The phrase "Some of the most oblivious" （Para. 2) here means _____.A．people who randomly p

The word "cheque-writers" (Para. 4) is closest in meaning to _____.

A．tycoons

B．donators

C．investors

D．celebrities

By saying "a gob on a stick" (Para. 3), the author means _____.

A．a newsreader is like a magician with a magic stick

B．a newsreader only says what he/she is directed to say

C．a newsreader possesses penetrating intelligence

D．a newsreader does not usually express his/her opinion

Which of the following is true of Paragraph 2?

A．Ms Vogth"s organization is funded by the government and the private companies.

B．Ms Vogth"s organization is trying its best to do business well as usual.

C．The annual abstinence Creativity Contest has been held for six consecutive years.

D．Student participants of the contest should submit essays, poems, artwork of any themes.

uy _____.

A．a variety of products which they could use to generate loud noises

B．the product which will generate good word of mouth for its features

C．the product which has many features but doesn"t annoy consumers

D．the product with many non-essential but often engaging features

_____.

A．totally free

B．impossible as a free lunch

C．as right as the science

D．paid by someone you know

The sentence "We are trying to think out of the box" (Para, 4) suggests that_____.

A．they will try to find wisdom out of the box

B．they will probe deep into the pools of academy

C．they will break away from the conventions

D．they will pursue their traditional approach

Which can be inferred from the first paragraph?

A．The quest for wisdom is an old-fashioned economic indicator.

B．When things proceed smoothly, people don"t need to go searching for wisdom.

C．Billionaires listed on the Forbes are demonstrating the profits of free market.

D．In the long run, all the wealthiest individuals will confess their ignorance.

The word "itchy" (Para. 3) denotes _____.

A．comfortless

B．eager

C．critical

D．impulsive

The phrase "helpers high" (Para. 5) most probably means _____.

A．the excitement of helping others

B．the pleasure of doing favors

C．the thrill of pursuing happiness

D．the passion of offering help

The word "navigating" (Para 1) most probably means _____.

A．voyaging

B．guiding

C．piloting

D．maneuvering