Unique treasure
Wiesel.
(1) This diamond is exquisite in workmanship and is the most precious gem in our shop. The jeweler Baender introduced to his customers.
Honey, do you like this diamond? The male customer asked the young woman standing next to him enthusiastically.
The young woman in gorgeous clothes looked unhappy: she also asked me if I liked it. This diamond is really exquisite. I have never seen it before.
How much is this diamond? The male customer asked.
(5) Bender's heart trembled a little. He has never seen such a happy customer! The price of this diamond will certainly not be low. Baender's tone is tentative.
(6) of course. The male customer said disdainfully, how much is it?
The jeweler Baender took a deep breath, as if it would take a lot of effort to say this number:100000. There was no sound in the shop for a long time. The well-dressed female customer let out a cry and opened her beautiful eyes to look at the man around her. The male customer seems to ask without hesitation: Can I pay by check? Bender hasn't turned his head for a long time. He felt so suddenly that the two salesgirls standing at the back of the shop looked at each other as if they didn't believe the question they had just heard.
(8) What? The male customer looks unhappy. You don't think I will bring100000 mark in cash, do you? The jeweler looked blankly at the customer in front of him and finally said, of course not. But you know, to be on the safe side, we have to verify this check. Please wait in the reception room for a while! Bender let the couple into the reception room. The male customer took out a check, filled it out and gave it to him. Baender only glanced at the signature on the check and handed it to a salesgirl. Signed Carl Shulman.
Ten minutes later, Bande breathed a sigh of relief! The examination is completely normal. He smiled to himself. Business like this doesn't happen every day. This diamond is really worth thousands of dollars, and its workmanship is extremely exquisite. Unfortunately, however, this diamond has some flaws. It is because of this small fly in the ointment that the value of precious stones plummeted. Fortunately, this flaw is invisible to laymen, and only gem experts can find it. Therefore, Baender still sells it as a genuine product, which will not affect him to pay another 40,000 marks at this price. He knew that jewelry would never meet the poor.
(10) One day a few weeks later, the man named Carl Shulman walked into the jewelry store again. Bender recognized him at a glance, and his heart beat faster: Did he find out?
(1 1) carl schumann took a business card from his pocket and handed it to Bander: This is our new address. I came here today for one thing. My wife has been talking about that diamond all day since she bought it from you. This makes me very confused. I'm afraid I can't find a gift that will make her happier. I think she will be very happy if I can send her another identical diamond. But it would be better if you could embed the bracelet this time. I don't care about the price
(12) I'm afraid it is impossible. Bender sighed and said, There are no two identical diamonds in the world.
(13) That's too bad. Schulman felt lost, alas, is there any connection between peers? Can you get in touch?
(14) Yes, yes, sir, we are all in contact. Mr. Bander hardly knows what to say.
(15) Great. Please call me if you find it.
(16) Baender sent people around to send letters to more than 100 jewelry stores. Now months have passed and nothing has been achieved. Just then, a man who was sent called from the Far East and said that he had found a diamond with similar quality to that needed in Yangon, Myanmar. Mr. Bender said into the microphone, as long as you can get it, no matter how much it costs! When Baender got the diamond for 350,000 marks, he was ecstatic, but he always thought it was a bit like the one sold to Shulman, so he invited the original jewelry appraiser.
(17) When the expert saw the gem, he couldn't help crying: Hey! I thought you sold this diamond!
(18) You are mistaken! The one you mentioned has been sold for a long time. This is another one. But this is also bought!
(19) The expert looked at the gem carefully and said: The exact appraisal result will not come out until two days later. However, I remember that diamonds also have some flaws in this part. If so, it must be the same diamond!
Mr. Baender's face turned white. He panicked, but he ran to the phone and dialed Shulman's phone number. A woman's voice came from the microphone: this is a luxury hotel. It's a pity that Mr Shulman and his wife left two days ago. They didn't leave an address.
