While the technological advancements that have brought us tailor-made online shopping at the click of a button is worth celebrating,the delirium that surrounded Amazon's Prime Day this week has left a bad taste in my mouth.Technological progress brings its own challenges,and the concerns of my constituents who have worked at our local Amazon fulfilment centre have only served to reinforce this view.There is something deeply disturbing about the sheer number of accusations being levelled at Amazon's working conditions,and that its warehouses seem to be filled with staff who say they are afraid to take time off sick.As one of the most successful companies in the world,Amazon appears to be failing the staff who keep this retail behemoth operating smoothly on a day-to-day basis,and who are therefore the real driving force behind the world's iechnological revolution.With a shocking 600 ambulance calls made co Amazon warehouses in the United Kingdom over the last three years,it is no surprise that in a member's survey of workers conducted by GMB,one worker described employment there as akin to"living in a prison".The strict targets that,are apparently imposed on staff mean that 70%of staff feel like they are given disciplinary points unfairly,while 89%believe they are being exploited.Moreover,there have been reports of an employee in laLe pregnancy being forced to stand for 10 hours a day,and ambulance calls due to"eleclric shocks"and"major trauma".An expose by Vice said that one former employee claimed to be hauled in for disciplinary procedures"after failing to call in sick from hospital following an epileptic seizure at work".These extensive reports into working practices at Amazon are clearly alarming,and suggest that while companies like Amazon reap the financial rewards of technological progress,they appear to be neglecting the health and safety of their workforce.I have therefore written a letter to the prime minister urging her to take a stand and ensure furt,her regulation is put into place to see that,Amazon's working conditions are reasonable and humane.What we need is a government that actively intervenes in these workplace disputes,and can address the problems that come with technological change and the unashamed desire to save money at the expense of the weUbeing of the worUorce,Implementing Labour's 20-point plan for security and equality at work would be a welcome start.By empowering trade unions and enforcing regulation to ensure safe and healthy environments,we can take a stand against companies like Amazon,whose workforce consistenLly feels ex-ploited and afraid.While the government continues to flounder,it is important.for us to reflect on whether the convenience of websites such as Amazon are truly worth the cost to workers who claim to suffer from the inadequate facilities and awful environments that are pervasive in these warehouses.My hope is that the more we shine the light on these working conditions,the more pressure Amazon will face to finally act.The expression"levelled at"（Line l,Para.2）is closest in meaning toA.directed againstB.argued forC.toleranL withD.different from
While the technological advancements that have brought us tailor-made online shopping at the click of a button is worth celebrating,the delirium that surrounded Amazon's Prime Day this week has left a bad taste in my mouth.Technological progress brings its own challenges,and the concerns of my constituents who have worked at our local Amazon fulfilment centre have only served to reinforce this view.There is something deeply disturbing about the sheer number of accusations being levelled at Amazon's working conditions,and that its warehouses seem to be filled with staff who say they are afraid to take time off sick.As one of the most successful companies in the world,Amazon appears to be failing the staff who keep this retail behemoth operating smoothly on a day-to-day basis,and who are therefore the real driving force behind the world's iechnological revolution.With a shocking 600 ambulance calls made co Amazon warehouses in the United Kingdom over the last three years,it is no surprise that in a member's survey of workers conducted by GMB,one worker described employment there as akin to"living in a prison".The strict targets that,are apparently imposed on staff mean that 70%of staff feel like they are given disciplinary points unfairly,while 89%believe they are being exploited.Moreover,there have been reports of an employee in laLe pregnancy being forced to stand for 10 hours a day,and ambulance calls due to"eleclric shocks"and"major trauma".An expose by Vice said that one former employee claimed to be hauled in for disciplinary procedures"after failing to call in sick from hospital following an epileptic seizure at work".These extensive reports into working practices at Amazon are clearly alarming,and suggest that while companies like Amazon reap the financial rewards of technological progress,they appear to be neglecting the health and safety of their workforce.I have therefore written a letter to the prime minister urging her to take a stand and ensure furt,her regulation is put into place to see that,Amazon's working conditions are reasonable and humane.What we need is a government that actively intervenes in these workplace disputes,and can address the problems that come with technological change and the unashamed desire to save money at the expense of the weUbeing of the worUorce,Implementing Labour's 20-point plan for security and equality at work would be a welcome start.By empowering trade unions and enforcing regulation to ensure safe and healthy environments,we can take a stand against companies like Amazon,whose workforce consistenLly feels ex-ploited and afraid.While the government continues to flounder,it is important.for us to reflect on whether the convenience of websites such as Amazon are truly worth the cost to workers who claim to suffer from the inadequate facilities and awful environments that are pervasive in these warehouses.My hope is that the more we shine the light on these working conditions,the more pressure Amazon will face to finally act.
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－I find it hard to complete all the assignments while 1 am working every day._________ A.The advancement of technology has boosted the pace of our lives.B.You know , good time management is very important in online learning.C.Great.That s a nice way to expand our knowledge nowadays.
