Checks have largely taken the place of money as a means of    36   , for they are widely accepted everywhere.   37    this is very   38    for both buyer and seller, it should not be forgotten that checks are not real money: they are quite   39   in themselves. A shop-keeper runs a certain  40  when he accepts a check and he is quite   41   his rights if, on occasion, he   42   to do so. People do not always know this and are   43    if their good faith is called in question. A wealthy friend of mine told me he had an extremely   44   experience.

One day he decided to buy a particularly fine pearl necklace at a famous jewelry shop which keeps a large__45  of precious stones and asked if he could pay   46   check, the assistant said that this was quite  47  . But the moment my friend signed his name, he was invited into the manager’s office. The manager was very polite, but he explained that someone   48   exactly the same name had presented them with a worthless check not long ago. My friend got very angry at it and said he would buy a necklace   49  . When he got up to go, the manager told him that the police would arrive at any moment and he had better stay   50   he wanted to get into serious trouble. Sure enough the police arrived, __51 to my friend for the   52  ,  but explained that a person who had used the same name as his  53   for a number of recent robberies. Then the police asked my friend to    54    out a note which had been used by the thief in a number of shops. The note read, “I have a gun in my pocket, ask no questions and give all the money in the safe.” Fortunately, my friend’s handwriting was quite__55__ the thief’s. He was not only allowed to go without further delay, but to take the pearl necklace with him.

1.A. change              B. exchange                     C. trade                              D. business 

2.A. Because                      B. If                                    C. Though                    D. Since

3.A. favourite             B. popular                        C. profitable                        D. convenient

4.A. dangerous                  B. priceless                      C. unimportant                   D. valueless

5.A. chance                        B. risk                                C. opportunity       D. danger

6.A. within                            B. out of                    C. without              D. beyond

7.A. refuses                        B. agrees                          C. fails                                  D. hates

8.A. unhappy            B. ashamed                      C. shocked                      D. puzzled

9.A. uninteresting    B. unreasonable             C. unforgettable                 D. unpleasant

10.A. amount                     B. accident                       C. stock                                D. number

11.A. in                                B. by                                  C. with                             D. on

12.A. in need             B. in common                  C. in use                     D. in order

13.A. used                          B. with                              C. named                             D. by

14.A. anywhere                 B. somewhere                 C. somewhere else            D. everywhere

15.A. unless                        B. otherwise           C. if                              D. whether

16.A. coming              B. sticking                        C. apologizing            D. checking

17.A. manner             B. behavior                      C. inconvenience               D. treatment

18.A. responsible              B. answered                    C. charged                          D. blamed

19.A. copy                          B. read                              C. take                                  D. bring

20.A. unlike                        B. different                      C. dissimilar                         D. dislike

 

House buyers have three main choices: building from the ground up, moving into an old house or buying a new one. All the three are very different and should be considered carefully. Your budget will probably have the biggest effect on your choice. Comparing the three will help you make a good decision.

New houses are untouched and fresh, which means they can suit your personality and you know exactly where all of the materials come from. New houses won’t hold many unpleasant surprises, such as weak foundations, or other damaged areas. Most of these modern houses are also far more eco-friendly, with future decoration being just as easy to make and do as you like. Buying new houses is also a great way to save money, and you may find its benefit with the price going up in the future.

Some buildings, such as those that are rare or in certain areas, are of value over the years. Sometimes it is the history that draws more buyers into older houses. A famous person may have lived there, or an important event may have taken place in the house. This may not add any value to the house, but it can add to the attraction. There may be more repairs which will need to be done in the old houses,so before you think you’ve found a great bargain, be sure to get a careful inspection.

There are those who prefer building from the ground up. Building your own house can be a very rewarding, tiring, and expensive experience. While people have many expectations of planning and building their own houses, one thing is sure: it will take a while. There are always difficulties during construction, so you always find the construction time will be longer than your plan, not to mention the budget. Time can add up as well as materials and costs. Building is a good choice for those who are able and qualified.

1.In Paragraph 2, the writer mainly tells readers _____.

A.How to choose a good new house.

B.The benefits of buying a new house

C.Things to consider when they buy a house.

D.How to save money when they buy a new house.

2.What does the writer suggest people do when they are buying an old house?

A.Check whether the price is low

B.Check whether it is a rare house

C.Check carefully whether lots of repairs are needed

D.Check whether a famous person has lived in it

3.The writer seems to believe that building a house of one’s own is ____.

A.easy                                 B.costly

C.interesting                            D.impossible

4.What is the writer’s purpose in writing this passage?

A.To encourage readers to build a house of their own

B.To explain why it is hard to decide what house to buy

C.To tell readers how to find a great bargain when they are buying a house

D.To help readers make a better decision when they are buying a house

 

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