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Anger at the practice of demanding dowries, which can lead to violence against brides, has caused a takeoff of "Angry Birds" called "Angry Brides" that aims to highlight the illegal practice still common in many South Asian countries.
Dowries -- such as jewelry, clothes, cars and money -- are traditionally given by the bride's family to the groom and his parents to ensure she is taken care of in her new home.
The custom was outlawed more than five decades ago. But it is still widely practiced, with the groom's family demanding even more money after marriage, leading to mental and physical abuse that can drive the woman to suicide.
"The Angry Brides game is our way of throwing a spotlight on the nuisance (陋习) of dowry," said Ram Bhamidi, senior vice president and head of online marketing for Shaadi.com, a matrimonial (婚姻的) website with two million members.
"According to a 2007 study, there is a dowry-related death every four hours in India. We condemn this and have consistently run campaigns on social media to help create awareness of the issue."
The name of the app, available on the group's home page, is a spinoff from the globally popular "Angry Birds" game. Its home page shows a red-clad, eight-armed woman resembling a powerful female Hindu goddess. Underneath, there is a caption: "A woman will give you strength, care and all the love you need ... NOT dowry!"
To play the game, users have to try and hit three dodging grooms -- a pilot, builder and doctor. There is a wide array of weapons to choose from, including a stiletto shoe, a frying pan, broomstick, tomato and loafer.
Each groom has a price tag, starting at 1.5 million rupees ($29,165). Every time the player hits a groom, his value decreases and money is added to the player's Anti-Dowry Fund, which is saved posted on their Facebook page.
"Since we launched the game last week, more than 270,000 people have liked the app. Both men and women seem to be playing it," said Bhamidi.
【小题1】What caused "Angry Brides" to appear online?

A.Women's rights' being seriously abused.
B.Anger at the practice of demanding dowries.
C.The bride's giving a great many dowries.
D.The popularity of Angry Birds online.
【小题2】Which of the following is True about "Dowries"?
A.The custom of giving dowries has been in practice for five decades.
B.Lack of abundant dowries may lead to the bride's being in violence.
C.The illegal practice of dowries is still popular in many African countries.
D.More dowries the bride gives mean a high social status of her family.
【小题3】The underlined word "spinoff” probably means_____________.
A.relationB.connectionC.copyD.fake
【小题4】Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the game "Angry Brides"?
A.There are a variety of weapons to choose from.
B.Ram Bhamidi thinks highly of the game.
C.Men players don't find the game enjoyable.
D.The game character looks like a Hindu goddess.
【小题5】What is the text mainly about?
A.Women's unfair treatment in the marriage.
B.The popularity of the game "Angry Brides".
C.The groom's demanding too many dowries.
D.How to build an equal relation in the marriage.


【小题1】B
【小题2】B
【小题3】C
【小题4】C
【小题5】B

解析试题分析:为表达对索要嫁妆的陋习的愤怒,模仿“愤怒的小鸟”而成的游戏“愤怒的新娘”在网络上走红。这款游戏旨在引起人们对这一仍然在很多南亚国家盛行的非法行为的重视。
【小题1】细节题:从第一段的句子:Anger at the practice of demanding dowries, which can lead to violence against brides, has caused a takeoff of "Angry Birds" called "Angry Brides"可知是为表达对索要嫁妆的陋习的愤怒,选B
【小题2】细节题:从第一段的句子:which can lead to violence against brides, 可知这种行为可能导致新娘遭到暴力。选B
【小题3】猜词题:从后面的句子:from the globally popular "Angry Birds" game. 可知是模仿的愤怒的小鸟。选C
【小题4】细节题:从最后一段的句子:Both men and women seem to be playing it," said Bhamidi.
可知男的女的都喜欢这个游戏,选C
【小题5】主旨题:从最后一段的句子:"Since we launched the game last week, more than 270,000 people have liked the app.可知这篇文章讲的是“愤怒的新娘“这个游戏的流行。选B
考点:考查新闻报道类短文
点评:为表达对索要嫁妆的陋习的愤怒,模仿“愤怒的小鸟”而成的游戏“愤怒的新娘”在网络上走红。这类阅读理解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。

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Superman, Spider-Man, Batman and Iron Man ... .There is no shortage of superheroes. You find them in comic books, on the TV and the big screen.
In a survey of fans by the sci-fi and fantasy website, SFX.co.uk, Batman, 70 years old this year, was voted Britain's favorite superhero.
Unlike many crime-fighting superheroes Batman has no special powers. He can't fly like Superman or shoot a sticky web like Spider-Man.
Bruce Wayne is born to a wealthy Gotham City business family. However, when his parents are murdered his life changes completely.
Wayne feels anger at their deaths and guilty that he did not prevent them. He travels around the world learning how to fight. Upon returning to Gotham, he creates a disguise (伪装) to enable him to fight crime without being recognized.
A childhood fear of bats leads him to choose to dress as one. His idea is that through the bat person he can prove to himself that he has overcome his childhood fears.
Wayne is the CEO of the company he inherits (继承) from his father. He seems to live the lifestyle of a millionaire playboy. But this is a ruse (计策). He works hard at the image to allow himself the freedom he needs to do his work as a crime fighter. "Bruce Wayne, playboy" is the disguise Batman is the real person.
"Wayne is not a born superhero. Instead, he is a real, complex person," said Dace Golder, editor of the website. "He is the most realistic of all the superheroes. I am particularly interested in the emotional process by which a boy becomes a hero. His superhero qualities come from within."
【小题1】What is the article mainly about?  

