1. (2017高三上·太原期中) 阅读理解

    The wedding tradition of “something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue” has been around for hundreds of years. The tradition of carrying or wearing one of each item is said to bring luck and fortune to the newly married couple. Have you ever stopped to think what the saying really means? What is its origin and what does each item represent?

    The original saying dates back to the Victoria times and states, “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue and a silver sixpence in your shoe.”

    Something old   A bride may wear or carry something old to represent her continued ties to her family and her old life. Many brides wear a piece of family jewelry as their old item. Some brides wear the wedding dress worn by their mother or grandmother. In many cases, something old may also be something borrowed.

    Something new   Wearing something new is supposed to represent success and hope in the bride's new life and in her marriage. If the bride purchased her wedding dress new, it may represent her new item, but any item that is new may be used. Something “new” is usually the easiest kind to fill.

    Something borrowed   The borrowed item should be something borrowed from a friend that is happily married. It is said that their happiness will rub off on you and bring lasting happiness to your marriage. Some brides borrow an item of clothing, a piece of jewelry, a handkerchief or perhaps a beaded(带珠子的) purse.

    Something blue Wearing something blue dates back to ancient times when a blue wedding dress was worn to represent purity, fidelity and love.

    Silver sixpence   Placing a silver sixpence in the bride's left shoe is said to be a symbol of wealth. This not only refers to financial wealth, but also a wealth of happiness and joy throughout her married life. Since most brides probably don't even know what a sixpence is, this part of the tradition is not used very often in modern times. However, if a bride would like to include it in her wedding, she can purchase a silver sixpence from many companies that sell bridal supplies such as garters(袜带) and invitations.

1. （1） Why does the first paragraph and with two questions?

   A . To invite readers to answer them at once B . To show the importance of this tradition C . To have readers' interest and attention D . To test readers' knowledge about wedding
3. （2） Which of the following statements is TRUE?

   A . Something old might also be something borrowed actually B . The part of the tradition “silver sixpence” is never used now C . The borrowed item can be something borrowed from any friend D . Something new is usually the most difficult and expensive kind to fill
5. （3） What can we infer from the passage?

   A . No brides now are not familiar with the silver sixpence B . Every item represents something good for the new couple C . The bride will be more beautiful with all these five items D . Of the five items, something blue is the most important one
7. （4） Which word can replace the underlined word “fidelity” in the sixth paragraph?

   A . Success B . Wealth C . Loyalty D . Opportunity