题目内容
Beware of those who use the truth to cheat. When someone tells you something that is true, but leaves out important information that should be included, he can create a false impression.
For example, someone might say,“I just won a hundred dollars on the lottery(抽奖). It was great. I took that dollar ticket back to the store and turned it in for one hundred dollars!”
This guy’s a winner, right? Maybe, maybe not. We then discover that he bought two hundred tickets, and only one was a winner. He’s really a big loser!
He didn’t say anything that was false, but he deliberately omitted important information. That’s called a half-truth. Half-truths are not technically lies, but they are just as dishonest.
Untrustworthy candidates in political campaigns often use this tactic (策略). Let’s say that during Governor Smith’s last term, her state lost one million jobs and gained three million jobs. Then she seeks another term. One of her opponents runs an as saying, “During Government Smith’s term, the state lost one million jobs!”That’s true. However an honest statement would have been, “During Governor Smith’s term, the state had a net (净余的) gain of two million jobs.”
Advertisers will sometimes use half-truths. It’s against the law to make false claims so they try to mislead you with the truth. An ad might say, “Nine out of ten doctors recommend Yucky Pills to cure nose pimples (丘疹).” It fails to mention that they only asked ten doctors and nine of them work for the Yucky Corporation.
This kind of deception happens too often. It’s a sad fact of life: Lies are lies, and sometimes the truth can lie as well.
1. Which statement is true according to the article?
A. Whenever people tell the truth, they are really lying.
B. The truth can be used in dishonest ways
C. All governors help their states.
D. You can’t trust gamblers (赌博的人)
2.The author clearly wants people to .
A. vote for female candidates
B. know that lies are lies
C. never trust anyone
D. think carefully about what they read and hear
3.Which of the following would be the best title?
A. Lying With the Truth B. Everyone Lies
C. Yucky Corporation D. Nose Pimples
1.B
2.D
3.A
【解析】略
Please be advised that Nairobi like any other large city has a security and crime problem. However , if you observe the following simple guidelines you will stay and have a trouble-free seminar(研讨会):
1.Do not wear a money belt. This makes you an instant target.
2.Cameras of all kinds are a favourite with snatchers. Feel free to use them within the Starehe Campus and the hotel grounds but not in the streets.
3.Ladies handbags are also a regular snatch. Avoid carrying one ,and if you must ,be
careful and hold on to it tightly.
4.Jewellery and even glasses with valuable frames are also often targeted .Bear this in mind.
5.When in a vehicle keep the doors always locked. And the windows only slightly open ,especially at traffic lights ,junctions and in slow moving traffic.
6.Beware of street children ,their begging often quickly changed into something more unpleasant.
7.Stay with the main party all the time ,and avoid wandering off on your own.
8.Finnally , the best defence is to be careful at all times and conscious of your environment.
Should you have any problem ,query or need help at any hour of the day or night ,call any of the following and they will do their best for you
OFFICE FIXED | HOME FIXED | Mobile Phone | ||
1 | KENNEDY | 763856/761221 | 763182 | 0733 |
HONGO | 761294 | |||
2 | FRED OKONO | 761221 | 764988 | 0733 604490 |
3 | EDWIN OTIENO | 761221 | 761642/763011 | 072 701279 |
This selection must be delivered by .
A.the Nairobe city government B.the police of the Nairobe Airport
C.the organizer of the seminar D.Kennedy Hongo, a detective
After reading this notice ,visitors to Nairobe might gain an impression that .
A.Fred Okono and his fellow workmates are very kind and helpful
B.Nairobe is a large city which is very developed
C.the crime problem is very serious in the city of Nairobe.
D.they should not have paid a visit to Nairobe ,and should buy a ticket back immediately.
The notice tells us that .
A.something unpleasant could happen to you if you use a camera during
the seminar
B.ladies must not wear a handbag or any jewellery
C.in the hotels of Nairobe ,it might be dangerous to stay in a single room
D.everything will be OK if you always watch out and are clear about the surroundings.
Beware of those who use the truth to deceive. When someone tells you something that is 36 , but leaves out important information that should be 37 , he can create a false impression.
For example, someone might say, “I just 38 a hundred dollars on the lottery. It was great. I took that dollar ticket back to the store and 39 it in for one hundred dollars!”
This guy’s a winner, 40 ? Maybe, maybe not. We then discover that he bought two hundred 41 , and only one was a winner. He’s really a big 42 !
He didn’t say anything that was 43 , but he deliberately left out some important 44 . That’s called a half-truth. Half-truths are not technically 45 , but they are just as not 46 .
Untrustworthy candidates in 47 campaigns often use this tactic(策略,手段). Let’s say that during Governor Smith’s last term, her state lost one million jobs and 48 three million jobs. Then she 49 another term. One of her opponents runs an ad 50 , “During Governor Smith’s term, the state lost one million jobs!” That’s true. 51 , an honest statement would have been, “During Governor Smith’s term, the state had a net gain of 52 million jobs.”
Advertisers will sometimes use half-truths. It’s 53 the law to make false claims so they try to mislead you with the 54 . An ad might boast, “Nine out of ten doctors recommend Yucky Pills to cure nose pimples.” It 55 to mention that they only asked ten doctors and nine of them work for the Yucky Corporation.
This kind of deception happens too often. It’s a sad fact of life: Lies are lies, and sometimes the truth can lie as well.
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