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Questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage:
Telephone, television, radio, and telegraph all help people communicate
with each other. Because of these devices, ideas and news of events spread
quickly all over the world. For example, within seconds, people can know the
results of an election in another country. An international football match comes
into the homes of everyone with a television set.News of a disaster such as an
earthquake or a flood can bring help from distant countries within hours, help
is on the way. Because of modern technology like the satellites that travel
around the world, information travels fast.
How has this speed of communication changed the world? To many people,the
world has become smaller. Of course this does not mean that the world is
actually physically smaller. It means that the world seems smaller. Two hundred
years ago,communication between the continents took a long time. All news was
carried on ships that took weeks or even months to cross the ocean. In the
seventeenth and eighteenth centuries,it took six weeks for news from Europe to
reach America.This time difference influenced people's actions. For example, one
battle, or fight, in the War of 1812 between England and the United States could
have been avoided. A peace agreement had already been signed. Peace was made in
England, but the news of peace took six weeks to reach America. During these six
weeks, the large and serious Battle of New Orleans was fought. Many people lost
their lives after a peace treaty had been signed.They would not have died if
news had come in time.In the past,communication took much time than it does
now.
There was a good reason why the world seemed so much larger than it does
today.
31. News spreads fast because of____.
A.modern transportation B.new technology
C.the change of the world D.a peace agreement
32. According to this passage,____is very important to people in a disaster
area.
A.fast communication B.modern technology
C.latest news D.new ideas
33. Which of the following statements is true?
A.The world now seems smaller because of faster communication.
B.The world is actually smaller today.
C.The world is changing its size.
D. The distance between England and America has changed since the War of
1812
34. Two hundred years ago,news between the continents was carried____.
A.by telephone and telegraph B.by land
C.by air D.by sea
35. The New Orleans Battle could have been avoided if the peace agreement
had been signed____.
A.by both sides B.in time
C.in America D.in England
Questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage:
The concept of personal choice in relation to health behaviors is an
important one.An estimated 90 percent of all illnesses may be preventable if
individuals would make sound personal health choices based upon current medical
knowledge.
We all enjoy our freedom of choice and do not like to see it restricted
when it is within the legal and moral boundaries of society.[ZZ)]The structure
of American society allows us to make almost all our own personal decisions that
may concern our health.If we so desire,we can smoke,drink excessively, refuse to
wear seat belts,eat whatever foods we want,and live a completely sedentary
life-style without any excuse.The freedom to make such personal decisions is a
fundamental aspect of our society,although the wisdom of these decisions can be
questioned.Personal choices relative to health often cause a difficulty.As one
example,a teenager may know the facts relative to smoking cigarettes and health
but may be pressured by friends into believing it is the socially accepted thing
to do. A multitude of factors,both inherited and environmental,influence the
development of health related behaviors,and it is beyond the scope of this text
to discuss all these factors as they may affect any given individual.However,the
decision to adopt a particular health-related behavior is usually one of
personal choices.
There are healthy choices and there are unhealthy choices.In discussing the
moral of personal choice,Fries and Crapo drew a comparison.[ZZ(Z]They suggest
that to knowingly give oneself over to a behavior that has a statistical
probability of shortening life is similar to attempting suicide.[ZZ)]Thus,for
those individuals who are interested in preserving both the quality and quantity
of life,personal health choices should reflect those behaviors that are
associated with statistical probability of increased vitality and longevity.
36. The concept of personal choice concerning health is important
because____.
A.personal health choices help cure most illnesses
B.it helps raise the level of our medical knowledge
C.it is essential to personal freedom in American society
D.wrong decisions could head to poor health
37. To “live a completely sedentary lifestyle”(Para. 1) in the passage
means____.”
A.to live an inactive life B.to live a decent life
C.to live a life with complete freedom
D.to live a life of vice
38. Sound personal health choice is often difficult to make
because____.
A.current medical knowledge is still insufficient
B.there are many factors influencing our decisions
C.few people are willing to trade the quality of life for longevity
D.people are usually influenced by the behavior of their friends
39. To knowingly allow oneself to pursue unhealthy habits is compared by
Fries and Crapo to____.
A.improving the quality of one's life
B.limiting one's personal health choice
C.deliberately ending one's life
D.breaking the rules of social behavior
40. According to Fries and Crapo sound health choices should be based
on____.
A.personal decisions B.laws of society
C.statistical evidence D.opinions of friends
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