For an American citizen on a 2-day tour of Canada,how much tax does he have to pay on $ 1.600 US worth of purchases when returning to the US?A. $ 24 USB. $ 48 USC. $52 USD. $ 200 US
CYBER MONDAY CLICKS IN WITH RECORD SALES Cyber Monday rocked while mobile sales roared. The day widely regarded as the Super Bowl of online sales created a record day for retailers, including Walmart, and marked a shift in shopping preferences as smartphones and tablets drove nearly a third of traffic — and for some retailers, more than half.? W expects to register its biggest Cyber Monday yet, coming off a record Black Friday weekend online. Heading into the afternoon Monday, the website had already sold out of PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles, which weren't even discounted. Significant savings on TVs and tablets also encouraged shopping, says Joel Anderson, CEO of W. Retailers from Target to Sears are fast evolving Cyber Monday into something more akin to Cyber Week, as online deals stretch well beyond Monday. As of 6 p.m. ET, sales on Amazon were up 44.3% over last year, while sales at eBay were up 32.1%, according to Channel Advisor, which tracks third-party sellers on eBay and Amazon. The online marketplaces are doing well in part because shoppers are heading to those sites to find popular products that are selling out at regular retailers, says Scot Wingo, CEO of Channel Advisor. Flash-sale site Rue La La started Cyber Monday deals on Sunday with a “Cyberthon” that drew more than 350,000 people to the site. The sale promoted as much as 80% off on more than 150 brands. On Monday, sales of Cole Haan and Pandora Jewelry merchandise were strongest, CEO Steve Davis says.1. Retailers used mobile devices and drove nearly a third of traffic, or even more than half to online shopping. As we know that doesn't belong to the mobile device.()A. tabletsB. smartphonesC. personal computer2. PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles were sold out on the afternoon Monday although they weren't even discounted.()A. eBB. WC. A3. According to sales on Amazon were up 44.3% over last year, while sales at eBay were up 32.1%.()A. WalmartB. Rue La LaC. Channel Advisor4. Cyber Monday deals on Sunday with a “Cyberthon” that drew more than people to the site. ()A. 350,000B. 35,000C. 3,500,0005. We can infer from the passage _____ isn't an online retailer. ()A. SearsB. Channel AdvisorC. Walmart
—________________ , but I still have the feeling that it's not safe enough. —I couldn't agree more. That's why I only do street shopping. A Paying online is much unsafe than before ;B Paying online is less safer than before ;C Paying online is much safer than before
阅读理解 判断给出的语句是否正确，正确的在括号内写(T)不符的在括号内写(F)It is amazing to note that the Internet is still such a new device, and yet it is one of the fastest and most powerful media tools. But think about it for a moment. On the Internet, a big online company can be run by only two guys in their garage. So it is only reasonable then, that people shopping online would be a little leery of the security levels.Internet giants such as Microsoft knew consumer confidence was the key to getting virtual (虚拟的) shopping off the ground, and they work hard to make people feel safe to shop online.Credit card companies, too, quickly saw the potential For online shopping, and have installed things like online shopping insurance for people. If you ever have a problem with your online credit purchases, many credit card companies will happily refund (退还) your money and then set their claws on the company that wronged you。 Now that’s buying power!There are other bonuses for online shoppers, of course. No line-ups,for one. No annoying mall shopping carts with broken wheels and kids crying because their parents won’t get them what they want.When shopping on1ine, consumers can sit down, have a coffee, and wear their slippers, not having to worry about their hair or parking, and just clicking through sale after sale.Comparison shopping couldn’t be any easier. And thanks to courier companies (快递公司) getting in on the act you never need to wait longer than a day or two to get those all important purchases delivered right to your door.No wonder so many companies are shaking their heads at traditional retailing and instead looking to the “virtual” world to attract online shoppers.( ) 26、 The underlined word “leery” in the first paragraph means being very sure.( ) 27、 Consumer confidence in online shopping mainly relies on security in shopping.( ) 28、 Internet giants, traditional retailers, courier companies and credit card companies have made contributions to the popularity of online shopping.( ) 29、 The author think of the current online shopping as safe, convenient and fast.( ) 30、 Nowadays many companies are trying to cooperate with the online shoppers instead of traditional retailers.
