Question

We have to agree that brushing teeth day after day can be a bit of pain. What’s even worse is trying to get much water to rinse(冲洗) out the toothpaste. Not only is it difficult, but also a waste of water. Of course, you could use a rinsing cup, but that has to be cleaned all the time. Now, a design company has finally invented an interesting invention called Rinser to help you do it.

A company in New York recently invented a toothbrush. It looks very much like a common one expect one thing. That is when you pour water on the handle, it magically sprouts(涌向) straight into your mouth. It makes rinsing an easy thing and a lot of fun.

The brush is designed such that its handle(把手) has a hollowed(空的) out part. This part collects tap water and directs it to a tiny spout(喷口). All the users have to do, is aim the tap onto the spout and the toothbrush will offer you water as much as possible.

This kind of cool toothbrush won’t be used until November, 2012. Although it is convenient, it is a little expensive. Each one can cost $22 if you order it from the design company. Once it is sold in stores, the price will rise up to $34.99. If you are interested in this cool toothbrush, ask your mum or dad to get one for you!

1.What can Rinser do according to the passage?

A. It can save time when you brush your teeth.

B. It can help you rinse the toothpaste.

C. It can help wash your face.

2. What does Rinser look like ?

A. It looks like a common toothbrush.

B. It looks like a tap.

C. It is too heavy.

3. What does Paragraph 3 mainly tell us?

A. It mainly tells us what Rinser looks like.

B. It mainly tells us when we can use Rinser.

C. It mainly tells us how Rinser offers you water.

4.When will people start to use Rinser according to the passage?

A. In December 2012.

B. In November 2012.

C. In November 2013.

Answer 1

1.B

2.A

3.C

4.B

【解析】

1.细节理解题。根据What’s even worse is trying to get much water to rinse(冲洗) out the toothpaste. 更糟的是想让更多水冲洗牙膏。Now, a design company has finally invented an interesting invention called Rinser to help you do it. 现在,设计公司终于发明了一个有趣的发明叫冲洗器帮你做。故选B。

2.推理判断题。It looks very much like a common one可知和普通的牙刷一样，故选A。

3.主旨大意题。本段话主要告诉我们冲洗器如何提供水。故选C。

4.主旨大意题。This kind of cool toothbrush won’t be used until November, 2012.可知，直到2012年十一月这种牙刷才能被使用。故选B。

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