题目列表(包括答案和解析)
It was Andria Baker's high school graduation party, and the time had come for her father to make good on a promise that he had made her years ago, when she was a fourth-grader. “After you started on your first day of kindergarten and continue it through your last day of high school, and I'll buy you a car.” Tim Baker had told the child.
Through the years, Andria Baker kept up her end of the bargain, willing herself to go to school on those days even when she felt under the weather. She did carry out her 13th year of uninterrupted coming to the class-room with her final day at Constantine High School even when she was ill.
At Sunday's party, her father gave the young woman the keys to a new, $17,000 Pontiac G6. Tim Baker, who teaches seventh grade at Constantine Middle School, said he has no regret about the deal. “Without a doubt, it was worth every penny I spent.” he said. The look on his daughter's face when she saw the car was great. Baker said, “When she turned around after seeing the car, she did not know what to do. We got her into the car and she just sat there. Then she ran into the house to get her driver's license, and she and her best friend got in the car and drove down the road.”
Andria Baker, 19, said she thinks she would have gone ahead with that even if a new car had not been promised her. “A lot of my friends thought I was crazy, but I just kept going.” she said. Baker plans to go after an education degree at Alma College.
“In my sophomore year I hurt my ankle in a basketball game, and it was really painful,” she said. “Also that day I caught a cold and the teacher looked at me and said, ‘I'm not the teacher who's going to send you home.’ ”
56. How old did Andria Baker begin her kindergarten?
A. Four years old. B. Six years old. C. Thirteen years old. D. Nine years old.
57. What does the phrase “site felt under the weather” mean?
A. She felt that the weather was very cold. B, She didn't feel good.
C. Her body changed with the weather. D. She liked the weather very much.
58. When Andria Baker saw her present, she felt_____
A. surprised and excited B. sad and crazy C. frightened and worried D. upset and angry
59. From the text, we can know that ______.
A. both Andria Baker and her father stayed in the same school
B. her father made the promise from the day when she began her school
C. her father didn't regret having bought her a new expensive car
D. Andria Baker is now studying at Alma College for a degree
60. Andria Baker could come to school every day because________.
A. she was helped by all of her friends B. she wanted to get a new car
C. she never got ill D. she lust wanted to keep on doing that
It was Andria Baker’s high school graduation party, and the time had come for her father to make good on a promise that he had made her years ago, when she was a fourth-grader. “After you started on your first day of kindergarten and continue it through your last day of high school, and I’ll buy you a car.” Tim Baker had told the child.
Through the years, Andria Baker kept up her end of the bargain, willing herself to go to school on those days even when she felt under the weather. She did carry out her 13th year of uninterrupted coming to the classroom with her final day at Constantine High Sehool even when she was ill.
At Sunday’s party, her father gave the young woman the keys to a new, $17 000 Pontiac G6. Tim Baker, who teaches seventh grade at
Andria Baker, 19, said she thinks she would have gone ahead with that even if a new car had not been promised her. “A lot of my friends thought I was crazy, but I just kept going.” she said. Baker plans to go after an education degree at
“In my sophomore year I hurt my ankle in a basketball game, and it was really painful,” she said. “Also that day I caught a cold and the teacher looked at me and said, ‘I’m not the teacher who’s going to send you home.’”
61.What does the phrase “she felt under the weather” mean?
A. She felt that the weather was very cold. B. She didn’t feel good.
C. Her body changed with the weather. D. She liked the weather very much.
62.When Andria Baker saw her present, she felt ________.
A. surprised and excited B. sad and crazy
C. frightened and worried D. upset and angry
63.From the text, we can know that ________.
A. both Andria Baker and her father stayed in the same school
B. her father made the promise from the day when she began her school
C. her father didn’t regret having bought her a new expensive car
D. Andria Baker is now studying at
64.Andria Baker could come to school every day because ________.
A. she was helped by all of her friends B. she wanted to get a new car
C. she never got ill D. she just wanted to keep on doing that
听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
A.根据听到的内容完成下列句子。
Labour Day, always the first Monday in September, is a holiday of recreation and rest from labour.
1.People have a holiday and don’t go to work on ________.
