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Clothes are available at a price within most people’s reach. New clothes make the wearer feel good and show some degree of wealth to the outside world. Today it is the younger people who spend most money on clothes. Fashion is no longer for the upper classes and the rich. Young people from all social classes spend a lot of money on clothes. Some new fashions are started by working-class people who want to look different and feel important. They want people to look at them. 65. In the past, a person’s appearance could not tell other people about his ________. A. health B. diet C. occupation (职业) D. habits 66. The clothes people choose to wear tell us about their ________. A. education B. richness C. backgroundsD. hobby 67. A working-class person may start a new fashion because ________. A. she wants to draw the attention of other people B. she wants to look different and healthy C. she wants to show their wealth D. she wants to show their taste 68. Which of the following statements is NOT true? A. Expensive clothes look expensive and show the wearer is rich. B. Working-class people prefer clothes in bright colours because they lack colour in their lives. C. Today, it is still the upper class people who spend most money on clothes. D. Today, fashion is no longer for the upper classes and the rich. C Books for Children Fleabag and the Ring's End Beth Webb More stories of Fleabag, the talking cat—star of this wonderful set of 3 books. Ages 8—13, 208 pages, paper-back 07459 44116, ￡3.99The little White House Elizabeth Goudge A fairy tale and winner of the Carnegie Medal. Ages 8—12, 240 pages, paper-back 07459 45783, ￡4.99 My Very First Christmas Book Lois Rock and Alec Ayliffe A big, bright book, which presents the story simply, and delightfully for very young children. Ages 0—3, 12 pages, 200mmx200mm, board 07459 40560, ￡4.99First Festival: Christmas Lois Rock An all-in-one book to help grown-ups and children prepare their Christmas celebration together. Presents, activities and customs. Ages 5—8, 48 pages, 290mmx250mm, hardback 07459 39074, ￡8.99 Star of Wonder Pat Alexander A wonderful collection of Christmas stories and poems. Full of lively pages to read and enjoy. Ages 7—12, 224 pages, paperback 07459 39323, ￡4.99The Not-So-Wise Man Alan MacDonald and Andrew Rowland We all know about the 3 Wise Men who traveled to Bethlehem(伯利恒)and discovered the baby Jesus Christ. This is the tale of another one, who always missed the point. Ages 5—9, 32 pages, 270mm×210mm, hardback. 07459 38922, ￡8.99 69. If you want to make a Christmas plan together with your children, which book do you prefer? A. Star of WonderB. The Not-So-Wise Man C. First Festival: Christmas D. My Very First Christmas Book 70. Which number would you dial if you want to order a book for your 2-year-old child? A. 07459 40560. B. 07459 38922. C. 07459 45783. D. 07459 44116. 71. If your child wants to read stories of animals, whose book will be your choice? A. Pat Alexander.B. Beth Webb. C. Lois Rock.D. Elizabeth Goudge. D It was a Sunday morning, and I was in a terrible mood. Two of my friends had gone to the movies the night before and hadn’t invited me. I was in my room thinking of ways to make them sorry when my father came in. “Want to go for a ride, today, Beck? It’s a beautiful day.” “No! Leave me alone!” Those were the last words I said to him that morning. My friends called and invited me to go to the mall with them a few hours later. I forgot to be mad at them and went. I came home to find a note on the table. My mother put it where I would be sure to see it. “Dad has had an accident. Please meet us at Highland Park Hospital”. When I reached the hospital, my mother came out and told me my father’s injuries were extensive. “Your father told the driver to leave him alone and just call 911, thank God! If he had moved Daddy, there’s no telling what might have happened. A broken rib (肋骨) might have pierced (穿透) a lung....” (责任编辑：admin) |