18) In the United States, transportation has surpassed the electricity sector as the top source of greenhouse gas emissions, … (Para. 11)
A、a. caused
B、b. increased
C、c. exceeded
D、None of the above
A、a. caused
B、b. increased
C、c. exceeded
D、None of the above
听力原文: The news media in the United States (21) consists of radio, television and newspapers. Most Americans begin their day by reading the newspaper or watching a morning news program. (22) Throughout the day news is broadcast repeatedly on the radio and television. In the evening, news is a main (23) feature on television with up to two hours of news in the early evening and more news late at night. For those who (24) prefer reading, the evening newspapers offer them the (25) possibility of reading the news. The news media must interest the public, and it is a big business. However, it is a very (26) competitive business because stations or papers compete with each other for listeners and readers. When it comes to an (27) item, such as an election or a war, all the news media will report the same thing. As a result, listeners, viewers or readers might find it difficult to choose, Nevertheless, most Americans would not (28) criticize their news media too (29) harshly. The credibility of the news media is generally (30) acknowledged and accepted by the American public.
The news media in the United States【21】of radio, television and newspapers. Most Americans begin their day by reading the newspaper or watching a morning news program.【22】the day news is broadcast repeatedly on the radio and television. In the evening, news is a main【23】on television with up to two hours of news in the early evening and more news late at night. For those who【24】reading, the evening newspapers offer them the【25】of reading the news. The news media must interest the public, and it is a big business. However, it is a very【26】business because stations or papers compete with each other for listeners and readers. When it comes to an【27】, such as an election or a war, all the news media will report the same thing. As a result, listeners, viewers or readers might find it difficult to choose, Nevertheless, most Americans would not【28】their news media too【29】. The credibility of the news media is generally【30】and accepted by the American public.
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For the past several decades, it seems there's been a general consensus on how to get ahead in America: Get a college education, find a reliable job, and buy your own home. But do Americans still believe in that path, and if they do, is it attainable? The most recent National Journal poll asked respondents about the American dream, what it takes to achieve their goals, and whether or not they felt a significant amount of control over their ability to be successful. Overwhelmingly, the results show that today, the idea of the American dream—and what it takes to achieve it—looks quite different than it did in the late 20th century. By and large, people felt that their actions and hard work—not outside forces—were the deciding factor in how their lives turned out. But respondents had decidedly mixed feelings about what actions make for a better life in the current economy. In the last seven years, Americans have grown more pessimistic about the power of education to lead to success. Even though they see going to college as a fairly achievable goal, a majority—52 percent—think that young people do not need a four-year college education in order to be successful. Miguel Maeda, 42, who has a master's degree and works in public health, was the first in his family to go to college, which has allowed him to achieve a sense of financial stability his parents and grandparents never did. While some, like Maeda, emphasized the value of the degree rather than the education itself, others still see college as a way to gain new perspectives and life experiences. Sixty-year-old Will Fendley, who had a successful career in the military and never earned a college degree, thinks "personal drive" is far more important than just going to college. To Fendley, a sense of drive and purpose, as well as an effective high-school education, and basic life skills, like balancing a checkbook, are the necessary ingredients for a successful life in America. 51.It used to be commonly acknowledged that to succeed in America, one had to have _____. A.an advanced academic degree B.an ambition to get ahead C.a firm belief in their dream D.a sense of drive and purpose 52.What is the finding of the latest National Journal poll concerning the American dream? A.More and more Americans are finding it hard to realize. B.It remains alive among the majority of American people. C.Americans' idea of it has changed over the past few decades. D.An increasing number of young Americans are abandoning it. 53.What do Americans now think of the role of college education in achieving success? A.It still remains open to debate. B.It has proved to be beyond doubt. C.It is no longer as important as it used to be. D.It is much better understood now than ever. 54.How do some people view college education these days? A.It promotes gender equality. B.It needs to be strengthened. C.It adds to cultural diversity. D.It helps broaden their minds. 55.What is one factor essential to success in America, according to Will Fendley? A.A desire to learn and to adapt. B.A strong sense of responsibility. C.A willingness to commit oneself. D.A clear aim and high motivation.
A、A
B、B
C、C
D、D
A、Bloody Mary
B、Beautiful Mary
C、Pretty Mary
D、Pure Mary
Total consumption in real terms rose by close on 11% during 1964, and per capital personal consumption by under 7%, as in 1963. The undesirable trend towards a rapid rise in consumption, evident in previous years, remained unaltered. Since at current prices consumption rose by 16% and disposable income by 13%, there was evidently a fall in the rate of saving in the private sector of the economy. Once again consumption patterns indicated a swift advance in the standard of living. Expenditure on food declined in significance, although consumption of fruit increased. Spending on furniture and household equipment, health, education and recreation continued to increase. The greatest proof of altered living standards was the rapid expansion of expenditure on transport (including private cars) and personal services of all kinds, which occurred during 1964. The progressive wealth of large sectors of the public was demonstrated by the changing composition of durable goods purchased. Saturation(饱和) point was rapidly being approached for items such as the first household radio, gas cookers, and electric refrigerators, whereas increasing purchases of automobiles and television sets Were registered.
The author thinks that the trend towards a rapid rise in consumption was "undesirable" because______.
A.people saved less
B.people were wealthy
C.people consumed less
D.expenditures on luxuries in creased
You are going to write a body paragraph for an essay entitled “The Impact of Technology on Learning in Higher Education”. 1) Form a thesis statement for the essay first. For example, your thesis statement could be “Although technology greatly facilitates the students’ learning in higher education, its negative impact should not be neglected”. 2) Then support and develop this thesis statement in your body paragraphs. 3) Think of a topic sentence in one of your body paragraphs, such as “Technology has many beneficial effects on learning” or “The negative impact of technology has provoked teachers’ and parents’ concern”. 4) Write a body paragraph including a topic sentence, supporting sentences and / or a concluding sentence.
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