St.Valentine’s Day may go back to Roman times when a special festival was held on February 14.On that day all the young girls put their names in a box and each young man drew out a name to pick his sweetheart for the next year.
2.At first St.Valentine’s Day was celebrated on ________.
Father’s Day, the third Sunday in June, began in 1910 by Ms.John Bruce Dodd in honour of her father.
3.The first Father’s Day was on ________ in the year ________.
B.听下面5段对话,从A、B、C三个选项中选出能回答问题的最佳选项。
M:Have you finished your term paper? I handed in mine last Friday.
W:I finished typing mine at three o’clock this morning.I have to hand it in by noon today.
4.When must the girl turn in her term paper?
A.By twelve o’clock.
B.By three o’clock.
C.By two o’clock.
M:Do you have your Christmas shopping done yet?
W:Almost.I got a watch for my husband, but I can’t seem to find anything for my dad.He would probably like a book or a case for his coin collection.
5.What did the woman buy for her husband?
A.A case.
B.A book.
C.A watch.
M:What did you do during the Chinese New Year?
W:I planned to visit my aunts and uncles.But owing to frequent visit of my friends and classmates, I just stayed at home and never got the chance to go out.
6.What did the woman do during the Chinese New Year?
A.She visited her uncles.
B.She went out often.
C.She met her friends at home.
M:Was it very cold here last winter?
W:Not bad.The temperature never dropped below freezing.There was a little snow around Christmas, but that was all.
7.What does the woman say about the weather?
A.It wasn’t very cold, and it snowed a little in December.
B.There wasn’t much snow but the weather was bad.
C.The temperature dropped below freezing after Christmas.
M:Sara, what are you going to buy for your father?
W:Well, I am going to get my dad a book about London.
8.What are the two speakers talking about?
A.The woman’s father.
B.A gift for the woman’s father.
C.A book about London.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听第9段材料,回答第9~11题。
W:Merry Christmas, John.
M:Merry Christmas, Sally.
W:Has your family got a Christmas tree?
M:Of course we have.My father bought a tree the day before yesterday, and it is much more beautiful than that of last year.And you?
W:We have one, too.Yesterday my family decorated it with all kinds of presents.
M:Also, we have hung a lot of small colorful lamps on it.My parents put many boxes under the tree.They say Santa Claus will put presents for me in them.
W:But my grandmother tells me that Santa Claus always puts toys in our stockings at night on Christmas.
M:Really?
W:It’s true.My grandmother never tells lies.I’ll put my stockings near my pillow tonight.
M:That’s a good idea.
W:I have to go now.Good luck!
M:The same to you!
9.According to the conversation, which statement is correct?
A.John’s and Sally’s families have Christmas trees.
B.John’s family has a Christmas tree, but Sally’s has not.
C.Sally’s father bought one Christmas tree yesterday.
10.Why do John’s parents put many boxes under the Christmas tree?
A.Because the boxes are very heavy.
B.Because the tree is full of presents.
C.Because Santa Claus will put his presents in them.
11.Where will Sally put her stockings finally?
A.On the tree.
B.Near the pillow.
C.At the table.
听第10段材料,回答第12~14题。
Nothing expresses the spirit of the holiday more than music.More than any other holiday celebrated in America, Christmas moves people to write, play and sing music.There are all religious songs, expressing joy or a sense of spiritual mystery, old folk songs and modern pop music, songs about winter Christmas trees and Santa Claus.People sing Christmas songs in churches and at school.They hear them on the radio, in stores, and even on street corners.More groups of people get together to sing at Christmas than at any other time of the year.During Christmas, many churches and schools give holiday concerts.The concert halls organize large group singing activities, called sing-songs.Many Christmas songs sound beautiful when sung by a large group.
12.What can express the spirit of the holiday most?
A.Nothing.
B.Music.
C.Art.
13.What kind of music is not mentioned in the passage?
A.Old folk songs.
B.Jazz.
C.Pop music.
14.Why do concert halls organize large group singing activities?
A.The sound can be spread farther.
B.They can make some money.
C.Large groups can make the songs sound very beautiful.
听第11段材料,并判断下列陈述是否正确(True or False)。
Mother’s Day
Brother:Hi, Angela.What are you doing?
Sister:Trying to figure out how to bake a cake.
