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(2015·江苏省部分重点中学5月模拟)Sarah found it extremely disturbing that her 13yearold girl Julie was totally unhappy with her birthday gift. This particular dress was black in color with white dots all over. It was beautiful and Sarah thought that it would make Julie look pretty with her hair tied up as a bun (圆发髻) and blackcolored kitten heels (方锥矮跟鞋) to go with it.
She expected Julie to give her one of the best hugs after seeing that dress but she was greatly disappointed. Not only did Julie not like the dress but she also gave a remark, “Mom, don’t you know I am not a baby anymore?” Sarah replied ，“Of course, you are not a baby and this dress will make you look so much mature.” But Julie just made a face and shut herself in her room, for that 13yearold, her birthday party was ruined.
After a few hours when Sarah agreed to go out for shopping with Julie, she was quite surprised at what Julie picked up. She wanted to buy a pinkcolored pleated skirt (百褶裙) around 4 inches above her knees, an offtheshoulder (露肩型) whitecolored top along with a black waist length jacket which covered her arms only till her elbows. Sarah realized why Julie was so mad at her choice. Julie simply wished to be dressed like a grownup and white dots made her look like a small girl. She was probably growing up and wanted to make a statement on her birthday party with a boldness (大胆) of a smartlooking young girl.
There is nothing wrong with Julie. Kids are being surrounded by fashion icons everywhere in magazines, on television, on the Internet and in newspapers. They have started understanding what really makes sense when it comes to looking good and being kids they love to experiment; they love to try out different clothes so that they can choose their own styles.
Girls? and boys? designer clothes provide sufficient variety not only at the stores but also at online stores, which is easier for parents to understand how their kids? choices are changing. Kids of this generation demand fashion because they understand it.
1.Julie felt so disappointed because________.
A.the dress her mother bought for her was not beautiful at all
B.her mother didnt buy her desired dress
C.her mother didnt allow her to buy her dress on her own
D.the dress her mother bought didnt suit her
2.What did Sarah realize when she went shopping with her daughter?
A.Julie meant to fascinate the boys.
B.Julie wanted to dress like an adult.
C.Julie had become an adult already.
D.Julie fell in love with a boy.
3.How did Julie feel on her 13th birthday party according to the passage?
A.Happy. B.Depressed.
C.Disappointed. D.Puzzled.
4.What does the author think of childrens choices?
A.They are influenced negatively by the media.
B.They are difficult to understand.
C.They are normal and parents should support their choices.
D.They are unhealthy and parents should forbid these ideas.
5.What is the best title of the passage?
A.Changing fashion for kids
B.Improper ideas among kids
C.Fashion changes fast
D.The effects of the media
B
(2015·镇江高三第二次调研)
CUYAHOGA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Bay Village Branch, 502 Cahoon Road, 4408716392.
●The Egyptian Pyramids, 7 pm，Sept.19.Join us as Don King, a longtime student of Egyptology, discusses the pyramids and presents the possible theories of the construction, design and mysteries surrounding these ancient wonders.
●Join us as local Bay Village resident，Tom Bell，discusses his book My Dad is a Freak：a Memoir,7 pm Sept.27. Fairview Park Branch, 21255 Lorain Road, 4403334700 or cuyahogalibrary.org.●Dress for Success,7 pm，Sept.19.First impressions count.Some job recruiters (招聘人员)use appearance to determine selfesteem, respect，confidence and organizational skills.Learn how to dress to emphasize your strengths and improve your employability.Registration required.
●Music Study Groups,1：15 pm2：45 pm，Wednesdays，Sept.19Nov.28.Explore current concert music performed by The Cleveland Orchestra at Severance Hall through informal lectures and listening.Classes are designed for both new and experienced music lovers and are led by Dr Rose Breckenridge.
●Practical Herbs, 7 pm, Oct.3.Famous doctor Sarah Hurt will talk about growing，drying and storing herbs and how to use them.Registration required. North Olmsted Branch,27403. Lorain Road,4407776211 or cuyahogalibrary.org.
●Job Club, 1：30 pm3 pm, Tuesdays.Join Jim Hansen for helpful tips on resumes, job search strategies and interviewing.Anyone who is job hunting or looking to change careers is welcome.
●War of 1812,7 am8：45 am, Sept.19.This year marks the 200th anniversary.Professor Catherine Rokicky from Cuyahoga Community College will give a presentation about the war.Registration required. Olmsted Falls Library,7850 Main St.，Olmsted Falls,4402351150 or cuyahogalibrary.org.
●Family Storytime,7 pm7：30 pm，Wednesdays，through Nov.27.Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and a story or two.For children ages birth through 8 with their caregivers.
●Huntington Practice SAT Test,10 am1pm, Sept.15.Follow up, 4 pm5pm, Sept.26.Get ready for college by taking a practice SAT exam.Discuss strategies to improve your score, and get tips on preparing for the real exam.Registration required.
6.There are many activities for you to choose on Sept.19 EXCEPT ________.
A.listening to a speech which is about the war
B.attending a discussion about ancient Egyptian pyramids
C.attending a programme about how to reduce exam anxiety
D.learning about how to leave a good first impression on others
7.In order to help yourself find a new job soon, youd better go to ________.
A.Bay Village Branch and Fairview Park Branch
B.North Olmsted Branch and Olmsted Falls Library
C.Fairview Park Branch and North Olmsted Branch
D.Fairview Park Branch and Olmsted Falls Library
8.It is learned from the passage that ________.
A.all the events mentioned in the passage require registration
B.both Don King and Catherine Rokicky are college professors
C.you can choose to take part in all the mentioned events in the afternoon
D.you can enjoy music classes for more than one month in Fairview Park Branch
