1、1阅读文章，选择正确答案，回答问题。 Recently a professor of philosophy in the United States has written a book called Money and the Meaning of Life. He has discovered that how we deal with money in our day-to-day life has more meaning than we usually think. One of the exercises he asked his students to do is to keep
2、 a record of every penny they spend for a week. From the way they spend their money, they can see what they really value in life.He says our relation with others often become clearly defined when money enters the picture. You might have wonderful friendship with somebody and you think that you are v
3、ery good friends. But youll know him only when you ask to lend you some money. If he does, it brings something to the relationship that seems stranger than ever before. Or it can suddenly weaken the relationship if he doesnt. This person may say that he has a certain feeling, but if it is not carrie
4、d out in the money world, there is something less real about it.Since money is important to us, we consider those who possess a lot of it to be very important. The author interviewed some millionaires in researching his book.Question: What is the most surprising thing you have discovered about being
5、 rich, because you are a self-made man?Answer: The most surprising thing is why people give me so much respect. Im nothing. I dont know much. All I am is rich.People just have an idea of making more and more money, but what is it for? How much do I need for any given purposes in my life? In this boo
6、k, the professor uncovered an important need in modern society; to bring back the idea that money is an instrument rather than the end. Money plays an important role in the modern world, but expecting money to give happiness may be missing the meaning of life.1. According to the first paragraph, peo
7、ple havent realized _.A. how important money is in their day-to-day lifeB. how one spends money shows what is important to himC. that money is more important than their philosophy of lifeD. that their understanding of life is more important than money2. The author seems to believe that asking your f
8、riend to lend you some money _.A. is a good way to test your friendB. will do harm to your friendC. will strengthen your friendshipD. is a good way to break off your friendship3. What can we learn about the millionaire from his answer in the interview?A. He doesnt feel that he is well educatedB. He
9、doesnt think he is a very important personC. He doesnt think being rich deserves so much attentionD. He doesnt consider himself to be very successful24. What does the professor want to explain in his book?A. Money is an end.B. Money is a means.C. Money is everything.D. Money is unimportant.5. Which of the following might the author disagree?A. Money is important in modern society.B. The meaning of life doesnt completely lie in money.C. Wealth will surely bring the owner happiness.D. Happiness is not necessarily the result of wealth.答案：1. B2. A3. C4. B5. C