Brother:Forget it, Angela.You can’t even make a sandwich.
Sister:Keep your mouth shut.
Brother:What do you want to bake a cake for anyway?Are we having any visitors today?
Sister:No.It’s for tomorrow.
Brother:Tomorrow?You can ask Mom to give you a hand.
Sister:Tomorrow is Mother’s Day.
Brother:That’s why you want to bake a cake, eh?Tell you what, why don’t you just buy a card or a dozen carnations?
Sister:Will you lend me twenty bucks?
Brother:Say it again.
Sister:You heard what I said.
Brother:You have your own pocket money.
Sister:What gift do you buy for Mom?
Brother:It’s a secret.
Sister:I knew you wouldn’t let me know.Who cares?
Brother:If you don’t have enough money to buy a gift, why don’t you just clean up the house?Mother will be pleased.She’ll have an easy day tomorrow.
Sister:Sounds like a good idea.But how about cooking?
Brother:Don’t worry.Leave it to me.
15.Tomorrow is Mother’s Day.
16.The brother is unwilling to lend her sister any money.
17.The sister will do cooking while the brother will do cleaning.
听第12段材料,从A、B、C三个选项中选出能回答问题的最佳选项。
A Birthday Party
Jane:Why?Are they out?(As she fumbles for the switch, the light suddenly comes on.)
All:Happy birthday!
Jane:Oh, what a surprise!Thank you all.
Lin Yun:Now close your eyes.(She holds up a stuffed puppy in front of Jane and yaps.)Okay, you can open your eyes now.
Jane:Wow!A cute puppy!
Lin Yun:This is a birthday present from all of us.
Joe:Hope you like it.
Jane:That’s very thoughtful of you.
Lin Yun:Thanks for your good advice, Joe.Look here, Jane.We’ve also got a cake.
Jane:Oh, I can’t believe it!I thought only Mom would do that for me.
Lin Yun:Don’t be so sentimental.Let’s light the candles.(They sing “Happy Birthday”.)
Wang Fang:Now make a wish and blow out the candles.
Jane:I’ve made the same wish many times, but it hasn’t come true yet.
Li Yiwei:It will, as long as you wish it whole-heartedly.(Jane takes a deep breath and blows out all the candles.Her classmates clap.)
Joe:We’re starving.Jane, please cut the cake.(After dinner, Lin Yun suggests singing and dancing for fun.)
Lin Yun:Let’s sing some English songs.
Li Yiwei:Okay, which one shall we start with?
Wang Fang:How about “Red River Valley”?(She takes the lead:“Oh, the buffalo’s gone from the prairie…”and they sing together.)
Lin Yun:Great.What shall we sing next?
Joe:Let’s sing “Rockey Mountain High”, John Denver’s favorite.
Qian Hong:Yeah.Let our spirits soar.
Li Yiwei:Here it goes.(She starts to play the tune.They sing.)
Jane:Li Yiwei, I didn’t know you could play the mouthorgan so well.
Lin Yun:You didn’t?Let her play a solo for you, will you?Yiwei, play a famous Chinese tune for Jane, how about “Erquanyingyue”?(Li plays the tune.)
Jane:(Claps)Wonderful.I wish I could do something like that.The Chinese music is so beautiful.I am lost.
Lin Yun:Now, Wang Fang, why not show your dancing talent for us?(Wang performs her Xinjiang dance.)
Jane:Thank you, Wang Fang.You let me know you more.How happy I am tonight!I hope the pleasant time lasts forever.
18.Whose birthday is it today?
A.Jane’s.
B.Lin Yun’s.
C.Wang Fang’s.
19.Which song did they sing first?
A.Rockey Mountain High.
B.Red River Valley.
C.Happy Birthday.
20.Who can play mouthorgan(口琴)well?
A.Lin Yun.
B.Li Yiwei.
C.Wang Fang.
听力
第一节
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
W:What exactly are you looking for?
M:I’m looking for a toy…for my nephew.
1.Where does the conversation most probably take place?
A.In a record shop.
B.In a jeweler’s shop.
C.In a toy shop.
M:When did your brother first begin to smoke?During college?
W:No.He didn’t start until after graduation from college.
2.When did her brother start smoking?
A.During college.
B.After college.
