At present an increasing number of parents wish to _________ changes in educating their children due to dissatisfaction with the educational system.
A. set out B. bring about C. set up D. bring up
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At present an increasing number of parents wish to _________ changes in educating their children due to dissatisfaction with the educational system.
A. set out B. bring about C. set up D. bring up
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For an increasing number of students at American universities, Old is suddenly in. The reason is obvious: the graying of America means jobs, coupled with the aging of the baby-boom generation, a longer life span means that the nation's elderly population is bound to expand significantly over the next 50 years. By 2050, 25 percent of all Americans will be older than 65, up from 14 percent in 1995. The change poses profound questions for government and society, of course. But it also creates career opportunities in medicine and health professions, and in law and business as well. "In addition to the doctors, we're going to need more sociologists, biologists, urban planners and specialized lawyers," says Professor Edward Schneider of the University of Southern California's (USC) School of Gerontology (老年学).
Lawyers can specialize in "elder law," which covers everything from trusts and estates to nursing-home abuse and age discrimination (歧视). Businessmen see huge opportunities in the elder market because the baby boomers, 74 million strong, are likely to be the wealthiest group of retirees in human history. "Any student who combines an expert knowledge in gerontology with, say, an MBA or law degree will have a license to print money," one professor says.
Margarite Santos is a 21-year-old senior at USC. She began college as a biology major but found she was "really bored with bacteria." So she took a class in gerontology and discovered that she liked it. She says, "I did volunteer work in retirement homes and it was very satisfying."
1."...Old is suddenly in" (Line 1, Para. 1) most probably means "________".
A. America has suddenly become a nation of old people
B. gerontology has suddenly become popular
C. more elderly professors are found on American campuses
D. American colleges have realized the need of enrolling older students
2.With the aging of America, lawyers can benefit ________.
A. from the adoption of the "elder law"
B. from giving special services to the elderly
C. by enriching their professional knowledge
D. by winning the trust of the elderly to promote their own interests
3.Why can businessmen make money in the emerging elder market?
A. Retirees are more generous in spending money.
B. They can employ more gerontologists.
C. The elderly possess an enormous purchasing power.
D. There are more elderly people working than before.
4.Who can make big money in the new century according to the passage?
A. Retirees who are business-minded.
B. The volunteer workers in retirement homes.
C. College graduates with an MBA or law degree.
D. Professionals with a good knowledge of gerontology.
5.It can be seen from the passage that the expansion of America's elderly population ________.
A. will provide good job opportunities in many areas
B. will place an unbearable burden on society
C. may lead to nursing home abuse and age discrimination
D. will create new fields of study in universities
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Now an increasing number of middle school students go abroad for further study at their own ________, trying hard to realize their dreams.
A. price B. cost C. expenses D. pay
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Now an increasing number of middle school students go abroad for further study at their own ________, trying hard to realize their dreams.
A. price B. cost C. expenses D. pay
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An increasing number of students, year by year, across China ____ hard to realize their dream of studying abroad.
A. is trying B. are trying C. will try D. have tried
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Nowadays, an increasing number of museums are open to visitors free. However, free ______ might lead to some social problems as well.
A. accommodation B. attraction
C. admission D. adjustment
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An increase in the number of suicides in South Korea, has led policeman Yoo Byoung-jong to a new job. He patrols(巡逻) Seoul’s bridges to stop desperate people from throwing themselves into the river.
According to South Korea’s health ministry, suicide rates have doubled in a decade and are now the leading cause of death for people in their 20s and 30s.
The country has the fourth-highest suicide rate among the 30 industrialized countries in the Organization for Co-operation and Development (OECD). It recorded 22.8 suicide deaths for every 100,000 people in 2003. That’s lower than Hungry, Finland and close neighbour Japan. But the number is growing by about 1 percent each year, faster than for all other OECD nations.
In a move to cut suicides by a fifth by 2010, the health ministry is running a television ad campaign. It opens with a lonely man walking on a bridge. A voice over says: “Think five minutes more before you give it all away. Don’t forget you have a loving family.”
Other ministry plans include setting up more hotlines and training more suicide counselors. Authorities are also limiting websites that provide suicide methods and sometimes even sell toxic(有毒的) chemicals.
