Simon goes through the same ________ whenever he makes a mistake.—First he says he
didn’t do it, and then he tries to blame it on someone else.
destination
speculation
loophole
routine
The avian flu is highly ________, so be sure to wear a mask when you go out.
contaminated
contagious
influential
recommended
I want to join the club, but its ________ fee is so high that I can’t afford it.
attention
anticipation
adaptation
membership
If we impose a heavy ________ on littering, no one will dare to throw away their garbage
at will.
charity
obstacle
reputation
penalty
The fans were very disappointed when they learned that the outdoor concert
was ________ due to the coming typhoon.
repeated
failed
canceled
closed
The government has decided to take a series of measures to help ________ the wildlife
native to our land.
conceal
conceive
condemn
conserve
If our insurance agency does not improve the way our complaints are dealt with, we will
seriously consider ________ their contract and finding a more reliable service carrier.
illuminating
discriminating
nominating
terminating
Pizza ________ came from Italy. Italian immigrants brought this food to the United
States in the 1890s.
deliciously
gradually
originally
eventually
The Mexican woman who was denied the job opportunity was believed to be a victim
of ________ against both her race and gender.
temptation
stimulation
resolution
discrimination
Thousands of workers were laid off in the economic ________ of the early 1980s.
recession
evolution
compensation
recovery
After ________ the project, he decided to publish it as soon as possible.
complete
having completed
being completed
to complete
When we discuss contrasting economic systems and principles, we often compare
socialism with capitalism. In a capitalistic economy, most businesses are privately owned.
Both owners and workers are motivated by profit. In early capitalist countries, the
government had little control over private business affairs. This led to problems regarding
workplace safety, worker pay, and the environment. In modern capitalist countries,
government regulations put many restrictions on business owners.
Capitalist economies have traditionally created major class divisions between the rich
and the poor. Socialism aims to eliminate these divisions, although no socialist state has
been entirely successful in reaching this goal. In a socialist economy, ownership of capital
and distribution of wealth are managed by a centralized government. This is a difficult task
because of the sheer amount of work involved in managing an entire economic machine. If
a government can provide each citizen with basic necessities, it has achieved its most
fundamental task.
What is this passage mainly about?
The dangers of capitalist systems and free markets.
The comparison between two dominant economic systems.
The efficiency of the government to run an entire economic system.
The government’s law to regulate business owners.
When we discuss contrasting economic systems and principles, we often compare
socialism with capitalism. In a capitalistic economy, most businesses are privately owned.
Both owners and workers are motivated by profit. In early capitalist countries, the
government had little control over private business affairs. This led to problems regarding
workplace safety, worker pay, and the environment. In modern capitalist countries,
government regulations put many restrictions on business owners.
Capitalist economies have traditionally created major class divisions between the rich
and the poor. Socialism aims to eliminate these divisions, although no socialist state has
been entirely successful in reaching this goal. In a socialist economy, ownership of capital
and distribution of wealth are managed by a centralized government. This is a difficult task
because of the sheer amount of work involved in managing an entire economic machine. If
a government can provide each citizen with basic necessities, it has achieved its most
fundamental task.
Which problem below did NOT exist in early capitalist countries?
Industrial injuries.
Low wages for workers.
Environmental pollution.
Strict government restrictions.
When we discuss contrasting economic systems and principles, we often compare
socialism with capitalism. In a capitalistic economy, most businesses are privately owned.
Both owners and workers are motivated by profit. In early capitalist countries, the
government had little control over private business affairs. This led to problems regarding
workplace safety, worker pay, and the environment. In modern capitalist countries,
government regulations put many restrictions on business owners.
Capitalist economies have traditionally created major class divisions between the rich
and the poor. Socialism aims to eliminate these divisions, although no socialist state has
been entirely successful in reaching this goal. In a socialist economy, ownership of capital
and distribution of wealth are managed by a centralized government. This is a difficult task
because of the sheer amount of work involved in managing an entire economic machine. If
a government can provide each citizen with basic necessities, it has achieved its most
fundamental task.
In which economic system is the government most powerful?
Early capitalism.
Modern capitalism.
Socialism.
Feudalism.
When we discuss contrasting economic systems and principles, we often compare
socialism with capitalism. In a capitalistic economy, most businesses are privately owned.
Both owners and workers are motivated by profit. In early capitalist countries, the
government had little control over private business affairs. This led to problems regarding
workplace safety, worker pay, and the environment. In modern capitalist countries,
government regulations put many restrictions on business owners.
Capitalist economies have traditionally created major class divisions between the rich
and the poor. Socialism aims to eliminate these divisions, although no socialist state has
been entirely successful in reaching this goal. In a socialist economy, ownership of capital
and distribution of wealth are managed by a centralized government. This is a difficult task
because of the sheer amount of work involved in managing an entire economic machine. If
a government can provide each citizen with basic necessities, it has achieved its most
fundamental task.
According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?
Early capitalist governments care most about social justice and people’s welfare.
No business in the socialist country is managed by the government.
Making money is the driving force of capitalist employers and employees.
Most socialist countries have eliminated the class divisions in society.
On the night of April 14, 1912, the Titanic steamed at a high speed into an ice field in
the North Atlantic. The sea was calm and its surface was covered with heavy fog. At 11:40
p.m. a lookout suddenly spotted an iceberg dead ahead. The ship turned sharply and, as it
scraped by, was opened up like a tin can with a gash below the water line three hundred feet
long. The captain determined that they were going to sink fast and at 12:15 a.m. ordered his
wireless operator to send the distress call. Within a few minutes the airwaves were rippling
with signals as over a dozen ships became aware of the disaster. At 1: 20 a.m. the world
began to get news of the tragedy.
