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What is eco­fashion?Eco-fashion is about making clothes that take into account the environment, the health of consumers and the working conditions of people in the fashion industry.  It is a complex phenomenon and the common use of the term covers two aspects of fashion —‘ecological’ and ‘ethical’.Ecological fashion usually refers to textile (织物) and clothing production processes and the environmental issues surrounding them;ethical fashion generally relates to the working conditions involved in the producing processes.

What are the problems with fashion?A closer look at the fashion industry points out many problems that are common practices in the creation of our fashions from the field to the factory. Firstly,the production of textiles pollutes the environment heavily. Cotton­planting uses pesticides;sheep­farming and wool­cleaning contribute to global warming;synthetics­making (人造纤维生产) brings about waste which does harm to our environment. Secondly,every stage of clothing production has a significant effect on the environment. They all use a great deal of energy,and some also involve harmful chemicals. In addition to this,there is a lot of waste produced in the process,especially in the form of polluted water. Thirdly,growing consumption levels and our shopping habits further worsen the bad effects. We are now buying clothes in increasing quantities without realizing the scale on which it affects natural environment,and we are also quick to throw away clothes that have been worn only a couple of times.

Then,how to solve the problems? Other industries that design products are ahead of the fashion industry when it comes to choosing sustainable materials, designing for minimum waste, choosing energy efficient manufacturing and creating products for longevity. The fashion industry has been slow to adopt these changes and part of the problem is the very nature of fashion. To a large degree,it is the fashion producers that really have the power and the responsibility to shape our future. There are numerous ways in which these producers can reduce their ecological footprint,from switching to green energy and reducing energy use,through selecting sustainable materials and choosing local suppliers,to recycle and minimize waste. On the other hand,as consumers we can all make contributions by selecting environmentally friendly clothing and reducing clothing consumption.

There is some concern that eco friendly fashions are just a trend that we will eventually grow tired of but we can make sure that doesn't happen. Now many people are beginning to shop for organic food products because the benefits of eating food free of chemicals are straightforward and immediate. They relate directly to our personal health. In fact, choosing eco­fashion can also contribute to our personal health, though it is mostly done by way of keeping the health of the planet.

 

 

Why choose eco-fashion?

 

 

1.  of fashion

 

 

 

Ecological

 

Textile & clothing production processes;

Issues related to   2.

Ethical

 

Working 3. involved

 

 

 

 

Problems with fashion

 

 

 

 

 

Textile   4.

 

Cotton-planting: use of pesticides;

Sheep­farming & wool­cleaning: global warming;

Synthetics-making:   5.  waste

 

 

Clothing production

 

 

Producing a lot of waste;

Using harmful chemicals;

6. a great deal of energy

 

Consumption levels & shopping habits

 

New clothes: bought in increasing quantities

 

Old clothes: 7.  away quickly

 

 

 

8. to problems

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fashion producers

 

 

Ways to recycle and 9.  waste:

Switching to green energy;

Reducing energy use;

Selecting sustainable materials;

Choosing local suppliers

 

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Selecting environmentally friendly clothing

Reducing clothing consumption

Choosing eco­fashion can contribute to our personal health.

 

1.Aspects 2.environment 3.conditions 4. production 5.harmful 6.Consuming/using 7.thrown 8.Solutions 9.minimize 10.Consumers 【解析】 1.Aspects 根据第一段提到It is a complex phenomenon and the common use of the term covers two aspects of fashion —‘ecological’ and ‘ethical’这是个复杂的现象,有两个两个方面生态和道德。 2.2】environment 根据第一段提到Ecological fashion usually refers to textile (织物) and clothing production processes and the environmental issues surrounding them生态时尚指织物,衣服和环保有关系; 3.3】conditions 根据第一段提到ethical fashion generally relates to the working conditions involved in the producing processes. 道德时尚指的是与工作环境有关; 4.4】 production 根据第二段提到Firstly,the production of textiles pollutes the environment heavily.衣服的生产严重污染环境。 5.5】harmful 根据第二段提到Cotton­planting uses pesticides;sheep­farming and wool­cleaning contribute to global warming;synthetics­making (人造纤维生产) brings about waste which does harm to our environment.人造纤维的生产会生产对环境有害的废物; 6.6】Consuming/using 根据第二段提到 They all use a great deal of energy,and some also involve harmful chemicals.衣物的生产消耗大量的能源,涉及到有害化学品; 7.7】thrown 根据第二段提到we are also quick to throw away clothes that have been worn only a couple of times.我们会扔掉旧的衣服; 8.8】Solutions 根据第三段提到如何解决定一问题,故用solutions. 9.9】minimize 根据第三段提到Other industries that design products are ahead of the fashion industry when it comes to choosing sustainable materials, designing for minimum waste, choosing energy efficient manufacturing and creating products for longevity.设计一些时尚的衣服,选择合适的面料,最小的浪费,有效的进行利用。 10.0】Consumers 根据第三段提到On the other hand,as consumers we can all make contributions by selecting environmentally friendly clothing and reducing clothing consumption另一方面对于消费者来说,选择环保的衣服和减少衣服的浪费。 考点:任务型阅读。
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KING LEAR

