题目内容
Shopping green can make an important contribution to protecting the planet and conserving its resources.
Today’s consumer faces a wider range of choices than ever before, Add to that the steady stream of sales campaigns, and shopping smart only gets harder. To buy economically and reduce waste, safeguard health and protect the environment, you’ll need to follow some basic principles and have a clear idea of what you want.
1. Do Your Homework
Before making any major purchase, take the time to research it. Plentiful resources are usually available online. Avoid buying in a hurry, and don’t be persuaded by overenthusiastic salespeople. Sleep on it if necessary—you won’t regret giving yourself some extra time to think.
2. Take the Long View
Consider the running costs as well as the initial price of any item you buy. Many environmentally friendly products cost more to buy, but save you money in the long run. Choose items that are made to last. For example, pick a sofa that has a hardwood or steel frame rather than one made of softwood, which may break easily.
3. Skip the Disposable Option
Buy reusable products like washable cloth towels, handkerchiefs, serviettes（餐巾）and cleaning cloths rather than paper, single-use varieties. Avoid other disposable supplies like cups, glasses, and chopsticks, too.
4. Take the Local Route
Buy local products that are in season. It’s usually cheaper and fresher and has less harm to the environment. Markets and roadside stands are good sources. Some supermarkets also buy from local producers. Support it if you have one.
5. Avoid Wasteful Packaging
Better not buy products that have too much packaging. It’s estimated that approximately 10 percent of every shopping bill is actually paying for packaging—which you normally just throw away! Moreover, significant amounts of energy are used in the production of packaging. Purchasing refillable and renewable containers can also help cut this kind of waste.
1.What could be the best title for this passage?
A. Protection of the Planet
B. Green Shopping Principles
C. Environmentally Friendly Products
D. Resource Conservation
2.The underlined phrase “sleep on it” has the similar meaning with .
A. think it over B. forget about it
C. set it aside D. put it into action
3.Why does the author advise us to buy lasting products?
A. Because they are less expensive to buy.
B. Because they save money in the long run.
C. Because they will never break.
D. Because they are local products.
4.Which of the following can be considered green shopping?
A. Following the stream of sales campaigns.
B. Buying disposable chopsticks.
C. Focusing on packaging.
D. Purchasing from local markets.
1.B
2.A
3.B
4.D
【解析】
试题分析：在倡导绿色生活的今天，我们怎样做才能绿色购物呢？本文为你提供了一些实用的建议和小点子。做一些调查；目光看远一些；用循环使用的用品；用当地的应季物品；避免过度包装。
1.主旨大意题。文章介绍的是绿色购物的准则。故选B。
2.词义理解题。由上下文及“you won’t regret giving yourself some extra time to think.”可知，作者想让人们先思考一下在作出买的决定。故选A。
3.细节理解题。由“but save you money in the long run. Choose items that are made to last.”可知这样可以在以后有长期的节省。故选B。
4.细节理解题。由“Take the Local Route”可知区内航线更利于绿色消费。故选D。
考点：环保类阅读。
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳答案。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Is the customer always right? 【小题1】 Shopping is very much a part of a country’s culture, and attitudes to shopping and consumers vary from country to country just as much as climate or taste in food.
Recent economic hardship has given the consumers increased power in Europe because shopkeepers fight to win their share of reduced disposable(可支配的)income. This has meant falling prices, plenty of special offers and a re-examination of what customer service really means.
【小题2】 In restaurants in the south of the USA, for example, waiters compliment(恭维)you on your clothes, ask about your day, compliment you on your wisdom of your order and then return every ten minutes to refill your glass and make sure that everything is to your satisfaction.
Anyone who has waited 30 minutes to be served in a restaurant may possible dream of such customer service. 【小题3】 In fact, different nationalities expect different types of service. As a friend of mine once told me “By the end of evening I had spent as much time talking to the waiter as to my wife.”
A Chinese-American friend loves telling people about how her Chinese mother shops for clothes. First of all she waits until they are on sale. 【小题4】 And later she finds some small fault with the product and demands a further reduction. She never buys anything at the regular price. Could you imagine trying such ways in department stores in other countries?0
Attitudes to service are, of course, affected by employer’s attitudes to their workers. As American waiters heavily depend on tips, they have to provide more service. But is this fair? 【小题5】 It might not be a case of “Is the customer always right?” but a case of “How much service is it fair to expect?”
| A．People often point to America as an example of good customer service. |
| B．It is a question of expectations. |
| C．Do we think it is fair to ask shop assistants to work late evenings or on Sundays? |
| D．Then she asks for a discount until she gets an even better price. |
F. The way we shop shows the way we get along with other people.
G. However, do Europeans really want US style service?
Making Peace with Your Parents
As a teen, you’re going through big changes physically and mentally. Your interests are expanding. 【小题1】
Here is the challenge: Kids need to explore the world in new ways, and parents need to protect them from the dangers that are out in that world. These conflicts （矛盾） can easily set off fireworks in otherwise calm houses. Sometimes conflicts can’t be avoided. But by paying attention to the building blocks of successful relationships, you can work towards making home a happy and healthy place for you and your parents.
