Whatever your reasons are for buying a used TV, there are a few things that you should keep in mind.
Why is the used TV put up for sale? Does the owner put it up for sale because it broke down? Does he sell it because the picture is not good enough? Or does he do that just because he got bored of it and bought a new one for himself? These are questions that must be answered before you consider buying a used TV. If the owner is selling it because he found a defect (瑕疵) with the TV, even if the defect was mended, you should stay away from such television sets.
The price of a second-hand television set depends on a number of factors, such as the time gap between its buying and selling date, the presence or absence of special features, the model and brand of the TV. For example, a TV that has been used for a year and put up for sale will be more expensive than one which was used for more than five years and put up for sale. Narrow your choices down on the basis of your preferences, and then check if it is worth it.
Once you have decided on the model, brand, and price of the TV, start testing different sets. Getting a clear picture on the screen is a basic necessity, and should not be compromised upon. If you are buying an LCD or an LED TV, check for factors like resolution (分辨率), color, video quality and so on, and make sure you like what you see. Some television sets have screens that develop a picture with spots all over it. It goes without saying that you should steer clear of such television sets.
The audio is as important as the video. Gone are the days when silent movies were popular. It wouldn’t be any fun to watch a basketball match without being able to listen to the loud applause of the audience, or watch a movie without being able to hear the dialogues.
Obviously, there is no point in buying a television set bigger than the wall you intend to hang it on. Also, if the room in which you intend to place the TV is big enough, then buying a television with low-level volumes, a smaller screen, and less clear pictures would kill the purpose of watching television and not let you enjoy it to the fullest. Also, keep in mind the size of your room. A TV with a big screen can be a problem for rooms that are small. Remember, there should be at least 6-10 feet of space between the TV and the spot from where you intend to watch it.
Are you planning on creating a home theater? Or is it going to be hung in the bedroom? Based on all these considerations, narrow your choices down and then decide which television set suits your requirements the best. A TV for the bedroom can have low-level sound, but the one you need for your home theater should have good-quality sound with surround sound effects.
Watching TV should be a treat for your eyes and senses. Don’t let unclear pictures or broken sounds ruin your experience.
1. By asking a series of questions in Paragraph 2, the writer mainly intends to indicate that .
A. the reasons why the seller sells the TV are very important
B. the real value of a second-hand television is questionable
C. a second-hand television is certainly worth purchasing
D. there are many reasons why people buy used televisions
2. What does the underlined part “steer clear of” in Paragraph 4 mean?
A. Keep out of. B. Look down upon.
C. Stay away from. D. Pay attention to.
3. A basketball match is mentioned in Paragraph 5 to tell buyers to pay attention to a second-hand television’s .
A. price B. picture
C. size D. sound
4. The size of a TV you buy depends on .
A. the price of the TV
B. where you want to put it
C. your preference
D. your budget for the TV
5. The purpose of the passage is to .
A. |tell readers how to buy a suitable second-hand television
B. encourage readers to buy second-hand televisions
C. show the writer’s experience in buying used televisions
D. list the reasons why people buy second-hand televisions
ACDBA
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。
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