A used book or nearly-new kitchen gadget (配件) may not be at the top of every Christmas wish list, but hard economic times coupled with a new green awareness are changing attitudes about gift-giving in France.
French holiday shoppers are choosing larger numbers for “green” gifting this Christmas, studies show. About 30 percent of French consumers will give second-hand items as gifts to stretch out their tight budgets but also to do their little bit for recycling, according to a study by international consulting firm Deloitte.
The survey of Christmas consumer behaviors in 18 European countries found the French were more than twice as likely as other Europeans to give second-hand items. Websites promoting re-gifting and green gifting are popular in France, with many reporting a rise in business.
“Concerns about the ecology and the economy have come together and we are now seeing people who accept the types of gifts that were not appreciated just a short time ago,” said Sebastien Ravut, who runs a website promoting eco-friendly consumerism. His site lists shops in France that offer fair trade products, bio-friendly goods and recycled items. Over the Christmas holidays, the number of visits to the site has doubled from last year, reaching 60,000 a month.
A study by online survey firm Vivodi for PriceMinister showed eight out of 10 people would be happy to receive a used item as a gift and that younger consumers were more open to the idea.
But Gilles Goldenberg, author of the Deloitte study, said that environmental concerns are not why customers buy used goods. “The number one concern is getting the lowest possible price,” said Goldenberg. “Eco-friendly products are drawing a lot of interest, but not if that means paying more.”
Theatre tickets and other low-carbon gifts are fashionable, and eco-friendly websites are also encouraging gift givers to offer time and services instead of stuff. “The order of the day is to spend less time shopping and more time connecting” over the holidays, said Florence de Monclin from the Nicolas Helot foundation for Nature and Humanity.
1.We can judge from the Deloitte study that _________.
A. over a quarter of the French give second-hand Christmas gifts
B. the French are less willing to buy eco-friendly gifts than other Europeans
C. 80% of French people are happy to receive second-hand gifts
D. less than 10% of European consumers are likely to give second-hand gifts
2.According to Goldenberg, the main reason for customers to buy used goods is that _______.
A. they want to be eco-friendly B. they want to save money
C. it is encouraged by websites D. it is a new fashion in Europe
3. All the following might be a promoted gift EXCEPT ________.
A. a theatre ticket
B. a second-hand book
C. a nearly-new digital toaster
D. a box of heavily packaged chocolate
4.Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Old people are not open minded enough to accept second-hand gifts.
B. People wish to receive second-hand gifts because of the economic downturn.
C. Ravut’s website received a sharp decrease in visits during the Christmas holidays.
D. In de Monclin’s opinion, people should spend more time with friends and family during holidays
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A used book or nearly-new kitchen gadget (配件) may not be at the top of every Christmas wish list, but hard economic times coupled with a new green awareness are changing attitudes about gift-giving in France.
French holiday shoppers are choosing larger numbers for “green” gifting this Christmas, studies show. About 30 percent of French consumers will give second-hand items as gifts to stretch out their tight budgets but also to do their little bit for recycling, according to a study by international consulting firm Deloitte.
The survey of Christmas consumer behaviors in 18 European countries found the French were more than twice as likely as other Europeans to give second-hand items. Websites promoting re-gifting and green gifting are popular in France, with many reporting a rise in business.
“Concerns about the ecology and the economy have come together and we are now seeing people who accept the types of gifts that were not appreciated just a short time ago,” said Sebastien Ravut, who runs a website promoting eco-friendly consumerism. His site lists shops in France that offer fair trade products, bio-friendly goods and recycled items. Over the Christmas holidays, the number of visits to the site has doubled from last year, reaching 60,000 a month.
A study by online survey firm Vivodi for PriceMinister showed eight out of 10 people would be happy to receive a used item as a gift and that younger consumers were more open to the idea.
But Gilles Goldenberg, author of the Deloitte study, said that environmental concerns are not why customers buy used goods. “The number one concern is getting the lowest possible price,” said Goldenberg. “Eco-friendly products are drawing a lot of interest, but not if that means paying more.”
Theatre tickets and other low-carbon gifts are fashionable, and eco-friendly websites are also encouraging gift givers to offer time and services instead of stuff. “The order of the day is to spend less time shopping and more time connecting” over the holidays, said Florence de Monclin from the Nicolas Helot foundation for Nature and Humanity.
1.We can judge from the Deloitte study that _________.
A. over a quarter of the French give second-hand Christmas gifts
B. the French are less willing to buy eco-friendly gifts than other Europeans
C. 80% of French people are happy to receive second-hand gifts
D. less than 10% of European consumers are likely to give second-hand gifts
2.According to Goldenberg, the main reason for customers to buy used goods is that _______.
