题目内容
Shopping for clothes is not the same experience for a man as it is for a woman. A man goes shopping because he needs something. His purpose is settled and decided in advance. He knows what he wants, and his objective is to find it and buy it; the price is a secondary consideration. All men simply walk into a shop and ask the assistant for what they want. If the shop has it in stock, the salesman promptly produces it, and the business of trying it on goes forward at once. All being well, the deal can be and often is completed in less than five minutes, with hardly any chat and to everyone's satisfaction. For a man, slight problems may begin when the shop does not have what he wants, or does not have exactly what he wants. In that case the salesman, as the name implies, tries to sell the customer something else, he offers the nearest he can to the article required. No good salesman brings out such a substitute without least consideration; he does so with skill and polish(完美): “I know this jacket is not the style you want, sir, but would you like to try it for size. It happens to be the color you mentioned." Few men have patience with this treatment, and the usual response is: “This is the right color and may be the right size but I should be wasting my time and yours by trying it on.
Now how does a woman go about buying clothes? In almost every respect she does so in the opposite way. Her shopping is not often based on need. She has never fully made up her mind what she wants, and she is only “having a look round". She is always open to persuasion: indeed she sets great store by what the saleswoman tells her, even by what companions tell her. She will try on any number of things. Uppermost in her mind is the thought of finding something that everyone thinks suits her. Contrary to a lot of jokes, most women have an excellent sense of value when they buy clothes. They are always on the lookout for the unexpected bargain. Faced with a roomful of dresses, a woman may easily spend an hour going from one rail to another, to and fro often retracing her steps, before selecting the dresses she wants to try on. It is a tiresome process, but apparently an enjoyable one. Most dress shops provide chairs for the waiting husbands.
According to the passage, a man’s shopping is based on _______.
A.his money B.his hobbies C.his need D.his friends
Why does a lady welcome suggestions from anyone while buying a dress?
A.Because she wants to buy a dress that every one thinks suits her.
B.Because she doesn’t know how to buy a dress.
C.Because she doesn’t know whether to buy it or not.
D.Because she wants to show herself off in public.
Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A.Most men have patience with trying it on while buying a jacket.
B.Most women have a poor sense of value when buying a dress.
C.A woman’s shopping is based on her need. k+s-5#u
D.A man doesn’t pay much attention to the price of the clothes he wants to buy.
The passage mainly talks about the ______ between men shoppers and women shoppers for clothes.
A.similarities B.differences C.varieties D.intentions
【小题1】C
【小题2】A
【小题3】D
【小题4】B
解析:
【小题1】(解析:根据第一段中的句子“A man goes shopping because he needs something.”可知,
选项C是正确答案。)
【小题2】(解析:根据第二段中的句子“Uppermost in her mind is the thought of finding something
that everyone thinks suits her.”可知,选项A是正确答案。)
【小题3】(解析:根据句子“Few men have patience with this treatment”排除选项A;短文中没有与选项B、C相关的信息;句子“the price is a secondary consideration”说明选项D是正确答案。)
【小题4】(解析:综合短文的内容,不难发现全文主要谈论男性与女性在购买服装方面的差异。)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Making Peace with Your Parents
As a teen, you’re going through big changes physically and mentally. Your interests are expanding. 【小题1】 .
Here is the challenge: Kids need to explore the world in new ways, and parents need to protect them from the dangers that are out in that world. These conflicts can easily set off fireworks in otherwise calm houses. Sometimes conflicts can’t be avoided. But by paying attention to the building blocks of successful relationships, you can work towards making home a happy and healthy place for you and your parents.
For instance, try to find a time to talk when your parents are not angry, tired, distracted, or hungry. A good time to talk is when you’re all relaxed. Timing is everything. If the conversation begins to turn into an argument, you’d better calmly and coolly ask to stop the conversation --- for now. 【小题2】 . Listen to what your parents are saying, and repeat it back to them. This shows them that you’re listening. 【小题3】 .
Respect is the building block of good communication. People who respect each other and care about each others’ feelings can disagree without things getting ugly.
【小题4】 . How do you build trust? Trust comes by actually doing what you say you’re going to do. Some teens find that doing fun activities with their parents can improve their relationships. Sometimes we forget that parents are more than rule-makers --- they’re interesting people who like to watch movies, and go shopping --- just like their teenagers!
What do you do if you are trying your best, but your relationship with your parents continues to be rocky? 【小题5】 . You can find supportive adults, such as a teacher or a coach, who can lend an ear.
Remember you can only change your own behavior. You parents are the only ones who can change theirs.
A.It also gives them a chance to clear things up if you’re not on the same page. |
B.You can pick it up again when everyone’s more relaxed. |
C.And then you’ll be able to accept what your parents say. |
D.Faced with the challenge, children don’t know what to do. |
F.And your desire to take control of your own life is growing.
G.You may consider seeking outside help.