Part 3

NARRATOR: As soon as Goneril has got all she can from her father, she begins treating him disrespectfully. When Lear wants to speak to her, Goneril tells her servant, Oswald, to say she is sick. She encourages her staff to be disrespectful towards Lear and begins complaining about the hundred soldiers Lear has brought with him. However, King Lear soon has a friend by his side. The Duke of Kent, who Lear ordered to leave Britain, cannot abandon his king. He therefore comes to Lear disguised as a servant called Caius and asks for a job.

(Enter Lear, several of Lear's soldiers and Kent disguised as a servant.)

LEAR:      OK, Caius. I'll give you a trial. And if you prove to be good at your job, I'll keep you on as my servant. (Oswald enters.) Hey, you there. Where's my daughter? (Oswald ignores the king and hurries out of the room.) Hey. What's going on? Call him back. Is he deaf? (A Soldier rushes out after Oswald.) It's as though the whole world has gone to sleep. (Soldier reenters.) Where's that servant? Why didn’t he come back when I called?

SOLDIER:   Sir, he answered me very rudely and said he would not come back.

LEAR:      I don’t believe it!

SOLDIER:   Sir, I am sorry, to tell you this, but it seems to me that you are not being treated with the respect due to a king. Everyone here, including your daughter, is behaving very coldly towards you.

LEAR:     Mmm. I suspected the same, but I kept telling myself it was my imagination. Please tell my daughter I wish to speak with her. (Soldier bows and leaves. Oswald enters.) Ah, come here my man and answer me. Who am I?

OSWALD:   My lady's father.

LEAR:      Your lady's father? Is that all I am to you, you dog, you slave! (Lear raises his arm as though to strike Oswald.)

OSWALD:   I'll not be hit, my Lord.

KENT:     (Kent kicks Oswald's feet out from under him.) And you won't be laid flat on your back either, I suppose. Now get up and get out of here. (Oswald leaves.)

LEAR:      My thanks, Caius. I can see you will be a most valuable servant.

(Enter Goneril.) What's up, daughter? You always seem to be frowning lately.

GONERIL:   Is it any wonder that I frown when your soldiers are continually drinking and fighting? I thought when I told you about their behavior you would make them behave, but now I hear you have insulted Oswald. I do believe you are encouraging your soldiers in their bad behavior.

LEAR:      Is this my daughter scolding me?

GONERIL:   I have had enough of your soldiers. They are expensive to keep and you don't need them. Besides, their drunken behavior and bad manners are disgusting. You will send half of them away. And unless you want me to get rid of the rest of them too, I suggest you teach them how to behave properly.

LEAR:      That's a lie. My soldiers are good men who know how to behave properly. I won't stay here to be insulted. I still have one more daughter. She'll scratch out your eyes when she hears how you've treated me. Men! Get my horses ready and collect my baggage. I'll leave immediately. I won't stay where I'm not welcome. (Lear and companions leave.)

NARRATOR: Lear sends Kent on ahead to the castle of his other daughter, Regan, to tell her that he will soon be arriving. Goneril sends her servant Oswald to Regan to tell her side of the story.

1.Who does the underlined “him” probably refer to?

A. Kent.     B. Oswald.    C. Lear.    D. Soldier.

2.Why did the Duke of Kent disguise himself as a servant?

A. To find a chance to meet Goneril.

B. To share some of the king’s wealth.

C. To find a job in the court.

D. To serve and help his king— Lear.

3. From the passage, what is the relationship between Goneril and Regan?

A. Sisters.                 B. Couple.

C. Sister and Brother.      D. Brothers.

4.Which of the following best describe the character of King Lear in this passage?

A. A wise king and father.

B. A cold-hearted father.

C. A cruel and selfish king.

D. A stupid and a bit stubborn man.

 

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Seat belts have existed in different forms since the early days of automobiles, and they have changed from a single lap belt to the three-point seat belt we use today. In 1911 the first airplane seat belt was installed. Then, in the 1920’s they were used in racecars. By the 1930s, a group of American physicians created lap belts for their own vehicles and urged vehicle manufacturers to provide seat belts on all vehicles.

Dr. C. Hunter Shelden made a major contribution to our safety with his article in the November 5, 1955 Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). He strongly encouraged the manufacture and use of door locks, airbags, and retractable(伸缩式的) seat belts, like the ones we use today. The modern three-point seat belt, including a lap belt and a shoulder belt, was introduced as standard equipment on Volvo cars in 1959.

