Every journalist must be careful to report not only a vivid picture of what is happening, but a true picture. Each journalist reports his or her own version of what has taken place. Still, this version must be an actual account if the reporter is to maintain a reliable reputation.

In order to get to the truth in some new stories, a reporter must rely on the statements of someone who is on the inside of the situation. Often this insider will only talk to a reporter if the reporter promises never to reveal the insider’s name. The insider usually threatens never to admit meeting with the reporter if his or her name is revealed.

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Q: According to the passage, those who give inside information                 .

are usually under police protection

do not want their names made public

are rarely on good terms with a reliable reporter

often have difficulty in protecting their lives

细节理解题。

第1步：画。画出题干关键词：give inside information

第2步：定。根据关键词定位原文：文中第二段 “Often this insider will only talk to a reporter if the reporter promises never to reveal the insider’s name. The insider usually threatens never to admit meeting with the reporter if his or her name is revealed. (通常情况下，只有当记者承诺永远不透露内幕人士的姓名时，这位内幕人士才会与记者交谈。内幕人士通常会威胁说，如果他或她的名字被披露，就永远不会承认与记者见过面。)”。

第3步：比。对比原文和选项：原文内容为 “内幕人士通常要求记者承诺匿名，否则将否认会面”，即：提供内幕消息的人不希望他们的名字被公开。

故选B。