2008年黑龙江学位英语考试真题
There are stock markets in large cities in many countries. Stock markets in Paris, London, Tokyo, Shanghai and New York are among the largest and most well-known. The stock market, also called stock exchange, is a place where people can buy or sell the shares of a factory or company. And each share means part ownership of a factory or company.
Different people go to the stock markets. Some are rich, who want to get more money than they have. Others are not very rich, who buy stocks to try to become rich. Still others buy stocks as part of their plan to save money.
Of course, investing (投资) money in the stock market is not the safest way to make money. No one can tell exactly whether the shares will be doing well. The factory or company may do badly. Then the stocks will go down, and the investors will lose money. The stock may go up or down for a number of untold reasons. Everyone wants the stock to go up, but sometimes even if a factory or company does a good job, the stock may still go down.
No wonder going to the stock market is often compared to gambling（赌博）. All are eager to make money by “gambling” in the stock market. Factories and companies that need money are pleased that so many people are willing to “gamble.” Indeed, the stock market is an attractive and complex part of the business world.
46. The following people go to the stock market EXCEPT those who ______.
A. want to become richer B. want to get rid of poverty
C. want to save money D. want to find jobs
47. Which of the following statements is true?
A. A good investor can affect the change in stock prices.
B. A good investor can tell exactly when the stock goes up or down.
C. A good investor will sometimes lose money.
D. A good investor knows how to choose a company which does a good job.
48. In the passage the writer ______.
A. encourages people to go to the stock market
B. assures people that buying stocks is a good investment
C. warns people to be careful in buying stocks
D. explains how stock goes up when factories or companies run well
49. The word “complex” in the last sentence probably means ______.
A. complete B. strange C. difficult D. modern
50. The passage mainly tells us about ______.
A. the ABCs of stock markets
B. gambling in stock markets
C. how to make money in stock markets
D. how to buy or sell shares in stock markets
Questions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage:
A great difference between American social customs and those of other countries is the way in which names are used. Americans have little concern for "rank", especially socially. Most Americans do not want to be treated in any especially respectful way because of their age or social rank; it makes them feel uncomfortable. Many Americans even find the terms "Mr", "Mrs" or "Miss" too formal. People of all ages may prefer to be called by their first names. "Don't call me Mrs Smith, just call me Sally. " Using only first names usually indicates friendliness and acceptance. However, if you do not feel comfortable using only first names, it is quite acceptable to be more formal. Just smile and say that after a while you will use first names but you are accustomed to being more formal when you first meet someone.
Very often, introductions are made using both first and last names: "Mary Smith, this is John Jones." In this situation you are free to decide whether to call the lady "Mary" or "Miss Smith". Sometimes both of you will begin a conversation using last names, and after a while one or both of you may begin using first names instead. You have a choice: if you don't want to use first names so quickly, no one will think it impolite if you continue according to your own custom.
51. In the first paragraph the author tells us that ___________.
A. Americans do not talk about rank, especially socially
B. Americans feel uncomfortable when talking about rank
C. Americans take interests in social customs
D. Americans don't care much about social rank
52. According to the passage, most Americans feel _________ when they are treated especially respectfully owing to their age or social rank.
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