The advancement of technology has boosted the pace of our lives, and requires us to learn something new every day.().I have chosen the online program at OU.A. BecauseB. Now thatC. That is the reason why
If I do Aunt Ivy's shopping this week, Ben __________ do it for her next week. A、needn't have toB、won't have toC、mustn't have toD、can't have to
While shopping, the customer pushes his card into a slot beside _____ items are wanted and pushes a button or two.A、thoseB、whoseC、whereD、whichever
"Who needs a shopping mall(购物中心)if you have Taobao? says Wang Lin，28，a writerin Beijing．Taobao，China's largest online shopping site ( 网上购物网站 ) ，has become an importantpart of Wang Lin- s life． She spends lots of money on Taobao．A growing number of Chinese Internet users like Wang have found the joys of online shop-ping． Most online shoppers are students or young workers． More woman shop on line than men． Clothing and home-use products(产品)are the most popular on line．It was reported that more than 250 billion(十亿) yuan was spent on online shopping last year，80% through Taobao．Taobao means "looking for treasure in Chinese． People can find almost everything they need on Taobao，from clothes to books，from candies to DVD players．You may question the security of online shopping，Wang Lin said，"lt's very safe and conven-ient(便利的)． Unless you receive the products from the sellers and are satisfied with them，the shop owner will not get the money． You can also get your money back if you want to return the products． "( )1． What are the most popular on line?A． Candies and DVD players．B． Clothes and books．C． Clotlung and home-use products．
It's lunchtime． You- re hungry and want to get your favourite meal m the restaurant，but there are a lot of people waiting at the door． Donlt worry -in cyberworld(网络世界)，you can get your meal just on the Internet．“Shopping has never been so easy． With just a single click on your mouse，anything that you ordered online can be taken to your door quickly．，"said BieJing，a twenty-yearold girl．She took part in an online survival(生存)competition held in Shanghai． The competitors were given a little money to use online in 100 hours．“I don't want to spend too much time shopping ，so I like doing shopping online better than in a usual store，"said a boy from a middle school． "Ir's easy to find the things you want ．online．”If the shoppers buy something online，they can find lower prices and wider choices of，things． But many teachers and parents are worried that shopping online is becoming too popu-lar．“lt-s not a good way for middle school students to spend their money，"said a teacher．HI don't want them to shop online．”“It's also dangerous to Iose money at online stores，because some of them just want to cheat(欺骗)shoppers，"another teacher said．Most parents are not willing to pay the money their children spend on the Internet．( )6． The boy in the passage likes to go shopping in a usual store better．
While the technological advancements that have brought us tailor-made online shopping at the click of a button is worth celebrating,the delirium that surrounded Amazon's Prime Day this week has left a bad taste in my mouth.Technological progress brings its own challenges,and the concerns of my constituents who have worked at our local Amazon fulfilment centre have only served to reinforce this view.There is something deeply disturbing about the sheer number of accusations being levelled at Amazon's working conditions,and that its warehouses seem to be filled with staff who say they are afraid to take time off sick.As one of the most successful companies in the world,Amazon appears to be failing the staff who keep this retail behemoth operating smoothly on a day-to-day basis,and who are therefore the real driving force behind the world's iechnological revolution.With a shocking 600 ambulance calls made co Amazon warehouses in the United Kingdom over the last three years,it is no surprise that in a member's survey of workers conducted by GMB,one worker described employment there as akin to"living in a prison".The strict targets that,are apparently imposed on staff mean that 70%of staff feel like they are given disciplinary points unfairly,while 89%believe they are being exploited.Moreover,there have been reports of an employee in laLe pregnancy being forced to stand for 10 hours a day,and ambulance calls due to"eleclric shocks"and"major trauma".An expose by Vice said that one former employee claimed to be hauled in for disciplinary procedures"after failing to call in sick from hospital following an epileptic seizure at work".These extensive reports into working practices at Amazon are clearly alarming,and suggest that while companies like Amazon reap the financial rewards of technological progress,they appear to be neglecting the health and safety of their workforce.I have therefore written a letter to the prime minister urging her to take a stand and ensure furt,her regulation is put into place to see that,Amazon's working conditions are reasonable and humane.What we need is a government that actively intervenes in these workplace disputes,and can address the problems that come with technological change and the unashamed desire to save money at the expense of the weUbeing of the worUorce,Implementing Labour's 20-point plan for security and equality at work would be a welcome start.By empowering trade unions and enforcing regulation to ensure safe and healthy environments,we can take a stand against companies like Amazon,whose workforce consistenLly feels ex-ploited and afraid.While the government continues to flounder,it is important.for us to reflect on whether the convenience of websites such as Amazon are truly worth the cost to workers who claim to suffer from the inadequate facilities and awful environments that are pervasive in these warehouses.My hope is that the more we shine the light on these working conditions,the more pressure Amazon will face to finally act.According to Paragraph l,the author views technological progress withA.high'praiseB.mild worriesC.deep skepticismD.strong accusation