In 1970, the state of Victoria in Australia made the wearing of a seat belt compulsory for every car driver and front-seat passenger. Today many countries have also mandated(授权) the use of five-point safety harnesses for carefully designed child safety seats that can protect a child during a serious car accident.

An airbag is a Supplemental Restraint System, or SRS, and consists of a rapidly inflatable restraint cushion that works together with a seat belt to protect you during a collision. Modern cars often contain several airbags in various locations. Since airbags can only inflate once and will quickly deflate after the initial impact, they will not provide any protection for you during a secondary collision.

The inflation of airbag can protect or hurt you. The risk zone for a driver’s airbag is the first 8 centimeters from its pre-inflation location. While driving, you should remain about 25 centimeters from the airbag in the center of the wheel. As a driver, wear your seat belt and make sure children correctly use their seat belts. Failure to wear a seat belt properly means the airbags in your car might injure or even kill you during an accident.

An essential part of your safe driving skills is the habit of making sure that you and each of your passengers are always properly positioned and wearing a seat belt. There are many wonderful benefits of being able to drive a car, but there are also severe consequences during an accident for anyone who chooses not to wear a seat belt.

1.This article mostly deals with         .

A. how to drive safely on the road

B. different forms of seat belts

C. the history of seat belt development

D. the importance of seat belt use

2.We can learn from this article that _____.

A. to reduce your risk of death or serious injury by 70%, you must wear a five-point seat belt while you are driving

B. American physicians created lap belts for their own vehicles because they had seen many injuries caused by car accidents

C. if two or more collisions occur during a serious car accident, your airbags can help reduce the risk of death by 70%

D. the U.S. was the first country to require by law that car drivers and front-seat passengers wear their seat belts

3.The author treats the subject of this article with         .

A. good humor B. admiration

C. seriousness  D. disapproval

4.Which of the following statements is true?

A. Seat belts were first used in airplanes and then applied to vehicles.

B. Airbags, door locks, and seat belts were all designed at the same time.

C. The lap belt is more modern than the 3-point safety belt.

D. Buying the latest seat belts is an essential driving skill.

 

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This is the lowest recorded temperature for any permanently inhabited location on Earth and the lowest temperature recorded in the Northern Hemisphere.

Ironically, Oymyakon actually means 'non-freezing water' due to a nearby hot spring. Most homes in Oymyakon still burn coal and wood for heat and enjoy few modern conveniences.

Nothing grows there so people eat reindeer meat and horse meat. A single shop provides the town's bare necessities and the locals work as reindeer-breeders, hunters and ice-fisherman.

Doctors say the reason the locals don't suffer from malnutrition is that their animals' milk contains a lot of micronutrients.

Unsurprisingly, locals are hardened to the weather and unlike in other countries— where a flurry of snow brings things grinding to a halt, Oymyakon's solitary school only shuts if temperatures fall below -52℃.

There are few modern conveniences in the village— with many buildings still having outdoor toilets - and most people still burn coal and wood for heat. When coal deliveries are irregular the power station starts burning wood. If the power ceases, the town shuts down in about five hours, and the pipes freeze and crack.

Daily problems that come with living in Oymyakon include pen ink freezing, glasses freezing to people's faces and batteries losing power. Locals are said to leave their cars running all day for fear of not being able to restart them.

Even if there was coverage for mobile phone reception the phones themselves would not work in such cold conditions.

Another problem caused by the frozen temperatures is burying dead bodies, which can take anything up to three days. The earth must first have melted sufficiently in order to dig it, so a bonfire is lit for a couple of hours. Hot coals are then pushed to the side and a hole couple of inches deep is dug. The process is repeated for several days until the hole is deep enough to bury the coffin.

Travel companies offer tourists the opportunity to visit the village and sample life in the freezing conditions.

1.Which of the following statements about this village is true?

A. Local children don’t go to school because of the extreme cold.

B. People there live a hard and simple life with few modern conveniences.

C. People there have a healthy and balanced diets by eating vegetables and meat.

D. The name of this village— Oymyakon suggests that it’s extremely cold here.

2.The sentence “If you thought it was cold where you are at the moment then a visit to the Russian village of Oymyakon might just change your mind.” can be put         .

A. before the first paragraph

B. after the first paragraph

C. after the sixth paragraph

D. before the last paragraph

3.What does the underlined phrase “grinding to a halt” probably mean in this passage?

A. stopping    B. growing    C. continuing    D. failing

4.What is the purpose of writing this passage?

