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Unit 4 Pygmalion Ⅰ.阅读理解 Christmas Day is for eating,drinking,watching bad TV—and trying to cover up your embarrassment as you realize your husband’s aunt Maude has spent her pension on your present while you bought her a set of Christmas cards. Present-buying can be a minefield:from how much to spend,to whether to risk surprising receivers with a gift they don’t want,to knowing if you should buy your neighbor you only say hello to a little something. Here,FEMAIL has asked experts for their top tips on how to select present to ensure the only thing that’s red this Christmas is Santa Claus’ nose.? “If you’ve just started seeing someone you don’t need to spend a fortune,”says dating advisor James Preece. “It’s much better to impress them with your imagination by choosing a gift that’s a little bit different.￡20 is about the right amount,with a maximum of ￡50 if you can afford it.” “Or you don’t even need to go that far”,says relationship expert Helen Rice.“Plan to spend a romantic evening together or have a fun day out.Feel free to give the person you’re dating something thoughtful,just don’t spend a lot of money.” “If you’re in a long-term relationship then your budget really reflects on your personal situation,”adds James.“You don’t need to go crazy,but it’s a great opportunity to show you love and appreciate them.” “It’s also best to buy a few cheaper presents rather than a big one.Part of the fun is the mystery and unwrapping,so it will last longer if you give them several to enjoy.” 【语篇导读】本文是一篇应用文。圣诞节是西方一个盛大的节日,此刻给亲朋好友送去圣诞祝福也是非常重要的一个庆祝方式。那么如何避免圣诞节送礼不当所产生的尴尬呢?一起来看看文章给我们的建议吧。 1.What is the purpose of the first paragraph in this article? 　　　　　　　　 　　　 A.To arrest the attention of readers. B.To criticize greed of mean couples. C.To describe traditional customs of Christmas Day. D.To express sympathies for embarrassed senior citizens. 答案A 解析推理判断题。根据第一段可知,在圣诞节那天,人们吃吃喝喝,看看没营养的电视剧——还要试图掩饰因送礼不当而产生的尴尬,如你丈夫的阿姨Maude用退休金给你买了贵重礼物,而你却只送了她一套圣诞卡。下文紧接着讲买圣诞节礼物是件很棘手的事情,并为此提出了建议。由此可知,