In a move that could revolutionize the way we buy groceries,Amazon opens its first supermarket without checkouts-human or self-service--to shoppers on Monday.Amazon Go,in Seattle,has been tested by staff for the past year.It uses hundreds of ceiling-mounted cameras and electronic sensors to identify each customer and track what items they select.Purchases are billed to customers'credit cards when they leave the store On entering the store,shoppers walk through gates,swiping their smartphones loaded with the Am-azon Go app.Then they are free to put anything into their own shopping bags.With the help of sensors on the shelves,items are added to customers'Amazon Go account as they pick them up-and delete any they put back.And an electronic receipt is issued as they exit The store opened to employees of the online retail giant in December 2016 and had been expected to allow the public in more quickly.But there were some teething problems with correctly identifying shoppers of similar body types--and children moving items to the wrong places on shelves,according to an Amazon insider.Gianna Puerini said the store had operated well during the test phase Hundreds of infra-red ceiling cameras have been trained over the last year to differentiate between customers as they move around the store,and between items for sale,even those with similar appearances.There are weight sensors on the shelves to help indicate if an item has been taken or put back And some items carry a visual dot code,like a bar code,to help cameras identify them.Amazon isnt offering any information on how accurate the system is.One thing we do know:they're on to the less-than-honest.A New York Times journalist had a go at shoplifting some cans of soft drink,but the system spotted it and put them on his bill Amazon has not said if it will be opening more Go stores,which are separate from the Whole Foods chain that it bought last year for$13.7bn（E10.7bn）.As yet the company has no plans to introduce the technology to the hundreds of Whole Foods stores.However,retailers know that the faster customers can make their purchases,the more likely they are to return.Making the dreaded supermarket queue a thing of the past will give any retailer a huge advantage over its competitors In its third quarter results in October,Amazon for the first time put a figure on the revenues generated by its physical stores:S 1.28bn.Yet almost all of that was generated by Whole Foods.While its stores may not yet be money spinners,analysts have said Amazon is using them to raise brand awareness and promote its Prime membership scheme.Brian Olsavsky,Amazon chief financial officer,recently hinted that rivals should expect more Amazon shops in the months and years ahead You will see more expansion from us-it's still early,so those plans will develop over time,he said in octoberIn Amazon go the cameras and electronic sensors canA.Ensure the safety of the market and the shoppersB.keep track of the service record of the customersC.contribute to the automation of purchasingD.help shoppers to locate the proper goods
While the technological advancements that have brought us tailor-made online shopping at the click of a button is worth celebrating,the delirium that surrounded Amazon's Prime Day this week has left a bad taste in my mouth.Technological progress brings its own challenges,and the concerns of my constituents who have worked at our local Amazon fulfilment centre have only served to reinforce this view.There is something deeply disturbing about the sheer number of accusations being levelled at Amazon's working conditions,and that its warehouses seem to be filled with staff who say they are afraid to take time off sick.As one of the most successful companies in the world,Amazon appears to be failing the staff who keep this retail behemoth operating smoothly on a day-to-day basis,and who are therefore the real driving force behind the world's iechnological revolution.With a shocking 600 ambulance calls made co Amazon warehouses in the United Kingdom over the last three years,it is no surprise that in a member's survey of workers conducted by GMB,one worker described employment there as akin to"living in a prison".The strict targets that,are apparently imposed on staff mean that 70%of staff feel like they are given disciplinary points unfairly,while 89%believe they are being exploited.Moreover,there have been reports of an employee in laLe pregnancy being forced to stand for 10 hours a day,and ambulance calls due to"eleclric shocks"and"major trauma".An expose by Vice said that one former employee claimed to be hauled in for disciplinary procedures"after failing to call in sick from hospital following an epileptic seizure at work".These extensive reports into working practices at Amazon are clearly alarming,and suggest that while companies like Amazon reap the financial rewards of technological progress,they appear to be neglecting the health and safety of their workforce.I have therefore written a letter to the prime minister urging her to take a stand and ensure furt,her regulation is put into place to see that,Amazon's working conditions are reasonable and humane.What we need is a government that actively intervenes in these workplace disputes,and can address the problems that come with technological change and the unashamed desire to save money at the expense of the weUbeing of the worUorce,Implementing Labour's 20-point plan for security and equality at work would be a welcome start.By empowering trade unions and enforcing regulation to ensure safe and healthy environments,we can take a stand against companies like Amazon,whose workforce consistenLly feels ex-ploited and afraid.While the government continues to flounder,it is important.for us to reflect on whether the convenience of websites such as Amazon are truly worth the cost to workers who claim to suffer from the inadequate facilities and awful environments that are pervasive in these warehouses.My hope is that the more we shine the light on these working conditions,the more pressure Amazon will face to finally act.According to the author,what is the best way to solve the problems that the Amazon workers face?A.The prime minister should create humane working conditions for the workers.B.Amazon should recruit more professional workers to address business needs.C.The government should get involved in the disputes and solve the problems.D.The public should impose the pressure to make the change.
