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A year of lockdown has brought about some questionable fashion trends. In US suburbs, bathrobes and slippers are now socially-acceptable clothing for a trip to the grocery store.

Ugly shoes are also having a moment. Crocs, the maker of plastic clogs木屐 now with a market worth of $5.3 billion, had a record 2020. The distinctive shoes, with their punch (打孔机) hole design, have long been popular with hospital staff. During the COVID-19 outbreak, they have become a sought-after item for those looking for something easy to wear and clean. The company sold more than 69 million pairs of shoes in 2020 and pulled in nearly $1.4 billion, a 13% jump from 2019. The share price, up 650 per cent from its pandemic low, has set repeated new highs this year.

Birkenstock is another brand riding high on the shift to a more casual lifestyle. The German group recently sold itself to a LVMH-backed group in a €4 billion deal.

The two brands' popularity shows no sign of fading. Poshmark, the second-hand clothing app, said Crocs and Birkenstock remained top trending brands on its site in March. Sales are up sharply for both compared with the year-ago period. Cooperation with celebrities (Justin Bieber for Crocs, women's brand Proenza Schouler for Birkenstock) should help maintain the trend.

The same cannot be said for dress shoes, which were already falling out of fashion. Office closures and fewer special occasions such as weddings and graduations have accelerated the trend. Sales for the category plummeted last year, according to market researchers The NPD Group. These accounted for only 8% of total fashion footwear dollar sales in 2020, compared with 17% in 2017.

People will soon reach again for going-out clothes, more formal than pajamas(睡衣). But the market for dress shoes will never recover entirely. The ugly shoe movement is here to stay.

(1) What does the underlined word "plummeted" in paragraph 5 probably mean? A. Increased sharply. B. Increased slightly. C. Decreased sharply. D. Decreased slightly.
(2) What's the author's opinion apout the prospect of ugly shoes? A. Uncertain. B. Pessimistic. C. Cautious. D. Confident.
(3) What can be tho best title of this passage? A. Crocs give dress shoes a kicking. B. Casual clothes are making a comeback, C. Punch hole design becomes a trend. D. Dress shoes are falling out of fashion.
(4) What's the purpose of this text? A. To recommend new shoes. B. To present a new tendency. C. To change people's lifestyle. D. To question a fashion trend.
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With thrill-seeking spots from north to south, there are various of theme parks in California for every taste and style. Different parks offer unique experiences and I'm here to help you decide which is best for you! Here are the top 3 California theme parks that shouldn't be missed.

Universal Studios Hollywood

Cinema lovers delight as they visit Universal Studios Hollywood. Experience the movie magic and behind-the-scenes Hollywood studio tours at this Southern California theme park. This is one of the best theme parks in California that doesn't break the bank. There are always discounts available online and with a good search, you may end up paying next to nothing for a trip to Universal Studios with the whole family.

Knott's Berry Farm

Knott's Berry Farm is one of the most popular theme parks in California and it is also known as "America's first theme park. " for it is over 100 years old. Its wild west theme is seen throughout the park with cowboy characters striding(阔步) along in the western-themed live entertainment. After you go on roller coasters, check out Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner Restaurant. Some guests visit the theme park for that restaurant alone. Work up your appetite from walking around the park all day for a delicious chicken dinner.

Legoland California

Legoland California is a children's paradise (乐园). Kids are excited when they see their favorite toys come to life at a whole amusement park. There are also kid-themed shows for children to watch throughout the park so your children never grow bored. Don't forget to try all the delicious food around Legoland like fried apples.

(1) Who will make Universal Studios Hollywood their first choice? A. Lego lovers. B. Movie lovers. C. Thrill seekers. D. Bargain traders.
(2) What is available in "America's first theme park"? A. Fish. B. Beef. C. Mutton. D. Chicken.
(3) Why is Legoland California children's paradise? A. They can eat the delicious food free of charge. B. They can play a part in the kid-themed shows. C. They can experience their favorite toys vividly. D. They can make fried apples when feeling bored.
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Kieran Moise,18,started growing out his hair in the eighth grade,after losing a friend to brain cancer. He had seen people donate their hair to children who had lost theirs during medical treatment and wanted to do the same. 

