In its context the statement that “ the place was built for him” means that the café was intended to

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• 1The following words or phrases are somewhat critical of the tea-shop EXCEPT

  A.“…turned Babylonian”.

  B.“perhaps a new barbarism’.

  C.“acres of white napery”.

  D.“balanced to the last halfpenny”.

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• 2That “behind the thin marble front were concrete and steel” suggests that

  A.modern realistic commercialism existed behind the luxurious appearance.

  B.there was a fundamental falseness in the style and the appeal of the café..

  C.the architect had made a sensible blend of old and new building materials.

  D.the café was based on physical foundations and real economic strength.

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• 3What is the tone of the passage、

  A.Instructive.

  B.Humorous.

  C.Serious.

  D.Teasing.

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• 4We can infer from the passage that politicians (including mayors and Congressmen)

  A.prefer to stand in lines with ordinary people.

  B.advocate the value of waiting in lines.

  C.believe in and practice waiting in lines.

  D.exploit waiting in lines for their own good.

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• 5Which of the following is NOT cited as an example of breaching the line、

  A.Going through the customs at a Canadian airport.

  B.Using Gold Flash Passes in amusement parks.

  C.First-class passenger status at airports.

  D.Purchase of a place in a line from a placeholder.

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• 6Which of the following statements about the second paragraph is NOT true、

  A.The café appealed to most senses simultaneously.

  B.The café was both full of people and full of warmth.

  C.The inside of the café was contrasted with the weather outside.

  D.It stressed the commercial determination of the café owners.

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• 7The following are comparisons made by the author in the second paragraph EXCEPT that

  A.the entrance hall is compared to a railway station.

  B.the orchestra is compared to a magnet.

  C.Turgis welcomed the lift like a conquering soldier.

  D.the interior of the café is compared to warm countries.

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• 8The author’s attitude to the café is

  A.fundamentally critical.

  B.slightly admiring.

  C.quite undecide

  D.D.completely neutral.

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• 9According to the passage, most Icelanders view land as something of

  A.environmental value.

  B.commercial value.

  C.potential value for tourism.

  D.great value for livelihood.

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• 10What is Iceland’s old-aged advocates’ feeling towards the Alcoa project、

  A.Iceland is wealthy enough to reject the project.

  B.The project would lower life expectancy.

  C.The project would cause environmental problems.

  D.The project symbolizes and end to the colonial legacies.

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