5.From the last’ sentence of this passage we conclude that _________ 
A. businesses usually do not pay much for advertisement 
B. businessmen know well that advertisement could bring them more profits 
C. advertisement could hardly convince people of the value of the goods  
D. advertisement usually cost businesses large amounts of money 

Passage 2 
Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage: 

How men first learned to invent words is unknown; in other words, the origin of language is a mystery. All we really know is that men, unlike animals, somehow invented certain sounds to express thoughts and feelings, actions and things, so that they could communicate with each other; and that later they agreed upon certain signs, called letters, which could be combined to represent those sounds, and which could be written down. Those sounds, whether spoken, or written in letters we call words. 
The power of words, then, lies in their combinations — the things they bring up before our minds. Words become filled with meaning for us by experience; and the longer we live, the more certain words recall to us the glad and sad events of our past; and the more we read and learn, the more the number of words that mean something to us increases. 
Great writers are those who not only have great thoughts but also express these thoughts in words which appeal powerfully to our minds and feelings. This charming and telling use of words is what we call literary (文字的) style. Above all, the real poet is a master of words. He can convey his meaning in words which sing like music, and which by their position and association can move men to tears. We should therefore learn to choose our words carefully and use them accurately, or they will make our speech silly and rude. 

6. The origin of language ________. 
A. is reflected in sounds and letters 
B. is handed down from generation to generation 
C. dates back to the prehistoric period 
D. is a problem not yet solved 
7.According to the passage, words are _________. 
A. visual letters 
B. represented by sounds 
C. represented either by sounds or letters 
D. signs called letters 
8. The power of words lies in their _________ 
A. beauty B. accuracy 
C. combinations D. charm 
9. The secret of a writer’s success is the use of words that _________ 
A. recall to us the glad and sad events of our past 
B. are arranged in a creative way 
C. are as beautiful as music 
D. agree with certain literary style 
10. The author of the passage advises us _________ 
A. to use words carefully and accurately 
B. not to use silly and rude words 
C. to become a slave of words 
D. to use emotional words 

Passage 3 
Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage: 

Most people have had a dog or wanted one as their companion at some time in their lives. If you are thinking of buying a dog, however, you should first decide what sort of companion you need and whether the dog is likely to be happy in the surroundings you can provide. Specialists’ advice is useful to help you choose the most suitable kind of dog. But in part the decision depends on common sense. Different dogs were originally developed to perform specific tasks. So, if you want a dog to protect you or your house, for example, you should choose the one that has the right size and characteristics. You must also be ready to devote a great deal of time to training the dog when it is young and give it the exercise it needs throughout its life, unless you live in the countryside and can let it run freely. Dogs are demanding pets. Cats love the house and so are satisfactory with their place where there is secure, but a dog is loyal to its master and consequently wants him to show proof of his affection. The best time to buy a baby dog is when it is between 6 and 8 weeks old so that it can transfer its love for its mother to its master. If baby dogs have not established a relationship with the human being until they are over three months old, their strong relationship will always be with dogs. They are likely to be too shy when they are brought out into the world to become good pets. 

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