2. The underlined word "this" in the first paragraph refers to_________.

　　A. the use of scientific findings

　　B. the practice of producing the same parts for a product

　　C. the human power being replaced by other forms of energy

　　D. the technology becoming the encouragement of historical change

　　答案：

　　3. The underlined word "this"in the second paragraph refers to the change that______.

　　A. each nail could be taken tile place of by every other nail

　　B. each nail was exactly like every other nail

　　C. producing tasks became smaller and smaller

　　D. goods could lie mass produced

　　答案：

　　An “apple polisher” is one who gives gifts to win friendship or special treatment. It is not exactly a bribe(贿赂), but is close to it.

　　All sorts of people are apple polishers, including politicians and people in high offices—just about everybody. Oliver Cromwell, the great English leader, offered many gifts to win the support of George Fox and his party, but failed.

　　There are other phrases meaning the same thing as “apple-polishing”—“soft-soaping” or “buttering-up”. A gift is just one way to “soft-soap” somebody, or to “butter him up”. Another that is just as effective is flattery, giving someone high praise—telling him how good he looks, or how well he speaks, or how talented and wise he is.

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