I was standing outside my house, watching snow fall. “It's funny," I thought. After all ou
英语试题 05-07
I was standing outside my house, watching snow fall. “It's funny," I thought. After all our scientific revolutions, we still can't find a better method for keeping warm than wrapping ourselves in blankets. And that's because they are incredibly effective.
I have a giant coat and when I wear a sweater under it, I can be warm in any weather. When the Midwest hit — 40℃ several weeks ago, I put on a sweater, my coat, two pairs of wool socks and some heavy-duty gloves. I went for a walk and didn't feel cold.
And yet, I have many friends who tremble in their autumn coats all winter. When I try to explain the wonders of heavy winter coats, they don't believe me. They are accustomed to staying indoors. “If electricity disappeared, everyone in cold climates would freeze to death," they said, as if humans hadn't lived in the Arctic 10,000 years. " Wouldn't they just wear heavier coats and make fires?” I asked them.
It seems that people have forgotten that indoor heating isn't the only way to keep warm. They seem to think coats are nice, but not really that effective, so they buy fashionable autumn jackets instead of real coats. Then they spend all winter staying in heated places. Staying indoors all winter may be cozy, but it's not great for physical or psychological health. People who stay indoors miss out on exercise and sunlight, turning winter into a nightmare.
I feel a bit bad about using down to keep warm. But at least I have the comfort of know ing the whole bird is used—down is generally a byproduct of the food industry； the geese and ducks whose feathers I wear are sold and eaten. And I plan on wearing my coat for years, perhaps a lifetime. Granted, good quality winter coats are pricey. But they're much less expensive at second-hand stores. Besides, a good coat will last a lifetime, and many sellers, like Eddie Bauer will replace your coat for free if it wears out. My dad bought one such coat
decades ago and has been wearing free replacements ever since.
24. How does the author prefer to keep warm in cold weather?
A. By staying in a warm house. B. By wearing warm clothes.
C. By eating food rich in calories. D. By doing physical exercise.
25. What may the author's friends agree according to paragraph 3?
A. People don't make the best of electricity.
B. Coats are useful for living outside in winter.
C. Electricity is most widely used in our real life.
D. People couldn't survive without indoor heating.
26. What does the author think of her dad's coat?
A. It costs too much. B. It is of good quality.
C. It does save money. D. It is a real bargain.
,27. What is the purpose of this text?
A. To point out others' foolish ideas.
B. To recommend a way of keeping warm.
C. To advertise for a cheap and warm coat.
D. To introduce one of the author's experiences.
答案
I have a giant coat and when I wear a sweater under it, I can be warm in any weather. When the Midwest hit — 40℃ several weeks ago, I put on a sweater, my coat, two pairs of wool socks and some heavy-duty gloves. I went for a walk and didn't feel cold.
And yet, I have many friends who tremble in their autumn coats all winter. When I try to explain the wonders of heavy winter coats, they don't believe me. They are accustomed to staying indoors. “If electricity disappeared, everyone in cold climates would freeze to death," they said, as if humans hadn't lived in the Arctic 10,000 years. " Wouldn't they just wear heavier coats and make fires?” I asked them.
It seems that people have forgotten that indoor heating isn't the only way to keep warm. They seem to think coats are nice, but not really that effective, so they buy fashionable autumn jackets instead of real coats. Then they spend all winter staying in heated places. Staying indoors all winter may be cozy, but it's not great for physical or psychological health. People who stay indoors miss out on exercise and sunlight, turning winter into a nightmare.
I feel a bit bad about using down to keep warm. But at least I have the comfort of know ing the whole bird is used—down is generally a byproduct of the food industry； the geese and ducks whose feathers I wear are sold and eaten. And I plan on wearing my coat for years, perhaps a lifetime. Granted, good quality winter coats are pricey. But they're much less expensive at second-hand stores. Besides, a good coat will last a lifetime, and many sellers, like Eddie Bauer will replace your coat for free if it wears out. My dad bought one such coat
decades ago and has been wearing free replacements ever since.
24. How does the author prefer to keep warm in cold weather?
A. By staying in a warm house. B. By wearing warm clothes.
C. By eating food rich in calories. D. By doing physical exercise.
25. What may the author's friends agree according to paragraph 3?
A. People don't make the best of electricity.
B. Coats are useful for living outside in winter.
C. Electricity is most widely used in our real life.
D. People couldn't survive without indoor heating.
26. What does the author think of her dad's coat?
A. It costs too much. B. It is of good quality.
C. It does save money. D. It is a real bargain.
,27. What is the purpose of this text?
A. To point out others' foolish ideas.
B. To recommend a way of keeping warm.
C. To advertise for a cheap and warm coat.
D. To introduce one of the author's experiences.
答案
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