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【题目】The tough economy is bringing new shoppers to the secondhand market. Plato’s Closet in Chaelotte, NC is a private company, which mainly buys and sells used clothes. While Charlotte has outstanding secondhand stores offering high-end and graceful brands for women, most of their stock applies to adults. Plato’s closet targets teens and those in their 20s. Plato’s Closet , with stores in Matthews and the university area, sells clothes and accessories(装饰品) that are currently popular at about one third the retail prices(零售价).

The two hottest brands, for buying and selling, are Hollister and Abercrombie &Fitch. Even though the offerings tend to be suitable for young people, there are a variety of shoppers at Plato’s Closet of varying ages. Women in their 30s, 40s, and older could easily find a purse, jacket or piece of jewelry they like.

If you are selling

Unlike higher-end resale stores which usually work on consignment(寄售),Plato’s Closet buys on the spot.

Items can be gently used, but must be in very good condition.

Clothes should be less than two years old and styles should be the same as those still being sold at the shopping center.

There is no negotiation; prices are set company-wide. If what you sell amounts to $30 or less, they’ll give you cash. More than that, you’ll get a Visa cash card.

Secondhand success

Don’t get discouraged if you can’t find something on your first trip. Resale shops are always getting new lists of goods and change their styles with each season.

Be sure to check each piece carefully before buying.

Price comparison

Jackets: New York & Company black blazer, $12; retail: $37

Pants: Express Editor-style pants, $12; retail: $69.90.

Shoes: Nine West black peep-toe pumps, $12; retail: $89.

Jewelry: Necklaces, $3-$5; retail: $18-$30.

【1】What is the difference between Plato’s Closet and other resale shops?

A. They offer service for people of different ages.

B. The offerings in Plato’s Closet are more expensive.

C. Plato’s Closet only offers high-end brands for women.

D. Plato’s Closet also sells books to customers.

【2】Which of the following about Plato’s Closet is NOT true?

A. Hollister and Abercrombie &Fitch are the two hottest brands in Plato’s Closet.

B. Women in their fifties can’t find proper clothes and accessories in Plato’s Closet.

C. Goods in Plato’s Closet are sold at 67 percent off retail prices or so.

D. Plato’s Closet targets teens and those in their 20s.

【3】In Plato’s Closet, which of the following is not accepted?

A. Items you sell must be in very good condition.

B. You can negotiate with buyers about prices of goods.

C. The clothes you sell should be less than two years old.

D. You can sell your goods on the spot instead of on consignment.

【4】If you buy a pair of Express Editor-style pants in Plato’s Closet, you can save _______.

A. 57.9 dollars B. 15 dollars

C. 77 dollars D. 25 dollars.

【答案】

【1】A

【2】B

【3】B

【4】A

【解析】

试题分析：本文主要给我们介绍Plato二手市场的一些具体情况。包括服务对象、商品质量及价格等。

【1】A细节判断题。根据While Charlotte has outstanding secondhand stores offering high-end and graceful brands for women, most of their stock applies to adults.可知服务对象是成年人。Plato’s closet targets teens and those in their 20s.可知顾客是青少年。所以说两者区别是为不同年龄段的人服务，故选A.

【2】B细节推理题。根据Plato’s closet targets teens and those in their 20s.可知服务对象是青少年，D项正确，B项错误。根据The two hottest brands, for buying and selling, are Hollister and Abercrombie &Fitch.可知A项正确。根据Plato’s Closet , with stores in Matthews and the university area, sells clothes and accessories(装饰品) that are currently popular at about one third the retail prices(零售价).可知C项正确。故答案为B.

【3】B推理判断题。Items can be gently used, but must be in very good condition.

可知A正确；根据Clothes should be less than two years old可知B正确；根据Unlike higher-end resale stores which usually work on consignment(寄售),Plato’s Closet buys on the spot.可知D正确；根据There is no negotiation; prices are set company-wide.可知不能谈价，B错误。故答案为B.

【4】A推理判断题。根据Pants: Express Editor-style pants, $12; retail: $69.90.

可知零售价是69.90，Express Editor-style pants,价是12,本题要用69.90―12=57.90，故选A.

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