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阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。

　　Does your cordless phone crackle(劈啪响), fade, or go dead when you move only a few feet from the base? If so, we recommend that you try a Techtalk Cordless phone.

　　Techtalk cordless phones are the only ones with the patented Cellular 6 technology. The result is a phone with excellent clarity, range, and security.

　　Clarity: It's essential that you communicate efficiently and effectively. No static(静电), echo, or cracking will ever interfere(干扰) with your conversations on a Techtalk phone.

　　Range: Techtalk provides up to four times the range of an ordinary cordless phone. It will go anywhere you need itthroughout your home, in your yard, even around the block.

　　Security: Some cordless phones allow other cordless phone users to overhear(偷听) your conversations. Not Techtalk. We guarantee (保证) complete privacy whenever you talk to your friends, family, or business associates.

　　You decide an ordinary cordless phone or Techtalk? Visit your favorite electronics store this month and take a Techtalk home for a 30-day trial. If you don't agree that it's superior to all other cordless phones, return it for a full refund.

1．This passage is ________.

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2．What is Techtalk?

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A．A kind of cordless phones.

B．A company that used cordless phones.

C．A new technology that reduces static.

D．A mobile phone with the patented Cellular 6 technology.

3．This month, you can ________.

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A．get a reduced price on a Techtalk

B．try a Techtalk at home

C．get any cordless phone which you like

D．exchange a Techtalk phone for an ordinary phone

4．The word “refund” in the last paragraph means ________.

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A．rediscovery

B．being free of charge

C．repayment

D．a person who will pay back your money

A letter to Edward，a columnist

Dear Mr. Expert,

    I grew up in an unhappy and abusive(虐待) home. I always promised myself that I’d get out as soon as possible. Now, at age 20, I have a good job and a nice house, and I’m really proud of the independence I've achieved.

    Here’s the problem: several of my friends who still live with their parents wish they had places like mine—so much so that they make mine theirs.

      It started out with a couple of them spending the weekends with me. But now they seem to take it for granted that they can show up any time they like. They bring boyfriends over, talk on the phone and stay out forever.

    I enjoy having my friends here sometimes—it makes the place feel comfortable and warm—but this is my home, not a party house. I was old enough to move out on my own, so why can’t I seem to ask my friends to respect my privacy(隐私)?

                                                                                                                    Joan

Edward’s reply to Joan

Dear Joan,

　　If your family didn’t pay attention to your needs when you were a child, you probably have trouble letting others know your needs now.

　　And if you’ve gathered your friends around you to rebuild a happy family atmosphere(气氛), you may fear that saying no will bring back the kind of conflict（冲突）you grew up with—or destroy the nice atmosphere you now enjoy. You need to understand that in true friendship it’s okay to put your own needs first from time to time.

      Be clear about the message you want to send. For example, “I really love your company（陪伴） but I also need some privacy. So please call before you come over. ”

                                                                                                                    Edward

59. We can learn from the first letter that Joan ___________.

  A. takes pride in her friends                       

B. lives away from her parents

  C. knows Mr. Expert quite well              

D. hates her parents very much

60. We can infer from the first letter that __________.

　 A. Joan thinks her friends more important than her privacy

   B. Joan doesn’t like the parties at all

   C. Joan’s friends visit her more often than expected

   D. Joan dislikes the boyfriends her friends bring over

61. In Mr. Expert’s opinion, the reason why Joan can’t tell her friends her feelings is that _________.

　 A. she is afraid of hurting her friends 

B. she does not understand true friendship

   C. her family experience stops her from doing so

D. she does not put her needs first

62. The second letter suggests that Mr. Expert __________.

　 A. is concerned about Joan’s problem

B. warns Joan not to quarrel with her friends

   C. encourages Joan to be brave enough

   D. advises Joan on how to refuse people