题文
The tough economy is bringing new shoppers to the secondhand market. Plato’s Closet in Charlotte, NC is a private company which mainly buys and sells used clothes. While Charlotte has outstanding secondhand stores offering high-end and sophisticated (高雅时尚的) brands for women, most of their stock applies to adults. Plato's Closet targets teens and those in their 20s.Plato's Closet, with stores in Matthews and the university area, sells clothes and accessories (装饰品) that are currently popular at up to 70 percent off retail prices (零售价).The two hottest brands, for buying and selling, are Hollister and Abercrombie & Fitch. Even though the offerings tend to be suitable for young people, there are a variety of shoppers at Plato's Closet of varying ages. Women in their 30s; 40s and older could easily find a purse, jacket or piece of jewelry they like.
Customer Beth Gibbs, 52, who has three teenage daughters, said she used to shop at name-brand stores, but “this year I'm shopping more in secondhand stores”, because of the economy.
If you're selling
Unlike higher-end resale stores which usually work on consignment (寄售), Plato's Closet buys on the spot.
Items can be gently used, but must be in very good condition.
Clothes should be less than two years old and styles should be the same as those still being sold at the shopping center.
There is no negotiation; prices are set company-wide. If what you sell amounts to $30 or less, they'll give you cash. More than that, you'll get a Visa cash card.
Secondhand success
Don't get discouraged if you can't find something on your first trip. Resale shops are always getting new lists of goods and change their styles with each season.
Be sure to check each piece carefully before buying.
Price comparison
Jackets: New York & Company black blazer, $12; retail: $37.
Pants: Express Editor-style pants, $12; retail: $69.90.
Shoes: Nine West black peep-toe pumps, $12; retail: $89.
Jewelry: Necklaces, $3-$5; retail: $18-$30. (365)
小题1:What is the difference between Plato's Closet and other resale shops?A．They offer service for people of different ages.B．The offerings in Plato's Closet are more expensive.C．Plato's Closet only offers high-end brands for women.D．Plato's Closet also sells books to the customers.小题2:Which of the following about Plato's Closet is NOT true?A．Hollister and Abercrombie & Fitch are the two hottest brands in Plato's Closet.B．only young people can buy proper clothes and accessories in Plato's Closet.C．Goods in Plato's Closet are sold at up to 70 percent off retail prices.D．Plato's Closet targets teens and those in their 20s.小题3:In Plato s Closet, which of the following is not accepted?A．Items you sell must be. in very good condition.B．You can bargain with buyers about the prices of goods.C．The clothes you sell should be less than two years old.D．You can sell your goods on the spot instead of on consignment.小题4: If you buy a pair of Express Editor-style pants in Plato's Closet, you can save_______.A．57.9 dollarsB．44 dollarsC．77 dollarsD．25 dollars 题型：未知 难度：其他题型
答案
小题1:A
小题2:B
小题3:B
小题4:A
解析
小题1:A 细节题。根据第一段第四行most of their stock applies to adults. Plato's Closet targets teens and those in their 20s.说明大部分这样的商店都针对成年人，而Plato's Closet更多是针对年轻人和20多岁的人，故A正确。
小题2:B 细节题。根据第二段2,3,4行there are a variety of shoppers at Plato's Closet of varying ages. Women in their 30s; 40s and older could easily find a purse, jacket or piece of jewelry they like.说明不仅仅是年轻人，30多岁的，40多岁的人都可以在这里买到喜欢的东西，故B的说法错误，故B正确。
小题3:B 细节题。There is no negotiation; prices are set company-wide.说明在这家商店是不能讨价还价的，故B的做法是不能接受的。B复合要求。
小题4:A 细节题。根据文章倒数第三行Express Editor-style pants, $12; retail: $69.90.可知零售价格为$69.90而在Plato’s Closet中价格为$12;故可以节省57.9 dollars故A正确。
点评：因为经济下滑，一些出售二手产品的商店变得更受欢迎，本文介绍了Plato's Closet的一些细节情况。本文特别注重对细节题的考查，4题都是细节题，提醒考生在以后的阅读中狠抓细节的理解。
考点
据考高分专家说，试题“The tough economy is.....”主要考查你对 [政治经济类阅读 ]考点的理解。政治经济类阅读
政治经济类文章的概念：
要做好这类阅读，平时就要注意了解国内外发生的政治经济大事，掌握一定背景知识，对这类文章的叙述特点及内容安排有一定了解，还要扩展这方面的词汇。阅读这类文章，要抓住文章的核心，即文章整体和各段主要在说什么，也要注意段落之间的逻辑关系。
如何备考政治经济类阅读理解题：
【题型说明】政治经济类阅读文章是高考常选材料之一。该类文章时代气息浓郁，语言鲜活，但熟字新义词、超纲词及专业词语多，长句、难句多。政治类文章大多数是同学们感性趣的内容，读起来倒有似曾相识的感觉，经济类文章读起来就像是雾里看花，文章看完，一头雾水。再加之这类文章的命题侧重于词义猜测、推理判断和文章主旨，同学们对这类题材是望而生畏。
【备考策略】建立心理优势。针对不同体裁的文章，我们要采取相应的阅读方法和技巧。政治类文章多采用记叙文形式，我们可采取“顺读法”，以便抓关键语句，领会文章主旨；而经济类文章则多采用说明文形式，我们则可以采取“逆读法”，先读试题，再从文章中查找有用信息。若遇到的确难读的材料。千万不用着急，因为你觉得难，其他人也一定是同感。在高考前，我们就要有这种心理准备，高考试卷肯定有一、两篇难以阅读的材料。不过，我们平时可以有意识地从报刊杂志上找一些较难的阅读材料来阅读，以培养自己迎难而上的心理素质。
【答题方法】
1、寻找主干：
根据英语中五种基本句型结构，把句子中的主语、谓语、宾语、表语等主要成分找出来，其他成分如定语、状语、补语等则易于理解。找到了句子主干，句子的意思至少明白了一半。
2、剔除从句：
在一个长句中可能会出现若干个从句，在理解时，如果把各个从句剔除出来单独理解，然后把大意拼凑起来，整个长句的意思就会明白六、七分。
3、辨别分句：
一个长句如果是由几个并列、转折、递进、对比关系的分句组成，句中往往有表示这些分句关系的连接词，只要能弄清楚分句和分句之间的逻辑关系，再把各层分句的意思加以连贯，整个长句的句意基本上能跃然脑中。
4、寻找关键词：
如果一个句子看完，一点句意的感觉也没有，下下策就是抓住句中的关键词，通过关键词大体弄懂这个长句的意思。
