation of the name began to circulate. According to this alternative explanation, Black Friday is the day when retailers finally begin to turn a profit for the year. In accounting terms (会计行业), operating at a loss is called being “in the red” because accountants traditionally used red ink to show negative amounts. Positive amounts were usually shown in black ink. Thus, being “in the black” is a good thing because it means stores are operating at a profit.

Recently, for those who are too busy to shop on Black Friday or who just don’t want to fight the crowds, the Monday following Black Friday has become known as Cyber Monday (网络星期一) for the many online deals.

1.On Black Friday, the Americans　　　　 .

A. don’t have to go to work as usual

B. look exactly like the Canadians

C. are usually busy doing shopping

D. stay at home and relax themselves

2.The underlined word “lure” (in Paragraph 2) probably means　　　　 .

A. protect

B. attract

C. persuade

D. remind

3.How do the retailers understand Black Friday?

A. It is totally different from Boxing Day.

B. They usually lose some money on the day.

C. It never keeps them very busy.

D. It probably brings them more money.

4.The author writes this passage in order to　　　　 .

A. state the development of Cyber Monday

B. tell the difference between red and black

C. introduce Black Friday to the readers

D. explain the meaning of Boxing Day

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According to a sales report from askci.com on 2018’s Double Eleven,the national shopping day,women’s down garments(羽绒服)were among the top 10 hit products. 1.It seems the strong warmth provided by down garments has been nationally approved.Especially during a fiercely cold winter,when you tremble in the wind,who cares about being stylish?2.As living standards rise, more expensive garments filled with goose down instead of duck down, have appeared in the market. Goose or duck?

3.First,the down from mature geese is larger and thicker,which makes garments filled with goose down much warmer.Second,goose down is more flexible than that of ducks.The last difference is key for people sensitive to smells:Compared to duck down,goose down has no strange smell.4.These are the advantages that account for the higher prices of garments made with goose down.However,duck down is still a good choice if you live in place where winter is windy,yet not that cold.

5.

Although most down garments can make people look big and fat,you could choose longer ones for a slimming look.For colors,metallic colors are more stylish and pair more easily with other street-style outfits.

A. How to be stylish?

B. All you need is warmth.

C. Where to choose your down garment?

D. Not everyone prefers wearing down garments.

E. They have been popular for many years in China.

F. What’s the difference between the down from these two creatures?

G. Ducks do not eat clean diet, which could give their feathers a strong smell.

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In order to attract more online shoppers on Double-Eleven Day, the owners of Taobao promised that they would have those ordered goods _____ to their homes in less than 3 days.

A. to send　　 B. sending　　 C. sent　　　　　 D. send

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In China, Single’s Day has become a shopping day. It is more like a shopping spree (狂欢) where many Chinese people wait in front of their computers 1. 00:01 and then buy anything they can. It is a bit like the Black Friday in the US, a shopping festival which 2. (celebrate) around the world nowadays.

Black Friday is on the 3. (four) Friday of November, 4. is the day after Thanksgiving Day. Every year, after eating Thanksgiving dinner, many American people start to line up outside the shopping malls, hoping to be 5. first customer to be able to buy the products. Some even set up a tent and spend the whole night 6. (wait).

Black Friday started in the 1980s and now it 7. (become) a part of the American culture. Though many 8. (shop) also sell their products online, a lot of people still like to stand in line and wait the whole night. The great discounts encourage them to wait. Many products can be bought at the 9. (low) price, which saves them a lot of money.

It can be a great joy for the whole family 10. (rush) into the malls and buy a lot of things.

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Mother’s Day is the time you say “thank you” to your mom. Stop shopping at the store. Flowers and other things in stores are too common to mention. You can choose a special gift for Mother’s Day! Just try staying close to home—and heart —write a Mother’s Day poem for her.

Use your head. Think of special moments when you were a child, times you’ve shared with your mom, things she did for you, and why you love her. Write down how those moments influenced you. Write down everything you can think of. This is your inspiration for the poem.

Look at what you wrote and pick out those things that are connected(有联系的). See if any words rhyme(押韵). It’s fine to write a free poem(one without rhymes), but many people find poems with rhymes are easier to work with, easier to read and quite catchy(容易记住的). If no words rhyme but you want your poem to, try to find connecting words that can help connect memories.

