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1、高考英语冲刺阅读理解专项 50-14A The practice of swapping fashions has recently been attracting attention worldwide, particularly in Europe and the United States. This is an activity aimed at making more effective use of resources by providing a platform for people to exchange free of charge those fashion items
2、in their closets that they dont use anymore. In London, fashion swap events sponsored by the credit card company VISA focus on the swapping of specific brands. Japans first major fashion swap event, “xChange, was held in September in Tokyo. The xChange event is designed to exchange not only fishing
3、items but also information and feelings from the owners of the clothes, using what is called an “episode tag. Participants put tags on each of the items they bring and write their name and a bride episode about the items.For example, a tag of a white jacket read, “This is a gift from a friend, but i
4、ts just not my style. On a tag attached to a pair of red shoes, a person wrote. “These dont fit me anymore. I hope someone who loves red can use them. Just as shoppers check price tags, some people check the episode tags before making a selection, imagining who used to wear the item. The episode tag
5、s make people aware of the human connection by exchanging goods. Many participants say things like, “Im very lucky to get such lovely clothes for free, and “I was happy to see someone try on and choose what I brought here. Unwanted clothes for one person can be new and exciting for someone else. Bes
6、ides, xChange achieves close to a 100-percent reuse rate by donating leftover clothes to companies that reuse or recycle secondhand clothing. Anything they cannot use, they then donate to developing countries or reuse them as rags. Since , the xChange event has been held every two or three months in
7、 a different region of Japan, always attracting many participants. This success is probably because it is an active event that gives participants opportunities to enjoy fashion without increasing the impact on the environment. 1. Whats the main purpose of the fashion exchange?A. To attract peoples a
8、ttention. B. To make good use of resources.C. To get rid of unwanted clothes. D. To try to avoid buying new clothes. 答案解析：答案为B。 此题为细节题。由第一段第二句话 “This is an activity aimed at making more effective use of resources by可知，答案为B。2. What is special about an episode tag?A. It provides personal information o
9、f the owner. B. It is being attached by a price tag.C. It gives details of a fashion item. D. It includes brief information of the item and feelings of the owner.答案解析：答案为D。此题为词义推测题。由第二段 “The xChange event is designed to exchange not only fishing items but also information and feelings from the owner
10、s of the clothes, using what is called an “episode tag.可知，答案为D。3. That the xChange event has achieved success is probably because _.A. it donates secondhand clothing to developing countries B. it changes peoples way of consumingC. offers an example of enjoying fashion without damaging environmentD.
11、it shows fashion is the best policy for women 答案解析：答案为C。此题为细节题。由最后一段 “This success is probably because it is an active event that gives participants opportunities to enjoy fashion without increasing the impact on the environment.可知，答案为C。4. Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?
12、A. Fashion Exchange Concept Grows in Japan.B. xChange Environment Meets the Fashion Industry.C. The Global Rise of the Fashion Exchange. D. Join in xChange.答案解析：答案为A。此题为主旨大意题。由第二段 “Japans first major fashion swap event, xChange, was held in September in Tokyo. 可知，第一届Fashion Exchange在日本东京举办，后文对其进行了介绍
13、，最后一段照应文章的中心 “Since , the xChange event has been held every two or three months in a different region of Japan, always attracting many participants., 因此本文主要介绍Fashion Exchange在日本的盛行，尽管第一段提到Fashion Exchange在欧美受到了欢送，但这仅仅是Fashion Exchange的影响，故最正确标题为A。BI dont think comic book collector really applies to
14、me at all. Im probably more of a comic book appreciator. My interest has always been in what can be accomplished with the medium of visual story-telling. Im not sure exactly where this interest of mine came from. I do know that as a child, comic books allowed me to improve my reading skills. “The Mi
15、ghty Thor helped me develop an interest in old legends, and “Challengers of the Unknown got me crazy about science fiction. The combination of words and pictures was a perfect springboard for my childhood imagination. How does one learn to appreciate comic book art? There is a classic example that s
16、heds quite a bit of light on the subject. Writer Scott Macloud just explains what makes a comic book stand out in his best selling book Understanding Comics. The book, first published in 1994, has been translated into 13 languages and is practically a bible for students studying graphic illustration
17、 (图示说明) in novels. On the internet there are some cool comic book sites to be foundhundreds and hundreds of them as a matter of fact. More than a few are dedicated to super heroes and the like. But there are some choice sites that I would visit, because they provide some great resources that discuss
18、 the comic book as an art form. Noteworthy among them is a great article and interview at rcharvey. corn, which discusses the impact of several artists and writers in the field. I have a huge admiration for anyone who can produce comic stories that can make readers think, laugh and cry. Maybe make t
19、hem dream. Check it out. Spend two dollars on a comic book and read it with your children. Or better yet, search out some of the more “adult tides and read it for yourself. You may find yourself enjoying what you see and read. You may even find yourself wanting more. 1. What does the author mainly i
20、ntend to talk about in Paragraph 2?A. Influence of comic books on reading in childhood.B. Ways to improve ones reading skills.C. Subjects of comic books. D. Popularity of two comic books.答案解析：答案为A。此题为段落大意题。细读第二段可知 “Im not sure exactly where this interest of mine came from. I do know that as a child,
21、 comic books allowed me to improve my reading skills.为本段的中心句，后面的内容都是对此进行了解释说明，故答案为A。2. The underlined part sheds quite a bit of light on (Para3) means _.A. does a basic research on B. causes a fierce debate onC. provides new information on D. makes a quick survey on 答案解析：答案为C。此题为语义推断题。结合划线局部的后面两句话可知
22、，Writer Scott Macloud写了一本书，被翻译成13种语言，帮助学生理解漫画。划线局部的意思与C选项最接近。故答案为C。3. If you want to know a few good writers of comic books, you will probably _.A. read Understanding Comics B. visit wwwrcharveycornC. buy some comic books D. turn to comic story writers 答案解析：答案为B。此题为细节题。由第四段最后一句话 “Noteworthy among th
23、em is a great article and interview at rcharvey. corn, which discusses the impact of several artists and writers in the field.可知，答案为B。4. What does the author encourage people to do?A. Develop an interest in old legends and science fiction.B. Share a comic book with children.C. Produce some comic stories. D. Spend money and time appreciating comic books. 答案解析：答案为D。此题考查作者的态度观点。由最后一段 “Check it out. Spend two dollars on a comic book and read it with your children.可知，答案为D。