Section B Passage

　　Passage One

　　What makes a person famous? This is a mystery that many people have thought about. All kinds of myths surround the lives of well-known people. Most people are familiar with the works of William Shakespeare, one of the greatest English writers of the 16th and 17th centuries. Yet how many know Shakespeare, the person, the man behind the works? After centuries of research, scholars are still trying to discover Shakespeare’s personal history.

　　It is not easily found in his writings. Authors of the time could not protect their works. An actingcompany, for example, could change the play if they wanted to. Nowadays, writers have copy rights to protect their work. Many myths arouse about Shakespeare. Some said he had no formal education. Others believe that he began his career by tending the horses of wealthy men. All of these myths are interesting, but are they true? Probably not.

　　Shakespeare’s father was a respective man in Stratford-upon-Avon, a man of the town council.

　　He sent young William to grammar school. Most people of Elizabethan times did not continue beyond grammar school. So Shakespeare did have at least average education. Some paths of Shakespeare’s life were always remain unknown. The great London fire arouses 1666 burned many important documents that could’ve been a source of clues. We were always be left with many questions and few facts.

　　Q16. What does speaker say about William Shakespeare?

　　答案：B) His personal history is little known.

　　Q17. What does we learn about Shakespeare’s father?

　　答案：D) He was a member of the town council.

　　Q18. Why does the speaker say parts of Shakespeare’s life remain a mystery?

　　答案：C) Possible sources of clues about him were lost in a fire.

　　Passage Two

　　Wherever you go and for whatever reason, it’s important to be safe. While the majority of people you meet in travelling are short to be friendly and welcoming, they are dangerous. First being the most common. Just as in your home country. Do not expect everyone you meet to be friendly and helpful. It’s important top repaired for your trip in advance and to take precautions while you are travelling. As you prepare for your trip, make sure your have the right paperwork.You don’t want to get to your destination, only to find you have the wrong visa, or worse, that your passport isn’t valid anymore. Also, make sure you travel with proper medical insurance. So that if you sick or injured during your travels, you will be able to get treatment. If you want to drive all year abroad, make sure you have a international driver’s license. When you get to your destination, use official transport. Always go to bus and taxi stands, don’t except rights from strangers who offer you a lift. If there isn’t a meter in the taxi, agree on the price before you get in. If you prefer to stay in cheap hotels while travelling, make sure you can lock the door of your room from the inside. Finally, bear in mind to simile. It’s the friendly and the most sincere form of communication. And it sure to be understood in any part of the world.

　　Q19What is mentioned as a most common danger when people go travelling abroad?

　　答案：A) Do not expect everyone you meet to be friendly and helpful..

　　Q20What is the most important thing to do when you prepare for your trip abroad?

　　答案：B) Have the right documents.

　　Q21What does the speaker suggest you do when you arrive at your destination?

　　答案：B) Use official transport.

　　Passage 3

　　The British are supposed to be famous for laughing at themselves, but even their sense of humour has a limit,as the British retailer Gerald Ratner found out to his cost.When Ratner took over his father's chain of 130 jewelry shops in 1984, he introduced a very clear company policy. He decided that his shops should sell down market products at the lowest possible prices. It was a great success. The British public loved his cheap gold earringsand his tasteless silver ornaments. By 1991, Ratner's company had 2,400 shops and it was worth over 680 million pounds. But in April of that year, Gerald Ratner made a big mistake. At a big meeting of top British businesspeople, he suited up and explained the secret of his success.People say "How can we sell our goods for such a low price?" I say "Because they are absolute rubbish." His audience roared with laughter. But the British newspapers and the British public were not so amused. People felt insulted and stayed away from Ratner's shops. Sales fell and 6 months after his speech, Ratner's share price had fallen by 42%. The following year, things got worse and Gerald Ratner was forced to resign. By the end of 1992, he lost his company, his career and his house. Even worse, 25,000 of his employees had lost their jobs. It had been a very expensive joke.

　　Q22 What did Gerald Ratner decide to do when he took over his father's shops?

　　答案：C) Sell inexpensive products.

　　Q23 On what occasion did Gerald Ratner explained the secret of his success?

　　答案：A) At a meeting of top British businesspeople.

　　Q24 How did people feel when they leaned of Gerald Ratner's remarks?

　　答案：D) Insulted.

　　Q25 What does the story of Gerald Ratner suggest?

　　答案：B) There should be a limit to one's sense of humour.

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