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1、高中英語外刊閱讀語法填空September 41 Past the parcel: how the end of free returns will change the way we shop包裹過去時: 結(jié)束免費退貨將如何改變我們的購物方式The days of the bedroom fitting room are numbered. Online retail giant Boohoo has become the 1_(late) in a string of retailers to start charging 2_(shopper) for returns.By 3_(off

2、er) free returns in the first place, companies such as Boohoo created 4_(entire) new behaviour around shopping. A 2018 study found that 9% of UK consumers order clothes to post on social media, only 5_(return) them straight after. Almost one in five 35 to 44 year-olds admit to doing it, and men, app

3、arently, do it more than women.Its incredibly cheeky behaviour, but theres also another glaring issue with the practice: returns have a terrible impact 6_ the environment. When clothes are returned, theyre likely 7_(throw) away rather than resold. When clothes dont become rubbish, theres still the i

4、mpact of the extra shipping to consider, as well as the packaging waste.Cost and convenience trump sustainability more often than not when it comes to 8_(purchase) decisions, so sometimes it takes a radical move on behalf of the brand, or government, to change behaviour.Without free returns on the t

5、able, shoppers may think twice about buying 10 items when they know theyll only keep five or buying clothes 9_(pure) for social media content. We could also see retailers putting more effort into sizing, with virtual AR try-ons, better size guides, and improved, consistent fits.After years of free r

6、eturns, charges will be frustrating, but if they lead to less waste and 10_(good) fits, theyll be worth every penny.keys:1 latest 2 shoppers 3 offering 4 entirely 5 to return6 an 7 to be thrown 8 purchasing 9 purely 10 better2 Five ways to stop feeling overwhelmed by the news避免讀新聞時“信息過載”的五大方法Limit t

7、he time spent reading news “Headline anxiety” is a growing problem. One way 1_(reduce) the impact of the non-stop news cycle is to use screen-time trackers, available on iOS and Android, to limit the time you spend 2_(read) or watching the news on your mobile.Turn off push notificationsIf the urge t

8、o scroll is too strong to resist, then 3_ least turning off your push notifications from news apps can stop you from being assailed with breaking events. A 2016 study found that push notifications “exerted a negative influence on cognitive function” through disruption to daily tasks.Read the good ne

9、wsAcademic Hans Rosling refers to “factfulness” as a means of keeping world news in perspective. If we focus on the 4_(big) picture, such as the proportion of people 5_(live) in extreme poverty halving in the past 20 years, it may be easier to remain optimistic. Rosling calls it “understanding as a

10、source of mental peace”.Prioritise trusted news sourcesEric Carlsson, a professor in media and communication studies, says: “There has been a crisis of knowledge and 6_(true) owing to fake news, much of 7_ is spread on the unregulated platforms of social media.” Find your news instead, then, through

11、 verified and 8_(trust) publications.No news before bedResearch has shown that screen use before bed 9_(reset) our internal clock and disrupts sleep, so reading the news onscreen before bed can make your mornings even more anxious and 10_(tire).keys:1 to reduce 2 reading 3 at 4 bigger 5 living6 trut

12、h 7 which 8 trusted 9 resets 10 tiring3 From royal splits to PR crises, Queen Elizabeth had a rough 2020從王室分歧到公關(guān)危機，英女王伊麗莎白二世 2020 年過得不容易2020 was a tumultuous year for most people, and thats no less true for Queen Elizabeth II. Heres a look back at one of the Queens most challenging 1_(year) to date.

13、A rocky startThe new year was 2_(bare) underway when Prince Harry and his wife Meghan announced to the world they were quitting their roles as senior royals. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex said in a bombshell statement on January 8 they hoped 3_(continue) supporting the monarch but wanted to seek fi

14、nancial autonomy.The Queen was left in the uncomfortable predicament of trying to give her beloved grandson 4_ he wanted without compromising the institution.Royal resilience(韌性)As cases and deaths from the virus across the UK started to spiral in April, so too 5_(do) criticism of Prime Minister Bor

15、is Johnsons handling of the pandemic. In co-ordination with Downing Street, the Queen agreed 6_(address) the nation in a televised speech.The Queen seldom makes national addresses, except Christmas and 7_ a new Parliament is installed. The moment was a somber but reassuring acknowledgment of the har

16、dships society was facing.A new normalLike millions of Britons, the monarch sacrificed the 8_(tradition) holiday festivities with her family at Sandringham. The Queen acknowledged what a sad and unusual festive season it would be for many in her annual Christmas speech, assuring those 9_(miss) out on time with loved ones that you are not alone.This year has seen the world grapple wit