Question

    A proverb (谚语) is a short, well known saying that expresses a common truth or belief. Proverbs are found in most cultures and are often very old.

In American history, Benjamin Franklin was a scientist, inventor and writer as well as a leader of the American Revolution. 1.

Franklin wrote a book called “Poor Richard’s Almanac”. 2. Some of them are still used today, like this one, “Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.”

Franklin is also remembered for other proverbs like, “A penny saved is a penny earned.” 3.

Here are other examples of proverbs that Americans use. The first ones are about love. Some people say, “All is fair in love and war.” They mean that anything you do in a relationship or in battle is acceptable.

4. In other words, when you are in love with someone, you may refuse to see anything bad about that person.

Here is another popular saying about love, “The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.” Some people believe that a woman can win a man’s love if she prepares his favorite food.

“5.” This proverb is true in love and war or other situations. It means that what you do is more important than what you say.

We have to stop here, so we must say, “All good things must come to an end.”

A.Actions speak louder than words.

B.Another proverb says “Love is blind.”

C.He was also famous for his proverbs.

D.You can spend your money on anything that you like.

E.He included many proverbs that he had heard or created.

F.Love can make us friends as well as angels.

G.This means that money should not be wasted.

Answer

1.C

2.E

3.G

4.B

5.A

【解析】

本文向大家介绍了一些美国的谚语和格言。

1.

根据上文的句子In American history, Benjamin Franklin was a scientist, inventor and writer as well as a leader of the American Revolution.在美国历史上，本杰明富兰克林是一位科学家、发明家和作家，同时也是美国革命的领导者。可知，下文应该是对Franklin的进一步介绍。结合所给的选项可知，选择He was also famous for his proverbs. 他也因他的谚语而出名。符合语境。故选C。

2.

根据后句Some of them are still used today可知，此处应连接上下文，对《可怜的理查德年历》中所出现的谚语格言进行描述。结合所给的选项可知，选择He included many proverbs that he had heard or created. 他包括许多他听到或创造的谚语。符合语境。故选E。

3.

由前文中“A penny saved is a penny earned.”可知，此处应是对谚语的进一步解释。结合所给的选项可知，选择This means that money should not be wasted. 这意味着钱不应该浪费。符合语境。故选G。

4.

根据下文的句子In other words, when you are in love with someone, you may refuse to see anything bad about that person.换句话说，当你爱上某人时，你可能会拒绝看到他有什么不好的一面。可知，下文应该提到有关“爱”的谚语。结合所给的选项可知，选择Another proverb says “Love is blind.” 另一句谚语说“爱是盲目的”。符合语境。故选B。

5.

根据下文的句子This proverb is true in love and war or other situations. It means that what you do is more important than what you say.这句谚语在爱情、战争或其他情况下是正确的。这意味着你所做的比你所说的更重要。可知，上文应该提到有关“行动”方面的谚语。结合所给的选项可知，选择Actions speak louder than words. 行动胜于雄辩。符合语境。故选A。