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  “Everybody loves a bargain.” One person's useless, ugly, or broken object can be another person's bargain.That is why so many Americans do not throw things away.They put them outside their houses.They put on a “For Sale” sign.And, as simple as that, they have a yard sale.

  The sellers put a paid announcement(付费通告)in a local newspaper.It tells when and where the yard sale will take place.These sales are very popular during weekends in spring, summer, and autumn.Early in the morning, all the things to be sold are carried out of the house.Then they sit all day in the sunlight-like tired guests at a party-waiting for someone to take them home.

  Just about anything can be sold at a yard sale.Sometimes, there are more clothes than anything else.Cooking equipment is also popular.So are old toys, tools, books, tables and chairs.Then there are objects called “white elephants”.A white elephant is something you think is extremely ugly or useless.It may be an electric light shaped like a fish.You feel a sharp pain whenever you look at it.To someone else, however, it might be a thing of beauty and joy.

  Some people go to yard sales to find a special thing that they collect.It may be old toy trains, for example, or painting of dogs.Experts say more Americans are collecting old things now than ever before.Most people who go to yard sales, however, are not looking for anything special.They might buy an object simply because it costs so little.They enjoy negotiating(谈判)over prices, even if they really do not need the object.Later, they may hold their own yard to sell all the things they have bought.

(1)

What kind of things will go to a yard sale?

[  ]

A.

Cheap and ugly things.

B.

Things people no longer use.

C.

Things out of season.

D.

Things of great value.

(2)

A white elephant refers to ________.

[  ]

A.

something that can cause a feeling of pain

B.

something disliked by the owners while appreciated by others

C.

something sold at the lowest prices

D.

a toy shaped like a fish

(3)

Most people go to yard sales to ________.

[  ]

A.

find valuable paintings

B.

look for something special

C.

find a bargain

D.

kill their time

(4)

Which of the following is NOT true about a yard sale?

[  ]

A.

It may not be held when the weather is very cold.

B.

It can last for a whole day.

C.

It is usually held with a party.

D.

It is held outdoors.

(5)

We can infer from the last paragraph that ________.

[  ]

A.

people may find something of great value on a yard sale

B.

yard sales only attract those who have a low income

C.

things on a yard sale can cost people a lot

D.

most people don’t want to go to yard sales.

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  “Everybody loves a bargain.” Is a well-known saying.One person’s useless, ugly, or broken object can be another person’s bargain.That is why so many Americans do not throw things away.They put them outside their house.They put on a "For Sale" sign.And, as simple as that, they have a yard sale.

  The sellers put a paid announcement in a local newspaper.It tells when and where the yard sale will take place.These sales are very popular during weekends in spring, summer, and autumn.

  Early in the morning, all the things to be sold are carried out of the house.Then they sit all day in the sunlight-like tired guests at a party-waiting for someone to take them home.

  Just about anything can be sold at a yard sale.Sometimes, there are more clothes than anything else.Cooking equipment is also popular.So are old toys, tools, books, tables, and chairs.Then there are objects called "white elephants." A white elephant is something you think is extremely ugly or useless.It may be an electric light shaped like a fish.You feel a sharp pain whenever you look at it.To someone else, however, it might be a thing of beauty and joy.

  Some people go to yard sales to find a special thing that they collect.It may be old toy trains, for example, or paintings of dogs.Experts say more Americans are collecting old things now than ever before.Most people who go to yard sales, however, are not looking for anything special.They might buy an object simply because it costs so little.They enjoy negotiating over prices, even if they really do not need the object.Later, they may hold their own yard sale to sell all the things they have bought.

(1)

What kind of things will go to a yard sale?

[  ]

A.

Cheap and ugly things.

B.

Things people no longer use.

C.

Things out of season.

D.

Things of great value.

(2)

A white elephant refers to ________.

[  ]

A.

something that can cause n feeling of pain

B.

something disliked by the owners while appreciated by others

C.

something sold at the lowest price

D.

a toy shaped like a fish

(3)

Most people go to yard sales to ________.

[  ]

A.

find Valuable paintings

B.

look for something special

C.

find a bargain

D.

kill their time

(4)

Which of the following is NOT true about a yard sale?

