The tough economy is bringing new shoppers to the secondhand market.Plato's Closet in Charlotte,NC is a private company,which mainly buys and sells used clothes.While Charlotte has outstanding secondhand stores offering high-end and graceful brands for women,most of their stock applies to adults.Plato's closet targets teens and those in their 20s.
Plato's Closet,with stores in Matthews and the university area,sells clothes and accessories（装饰品）that are currently popular at about one third the retail（零售）prices.
The two hottest brands,for buying and selling,are Hollister and Abercrombie & Fitch.Even though the offerings tend to be suitable for young people,there are a variety of shoppers at Plato's Closet of varying ages.Women in their 30s,40s,and older could easily find a purse,jacket or piece of jewelry they like.
If you are selling
Unlike higher-end resale stores which usually work on consignment（寄售）,Plato's Closet buys on the spot.
Items can be gently used,but must be in very good condition.
Clothes should be less than two years old and styles should be the same as those still being sold at the shopping center.
There is no negotiation;prices are set company-wide.If what you sell amounts to $30 or less,they'll give you cash.More than that,you'll get a Visa cash card.
Secondhand success
Don't get discouraged if you can't find something on your first trip.Resale shops are always getting new lists of goods and change their styles with each season.
Be sure to check each piece carefully before buying.
Price comparison
Jackets: New York & Company black blazer,$12; retail: $37.
Pants: Express Editor-style pants,$12; retail: $69.90.
Shoes: Nine West black peep-toe pumps,$12; retail: $89.
Jewelry: Necklaces,$3-$5; retail: $18-$30.
1.Plato's Closet is different from other secondhand stores in that .
A. its offerings are more expensive
B. its target customers are young people
C. its stock mainly applies to female adults
D. it only offers high-end brands for women
2.If you want to sell something at Plato's Closet,you .
A. are surely paid by cash B. can bargain with buyers
C. should sell on consignment D. should make sure it's in good condition
3.If you buy a pair of Express Editor-style pants in Plato's Closet,you can save .
A. 57.9 dollars B. 15 dollars
C. 77 dollars D. 25 dollars.
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After ruling the tennis world for almost five years,Roger Federer is adjusting to life at NO.2.But,like any king whose throne has been taken away,the Swiss star is already planning secretly bis return to power,beginning at this week's US Open.
The problem is,many experts think he will never do it.They blame everything from age and tough competition to his racket and psychology.
For years Federer,had enjoyed the view from the top.Competitors saw him as undefeated,and for the most part he was.However,before the 2008 season began,Federer had an illness that stole his strength and clearly affected his play on the court.Ever since,he has struggled to return to form,winning just two of his last 14 tournaments.
"Twenty-seven is an age when your body starts talking back to you."tennis great John McEnroe told the New York Times.
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1.What does the underlined part "your body starts talking back to you" in Para.4 mean?
A. Your body often argues with you.
B. You can do whatever you want.
C. Your strength is beginning to decline.
D. You are more easily to have quite terrible diseases.
2.From the passage,we know the main reason why Federer's throne was taken away is that .
A. he is becoming older and older
B. he insisted on using a small racket
C. he is facing a maturing crop of young talents
D. he had an illness that stole his strength
3.What can be inferred from the passage?
A. Now it is Nadal who has replaced Federer as the No.1 tennis player.
B. the racket makers aim at the players' better performance in games.
C. It is impossible for Federer to return to power.
D. Federer has never won a Grand Slam before.
4.What's the best title of the passage?
A. Nadal—The No.1 Tennis Player
B. Federer—Always Undefeated
C. State of Mind Plays a Important Role
D. Federer Hopes to Recover His Magic
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2.A. prepared B. made C. enjoyed D. appreciate
3.A. Instead B. However C. Therefore D. Otherwise
4.A. praised B. admired C. respected D. missed
5.A. put on B. took out C. put aside D. took off
6.A. ran B. left C. returned D. disappeared
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8.A. reminded B. warned C. informed D. believed
9.A. lay B. hung C. shared D. dragged
10.A. gift B. problem C. sign D. thought
11.A. frightened B. sad C. excited D. confused
12.A. pulling B. knowing C. searching D. seeing
13.A. collect B. buy C. provide D. sell
14.A. everything B. anything C. something D. nothing
15.A. offer B. show C. take D. bring
16.A. disappointed B. worried C. surprised D. interested
17.A. light B. large C. new D. full
18.A. body B. head C. heart D. brain
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20.A. explain B. speak C. declare D. admit
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18.A. already B. never C. always D. seldom
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A. introduce the history of Worcestershire
B. introduce festivals in Worcestershire
C. introduce some strange festivals
D. invite tourists to Worcestershire
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A. visit the Victorian themed street market
B. go to the Three Choirs Festival
C. experience the civil war re-enactment
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