Question

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