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A simple mosquito bite can mean serious illness or death. So we spray large areas with chemicals to wipe out mosquitoes. But this has a bad influence on the whole ecosystem and your health. Now there’s a new device (装置), which claims to keep you and your loved ones mosquitofree：
What are we talking about?
Mosquitron, a brand new type of bug (虫子) catcher, designed by two German engineers, is perfect for clearing your home of all annoying and dangerous flying pests!
How does it work?
◆It is easy to set up; plug it in — and away you go!
◆It lures (引诱) the flying pests near using a safe, completely harmless UV light.
◆A reverse fan sucks the insects through a oneway trapdoor.
◆Once trapped in the drying basket, they are dried to death by the fan within 2 minutes.
◆You can simply empty the dead bugs into the trash, without even touching them.
◆No need for batteries or any chemicals.
How much does it cost?
It’s now ＄179.99. It may seem expensive at first, but when you consider most devices need regular, expensive refills and don’t work for more than 10 minutes, this is a pretty good deal. In fact, competitor products using the same UV technology are priced at over ＄250! Now you can buy it from the supplier’s website with 50% off and with free shipping for a limited time by clicking here. Note: The device can only be returned or exchanged if it arrives damaged, and you must pay in advance.
1. What is the characteristic of a Mosquitron?
A. It is easily recharged.
B. It is batterypowered.
C. It is almost silent when operating.
D. It kills mosquitoes with UV light.
2. What can you enjoy if buying a Mosquitron online now?
A. A high discount. B. A cheap delivery.
C. Return without reasons. D. Cash on delivery.
3. What type of writing is this text?
A. A review. B. An advertisement.
C. An instruction. D. A report.
【答案】1. C 2. A 3. B
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇广告。文章主要介绍了新型捕虫器Mosquitron的工作方式和价钱。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据图片中的信息“quiet working（安静的工作）”可知，Mosquitron工作时噪声很小。故选C选项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“Now you can buy it from the supplier’s website with 50% off and with free shipping for a limited time by clicking here.（现在你可以在供应商的网站上以五折的价格购买，并在有限的时间内免费送货。）”可知，现在在网站上购买可以享受较大的折扣。故选A项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据全文，特别是文章最后一段“It’s now ＄179.99. It may seem expensive at first, but when you consider most devices need regular, expensive refills and don’t work for more than 10 minutes, this is a pretty good deal.（现在是179.99美元。一开始可能看起来很贵，但当你考虑到大多数设备需要常规的、昂贵的补充，并且工作时间不超过10分钟时，这是一个相当不错的交易。）”可知，文章主要想让读者购买这一款驱蚊器，因此这是一则广告。故选B项。
