1. (2021·抚顺) 根据短文内容，从各题所给的四个选项中选择一个正确答案。

Yang Zhen was an honest and clean （廉洁的）government officer during the Eastern Han Dynasty （25-220）.

One day, Yang met his old workmate Wang Mi on a trip. They had fun talking about their life experiences and good wishes to the nation. In the past, Wang's ability and political ideas were not accepted by the people around him. Yang saw Wang's talent and promoted （提拔）him. The chance helped Wang to be successful. Wang never forgot Yang's help and invited him to stay over for the night.

It was near midnight when Wang knocked on the door of Yang's bedroom. He handed Yang a bag and said, "This is to thank you for teaching me and helping become who I am today. " Yang looked in the bag. It was full of gold.

"Do I look like a person who accepts bribes （贿赂）from others? I thought you knew me well! " Yang said angrily.

"It's late at night. No one will know if we keep it secret, " said Wang.

"What do you mean no one will know? Heaven （天）knows, Earth knows, you know and

"I know", said Yang. "You can cheat anyone but not your own heart. "

The door was closed and Wang left the room in shame.

1. （1） According to the passage, Wang Mi's ___________ made him successful.

   A . ideas B . talent C . wishes D . gold
3. （2） In order to _______________, Wang gave Yang a bag of gold.

   A . express thanks for Yang's help B . ask Yang to bribe other people C . move Yang to a higher position D . help Yang to take a pleasant trip
5. （3） Wang Mi wanted to make the trade between them a ____________.

   A . chance B . shame C . cheat D . secret       
7. （4） In Yang Zhen's opinion, __________ knew the whole thing.

   ① the Earth        ② the nation        ③ the Heaven    ④ the people around

   ⑤ Yang Zhen            ⑥ Wang Mi

   A . ②④⑤⑥ B . ①②③⑥ C . ①③⑤⑥ D . ①③④⑤
9. （5） The story tells us ________________.

   A . ability is the key to success B . not to forget to help friends C . the importance of being honest and clean D . knowing people well is necessary