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This is What a REAL Silver Dollar Looks Like

If you trust in the yen, the euro,

and the dollar...stop reading.

Because this is a story about

the sliver coin EVERYBODY wants.

You read the headlines.You know that troubled economic times have put global currency on a rollercoaster(过山车) ride.But millions have found a smarter way to build long?term value with high?grade collectable silver.And right now, those people are lining up to secure some of the last 2012 U．S.Mint Silver Eagles, America's Newest Silver Eagle Dollars. Today, you can graduate to the front of that line.Buy now and you can own these brilliant uncirculated Silver Dollars for only $38.95!

You Can't Afford to Lose

Why are we releasing(发行) this silver dollar for such a remarkable price? Because we want to introduce you to what hundreds of thousands of smart collectors and satisfied customers have known since 1984—New York Mint is the place to find the world's finest high?grade coins.That's why we're offering you this Brilliant Uncirculated 2012 U．S.Silver Eagle for as little as $37.45(plus s/h)．

Timing is Everything

Our advice? Keep this to yourself.Because the more people who know about this offer, the worse it is for you.Demand for Silver Eagles in 2011 broke records.Experts predict that 2012 Silver Eagles may break them all over again.Due to rapid changes in the price of silver, prices may be higher or lower and are subject to(受……影响) change without notice.Supplies are limited.Call immediately to add these Silver Eagles to your holdings before it's too late.

Offer Limited to 40 per household

2012 American Silver Eagle Coin

Your cost 1?4 Coins $38.95 each＋s/h

5?9 Coins $38.45 each＋s/h

10?19 Coins $37.95 each＋s/h

20?40 Coins $37.45 each＋s/h

Note：$10 s/h(shipping and handling) for each purchase

For fastest service, call toll?free 24 hours a day

1?888?201?7143

Offer Code(代码) ASE177?04 Please mention this code when you call.

New York Mint

14101 Southcross Drive W．， Dept.ASE177?04

Burnsville, Minnesota 55337

www.NewYorkMint.com

1.What is stressed in the ad?

A．The coin is of high quality and worth collecting.

B．The coin can be circulated as a currency.

C．Limited supplies guarantee a stable price of the coin.

D．Demand for the coin is bound to break records.

2.If you buy six 2012 U．S.Mint Silver Eagles by post, you should pay at least ________.

A．$230.7 B．$233.7 C．$240.7 D．$243.7

3.The ad strongly encourages people to purchase the silver coins by ________.

A．shopping online

B．making a phone call

C．lining up in front of the stores

D．writing to the company

 

Answer 1

1.A

2.C

3.B

【解析】这是一篇广告应用文。文章向读者推荐一种有收藏价值的银币。

1.答案：A　根据题干中的关键词“stressed”定位到第一段第三句“But millions have found a smarter way to build long?term value with high?grade collectable silver.”。

解题思路：由线索定位中的句子可知，成千上万的人已经发现一种更加明智的做法，就是收藏高质量的有长效价值的银元。故A项为正确答案。B选项根据文中第一段最后一句“uncirculated Silver Dollars for only $38.95”可知是错误信息；C、D选项信息虽然正确，但不是本文要强调的。故选A项。

2.2】答案：C　数字计算题。线索定位：根据题干中的关键词“If you buy six...by post”定位到文中图片旁边的内容“5?9 Coins $38.45...”和图片下面的Note。

解题思路：由线索定位中的句子可知，你应该付费：6×$38.45＋$10＝$240.7。故选C项。

3.3】答案：B　细节理解题。线索定位：根据题干中的关键词“strongly encourages”定位到最后部分方框上面的内容“For fastest service，call toll?free 24 hours a day”。

解题思路：由线索定位中的句子可知，最快捷的方式便是打电话。故选B项。

疑难词汇解读

currency n．通货，货币

paper currency纸币

trading in foreign currencies以外汇为支付手段的贸易

长难句子分析

Because the more people who know about this offer，the worse it is for you.

句意：因为知道有关这一信息的人越多，对你越不好。“the＋比较级，the＋比较级”结构，表示“越……，越……”。