While the technological advancements that have brought us tailor-made online shopping at the click of a button is worth celebrating,the delirium that surrounded Amazon's Prime Day this week has left a bad taste in my mouth.Technological progress brings its own challenges,and the concerns of my constituents who have worked at our local Amazon fulfilment centre have only served to reinforce this view.There is something deeply disturbing about the sheer number of accusations being levelled at Amazon's working conditions,and that its warehouses seem to be filled with staff who say they are afraid to take time off sick.As one of the most successful companies in the world,Amazon appears to be failing the staff who keep this retail behemoth operating smoothly on a day-to-day basis,and who are therefore the real driving force behind the world's iechnological revolution.With a shocking 600 ambulance calls made co Amazon warehouses in the United Kingdom over the last three years,it is no surprise that in a member's survey of workers conducted by GMB,one worker described employment there as akin to"living in a prison".The strict targets that,are apparently imposed on staff mean that 70%of staff feel like they are given disciplinary points unfairly,while 89%believe they are being exploited.Moreover,there have been reports of an employee in laLe pregnancy being forced to stand for 10 hours a day,and ambulance calls due to"eleclric shocks"and"major trauma".An expose by Vice said that one former employee claimed to be hauled in for disciplinary procedures"after failing to call in sick from hospital following an epileptic seizure at work".These extensive reports into working practices at Amazon are clearly alarming,and suggest that while companies like Amazon reap the financial rewards of technological progress,they appear to be neglecting the health and safety of their workforce.I have therefore written a letter to the prime minister urging her to take a stand and ensure furt,her regulation is put into place to see that,Amazon's working conditions are reasonable and humane.What we need is a government that actively intervenes in these workplace disputes,and can address the problems that come with technological change and the unashamed desire to save money at the expense of the weUbeing of the worUorce,Implementing Labour's 20-point plan for security and equality at work would be a welcome start.By empowering trade unions and enforcing regulation to ensure safe and healthy environments,we can take a stand against companies like Amazon,whose workforce consistenLly feels ex-ploited and afraid.While the government continues to flounder,it is important.for us to reflect on whether the convenience of websites such as Amazon are truly worth the cost to workers who claim to suffer from the inadequate facilities and awful environments that are pervasive in these warehouses.My hope is that the more we shine the light on these working conditions,the more pressure Amazon will face to finally act.Which of the following could be the title of the text?A.Amazon Must Be Forced to Change for the Sake of Its Workers.B.Amazon Encounters the Bottleneck in Technology DevelopmentC.Amazon's Exploitation to Its Workers Has Deslructed Its Image.D.Amazon's Developing Plan Has Mel the Public's Accusation.
This week's decision by the GMB union to bring a legal case against firms delivering for Amazon,the rcommerce giant,throws into sharp relief how much the modern economy has been stretched to benefit a monopolistic form of tech-capitalism.On the surface,the action is about employment law:it argues that couriers working for three delivery companies are not entrepreneurs working for themselves who contract their labour to anyone willing to pay,but are in fact employees of Amazon's latent delivery and logistics network.If the trade union is right,then these couriers should be treated as staff and paid the minimum wage,as well as sick and holiday pay.Amazon has established itself as an essential part of the internet economy and its dominance-its sheer scale and breadth-has been enabled in part by privatising profit and socialising losses.The firm seems to be firmly establishing a model of cheap-labour doorstep delivery by recognising an easily divided workforce is more easily conquered.This model may also one day compete with the Royal Mail;Amazon is reportedly planning to launch its own delivery service to rival the state-owned US Postal Service.Amazon's skill is not just in technology but also in finance.Last year it generated UK sales of￡9bn,a quarter more than the previous 12 months-while pre-tax profits halved to just￡24m.Its effective UK profit margin is just 0.3%.an indication perhaps of its low pricing strategy.In revolutionising e-commerce the company has delivered enormous benefits to consumers:but at what cost?Surely it is morally right that large employers are accountable for the treatment of workers down the supply chain,so long as they are economically dependent on them.Amazon might think differently.The tech giant wants privileged treatment because it thinks only corporate monopolies,with their economies of scale and ability to innovate,can promote growth.This view should be resisted.Amazon's service ensures consumers are better off,but undue focus on this neglects the interests of workers,rival entrepreneurs and voters.This is why the spirit of employment law must be honoured so Amazon shoulders the responsibility（and the cost）for contracted workers,or works out how to compel its suppliers to do so.Amazon clearly would like to control the pipes of capitalism,drawing off consumer demand for itself when it is lucrative to do so and charging others for use of its network.Amazon's website is the dominant platform for online retail sales.Whether it is cloud computing or what ebooks are published,Amazon wants business to be done in arenas where it sets the rules.This i.s bad for democracy.Commerce ought to reside in markets governed by regulations set by democratic political process not those chosen by the world's richest men.According to Paragraph l,the GMB unionA.hurts Amazon's regular employees.B.actually encourages Amazon's monopoly.C.is dissatisfied with employment law.D.deems the couriers to be Amazon's staff.