Once you have a few sentences, put them in a good order. For example, you could start with a childhood memory and end with something you remember from last month.

Add a title that shows the feeling of the poem. Even something as simple as “For Mom” can work, although something more personal might be better.

Write it in pen if you have beautiful handwriting. Read the poem over breakfast on Mother’s Day, and then hand it to your mom. Let’s wait and see the smile and tears of happiness on her face.

1.Why does the author suggest writing down everything you think of?

A. Because it will show your mother’s love.

B. Because it will bring you inspiration.

C. Because it can be shared with others.

C. Because it can help answer questions.

2.It’s better to write a poem with rhymes because________.

A．it is easier to read and remember

B．it makes the poem more interesting

C．it shows the unforgettable moments

D．it shows how things are connected

3.The best title for the poem should be one that________.

A．can be read easily and quickly

B．includes a few sentences

C．has some special words.

D．shows the feeling of words.

4.The passage mainly tells us________.

A．what to do on Mother’s Day.

B．what to buy for Mother’s Day.

C．how to write a Mother’s Day poem.

D．how to write good poems for Christmas.

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Mom’s spent the day shopping, cleaning and cooking and now she _______.

A. has worn out          B. is wearing out               C. is being worn out         D. is worn out

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February 14th is Valentine’s Day! In China, it is only a day for young boyfriends and girlfriends. But my teacher and friends in America told me that Valentine’s Day is a public day.

This was my first Valentine’s Day in America. I didn’t understand the customs(风俗) clearly. Maybe I didn’t need to send any gifts. I watched others to see what they did, so next time I can understand.

On that day, when we began the reading class, Mr. Peters gave every student some chocolates and said, “Happy Valentine’s Day!” I was very happy the teacher gave his students gifts and blessings. I never saw that in China. Maybe American teachers are very different. I didn’t buy a gift for the teacher, so I owed(欠) a gift to the teacher. Anyway, I want to say, ”Thank you, Mr. Peters, and I’m sorry.”

When we had a break, one of my classmates gave me a Pokemon card. It was very funny and I felt thankful, but I thought I owed a gift again.

When we were coming to our grammar class, suddenly I heard someone calling me. ”Shelly!” I stopped. Another classmate who had only been in our class one day gave me some chocolates. She said, “These are for you and your friends. Have a good day!” I was looking at her leaving and thinking that we were in the same class only one day, but now we are friends. That’s very great, but I owed a gift again.

When I came home, my Chinese friend sent some roses and chocolates. I was surprised and happy because I had never received roses in my past life, but I hoped it was the last gift. I didn’t want to owe more gifts.

1.Before the writer left China, she thought Valentine’s Day _______.

A. was a day for the young

B. was different in America

C. was a festival for all the people

D. was a holiday for the students

2.By saying “I never saw that in China,” the writer would like to tell us that in China _________.

A. the students gave gifts to the teachers

B. the teachers didn’t like the students at all

C. the students never received any gifts and blessings

D. the teachers wouldn’t give their students any gifts

3.The writer felt sorry probably because she ________.

A. made a mistake in class

B. didn’t like chocolate

C. had no gift for Mr. Peters in return

D. had no money to buy gifts

4.What was the first gift the writerreceived from his classmates?

A. A toy.　　 B. A card.　　 C. Some chocolates.　　 D. Some roses.

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I live in a rural area but sometimes we go to the city to go shopping. One day, my daughter and I 21 we needed a day of it. We 22 made the most of it. Like anyone that likes going shopping, we of course had a 23  day.

After we bought all that we needed, it was time to go. On the way to the exit doors, there was a lady 24  the pay phone who wasn’t able to speak English very well. She  25  getting help from people but kept getting 26 all the time. Seeing the 27   in her face, I stopped to see if I could help her. I didn’t really   28 much of what she was saying but I finally got the idea 29  she wanted a30 . She gave me the coins and I called one of the taxi companies. I 31 that the lady didn’t talk much English but32   a taxi. They replied they would   33  one out right now. I tried my best to tell that to the lady. Soon she 34  happily. Obviously, she was very 35 to me.

When my kids were 36 , I would do an act of kindness and after we were away from the 37 , I would explain what I did and  38 . I wasn’t trying to  39 but just trying to teach them about acts of 40 . They learned that it was OK to help others and have gone on to do the same.

