1． Nowadays we think of money as() . A．pieces of metal or metallic paper B．made of either metal or paper C．some printed notes and papers D．round and flat sheets of paper 2． In some parts of the world a traveler might go hungry() . A． even if his money was of the local kind B．even if he had no coins or notes C．if he did not know the local rate of exchange D． even if he had plenty of ready money 3． What can we infer from the passage? A． Isolated peoples exchange goods by means of barter. B．Salt cakes are taking the place of picturesque forms. C．Seashells could be traded with Maria Theresa dollars. D． The Chinese were among the earliest users of metal ‘ cash ’. 4． Primitive types of money will be used (). A． to replace more picturesque forms B．as exhibits to be shown in public C．at local country markets and shops D．as entrance tickets in museums
