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When choosing pearls there are a number of things to consider besides just the quality of the pearls. While there is no right or wrong way to choose pearls, here are a few tips you should consider.
Necklace Length-You can buy pearl necklaces in a number of different lengths. Generally speaking, shorter necklaces suit long necks, while long necklaces are nice for smaller necks. The lengths and names areas follows.
→Collar-12-13"
→Choker-14-16"
→Princess-17-19"
→Matinee-20-25"
→Ppera-26-36"
→Rope-37" or longer
The most popular is the Princess length since it is a good length for both long and smaller necks.
Pearl Color-The pearl color does not affect the value of the pearl; instead, it is completely in the eye of the beholder(旁观者).Most people buy pearls that best match their skin tone(肤色). People with light skin usually buy white or pink pearls while people with darker skin tones tend to buy black pearls. In America, white pearls are the most popular, while in Asia, silver are favorites.
Pearl Sets-When buying pearl jewelry you should consider first if you want an entire set, or just a certain piece. If, for example, you buy the necklace, and then later decide to buy the bracelet/earrings, they may not match as well as if you had bought a set. Even if you buy the same size, and color, the style may not be the same. Some stores will allow you to buy the individual pieces of a set. So if you want to buy the other pieces at a later time, they will still match.
1. What's the most popular length for customers?
A. 12-13". B. 17-19". C. 20-25". D. 37" or longer.
2. What color pearl do you probably buy if you are a person with light skin?
A. Black. B. Yellow. C. Brown. D. Pink.
3. What should we consider first when buying pearl jewelry?
A. The style. B. The color. C. The size. D. A set or piece.
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. D
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些挑选珍珠的建议，涉及了珍珠的长短以及颜色的搭配。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“The most popular is the Princess length since it is a good length for both long and smaller necks.”（最流行的是公主的长度，因为它是一个令人满意的长度，无论是长脖子还是较短的脖子。）以及Princess-17-19"（公主-17-19"），可知顾客最喜欢的长度是17-19"，因为它是一个很好的长度。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。 根据第四段“People with light skin usually buy white or pink pearls while people with darker skin tones tend to buy black pearls. ”（肤色浅的人通常会买白色或粉色的珍珠，而肤色深的人则倾向于买黑色的珍珠。）可知，肤色浅的人通常会选择白色或粉色珍珠，粉色属于浅肤色。故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“Pearl Sets-When buying pearl jewelry you should consider first if you want an entire set, or just a certain piece.”（在购买珍珠首饰时，你应该首先考虑是想要一套完整的，还是只是其中的某一件。）可知，在购买珍珠首饰时，我们首先应该考虑的是要一套还是一件。故选D。
