Passage One
So great is our passion for doing things for ourselves, that we are becoming increasingly less dependent on specialized labor. No one can plead ignorance of a subject any longer, for there are countless do-it-yourself publications. Armed with the fight tools and materials, newly-weds gaily embark on the task of decorating their own homes. Men of all ages spend fours of their leisure time installing their own fireplaces, laying-out their own gardens; building garages and making furniture. Some really keen enthusiasts go so far as to build their own record players and radio transmitters. Shops cater for the do-it-yourself craze not only by running special advisory services for novices, but by offering consumers bits and pieces which they can assemble at home. Such things provide an excellent outlet for pent-up creative energy, but unfortunately not all of us are born handyman.
Wives tend to believe that their husbands are infinitely resourceful an
A. ail of the men are born skilled workmen
B. all of the men are not created clever with the hands
C. none of the men are born capable of doing things for oneself
D. only husbands are created clever with the hands
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Traveling with Trafalgar can save you up to 40% when compared with traveling inde- pendently. We can find you the right hotels, restaurants, and our charges include entrance fees, tolls (道路通行费), etc. Because we’re the largest touring company with great buying power, we can pass on our savings to you.
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Because we truly are global, you will travel with English-speaking people from around the world, and that leads to life-long friendships.
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We provide ma
A. at the hotels
B. at the airport
C. by telephone
D. on the website
Every year, our school has a dance for all the students. It’s a little funny seeing friends in clean shoes and trousers or colorful (1) , instead of the usual school uniform.
Most of us think the dance is great (2) even the teachers enjoy being there. (3) , two weeks ago someone said that there would be no (4) band this year— only CDs. "I don’t (5) it!" Amy cried out during the lunch break.
"Someone said the school couldn’t (6) a band, and they think it’s too noisy anyway, "added Daniel.
"Well, I don’t think it’s (7) enough without a band!" declared Angela, "and I’m going to see what can be done. "
Angela was as good as her (8) . In the afternoon she went to see the school headmaster who agreed to give the (9) some more tho
A. task
B. business
C. exercise
D. duty
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