1. A. meant         B. argued           C. accepted         D. decided

2. A. surely        B. willingly   C. legally          D. sadly

3. A. hopeful       B. pleasant         C. lucky        D. equal

4. A. by            B. on               C. with         D. from

5.. A. considered       B. managed      C. begged           D. tried

6. A. turned to         B. turned up   C. turned down      D. turned off

7.. A. calmness         B. sadness          C. courage          D. anger

8. A. think             B. seize        C. hear             D. understand

9. A. that              B. which        C. what         D. where

10.. A. company         B. taxi         C. telephone   D. lift

11.. A. apologized      B. explained   C. repeated     D. sentenced

12.. A. escaped         B. voted        C. needed           D. rewarded

13.. A. send        B. lend         C. give         D. leave

14.. A. listened        B. smiled           C. moved        D. agreed

15. A. helpful          B. satisfied        C. thankful         D. loyal

16.A. generous          B. young        C. unhappy          D. unfair

17. A. exhibition       B. position         C. situation   D. acceptance

18. A. where        B. when         C. how          D. why

19.. A. show off        B. show around      C. blow up          D. give up

20. A. guidance         B. kindness     C. principle        D. willingness

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We all waste food, you and me, every day, millions of tons of it.In China, enough food is wasted in restaurants every year to feed 200 million people.And the amount of food wasted by Chinese consumers is increasing fast.So our nation is being encouraged to stop wasting food.

So what should Chinese consumers do to prevent food waste?

♦ Keep a kitchen diary

All of us should keep a kitchen diary, and we can know that how much food we waste at home.The first thing for us to do is to stop throwing away food that we can still eat.We should eat everything we buy and if we cannot, we should buy less.

♦ Buy only what we need

We should ask for smaller portions in stores.We should also check how much food we have before buying more.We shouldn’t bring much food we don’t need home even if large posters ask us to do so.

♦ Develop the habit of packing food

Chinese consumers are generous and friendly.In restaurants, often too much food is ordered and served.So when ordering out, we are supposed to exclude the food in the order if we don’t plan to eat it.And order smaller servings in 　 restaurants and take home what we cannot finish.

Don’t put it off! Let’s stop food waste today!

1.Why is our nation being encouraged to stop wasting food?

A.Because there’s enough food for Chinese people.

B.Because Chinese consumers like to try delicious food.

C.Because the number of food wasted by us is growing fast.

D.Because it’s traditional to invite friends to dinner in China.

2.Miss Li is a housewife, she’d better __________ at home.

A.keep a kitchen diary

B.buy things as much as possible

C.cook too much food for her family

D.keep the food as long as possible

3.In order to urge more and more people to prevent food waste, we design a poster with the words __________.

A.Enjoy the food!　　 B.Keep healthy!

C.Share the dish!　 D.Waste not, want not!

4.Your friend invites you to dinner, which of the following is NOT right?

A.He asks for the right portions.

B.You leave a lot of food on the table.

C.You ask your friend to order less food.

D.He takes away the food that you can still eat.

5.As teenagers, what should we do to stop food waste?

A.Have a balanced diet.

B.Eat less food to keep fit.

C.Keep the balance of nature.

D.Have a good habit of clearing the plate.

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Double 11 falls1.November 11 th each year. "Double eleven" in Chinese is the name of that date. Also the number “1”2.( mean) ‘singleness’ in Chinese culture, so the date with the3.(many) ones “11.11” is considered to be "Singles Day". Many4.choose to be singles choose this day to celebrate their lifestyle.

Double 115.(become) an online shopping festival in 2009. Tmall (formerly Taobao Mall), a B2C platform6.(belong) to Alibaba, has taken full advantage. In 2009, Zhang Yong, president of Tmall, saw the opportunity. He wanted7.(raise) sales and customer awareness of the Tmall brand. Only 278.(shop) took part in the first Double 11 festival. At that time, the online shopping festival was a new idea and a challenge for all people,9.its sales performance showed great potential in the Chinese market.

Each year Tmall has a different theme on Double 11. In 2019, Tmall's Double 11 theme is: "Make your dream come true." Recently, the rapid expansion of the e-commerce market10.(make) Double 11 busiest ever shopping festival in the world.

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