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Ever want to peek at a celebrity's gift list? For the curious and those in need of a few holiday ideas, we tracked down some people. Their answers might surprise you.
Martin Dahinden
SWISS AMBASSADOR TO THE UNITED STATES
TO GIVE: I like things to be practical and well thoughtout. I would say that is typically Swiss. I would gift someone a Swiss Army Knife, a useful gift in many ways. Victorinox Swiss Army Spartan Ⅱ Pocket Knife,$17.13. Victorinox Swiss Army EvoWood 17 Swiss Army Knife,$54.97. amazon. com.
Sylvia Colella
FOUNDER OF FASHION AND LIFESTYLE BLOG SIMPLY SYLVIA
TO GIVE: One thing that keeps me motivated is greatlooking workout or athletic wear, so I enjoy gifting pieces from my favorite brands, like Michi, Alo Yoga and Spiritual Gangster. Koral Lustrous Legging,$ 95. Michi Bionic Bra,$95.
Melissa Ho
RENWICK GALLERY CURATOR OF 20THCENTURY ART
TO GIVE: I would give this book to any Washingtonian who was foolish enough to miss the extraordinary Robert Irwin exhibition at the Hirshhorn this summer. The magic of Irwin's phenomenological art is difficult to convey in either photographs or words, yet Hankins's prose makes the story of his breakthrough years both accessible and enjoyable. Robert Irwin: All the Rules Will Change by Evelyn C. Hankins,$35.90. amazon. com.
Kwame Alexander
POET AND NEWBERYWINNING AUTHOR OF“THE CROSSOVER”
TO GIVE: A children's book gift basket with some of my favorites: Zoe in Wonderland by Brenda Woods, anything by Mo Willems, Debbie Levy and Vanessa BrantleyNewton's We Shall Overcome, and this really cool novel called The Crossover. I Dissent,$14.10. We Shall Overcome,$15.65. Zoe in Wonderland,$14.21. The Crossover,$10.36. amazon. com.
语篇解读：本文是应用文。假日礼物该选什么？看看这些人的回答。
1．Who may be a huge fitness enthusiast?
A．Melissa Ho. B．Sylvia Colella.
C．Martin Dahinden. D．Kwame Alexander.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据Sylvia Colella部分中的“One thing that keeps me motivated is greatlooking workout or athletic wear”可知选B项。
2．How much should you pay at least if you buy a Swiss Army Knife and Hankins's book?
A．＄35.90. B．＄53.03.
C．＄54.97. D．＄90.87.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据Martin Dahinden部分中的“Victorinox Swiss Army Spartan Ⅱ Pocket Knife,$ 17.13”以及Melissa Ho部分中的“Robert Irwin: All the Rules Will Change by Evelyn C. Hankins,$ 35.90”可知选B项。
3．Which of the following is the most suitable for kids?
A．We Shall Overcome.
B．Koral Lustrous Legging.
C．Robert Irwin: All the Rules Will Change.
D．Victorinox Swiss Army EvoWood 17 Swiss Army Knife.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据Kwame Alexander部分中的“A children's book gift basket with some of my favorites ...We Shall Overcome”可知选A项。