"Kieran has always been known for his hair. It was a big part of his personality and who he was," said his mother,Kelly Moise, "But he has always been the most compassionate and caring person. Since he was 6 years old,he somehow had the mindset of raising money and giving it to people who need it,and that never changed. " 

In May,Moise graduated from high school with an impressive 19-inch Afro(非洲发式). But with him set to enter the U. S. Air Force Academy,it was finally time for the big cut. 

To maximize his impact,Moise organized a live event at a local brewery in Huntsville and an online fundraising campaign called "Kieran's Curls for Cancer",where he aimed to raise ﹩1,000 per inch cut. 

On May 29,nearly 100 people attended the event,where they watched Moise get his hair braided and snipped off. His hair was donated to Children With Hair Loss,a non-profit organization in Michigan that makes free wigs for kids and young adults facing medically related hair loss. 

By the end of the day,the event raised ﹩20,000 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and has continued to raise money online. As of Saturday,it was more than ﹩39,000. 

"Charitable giving comes in many forms,from direct acts of kindness to impactful public statements that motivate others to come together to support a cause," Richard C. Shadyac Jr. ,President and CEO for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital,told CAW, "Kieran's simple act of kindness exemplifies(例证)the power of younger generations and is something to celebrate,a selfless decision that will make a direct impact on the lives of the kids at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and children everywhere for years to come. 

(1) What contributed to Kieran Moise's starting growing out his hair?  A. His high-quality fine hair. B. The death of one of his friends. C. His witness of children's pain. D. The encouragement from his mother.
(2) Why does Kieran Moise's mother mention his childhood?  A. To introduce his kind deeds in the past. B. To prove his unique personality. C. To praise him for his contributions. D. To show that he is kind from an early age.
(3) What's mainly talked about in the last paragraph?   A. Kieran's kindness benefited himself. B. Kieran's love will be richly rewarded. C. Kieran's deeds will inspire more kindness. D. Kieran's behavior showed a new form of charity.
(4) Which of the following can best describe Kieran Moise?   A. Kind-hearted and creative. B. Kind-natured and tolerant. C. Good-natured and ambitious. D. Good-tempered and considerate.
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Feeling exhausted at the end of a long day of video-conferencing? Do your back, shoulders and mind ache after a Zoom meeting marathon? Do you miss the morning small talk at the office's water fountain and the face-to-face interaction with your favourite colleague?

If you answer yes to any of these questions, believe me, you're one of millions suffering from Zoom fatigue (疲劳), named after the popular video-conferencing app. Recent figures in fact indicate that four in 10 remote workers report suffering from a sense of physical and mental exhaustion that accompanies the long screen engagement and the lack of face-to-face interaction during the workday.

In March 2020 — when the World Health Organisation declared the COVID-19 pandemic — there was a sudden and violent impact on work habits. Employers rushed to shift their workforce to remote working globally. Although the rush toward remote working and virtual learning has its advantages — think, for example, of how much shorter commutes (通勤) are — it does not come without costs. The clinical community has widely acknowledged the threat that Zoom fatigue poses to mental health.

Zoom fatigue has become so widespread that a group of scientists from the University of Gothenburg and Stanford University developed the Zoom Exhaustion and Fatigue Scale. This scale might be used as an assessment tool to better understand this condition.

The specific causes of Zoom fatigue are still unknown, but it is widely accepted that one of the contributing factors is the worker's urge to multitask during video calls. This phenomenon, which is also common in distracted driving, is motivated by our tendency to stay active following boredom or a short break in job performance.

While the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health are still unknown, it is not too far-fetched to expect that should this issue not get properly addressed, it would add to the mental and physical burden that COVID-19 will have had on remote workers, and the population as a whole.

(1) Which of the following statements about people suffering from Zoom fatigue is true? A. They cooperate better with colleagues. B. They feel tired physically and mentally. C. They enjoy having long meetings online. D. They avoid face-to-face interaction with others.
(2) What is probably a contributing factor of Zoom fatigue? A. The high mental demand in the workplace. B. The extreme boredom of working remotely. C. The anxiety about the reduced productivity. D. The desire to multitask during online meetings.
(3) How does the author sound in the last paragraph? A. Hopeful. B. Humorous. C. Concerned. D. Tolerant. 
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