Choose the answer that correctly interprets the sentence from the text.
1. Prior to the late 1880s, most of us were so busy trying to make a living that we didn't care what the Joneses were doing, nor did we know, for that matter. (Para. 4)
A) Before the late 1880s, most of us were busy trying to make a living. We didn't care what the Joneses were doing, and we didn't know either.
B) Before the late 1880s, most of us were so busy trying to make a living that we didn't care what the Joneses were doing, nor did we know what mattered to them.
2. And much of that assessment was, and still is, based on a perceived lack of things we're told we should want or have. (Para. 4)
A) And much of the assessment was, and still is, based on a lack of understanding of the things we're told we should want or have.
B) And much of that evaluation was, and still is, based on a feeling that we are short of things we ought to have because of the messages from the mass media.
3. Because ultimately, you decide if you're going to buy into this idea that you're not good enough.（Para. 7)
A) Because in the end, you decide by yourself if you're going to buy more stuff to stop thinking you're not good enough.
B) Because in the end, you determine whether you're going to accept the notion that you're not good enough.
4. If you can't put a cap on it, you're chasing the wind. (Para. 9)
A) If you can't put a limit on what you desire, you are undertaking a meaningless task that will lead you nowhere.
B) If you can't constrain (限制) your desires, you're following the crowd.
5. Think of the moments you look back on as your fondest memories. Would you trade those for a pile of cash? (Para. 9)
A) Think of the moments you remember as your most loving memories. Would you buy them with all the money you have?
B) Think of the moments you look back on as your warmest memories. Would you exchange them for a pile of cash?
1. Prior to the late 1880s, most of us were so busy trying to make a living that we didn't care what the Joneses were doing, nor did we know, for that matter. (Para. 4)
A) Before the late 1880s, most of us were busy trying to make a living. We didn't care what the Joneses were doing, and we didn't know either.
B) Before the late 1880s, most of us were so busy trying to make a living that we didn't care what the Joneses were doing, nor did we know what mattered to them.
2. And much of that assessment was, and still is, based on a perceived lack of things we're told we should want or have. (Para. 4)
A) And much of the assessment was, and still is, based on a lack of understanding of the things we're told we should want or have.
B) And much of that evaluation was, and still is, based on a feeling that we are short of things we ought to have because of the messages from the mass media.
3. Because ultimately, you decide if you're going to buy into this idea that you're not good enough.（Para. 7)
A) Because in the end, you decide by yourself if you're going to buy more stuff to stop thinking you're not good enough.
B) Because in the end, you determine whether you're going to accept the notion that you're not good enough.
4. If you can't put a cap on it, you're chasing the wind. (Para. 9)
A) If you can't put a limit on what you desire, you are undertaking a meaningless task that will lead you nowhere.
B) If you can't constrain (限制) your desires, you're following the crowd.
5. Think of the moments you look back on as your fondest memories. Would you trade those for a pile of cash? (Para. 9)
A) Think of the moments you remember as your most loving memories. Would you buy them with all the money you have?
B) Think of the moments you look back on as your warmest memories. Would you exchange them for a pile of cash?
举一反三
- Prior to the late 1880s, most of us were so busy ___ to make a living that we didn’t care what the other people were doing.
- Our dreams, they while we’re in them. It’s only when we that we realize something actually strange. May I ask you a question? You never really remember the beginning of your dreams, do you? You always right in the middle of what’s going on.
- What will you be? One thing is sure that each of you will 1) _____________. But there is no such a future you don’t 2) _____________. What you’re doing today is 3) _____________. The most important thing to do is to 4) _____________. You need to know what type of person 5) _____________, to know your strong points as well as your limitations. This helps you 6) _____________ and shape your future.
- Wait a minute, please. A: Are you sure we’re going in the right direction? B: Do you think we can get nice rooms there?
- Let us have a look at your pictures,______? A: shall we B: will you C: shan’t we D: won’t you