Three years ago, when my co-worker, Andrea, asked if I’d like to come to a clothing exchange, I was confused. “What s that?” I asked. “A group of us who are about the same size are getting together to exchange clothes that we don’t often wear but are really in good condition,” she explained. “Count me in!” I said immediately.

That night, I sorted through my closet, finding shirts, skirts and pants I hadn’t worn for months—or years! I looked at the clothes I’d grown tired of and wondered if anyone would want them. When I arrived at Andrea’s, I found a group of co-workers— and piles of clothes scattered(散落) around the living room. I also found nice homemade food and wine to enjoy. We chatted for a while, and then the exchange began. We drew lots, each taking turns selecting from the piles. Hey! I noticed. There went my blouse…and my jacket! I guessed my “tired” clothes did look special to new eyes. w_w w. k#s5_u.c o*m

Then, the floor was open to everyone and a free-for-all followed as we ran around choosing and trying things on. And as our choices were made, we came back to the dining room to eat and talk. I left that night with nearly as many items as I’d brought—including a green silk evening dress I knew my daughter would love to dress up in —and the memory of an evening with a group of really special women.

Now our “Exchange club” has become a tradition and we exchange everything from kitchen gadgets(小器具) to houseplants, recipes(菜譜) and unwanted Christmas presents! w w w.k s 5 u.c o m

Best of all, we’ve exchanged the “stuff” of our lives and we’ve exchanged our polite office acquaintance(相識(shí))for real friendship-and for me, that’s been the most precious exchange of all.

How did the author feel about her first clothing exchange? w_w w. k#s5_u.c o*m

A.Proud.       B.Confused.        C.Funny.        D.Satisfied.

What do we know about the Exchange Club?

A.It has become popular in their community.

B.It has enlarged its contents to exchange. w w w.k s 5 u.c o m

C.It has only offered a place for women to chat.

D.It has attracted many new members now.

The author thought the most valuable thing she got form the Exchange Club was______.

A.their friendship between each other

B.the reuse of their old daily things

C.the polite office acquaintance

D.the spirit of getting through the difficult time

This passage is mainly about_____.w_w w. k#s5_u.c o*m

A.a(chǎn) special experience                B.a(chǎn) special friendship

C.a(chǎn) special club                     D.some special women

【小題1】D

【小題2】B

【小題3】A

【小題4】C


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