A.How Bruce Wayne develops into a superhero.
B.How to overcome childhood fears.
C.What makes a superhero.
D.Why superheroes enjoy great popularity in Britain.
【小题2】Bruce Wayne decides to dress like a bat because of ______ .
A.his curiosity about bats B.his childhood fear of bats
C.his parents' sudden death D.his unusual travel experiences
【小题3】Why does Wayne live like a playboy?
A.He prefers the lifestyle of a playboy.
B.He doesn't know how to run a company.
C.He loves freedom more than anything else.
D.He needs to disguise his crime fighting activities.
【小题4】Which of the following statements is true about Batman? 
A.Batman is a born superhero
B.He has special powers
C.The turning point of his life is due to his parents' sudden death
D.He actually lives the lifestyle of a millionaire playboy

阅读下列应用文及相关信息,并按照要求匹配信息。
首先,请阅读以下专家的解答:
A.First, let' s talk about your boyfriend.If he' s laughing at you about it and won' t stop (even after you've talked to him about the fact that it hurts and annoys you) then you might need to stop being friends with him. If he really doesn't care about how he is hurting you, then he's not good enough to be your boyfriend. Second, if that girl is bothering you and threatening to beat you up you really need to turn to an adult for help. If you can't feel safe at school, you can't concentrate and will get poor grades, which will affect your future.
B.It' s true that your first year in high school is important. It's a fresh start with your grades and it affects the rest of your high school years, but if you just stay calm, optimistic, and focused, you'll do fine. There's really no need to worry about grades as long as you work hard. Try to stay happy and confident. I think a good way to get an extra confidence boost is to wear your favorite clothes.
C.You' re already on the right track by knowing what you want to change about yourself and why you feel the way you do. Understanding yourself is a big step! One good thing to do is to hang out with people a lot like you. If you have more in common with someone, then it is much easier to talk to them. Usually when you feel comfortable around a group of people, your confidence increases a lot.
D.What I've discovered from my years of school changing is that confidence is the key to a good first day. Make sure you're not too threatening to your new classmates in any way, and it usually helps to be twice as nice as usual. Just smile and try to have fun. Also, about the clothes, wear something cute with bright colors. Then you'll look good, but you won' t have too many eyes on you all at once. Good luck and have fun!
E.Usually it helps your grades if your family life is less of a challenge. If you get better grades and quit running up high phone bills, you would get along better with your parents. Getting along with your parents is pretty important.They've been through a lot and are usually good people to go to for help. So try your best to get along with your family.
F.If you don't feel pretty, remember that everyone looks different. There are different kinds of "pretty”, believe it or not. Some people have great smiles, some have great hair, and some have nice eyes. Pay more attention to the parts of you that you like and pay less attention to what you don't like.
阅读下列人物的困惑,然后匹配相应的专家解答:
【小题1】I am in eighth grade and am about to start high school.I am super nervous about going to high school and afraid that I won' t fit in and get good grades. It is all I think about nowadays and it is ruining my life. What should I do? Please help me!
【小题2】I had a fight with a girl at school and ended up almost getting forced to leave school. Everybody makes fun of me and now my boyfriend is joining in with them. I have told him that it hurts my feelings, but he says that it is just a joke and that he may do it again. I feel scared to go to school, because I knocked her down at school and she'll get all her friends to beat me up the next time she sees me. I run as fast as I can to attend classes. Please help me!
【小题3】My dad and mom always get me mad. I have bad grades.My cell phone's bill is quite high. I think it' s because of my anger at my dad and mom. What should I do to get along well with my family?
【小题4】My family will move to a new city and I will have to start a new school. I'm really nervous about being a new kid. I don' t know what kids wear in a completely new school, how they act, or anything else. I don't want to make a bad impression on my first day. Oh, I will be in 10th grade and I've never changed schools before.
【小题5】When I was eight my parents divorced(离婚).I used to be willing to do something and talk to someone I didn't know without being nervous. After the divorce I switched(转变) to many different schools and got really shy.My problem is that I'm shy around boys. I have to get to know them a lot to open up more and I think I might have ruined it a couple of times. I want my old self back. How do I open up even more without feeling scared?

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