Coin collection is one of the oldest known hobbies. In the past it was often enjoyed by kings and scholars. It is also a pleasant way of saving. The designs (图案) on coins tell many stories. The coins of a country often are a record of its history and geography (地理) . Some old coins tell us all we know about a country or a period of history. Coins tell us about the art, dress and hairstyles (发型) of people who lived long ago. To get the most enjoyment from your hobby of coin collecting, read as much as you can on the subject. Try to form a group of collector friends. If you have an old or foreign coin, find out where and when it was made, its name and value, and what you could have bought with it when it was in use. Never clean a coin unless it is caked with dirt. Clean away the dirt with soap and warm water. Do not use anything hard. This will damage both the looks and value of the coin. Coin collection started long time ago.
A. Right.
B. Wrong.
C. Doesn’t say.
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What does the conversation show about the man
A. He hates the weather reports.
B. He believes the weather reports.
C. He is usually worried about bad weather.
What are they talking about
A. What the/watched on TV
B. What they did in their spare time.
C. The beginning of television.
New technology links the world as never before. Our planet has shrunk. It’s now a "global village" where countries are only seconds away by fax or phone or satellite link. And, of course, our ability to benefit from this high-tech communications equipment is greatly enhanced by foreign language skills. Deeply involved with this new technology is a breed of modern businesspeople who have a growing respect for the economic value of doing business abroad. In modern markets, success overseas often helps support domestic business efforts. Overseas assignments are becoming increasingly important to advancement within executive ranks. The executive stationed in another country no longer need fear being "out of sight and out of mind. " He or she can be sure that the overseas effort is central to the company’s plan for success, and that promotions often follow or accompany an assignment abroad. If an employee can succeed in a difficult assignment overseas, superiors will have greater confidence in his or her ability to cope back in the United States where cross-cultural considerations and foreign language issues are becoming more and more prevalent. Thanks to a variety of relatively inexpensive communications devices with business applications, even small businesses in the United States are able to get into international markets. English is still the international language of business. But there is an ever-growing need for people who can speak another language. A second language isn’t generally required to get a job in business, but having language skills gives a candidate the edge when other qualifications appear to be equal. The employee posted abroad who speaks the country’s principal language has an opportunity to fast-forward certain negotiations, and can have the cultural insight to know when it is better to move more slowly. The employee at the home office who can communicate well with foreign clients over the telephone or by fax machine is an obvious asset to the firm. In this passage, "out of sight and out of mind" ( Para. 3 ) probably means ______.
A. being unable to think properly for lack of insight
B. being totally out of touch with business at home
C. missing opportunities for promotion when abroad
D. leaving all care and worry behind
What does the woman mean
A. She knows the way.
B. She doesn’t want to tell the way.
C. She is not sure about the way.