【多选题】CLOZE [10 MIN] Decide which of the words given in the box below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blank. The words can be used ONCE ONLY. Write the letter for each word...
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advocates
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approaching
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constantly
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decrease
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enlarge
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financial
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fundamental
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gracious
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intention K. justified L. negative M. proceeding N. rigidly O. successors There is much discussion today about whether economic growth is desirable. At an earlier period. our desire for material wealth may have been (1) ________. Now, however, this desire for more than we need is causing serious problems (2) ________. Even though we have good (3) _______, we may be producing too much, too fast. Those who criticize economic growth argue that we must slow down. They believe that society is (4) _________ certain limits on growth. These include the fixed supply of natural resources, the possible (5) ________ effects of industry on the natural environment, and the continuing increase in the world's population. As society reaches these limits, economic growth can no longer continue, and the quality of life will (6) ________. People who want more economic growth, on the other hand, argue that even at the present growth rate there are still many poor people in the world. These (7) _________ of economic growth believe that only more growth can create the capital needed to improve the quality of life in the world. Furthermore, they argue that only continued growth can provide the (8) _________ resources required to protect our natural surroundings from industrialization. This debate over the desirability of continued economic growth is of (9) __________ importance to business and industry. If those who argue against economic growth are correct, the problems they mention cannot be (10) _________. To find a solution, economists and the business community must pay attention to these problems and continue discussing them with one another.
intolerant K. occupation L. promises M. recession N. slightly O. undertakes Decide which of the words given in the box below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blank. The words can be used ONCE ONLY . Mark the LETTER for each word on ANSWER SHEET . Pursuing a career is an essential part of adolescent development. "The adolescent becomes an when he __1___ a real job." To cognitive researchers like Piaget, hood meant the beginning of an __2___. Piaget argued that once adolescents enter the world of work, their newly acquired ability to form hypotheses allows them to create representations that are too ideal. The __3___ of such ideals, without the tempering of the reality of a job or profession, rapidly leads adolescents to become __4___ of the non-idealistic world and to press for reform in a characteristically adolescent way. Piaget said: "True adaptation to society comes __5___ when the adolescent reformer attempts to put his ideas to work." Of course, youthful idealism is often courageous, and no one likes to give up dreams. Perhaps, taken __6___ out of context, Piaget's statement seems harsh. What he was __7___, however, is the way reality can modify idealistic views. Some people refer to such modification as maturity. Piaget argued that attaining and accepting a vocation is one of the best ways to modify idealized views and to mature. As careers and vocations become less available during times of __8___, adolescents may be especially hard hit. Such difficult economic times may leave many adolescents __9____ about their roles in society. For this reason, community interventions and government job programs that offer summer and vacation work are not only economically __10___ but also help to stimulate the adolescent's sense of worth.
【简答题】PART IV CLOZE [10 MIN] Decide which of the words given in the box below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blank. The word...