[  ]

A.

It may not be held when the weather is very cold.

B.

It can last for a whole day.

C.

It is usually held with a party.

D.

It is held outdoors.

(5)

We can infer from the last paragraph that ________.

[  ]

A.

people may find something of great value on a yard sale

B.

yard sales only attract those who have a low income

C.

things on a yard sale can cost people a lot

D.

most people who go to yard sales want to make money

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Would you like to be a king or queen? To have people waiting on you hand and foot? Many Americans experience this royal treatment every day. How? By being customers. The American idea of customer service is to make each customer the center of attention. Need proof? Just listen to the commercials. Most of them sound like the McDonald’s ad: “We do it all for you.” Actually, not all stores in America roll out the red carpet for their customers. But wherever you go, good customer service means making customers feel special.
People going shopping in America can expect to be treated with respect from the very beginning. Most places don’t have a “furniture street” or a “computer road” which allow you to compare prices easily. Instead, people often “let their fingers do the walking” through the store hot lines. From the first “hello”, customers receive a satisfying response to their questions. This initial contact can help them decide where to shop.
When customers get to the store, they are treated as honored guests. Customers don’t usually find store clerks sitting around watching TV or playing cards. Instead, the clerks greet them warmly and offer to help them find what they want. In most stores, the clear signs that label each department make shopping a breeze. Customers usually don’t have to ask how much items cost, since prices are clearly marked. And unless they’re at a flea market or a yard sale, they don’t bother trying to bargain.
When customers are ready to check out, they find the nearest and shortest checkout lane. But as Murphy’s Law would have it, whichever lane they get in, all the other lanes will move faster. Good stores open new checkout lanes when the lanes get too long. Some even offer express lanes for customers with 10 items or less. After they pay for their purchases, customers receive a smile and a warm “thank you” from the clerk. Many stores even allow customers to take their shopping carts out to the parking lot. That way, they don’t have to carry heavy bags out to the car.
【小题1】 By quoting (引用) the McDonald’s ad: “We do it all for you”, the author intends to_______.

A.suggest that customers believe what commercials say deeply
B.show readers the American idea on good customer service
C.express all the stores pay much attention to the customers
D.persuade readers to choose the stores with ads correctly
【小题2】In the USA, what may you do at first if you want to do some shopping?
A.To visit a professional street with lots of similar stores.
B.To compare prices in many shops in the same street.
C.To make phone calls and get better shopping choices.
D.To receive other customers’ answers to the questions.
【小题3】The underlined words “a breeze” in Para.3 most probably means _________.
A.an easy jobB.a trouble  C.a funny thing  D.a boring task
【小题4】Which of the followings shows American stores offer convenience to customers in this passage?
A.The store clerks don’t usually sit around watching TV or playing cards.
B.Some stores offer price bargain to the customers like a yard sale.
C.The clerks give customers a smile and a warm “thank you” after paying.
D.Some stores open new checkout lanes when the lanes are crowded.
【小题5】Which of the following can be the best title of this passage?
A.Customer Service in AmericaB.Excellent Stores in America
C.Shopping Rules in AmericaD.Being King or Queen in America

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Would you like to be a king or queen? To have people waiting on you hand and foot? Many Americans experience this royal treatment every day. How? By being customers. The American idea of customer service is to make each customer the center of attention. Need proof? Just listen to the commercials. Most of them sound like the McDonald’s ad: “We do it all for you.” Actually, not all stores in America roll out the red carpet for their customers. But wherever you go, good customer service means making customers feel special.

People going shopping in America can expect to be treated with respect from the very beginning. Most places don’t have a “furniture street” or a “computer road” which allow you to compare prices easily. Instead, people often “let their fingers do the walking” through the store hot lines. From the first “hello”, customers receive a satisfying response to their questions. This initial contact can help them decide where to shop.

When customers get to the store, they are treated as honored guests. Customers don’t usually find store clerks sitting around watching TV or playing cards. Instead, the clerks greet them warmly and offer to help them find what they want. In most stores, the clear signs that label each department make shopping a breeze. Customers usually don’t have to ask how much items cost, since prices are clearly marked. And unless they’re at a flea market or a yard sale, they don’t bother trying to bargain.

