题目内容
Fifty-three years ago Barbie Millicent Roberts first appeared in the world of toys. Since then, Barbie doll, as everyone called her, has become the most successful toy doll in history. Her parent, the Mattel Company, said that 90% of all American girls between 3 and 10 have at least one Barbie at home.
However, Barbie is facing some trouble at present(现在). There are many similar dolls on the market in competition with her. Another doll named Bratz, for example, came to life thirteen years ago. She looks more like today's pop stars with heavy makeup(浓妆) and miniskirts. And her company offers more kinds of clothes too.
It seems that Barbie has lost her magic among older girls. 'For younger girls, playing with a Barbie is much fun. But when you get older, you want something smarter and more modern,' says Vera Shepherd, a shop assistant in a New York toy store.
It is good news that on the international market, Barbie is still No. 1. Although Mattel is selling fewer barbie in the United States these years, sales in other countries are still going up. In January 2009, Mattel opened its first Barbie store in Shanghai, where girls can shop, eat, drink or even become fashion designers for their own Barbies.
Mattel is planning big celebrations for Barbie's 53rd birthday. Fashion designers from all over the world have been called to make new dresses for Barbie. How long will Barbie stay popular in the world of toy dolls? It is hard to say, but 53 is surely not the age to retire(退休).
1.Barbie's family name is_______.
A. Roberts B. Millicent C. Shepherd D. Bratz
2.Barbie's trouble is that_______.
A. it wears heavy makeup and miniskirts
B. other dolls are more popular with little girls
C. other dolls are trying to beat her in the market
D. it has become less popular in the international market
3.Girls can do the following in the first Barbie shop in Shanghai except_______.
A. going shopping B. having food
C. drinking juice D. taking photos
4.What's the meaning of the underlined words 'fashion designers' in the passage?
A.珠宝设计师 B.发型设计师
C. 舞台设计师 D. 服装设计师
5.What is the best title of the passage?
A. First Barbie shop in Shanghai
B. Barbie's past and present
C. Barbie's 53rd birthday party
D. Barbie lost her magic
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Do you know an old city with the name of “Pingyao” in Shanxi? The old city is not far from Taiyuan, the capital of Shanxi. It’s a town with a long history of more than two thousand years.
The old city is not very large. It is only 2.25 square kilometers in size. And there are no tall buildings here. Most of the buildings have only two floors. And most of them are made of stones(石头). There are many Chinese-style shops on each side of the street.
Pingyao is a square city with a wall around it. It’s about 6 km long and 12 m high. The wall has six gates. And you mustn’t miss the nice food there. Try Pingyao beef and you are sure to fall in love with it.
Pingyao is a wonderful place to visit. You can take buses or trains here. It’s less than 2 hours’ bus ride from Taiyuan. It costs you only 20 yuan. If you take a train, it will take you less time, only one and a half hours. And if you want to go to Pingyao from Beijing, the train ride takes only about 6 hours.
An old city 1. Pingyao
Location(位置) | In Shanxi, 2. Taiyuan. |
3. | 4. 2000 years. |
5. | 2.25 square, kilometers. |
Attractions (吸引人的东西) | Buildings: Most of them have two 6. . They are made of stones. |
Shops : There are shops on 7. sides of the street. | |
Wall: There is a 6-km-long wall around the 8. city. | |
Food: Pingyao 9. tastes nice. | |
Transportation(交通) | Visitors can come to Pingyao by bus or 10. . |