题目

Life really should be one long journey of joy for children who are born with a world of wealth at their tiny feet. But experts on psychological research now believe that silver spoons can leave a bitter taste. If suicide (自杀)statistics are a sign of happiness, then the rich are a miserable lot. Figures show that it is the rich who most often do away with themselves. Dr. Robert Coles, an internationally famous doctor, is the word's top expert on the influence of money on children. He has written a well-received book on the subject, The Privileged Ones, and his research shows that too much money in the family can cause as many problems as too little. “Obviously there are certain advantages to being rich,” says the 53-year-old doctor, “such as better health, education and future work expectation. But most important is the quality of family-life. Money can't buy love.” It can buy a lot of other things, though, and that's where the trouble starts. Rich kids have so much to choose from that they often become confused. Their parents' over favoring can make them spoiled. They tend to travel more than other children, from home to home and country to country, which often makes them feel restless. “But privileged children do have a better sense of their positions in the world,” adds Mr. Coles, “and they are more self-confident.” Today's rich parents perhaps have realized that their riches can be more of a burden than a favor to their children. So they do their best to ensure that their families are as rich in love as they are in money. 12. What does the underlined word “silver spoons” in Paragraph 1 refer to? A. Long journeys B. Tiny feet C. Great wealth D. Kitchen tools 13. Which of the following is true according to Paragraph 1? A. Life is one long journey of joy for rich children B. Many rich people often suffer from unhappiness C. Poor people never feel miserable in life D. Rich people are happier than poor people 14. What is the book The Privileged Ones most probably about? A. How money affects the wealthy people... B. How rich people deal with their money C. Why the rich should help the poor D. What are the advantages to being rich 15. According to Dr. Robert Coles, what is the most important to guarantee a happy life? A. Good health B. Good education C. Good jobs D. Good family-life

Life really should be one long journey of joy for children who are born with a world of wealth at their tiny feet.

But experts on psychological research now believe that silver spoons can leave a bitter taste. If suicide (自杀)statistics are a sign of happiness, then the rich are a miserable lot. Figures show that it is the rich who most often do away with themselves.

Dr. Robert Coles, an internationally famous doctor, is the word's top expert on the influence of money on children. He has written a well-received book on the subject, The Privileged Ones, and his research shows that too much money in the family can cause as many problems as too little. “Obviously there are certain advantages to being rich,” says the 53-year-old doctor, “such as better health, education and future work expectation. But most important is the quality of family-life. Money can't buy love.”

It can buy a lot of other things, though, and that's where the trouble starts. Rich kids have so much to choose from that they often become confused. Their parents' over favoring can make them spoiled. They tend to travel more than other children, from home to home and country to country, which often makes them feel restless.

“But privileged children do have a better sense of their positions in the world,” adds Mr. Coles, “and they are more self-confident.”

Today's rich parents perhaps have realized that their riches can be more of a burden than a favor to their children. So they do their best to ensure that their families are as rich in love as they are in money.

12. What does the underlined word “silver spoons” in Paragraph 1 refer to?

A. Long journeys    B. Tiny feet

C. Great wealth    D. Kitchen tools

13. Which of the following is true according to Paragraph 1?

A. Life is one long journey of joy for rich children

B. Many rich people often suffer from unhappiness

C. Poor people never feel miserable in life

D. Rich people are happier than poor people

14. What is the book The Privileged Ones most probably about?

A. How money affects the wealthy people...

B. How rich people deal with their money

C. Why the rich should help the poor

D. What are the advantages to being rich

15. According to Dr. Robert Coles, what is the most important to guarantee a happy life?

A. Good health    B. Good education

C. Good jobs    D. Good family-life

题目解答

答案

12. C    13. B    14. A    15. D

解析

考查要点：

  1. 词汇理解：根据上下文推测短语含义（如“silver spoons”）。
  2. 细节判断：筛选文中明确信息，排除干扰项。
  3. 推理判断：结合文章主旨推断书籍内容及作者观点。
  4. 主旨归纳：抓住关键句提取核心观点（如“Money can’t buy love”）。

解题核心：

  • 联系上下文：如“silver spoons”需结合“born with a world of wealth”理解。
  • 对比选项与原文：如第13题需注意“miserable”与“unhappiness”的对应。
  • 抓住作者态度：如Dr. Coles强调“family-life”质量胜过金钱。

第12题

关键句：第一段首句提到“born with a world of wealth”，后文用“silver spoons”比喻这种财富。
解析：

  • A、B、D均与“财富”无关，排除。
  • C“Great wealth”与“born with a world of wealth”对应，正确。

第13题

关键句：第一段末句“the rich are a miserable lot”暗示富人更不快乐。
解析：

  • A与“one long journey of joy”矛盾，但后文否定此观点。
  • B“富人常不快乐”与“rich are a miserable lot”一致，正确。
  • C“穷人从不 miserable”过于绝对，原文未提及。
  • D与“suicide statistics”矛盾。

第14题

关键句：Dr. Coles研究“the influence of money on children”，书名“The Privileged Ones”暗示讨论富人。
解析：

  • A“金钱如何影响富人”与“influence of money on children”一致。
  • B、C、D未提及“富人心理影响”，排除。

第15题

关键句：Dr. Coles明确指出“the quality of family-life”最重要。
解析：

  • D“Good family-life”直接对应原文，正确。
  • A、B、C虽为金钱带来的好处，但非核心。