When customers are ready to check out, they find the nearest and shortest checkout lane. But as Murphy’s Law would have it, whichever lane they get in, all the other lanes will move faster. Good stores open new checkout lanes when the lanes get too long. Some even offer express lanes for customers with 10 items or less. After they pay for their purchases, customers receive a smile and a warm “thank you” from the clerk. Many stores even allow customers to take their shopping carts out to the parking lot. That way, they don’t have to carry heavy bags out to the car.

By quoting (引用) the McDonald’s ad: “We do it all for you”, the author intends to_______.

A. suggest that customers believe what commercials say deeply

B. show readers the American idea on good customer service

C. express all the stores pay much attention to the customers

D. persuade readers to choose the stores with ads correctly

In the USA, what may you do at first if you want to do some shopping?

A. To visit a professional street with lots of similar stores.

B. To compare prices in many shops in the same street.

C. To make phone calls and get better shopping choices.

D. To receive other customers’ answers to the questions.

The underlined words “a breeze” in Para.3 most probably means _________.

A. an easy job   B. a trouble             C. a funny thing       D. a boring task

Which of the followings shows American stores offer convenience to customers in this passage?

A. The store clerks don’t usually sit around watching TV or playing cards.

B. Some stores offer price bargain to the customers like a yard sale.

C. The clerks give customers a smile and a warm “thank you” after paying.

D. Some stores open new checkout lanes when the lanes are crowded.

Which of the following can be the best title of this passage?

A. Customer Service in America                     B. Excellent Stores in America

C. Shopping Rules in America                           D. Being King or Queen in America

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Would you like to be a king or queen? To have people waiting on you hand and foot? Many Americans experience this royal treatment every day. How? By being customers. The American idea of customer service is to make each customer the center of attention. Need proof? Just listen to the commercials. Most of them sound like the McDonald’s ad: “We do it all for you.” Actually, not all stores in America roll out the red carpet for their customers. But wherever you go, good customer service means making customers feel special.

People going shopping in America can expect to be treated with respect from the very beginning. Most places don’t have a “furniture street” or a “computer road” which allow you to compare prices easily. Instead, people often “let their fingers do the walking” through the store hot lines. From the first “hello”, customers receive a satisfying response to their questions. This initial contact can help them decide where to shop.

When customers get to the store, they are treated as honored guests. Customers don’t usually find store clerks sitting around watching TV or playing cards. Instead, the clerks greet them warmly and offer to help them find what they want. In most stores, the clear signs that label each department make shopping a breeze. Customers usually don’t have to ask how much items cost, since prices are clearly marked. And unless they’re at a flea market or a yard sale, they don’t bother trying to bargain.

When customers are ready to check out, they find the nearest and shortest checkout lane. But as Murphy’s Law would have it, whichever lane they get in, all the other lanes will move faster. Good stores open new checkout lanes when the lanes get too long. Some even offer express lanes for customers with 10 items or less. After they pay for their purchases, customers receive a smile and a warm “thank you” from the clerk. Many stores even allow customers to take their shopping carts out to the parking lot. That way, they don’t have to carry heavy bags out to the car.

1. By quoting (引用) the McDonald’s ad: “We do it all for you”, the author intends to_______.

A. suggest that customers believe what commercials say deeply

B. show readers the American idea on good customer service

C. express all the stores pay much attention to the customers

D. persuade readers to choose the stores with ads correctly

2. In the USA, what may you do at first if you want to do some shopping?

A. To visit a professional street with lots of similar stores.

B. To compare prices in many shops in the same street.

C. To make phone calls and get better shopping choices.

D. To receive other customers’ answers to the questions.

3. The Underlined words “a breeze” in Para.3 most probably means _________.

A. an easy job    B. a trouble      C. a funny thing      D. a boring task

4. Which of the followings shows American stores offer convenience to customers in this passage?

A. The store clerks don’t usually sit around watching TV or playing cards.

B. Some stores offer price bargain to the customers like a yard sale.

C. The clerks give customers a smile and a warm “thank you” after paying.

D. Some stores open new checkout lanes when the lanes are crowded.

 

 

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