This week's decision by the GMB union to bring a legal case against firms delivering for Amazon,the rcommerce giant,throws into sharp relief how much the modern economy has been stretched to benefit a monopolistic form of tech-capitalism.On the surface,the action is about employment law:it argues that couriers working for three delivery companies are not entrepreneurs working for themselves who contract their labour to anyone willing to pay,but are in fact employees of Amazon's latent delivery and logistics network.If the trade union is right,then these couriers should be treated as staff and paid the minimum wage,as well as sick and holiday pay.Amazon has established itself as an essential part of the internet economy and its dominance-its sheer scale and breadth-has been enabled in part by privatising profit and socialising losses.The firm seems to be firmly establishing a model of cheap-labour doorstep delivery by recognising an easily divided workforce is more easily conquered.This model may also one day compete with the Royal Mail;Amazon is reportedly planning to launch its own delivery service to rival the state-owned US Postal Service.Amazon's skill is not just in technology but also in finance.Last year it generated UK sales of￡9bn,a quarter more than the previous 12 months-while pre-tax profits halved to just￡24m.Its effective UK profit margin is just 0.3%.an indication perhaps of its low pricing strategy.In revolutionising e-commerce the company has delivered enormous benefits to consumers:but at what cost?Surely it is morally right that large employers are accountable for the treatment of workers down the supply chain,so long as they are economically dependent on them.Amazon might think differently.The tech giant wants privileged treatment because it thinks only corporate monopolies,with their economies of scale and ability to innovate,can promote growth.This view should be resisted.Amazon's service ensures consumers are better off,but undue focus on this neglects the interests of workers,rival entrepreneurs and voters.This is why the spirit of employment law must be honoured so Amazon shoulders the responsibility（and the cost）for contracted workers,or works out how to compel its suppliers to do so.Amazon clearly would like to control the pipes of capitalism,drawing off consumer demand for itself when it is lucrative to do so and charging others for use of its network.Amazon's website is the dominant platform for online retail sales.Whether it is cloud computing or what ebooks are published,Amazon wants business to be done in arenas where it sets the rules.This i.s bad for democracy.Commerce ought to reside in markets governed by regulations set by democratic political process not those chosen by the world's richest men.The author indicates in the last paragraph that the rules of commerce shouldA.avoid being manipulated by monopolies.B.aim at curbing dominant companies.C.ensure online business'slable development.D.take consumer demand into account.
While the technological advancements that have brought us tailor-made online shopping at the click of a button is worth celebrating,the delirium that surrounded Amazon's Prime Day this week has left a bad taste in my mouth.Technological progress brings its own challenges,and the concerns of my constituents who have worked at our local Amazon fulfilment centre have only served to reinforce this view.There is something deeply disturbing about the sheer number of accusations being levelled at Amazon's working conditions,and that its warehouses seem to be filled with staff who say they are afraid to take time off sick.As one of the most successful companies in the world,Amazon appears to be failing the staff who keep this retail behemoth operating smoothly on a day-to-day basis,and who are therefore the real driving force behind the world's iechnological revolution.With a shocking 600 ambulance calls made co Amazon warehouses in the United Kingdom over the last three years,it is no surprise that in a member's survey of workers conducted by GMB,one worker described employment there as akin to"living in a prison".The strict targets that,are apparently imposed on staff mean that 70%of staff feel like they are given disciplinary points unfairly,while 89%believe they are being exploited.Moreover,there have been reports of an employee in laLe pregnancy being forced to stand for 10 hours a day,and ambulance calls due to"eleclric shocks"and"major trauma".An expose by Vice said that one former employee claimed to be hauled in for disciplinary procedures"after failing to call in sick from hospital following an epileptic seizure at work".These extensive reports into working practices at Amazon are clearly alarming,and suggest that while companies like Amazon reap the financial rewards of technological progress,they appear to be neglecting the health and safety of their workforce.I have therefore written a letter to the prime minister urging her to take a stand and ensure furt,her regulation is put into place to see that,Amazon's working conditions are reasonable and humane.What we need is a government that actively intervenes in these workplace disputes,and can address the problems that come with technological change and the unashamed desire to save money at the expense of the weUbeing of the worUorce,Implementing Labour's 20-point plan for security and equality at work would be a welcome start.By empowering trade unions and enforcing regulation to ensure safe and healthy environments,we can take a stand against companies like Amazon,whose workforce consistenLly feels ex-ploited and afraid.While the government continues to flounder,it is important.for us to reflect on whether the convenience of websites such as Amazon are truly worth the cost to workers who claim to suffer from the inadequate facilities and awful environments that are pervasive in these warehouses.My hope is that the more we shine the light on these working conditions,the more pressure Amazon will face to finally act.Why did most workers describe working in Amazon like"living in a prison"（Line 3,Para.3）?A.Because they worked in a fast paced and challenging environment.B.Because their personal freedom of movement,is strictly limited.C.Because they suffered from brutal torture and punishment.D.Because they needed to do insurmountable routine tasks each day.
