1、阅读理解AHave you ever been given something you dont like or doesnt fit, but you dont want to hurt the feelings of the person who thinks about you? Youre not alone. Everyone has received an unwanted gift at least once in his or her life. That doesnt mean the item is bad or useless. It simply means that
2、it doesnt work for you.If you find yourself with something nice but that doesnt fit into your lifestyle, consider regifting it. Before you do that, make sure you understand the manners of this practice that is more and more common as people find it difficult to make ends meet to a great extent.There
3、 are specific things you should do to an item. Failure to do any of them may create an awkward situation. You never have to lie about what you are doing, but you dont want to be in the position of having to explain anything. For example, remove the original wrapping paper and rewrap it in your own;
4、make sure the box is in good condition so the item doesnt appear used; check the item and make sure there are no cards or names on the packaging; inspect the item and make sure it is in excellent condition.When you get ready for regifting, consider having a white_elephant gift exchange for your next
5、 celebration. This removes all the embarrassment of being caught regifting because thats the whole purpose of the event. In order to prevent hurting feelings, provide everyone with a guest list and ask them not to bring anything given by the people on that list.本文为说明文。在日常生活中每个人都会收到自己不想要的礼物，并不是说礼物不好或
6、没用，而是不适合你。本文告诉你利用“礼物转让”的方法来解决这个问题。1Why does the author begin the passage with a question?ATo share a hot phenomenon.BTo introduce the following part.CTo ask for readers answers.DTo point out a common opinion.解析：推理判断题。根据第一段中Have you ever been given something you dont like or doesnt fit, but you dont
7、want to hurt the feelings of the person who thinks about you? Youre not alone. Everyone has received an unwanted gift at least once in his or her life.可知作者用一个问题开头是为了介绍下面的内容。故选B。答案：B2What most contributes to the growing regifting?APeoples lack of money.BPeoples dislike of the gifts.CPeoples reduced d
8、esire for gifts.DPeoples understanding of its manners.解析：推理判断题。根据第二段第二句Before you do that, make sure you understand the manners of this practice that is more and more common as people find it difficult to make ends meet to a great extent.可知，人们缺钱会导致“礼物转送”的增长。故选A。答案：A3Whats mainly talked about in Para
9、graph 3?AWhat to do before regifting.BHow to make use of unwanted gifts.CWhat kind of gifts to be regifted.DWhy regifting can cause embarrassment.解析：段落大意题。根据第三段第一句There are specific things you should do to an item.可知，本段讲述的是“礼物转送”前应该做什么。故选A。答案：A4What does the underlined phrase in the last paragraph m
10、ean?ASuitable but valueless.BExpensive and useful.CPackaged and invaluable. DNice but unsuitable.解析：词义猜测题。根据第二段第一句If you find yourself with something nice but that doesnt fit into your lifestyle, consider regifting it.和最后一段第二句This removes all the embarrassment of being caught regifting because thats
11、 the whole purpose of the event.可知，画线部分是指转让“好但不适合你的礼物”。故选D。答案：DBThe biggest challenge faced by travelers, especially those who love to have a backpacking trip is how to make sure a steady supply of clean clothes. Now, owing to a great invention called Scrubba Wash Pack, that worry may be a thing of
12、the past.The portable washing machine(便携式洗衣机) was invented by Ash Newland in 2010, while he was planning to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. Struck by the limited packing space, he got inspiration from traditional washboards to create a bag that could be used to clean clothes. Then he gave up his career as a
13、lawyer and paid attention to perfecting the bags design. By 2012, the bag was ready for the public. It weighed only 180 grams and required very little storage space, making it perfect for anyone wishing to travel light.Not surprisingly, the bag which was worth 45 dollars was an instant hit with trav
14、elers, university students and even passengers. Nevertheless, Newland was not satisfied. He still saw a disadvantage with his inventiondirty clothes had to be carried around in a separate bag! The recently introduced Scrubba Wash Pack solves that problem.In order to make the pack active, dirty cloth
15、es are placed inside the bag along with two or three liters of water. The bag is then shut tightly to ensure all air is squeezed out. After a quick wash, they are clean and ready to be dried. According to Newland, the pack can clean anything from jeans to smelly socks! Whats even more amazing is tha
16、t with a capacity to hold 13 liters of water, it can be used to wash more clothes at a time.The best part is that the 99dollar pack that will be available for sale later this year, only weighs 300 grams and is completely foldable, making it easy to store when its not in use. With the Scrubba Wash Pa
17、ck, wandering through foreign cities searching for a washing shop, or paying for washing machines may soon be a thing of the past!本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了Ash Newland发明了一种便携式洗衣机，这对旅行者，尤其是喜欢背包旅行的人来说，是一个好消息。5What led Ash Newland to create the Scrubba Wash Pack?AHis job requirements. BA traditional washboard.CHis
18、 interest in invention. DHis personal experience.解析：细节理解题。根据第二段的前两句，尤其是第二句Struck by the limited packing space, he got inspiration from traditional washboards to create a bag that could be used to clean clothes. (被有限的包装空间所启发，他从传统的洗衣板中得到灵感，想创造一个可以用来清洗衣服的袋子。)可知Ash Newland的个人经历使其有了创造Scrubba Wash Pack的想法
19、，故D选项正确。答案：D6Why wasnt Ash Newland satisfied with his former invention?AClothes couldnt be washed well.BThe invention was not so convenient.CThe bag couldnt contain enough water.DThe cost of the invention was very high.解析：细节理解题。根据第三段的Nevertheless, Newland was not satisfied. He still saw a disadvanta
20、ge with his inventiondirty clothes had to be carried around in a separate bag! 可知他认为他的发明有一个缺点脏衣服必须放在一个单独的袋子里随身携带，所以他认为他先前的发明不太方便，故选择B选项。答案：B7It can be inferred that the improved Scrubba Wash Pack _.Aturns to be much environmentally friendlierBwill replace the traditional washing machinesCwill be wid
21、ely used by more travelers in the futureDcan make more people travel a long distance解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段的With the Scrubba Wash Pack, wandering through foreign cities searching for a washing shop, or paying for washing machines may soon be a thing of the past! (带着Scrubba Wash Pack，在外国城市里来回寻找洗衣店，或者购买洗衣机，可能
22、很快就会成为过去！)可推知Scrubba Wash Pack将在未来被更多的旅行者广泛使用，故选择C选项。答案：C8What is the best title of this passage?AA thing of the past: Travelers worry of washing clothesBThe Scrubba Wash PackA bag free of washingCThe development of a great inventionDHow to design a new pack for travelers解析：标题判断题。根据文章第一段和最后一段，可知旅行者担心洗衣服的问题即将成为过去，故选择A选项。答案：A