Because of the Titanic tragedy, people came to realize the magical power of wireless
telegraphy. The New York Times commented, “Through the roar of the big city there are
constantly speeding messages between people separated by vast distances, and that over
housetops and even through the walls of buildings and in the very air one breathes are
words written by electricity.” An officer of the American Telephone and Telegraph
Company also praised the wireless communication that made it possible to follow the
rescue. Without wireless technology, the Titanic tragedy would have been a different story.
What is this passage mainly about?
The Titanic tragedy.
The magic of wireless telegraphy.
The rescue after the shipwreck.
The Titanic’s voyage in the North Atlantic.
On the night of April 14, 1912, the Titanic steamed at a high speed into an ice field in
the North Atlantic. The sea was calm and its surface was covered with heavy fog. At 11:40
p.m. a lookout suddenly spotted an iceberg dead ahead. The ship turned sharply and, as it
scraped by, was opened up like a tin can with a gash below the water line three hundred feet
long. The captain determined that they were going to sink fast and at 12:15 a.m. ordered his
wireless operator to send the distress call. Within a few minutes the airwaves were rippling
with signals as over a dozen ships became aware of the disaster. At 1: 20 a.m. the world
began to get news of the tragedy.
Because of the Titanic tragedy, people came to realize the magical power of wireless
telegraphy. The New York Times commented, “Through the roar of the big city there are
constantly speeding messages between people separated by vast distances, and that over
housetops and even through the walls of buildings and in the very air one breathes are
words written by electricity.” An officer of the American Telephone and Telegraph
Company also praised the wireless communication that made it possible to follow the
rescue. Without wireless technology, the Titanic tragedy would have been a different story.
How long did it take for the world to know the news of the shipwreck after the captain
sent out the message?
100 minutes.
85 minutes.
65 minutes.
35 minutes.
On the night of April 14, 1912, the Titanic steamed at a high speed into an ice field in
the North Atlantic. The sea was calm and its surface was covered with heavy fog. At 11:40
p.m. a lookout suddenly spotted an iceberg dead ahead. The ship turned sharply and, as it
scraped by, was opened up like a tin can with a gash below the water line three hundred feet
long. The captain determined that they were going to sink fast and at 12:15 a.m. ordered his
wireless operator to send the distress call. Within a few minutes the airwaves were rippling
with signals as over a dozen ships became aware of the disaster. At 1: 20 a.m. the world
began to get news of the tragedy.
Because of the Titanic tragedy, people came to realize the magical power of wireless
telegraphy. The New York Times commented, “Through the roar of the big city there are
constantly speeding messages between people separated by vast distances, and that over
housetops and even through the walls of buildings and in the very air one breathes are
words written by electricity.” An officer of the American Telephone and Telegraph
Company also praised the wireless communication that made it possible to follow the
rescue. Without wireless technology, the Titanic tragedy would have been a different story.
In this article, what does “words written by electricity” mean?
Television signals.
Wireless messages.
The communication through phone lines.
Text messages through mobile phones.
On the night of April 14, 1912, the Titanic steamed at a high speed into an ice field in
the North Atlantic. The sea was calm and its surface was covered with heavy fog. At 11:40
p.m. a lookout suddenly spotted an iceberg dead ahead. The ship turned sharply and, as it
scraped by, was opened up like a tin can with a gash below the water line three hundred feet
long. The captain determined that they were going to sink fast and at 12:15 a.m. ordered his
wireless operator to send the distress call. Within a few minutes the airwaves were rippling
with signals as over a dozen ships became aware of the disaster. At 1: 20 a.m. the world
began to get news of the tragedy.
Because of the Titanic tragedy, people came to realize the magical power of wireless
telegraphy. The New York Times commented, “Through the roar of the big city there are
constantly speeding messages between people separated by vast distances, and that over
housetops and even through the walls of buildings and in the very air one breathes are
words written by electricity.” An officer of the American Telephone and Telegraph
Company also praised the wireless communication that made it possible to follow the
rescue. Without wireless technology, the Titanic tragedy would have been a different story.
According to this passage, what’s the direct cause of the sinking of the Titanic?
The ship’s high speed.
The low temperature.
The iceberg.
The fog.
On the night of April 14, 1912, the Titanic steamed at a high speed into an ice field in
the North Atlantic. The sea was calm and its surface was covered with heavy fog. At 11:40
p.m. a lookout suddenly spotted an iceberg dead ahead. The ship turned sharply and, as it
scraped by, was opened up like a tin can with a gash below the water line three hundred feet
long. The captain determined that they were going to sink fast and at 12:15 a.m. ordered his
wireless operator to send the distress call. Within a few minutes the airwaves were rippling
with signals as over a dozen ships became aware of the disaster. At 1: 20 a.m. the world
began to get news of the tragedy.
Because of the Titanic tragedy, people came to realize the magical power of wireless
telegraphy. The New York Times commented, “Through the roar of the big city there are
constantly speeding messages between people separated by vast distances, and that over
housetops and even through the walls of buildings and in the very air one breathes are
words written by electricity.” An officer of the American Telephone and Telegraph
Company also praised the wireless communication that made it possible to follow the
rescue. Without wireless technology, the Titanic tragedy would have been a different story.
Which of the following statements is true?
With wireless telegraphy, people in different places can communicate easily.
People in New York received the news of the Titanic tragedy first.
The other ships near the Titanic didn’t have wireless technology.
Wireless messages can be disrupted by walls in the big city.
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