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Social networking websites are an important tool for us to keep up with the world, make new friends, and share pictures, videos, or bits of interesting news. But for people who have very specific interests, a comprehensive site like Twitter is not sufficient. They want to be part of a supportive online community that shares their particular passions. The following are examples of specialized websites for these people.
Stache Passions
It is a social site for people who wear, admire, or have an interest in moustaches. It features photos of men with all sizes and styles of moustaches, forums for discussing the history, growing, and styling of the stache, and even a meet-up page to help you meet other moustache-lovers.
Horyou
It is a website for people who want to do good in the world. On the site, you can connect with other social activists and entrepreneurs (企业家), plan meetings, share fund-raising strategies, and keep up, with thousands of people who are working hard to make the world a better place. There are no funny videos here, but Horyou offers its own web-based video channel that features programs and documentaries about. efforts to improve people's lives around the globe. Watching them will warm your heart and inspire you to work harder for a better world.
Purrsonals
It is a specialized site for those who love cats, Here you can meet and chat with cat-loving friends, set up play-dates with local people and their pets, and even find a temporary home for a cat in need. If your friends don't like it when you share endless cute eat videos on your regular social site, Purrsonals is where people are sure to appreciate them!
1. Which site might be useful for those who are interested in appearance?
A. Twitter. B. Purrsonals.
C. Horyou
D. Stache Passions.
2. What can you do on Horyou?
A. Watch funny short films.
B. Discuss how to raise money.
C. Advertise for social activists.
D. Collect ideas for making videos.
3. Which of the following is true about Purrsonals?
A. It helps people find their lost pets.
B. It collects beautiful photos of cats.
C. It offers a great many cat videos.
D. It enables people to adopt various pets.
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. C
【解析】
【分析】本文是应用文。文章主要介绍了三个特色网站。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据题干appearance定位到Stache Passions部分。根据第一句“It is a social site for people who wear, admire, or have an interest in moustaches.( 这是一个面向那些对穿着，欣赏，或对胡子感兴趣的人们的社交网站。)”由此可知，对外表感兴趣的人，这个网站或许是有用的。故答案选D项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据题干Horyou定位到Horvou段第二句“On the site, you can connect with other social activists and entrepreneurs (企业家), plan meetings, share fund-raising strategies, and keep up, with thousands of people who are working hard to make the world a better place.( 在这个网站上，你可以与其他社会活动家和企业家建立联系，与成千上万的努力工作让世界成为一个更好的地方的人一起计划会议，分享筹款策略，齐步前进。)”可知，在Horyou网站上，你可以讨论筹款。故答案选B项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据题干Purrsonals定位到最后一段的“If your friends don't like it when you share endless cute eat videos on your regular social site, Purrsonals is where people are sure to appreciate them!( 如果你的朋友不喜欢你在社交网站上无止境地分享可爱的猫咪视频，那么Pursonals肯定是人们一定欣赏的地方）)”可知，这个网站经常提供许多猫的视频。故选C。
