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12.Mom and businessman Jaimee Newberry founded"Picture This"-a new company that allows kids to turn their drawings into dresses.The process is simple:Parents choose a dress size and print out the coloring book-style models available on the"Picture This"website.Once their kids have colored and decorated the models,the grown-ups can upload photos of the completed designs on the website and place their orders.The finished dresses arrive within a few weeks.
"Picture This"was inspired by a dress Newberry made for her daughter,Zia,inspired by her artwork.In a Medium post detailing he history of"Picture This",Newberry wrote that Zia loved the dress and told people,"I'm wearing my imagination!"
"Due to the positive response and requests from Zia's friends and classmates,Ken,Igi,Stephen and I chatted about how to turn this idea into something where kids everywhere could have fun with hands-on drawing and coloring,and then see their imaginative artwork come to life in wearable fashion form,"Newberry explained.
In addition to kid-sized dresses,"Picture This"also allows kids to design dresses for their dolls.And although the service currently only offers dresses,they have plans to expand the clothing choices.
For now,Newberry invites families to try out the service and post photos of their dresses on social media.Based on he various kinds of kid art in the world,it's clear these dresses will certainly be unique.
24.What chances does"Picture This"give to kids?B
A.To learn the latest fashion
B.To design their own clothes
C.To take photos of themselves
D.To discuss ideas with top designers
25.How did Zia friends react to the dress her mother made for her?A
A.They spoke highly of it
B.They requested Zia to sell it
C.They showed no interest in it
D.They couldn't stand it.
26.What do we know about"Picture This"?B
A.It has branched out into grown-ups'wear
B.It lets its customers'imagination run wild
C.It was first created by Newberry's daughter
D.Most of its models are designed by Newberry.
27.What's the author's attitude towards the future of"Picture This"?C
A.Worried B.Uncertain C.Hopeful D.Doubtful.
分析 本文介绍了一家独特的衣服公司可以根据顾客自己的设计来制造服装.
解答 24.B 细节理解题.根据句子"Picture This"-a new company that allows kids to turn their drawings into dresses.这是一家新公司,允许孩子们设计自己的衣服.所以答案选B.
25.A 推理判断题.根据句子Due to the positive response and requests from Zia's friends and classmates由于来自于齐亚的朋友和同学的积极的反应,可以推断出对他的衣服评价很高,所以答案选A.
26.B 推理判断题.根据句子where kids everywhere could have fun with hands-on drawing and coloring,and then see their imaginative artwork come to life in wearable fashion form,那里的孩子们可以用动手画画和上色,然后看到他们富有想象力的艺术品以可穿戴的方式出现,可见这家公司对于顾客的想象力是自由发展,所以答案选B.
27.C 推理判断题.根据句子Based on he various kinds of kid art in the world,it's clear these dresses will certainly be unique.根据他在世界各地各种各样的儿童艺术,很明显这些服装肯定是独一无二的.可以推断出"Picture This"的将来时充满希望的符合句意,其他的选项都不符合.所以答案选C.
点评 阅读理解题测试考生在阅读基础上的逻辑推理能力,要求考生根据文章所述事件的逻辑关系,对未说明的趋势或结局作出合理的推断;或根据作者所阐述的观点理论,对文章未涉及的现象、事例给以解释.考生首先要仔细阅读短文,完整了解信息,准确把握作者观点.
The above story was told by a guide when we were riding a tourist(49)Dto a scenic mountain.He asked us to guess what the lovers said immediately after the disaster that they had(50)Aescaped.
Often we read reports about traffic accidents,among which there were(51)C ones who missed the bus and(52)Bthe disaster.Those people usually said with a sigh of(53)C"Fortunately I was not on board."On our bus the passengers'(54)Cto the guide were various.
But the answer was quite out of our expectation."If we hadn't got down and(55)B the bus,it would have(56)Bthe dangerous spot and all the passengers would have survived."
