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Christmas is long gone. and Valentine’s Day is a distant memory. That means it's a slow time for jewelers, and a good time for you to make a purchase. Whether you’re out shopping for gold, or silver, here fife a few things you need to know:
What determines price?
The purity of the metal is one of the elements that determines the price. Gold purity is indicated with a stamp of 10K, 14K, 18K, or 24K. And different countries have their own standards. For example, for a piece to be considered gold in the US, it must be at least 10K. In Britain and Canada: 9K. In Italy and France: l 8K. Anything over l 8K is really too soft for everyday wear. That’s why jewelry stores in the US sell mostly 14K.
How much can you expect to pay?
That depends on the weight of the metal and the gemstone(宝石). So keep that in mind, especially when buying online. To keep yourself from getting ripped off, ask yourself the following:
●How long has the company been around?
●What is its return policy?
● Is the jewelry featured on the website visible from all directions?
● Is the company transparent with the gram weights and the size of the gemstones?
Yellow gold? White? Rose?
Yes, it's confusing, and while this is largely a personal decision, there fife a few things to keep in mind. For starters. white or rose gold costs about l 0% more than yellow gold. If you want the “look for less”, consider gold. plated jewelry. “Gold plated” and “gold overlay” mean the same thing and guarantee a thicker layer of finish than “vermeil” which is a flash finish that is thinner and less consistent, but more affordable. Buy vermeil finished pieces you want for a season or two just to follow the fashion. For pieces you want to wear for a lifetime, solid gold is best.
What about sterling silver(标准纯银)?
Sterling silver has been。an alternative for white gold during the difficult economy, and while it used to be more popular with just the younger these days it has much more mass appeal. So much so that retailers are now offering fine gemstones with silver--something you used to see only with gold.
Keep in mind that in the US. the sterling silver standard is 92.5% real silver. Don’t buy it if there isn’t a “925” stamp on it. And keep in mind that the lower price you’re paying for silver means more maintenance. To keep silver jewelry from becoming less shiny, consider keeping a piece of chalk in your jewelry box.
小题1:According to the passage, the underlined phrase “getting ripped off” in Paragraph 3 probably means “_______”.
A.being chargedB.being cheatedC.being affected D.being attracted
小题2:Which of the following is relatively good for only wearing a short time?
A.A 14K necklace. B.A gold-plated ring.
C.A vermeil ear ring. D.A gemstone necklace.
小题3:We call infer from the last paragraph that silver jewelry should be kept ________
A.in a dry placeB.in a cold placeC.in a wet placeD.in a hot place
小题4:The author writes the passage mainly to ________.
A.encourage young people to buy fashionable jewelry
B.tell people the best time to purchase gold and silver
C.introduce the real value and popularity of gold and silver
D.inform people of the factors to consider in buying jewelry

小题1:B
小题2:C
小题3:A
小题4:D

试题分析:本文是一篇关于金银首饰的选购和保养的说明文。从以下几个方面进行了说明:一是什么决定了它的价格?二是你希望花多少钱?三是标准纯银是怎样的。
小题1:细节理解题。根据To keep yourself from 和ask yourself the following:可知阻止自己被欺骗,故选B。
小题2:细节理解题。根据Yellow gold? White? Rose?和Buy vermeil finished pieces you want for a season or two just to follow the fashion. For pieces you want to wear for a lifetime, solid gold is best. 可知应选C。
小题3:推理判断题。根据最后一段可知低价的银饰品不容易保养,为了使其不失去光泽,要考虑在首饰盒里放一支粉笔。放粉笔显然为了防潮,故选A。
小题4:作者意图题。根据短文的内容是关于金银首饰的选购和保养,故选D。
点评:阅读理解题目中的作者意图题目可以包括意图、态度、目的题目, 在考试中出现的比率很大。不同的文章可能有不同的写作意图,但写作意图通常有以下三种:1)to entertain readers(娱乐读者,让人发笑) 2) to persuade readers(说服读者接受某种观点)3) to inform readers(告知读者某些信息)。
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