The tough economy is bringing new shoppers to the secondhand market. Plato’s Closet in Charlotte, NC is a private company which mainly buys and sells used clothes. While Charlotte has outstanding secondhand stores offering high-end and sophisticated (高雅時(shí)尚的) brands for women, most of their stock applies to adults. Plato's Closet targets teens and those in their 20s.Plato's Closet, with stores in Matthews and the university area, sells clothes and accessories (裝飾品) that are currently popular at up to 70 percent off retail prices (零售價(jià)).
The two hottest brands, for buying and selling, are Hollister and Abercrombie & Fitch. Even though the offerings tend to be suitable for young people, there are a variety of shoppers at Plato's Closet of varying ages. Women in their 30s; 40s and older could easily find a purse, jacket or piece of jewelry they like.
Customer Beth Gibbs, 52, who has three teenage daughters, said she used to shop at name-brand stores, but “this year I'm shopping more in secondhand stores”, because of the economy.
If you're selling
Unlike higher-end resale stores which usually work on consignment (寄售), Plato's Closet buys on the spot.
Items can be gently used, but must be in very good condition.
Clothes should be less than two years old and styles should be the same as those still being sold at the shopping center.
There is no negotiation; prices are set company-wide. If what you sell amounts to $30 or less, they'll give you cash. More than that, you'll get a Visa cash card.
Secondhand success
Don't get discouraged if you can't find something on your first trip. Resale shops are always getting new lists of goods and change their styles with each season.
Be sure to check each piece carefully before buying.
Price comparison
Jackets: New York & Company black blazer, $12; retail: $37.
Pants: Express Editor-style pants, $12; retail: $69.90.
Shoes: Nine West black peep-toe pumps, $12; retail: $89.
Jewelry: Necklaces, $3-$5; retail: $18-$30. (365)
【小題1】What is the difference between Plato's Closet and other resale shops?

A．They offer service for people of different ages.
B．The offerings in Plato's Closet are more expensive.
C．Plato's Closet only offers high-end brands for women.
D．Plato's Closet also sells books to the customers.
【小題2】Which of the following about Plato's Closet is NOT true?
A．Hollister and Abercrombie & Fitch are the two hottest brands in Plato's Closet.
B．Only young people can buy proper clothes and accessories in Plato's Closet.
C．Goods in Plato's Closet are sold at up to 70 percent off retail prices.
D．Plato's Closet targets teens and those in their 20s.
【小題3】In Plato s Closet, which of the following is not accepted?
A．Items you sell must be. in very good condition.
B．You can bargain with buyers about the prices of goods.
C．The clothes you sell should be less than two years old.
D．You can sell your goods on the spot instead of on consignment.
【小題4】 If you buy a pair of Express Editor-style pants in Plato's Closet, you can save_______.
A．57.9 dollarsB．44 dollarsC．77 dollarsD．25 dollars


【小題1】A
【小題2】B
【小題3】B
【小題4】A

解析試題分析：
【小題1】A 細(xì)節(jié)題。根據(jù)第一段第四行most of their stock applies to adults. Plato's Closet targets teens and those in their 20s.說(shuō)明大部分這樣的商店都針對(duì)成年人，而Plato's Closet更多是針對(duì)年輕人和20多歲的人，故A正確。
【小題2】B 細(xì)節(jié)題。根據(jù)第二段2,3,4行there are a variety of shoppers at Plato's Closet of varying ages. Women in their 30s; 40s and older could easily find a purse, jacket or piece of jewelry they like.說(shuō)明不僅僅是年輕人，30多歲的，40多歲的人都可以在這里買到喜歡的東西，故B的說(shuō)法錯(cuò)誤，故B正確。
【小題3】B 細(xì)節(jié)題。There is no negotiation; prices are set company-wide.說(shuō)明在這家商店是不能討價(jià)還價(jià)的，故B的做法是不能接受的。B復(fù)合要求。
【小題4】A 細(xì)節(jié)題。根據(jù)文章倒數(shù)第三行Express Editor-style pants, $12; retail: $69.90.可知零售價(jià)格為$69.90而在Plato’s Closet中價(jià)格為$12;故可以節(jié)省57.9 dollars故A正確。
考點(diǎn)：考查經(jīng)濟(jì)類短文閱讀
點(diǎn)評(píng)：因?yàn)榻?jīng)濟(jì)下滑，一些出售二手產(chǎn)品的商店變得更受歡迎，本文介紹了Plato's Closet的一些細(xì)節(jié)情況。本文特別注重對(duì)細(xì)節(jié)題的考查，4題都是細(xì)節(jié)題，提醒考生在以后的閱讀中狠抓細(xì)節(jié)的理解。

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