Questions 50-52 refer to the following article.June 14, Bangkok — There has been a growing number of online orders for American products inCentral and Southeast Asia. Thus, in response to the -------, America’s biggest online shopping siteA.declarationB.difficultyC.increaseD.contract
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资料：2014 has been a landmark year for Alibaba. Just last week, the Chinese e-commerce juggernaut set a world-record selling US$9.3 Billion worth of goods in 24 hours on Singles Day. A few months back, Alibaba claimed the title of the world's biggest IPO, raising US$25 Billion on the NYSE. Things will only get bigger for Alibaba.On the back of the historic signing of the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement yesterday, Alibaba announced in Melbourne their continued commitment to bringing Australian products, brands and businesses closer to China's online consumers via it's Alipay payment platform and Taobao Marketplace. Alipay is the largest online payment service provider in China. With more than 800 million Chinese accounts, Alipay is already the biggest mobile payment processor in the world. It clears 80 million transactions per day, including 45 million transactions through it's Alipay Wallet mobile app and processed US$780 billion worth of transactions in the year ended June 30. Alipay is one of six financial services entities that will fall under the umbrella of Ant Financial Serviced Group, a rebranding of Alipay Financial Services. There are plans to take this money making machine public too.Alipay Australia has been established as a local entity that will work with its joint venture partner, pay bang to help Australian businesses and merchants access Alipay's cross-border payment solutions. Alipay has also been working with Australia Post to sell, distribute and promote the Alipay Purchase Card across 4,400 retail outlets for Australian shoppers to use on the Tmall.com and Taobao Marketplace platforms.Alipay's extension into Australia, follows its move into the U.S with the launch of its ePay payment program, which handles everything from payment processing and currency translation for U.S. retailers.What did Alibaba do after sign-off of China-Australia Free Trade Agreement?A.It announced that they would import more Australian products into China.B.It announced that they would promote the trade between China and Australia.C.It announced that they would introduce more Australian products to Chinese online consumers.D.It announced that they would bring more Chinese goods into the Australian market.
资料：Zhang Qiaoli uses her spare bedroom for storing her stock of ladies’ fashion-wear and photo shoots. She is one of more than five million small online stores operating across China, some from small apartments or even college dormitories. She buys dresses and accessories wholesale; at prices under $5, using the website Taobao, she sells them on as the Kitty Lover at prices under $10.Taobao is owned by Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba and the brainchild of founder Jack Ma. It is a free-to-use online marketplace with some 800 million product lines - from food to clothes to technology.Across China, online companies large and small are learning how to be effective e-commerce players - or fail like US goliath eBay , which was trounced by upstart Taobao back in 2006.In 2010, China's online shopping industry had a turnover of $80bn, and grew 87% year-on-year.China's 420 million internet users spend around a billion hours each day online - and last year, 185 million made at least one online purchase. According to Boston Consulting Group, the volume is expected to increase fourfold by 2015.E-commerce is changing the way Chinese consumers think about shopping: online, it is more social than a hard sell. It's a new engaging experience to savor.In Chinese retail, trust is a rare commodity. There are plenty of fakes online, and buyers are often cursed by scams or shoddy goods. Still, consumer faith in e-commerce stores is remarkably robust. That's because, apart from its convenien online shopping has shifted the balance of power from sellers to buyers. Online shopping in China is more than clicking on the "buy" button. The experience includes exchanging tips with other shoppers, discussing trends, and rating both products and service.The interaction and communication generates trust.“The ability of social networking combined with e-commerce or social commerce as I like to call it-where people are able to rate their providers, provide information to other purchasers-that level of experience is really overcoming the big weaknesses says Duncan Clark, Chairman of BDA（china）, an expert on China's e-commerce industry.“Basically, there is a one-to-one connection being established. And that's breaking through the mistrust barrier if you will. So I think we can learn，actually-the West can learn from some of the developments happening in the Chinese e-commerce sector," says Mr Clark.Why is consumer faith in e-commerce still faith despite the prevalent fake goods online?A.Because there are a lot more options online.B.Because consumers are gaining more power thanks to online shopping.C.Because regulations about online shopping will be improved soon.D.Because there are still many qualified goods and trustworthy online stores.
资料：2014 has been a landmark year for Alibaba. Just last week, the Chinese e-commerce juggernaut set a world-record selling US$9.3 Billion worth of goods in 24 hours on Singles Day. A few months back, Alibaba claimed the title of the world's biggest IPO, raising US$25 Billion on the NYSE. Things will only get bigger for Alibaba.On the back of the historic signing of the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement yesterday, Alibaba announced in Melbourne their continued commitment to bringing Australian products, brands and businesses closer to China's online consumers via it's Alipay payment platform and Taobao Marketplace. Alipay is the largest online payment service provider in China. With more than 800 million Chinese accounts, Alipay is already the biggest mobile payment processor in the world. It clears 80 million transactions per day, including 45 million transactions through it's Alipay Wallet mobile app and processed US$780 billion worth of transactions in the year ended June 30. Alipay is one of six financial services entities that will fall under the umbrella of Ant Financial Serviced Group, a rebranding of Alipay Financial Services. There are plans to take this money making machine public too.Alipay Australia has been established as a local entity that will work with its joint venture partner, pay bang to help Australian businesses and merchants access Alipay's cross-border payment solutions. Alipay has also been working with Australia Post to sell, distribute and promote the Alipay Purchase Card across 4,400 retail outlets for Australian shoppers to use on the Tmall.com and Taobao Marketplace platforms.Alipay's extension into Australia, follows its move into the U.S with the launch of its ePay payment program, which handles everything from payment processing and currency translation for U.S. retailers.What is this article mainly about?A.Alibaba’s new business strategy.B.Alibaba’s Alipay and Taobao marketplace expand into Australia.C.Alibaba’s acquisition of Australian local companies.D.The introduction of Alibaba.
