题目
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People in business have to be careful, if they are to survive the jungle out there. They must not be led into making bogus investments. Bogus means something that it is not real. Nobody is sure how the word got started. But it began to appear in a American newspapers in 1800s. A newspaper in Boston Massachusetts said the word came from a criminal whose name was Bogazy. The newspaper said Bogazy wrote checks to people, although he did not have enough money in the bank. After he wrote the checks, he would flee from town. So people who were paid with his checks received nothing. The newspaper said Americans shortened and changed to the criminal"s name Bogazy to bogus.
People try to earn money also must be aware of being ripped off. A person who is ripped off has had something stolen or at least has been treated very unfairly. A writer for the magazine American Speech said he first saw the expression used in 1971. It was on a sign that a student carried during a protest demonstration at a university. The message on the sign was that the student felt ripped off or cheated. Perhaps the best way to prevent getting ripped off in business is to not try to get rich quickly.
To be successful, a person in business works hard and tries to get down to brass tacks. This expression means to get to the bottom or most important part of something. For example, a salesman may talk and talk about his product without saying the price. You get down to brass tacks when you say it sounds good but how much does it cost?
Word expert Charles Funk thinks the expression comes from sailors on ships. They clean the bottom of a boat. When they have removed all the dirt, they are down to the brass tacks, the copper pieces that hold the boat together. So if we get down to brass tacks, we can prevent rip-offs and bogus ways of earning money in that jungle out there. And some good luck will help too.
小题1:This passage is mainly written to________.
A.explain several expressions related to money |
B.tell us some skills of learning English words |
C.tell us the secret of how to do business |
D.tell us the power of money |
A.doing business is as exciting as living in a jungle |
B.businessmen are as dangerous as animals in a jungle |
C.doing business is as difficult as living in a jungle |
D.businessmen are as careful as people living in a jungle |
A.real | B.beautiful | C.good | D.new |
A.The name of a very successful businessman. |
B.The name of a criminal who cheated others. |
C.The name of a famous newspaper in Boston. |
D.The name of a check written by a criminal. |
答案
小题1:A
小题2:C
小题3:A
小题4:B
解析
试题分析:文章介绍了几个关于钱的习语,具体说明它们的含义和来历。
小题1:主旨题:从文章的内容可知文章介绍了几个关于钱的习语,选A
小题2:细节题:从第一段的句子;The expression probably began because the jungle is filled with wild animals and unknown dangers that threaten people. Sometimes people in business feel competing businesses are as dangerous as wild animals.可知人们将做生意比作生活在丛林里面,因为它们都是很难的,选C
小题3:细节题:从第二段的句子:Bogus means something that it is not real.可知Bogus 意味着这个东西不是真的,选A
小题4:细节题:从第二段的句子:A newspaper in Boston Massachusetts said the word came from a criminal whose name was Bogazy.可知Bogus 是来自于一个欺骗别人的罪犯,选B
核心考点
试题【People often say that money talks. They mean that a person with a lot of money c】;主要考察你对题材分类等知识点的理解。[详细]
举一反三
Generally speaking, a British is widely regarded as a quiet, shy and conservative (保守) person who is only among those with whom he is familiar. When a stranger is present, he often seems nervous, embarrassed. You have to take a commuter train (通勤车) any morning or evening to the truth of this. Serious-looking businessmen and women sit reading their newspapers or off in a corner; hardly anybody talks, since to do so would be considered quite offensive (冒犯的).
, there is an unwritten but clearly understood code of behavior, which, once , makes the offender immediately the object of .
One of the few things we can say about the British with certainty is that a British takes a(n) to the discussion of their weather and that, if given a chance, he will talk about it . Some people argue that it is because the British weather follows forecast and thus becomes a source of interest to everyone. This may be so. Certainly a British cannot have much in the weathermen, whose predictions, in many cases, to be wrong! The man in the street seems to be as accurate – or as inaccurate – as the weathermen in his .
