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What are some of steps a person can take to prevent his house from being broken into while he is away One step is to make sure that the house seems a lived-in one. Living room curtains should be pulled down only halfway. Bedrooms that usually have the curtains pulled down at night should be left down. Another is to make sure that all outside locks are the dead-bolt type (双保险). Still another is to leave several 100W lights burning and make sure that one is in the kitchen. Lights that turn on and off by themselves are the best. Then, too, it is a good idea to leave the radio turned on and set to a talking station. Any type of speaking makes a thief think twice before trying to enter. Finally, while away on holiday, make certain that the newspaper is stopped and that a trusted neighbor has been asked to pick up the mail. Thieves are especially quick to notice piled-up newspapers and overfilled mailboxes.

Why did the writer begin this passage with
A. Because he wanted to catch the reader’s attention.
B. Because he wanted to have the readers guess the answer before reading.
C. Because he wanted to sum up (概括) the topic of the passage.
D. Because he wanted to make the reader understand him better.

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What are some of steps a person can take to prevent his house from being broken into while he is away One step is to make sure that the house seems a lived-in one. Living room curtains should be pulled down only halfway. Bedrooms that usually have the curtains pulled down at night should be left down. Another is to make sure that all outside locks are the dead-bolt type (双保险). Still another is to leave several 100W lights burning and make sure that one is in the kitchen. Lights that turn on and off by themselves are the best. Then, too, it is a good idea to leave the radio turned on and set to a talking station. Any type of speaking makes a thief think twice before trying to enter. Finally, while away on holiday, make certain that the newspaper is stopped and that a trusted neighbor has been asked to pick up the mail. Thieves are especially quick to notice piled-up newspapers and overfilled mailboxes.
Why did the writer begin this passage with a ques
A. Because he wanted to catch the reader’s attention.
B. Because he wanted to have the readers guess the answer before reading.
C. Because he wanted to sum up (概括) the topic of the passage.
D. Because he wanted to make the reader understand him better.

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What are some of steps a person can take to prevent his house from being broken into while he is away One step is to make sure that the house seems a lived-in one. Living room curtains should be pulled down only halfway. Bedrooms that usually have the curtains pulled down at night should be left down. Another is to make sure that all outside locks are the dead-bolt type (双保险). Still another is to leave several 100W lights burning and make sure that one is in the kitchen. Lights that turn on and off by themselves are the best. Then, too, it is a good idea to leave the radio turned on and set to a talking station. Any type of speaking makes a thief think twice before trying to enter. Finally, while away on holiday, make certain that the newspaper is stopped and that a trusted neighbor has been asked to pick up the mail. Thieves are especially quick to notice piled-up newspapers and overfilled mailboxes.

The word "lived-in" in this passage means
A. left empty
B. lively and cheerful
C. now being used by people
D. put inside

[填空题]For what reason do some mothers take jobs
Because they have to dispose of their （）.

[单项选择]What will take place tomorrow
A. Patricia will describe her work history.
B. A public relations officer will be hired.
C. The last person will be interviewed.
D. The speakers will apply for employment.

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