单选题Which of the following best captures the meaning of the simile attributed to Mickelson that Verhofen “was like a fox in a henhouse blaming the rooster for all the dead chickens”?AAs an entrepreneur, Mickelson understands that similes and other figures of speech can help convey complex ideas to audiences.BVerhofen, as an investment banker, was personally responsible for promoting businesses that he knew were not viable from a long-term perspective.CFoxes, unlike roosters, have no legitimate business in henhouses, and are far more likely than roosters to kill chickens.DAs an investment banker, Verhofen was more likely to be the culprit of the crime than those he identified as responsible.EEntrepreneurs cannot be blamed for trying to make money for themselves and other people because that is what they do.
单选题
Which of the following best captures the meaning of the simile attributed to Mickelson that Verhofen “was like a fox in a henhouse blaming the rooster for all the dead chickens”?
A
As an entrepreneur, Mickelson understands that similes and other figures of speech can help convey complex ideas to audiences.
B
Verhofen, as an investment banker, was personally responsible for promoting businesses that he knew were not viable from a long-term perspective.
C
Foxes, unlike roosters, have no legitimate business in henhouses, and are far more likely than roosters to kill chickens.
D
As an investment banker, Verhofen was more likely to be the culprit of the crime than those he identified as responsible.
E
Entrepreneurs cannot be blamed for trying to make money for themselves and other people because that is what they do.
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解析：
推断题。由文章第三段可知Verhofen是一位投资银行家，Mickelson是一名互联网公司CEO，Mickelson认为互联网经济泡沫的产生是因为“unscrupulous banks”，所以可以推测Mickelson的比喻想要说明她认为Verhofen所代表的投行是这场经济泡沫的始作俑者，而不是受害者，故本题应选D项。
推断题。由文章第三段可知Verhofen是一位投资银行家，Mickelson是一名互联网公司CEO，Mickelson认为互联网经济泡沫的产生是因为“unscrupulous banks”，所以可以推测Mickelson的比喻想要说明她认为Verhofen所代表的投行是这场经济泡沫的始作俑者，而不是受害者，故本题应选D项。
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