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Reference Key to Unit 8 Main Reading Vocabulary in Context Definitions: 座机电话号码 I. A The designers need to focus more on the small design changes that can make a large impact immediately. reduce, reuse, and recycle. a design approach that focuses on a product’s material and energy use. 4．Because its hard-wearing clothing and practical image are welcome to the young adults focused on basic values. 5. Because with the failure of Sony and Hitachi which try to compete against each other, they propose reducing features as a way to stand out from others B. 1. The benefits of downsizing: The downsized products not only expend less material, they also decrease shipping costs and retail space. 2. The benefits of reducing features: We are in favor of everyday niceties such as one-touch uploading, single-handed use, and pocketability. Reducing features also improves the ability to recycle a product. 3. The benefits of increasing longevity: The designs increase product utility and alleviate the need for multiple purchases and help manufacturers sustain income without habitual replacement. Higher profit could be sought: II.. A. 1. “For that matter, it takes time for new, greener materials to become truly affordable. 2. Downscaling involves small, consistent improvements across one or more of three dimensions: size, features, and longevity. 3. The second way to downscale a product is to reduce features. Most companies add features as a way to stand out from their competition 4. In this case the goal is to reduce the product replacement cycle, or simply started, to make a product last longer. 5. But new strategies can help manufacturers sustain income without habitual replacement. B. have been adapted compensate criterion habitual certify enthusiast utility. alleviate capture affordable Related Reading: Prepare to Read： I. A. 1. similar features 2. increase 3. of a policy or situation take effect, with unpleasant consequences 4. to manage a difficult expe