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【题目】As prices and building costs keep rising, the DIY in big cities of China becomes more popular.

“We needed furniture for our living room,” says Li Ling, “and we just didn’t have enough money to buy it. So we decided to try making a few tables and chairs.” Li Ling got married six months ago, and like many young people these days, they tried their best to make a home by themselves because the cost of living is very high. Li Ling and his wife took a two-week course for 1280 yuan at a training school. Now they build all their furniture and make repairs around the house.

Mr. Wang has three boys and his wife has died. He has a job in a shoe making factory. Last month, he received a car repair bill for 900 yuan. “I was deeply upset about it. Now I've finished a car repair course. I should be able to fix the car by myself.”

Li Ling and Mr. Wang are not unusual people. Most families in our country are doing everything they can to save money so they can light the high cost of living. If you want to become a “do-it-yourselfer”, you can go to DIY classes. And for those who don't have time to take a course, there are books that tell you how you can do things yourselves.

【1】Why did Li Ling and his wife try to make a home by themselves?

A. Because of the high cost of living.

B. Because of a car repair bill.

C. Because of their hobbies.

D. Because of their much spare time.

【2】What course did Mr. Wang take?

A. A two-week course.B. A furniture repair course.

C. A shoe making course.D. A car repair course.

【3】According to the passage, which statement is TRUE?

A. Li Ling got married six weeks ago.

B. Mr. Wang and Li Ling are usual people.

C. The DIY in small cities in China becomes more popular.

D. Li Ling and his wife took a course for 1280 dollars at a training school.

【4】How many examples are given to prove the DIY becomes more popular?

A. None.B. One.C. Two.D. Three.

【5】If you have no time to take a course, what can you do?

A. Ask your neighbor for help.B. Look up information online.

C. Listen to the course on the radio.D. Buy some books about DIY.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】A

【2】D

【3】B

【4】C

【5】D

【解析】

本文叙述了随着物价和房价的上涨，在美国“自己动手”(DIY)的趋势也在继续增长。“文中罗斯夫妇交了280美元参加了一个为期两周的夜校学习。现在他们不光自己制作了全部的家具，还亲自动手进行家中所有的维修工作。如果你想成为一个“自己动手的人”，你可以参加一些DIY课程。对于那些没有时间听课的人来说，还有一些书会告诉你如何自己动手。

【1】细节理解题。根据John got married six months ago, and like many young people these days, they are struggling to make a home at a time when the cost of living is very high.因为生活费用高他们很难支付他们所需的东西，故选A

【2】细节理解题。根据原文Now I've finished a car repair course.可知王先生参加了汽车修理课，故选D。

【3】细节理解题。根据原文Li Ling and Mr. Wang are not unusual people. 李凌和王先生都是普通人。此句子使用了双重否定，双重否定表肯定意义，可知选项B的描述正确，故选B。

【4】细节理解题。文章的第二段和第三段分别列举了李凌夫妇和王先生两个例子，来说明DIY越来越受欢迎，故选C。

【5】细节理解题。根据文章最后一段And for those who don't have time to take a course, there are books that tell you how you can do things yourselves.可知对于那些没有时间上这门课的人，可以买些关于DIY的书，故选D。