资料：2014 has been a landmark year for Alibaba. Just last week, the Chinese e-commerce juggernaut set a world-record selling US$9.3 Billion worth of goods in 24 hours on Singles Day. A few months back, Alibaba claimed the title of the world's biggest IPO, raising US$25 Billion on the NYSE. Things will only get bigger for Alibaba.On the back of the historic signing of the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement yesterday, Alibaba announced in Melbourne their continued commitment to bringing Australian products, brands and businesses closer to China's online consumers via it's Alipay payment platform and Taobao Marketplace. Alipay is the largest online payment service provider in China. With more than 800 million Chinese accounts, Alipay is already the biggest mobile payment processor in the world. It clears 80 million transactions per day, including 45 million transactions through it's Alipay Wallet mobile app and processed US$780 billion worth of transactions in the year ended June 30. Alipay is one of six financial services entities that will fall under the umbrella of Ant Financial Serviced Group, a rebranding of Alipay Financial Services. There are plans to take this money making machine public too.Alipay Australia has been established as a local entity that will work with its joint venture partner, pay bang to help Australian businesses and merchants access Alipay's cross-border payment solutions. Alipay has also been working with Australia Post to sell, distribute and promote the Alipay Purchase Card across 4,400 retail outlets for Australian shoppers to use on the Tmall.com and Taobao Marketplace platforms.Alipay's extension into Australia, follows its move into the U.S with the launch of its ePay payment program, which handles everything from payment processing and currency translation for U.S. retailers.How many transactions does Alibaba clear every day without using Alipay Wallet mobile app?A.35 million.B.45 million.C.780 million.D.80 million.
资料：2014 has been a landmark year for Alibaba. Just last week, the Chinese e-commerce juggernaut set a world-record selling US$9.3 Billion worth of goods in 24 hours on Singles Day. A few months back, Alibaba claimed the title of the world's biggest IPO, raising US$25 Billion on the NYSE. Things will only get bigger for Alibaba.On the back of the historic signing of the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement yesterday, Alibaba announced in Melbourne their continued commitment to bringing Australian products, brands and businesses closer to China's online consumers via it's Alipay payment platform and Taobao Marketplace. Alipay is the largest online payment service provider in China. With more than 800 million Chinese accounts, Alipay is already the biggest mobile payment processor in the world. It clears 80 million transactions per day, including 45 million transactions through it's Alipay Wallet mobile app and processed US$780 billion worth of transactions in the year ended June 30. Alipay is one of six financial services entities that will fall under the umbrella of Ant Financial Serviced Group, a rebranding of Alipay Financial Services. There are plans to take this money making machine public too.Alipay Australia has been established as a local entity that will work with its joint venture partner, pay bang to help Australian businesses and merchants access Alipay's cross-border payment solutions. Alipay has also been working with Australia Post to sell, distribute and promote the Alipay Purchase Card across 4,400 retail outlets for Australian shoppers to use on the Tmall.com and Taobao Marketplace platforms.Alipay's extension into Australia, follows its move into the U.S with the launch of its ePay payment program, which handles everything from payment processing and currency translation for U.S. retailers.It can be inferred from the article thatA.Alibaba would open chain stores after entering into Australia.B.Alibaba has established cooperation with Australia Post.C.Alibaba’s world-record of selling US$9.3 Billion worth of goods in 24 hours on Singles Day has helped its initial public offering.D.After entering into Australia, Alibaba will try to expand to the U.S.
资料：2014 has been a landmark year for Alibaba. Just last week, the Chinese e-commerce juggernaut set a world-record selling US$9.3 Billion worth of goods in 24 hours on Singles Day. A few months back, Alibaba claimed the title of the world's biggest IPO, raising US$25 Billion on the NYSE. Things will only get bigger for Alibaba.On the back of the historic signing of the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement yesterday, Alibaba announced in Melbourne their continued commitment to bringing Australian products, brands and businesses closer to China's online consumers via it's Alipay payment platform and Taobao Marketplace. Alipay is the largest online payment service provider in China. With more than 800 million Chinese accounts, Alipay is already the biggest mobile payment processor in the world. It clears 80 million transactions per day, including 45 million transactions through it's Alipay Wallet mobile app and processed US$780 billion worth of transactions in the year ended June 30. Alipay is one of six financial services entities that will fall under the umbrella of Ant Financial Serviced Group, a rebranding of Alipay Financial Services. There are plans to take this money making machine public too.Alipay Australia has been established as a local entity that will work with its joint venture partner, pay bang to help Australian businesses and merchants access Alipay's cross-border payment solutions. Alipay has also been working with Australia Post to sell, distribute and promote the Alipay Purchase Card across 4,400 retail outlets for Australian shoppers to use on the Tmall.com and Taobao Marketplace platforms.Alipay's extension into Australia, follows its move into the U.S with the launch of its ePay payment program, which handles everything from payment processing and currency translation for U.S. retailers.According to the article, which of the following is NOT correct about Alibaba?A.It is the largest online payment service provider in China.B.It has sold more than US$9 Billion worth of goods in 24 hours on Singles Day.C.It has a strong social responsibility.D.It is the world’s biggest IPO.
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