loadingdesigner Jason Wu. She teamed the dramatic gown with heels by Jimmy Choo and a diamond ring by Kimberly McDonald.
She surprised the fashion establishment by returning to a Wu design which had been custom-made for her.
Four years ago at her first Inauguration Ball, Michelle shimmered in an off-white, one-shouldered floor-length couture gown by the designer.
Wu, who was 26 at the time and had only been working in fashion for three years, saw his career take off after the First Lady’s surprise decision to wear one of his dresses.
He said at the time that he was unaware she had chosen the gown and had been watching at home on his couch and eating pizza when she appeared.
After her 2013 decision, Wu told Women’s Wear Daily: “Mrs Obama likes to keep her secrets. She fooled me again. ”
Wu released a women’s clothing and accessories(装饰品)collection at Target last year and continues to be popular with the First Lady for official engagements.
The sleeveless, cross-halterneck dress with low-cut back flattered 49-year-old Michelle’s toned arms and neat waist.
It had been created especially for her by Wu and was a departure from the dark and plain color tone she stuck to at earlier inauguration events.
Mrs Obama’s new hairstyle—she had bangs cut in on her birthday last week—had been loosely tousled for the special night.
Vice-President Joe Biden’s wife Jill also looked glamorous in a blue silk dress by Vera Wang at the Inauguration Ball.
11. Michelle Obama’s brave decision proved to be a . A. risk
B. danger D. surprise
C. success
12. According to the passage, which of the following is CORRECT? A. Joe Biden’s wife Jill also had her dress created by Wu. B. Mrs Obama’s inaugural dresses were made by the same designer.
C. The color tone at Michelle’s earlier inaugural events was not satisfactory. D. Mrs Obama had straight forehead hair as her new hairstyle for the special night.
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13. From the 6th and 7th paragraphs we know that . A. Wu didn’t know Mrs Obama had chosen his creation again B. Wu was aware that Mrs Obama had chosen his work again C. Mrs Obama told Wu to give away her secrets D. Mrs Obama should have told Wu the truth
14. Which of the following best describes Jason Wu? A. Daring and gifted. B. Talented and lucky. C. Careful and brave. D. Unusual and cautious.
15. What does the passage mainly talk about? A. The First Lady’s secrets. B. Wu, a great designer.
C. Michelle Obama’s inaugural ball dress. D. Mrs Obama’s 2013 decision. 【拓展训练】
根据A篇文章回答问题。
1. What’s the purpose of the first paragraph? __________________________________________________
2. What’s the probable reason that Palmer wanted to let Jinling Shipyard build TitanicⅡ? __________________________________________________ 答案解析 A
【文章大意】本篇文章主要讲述澳大利亚一家公司欲建造“泰坦尼克二号”游轮的构想。
1. 【解析】选B。主旨大意题。由文章第一段中的“Australian mining enterpriser Clive Palmer on Tuesday unveiled blueprints for TitanicⅡ”可知这篇文章的标题为B。
2. 【解析】选A。词义猜测题。由文章中的“About 1, 500 people died on Titanic’s maiden voyage in 1912”以及结合常识可知“泰坦尼克号”是在首航中沉没的。
3. 【解析】选A。推理判断题。根据第七段第一句可知“泰坦尼克二号”上救生艇的空间要比“泰坦尼克号”大。
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4. 【解析】选D。细节理解题。由第八段第二句中“the Titanic was the world’s largest ship in her time”可知在当时“泰坦尼克号”是世界上最大的船。
5. 【解析】选C。写作意图题。本篇文章主要介绍了未来的TitanicⅡ的设计、装修以及建造的情况, 故选C。 B
【文章大意】本文主要讲了不要把外面的零食带进电影院里。
6. 【解析】选C。主旨大意题。根据全文尤其是第四段中的local theater after it banned outside food可知本文主要介绍了在电影院里不要带进外面的零食。
7. 【解析】选B。推理判断题。根据文章第二段中的some guy is enjoying a tuna fish sandwich可知B为正确选项。
8. 【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据第四段However, most legal experts believe Thompson has little chance of winning his case可知B为正确选项。
9. 【解析】选D。主旨大意题。本段的大意是电影院里销售小食品对自身来说非常重要。
10. 【解析】选A。推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的think twice before bringing food into the theaters: It’s against the rules. 可知A为正确选项。 C
【文章大意】社会生活话题, 讲述奥巴马就职舞会上, 米歇尔红裙惊艳。
11. 【解析】选C。细节理解题。依据第一段. . . and the risk paid off. 及下一段The First Lady looked extremely attractive可知。
12. 【解析】选B。细节理解题。由第一段的Michelle Obama made a daring decision to return to the same designer. . . 和第三段的She surprised the fashion. . . 可知选B。
13. 【解析】选A。细节理解题。由第六段的He said at the time that he was unaware. . . 和第七段的Mrs Obama likes to keep her secrets. She fooled me again. 可知选A。
14. 【解析】选B。推理判断题。可从文中多处信息归纳。Four years ago . . . Michelle shimmered in an off-white, one-shouldered. . . ; . . . saw his career take off. . . The sleeveless. . . 。 15. 【解析】选C。主旨大意题。A、B、D偏离文章主旨, 只有C项与全文主旨吻合。 【拓展训练】
1. To introduce the topic of this passage.
2. This company has already built one ship for his business.
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