C.Before graduation.
W:What a shame about your accident!What a way to end your holiday!
M:Yes, it was bad luck.I suppose I should have been more careful.
3.What are they talking about?
A.A holiday.
B.An accident.
C.Luck.
W:Tony, your coat looks nice.Was it expensive?
M:The ad said that the coat was on sale for dollars, but actually it was $22.
4.How much did the coat cost?
A.The coat cost $22 in a sale.
B.He said that he had bought a coat for $20, but he was lying.
C.His coat actually cost $2 more than the advertised price.
M:Hello!You know it’s our teacher’s birthday tomorrow.Well, we’re collecting money to buy him a present from the class.
W:What a nice idea!Here’s 50 cents, is that enough?
5.Why does the second person give 50 cents?
A.The class will have a party.
B.Everybody should give 50 cents.
C.To buy a present for their teacher.
第二节
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6~7题。
M:A wonderful film, wasn’t it?
W:Oh, yes, it was.I enjoyed it very much.But now what I need is some sleep.
M:Yes.It’d be nice to have a good rest.But I feel like a drink now.
W:As a matter of fact, I’m dying for a drink, too.I wouldn’t mind a cup of tea right now.
M:All right, let’s go to the teahouse and have some.
W:OK, let’s go.
M:I’d like a piece of cake to go with the drink.
W:I guess we can get some there also.
6.What did they do before the conversation?
A.They slept.
B.They had a drink.
C.They saw a film.
7.What do they want most now?
A.A drink.
B.A piece of cake.
C.Sleep.
听第7段材料,回答第8~10题。
Now here is a story.Please listen carefully.
By midday the sun was so strong that Jim could not go any further.There were no trees near the path, so he stopped under a big rock.After drinking the rest of his water, he took off his shirt and rolled it under his head.
Then he lay down on the ground and went to sleep.It was so late in the afternoon when he woke up.He was just about to jump up when he felt something moving under his feet.He looked down.A long black snake was just about to move across his legs.
Jim watched, too afraid to do anything.The snake moved across his legs;he hesitated for a moment, then moved on and disappeared under the rock, Jim jumped to his feet, paused only to pick up his shirt and ran off down the path.
8.Why did Jim stop?
A.Because there was a rock on the path.
B.Because there were no trees.
C.Because it was too hot.
9.When he woke up, what did he find?
A.He found a snake by his feet.
B.He found his shirt was stolen.
C.He found a man standing in front of him.
10.Which is right according to the passage?
A.There are a few trees near the path.
B.Jim wasn’t afraid at all when he saw the snake.
C.At last the snake moved under the rock.
听第8段材料,回答第11~13题。
W:Excuse me, but I think you made a wrong turn.You were supposed to turn left on Wilson Broward.
M:Oh, I’m sorry.Didn’t you say 1323 Wilson?
W:No, 3023.It’s OK, though.You don’t have to take me there.I can walk from here.
M:Why don’t I just make a U-turn at the corner?
W:Well, you shouldn’t make a U-turn there.It’s a oneway street.See the sign up ahead.
M:Well, maybe if I turn left here, I can come down the next street.
W:You can’t do that either during rush hour.Really though, don’t go to any trouble.Sometimes one can wait thirty minutes for a taxi.So I’m happy to get this close.
M:Thirty minutes!I’ve been riding around all day looking for passengers.
11.Who are the speakers?
A.A passer-by and a policeman.
B.A passer-by and a driver.
C.A passenger and a taxi-driver.
12.What is the woman’s house number?
A.1323.
B.3023.
C.4023.
13.Why can’t the man turn left?
A.It is rush hour.
B.It is a one-way street.
C.The street is too narrow.
听第9段材料,回答第14~16题。
W:Well, do you want to have a picnic in the park on Saturday?
M:That’s a good idea.And we can ride our bikes for a while, too.
W:Then there’s a party.
M:Party?What party?
W:Have you forgotten?Mark and Mary invited us for dinner on Saturday night.
M:I have forgotten.What time will we get home, do you think?
W:Probably late.Mary wants to go out after dinner to a place where we can dance.
M:Then we’ll sleep all day on Sunday.
W:Oh, not all day.Don’t you have something special that you want to do on Sunday?
