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Americans who are not so well-off often shop at "sales" or at special stores that sell things at low prices,
which you may find interesting. In America, the important rule of dressing is that one should change his
or her clothes every day. For example, in an American college, neither professors nor students are seen in
the same clothes two days in a row. So you may find it necessary to buy more clothes than you have in
China. While you are shopping in the States, you will discover that prices range considerably from time to
time. The purchase of used, second-hand clothing, furniture, or other household articles may be an excellent
way of saving money. Most second-hand clothes are of pretty good quality. If you are going to settle down
in the States and want some furniture, you may go to a"loan closet", where furniture rents at low cost, or
you may also go to a"furniture exchange" place in the community.
Sheets, blankets, and other bedclothes go on sale in most communities twice a year. Advertisements for
"white sales" on bed linen, towels, etc., often appear in January, as well as in May, June or July. Once or
twice every season, there will be"garage sales", where you can get almost anything, from a yacht to a pair
of shoes, at low prices. Prices at"discount stores" and "thrift shops" are also as low as you can imagine.
When shopping for food, you should look for special prices for various items that are put on sale weekly.
To economize, it would be a good idea for you to plan the weekly menu according to what is on sale,
including in it the meats, vegetables, fruits, etc. that can be bought at special prices that week.
Exchange and return policies vary from store to store. You should also keep in mind that exchange and
return policies for sales items can be different from standard store policies, especially if the price of the items
has been reduced. Ask the merchant about their exchange and return policies before making your purchase.
Obtaining an exchange or a return without a store receipt is often difficult. So, to save yourself the headache,
you'd better hold on to any paper or other proof of purchase.
B. most clothes come from China
C. prices vary much sometimes
D. used clothes are of poor quality
B. settle in a place that has furniture
C. get some free of charge
D. rent some at low cost
B. meats, vegetables, fruits
C. bed linen, towels
D. shoes at low prices
B. once or twice every year
C. from time to time
D. in January, May, June or July
B. A store receipt.
C. A sales item.
D. The standard store policy.
It has often been said that life is difficult as it is．For women it sometimes seems ________．
- A.as twice difficult
- B.twice as difficult as
- C.more than twice difficult
- D.twice as difficult
It has often been said that life is difficult as it is．For women it sometimes seems ________．
A．as twice difficult
B．twice as difficult as
C．more than twice difficult
D．twice as difficult
.
In the 19th century, Americans from the eastern states moved out west to settle in the rich new lands along the Pacific Coast. The most difficult part of their trip was crossing “the Great American Desert” in the western part of the United States by horse and wagon.
The western desert can be very dangerous. There is little water and there are few trees. But the desert also has scenery of great beauty. Tall towers of red and yellow stone rise sharply from the flat, sandy valley floor. The scene has been photographed many times and appears in movies and on TV.
In Arizona, man-made dams across the Colorado River have made two large lakes in the middle of the dry desert country. At Lake Powell, the red stone arch of Rainbow Bridge rises high above the blue lake.
There are few roads. Many areas of Lake Powell’s shore can only be reached by boat or on foot. But hikers in this empty desert land sometimes find very old native American pictures, painted on the rocks.
In Death Valley, California, the summer temperature rises to 130°F—165°F. There is less than inches of rain each year. Death Valley is the lowest place in America---925 meters below sea level. In the 1800s, many travelers died when they tried to cross this waterless valley in the terrible heat.
Although the desert is dry and seems empty, there is plenty of life if you look closely. Snakes and rats have learned how to live in the desert heat. They live underground and come out at night, when it is cool. Plants such as cacti need very little water. When it does rain in the desert (sometimes only once or twice a year), plants grow quickly, and flowers open in a single day. For a short time, the desert is covered with brilliant (very bright) colors.
67．In the 19th century, Americans moved from east to west because they .
A．enjoyed the trip B．wanted to make their home there
C．wanted to find new grassland there D．had no water to drink
68．From this passage. we can conclude that .
A．the western desert is a good place for people to live in
B．there is little water but there are many trees in the desert
C．the desert is dangerous but it is full of beauty
D．till now, people know little about the desert
69．In the 1800s, many travelers died in Death Valley because of .
A．illness B．high temperature
C．cold weather D．poisonous water
70．In the desert, animals will die .
A．if they move about B．if they can’t make holes underground
C．if they come out at night D．if they drink much water
In the 19th century, Americans from the eastern states moved out west to settle in the rich new lands along the Pacific Coast. The most difficult part of their trip was crossing “the Great American Desert” in the western part of the United States by horse and wagon.
The western desert can be very dangerous. There is little water and there are few trees. But the desert also has scenery of great beauty. Tall towers of red and yellow stone rise sharply from the flat, sandy valley floor. The scene has been photographed many times and appears in movies and on TV.
In Arizona, man-made dams across the Colorado River have made two large lakes in the middle of the dry desert country. At Lake Powell, the red stone arch of Rainbow Bridge rises high above the blue lake.
There are few roads. Many areas of Lake Powell’s shore can only be reached by boat or on foot. But hikers in this empty desert land sometimes find very old native American pictures, painted on the rocks.
In Death Valley, California, the summer temperature rises to 130°F—165°F. There is less than inches of rain each year. Death Valley is the lowest place in America---925 metres below sea level. In the 1800s, many travelers died when they tried to cross this waterless valley in the terrible heat.
Although the desert is dry and seems empty, there is plenty of life if you look closely. Snakes and rats have learned how to live in the desert heat. They live underground and come out at night, when it is cool. Plants such as cacti need very little water. When it does rain in the desert (sometimes only once or twice a year), plants grow quickly, and flowers open in a single day. For a short time, the desert is covered with brilliant (very bright) colours.
【小题1】In the 19th century, Americans moved from east to west because they .
| A．enjoyed the trip | B．wanted to make their home there |
| C．wanted to find new grassland there | D．had no water to drink |
| A．the western desert is a good place for people to live in |
| B．there is little water but there are many trees in the desert |
| C．the desert is dangerous but it is full of beauty |
| D．till now, people know little about the desert |
| A．illness | B．high temperature |
| C．cold weather | D．poisonous water |
| A．if they move about | B．if they can’t make holes underground |
| C．if they come out at night | D．if they drink much water |