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阅读理解 We all have a different approach to money — some of us like to spend it as soon as we have it, while some of us like to hold on to it and spend it carefully. But for people who are very savvy (精明的) about their cash, there are a number of interesting ways to invest it and, if things go well, make a tidy profit. Buying stamps, wine, coins and books are all different ways of investing your money. It comes with risks but can be thrilling as, hopefully, you watch the value of your investment rise. However, you need to know what you're doing and making your fortune is not guaranteed. If you're happy to take a risk, then one of the most well-known ways of investing is by buying artwork. By purchasing a painting and holding on to it, its value can increase by a handsome sum, but of course, only when you sell it do you feel the financial benefit. Some people get quite lucky, particularly when they don't expect to make any money. There are stories of people buying a painting in an antique shop for peanuts only to find out it's actually worth thousands of pounds. Of course investing in artwork is not a guarantee to make you a millionaire. Patrick Connolly, a financial adviser, says investing in art is too risky and he recommends their clients not to invest in it because the downsides outweigh the upsides. But if you're still keen, there are art fairs, such as The Affordable Art Fair, and websites aimed at buyers with a modest budget. Patrick Connolly says the best approach here is to buy something you like and can afford and "if it goes up in value, that should be just an added bonus." If this has spoilt your plans for your investment, maybe there's more chance of winning big money by buying a lottery ticket (彩票)! （1） What does the underlined words in paragraph 3 probably mean? A . Going to antique shops to buy peanuts. B . Purchasing a painting for its financial benefit. C . Spending a small amount of money on artwork. D . Exchanging artwork for peanuts in an antique shop. （2） Which of the following view may Patrick Connolly agree with? A . Artistic investments don't necessarily result in the rise in value. B . Generally, people can earn more money by buying a lottery ticket. C . Buying stamps and coins is much safer than buying a painting. D . People will definitely gain financial benefits if they invest wisely. （3） What's mainly discussed in the text? A . What investments guarantee a big fortune. B . Whether it's profitable to invest in artwork. C . Where valuable works of art are available. D . How investments influence people's daily life. 答案： C A B

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