M:We talked about going to that new movie.
W:Oh, yes!We can go in the evening.There are some new paintings in museum that I want to take a look at in the afternoon.
M:It sounds like a busy weekend.
W:Our weekends are always busy.But that’s why in New York there is always so much to do!
14.What will they do on Saturday night?
A.Have a picnic.
B.Dance in the home of Mark and Mary.
C.Have dinner with Mark and Mary.
15.What time will they go to see the new movie?
A.On Sunday evening.
B.On Sunday afternoon.
C.On Sunday morning.
16.What will they not do in the weekend?
A.Seeing paintings.
B.Riding bikes.
C.Taking pictures.
听第10段材料,回答第17~20题。
Good evening.It’s 11∶15…and it’s time for the Olympic Report.Our report tonight is coming live by satellite from the Olympic Games.
Swimming Good evening.Well, today’s most important event was certain the women’s 200-meter freestyle.The American, Doris Kennedy, was first and got the gold medal.She swam 200 meters in a new world record time of minute 58 seconds.The USA won two gold medals yesterday, and three the day before, so in the first three days they’ve won six gold medals.
Gymnastics Here we are in the Olympic Gymnasium.Olga Ivanovna, the fifteen-year-old Russian gymnast, has just finished her performance.We’re waiting for the results now.And here’s the result!She’s got an average of 9.5 points.That’s the best score today!
17.Where did the man send his Olympic Report?
A.From the USA.
B.From where the Olympic Games were held.
C.From the broadcast station.
18.How many gold medals did the Americans get in swimming in the first three days?
A.Three.
B.Five.
C.Six.
19.Who got the best score in gymnastics that night?
A.An American gymnast.
B.A Russian gymnast.
C.A Romanian gymnast.
20.Which is right according to the passage?
A.The time for the Olympic Report is 11∶50 pm.
B.The time for the Olympic Report is 11∶15 am.
C.An American swimmer got the first gold medal in the women’s 200-meter freestyle.
听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
W:I have had four colds this winter and I think I am catching another.
M:I have only had half that many, but my wife has had six.
1.How many colds has the man had?
A.Eight.
B.Two.
C.Four.
M:Sorry.I have forgotten Mary’s address.
W:You forgot again! It’s 1646 Garden Street.
2.What’s Mary’s address?
A.1664 Garden Street.
B.1664 Guard Street.
C.1646 Garden Street.
W:Ten dollars’ worth of stamps, please.
M:With pleasure.Would you like to mail something?
W:Not now, thanks.Here is ten dollars.
3.What does the woman want to do?
A.To buy some stamps.
B.To mail something.
C.To mail some letters.
M:Hello, Della.You’re a bit late today.
W:Yes, Mr.White.I’m sorry,…er…I forgot my book and I…went…
M:You went back for it?
W:Yes.
M:You shouldn’t have gone back for it.You could have shared one.Della, sit down now.
4.What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?
A.Boss and secretary.
B.Teacher and student.
C.Librarian and borrower.
M:What did you think of Dennis?
W:Which one was Dennis? Was he the one who played the piano?
5.What do we learn from the conversation?
A.Dennis was a piano player.
B.The woman didn’t know the pianist, but she knew Dennis.
C.The woman didn’t know who Dennis was.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6~8题。
M:Alice, it’s almost vacation time.Have you found a summer job yet?
W:I think I can work at the boy’s camp where I worked last summer.But camp jobs don’t pay much.
M:I can get a job at the Friendship Hotel.A friend of mine was a waiter there last summer.The pay was not good, but he got lose of tips.
W:A friend of my sister’s did that one summer.
M:What I want is a job outside.After sitting in college classes all winter, I’d like a job in the open air.
W:The high school kids earn a lot of money every summer cutting grass.My brother is only fourteen, but he gets five dollars every time he cuts someone’s grass.It only takes him an hour.
M:That’s pretty good.I used to cut grass when I was in high school.But now I think I might work for a road-building company, or something like that.
W:It would be good experience.You could learn a lot.
6.What was the woman speaker?
A.A college student.
B.A middle school student.
C.A housewife.
7.What kind of job would the woman like to do?
A.Housework.
B.Office work.
C.Work in the open air.
8.What job might the woman finally take?
