Clothes are important and necessary to us, but do you know how to choose suitable clothes in a correct way? Here are some ideas for you．

When you go shopping and want to buy some clothes，you should think about which kind of clothes you really need and decide how much money you can spend on them．Then look at the labels that are inside the new clothes. They tell you how to take care of the clothes．The label for a shirt may tell you to wash it in warm water. A sweater label may tell you to wash it in cold water. The label on a coat may say “dry clean only” and cleaning in water may ruin this coat. If you do as the directions say on the label, you can keep your clothes looking their best．

Many clothes today must be dry-cleaned. Dry cleaning is expensive. When buying new clothes, you had better check if they need to be dry-cleaned. You can save money if you buy clothes that can be washed or that are well-made. Well-made clothes last longer. They look good even after they have been washed many times.

Clothes that cost more money don’t always mean they are better made. They may not fit you, either. On the other hand, less expensive clothes may sometimes look better and fit you well.

1. The first thing for you to do before you buy clothes is__________.               ．

A. to know how to wash them

B. to 1ook for well-made clothes

C. to read the directions inside them

D. to see which kind of clothes you need

2.  According to the passage，a sweater may be__________.                ．

A. washed in cold water                                         B. washed once a week

C. washed in hot water                                               D. dry-cleaned only

3. What does the underlined word “label’’ mean?

A. 品牌                B. 标签              C. 价格              D. 尺寸

4.  The main idea for the passage is __________.                           ．

A. buying less expensive clothes                 B．washing clothes in a right way

C. being a clever clothes shopper                D．choosing the well-made clothes

Assertiveness is the ability to confidently express your opinions, feelings,attitudes, and rights, in a way that doesn't infringe（侵犯） the rights of others.

    Many of us are taught that it is not nice to consider our own needs above those of others. If someone says or does something that we don't like, we should just be quiet and try to stay away from that person in the future.

    Why is Assertiveness important?

     If you don't know how to be assertive, you might experience:

•Depression - Anger, a sense of being helpless, hopeless, or of having no　control over your life.

•Resentment - Anger at others for taking advantage of you.

•Frustration - Why did I allow that to happen?

     Most people find it easier to be assertive in some situations than in others. This　makes perfect sense. It's a lot easier to hold your ground with a stranger than with　someone you love. But the more important the relationship is to you, the more　ｉｍｐｏｒｔａｎｔ it is to be assertive. Assertive behavior leads to increased respect from others！

      But before you decide to act assertively, you have to decide if you can live

 with the results. Although assertive behavior usually will result in a positive

 response  (积极的回应)，some people 　might react differently.

   How to be effectively（有效地） assertive:

 •Use "I" statements. Keep the focus on the problem you're having. "I'd like to be able to tell my stories without interruption." instead of "You're always interrupting my stories ! "

 •Use facts, not opinions. "Did you know that shirt has a hole?" instead of　"You're not going out looking like THAT, are you?"

 •Express ownership of your thoughts, feelings, and opinions. "I get angry when he breaks his promises. " instead of "He makes me angry. "

 • Make clear and direct requirements. Don't invite the person to say no. "Will  you please?" instead of　'Would you mind．．．?" or "Why don't you．．．?"

•Keep repeating your point. Use a low level and pleasant voice. Don't try to explain yourself.

1.The writer probably agrees that­­­____________.

A. you should consider others' response before you act assertively

B. you should be assertive if you want to get good marks

C. assertiveness is the ability to infringe others' rights.

D. assertive behavior will bring you bad feelings

2.The expression "hold yourｇround" probably means “_________________”

A. reach an agreement

B. insist on your point

C. keep your word

D. keep on fighting

3.Which of the following helps you to be effectively assertive?

A. Explaining yourself in a soft and sweet voice.

B. Expressing ownership of others' thoughts.

C. Making requirements directly and clearly.

D. Using your opinions instead of facts.

When you want to go shopping, decide how much money you can spend for new clothes. Think about the kind of clothes you really need. Then look for those clothes on sale(销售).
There are labels(标签)inside all new clothes. The labels tell you how to take care of your clothes. The label for a shirt may tell you to wash it in warm water. A sweater label may tell you to wash by washing in cold water. The label on a coat may say “dry clean only.” Washing may ruin(损坏)this coat. If you do as the directions(说明)say on the label, you can keep your clothes looking their best. Many clothes today must be dry cleaned. Dry cleaning is expensive. When buying new clothes, check(核实)to see if they will need to be dry cleaned. You will save money if you buy clothes that can be washed.
You can save money if you buy clothes that are well made. Well-made clothes last longer. They look good even after they have been washed many times. Clothes that cost more money are not always better made. They do not always fit(合身)better. Sometimes less expensive clothes look and fit better than more expensive clothes.
【小题1】If you want to save money you can buy clothes that _____.

When you want to go shopping, decide how much money you can spend for new clothes. Think about the kind of clothes you really need. Then look for those clothes on sale(销售).

       There are labels(标签)inside all new clothes. The labels tell you how to take care of your clothes. The label for a shirt may tell you to wash it in warm water. A sweater label may tell you to wash by washing in cold water. The label on a coat may say “dry clean only.” Washing may ruin(损坏)this coat. If you do as the directions(说明)say on the label, you can keep your clothes looking their best. Many clothes today must be dry cleaned. Dry cleaning is expensive. When buying new clothes, check(核实)to see if they will need to be dry cleaned. You will save money if you buy clothes that can be washed.

        You can save money if you buy clothes that are well made. Well-made clothes last longer. They look good even after they have been washed many times. Clothes that cost more money are not always better made. They do not always fit(合身)better. Sometimes less expensive clothes look and fit better than more expensive clothes.

1. If you want to save money you can buy clothes that _____.

A. don’t fit you               B. don’t last long    C. need to be dry cleaned      D. can be washed

2.The label inside the clothes tells you______.

A. how to keep them looking their best     B. how to save money

C. whether they fit you or not            D. where to get them dry cleaned

3.The first thing for you to do before you buy clothes is ______.

A. to look for well-made clothes          B. to see how much money you can pay

C. to know how to wash them            D. to read the labels inside them

4.We learn from the reading that cheaper clothes ______.

A. are always worse made    B. must be dry cleaned   C. can not be washed

D. can sometimes fit you better

5. The best title(标题) for the reading should be ______.

A. Buying Less Expensive Clothes        B. Taking Enough Money When Shopping

C. Being a Clever Clothes Shopper        D. Choosing the Labels inside New Clothes

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__________1.____________________  Here are some ideas for you.

When you go shopping and want to buy some clothes, you should think about which kind of clothes you really need and decide how much money you can spend on them. Then look at the labels(标签) that are inside the new clothes. They tell you how to take care of the clothes. ___________2.____________  A sweater label may tell you to wash it in cold water. The label on a coat may say “dry clean only” and cleaning in water may ruin(损坏) this coat. __________________3.___________

Many clothes today must be dry-cleaned. Dry cleaning is expensive. ___________________4.__________  You can save money if you buy clothes that can be washed or that are well made. Well-made clothes last longer. They look good even after they have been washed many timesClothes that cost more money don`t always mean they are better made. __________________5.___________  On the other hand, less expensive clothes may sometimes look better and fit you well.

A.How do we teenagers choose fashionable clothes for ourselves?

B.When buying new clothes, you had better check if they need to be dry-cleaned.

C.We need to know how to look after the new clothes.

D.Clothes are important and necessary to us, but do you know how to choose suitable clothes in a correct way?

E.They may not fit you, either.

F.If you do as the directions say on the label, you can keep your clothes looking their best.

G.The lable for a shirt may tell you to wash it in warm water.