4. The passage is mainly about ________．the negative effect of technology on students' study

　　B．technology's positive influence on students' achievement

　　C．the importance of online social communication

　　D．the rapidly growing role of communication technologies

　　5. What's the attitude of the author to the problem?

　　A．Optimistic.

　　B．Approving.

　　C．Anxious.

　　D．Tolerant.

　　B

　　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.， 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.oft­soaping” or “buttering­up”. A gift is just one way to “soft­soap” 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.

　　Endless are the ways of flattery. Who does not love to hear it? Only an unusual man can resist the thrill of being told how wonderful he is. In truth, flattery is good medicine for most of us, who get so little of it.

　　We need it to be more sure of ourselves. It cannot hurt unless we get carried away by it. But if we just lap it up for its good value and nourishment, as a cat laps up milk, then we can still remain true to ourselves.

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