Xiao Li, a college student born after 1995, used to wash her hair every two days. But as the weather has got colder, she has become lazier. She bought a mist spray(免洗喷雾), which allows her to wash her hair less often.

She is not the only you Chinese who spends money because she's lazy According to a report in December by Taobao on Chinas lazy economy(经济), Chinese people spent 16 billion yuan on products and services online in 2018. The post-1995(95后)generation was the laziest as its consumption(消费)increased by 82 percent, compared with that in 2017.

The so-called lazy economy refers to a new type of consumption of products and services which are designed to save time and labour.

According to the report, many people of the post-1995 generation buy high-tech electronic devices such as floor mopping robots and automatic window cleaners, which save the trouble of doing housework. Meanwhile, take-out food delivery services are also popular among people born after 1995.

Young people are willing to spend money on such products so that they can enjoy their spare time after a busy and stressful day at work or school. Besides, they can also focus on their studies or jobs, these so-called lazy people tend to use their spare time more freely.

While the lazy economy might be convenient for young people, it might also create problems. The lazy economy is expressed in things like people buying food or other things without leaving their living places. As a result, they stay in their houses all day long, playing on computers and phones. This situation could lead to young people becoming less sociable and even developing problems of communicating with others. Young people should pay more attention to it.

The lazy economy is a choice of lifestyle. While the lazy economy saves time and labour, the saved time should be used to do valuable things.

阅读以上信息,用恰当的词完成下面的表格,每空一词。

A/An1.to the lazy economy

Phenomena(现象)

Chinese people spent 16 billion yuan on products and services online in 2018.

The cost of the online buying of the post-1995 generation was much2., compared with that in 2017.

Young Chinese, 3.the post-1995 generation, like to use high-tech electronic devices.

Many young people like buying food or other things online.

4.

People can have more time to relax themselves after a hard day's work.

People can also spend as much time as they can working or studying.

Disadvantages

Young people may have problems having communication with others.

Conclusion

The lazy economy is a new type of consumption of products and services which are designed to save time and labour.

It is a kind of lifestyle we may choose. We should consider the5.of the saved time.

Have you ever taken photos by using mobile phones with selfie ticks(自拍杆)? This new invention is a small, useful and cleverly-de-signed tool.

However, a pair of US artists from New Mexico, Aric Snee and Justin Crowe believe they have invented a better one and they call it “selfie arm”. For better or worse, they have taken the world by storm. It makes those people in the pictures seem to be holding hands with a loved one.

The pair say it offers a far better experience than using a straight stick. The selfie arm makes people feel they are not alone when they take photos. It seems that they are together with their friends. They think their invention solves the main problem that the selfie stick has people look alone while they are taking pictures of themselves with great interests.

The product, at present, just an art project and a model, conveniently provides you a welcoming arm. And better yet in the future, it’ll talk in a friendly way and never get angry or upset. The pair say they are fascinated by these new ideas.

The “selfie arm” is made of fiberglass(玻璃纤维). It is lightweight and easy-taking. The project that they work on shows the growing selfie stick phenomenon (现象)directly and the increasing need for narcissism(自恋) and Internet agreement.

1.The selfie arm is________.

A.the latest mobile phone

B.lightweight and easy-taking

C.a useful digital camera

2.“The pair say it offers a far better experience than using a straight stick.” Here “it” refers to________.

A.a selfie stick B.a selfie arm C.a hand

3.Aric Snee and Justin Crowe come from________.

A.Mexico B.New Zealand C.America

4.________will make people feel they are alone while taking photos.

A.The storm B.The selfie arm C.The selfie stick

5.The passage is mainly talking about________.

A.a cleverly-designed tool for taking photos with mobile phones

B.a pair of artists who are interested in taking photos

C.an invention that can reduce loneliness

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