When you want to buy something, do you buy it new or second-hand? These days, buying second-hand things is becoming more popular.
Second-hand things are much cheaper than new ones, so people can save money. It’s also good for the environment. In 2020, the mass(质量) of all man-made materials became greater than that of every living thing on Earth. So it’s a better choice (选择) to reuse old things.
People can even find some “extinct” (绝版的) things, or things that are no longer made. For example, some people like to buy vintage things, including clothes and accessories (饰品). These things often go back 30 years or even more. But as long as they’re in good condition, people can still use them.
Second-hand things connect (联系) people. In this way, they sometimes pass on history and stories. Here are two examples.
Zhao Kaiqi, 22, college student, Harbin, Heilongjiang
I love buying books on Deja Vu, an online second-hand trading site. It’s a good choice for students like me. I can save a lot of money. It also brings me interesting experiences that I don’t have when I buy new books. One time, I found a note in a second-hand book. Its previous (之前的) owner left the note, hoping that I would enjoy the book. It was heartwarming to read. I want to do something like that in the future.
Kate, 25, writer, London, UK
I am a big fan of vintage items. They are special. I like things from the 1950s and 1960s. Vintage things carry stories from the past. Once I bought a bracelet (手链) with the words “Rose” and “Love, Jason” on it. It made me want to know about the story behind the bracelet. I think looking for vintage things is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It doesn’t matter how rich you are, but whether (是否) you can find a thing that fits you. It’s an interesting connection.
37. What’s the main purpose of the passage?
A.To encourage people to buy new items. |
B.To introduce the second-hand culture. |
C.To show how many people buy second-hand items. |
D.To explain the good and bad points of second-hand items. |
38. Paragraph 2 mainly tells us ______.
A.why people buy second-hand items |
B.what second-hand item people can buy |
C.where people can buy second-hand items |
D.when is the best time to buy second-hand items |
39. What’s the meaning of the underlined word “vintage”?
A.new and good | B.old but good |
C.expensive but good | D.fashionable and modern |
40. Which of the following is TRUE?
A.Zhao Kaiqi is a big fan of vintage items. |
B.Second-hand items are more expensive than new ones. |
C.Second-hand items sometimes pass on history and stories. |
D.Kate is a college student who always buys books on Deja Vu. |