For instance, try to find a time to talk when your parents are not angry, tired, distracted, or hungry. A good time to talk is when you’re all relaxed. Timing is everything. If the conversation begins to turn into an argument, you’d better calmly and coolly ask to stop the conversation -- for now. 【小题2】 Listen to what your parents are saying, and repeat it back to them. This shows them that you’re listening.【小题3】_
Respect is the building block of good communication. People who respect each other and care about each others’ feelings can disagree without things getting ugly. _【小题4】__ How do you build trust? Trust comes by actually doing what you say you’re going to do. Some teens find that doing fun activities with their parents can improve their relationships. Sometimes we forget that parents are more than rule-makers—they’re interesting people who like to watch movies, and go shopping—just like their teenagers!
What do you do if you are trying your best, but your relationship with your parents continues to be rocky? _【小题5】__ You can find supportive adults, such as a teacher or a coach, who can lend an ear.
Remember you can only change your own behavior; your parents are the only ones who can change theirs.
| A．It also gives them a chance to clear things up if you’re not on the same page. |
| B．You can pick it up again when everyone’s more relaxed. |
| C．And then you’ll be able to accept what your parents say. |
| D．Faced with the challenge, children don’t know what to do. |
F. And your desire to take control of your own life is growing.
G. You may consider seeking outside help.
阅读七选五（共5 小题； 每题 2分 ， 满分10 分）
Decision Making
Making decision in life can be a difficult task.______【小题1】_______In fact, the decisions you make today will not only influence your future ,but also other people and the world in which you live .
Decision making involves thinking ,talking , and searching for information related to a problem ._______【小题2】_________You do this by talking with others who know about the subject, going to the library , and thinking about two or more solutions.
_______【小题3】_________An example is your ten-year-old car breaks down and needs much money to repair. You need transportation to get to work, do shopping ,and deal with other tasks.You must decide the best way to spend the family’s money.
In deciding -----or making a decision ------there is a six- step process:
*Define (明确) the problem .Understand the problem clearly .
*Gather and list all the information you can get on the problem.
*______【小题4】______It is important to have many possible solutions to the situation. It will take time to rearch the variety of solutions .
*______【小题5】_______Look at the good and bad sides to each solution . What are the results of each? Answer the questions : Will this solution be good for me ……the family …coworkers? Stay with your values and those of your family .
* Choose the best solution to solve your problem .
* Evaluate the decision you made. Decide if you need to revise your action plan .
| A．Set clearly defined goals or action plans. |
| B．Examine two or more solutions to the situation . |
| C．Analyze(分析)the possible results of each solution . |
| D．You probably won’t be happy with every decision you make . |
F.Throughout your life you will make some decisions that will affect your future .
G.Decision making usually occurs when events , habits ,and patterns of living change.
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Shopping is not as simple as you may think! There are all sorts of tricks at play each time we reach out for that particular brand of product on the shelf.
【小题1】_ Health foods are packaged in greens, yellows or browns because we think of these healthy colors. Ice cream packers are often blue and expensive goods, like chocolates, are gold or silver.
【小题2】_ Recently, some kind of pain killer was brought out, but researchers found it didn’t sell well, because the color made the product look weak and ineffective. Eventually, it came on the market in a dark blue and white package—because we think of blue as safe, and white as calm.
_【小题3】 But quite often a bottle doesn’t contain as much as it appears to.It is believed that the better-known companies spend, on average, 70 percent of the total cost of the product itself on packaging!
The most successful producers know the truth: _【小题4】 The founder of Pears soup, who for 25 years has used pretty little girls to promote their goods, came to the conclusion: “_【小题5】”
| A．It’s not enough to have a good product. |
| B．Coloring, for example, varies according to what the producers are trying to sell. |
| C．Any fool can make soup, but it takes a genius to sell it. |
| D．The colors tricked the customers into shopping. |
F. A good product is an advantage.
G. The colors turned the customers off.