Clothes were flying in all directions as people searched for the sizes, colors and styles they wanted. Quarrels broke out. Mothers were using their small children to craw through people’s legs and get hold of things they couldn’t get near themselves。
Within minutes I had half a dozen people pushing under my nose, each wanting to be the first served. Where had the famous queue gone? The whole day continued like that, but I kept my temper ! I was taking money hand over fist and began to realize why, twice a year, Graham’s is happy to turn the expensive store into a battlefield like this。
In the sale fever, people were spending money like water without thinking whether they needed what they were buying. As long as it was bargain it was OK。
You won’t believe this, but as soon as I got home I crashed out for four hours. Then I had dinner and went back to bed, feeling the sound of the alarm which would tell me to get ready for the second day of the sale。
36. What kind of clothes is likely to be sold 5% cheaper?
A. Last summer’s clothes。
B. Clothes not in perfect condition。
C. Clothes bought in specially for the sales。
D. Clothes for winter。
37. Which of the following statements is true?
A. The customers gave up the manners, which the English are famous for。
B. The customers kept their temper while looking for clothes they wanted。
C. Small children enjoyed crawling through people’s legs。
D. The security guards were fearless of the crowd。
38. In the author’s opinion, why is Graham’s happy to make the expensive store into a “battlefield”?
A. There are too many clothes and they want to clear them in the sales。
B. They are eager to show that they are clever at doing business。
C. They can take the chance to raise the prices of all their clothes。
D. They want to make more money by having sales。
39. The expression “crashed out ” means 。
A. chatted with friends B. slept soundly
C. broke down D. dined out
40. What would be the best title for the passage?
A. The Best Bargain B. Hunting for a Job
C. Sale Fever D. A Pleasant Fortnight
SectionB
Directions: Reading the following text and answer questions by finding a subtitle for each of the marked parts or paragraphs. There are two extra items in the subtitle. Mark your answer on ANSWER SHEET . (10 points)
A. The consequence of losing bones
B. A better lab than on earth
C. Two different cases
D. Multiple effects form weightlessness