Question

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閱讀下列短文，從所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)(A、B、C、D)中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)。

　　2001 is the year of the “Snake Sleeping in Winter”. The image (形象) is one of a snake which builds up sufficient resources (足夠的資源) to last out the winter in comfort. On face, value this may seem to imply that a successful year is ahead. This is not necessarily the case, but is dependent upon sufficient work being done to ensure that success.

　　This is a year for preparation. In this particular snake year there is the association (聯(lián)系) with deep winter, with potertial (潛在的) hardship and difficulties to overcome. This is a year, therefore, in which your eyes should be fixed on your goals, but not so firmly fixed as to be blind to the short-term difficulties that lie in the path of our goals.

　　This is a year in which it is important to be faithful to friends and family. Your network of support may be a significant asset (財(cái)產(chǎn)) in difficult times. Be prepared to be more than a fair weather friend and to walk the extra mile when someone is in need. That said, remember that there is a danger of unusual overwork this year, so keep a balance, and just check to make sure you're not being taken for a ride.

1．The writer thinks that ________.

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A．2001 is sure to be a year of success

B．great efforts are required in 2001

C．everybody will live a happy life in 2001

D．2001 will be a good year for snakes

2．By writing the passage the writer is trying to tell us ________.

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A．what fine nature the snakes are possessed of

B．what we should learn from the snakes

C．what information we can get from the snakes about the new year

D．what we should do and expect in this particular snake year

3．Which of the following expressions has the meaning of “go out of one's way to offer help”?

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A．To walk the extra mile.

B．To be a fair weather friend

C．To take others for a ride.

D．To pay enough attention to the short-term difficulties.

Answer 1

答案：B;D;A