The story passed from person to person as a sort of wit (智慧) test,but I think(57)A.It actually serves as a(n)(58)A of a person's mind.I pay my heart-felt respect to the couple who,instead of feeling lucky,(59)Bthemselves for causing the loss of lives.People all have heart for(60)D,but it is often a flashing thought across one's mind that decides wether it is good or evil (邪恶的).
41.A.rapid | B.due | C.eager | D.about |
42.A.couple | B.group | C.party | D.row |
43.A.got to | B.called for | C.set up | D.looked for |
44.A.away | B.in | C.on | D.by |
45.A.along | B.ahead | C.across | D.opposite |
46.A.shocked | B.scared | C.moved | D.confused |
47.A.died | B.saved | C.survived | D.witnessed |
48.A.shouted | B.screamed | C.fought | D.sighed |
49.A.car | B.bike | C.road | D.bus |
50.A.narrowly | B.extremely | C.hardly | D.nearly |
51.A.lazy | B.selfish | C.lucky | D.strange |
52.A.missed | B.avoided | C.caused | D.trapped |
53.A.injury | B.concern | C.relief | D.regret |
54.A.emotions | B.expressions | C.replies | D.attitudes |
55.A.caught | B.delayed | C.missed | D.took |
56.A.seen | B.passed | C.jumped | D.landed |
57.A.differently | B.actually | C.exactly | D.sincerely |
58.A.examination | B.change | C.quality | D.state |
59.A.thought | B.blamed | C.enjoyed | D.helped |
60.A.happiness | B.excuse | C.honor | D.mercy. |
A. | position | B. | situation | C. | location | D. | condition |
A. | had learned | B. | have learned | C. | learned | D. | would learn |
We looked at (38)A,saying nothing,(39)CJohn's eyes shone.Dark,woolen topcoats werepopular just then with (40)D,but could(41)Bseveral hundred dollars now.
John(42)Bthe coat.He turned from side to side,eyeing himself in the mirror with a serious,studied(43)Bthat soon changed into a smile.The (44)Cwas perfect.John bought it at once.He wore the coat to (45)Dthe next day and came home wearing a big smile."How did the kids like your coat?"I asked."They love it."He said,carefully folding it over the chair and smoothing it flat.
Over the next few weeks,the (46)Ccame over John.Quiet,reasoned discussion was (47)Bargument.He became more thoughtful and eager to please."Good dinner,Mum,',he would sayevery evening.One day when I suggested that he might start on (48)Abefore dinner,John said,"You are right,and I guess I will."
When I (49)Athis to one of his teachers and remarked that I didn't know (50)C caused the changes,she said with laughter,"It must be his coat!"At the library,we (51)Ato meet a friendwho had not seen our children for a long time.(52)Dthis be John?"he asked,looking up toJohn,s new height,and extending his hand,one gentleman to another.
What (53)Achanged John was his own attitude (态度)•If you think you are a gentleman or alady,you can become a (54)Cone.John and I both knew we should never mistake a person's (55)Dfor the real person within them.
36.A.second-hand | B.expensive | C.big | D.wonderful |
37.A.reasonable | B.unbelievable | C.special | D.average |
38.A.each other | B.one another | C.the other | D.others |
39.A.therefore | B.however | C.but | D.thus |
40.A.adults | B.people | C.parents | D.teenagers |
41.A.spend | B.cost | C.pay | D.take |
42.A.touched | B.buttoned | C.held | D.obtained |
43.A.gesture | B.expression | C.attitude | D.feeling |
44.A.color | B.price | C.fit | D.style |
45.A.shop | B.film | C.work | D.school |
46.A.happiness | B.satisfaction | C.change | D.generosity |
47.A.because of | B.instead of | C.aware of | D.full of |
48.A.homework | B.games | C.TV | D.bed |
49.A.mentioned | B.wrote | C.worried | D.explained |
50.A.when | B.how | C.what | D.that |
51.A.should | B.came | C.intended | D.decided |
52.A.should | B.would | C.Must | D.Could |
53.A.really | B.never | C.hardly | D.always |
54.A.bad | B.talented | C.perfect | D.suitable |
55.A.expressions | B.appearance | C.speeches | D.clothes |