Foreigners may be surprised at the number of references weather that the British make to each other in the course of a single day. Very often conversational greetings are by comments on the weather. “Nice day, isn’t it?” “Beautiful day!” may well be heard instead of “Good morning, how are you?” the foreigner may consider this exaggerated (夸大) and comic, it is worthwhile pointing out that it could be used to his . If he wants to start a conversation with a British but is to know where to begin, he could do well to mention the state of the weather. It is a(n) subject to which a response may well be of even the most reserved of the British.
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Michael Pietsch, Rowling’s US publisher, says the novel reminded him of Dickens “because of the humanity, the humor, the social concerns, the intensely real characters”. No magic though, apparently: “This book isn’t Harry Potter”, says Pietsch. “It is a completely different concern”. As with Harry Potter, there are no advance copies for the media, no early reviews. To date, the seven-book series has sold more than 450 million copies worldwide, and it became one of the most successful movie franchises in July 21, 2007.
Back then, fans could buy books at midnight parties hosted by bookstores. But recent years have seen a great challenge for brick-and-mortar(实体的) bookstores. People are still buying books, indeed more books than in 2007, according to figures released by the Association of American Publishers. But they are reading them in a new format(样式)—the e-book. The Harry Potter series just became available digitally for the first time in April. It will be different for The Casual Vacancy, with the publisher simultaneously releasing an e-book. For Rowling fans who once queued up for Harry Potter, this means that instant satisfaction is now only a click away.
Moving from children’s books to adult literature is a big transition. Will Rowling’s new book be successful? Arthur Levine, the US co-editor of the Harry Potter books, seems confident: “If you read or re-read the Harry Potter books, you can see that Rowling has all the strengths she needs for great success as a fiction writer –you have great characters, an involving plot, a sense of humor and great empathy”.
小题1:In Paragraph 2, what Michael Pietsch says means that_____.
A.Dickens’ works are too impressive to forget. |
B.J.K. Rowling has all the strengths of Dickens. |
C.The new book is similar to Dickens’ works in some way. |
D.The new book is quite different from the works of Dickens. |
A.willingly | B.meanwhile | C.especially | D.eventually |
A.To explain why the new book will have a digital edition. |
B.To show the Harry Potter series are popular with readers. |
C.To compare J.K. Rowling’s old books and her new book. |
D.To clarify the great challenges for brick-and-mortar bookstores. |
A.They are both intended for children. |
B.They both show the author’s great talent. |
C.Their characters both have magical power. |
D.Both of them won’t be read on the Internet. |
●The Hermitage Museum
The Hermitage Museum is one of the most important sights to see for any visitor to St.Petersburg.There are lots of different paintings by the old masters in the Hermitage.Prepare to come face-to-face with classic Western artists.
●Kizhi Island
Kizhi Island is an open-air museum of wooden architecture from the Karelia Region of Russia.These impressive structures are made entirely without nails - the wood fits together with joints and grooves(沟槽).
●Peterhof
Peterhof is as beautiful as it is fun.You’ll be charged for admission, but go to Petethof when the fountains are working—during the day in the summer.They are shut off in winter evenings.
●The Church of Our Savior on the Spilt Blood
Love it or hate it, the Church of Our Savior on the Spilt Blood in St.Petersburg is an enthralling must-see sight.The beautiful look may make y our eyes brighten, and the painting inside the church will make you say “Wow!”
●The Bronze Horseman Statue
The so-called Bronze Horseman is a part of Russian culture and a symbol of St.Petersburg.Made famous by Alexander Pushkin, this statue of Peter the Great sitting on his horse can truly show Peter the Great’s influence on the Russian idea of greatness.
小题1:If you are interested in paintings, you’d better go to .