Reading practice
(1) The two most appropriate items for analyzing and summarizing the relevant contents of the novel are () () (5 points).
A. Taking a flawed diamond as a narrative clue, the author created two characters, Bender and Carl Shulman, one side down and the other side down, with strong irony.
B novels are good at using language and expressions to describe and express the inner feelings of characters. Baender's excitement and nervousness in the first transaction was manifested by the change of his tone when he quoted.
C. Baender sold the defective diamonds at genuine prices, and even added 40,000 marks, showing the image of a shrewd businessman who is good at business.
D. that's too bad. It seems that carl schumann is regretting that he can't buy the same diamond again. In fact, he wanted to lure Bander into a trap, and his deception was extremely clever.
E. This novel is plain in language, and describes two diamond transactions between the jeweler Bander and Carl Shulman. Although the story is simple, the plot is ups and downs and the ending is very dramatic.
(2) Please outline the function of the first paragraph of the novel. (6 points)
(3) What are the personality characteristics of the jeweler Bander? Please analyze it briefly. (6 points)
(4) Some people say that the theme of this novel is that cleverness is reversed by cleverness, and evil people get what they deserve. It is also said that the theme of this novel is to show that everyone has weaknesses such as greed and deception. Please talk about your opinion in combination with the original text. (8 points)
Reference answer
(1)B3, D2 and E 1.
(2)
① Set suspense to stimulate readers' interest in reading;
(2) to promote the development of the plot and pave the way for Bender to be complacent in selling inferior diamonds below;
(3) To further shape the image of Bender as a profiteer.
(3)
1 smart and cautious. For example, verifying a check.
2 treacherous and treacherous. For example, selling defective diamonds as genuine ones will increase the price by 40,000 marks.
3 be smart. I thought my trick was successful and didn't want to fall into someone else's trap.
4 greedy for money and profit. For example, in order to make a profit again, I look for diamonds everywhere.
(4) Rational analysis of the theme of the novel.
Cleverness is mistaken by cleverness, and the wicked have their own grinding. These are superficial understandings, but they can't be wrong; Combining the title and content of the novel, we can see that all the treasures in the world are flawed, which is a metaphor for nobility, such as people and weaknesses. Both Bander and Shulman have human weaknesses such as greed and deception.
analyse
(1) test analysis: A. One is correct and the other is wrong. C. the image of a smart businessman who is good at business is wrong. E. two transactions are inappropriate.
Test center: filter the information in the text. The ability level is C.
(2) test analysis: this question examines the role of paragraphs. Can be answered from the subject matter, characters, story and so on. From the plot point of view, it promoted the development of the plot and paved the way for Bender's complacency in selling inferior diamonds below; From the image aspect, it further shaped the image of Bender's profiteer.
Test center: analyze the structure of the work and summarize the theme of the work. The ability level is analytical synthesis C.
(3) Test analysis: Appreciate the characters in the novel and answer them in different sections. Firstly, the image features are summarized, and then combined with text analysis. From her check on the cheque, we can see that she is shrewd and cautious. For example, selling a defective diamond as genuine and increasing the price by 40,000 marks shows that he is treacherous and deceitful. Thinking that the trick is successful and she doesn't want to fall into the trap of others means that she is self-righteous and so on.
Test center: appreciate the image of the work, appreciate the connotation of the work, and understand the artistic charm of the work. The ability level is appreciation evaluation D.
(4) Analysis of test questions: This is an open topic, which can be justified. But there can't be a third point of view, which should conform to the answering steps: make the point clear; Explain the reasons; The basis of this paper. Cleverness is mistaken by cleverness, and the wicked have their own grinding. These are superficial understandings, but they can't be wrong; Combining the title and content of the novel, we can see that all the treasures in the world are flawed, which is a metaphor for nobility, such as people and weaknesses. Both Bander and Shulman have human weaknesses such as greed and deception.
Test center: Explore the meaning, national psychology and humanistic spirit of the works from different angles and levels. The ability level is query F.