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(有现货的), the salesman promptly produces it, and the business of trying it on follows 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 to the article required. No good salesman brings out such a substitute impolitely; he does so with skill: “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 laborious process, but apparently an enjoyable one. Most dress shops provide chairs for the waiting husbands.

56. The underlined sentence “the price is a secondary consideration” in the first paragraph means when a man is shopping ______.

　 A. he buys good quality things, so long as they are not too dear

　 B. he buys whatever he likes without considering its value

　 C. he does not mind how much he has to pay for the right things

　 D. he often buys things without giving the matter proper thought.

57. According to the passage, what a man will do when he can not get exactly what he wants?

　A. He will buy a similar thing because of the color he wants.　

B. He will probably not buy anything.

　 C. At least two of his requirements must be met before he buys.

　 D. So long as the style is right, he will buy the thing.

58. What is the most obvious difference between men and women shoppers?

　 A. Men do not try clothes on in a shop while women do.

　 B. Women bargain for their clothes, but men do not.

　 C. The time they take over buying clothes.

　 D. Men go shopping based on need, but women never.

—Your brother was brave enough to tell the truth in public.

---Yes, and he will never regret_________ that. I admire him so much.

A.to doB. to be doingC. to have done??? D. having done

Summer Holiday Fun 2010!
The summer holidays are upon us again.  Here is our guide to summer holiday fun in Peterborough !
Peterborough Museum
“The Age of the Dinosaurs” is the museum’s main attraction this summer. Get up close to pre-historic creatures via some great hands-on exhibits! Watch out for monsters lurking around every corner! The museum is open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Saturday, and from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Sundays in August.
Call 01733 864663 for details.
Saxon Youth Club
School holiday fun: Young people aged 13 - 19 will be able to produce their own music, compete in sports activities, or try their hands at cooking at Saxon Youth Club, Saxon Community Centre, Norman Road, Peterborough every Monday and Wednesday from 3:00 pm.
PLUS - a ball tournament will take place on Thursday 12th August between 3: 30 pm and 6:30 pm.
Call 01353 720274 for details.
Houghton Mill
Alice through the Looking Glass - a new production of the family favorite on Monday 30th, August. Bring rugs or chairs to sit on and a picnic if you wish to eat during the play. Gates open at 5:30 pm, performance 6: 30 pm - 8: 30 pm. Tea room will be open until the end of the interval.
Prices: Adult ￡10, Child ￡7, and Family ￡20.
Booking advisable on 0845 4505157.
Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey
Farmland Games: From Wellie Wanging to Pretend Ploughing matches, come and join the Farmland Team. Collect your sporting stickers and create a colorful rosette that is fit for a winner! No need to book, just turn up between 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm on Thursday 19th August. Suitable for children aged four and above, each child should be accompanied by an adult and all activities are included in the normal admission price. Tickets cost ￡7 per child.
For further information, call 01223 810080.
60. If you are interested in cooking, you can go to ________.
A. Peterborough Museum              B. Houghton Mill
C. Saxon Youth Club                  D. Farmland Museum
61. If you want to watch the new play with your parents, it will cost you _______.
A. ￡7          B. ￡17            C. ￡27            D. ￡20
62. Which of the following activities needs parents’ company?
A. Playing farmland games.             B. Watching a new play.
C. Competing in sports activities.        D. Visiting the dinosaur exhibition.
63. If Tom comes to Peterborough for amusement on August 19, he will have ________ to choose from for himself.
A. one activity                      B. two activities
C. three activities                     D. four activities

What should you think about when trying to find your career? You are probably better at some school subjects than others. These may show strengths that you can use in your work. A boy who is good at mathematics can use that in an engineering career. A girl who spells well and likes English may be good at office work. So it is important to know the subjects you do well in at school. On the other hand, you may not have any specially strong subjects but your records show a general satisfactory standard. Although not all subjects can be used directly in a job, they may have indirect value. A knowledge of history is not required for most jobs but if history is one of your good subjects you will have learned to remember facts and details. This is an ability that can be useful in many jobs.
Your school may have taught you skills, such as typing or technical drawing, which you can use in your work. You may be good at metalwork or cookery and look for a job where you can improve these skills. If you have had a part-time job on Saturdays or in the summer, think what you gained from it. If nothing else, you may have learned how to get to work on time, to follow instructions and to get on with older workers. You may have learned to give correct change in a shop, for example. Just as important, you may become interested in a particular industry or career you see from the inside in a part-time job.
Facing your weak points is also part of knowing yourself. You may be all thumbs when you handle tools; perhaps you are a poor speller or cannot add up a column of figures. It is better to face any weakness than to pretend they do not exist. Your school record, for instance, may not be too good, yet it is an important part of your background. You should not be apologetic about it but instead recognize that you will have a chance of a fresh start at work.
【小题1】We can infer from the first paragraph that ________.