1.What does “nothing is further from the truth” mean?
A、 Something. is completely untrue.
B、 Something is completely true.
C、 We can find out the truth.
D、 We cannot find out the truth.
2.What are the secrets to happiness in the author’s mind?
A、 successful work
B、 contribution to other’happiness
C、 honest effort
D、 all of the above.
3.Which of the following is not dishonest means for wealth?
A、 lottery winning
B、 gambling winnings
C、 hard work
D、 taking advantage of others
4.What does the sentence “There is no way to happiness. Happiness is the way.” mean according to the passage?
A、 Happiness is not an end; it is a process.
B、 People do not know how to get happiness.
C、 It is hard to get happiness.
D、 Happiness is what you feel.
5.What is the meaning of the word “unfulfilled”?
A、 uncontrolable
B、 impolite
C、 dissatisfied
D、 abnormal
We'll ______ you as soon as we have any further information.
A.notify
B.signify
C.communicate
D.impart
y.
A.inform B.informing C.to inform D.informed
In most countries, a direct tax on persons, 【57】is called income tax, exists. It is arranged in【58】a way that the poorest people pay nothing, and the【59】of tax grows greater as the taxpayers'【60】grows. In England, for example, the tax on the【61】people goes up as【62】as ninety-five percent!
But countries with direct taxation nearly always have【63】taxation too. Many things【64】into the country have to pay taxes or "duties".【65】, it is the men and women who buy these imported things in the shops who really have to pay the duties, in the【66】of higher prices. In some countries, too, there is a tax on things sold in the shops. If the most necessary things are taxed, a lot of money is collected, but the poor people suffer【67】If unnecessary things like jewels and fur coats are taxed, 【68】money is obtained, but the tax is fairer, as the【69】pay it.
Probably this last kind of indirect tax, 【70】with a direct tax on incomes which is low for the poor and high for the rich, is the best arrangement.
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A.but for
B.without
C.because of
D.instead of