On any weekend throughout the year one can spend hours browsing through neighborhood flea markets(跳蚤市场). These are very popular for those who are in search of bargains and who have a keen eye for picking through what others have discarded. They hunt and search for something they can reuse. Americans love secondhand merchandise (商品) which can be bought cheaply and restored to its original use. In many cases the condition and the quality are still good, though the style might be outdated.

    For some people searching through flea markets is a hobby which reaps rewards. They look for possible antiques among the items for sale or for old furniture which can. be restored with, a little care and used again. Many wise collectors often find rare items worth much more than their bargained price. Since prices are usually not fixed, if one is persistent a bargain can easily be struck. The owner may be selling a rare collectable and may not even be aware of its value. One of the great pleasures of shopping at such markets is the chance to bargain with the shop owner and settle for a price which one can afford and is willing to pay.

    Perhaps even more enjoyable than flea markets are the weekend outdoor garage sales which have now become very much a part of American culture. These are held usually in the spring and fall when the weather is still good. Usually a homeowner, having decided that he would like to clear his residence of accumulated items which are no longer useful to him, advertises in a local paper that he is holding a garage sale. More than likely the goods on display are in good condition and great buys can be found if one has the time and patience to search carefully. The home owner places items for sale on display along the driveway leading to his garage or on his front lawn and waits for people to look at what he has to sell. Old magazines, books, paintings, bicycles, ice-skates, items of clothing and electrical appliances of every sort appear on a regular basis. If the owner is in a position where he must sell his home or plans to move soon, then he may be forced to practically give things away at a price far below their true worth.

What's the attitude many Americans have for flea markets?

    A) They don't like them because it's a waste of time.

    B) They suspect the goods sold there.

    C) They don't trust the sellers of the goods.

    D) They like them very much especially for good bargains.

What do Americans like to do with secondhand goods?

    A) Resell them at a higher price.

    B) Restore them and make them look new.

    C) They use them as furniture in their homes.

    D) They use them for a while and then discard them.

When people shop at a flea market, how can they settle on a price?

    A) They can question their value.

    B) They can compare with the other sellers.

    C) They can bargain on a price acceptable to both.

    D) They can expect a fifty percent discount.

Which of the following is TRUE about the garage sales?

    A) Only in spring and fall can people enjoy them.

    B) The goods orb display are all totally useless.

    C) All the goods are selling far below their true worth.

    D) One may buy a TV on a regular basis.

When I was 13, my bedroom walls were covered with posters of the Monkees and Beatles. I wrote fan letters and daydreamed about meeting the objects of my affections. I begged my  parents to attend every rock concert and watch every TV show featuring my favorite celebrities; my friends and I discussed for hours all the things we would say and do when we met our favourite movie stars and pop singers. I drove my mother crazy ! But after a few years, my obsession stars faded as I matured and gained the confidence to socialize with “real” boys.
In the 35 years since I was a teenager, celebrity worship (崇拜) has increased among teens due to the explosion of television celebrity gossip shows, and instant access to celebrity news on the Internet. It’s no wonder that many teens are obsessed with stars when news programs are often filled with entertainment stories and the lives of celebrities.
Celebrity worship syndrome (综合征) is now considered a personality disorder. While it is normal for teenagers to follow the lives of their favorite stars, parents should try to monitor everything their child finds interesting. Parents should take action if they suspect a teen is too obsessed with celebrities and showing little interest in school or withdrawing from the family.  When teens talk a lot about celebrities and view them as just means of entertainment, this is considered normal celebrity worship. However, when a teenager is obsessed with a star and  often expresses a desire to have a close personal relationship with a celebrity or feels they have a special connection to a star, this may be the time for concern. Recent studies have shown that teens who develop an unhealthy obsession with celebrities often suffer from low self confidence and depression. Teens who are overly obsessed with stars often have damaged relationships with their parents.
【小题1】The first paragraph is intended to tell us________.

A.parents needn’t worry about celebrity worship
B.celebrity worship can cause serious problems
C.it’s normal for a teen to have celebrity worship
D.celebrity worship only exists among teens
【小题2】We can learn from the second paragraph that________.
A.the media greatly contributes to celebrity worship today
B.the author is surprised at celebrity worship
C.teens today are not so obsessed with celebrities
D.celebrities expose their lives too much
【小题3】Parents should become concerned when their children________.
A.talk a lot about celebrities with others
B.put up celebrity posters in their bedrooms
C.ask to go to their favourite star’s concert
D.desire a close personal relationship with their favorite star
【小题4】The last paragraph implies that________.
A.parents should not care too much about a child’s celebrity worship
B.celebrity worship syndrome can be a serious problem if left overlooked
C.children can normally get out of celebrity worship when they are older
D.children with celebrity worship usually have high opinion of themselves
【小题5】What is most likely to be talked about in the paragraph following the passage?
A.The harm of celebrity worship syndrome.
B.More signs of celebrity worship syndrome.
C.What to do with children’s celebrity worship syndrome.
D.Who will suffer most from celebrity worship syndrome.

When I was 13, my bedroom walls were covered with posters of the Monkees and Beatles. I wrote fan letters and daydreamed about meeting the objects of my affections. I begged my  parents to attend every rock concert and watch every TV show featuring my favorite celebrities; my friends and I discussed for hours all the things we would say and do when we met our favourite movie stars and pop singers. I drove my mother crazy ! But after a few years, my obsession stars faded as I matured and gained the confidence to socialize with “real” boys.