A. they want to be eco-friendly B. they want to save money
C. it is encouraged by websites D. it is a new fashion in Europe
3. All the following might be a promoted gift EXCEPT ________.
A. a theatre ticket
B. a second-hand book
C. a nearly-new digital toaster
D. a box of heavily packaged chocolate
4.Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Old people are not open minded enough to accept second-hand gifts.
B. People wish to receive second-hand gifts because of the economic downturn.
C. Ravut’s website received a sharp decrease in visits during the Christmas holidays.
D. In de Monclin’s opinion, people should spend more time with friends and family during holidays
高一英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析
Whether at school or at home, children should be encouraged to read books and ______ what may be useful to their study.
A. go down B. settle down
C. break down D. set down
高一英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
I don’t know ______ or not the books _____ to the homeless children next month are really useful.
A.if, given | B.whether, to be given | C.whether, giving | D.if, which are given |
高一英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析
—May I have a look at those books?
—______.
A.Not at all B.Never mind
C.Make yourself at home. D.You’re welcome
高一英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
Everyone wants to become perfect. Unluckily, being perfect may not happen. Here’s some useful advice about how to refuse perfection.
No more comparisons.
Compared with others, you may feel that you are not perfect. The solution? End your comparison. No comparing, no pain.
Accept your mistakes
When perfection is your aim, mistakes mean failure. Your fear of criticism(批评)may keep you from taking risks or trying new things. Nobody is perfect. Take it easy. You needn’t take others’ words seriously.
Ask for help
Part of beating perfection is accepting that mistakes are part of human beings. If you don’t give up, you will be successful one day. You shouldn’t prevent yourself from asking for help you need to really improve.
Don’t judge(评判)yourself
Find a trusted friend, family member or teacher who is not a perfectionist—someone who can take criticism and has learned from his or her mistakes. Share your goals and achievements with him or her, no matter how small they are.
Pay attention to your language
Cut out the words like never, always and should from your self-talk. Carry a notebook and take notes whenever you want to say these words. Realizing this means you’re well on your way to changing yourself better.
The more confidence you develop, the less you’ll feel the need to be perfect. And when you give up perfection, happiness can begin right now.
1.According to the passage, _______________ pieces of advice are mentioned.
2.Please translate the underlined sentence into Chinese.
___________________________________________________
3.What does the underlined word “this” refer to (指代)?
___________________________________________________
4.If you want happiness, what should you do according to the passage?
___________________________________________________
5.Give a proper title to the passage.
____________________________________________________
高一英语阅读表达简单题查看答案及解析
For some people, walking or running outdoors is a great way to exercise. What may not be so great is seeing rubbish all over the ground. Well, some people are doing something about it. 1. “Plogging” began in Sweden. The name connects the Swedish word “plocka,” which means to pick up, and the word “jogging,” which means to run slowly.
A Swedish man named Erik Ahlström, started the movement in 2016. He moved to Stockholm from a small community (社区) in northern Sweden. Each day he would ride his bike to work. He became worried about the amount of rubbish and litter he saw each day on his way to work. So, he took matters into his own hands. He began picking up the rubbish. 2.
Today, plogging is an official activity, which is becoming more and more popular. People of all ages are welcome to plog. Exercise while helping your community. 3. It can also build closer social connections in a community. When the street looks bad and it’s dirty, you're going to feel bad about the community. You may even feel less safe because of that. So if we’re all doing our part and picking it up, it’s very easy to help beautify it, and help build those social connection. 4. You get to feel some social duty when you do this.
Along with cleaning up the environment, there may be another reason to choose plogging instead of just jogging. You may get a better workout. One fitness app, Lifesum, records one hour of plogging as burning 288 calories. 5.
As can be seen, cities around the world now hold plogging events. The goal is to spread the idea that littering is not acceptable. People would think twice before dropping a garbage on the ground.
A. Plogging is equal parts of exercise and community service.
B. And that is how plogging was born!
C. And plogging does good to your health.
D. Usual jogging burns about 235 calories.
E. They are plogging!
F. There are people all around the world doing this.
G. You get to know your neighbors.
高一英语七选五困难题查看答案及解析
Remember that people on line may not be who they seem, because you can't see or even hear the person. It would be easy for someone to misrepresent himself/herself. Thus someone who says that “she is a 12-year-old girl.” could really be an old man.
The underlined word misrepresent means _____.
A. making a wrong judgment about B. understanding somebody wrongly
C. giving a wrong description of D. forming a wrong opinion about
高一英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析
Mr.Smith used to be in prison for three1.(year),which may make you think he is not a good man.But2.fact, he is kind-hearted as well as honest.The reason why he was put into prison was not that he3.(he) broke the law, but that his six-year-old son blew up the bridge near his home,imitating(模仿)what he had seen on TV.Although this little boy4.(break) the law,he was so young that he couldn't be put in prison.According to the local law,the boy's parents could not avoid5.(punish).
