The January fashion show, called FutureFashion, exemplified how far green design has come．Organized by the New York-based nonprofit Earth Pledge, the show inspired many top designers to work with sustainable fabrics for the first time．Several have since made pledges to include organic fabrics in their lines.
The designers who undertake green fashion still face many challenges．Scott Hahn, cofounder with Gregory of Rogan and Loomstate, which uses all-organic cotton, says high-quality sustainable materials can still be tough to find．“Most designers with existing labels are finding there aren’t comparable fabrics that can just replace what you’re doing and what your customers are used to,” he says．For example, organic cotton and non-organic cotton are virtually indistinguishable once put into a dress．But some popular synthetics, like stretch nylon, still have few eco-friendly equivalents.
Those who do make the switch are finding they have more support．Last year the influential trade show Designers & Agents stopped charging its participation fee for young green entrepreneurs（企业家） who attend its two springtime shows in Los Angeles and New York and gave special recognition to designers whose collections are at least 25% sustainable．It now counts more than 50 green designers, up from fewer than a dozen two years ago．This week Wal-Mart is set to announce a major initiative aimed at helping cotton farmers go organic: it will buy transitional cotton at higher prices, thus helping to expand the supply of a key sustainable material．“Mainstream is about to occur,” says Hahn.
Some analysts are less sure．Among consumers, only 18% are even aware that ecofashion exists, up from 6% four years ago．Natalie Hormilla, a fashion writer, is an example of the unconverted consumer．When asked if she owned any sustainable clothes, she replied: “Not that I’m aware of.” Like most consumers, she finds little time to shop, and when she does, she’s on the hunt for “cute stuff that isn’t too expensive.” By her own admission, green just isn’t yet on her mind．But—thanks to the combined efforts of designers, retailers and suppliers—one day it will be.
1.What is said about FutureFashion?
A．It inspired many leading designers to start going green.
B．It showed that designers using organic fabrics would go far.
C．It served as an example of how fashion shows should be organized.
D．It convinced the public that fashionable clothes should be made durable.
2.According to Scott Hahn, one big challenge to designers who will go organic is that .
A．much more time is needed to finish a dress using sustainable materials
B．they have to create new brands for clothes made of organic materials
C．customers have difficulty telling organic from non-organic materials
D．quality organic replacements for synthetics are not readily available
3.What is Natalie Hormilla’s attitude toward ecofashion?
A．She is doubtful of its practical value. B．She doesn’t think it is sustainable.
C．She doesn’t seem to care about it. D．She is very much opposed to the idea.
4.What does the author think of green fashion?
A．Green products will soon go mainstream．
B．It has a very promising future.
C．Consumers have the final say.
D．It will appeal more to young people.
假如你叫李华，是一中的一名学生，请根据以下倡议书的内容写一封英文倡议书，谈谈作为中学生如何履行网络文明公约。
倡议书
各位同学：
为了创造良好的网络环境，我提倡大家文明上网，做文明网民。
1．吸取有益信息，拒绝不良网站。
2．合理安排时间，不沉醉于网络。
3．友好聊天，不随意约见网友。
4．互相尊重，不侵害他人隐私。
让我们共同携手，让网络更好地为我们的学习和生活服务。
高三六班 李华
注意：
1．词数：100左右
2．开头已经给出，但不计入总词数。
3．参考词汇：网络环境 network environment; 文明网民 civilized netizen
Everyone,
I am Li Hua from Class Six， Grade Three.
Last winter vocation ,some of my classmates decide to 1.
travel with their friends, while I chose to take part-time job 2.
to gain experience and earn some money. I learned from my 3.
teacher that a nearby company was looking after students 4.
with good handwriting to write addresses on envelope. The 5.
pay were 10 cents per envelope. I headed for the company, 6.
feeling sure I would easy finish 300 envelopes in five hours and 7.
to earn the money. Actually, I only finished 200. Now, I 8.
fully understand how hard is to earn money, Getting out 9.
of the classroom is indeed necessary for we all. 10.
1.Jim said that the whitewater rafting trip was full of (刺激).
2.“Mind your （行为）”, the mother said to her young boy.
3.I have a(n) （负面的）opinion about this matter.
4.All the pupils are asked to sit （直）while listening to the teacher.
5.She is not beautiful; she does not （相似）her mother.
6.Can you understand this passage without e ?
7.Light travels much fast than sound w .
8.They have some s dishes not found anywhere else.
9.These people are in danger because they have just eaten some p food.
10.We are c building a new road but have not decided yet.
Man：The time has come to say goodbye.
Woman：So soon. 1..
Man： 2..
Woman：It certainly has been a pleasure seeing you again and talking about old days.
Man： 3.. And I really want to thank you for spending so much time showing me the sights,
Woman： 4..It gave me a chance to get away from my everyday work and do something a little different.
Man： 5..
Woman：Oh, yes, That’s our present plan unless something bad comes up. I should be there in early September.
Man：I’ll be expecting you.
A．I’ve had a nice time.
B．It seems as if you just got here.
C．But I have to leave here now.
D．Oh, it was fun for me , too.
E．Are you sure you can make it?
F．I feel that way, too.
G．Will you be out to see me next year as you promised?
Come over and lend a helping hand in our non-profit unusual animal sanctuary（动物保护区）and educational facility in Sunny Florida! We are devoted to the lifetime care of deserted, retired, abused or otherwise homeless exotic（奇异的）animals to prevent them from being destroyed.
The animals that come here for sanctuary are given permanent homes. They are not sold, transferred, given away or bred ; they’ are simply here to be protected from harm. Great care is given to the animals to ensure that their medical, nutritional, and emotional needs are met on a daily basis. With the help from our supporters, we are able to provide permanent habitats for these animals on our 36-hectare compound.
You live in camping facilities at the sanctuary. Hot showers and laundry facilities are at your disposal. Facilities to relax after working hours are available.
Food, mostly home cooked, is included in the fee.Special arrangements, such as vegetarian food can be made.
What makes your stay here most important is that you will learn a lot about the knowledge and experience it takes to care for the different species at the sanctuary. You will also learn how to work around the animals without risk of being hurt as some of the animals are wild and need special handling and caution when working close by.
You must be in good physical condition and be able to bear heat.
You must be able to speak or at least understand English.You must be aged 18 or older. You must be available for at least two weeks.
• Recommended retail prices for 2006
Minimum two weeks participation $ 597 ; every week extra $ 298.
• Airport pick-up/drop-off
An airport pick-up/drop-off can be provided at the days of arrival/departure from the project, in between 9:00 and 21:00 hrs.The cost for the pick-up and/drop-off both together are $ 110.
1.What is the purpose of this passage?
A．To call on people to take part in their volunteer action of protecting animals.
B．To inform of readers something they are doing for the animals.
C．To raise money for this non-profit project.
D．To introduce their sanctuary to the tourists.
2.All of the following are true EXCEPT that ________
A． you must stay for at least half a month
B． it’s a job without pay and there may be some danger
C．anybody is able to take part in the volunteer work
D．you have to pay extra money for the pick-up and drop-off
3.How much will you pay if you want to be there for 4 weeks with a pick-up and a drop-off?
A．$ 597. B．$ 596. C．$ 1303. D．$ 1193.
4.What may be the most worthwhile thing you do at the sanctuary?
A．See exotic animals that cannot he seen anywhere else.
B．Get knowledge about caring different kinds of animals.
C．Try some vegetarian food.
D．Learn how to escape being hurt by dangerous animals.
