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HYPERLINK /res-23-7777700000308.html \o 大学四级短文理解 \t _blank 大学四级短文理解1.The first English window was just a narrow opening in the wall. It was cut long, so that it would let in as much light as possible, and narrow, to keep out the bad weather. However, the opening let in more wind than light. This is why it was called “the wind’s eye”. The word window itself comes from two old Norse words for wind and eye.Before windows were used, the ancient halls and castles of northern Europe and Britain were dark and smoky. Their great rooms were high, with only a hole in the roof to let out the smoke from torches and cooking fires. As time went on, people wanted more light and air in their homes. They made the wind’s eyes wide so as to admit air and light. 1.What did the word “window” mean? 2.Why did the window get its name? 3.How did smoke go out in the ancient castles? 2Most Americans don’t like to get advice from members of their family. When they need advice, they usually don’t ask people they know. Instead, many Americans write letters to newspapers and magazines which give advice on many different subjects, including family problems, sex, the use of language, health, cooking, child care, clothes, and how to buy a house or a car. Most newspapers regularly print letters from readers with problems. Along with the letter, there are answers written by people who are supposed to know how to solve such problems. Some of these writers are doctors, others are lawyers or educators. But two of the most famous writers of advice are women without special training for this kind of work. One of them answers letters addressed to “Dear Abby”. The other is addressed as “Dear Ann Landers”. Experience is their preparation forgiving advice. 4.According to the passage, from whom do most Americans get advice? 5.According to the passage, why do Americans write to newspapers or magazines? 6.According to the passage, who are Abby and Ann Landers