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The following will definitely help you to choose your favorite headphones.

Sony MDR-1R （$259.73）

These full-size， over-the-ear headphones are the best choice if you are looking for a great overall music experience. It provides a great balance， which makes it very soft and comfortable. The ear cushions （軟墊） are very soft and comfortable. The earcups are also foldable， which provide greater portability （輕便）.

Bose QuietComfort 20i （$279.00）

The set uses an internal rechargeable battery with a micro USB cable， which provides the user up to 16 hours of music. For an average user， this would translate into a week-long battery life. The headphone works even when the batteries die out， although the sound quality comes down a little.

V-Moda crossfade M-100 （$310.00）

This over-the-ear headphone set is a good competitor to the Sony MDR-1R. The leather ear cushions effectively block out noise， but they are relatively thin and can cause discomfort to users who listen to music for a longer time span. The set comes with two cables， one of which is plain， and the other has a remote which is suitable for Apple， Windows and Android devices.

Bowers & Wilkins P7 （$399.99）

After the P5， Bowers & Wilkins have made dramatic improvements in design and performance to deliver the P7. The headband and cushions of these over-the-ear headphones are made of real leather and are quite comfortable， enabling the listener to use them for long periods. Other parts are made of either steel or aluminum depending on the purpose.

1. What may make Sony MDR-1R convenient to you？

A. The soft cushions.

B. The great balance.

C. The foldable earcups.

D. The rechargeable battery.

2. What is the advantage of Bose QuietComfort 20i？

A. It can work without electricity.

B. It is affordable for common users.

C. Its battery can last for a long time.

D. Its sound quality doesnt change at all.

3. What is probably suitable for remote devices？

A. V-Moda crossfade M-100.

B. Bose QuietComfort 20i.

C. Bowers & Wilkins P7.

D. Sony MDR-1R.

4. How much do you have to pay to buy a newly-improved headphone？

A. $259.73 B. $279.00

C. $310.00 D. $399.99

B

Going green seems to be fad （時尚） for a lot of people these days. Whether that is good or bad， we cant really say， but for the two of us， going green is not a fad but a lifestyle.

On April 22， 2015， we decided to go green every single day for an entire year. This meant doing 365 different green things， and it also meant challenging ourselves to go green beyond easy things. Rather than recycle and reduce our energy， we had to think of 365 different green things to do and this was no easy task.

With the idea of going green every single day for a year， Our Green Year started. My wife and I decided to educate people about how they could go green in their lives and hoped we could show people all the green things that could be done to help the environment. We wanted to push the message that every little bit helps.

Over the course of Our Green Year， we completely changed our lifestyle. We now shop at organic stores. We consume less meat， choosing green food. We have greatly reduced our buying we dont need. We have given away half of what we owned through websites. Our home is kept clean by vinegar and lemon juice， with no chemical cleaners. We make our own butter， enjoying the smell of home-made fresh bread. In our home office anyone caught doing something non-green might be punished.

Our minds have been changed by Our Green Year. We are grateful for the chance to have been able to go green and educate others. We believe that we do have the power to change things and help our planet.

5. Why was it difficult for the couple to live a green life for the whole year？

A. They were unwilling to reduce their energy.

B. They were expected to follow the green fad.

C. They needed to perform unusual green tasks.

D. They didnt know how to educate other people.

6. What did the couple do over the course of Our Green Year？

A. They sold their home-made food.

B. They chose better chemical cleaners.

C. They focused others non-green behavior.

D. They tried to get out of their non-green habits.

7. What can we infer from the last paragraph？

A. The government will give support to the green people.

B. Some people disagree with the couples green ideas.

C. The couple may continue their project in the future.

D. Our Green Year is becoming a national activity.

8. What can be the best title for the passage？

A. Celebrating Our Green Year B. Protecting the Planet

C. Keeping Open-minded D. Going Green