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Silas Minton’s funeral was a quiet (36) . It was (37) by the only (38) he had in the world, his niece and nephew, and by a few friends. The priest who (39) (40) a hundred miles into this wild part of the county was now getting (41) for the simple ceremony. Minton, (42) "Minty" as his friends (43) call him, (44) a hard life (45) for gold in a lonely part of Western Australia. He had always refused to work in a gold mine (46) he believed that he could do better (47) his own. Although he was not a boastful(夸口的)person, he had often declared that one day he (48) find a lump (块) of gold as big as his head and (49) he would retire and live in (50) for the rest of his life. But his dreams of great wealth (51) came true. For many years he had hardly earned enough money to keep himself (52) .Two men now gently lifted the rough wooden box that (53) Minty’s body, but they almost dropped it when they heard a loud cry from the grave-digger. His spade (铁锹)had struck something hard in the rocky soil and he was shouting excitedly. Then he held up a large stone. (54) it was covered (55) dirt, the stone shone curiously in the fierce sunlight: it was unmistakably a heavy piece of solid gold! 36().
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Our surroundings are being polluted faster than ever and it seems that people cannot prevent it. Time is bringing us more people, and more people will bring us more industry’, more cars, larger cities, and the growing use of man-made materials.What can explain and settle this problem The fact is that pollution is caused by man—by his desire (欲望) for a modem way of life. We make "increasing industrialization" (工业化) our first aim. So we are often ready to offer everything: clean air, pure water, good food, our health and the future of our children. There is a constant flow of people from the countryside into the cities, eager for the achievements of our modem society. But as our technological achievements have grown in the last twenty years, pollution has become a serious problem.Isn’t it time we stopped to ask ourslves where we are going—and why It makes one think of the story about the pilot (飞行员) who told his passengers over the loudspeaker: "I’ve some good news and some bad news. The good news is that we’re making rapid progress at 530 miles per hour. The bad news is that we are lost and don’t know where we’re going." The sad fact is that this becomes a true story when speaking of our modern society. According to the passage, what does man care most among the following().
Nipponex EletuicsTokyo, Japan27 December 1996Amperlite Ltd146 O’Leary StDublin, IrelandDear sirs,Improved ways of production make us able to offer you our change of Drilite batteries (电池) at a reduced price for large quantities.Further information of the new prices for your market are sent to you together with the letter, and you will see that the price has already reduced 5 percent. As c.i.f (成本，保险加运费) to Dubhn is included in our prices, you will agree that they are clearly lower than those of producers of the same batteries, both here in Japan and elsewhere. The quality of our producers remains the same—only the finest chemicals are used. The new prices are for the least orders of 1,000 pounds and will begin from January 1. Immediate sending off is guaranteed because enough can be made whenever you require it.We appreciate your past dealing and cooperstion (合作) with us, and look forward to supplying you in the new year at the new prices.Yours truly,Nipponex Electrics Why will the Japanese reduce the price at 5 percent Because ().(1) the Japanese producer holds a large quantity of stores and can’t sell them out(2) the Japanese have improved their production means and can turn out more products(3) they expect to go on dealing with the Irish in the coming year(4) the Irish think the prices in the past are unfair(5) they try to sell more products in the past are unfair(6) they want to appreciate the Irish’s co-operation
M: Welcome, Miss. May I help youW: I hope so. I want a lipstick.M: Do you have any particular brand in mind7W: I like Lyfel very much.M: We have different shades of Lyfel lipstick. May I know what color you usually wearW: Pink. But today, I’m thinking of buying one in a dark shade. You know, I will be a teacher next month. I wish to look more serious.M: Yes, I see. How do you like this oneW: Not too bad. May I have a tryM: Certainly, Miss.W: Mmm … It’s still too bright. Any darker shadesM: Not from the Lyfel group, I’m afraid.W: Well, any brand will do as long as I can get the right color.M: How about this one, then7 It has more transparent touch.W: OK, that’ the very thing I need. What lipstick did the woman expect to buy().
M: Are you looking forward to your trip to Canada, SusanW: I can’t wait to see Canada, Jason, but I’m scared stiff of the journey. My husband insists on flying, but I want to sail. Planes make me nervous.M: There’s nothing to be frightened of. How many planes fly across the Atlantic every dayW: I’ve no idea. Hundreds, I suppose.M: And how often do you hear of a crash Once or twice a yearW: Yes, but aero-planes fly so high and fast that once is enough.M: There are more road accidents per day than air deaths per year. Air transport is really safe compared with road transport.W: I still prefer to go by sea. Ships may not travel fast but as least you can relax. I’d love a trip on a luxury liner like the Queen Elizabeth II.M: It’s fine if you’re a good sailor, but have you ever traveled far in a rough seaW: No. I’ve only been in a boat once. I sailed down the River Thames on a sightseeing tour, but in any case I’d rather be sea-sick than dead. What transportation can you infer the man prefers().
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