A.Working for a road-building company.
B.Cutting grass.
C.Typing letters in the office.
听第7段材料,回答第9~11题。
W:Hello, 577618.
M:Hello! Could I speak to Tom?
W:I’m sorry he’s out.He’s at the cinema at the moment.
M:Is that Mrs.Brown?
W:Yes, this is Tom’s Mother.Do you have anything important to tell Tom? Can I take a message for him?
M:Sure.This is Bill.We’re going to have a picnic next Sunday.Please ask him to bring some delicious food along.
W:OK.I’ll leave the message on his desk.
M:Thanks a lot.Bye!
W:Bye.
9.Where is Tom now?
A.In the school.
B.In a restaurant.
C.At the cinema.
10.Who answers the telephone?
A.Mrs.Brown, Tom’s sister.
B.Mrs.Brown, Tom’s mother.
C.Mrs.Black, Tom’s aunt.
11.What does Bill want Tom to do?
A.Bring some food for the picnic.
B.Bring some toys for the game.
C.Bring some toys for the trip.
听第8段材料,回答第12~14题。
W:What was the party like last night, Jack?
M:Not bad at all, thanks.Why didn’t you come?
W:Well I couldn’t get away from work early.And when I got home.I had a headache, so I had to go straight to bed, but I was over-tired because I wasn’t able to get to sleep for hours.
M:Why didn’t you take some medicine?
W:I don’t like to.I used to take medicine when I had to work overtime, you know.
M:Do you still drink coffee at night?
W:No.But now, I like to drink tea.
M:That’s bad.You must stop it.
12.How was the party like last night?
A.It was good.
B.It failed completely.
C.It was dull.
13.Why couldn’t the woman go to the party last night?
A.Because she wasn’t feeling well.
B.Because she forgot the date.
C.Because she disliked it.
14.What did she drink at night recently?
A.Beer.
B.Coffee.
C.Tea.
听第9段材料,回答第15~17题。
M:How do you do?
W:How do you do?
M:Would you please tell me where you are from?
W:I am from Greece.
M:It’s a beautiful place isn’t it.I hope I’ll go there some day.
W:You are welcome to our country.
M:What’s the climate like in your country?
W:It’s very pleasant.
M:What’s the weather like in spring?
W:In March, it is often windy.It’s always warm in April and May.
M:It’s very hot in summer, isn’t it?
W:Yes, in June, July and August, the sun shines every day.
M:What’s the weather like in autumn?
W:It’s always warm in September and October.It’s often cold in November and it rains sometimes.
M:Is it very cold in winter?
W:Yes, it is.It snows sometimes.
M:I see.
15.What’s the weather like in Greece?
A.Pleasant.
B.Terrible.
C.Neither good nor bad.
16.What’s the weather like in spring?
A.The sun shines every day.
B.It’s often windy in March and always warm in April and May.
C.It’s always warm and never rains.
17.What’s the relationship between the man and the woman?
A.Husband and wife.
B.Friends.
C.A Greek and a stranger.
听第10段材料,回答第18~20题。
Not long ago, Charles White and his family decided to do some spring housecleaning.Sorting through their possessions, they came up with some 1500 old, unwanted items-chairs, warm rugs, lamps, dishes, books, used clothes and all sorts of other things they no longer needed.The Whites decided to do what a lot of other Americans are doing these days-have a “Garage sale”.They posted homemade signs throughout the neighborhood, ran an advertisement in the local newspaper, then sent out the collection of unwanted objects on the front yard of their suburban home in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, and waited to see if anyone would come.The Whites needn’t have worried, eager buyers bought all but 50 or so of the items in one weekend, leaving the family $442 richer.
Garage sale, yard sale, basement sale-whatever they’re called and wherever they’re held, Americans are having them in ever-increasing numbers.
18.What did the Whites do before they had the garage sale?
A.They went shopping.
B.They did some housecleaning and sorted the possessions.
C.They made a wonderful picnic in their hometown.
19.Which of the following is not mentioned in the talking?
A.The Whites do not need to worry their “garage sale”.
B.American did not enjoy such sales.
C.The Whites advertised their garage sale.
20.How much money did the Whites make?
A.$440.
B.$441.
C.$442.
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