A.Peterhof and Kizhi Island |
B.the Hernatage Museum and Peterhof |
C.Kizhi Island and the Church of Our Savior on the Spilt Blood |
D.the hermitage Museum and the Church of Our Savior on the Spilt Blood |
A.visitors can visit Peterhof for free |
B.the buildings of Kizhi Island are made of wood |
C.the fountains in Peterhof can be seen all year round |
D.the largest collection of Russian arts is in the Hermitage Museum |
A.show the wonderful history of Russia |
B.persuade artists to study St.Petersburg |
C.recommend the famous buildings in Russia |
D.introduce the must-see sights in St.Petersburg |
A.to save more time | B.to learn more knowledge |
C.to go to the high buildings | D.to visit the most interesting sights |
FOCUS
Focus is making a repeat appearance on my list this year because I’m too much of a multitasker. The problem is that I have trouble finishing one thing with so many things calling me. When I was working as a writer, all my projects were handled via a schedule, I’m putting a fitness and housekeeping routine into my schedule.
HEALTH
I get so busy taking care of everyone else, and I forget to take care of myself and this has to change. My health suffers and my weight suffers. I have to get my health in check, not only for me but because I promised my 9-year-old son. I’ll make good food and lifestyle choices. I miss being thin, and it’s time to get it back.
CELEBRATE
What good is having it if I’m not taking time to enjoy it? I have a wonderful job, a happy family, and so much to be thankful for. So how come I spend all my time working? Last summer my family took our first vacation in four years, the best thing I’ve done for myself and my family in a long time. This year, I’m making sure to take time to enjoy life and celebrate its many blessings.
Do you have any words for 2013?
小题1:The underlined word “multitasker” probably refers to a person who .
A.makes a living by writing |
B.always fails to finish a task on time |
C.has several things to do at the same time |
D.pays more attention to fitness and housekeeping |
A.He wants to take better care of others. |
B.He’s gaining weight and feeling bad. |
C.He did not take any exercise in the past. |
D.He got the idea from his son. |
A.The word“CELEBRATE”can remind the writer to enjoy life. |
B.The writer has a vacation with his family every four years. |
C.The word“FOCUS”can help the writer focus on his family. |
D.The writer used to be overweight for lack of exercise. |
A.Three Words for 2013 |
B.Health Should Go First |
C.Keep Organized |
D.Goals for 2013 |
Lonely Planet is one of the world’s largest travel guide brands, publishing more than 500 different guides in eight languages. This year marks the company’s 40th anniversary. The popular brand also produces television shows, websites and podcasts, all dedicated to travel.
Some people praise Lonely Planet books because they make traveling easy and affordable. They save you time and keep you from missing the very best things in a place. And of course, their reviews of hostels, hotels and restaurants, in addition to ticket information about your destination, are useful.
This can be great if you’re a nervous traveler, or if you haven’t traveled by yourself before. If you’re in a country where you don’t speak the language, sometimes there’s nothing better than getting into a taxi and opening up a guidebook. You simply point to a map, directing the taxi driver to a hostel that’s cheap and clean, with friendly staff and cold beer.
But others criticize Lonely Planet and other travel guide publishers. They say guidebooks take the fun and spontaneity(自发性)out of traveling, and that part of the enjoyment of travel comes from the fact that anything can happen. They also lament(哀叹)that if you follow a guidebook, you’ll end up doing the same things and having the same experiences as everyone else. You might end up seeing the same group of people over and over, because everyone is reading the same book and following the same trail.
Another criticism of travel guides is that they have an overly(过度的)large influence on local communities. For example, some locals dedicate their lives solely(仅仅)to behaving in ways that attract tourists. They fake a traditional lifestyle, wear traditional clothes and live in traditional houses just to attract tourists’ dollars.
小题1:The Lonely Planet guidebook can bring you the following advantages EXCEPT that .
A.it can help you to save time and money when traveling |
B.you will not miss the best things without having to make choices |
C.it provides a lot of useful information about your destination |
D.you can easily find a nice place to stay in a strange city |
A.Someone who always takes a taxi when traveling. |
B.A tourist who likes to repeat others’ experiences. |
C.A person who’s nervous touring an unfamiliar place. |
D.A native traveler who is traveling alone. |
A.the guidebook is not as useful as most travelers expect |
B.travelers using it will be bored with meeting the same people on their journey |
C.travelers using it may not get the chance to have unexpected adventures |
D.local people keep their old lifestyle under the guidebook’s influence |
A.mistake | B.learn | C.pretend | D.create |
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