C. Ma had no confidence in his business future. D. Ma had not enough money at that time.

7. What's the personality of Ma Yun according to the passage?

A. Determined and creative. B. Funny and competitive.

C. Rich and different. D. Attractive and believable.

8. What's the best title of the passage?

A. The development of Alibaba Group B. Ma Yun's personal life

C. E－commerce in China D. Ma Yun's crazy success

【答案】5. A 6. B 7. A 8. D

【解析】

本文是人物介绍。介绍了阿里巴巴的创始人马云，是他的远见卓识和创造力促进了他的职业生涯，他的不寻常的想法为他赢得了绰号"疯狂的马云"。

【5题详解】

推理判断题。根据第四段However，it was his vision and goals that launched his career．可知正是他的远见和目标推动了他的职业生涯。故选A。

【6题详解】

句意猜测题。根据第五段第四句At the time，when e-commerce was unheard of in China可知在这个时候，e-commerce在中国还没有被听到过。故选B。

【7题详解】

推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的He is funny，creative，and a compelling （引人注目的） speaker可知他是一位风趣的、有创造力的并引人注目的演讲者。另根据Also， Mr Ma is a big believer in perseverance， which was proved in his English study experience.可知他有决心和毅力，故选A。

【8题详解】

主旨大意题。根据倒数第三段最后一句His unusual ideas earned him the nickname "Crazy Jack Ma"．可知他的不寻常的想法为他赢得了绰号"疯狂的马云"。故选D。

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