As6.result,Mr.Smith received the punishment.He was arrested and finally was taken to the police station. Most of the people in the town showed pity on him,but it was7.(complete) useless.After all,everybody is to obey the law8.(make) by the government.Unluckily,what made us9.(amaze) was that Mrs.Smith was out of work before long.However, they have lived a happy life ever since.Misfortunes(不幸)tell us10.fortune is.
高一英语短文填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
Modern day robots may not be as entertaining as R2D2 or the robot from Lost in Space, but robots are very important to space exploration and are being used in a variety of different ways for several important reasons.
Robots make great explorers on planets, moons, and other landing areas. Aside from the earth, just about every surface in the solar system is unsafe for humans to explore. The air on most other planets is insufficient fortunate for humans to explore. The air on most other planets is insufficient for humans to breathe, making it necessary to wear a space suit and oxygen equipment. The temperatures on these surfaces are much too hot or much too cold for any humans to withstand. Plus there would be complications with radiation, weather, and a lack of gravity. Robots have much less limitation in these areas and can survive much longer under these conditions.
Robots are designed for collecting scientific data. Robots are also able to perform many tasks at one time and can process information much quicker and more efficiently. Important scientific projects from detecting minerals, analyzing ground samples, to finding water are all performed much quicker and accurately by robots.
The use of robots has made the cost of space exploration much less expensive than it would cost for humans to do the work. In order to successfully send humans into space we would need to build a vehicle that can not only carry humans, but also enough | food and water to keep them alive for the duration of the trip. Moreover, robots have no problems working for hours on end. Robots never complain, they don’t require food or water, and they never need a bathroom break.
Over the past 30 years or so there have been many different types of robots used successfully in the exploration of space. Perhaps the most famous and successful robots are Spirit and Opportunity who have both been exploring the surface of Mars. They have both been very successful with experiments on soil and rocks and have even found evidence of water in Mars’ history.
1.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A. The Development of Robots B. The Discovery of Space Exploration
C. No Robots, No Space Exploration D. Robots Are Used in Space Exploration
2.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
A. The use of robots in space exploration costs more than the use of humans.
B. It is dangerous for. humans to explore other surfaces in the solar system except the earth.
C. Both Spirit and Opportunity have found the evidence of water on Mars.
D. Many different types of robots have explored the space successfully.
3.The underlined word “withstand” in paragraph 2 most probably means “______”
A. remain B. bear
C. defeat D. develop
4.What is the writer’s attitude in this passage?
A. Negative. B. Persuasive.
C. Subjective. D. Objective.
高一英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析
Since many of you are planning to study at a college or university in the future, you may be carious to know what your future study will be like. This is the question I want to discuss with you today.
First, let’s talk about what your weekly timetable will look like. No matter what your major may be, you can expect to spend between four and six hours a week for each class attending lecture. Lectures are usually in very large rooms because some courses such as Introduction to Sociology or Economics often have as many as two or three hundred students, especially at large universities. In lectures, it’s very important for you to take notes on what the professor says because the information in a lecture is often different from that in your textbooks. Also, you can expect to have exam questions based on the lectures. So it isn’t enough to just read your textbooks; you have to attend lectures as well. In a typical week, you will also have a couple of hours of discussion for every class you take. The discussion part is a small group meeting usually with fewer than thirty students where you can ask questions about the lectures, the reading, and the homework. In large universities, graduate students called teaching assistants, usually direct discussion parts
If your major is chemistry, or physics, or another science, you’ll also have to spend several hours a week in the lab doing experiments. This means that science majors spend more time in the classroom than non-science majors do. On the other hand, people who major in subjects like literature or history usually have to read and write more than science majors do.
1.Which of the following is important for students to do according to the passage?
A. Reading just the textbooks. B. Taking notes in lectures.
C. Spending 5 days attending lectures. D. Getting on well with classmates.
2.What is not included in a discussion part?
A. Working with the help of university professors.
B. Asking questions about a lecture.
C. Talking over what the students have read.
D. Discussing the problems about homework.
3.According to the author, What’s the characteristic of science majors?
A. They have to work harder than non-science majors.
B. They do more experiments than other majors.
C. They consider experiments more important than discussions.
D. They spend less time on their studies than non-science majors.
4.What is the writer’s purpose in writing the passage?
A. To help students learn about university study.
B. To persuade students to attend lectures.
C. To encourage students to take part in discussions.
D. To advise students to choose proper majors.
高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析