Question

 

“Make a roundabout way,”someone 1. . “Swim across, ” said another. The businessman smiled without saying a word. Finally he gave his idea, “Why not do something different 2. rushing to the mine? How about buying a boat to do some ferrying？” The listeners were surprised. Then he explained 3. . “The boatman could ask the passengers for as much money as possible. They were willing to pay because there was gold on the other bank.”

Do what others have not thought to do, or something that never tried before. That is the key to success. In the view of a wise man, a difficult 4. often means a chance of success.

 

Answer 1

1.E

2.B

3.A

4.D

【解析】

试题分析：短文大意：本文主要记述了一段打电话的场景，通过对话可知杰克无法参加萨姆的生日聚会。

1.绕路的方式”有人建议说。另一个人说游过去。故选E

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考点：人物传记类短文