In the 35 years since I was a teenager, celebrity worship (崇拜) has increased among teens due to the explosion of television celebrity gossip shows, and instant access to celebrity news on the Internet. It’s no wonder that many teens are obsessed with stars when news programs are often filled with entertainment stories and the lives of celebrities.

Celebrity worship syndrome (综合征) is now considered a personality disorder. While it is normal for teenagers to follow the lives of their favorite stars, parents should try to monitor everything their child finds interesting. Parents should take action if they suspect a teen is too obsessed with celebrities and showing little interest in school or withdrawing from the family.  When teens talk a lot about celebrities and view them as just means of entertainment, this is considered normal celebrity worship. However, when a teenager is obsessed with a star and  often expresses a desire to have a close personal relationship with a celebrity or feels they have a special connection to a star, this may be the time for concern. Recent studies have shown that teens who develop an unhealthy obsession with celebrities often suffer from low self confidence and depression. Teens who are overly obsessed with stars often have damaged relationships with their parents.

1.The first paragraph is intended to tell us________.

A.parents needn’t worry about celebrity worship

B.celebrity worship can cause serious problems

C.it’s normal for a teen to have celebrity worship

D.celebrity worship only exists among teens

2.We can learn from the second paragraph that________.

A.the media greatly contributes to celebrity worship today

B.the author is surprised at celebrity worship

C.teens today are not so obsessed with celebrities

D.celebrities expose their lives too much

3.Parents should become concerned when their children________.

A.talk a lot about celebrities with others

B.put up celebrity posters in their bedrooms

C.ask to go to their favourite star’s concert

D.desire a close personal relationship with their favorite star

4.The last paragraph implies that________.

A.parents should not care too much about a child’s celebrity worship

B.celebrity worship syndrome can be a serious problem if left overlooked

C.children can normally get out of celebrity worship when they are older

D.children with celebrity worship usually have high opinion of themselves

5.What is most likely to be talked about in the paragraph following the passage?

A.The harm of celebrity worship syndrome.

B.More signs of celebrity worship syndrome.

C.What to do with children’s celebrity worship syndrome.

D.Who will suffer most from celebrity worship syndrome.

 

When I was 13, my bedroom walls were covered with posters of the Monkees and Beatles. I wrote fan letters and daydreamed about meeting the objects of my affections. I begged my  parents to attend every rock concert and watch every TV show featuring my favorite celebrities; my friends and I discussed for hours all the things we would say and do when we met our favourite movie stars and pop singers. I drove my mother crazy ! But after a few years, my obsession stars faded as I matured and gained the confidence to socialize with “real” boys.
In the 35 years since I was a teenager, celebrity worship (崇拜) has increased among teens due to the explosion of television celebrity gossip shows, and instant access to celebrity news on the Internet. It’s no wonder that many teens are obsessed with stars when news programs are often filled with entertainment stories and the lives of celebrities.
Celebrity worship syndrome (综合征) is now considered a personality disorder. While it is normal for teenagers to follow the lives of their favorite stars, parents should try to monitor everything their child finds interesting. Parents should take action if they suspect a teen is too obsessed with celebrities and showing little interest in school or withdrawing from the family.  When teens talk a lot about celebrities and view them as just means of entertainment, this is considered normal celebrity worship. However, when a teenager is obsessed with a star and  often expresses a desire to have a close personal relationship with a celebrity or feels they have a special connection to a star, this may be the time for concern. Recent studies have shown that teens who develop an unhealthy obsession with celebrities often suffer from low self confidence and depression. Teens who are overly obsessed with stars often have damaged relationships with their parents

  1. 1.

    The first paragraph is intended to tell us________

    1. A.
      parents needn’t worry about celebrity worship
    2. B.
      celebrity worship can cause serious problems
    3. C.
      it’s normal for a teen to have celebrity worship
    4. D.
      celebrity worship only exists among teens
  2. 2.

    We can learn from the second paragraph that________

    1. A.
      the media greatly contributes to celebrity worship today
    2. B.
      the author is surprised at celebrity worship
    3. C.
      teens today are not so obsessed with celebrities
    4. D.
      celebrities expose their lives too much
  3. 3.

    Parents should become concerned when their children________

    1. A.
      talk a lot about celebrities with others
    2. B.
      put up celebrity posters in their bedrooms
    3. C.
      ask to go to their favourite star’s concert
    4. D.
      desire a close personal relationship with their favorite star
  4. 4.

    The last paragraph implies that________

    1. A.
      parents should not care too much about a child’s celebrity worship
    2. B.
      celebrity worship syndrome can be a serious problem if left overlooked
    3. C.
      children can normally get out of celebrity worship when they are older
    4. D.
      children with celebrity worship usually have high opinion of themselves
  5. 5.

    What is most likely to be talked about in the paragraph following the passage?

    1. A.
      The harm of celebrity worship syndrome
    2. B.
      More signs of celebrity worship syndrome
    3. C.
      What to do with children’s celebrity worship syndrome
    4. D.
      Who will suffer most from celebrity worship syndrome

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