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You read the headlines. You know that troubled economic times have put global currency on a rollercoaster ( 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!

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Why are we releasing (發(fā)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).

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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...影響)  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            $38.45each + 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

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Offer Code (代碼) ASE177-04

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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

 

【答案】

1.A

2.C

3.B

【解析】

【主旨大意】C篇是一則廣告，廣告強(qiáng)調(diào)的是這種硬幣收藏價(jià)值很高，價(jià)格很誘人，希望吸引顧客購買。

1.考查細(xì)節(jié)題。文章第一部分的But millions have found a smarter way to build long-term value with high-grade collectable silver.和第二部分的New York Mint is the place to find the world's finest high-grade coins.，說明作者想強(qiáng)調(diào)的是這種硬幣收藏價(jià)值很高。選A.

2.考查計(jì)算題：題目問如果要買6塊鷹洋，通過郵寄要多少錢？從文章的價(jià)格部分5-9 Coins $38.45 each + s/h，可知5-9枚是每個(gè)$38.45，，還有Note: $10 s/h (shipping and handling) for each purchase可知郵寄費(fèi)是$10,計(jì)算下來是$240.7,正確答案是C。

3.考查細(xì)節(jié)題。從文章的句子; For fastest service, call toll-free 24 hours a day，可知廣告建議人們通過打電話購買。選B。

 

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