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11.In the mid-1950's,while visiting Switzerland,Ruth Handler purchased a German Lilli doll.Lilli was a shapely,pretty fashion doll first made in 1955.She was originally fashioned after a famous cartoon character in the West German Newsletter,Build.
Lilli is the doll that would inspire Ruth Handler to design the Barbie doll(芭比娃娃).With the help of her technicians and engineers at Mattel,Barbie was born.Ruth then hired Charlotte Johnson,a fashion designer,to create Barbie's wardrobe.It was in 1958that the patent for Barbie was obtained.This would be a fashion doll unlike any of her time.She would be long-limbed(长肢的),shapely,beautiful,and only 11.5inches tall.Ruth and Elliot would name their new fashion doll after their own daughter,Barbie.
In 1959,the Barbie doll would make her way to the New York Toy Show and receive a cool reception from the toy buyers.
Barbie has undergone a lot of changes over the years and has managed to keep up with current trends in hairstyles,makeup and clothing.She is a reflection of the history of fashion since her introduction to the toy market.
Barbie has a universal appeal and collectors both young and old enjoy time spent and memories made with their dolls.
59.What can we know about Barbie from the passage?B
A.She was fashioned after a famous cartoon character.
B.She reflects the history of fashion.
C.She was first made in 1958.
D.She was Ruth's daughter's doll.
60.When Ruth and Elliot created the first doll,B.
A.they had learned about the toy market
B.they asked a fashion designer to help
C.the doll had a universal appeal
D.the doll had created a promising market
61.The Barbie doll is well received becauseA.
A.she is always keeping up with fashion
B.she stands for the toy tendency
C.she is popular with children
D.she has a large market in the world
62.Which is the best title for this passage?D
A.Barbie Doll-Symbol of Fashion
B.Barbie Doll-Toy of New Time
C.Current Trend of Barbie Doll
D.Birth and Popularity of Barbie Doll.
分析 本文介绍了芭比娃娃的创造诞生过程,由于她的发型,妆容,衣服紧跟潮流,反映了当代时尚,受到人们的喜爱与好评.
解答 59.B.细节理解题.由倒数第二段"She is a reflection of the history of fashion since her introduction to the toy market."自从芭比娃娃进入玩具市场,她一直在反映时尚的历史.故选B.
60.B..细节理解题.由第三段"Ruth then hired Charlotte Johnson,a fashion designer,to create Barbie's wardrobe."Ruth还雇佣了时尚设计师来设计芭比的各种衣服.故选B.
61.A.推理判断题.由最后两段得知芭比娃娃一直在反映时尚的历史,而收藏家们也在怀念和芭比一起度过的时光和记忆.推出芭比娃娃收到好评的原因是因为她一直在变化,永远紧跟时尚潮流.故选A.
62.D.主旨归纳题.本文讲述了芭比娃娃的面世过程以及之后所获得的成功与好评,成为流行.故选D,芭比的诞生与流行.
点评 本篇阅读难度中等,题型也具有代表性,其中最考验学生的还属于推理判断题.考生既要求理解文章中某句、某段的含义及全文的逻辑关系,又要求根据其含义及逻辑关系进行判断和推理.
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