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In 1949，a Swedish engineer named Curt Lindquist created a material which was made of fiber(纤维)and cotton and could absorb water quickly.He turned this new material into dishcloths which have been available in Europe ever since，and now they are gaining ground in Canada.
I love microfiber cleaning cloths，but I stopped buying them when I started cutting down on plastic and things containing chemicals.I had heard that Swedish dishcloths would replace traditional towels，but I didn't see how they could be much better than my regular cotton dish towels.At that time，the company Swedish Wholesale sent me a sample pack of 10 to have a try and I am really kind of gobsmacked—they perform really well and are of great use.The ones are hard at first，but get soft once they are wet.They are made in Europe，which means they aren't exactly a local product.
The best part of dishcloths may be that they are completely biodegradable.The ones I got are made of biodegradable plantbased fiber and cotton.After innocent spills and wiping up water，I just wash mine out in the sink and squeeze them well，and then let them dry on the dish rack(架子)．But for more intensive washing，they can go into the washing machine or dishwasher.They are much less likely to give shelter to bacteria compared to traditional dishcloths because of their unique composition.
I have been using mine for about a month，and I'm curious to see how long the pack will last，but so far they have been satisfactory.I worried that they would just be something I would have to throw out at the end of their lives，but that they can be composted(制成堆肥)，which is a key factor，makes a big difference.I will report back after more time has passed，but for now I can't imagine going back to everything else.
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇记叙文。跟作者之前使用过的清洁布相比，瑞典寄来的清洁布更环保，且效果更佳。作者在文章中讲述了自己试用的经历和感受。
4．Why did the author stop buying microfiber cleaning cloths?
A．They were made of chemicals.
B．Something was wrong with them.
C．New dishcloths would be given to her.
D．She wanted to cut back on her daily expense.
解析：细节理解题。根据第二段的第一句可知，人造纤维的清洁布含有化学物质，这对环境没有益处，所以作者不再使用这种清洁布了。
答案：A
5．What does the underlined word “gobsmacked” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A．Disappointed. B．Nervous.
C．Embarrassed. D．Surprised.
解析：词义猜测题。根据下文的“they perform really well and are of great use”可知，当看到瑞典寄来的清洁布的效果时，作者感到非常惊讶。
答案：D
6．What is the author's attitude to the new dishcloths at last?
A．Uninterested. B．Doubtful.
C．Positive. D．Negative.
解析：观点态度题。根据最后一段的第一句可知，作者对这些清洁布的整体效果最终还是非常满意的。
答案：C
7．What is the best title for the text?
A．Dishcloths Made in Europe
B．Giving Swedish Dishcloths a Try
C．The Function of New Dishcloths
D．The Differences Between Two Dishcloths
解析：标题归纳题。作者在文中讲述了自己试用瑞典生产的清洁布的经历和感受。故B项最适合作本文标题。
答案：B
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