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题型:阅读选择 题类:常考题 难易度:普通

浙江省杭州市余杭区2016-2017学年九年级上学期英语期中考试试卷

阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项 A、B、C、D中选出最佳选项。

B

    "Face it, Andy. You sold your soul the day you put on that first pair of Jimmy Choo's." That line from the movie The Devil Wears Prada is an example showing how a shoemaker has become famous in the fashion world.

    Jimmy Choos (Zhou Yangjie) is a native Malaysian of Chinese origin (出身), born in 1961 into a family of shoemakers. He created his first pair of shoes at age 11. His family couldn't pay for his schooling, so he dropped out at a young age. He had to work with his father to support the family. But his dream to be a fashion designer never disappeared, so he did all he could to enter an art college and finally took up a position in the fashion world through his talent and willpower.

    Choo graduated from a college in London and had a small workshop there. He hit the international fashion scene when Vogue magazine described his designs in eight pages in 1988. His work was immediately popular and got love and support from Diana, Princess of Wales.

    Jimmy Choo shoes are known for their very high heels and pointed toes. However, he does some flats and lower-heeled shoes for other women. Choo co-founded Jimmy Choo Ltd. with Tamara Mellon, UK Vogue editor, but left the company in 2001.

    Jimmy Choo shops have opened around the world, so his designs are more accessible to those who want a designer shoe, and can afford his prices. Choo also has a website where shoppers can view his ready-to-wear designs. The brand of Jimmy Choo has been comparable to top brands, like Channel, LV, etc. But it's still young and has a bright future.

    We can't imagine how hard it is for Choo to stand out in the worldwide fashion! He must have made greater efforts and had more difficulties than others. And so he did. So stop complaining about why good luck isn't always falling on you and devote yourselves to your work now.

(1)、What is Paragraph 1 written for?
A、Comparing movies with fashion.   B、Showing the shoes are popular. C、Introducing the following passage. D、Attracting readers' attention to the shoes.
(2)、When he was young, Jimmy Choo ___________.
A、had got no education                B、showed his talent in making shoes C、made himself a famous fashion designer D、was born in China and then moved to Malaysia
(3)、What do the underlined words "more accessible" mean in Paragraph 5?
A、Easier to get. B、Easier to spread.  C、Harder to imagine. D、Harder to accept.
(4)、Which of the following is the correct order about Jimmy Choo?

a. He opened his shops around the world.  

b. His shoes appeared in Vogue magazine.

c. He created his first pair of shoes.       

d. He had his workshop in London.

e. Jimmy Choo Ltd. was set up.

A、c-d-b-a-e B、c-b-d-e-a C、d-c-b-e-a D、c-d-b-e-a
(5)、What can we learn from the passage?
A、Choo was lucky enough when he was young. B、Choo must be thankful for Vogue magazine. C、"Jimmy Choo" is a brand with a long history. D、It's much harder for a man to succeed in the fashion world.
举一反三
阅读下面材料,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

D

    "My dear lady," says Holmes. "You're shivering. Are you cold? Do you want a cup of hot tea?"

    "I'm not cold," the woman replies, "I fear for my life!"

    "We are here to help you. Don't worry about anything. I don't know you. But I know many things about you. For example, I know how you travel. You came to London by train. You also ride to the train station on a horse-drawn wagon(马车)."

    "Why, yes. You're right. But how do you know these things?"

    "I see a return ticket in your glove. I see fresh mud on the left arm of your dress. Now tell us your problem."

    "My name is Helen Stoner," she states, "My mother and father are dead. I am living with my stepfather, Dr Grimesby Roylott. He comes from a rich family. But they are no longer rich. They have nothing except a small piece of land and a huge old house. We are living in the house. Dr Roylott is using my mother's money for expenses(开支). Part of it was for my sister and me. It was for our marriages."

    Holmes is sitting in his chair. His eyes are closed. He is listening carefully to Helen's story. He hears every detail(细节).

    Helen continues. "My stepfather has no friends. He fights with everyone. He is strong and gets angry quickly. Everyone is afraid of him."

    "He has no friends at all?" asks Holmes.

    "No. He talks to no one except the gypsies. They are poor people who travel from place to place. A band of gypsies is staying on our land right now."

    "Are you and your sister afraid of the gypsies?"

    "My dear Mr Holmes. You are making me so sad. My sister is dead. That is why I am standing here in this room."

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