Ivan Fletcher loves crazy inventions. He writes a weekly magazine column（专栏）called “Unbelievable Inventions”. “One of my favourite inventions is the Butter Stick. It looks like a glue, but it's butter. You spread it on the bread without using a knife.” He says. “Another cool invention is Duster Slippers for pets. You put these special shoes on your dog or cat. As the animal runs around your house, it collects dust from the floor. Very useful!”A lot of these inventions come from Japan—the home of the crazy invention.
Ivan says that the British also invent a lot of crazy things. “The other day I found an invention called a Cat Seat Saver,” he says. “The Cat Saver looks exactly like a sleeping cat—but it isn't real. You put it on your seat if you have to go to the restroom. No one will sit in your seat because they think there's a sleeping cat on it. Pretty cool!”
However, does anyone buy these things? Yes. Lucy Wade from the shopping website crazygadgets.com says that their customers are young, professional people.
“They buy these small things mostly for fun.” She says. “They are usually looking for a present for a friend's birthday or a silly gift for someone they work with.” If you have an idea for an amazing invention, send it to Lucy at [email protected].
Fish Radio——This useful radio is completely waterproof, so you can listen to it in the shower. Simply stick on the bathroom wall and sing along to your favourite songs as you shower!
Watch Your Back Mirror——Don't get caught surfing Internet of sending e-mails to your friends. Stick this mirror to your computer screen and you'll be able to see when the boss is coming!
【1】One of the inventions that Ivan Fletcher likes best is_______.
A. the Fish Radio B. the Butter Stick
C. the Watch Your Back Mirror D. the Cat Seat Saver
【2】You put the Duster Slippers_______.
A. on your pet's feet B. on your feet
C. on your pet's head D. on the floor
【3】The Cat Seat Saver _______.
A. is a special mirror B. is a chair for cats
C. looks like a real cat D. collects dust from the floor
【4】Why is the Fish Radio useful?
A. It is shaped like a fish. B. It sings your favourite songs.
C. You can listen to it in the shower. D. It is small enough to put in the bathroom.
【答案】【1】B
【2】A
【3】C
【4】C
【解析】这篇短文主要讲述了一些有趣的发明。
【1】细节理解根据文中One of my favourite inventions is the Butter Stick.可知，Ivan Fletcher最喜欢的一个发明之一是黄油棒。故选B。
【2】细节理解。根据文中Another cool invention is Duster Slippers for pets. You put these special shoes on your dog or cat. As the animal runs around your house, it collects dust from the floor.可知，把除尘拖鞋放在你宠物的脚上。故选A。
【3】细节理解。根据文中“The other day I found an invention called a Cat Seat Saver,” he says. “The Cat Saver looks exactly like a sleeping cat—but it isn't real.可知，看起来像一只真猫。故选C。
【4】细节理解。根据文中Fish Radio——This useful radio is completely waterproof, so you can listen to it in the shower.可知，你可以在淋浴时听。故选C。
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