That was a really nice talk, also a beautiful beginning of their story. They continued to date. She found that actually he was a man who meets all her demands; he had tolerance, was kind hearted, warm, careful. He was such a good person but she almost missed him! Thanks to his salty coffee! Then the story was just like every beautiful love story, the princess married to the prince, and then they were living the happy life... And, every time she made coffee for him, she put some salt in the coffee, as she knew that's the way he liked it.
After 40 years, he passed away, left her a letter which said, "My dearest, please forgive me, forgive my whole life's lie. This was the only lie I said to you -- the salty coffee. Remember the first time we dated? I was so nervous at that time, actually I wanted some sugar, but I said salt. It was hard for me to change so I just went ahead. I never thought that could be the start of our communication! I tried to tell you the truth many times in my life, but I was too afraid to do that, as I have promised not to lie to you for anything... Now I'm dying, I'm afraid of nothing so I tell you the truth, I don't like the salty coffee, what a strange bad taste... But I have had the salty coffee for my whole life! Since I knew you, I never feel sorry for anything I do for you. Having you with me is my biggest happiness for my whole life. If I can live for the second time, still want to know you and have you for my whole life, even though I have to drink the salty coffee again."
Her tears made the letter totally wet. Someday, someone asked her, "What's the taste of salty coffee?" She replied, "It's sweet."
59. Why did the man ask the waiter for some salt?
A. Because he wanted to drink salty coffee.
B. Because he was too nervous and made the wrong request.
C. Because he wanted to recall his life near the sea.
D. Because he wanted to show his homesickness.
60. Which of the following can best serve as the title of the passage?
A. a lifelong lie B. a sweet lie C. Salty coffee D. Late-coming truth
61. When asked about the taste of salty coffee, why did she reply "It's sweet”?
A. Because the taste is really sweet .
B. Because it reminded her of her husband.
C. Because it is what her husband liked.
D. Because salty coffee has brought her sweet memories.
62. How did the man changed the woman’s attitude towards him?
A. By moving her B. By persuading her
C. By expressing his feelings D. By inviting him to have coffee
D
The Medicine For Inflation
For years, prices have risen in China for many reasons. However, inflation (通货膨胀) has not badly affected people's lives because living standards have improved. Inflation is not an unbeatable beast. In fact, economists from all over the world have found ways to stop or reduce it. There are now several methods of controlling inflation.
Reduce the amount of money being issued
Many experts believe inflation happens because too much money is printed. The more money the central bank issues, the more inflation there is. Therefore, the most important thing to do for any government is to control the amount of money being issued.
Cut down on government spending and increase government income
Over-spending and over-expanding of governments can make inflation worse. Therefore it is helpful to reduce the size of big government bodies, cut down on their spending and pay fewer and smaller subsidies (津贴) to prevent inflation from accelerating.
Slow down the increase of salaries
It seems that giving bigger salaries to workers helps them manage when prices of their shopping are going up. In fact, as salaries increase, the central bank will have to issue more money to pay for the increase. Thus, increasing salaries may not be so good as it sounds. It's like cheating. Salaries should only be increased if workers produce more.
Increase bank interests
Interest increases can make more people put more money into banks. At the same time, enterprises take out fewer loans. Demand for money on the whole is lower.
Keep prices under strict control
Prices can be lowered by setting a ceiling--the highest prices--for most goods and freezing prices on most goods.
63. The word "issue" in Paragraph 3 means ____.
A. use B. print C. quarrel D. invent
64. The writer uses "medicine" to stand for ____.
A. ways to reduce inflation B. reasons for inflation
C. something to treat patients D. prices without control
65. What is probably the best way to reduce inflation?
A. No money will be issued. B. Salaries will be reduced.
C. More products will be produced. D. Prices will be controlled.
66. The article does not mention _____ as a way of reducing inflation.
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