1. (2023高一上·天津市期中) 阅读理解

Some of us like to spend money as soon as we have it, while others like to hold on to money and spend it carefully. But for people who are very smart about their cash, there are a number of interesting ways to invest (投资) it and, if things go well, make a big financial profit (经济收益).

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 a lot of money is not guaranteed (保证).

If you're happy to take a risk, then one of the most well-known ways of investing is by buying artwork. By buying a painting and holding on to it, its value can increase greatly, but of course, only when you sell it do you feel the profit. Some people get quite lucky particularly when they don't expect to make any money. There are stories of people buying a painting at an exhibition for peanuts only to find out it's actually worth thousands of dollars.

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 advises his customers not to invest in it because the downside is greater than the upside.

But if you're still interested in it, there are art fairs (博览会), such as The Affordable Art Fair, and websites provide buyers with their affordable artwork. Patrick Connolly says the best way here is to buy something you like and can afford and "if it goes up in value, that should be just an added award."

If this has destroyed your plans for your investment, maybe there's more chance of winning big money by buying a lottery ticket (彩票)!

1. （1） What can we learn from the first paragraph?

   A . Smart people easily make a lot of money. B . Making a good investment is interesting. C . Different people spend money in different ways. D . There are disadvantages of spending money carelessly.
3. （2） If you buy a painting, what do you have to do to get an increase in value?

   A . You have to sell it at a higher price. B . You need to know its real value. C . You should buy it at a low price. D . You should keep it for a long time.
5. （3） What do the underlined words in Paragraph 3 probably mean?

   A . Going to an exhibition to buy peanuts. B . Buying a painting for its financial profit. C . Spending a small amount of money on artwork. D . Exchanging artwork for peanuts at an exhibition.
7. （4） Which of the following views may Patrick Connolly agree with?

   A . Artwork 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 surely get financial profit if they invest wisely.
9. （5） What's mainly discussed in the passage?

   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 investment s influence people's daily life.