Distressed individuals range from students worried about poor grades to people in debt as well as disgraced politicians.
Experts say the rising toll(死亡人数) in some way can be blamed on media coverage of recent high-profile suicides. These include top business leaders and celebrities(名人) who apparently lead a number of people to copy their actions.
“We saved 50 lives this year when people turned to bridges as a place to die after news reports of such deaths by ‘big shots’,” said the 38-year-oldYoo, in December.
Last July, the government and civil associations urged media to avoid reporting specific methods and locations of suicides. But it is difficult to clearly give reasons for the suicide increase.
1.The passage is mainly about________.
A. suicide problems in Korea B. how to reduce suicides in Korea
C. desperation D. the relations between life and suicide
2.Suicide rates in South Korea .
A. have done great harm to the economical development
B. are going from bad to worse
C. didn’t draw special attention of the government
D. arouse international concerns
3.It doesn’t say but implies that .
A. present hotlines are not enough for suicide counsellors
B. people choose suicide as the way to end their lives because they are short of love
C. cutting suicides by a fifth by 2010 is easy to carry out
D. authorities manage websites efficiently
4.Lowering the number of reported suicide by celebrities in the media in Korea .
A. will be limited
B. didn’t affect people’s daily life
C. might cause fewer people to commit suicide
D. damage the fame of media
5.Yoo Byoung-jong’s new job to patrol Seoul’s bridge has .
A. made him suffer a lot
B. prevented people from jumping into water
C. burdened himself
D. proved a good way to save lives
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Jim, as well as his sisters, ________to talk to his parents at present because of misunderstanding.
A．is prepared B．was prepared C．are prepared D．were prepared
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语法填空。
If the population of the Earth keeps on increasing at its present rate, there will eventually not be enough resources 1.(leave) to support life on the planet. By the middle of the 26st century, if present trends continue, we 2.（use）up all the oil that drives our cars, for example. Even if scientists develop new ways of feeding the human race, the crowded conditions on the earth will make 3.necessary for us to look for open space somewhere else. But 4. of the other planets in our solar system are capable of supporting life at present. One possible solution 5. the problem, 6., has recently been suggested by an American scientist, Professor Carl Sagan. Sagan believes 7. before the Earth’s resources are 8.(complete) exhausted it will be possible to change the atmosphere of Venus and therefore create a new world almost as large as the Earth9..The difficulty is that Venus is much hotter than the Earth. 10., there is only a tiny amount of water there.
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An increasing number of older U.S. citizens are traveling abroad. The U.S. Department of State wants you to be prepared so that you can enjoy your trip. Please consider the following tips as you plan your travel.
Travel Documents.
1. Some countries require that passports be valid for six months after your trip ends and some foreign countries require that U.S. travelers obtain a visa.
2..
A secure way to maintain your emergency contact information is to enroll (登记) with our Smart Traveler Enrollment Program. Your information is stored securely and enables the Department of State, U.S. embassy to contact you, your family, or your friends in an emergency according to your wishes.
Health Information.
Health care tops the list of concerns for many older U.S. citizens who are thinking about traveling abroad. Consult with your physician prior to your travel overseas to identify your healthcare needs at your destination. Research the environmental conditions at your overseas destination that may contribute to your specific health concerns. 3..
Medical Insurance Beyond Medicare.
Medicare, the U.S. government health plan for people aged 65 years and older, does NOT cover health care overseas. 4. Many companies offer short-term health and emergency assistance policies to cover healthcare expenses incurred overseas, including emergency services such as medical evacuations.
Travel Smart.
5. Be aware that sudden changes in diet and climate can have serious health consequences for the unprepared traveler, no matter your age. At the same time, if you aren’t sure about anything, turn to the Internet.
A. Travel light.
B. Stay Connected.
C. We highly recommend that you obtain health insurance.
D. Apply for a passport at least three months before you travel.
E. Pack lightly and learn what clothing would be appropriate for your destination.
F. We strongly recommend that you should get as many kinds of insurance as possible.
G. That can be necessary particularly when you are sensitive to altitude, air pollution or other conditions.
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