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Sometimes the best gift is the one you can use at home. These items will likely be appreciated all year for time spent relaxing, entertaining or getting things done.
Jawbone Jambox Wireless Speaker
$199 retail ( far cheaper online) . The bigger version goes for $299.
The cool-looking rechargeable wireless speaker is getting good reviews for its big, balanced sound and compact design. It lets you stream music from smartphones, laptops and other Bluetooth devices(設備).
Chalkboard Wall Planter
$129. 95 retail at Williams-Sonoma
No need to make room indoors for more flower pots. Grow a herb garden indoors in a wall-fixed vertical planter, and you'll get the benefits of fragrance (芳香). Fill the 10 planting cells with the herbs of your choice, and hang the planter in a sunny spot. Use the chalkboard borders to label each plant. Measures 16 by 5 by 24 inches and weighs 11 pounds.
Pocket Projector
$299 retail at Brookstone
Let everyone get a good look at the pictures on your smartphone, computer, video player, or digital camera. This rechargeable pocket projector can turn a flat surface into a 60-inch big screen with 1080p HD picture quality. Invite friends for a movie night or a presentation. An HDMI cable is included to connect it to your device.
Adjustable Tablet Stand
$159 at Sharper Image
This is the gift for the person who enjoys mobile. Use it to keep your hands free while doing homework, crafts or writing out bills. It can be rotated through 360 degrees. The stand slides easily under your furniture and can be used on either side of a bed or a sofa. It also folds for storage.
1 How much will you pay if you buy a bigger version of wireless speaker?
A. $129. B. $159.
C. $199. D. $299.
2. What might a movie lover prefer to choose?
A. A pocket projector.
B. An adjustable tablet stand.
C. A chalkboard wall planter.
D. A Jawbone Jambox wireless speaker.
3. What is the purpose of the text?
A. To warn. B. To advertise.
C. To bargain. D. To educate.
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. B
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇說明文。主要介紹了幾款可以在家里使用的產(chǎn)品,讓你更輕松、更快樂,或者幫你做完事情。
【1題詳解】
細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù) Jawbone Jambox Wireless Speaker部分可知,這種音箱的零售價是199美元(網(wǎng)上要便宜得多),更大版本的售價是299美元。由此可知,如果你買個大一點的無線揚聲器,需要付299美元,故選D。
【2題詳解】
細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù) Pocket Projector部分可知,這種微型投影儀圖像清晰并能夠放大屏幕,適合投放電影,由此可知,電影愛好者會選擇一個袖珍放映機,故選A。
【3題詳解】
推理判斷題。本文介紹了無線音箱、壁掛式花盆、微型投影儀和可調(diào)式移動設備支架四種商品的性價、性能及優(yōu)點等,再結(jié)合第一段內(nèi)容可知,本文的目的就是向讀者推銷產(chǎn)品,故選B。