CET-4文章贯通记单词训练(五十二)

CET-4文章贯通记单词训练(五十二)
One evening a sea breeze was causing a window on a campus dormitory to crash repeatedly as the clasp(钩子) on it had been broken. The Duct tape put a swift end to the nuisance of the constant banging. Although it was obvious it was not a permanent solution of the problem, nevertheless, the temporary use of the duct tape was appreciated until the window could be replaced or someone could install a better latch.
You can even accomplish repairs on vehicles, which sometimes means the difference between being stopped in traffic or being able to continue your journey. Many motorists(汽车司机) have had to resort to the use of the duct tape in an emergency situation. Drivers often keep a roll of duct tape in the trunk of their car for that reason. It
is a tremendous relief when you are able to wrap a piece of duct tape around a leaking hose that you discover at a time when it is not convenient to replace it. Thanks to the duct tape, the driver can become mobile again. The fear of being stranded(束手无策的) on a lonely stretch of highway is lessened when you carry a duct tape.
Other forms of transportation make good use of the tape as well. Usage for it can be found on boats, and also on airplanes. For instance, a sky driver once reported that jumping out of a small airplane did not scare her as much as riding in a small plane that appeared to have lots of duct tape.
Sports and recreational activities make good use of this tape as well. If you’re audio cassette player will not stay closed, use a piece of duct tape to position the tape holder. It might look odd but it will serve the purpose. If a hockey stick needs to be taped, use duct tape!
It can be used to compress a package, making more cargo fit in a carrier. You can use it repair a leaky toilet, or to fix a crack on a toilet seat.
If you wrap duct tape around a newspaper, it can be used to make a dog’s chew toy.
If you get an opportunity to use this product, you will also discover many uses for it and you will agree that it is one of the world’s best inventions.
一天晚上，一阵海风使校园宿舍的一扇窗子碰来碰去，响个不停，因为上面的钩子坏了。

管道胶带很快就止住宅楼了那讨厌的持续不断的碰撞声。

尽管那显然不是解决问题的长远之计，但在换掉那扇窗子或有人为它安装一个好插销之前，仍不失为一种值得赞许的临时办法。

你甚至可以成功地修理交通工具，有时候这就决定了你是停止前进还是继续你的行程。

许多机动车驾驶员在紧急情况下不得不求助于
管道胶带。

为此，驾驶员们常常在他们的车厢里放上一卷管道胶带。

当你发现管子漏了，又不便于更换，而你却能够用一段管道胶带包缠好时，该是多么的惬意啊。

用了管道胶带，驾驶员又可以上路了。

只要你备有管道胶带，对在公路的偏僻路段上束手无策的担心就会少多了。

在其他的交通方式上管道胶带也有它的用途。

在船上有它的用途，在飞机上也有。

比如，一个跳伞运动员曾说，如果所乘的小飞机上同时还载有很多管道胶带的话，从小飞机上跳出来比乘坐小飞机还安全。

运动和娱乐活动也是这种带子的用武之地。

如果你的盒式磁带放音机不紧，就用一节管道胶带固定磁带卡吧。

看起来有点怪怪的，却很管用。

如果曲棍球棍需要用带子包缠，那就用管道胶带吧!运动员们，不管是职业的还是业余的，都喜欢用它。

它可以用来压紧包裹，使得一件行李中装进更多的东西。

可以用它修补漏水的马桶，修理马桶座圈的裂缝。

如果用管道胶带缠卷一张报纸，就可以用做狗嚼棒。

你要是有机会使用这种产品，并发现它的许多用途，你就会同意说它是世界上最好的发明之一。