11．Peter loved to shop used articles（物品）．Almost a month ago，he bought popular word game that used little pieces of wood with different letters on them．As he was purchasing it，the salesgirl said，"Uh，look，the game box haven't even been opened yet．That might be worth some money．"
Peter examined the box，and，sure enough，it was completely covered in factory-sealed plastic．And he saw a date of 1973on the back of the box．
"You should put that up for auction （拍卖） on the Internet，and see what happens．"the salesgirl said．
"Yes，you're right．People like something rare．"Peter agreed，"I can't imagine there being very many unopened boxes of this game still around 40years later．"
"Don't forget to tell me if you sell it．"the salesgirl smiled．
"No problem．"Peter said．
After he got home，Peter went online to several auction websites looking for his game．But he couldn't find it．Then he typed in the name of the word game and hit Search．The search result was 543websites containing information about the changes of the game．Over the years，the game had been produced using letters in different sizes and game boards in different colors．He also found some lists of game fans looking for various versions of the game．Peter emailed some of them，telling them what he had．
Two weeks later，Peter went back to the shop．
"Hello．Do you still remember the unopened word game？"
The salesgirl looked at him for a second，then recognized him and said，"Oh，hi!"
"I've got something for you，"Peter said．"I sold the game and made 1，000．Thankyouforyoursuggestion．"Hehandedherthree 100bills．
"Wow!"the salesgirl cried out．"Thank you，I never expected it．"
21．Which of the following best describes Peter's word game？A
A．It was made around 40years ago．
B．It had game boards in different sizes．
C．It was kept in a plastic bag with a seal．
D．It had little pieces of wood in different colors．
22．What did the salesgirl probably think of Peter's word game？B
A．Old and handy．
B．Rare and valuable．
C．Classic and attractive．
D．Colorful and interesting
23．What is the main theme of the story？C
A．It's important to keep a promise．
B．It's great to share in other people's happiness．
C．We should be grateful for the help from others．
D．Something rare is worth a large amount of money．
分析 本文主要叙述了Peter在听从了一位女销售员的建议，买了一个旧的游戏盒子，并到网上拍卖．结果他挣了1000美元．为了感激这位女销售员，他给了她300美元做为回报．
解答 21-23 ABC
21．A 细节理解题．根据文章第四段中"I can't imagine there being very many unopened boxes of this game still around 40 years later．"可知这个游戏盒子大约在40年前制造的．故选A．
22．B 推理判断题．根据the salesgirl said，"Oh，look，the game box hasn't even been opened yet．That might be worth some money．"可知这个女销售员认为这个游戏盒子没有打开过，可能值钱，有价值．故选B．
23．C 主旨大意题．全文围绕着Peter听了女销售员的建议，买了这个游戏盒，赚了钱，为了表示感谢，他给了这位女销售员300美元作为回报．故推断这个故事的主题是我们应该感激别人的帮助．故选C．
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