A. To attract more people to visit this village.

B. To inform readers of this special village.

C. To help solve problems facing the village。

D. To draw readers’ attention to poor people.

 

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The distinction was previously held by another pop heavyweight, Justin Bieber, whose song ‘Baby’ had a little more than 804 million views at press time. PSY made the announcement on his Twitter page earlier today.

Since its release, the song has defeated such other popular videos as Jennifer Lopez’s ‘On the Floor,’ Eminem's ‘Love the Way You Lie’ and LMFAO’s ‘Party Rock Anthem.’ And in September, 'Gangnam Style' also became the most liked video on YouTube, now with nearly 5.4 million thumbs up.

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Despite its massive popularity, the video shows no signs of slowing down, and it even has a shot at becoming the first video to get more than one billion views.

If it maintains its current rate of around six million new views per day, ‘Gangnam Style’ would be in line to break that record by the end of the year.

The YouTube honors are just the latest in a long list that shows just how popular the song has become. Since it was released in July, the song has seen a meteoric rise through the music industry.

It has found its way to the tops of music charts in more than 30 countries, including the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain and Canada, while providing material for thousands of parody(恶搞)videos.

It became a staple (主要部份) in the 2012 presidential elections with the now famous ‘Mitt Romney Style’ video and was even used by the North Korean government in propaganda films promoting their supreme leader.

Meanwhile, such influential figures as President Obama, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt have all made mention of the hit song.

1.This passage mainly talks about a world famous________.

A. music          B. music video

C. video website   D. Korean pop singer

2.Which of the following about “Gangnam Style” is NOT true according to the passage?

A. “Gangnam Style” has defeated Justin Bieber’s “Baby” on You Tube’s views.

B. “Gangnam Style” has been the favorite to at least 5.4 million people.

C. “Gangnam Style” has been the first to get more than 1 billion views.

D. “Gangnam Style” has been recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records.

3.What can we infer from this passage?

A. PSY will become one of the greatest musicians due to the popularity of “Gangnam Style”.

B. Obama won the presidential election partly because of the ‘Mitt Romney Style’ video.

C. Despite its massive popularity, the fever of “Gangnam Style” has decreased.

D. The influence of “Gangnam Style” has spread far and wide.

 

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You may have heard of Osceola McCarty, an 88-year-old woman in Mississippi who had worked for over 75 years as a     woman.

One day after she retired, she went to the bank and discovered that her small monthly        had grown to over$150,000. Then to everyone’s surprise, she turned around and        almost all of the money to the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) for a      fund for students with financial needs. Immediately, she made national   .

What you have not heard is how Osceola’s gift had         my life. I am 19 years old and the first       of an Osceola McCarty Scholarship.

I was a     student, and I was determined to go to USM. But I     being qualified for a regular scholarship by one point on the entrance exams, and a scholarship was the     way I could attend.

One Sunday, I came across the story in the paper about Osceola McCarty and her generous      . The next day I went to the financial aid office, and they told me there was still no money      for me, but if anything came up they’d call.

A few days later, I was going out with my mother     the phone rang. I was told I had been chosen to be given the first Osceola McCarty Scholarship. I was     !

McCarty worked hard her whole life, washing clothes by hand. Now that she is     , she sits most of the day and reads the Bible, that is, when she is not getting rewards. Every time I go to visit her, she has a new      . She’s even gone to the White House. She is so happy and proud. We have tried to talk her into getting a VCR (录像机) so she can tape the programs and see     on TV—she just smiles.

McCarty gave me much more than a scholarship. She taught me about the gift of     . Now I know there are good people in the world who do good things. She worked hard and helped others, and in turn she has inspired me to     when I can some day. So     I plan to add to her scholarship fund.

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2.A. expenses     B. profits      C. savings      D. wages

3.A. returned     B. donated       C. delivered    D. removed

4.A. welfare    B. project       C. scholarship D. research

5.A. headlines   B. customs       C. sympathies    D. doubts

6.A. affected    B. formed       C. disturbed     D. ruined

7.A. designer     B. receiver     C. contributor   D. reporter

8.A. considerate  B. dedicated     C. casual        D. sensitive

9.A. advocated  B. regretted    C. missed        D. avoided

10.A. normal    B. wrong         C. legal         D. only

11.A. gift        B. idea          C. decision      D. plan

12.A. left       B. raised        C. available     D. enough

13.A. since       B. before        C. though       D. when

14.A. shocked     B. excited      C. puzzled       D. encouraged

15.A. retired     B. dismissed    C. promoted      D. transferred

16.A. job         B. hobby         C. life          D. award

17.A. everybody  B. everything    C. herself     D. us

18.A. giving      B. understanding C. receiving     D. loving

19.A. give up    B. give back    C. give off      D. give in

20.A. suddenly  B. originally    C. gradually     D. eventually

 

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