【正文】 of the following demographic growth pattern is most suitable for the long thin powder fuse analogy? virtually stable or slightly decreasing period and then a sudden explosion of population. slow growth for a long time and then a period of rapid, dramatic increase. many people on earth and a few rapid increase in the number added each year. long period when death rates exceeds birthrates and then a short period with higher fertility and lower mortality. the first period of demographic history, societies were often in danger of extinction because___. one in ten persons could live past 40. was higher mortality than fertility in most places. was too dangerous to have babies due to the poor conditions. ancestors had little enthusiasm for more children. statement is true about population increase? might be an increase of billion persons from now to the year 20xx. 50,000 babies are born every six hours at present. 8000 BC and the present, the population increase is about 80,000,000 persons each year. population increased faster between 8000BC and 1650 than between 1650 and the present. author of the passage intends to___. people against the population explosion in the near future. the demographic growth pattern in the past with that after 1650. out the cause for rapid increase in population in recent years. us a clear and plete picture of the demographic growth. 中國最大的資料庫下載 中國最大的資料庫下載 word ―demographic‖ in the first paragraph means___. of human. study. of human. of human. 第 12篇答案： ABADA 第 13篇 (Unit4 Passage1) Most of us are taught to pay attention to what is said—the words. Words do provide us with some information, but meanings are derived from so many other sources that it would hinder our effectiveness as a partner to a relationship to rely too heavily on words alone. Words are used to describe only a small part of the many ideas we associate with any given message. Sometimes we can gain insight into some of those associations if we listen for more than words. We don’t always say what we mean or mean what we say. Sometimes our words don’t mean anything except ― I’m letting off some steam. I don’t really want you to pay close attention to what I’m saying. Just pay attention to what I’m feeling.‖ Mostly we mean several things at once. A person wanting to purchase a house says to the current owner, ―This step has to be fixed before I’ll buy.‖ The owner says, ― It’s been like that for years.‖ Actually, the step hasn’t been like that for years, but the unspoken message is: ― I don’t want to fix it. We put up with it. Why can’t you?‖ The search for a more expansive view of meaning can be developed of examining a message in terms of who said it, when it occurred, the related conditions or situation, and how it was said. When a message occurs can also reveal associated meaning. Let us assume two couples do exactly the same amount of kissing and arguing. But one couple always kisses after an argument and the other couple always argues after a kiss. The ordering of the behaviors may mean a great deal more than the frequency of the behavior. A friend’s unusually docile behavior may only be understood by noting that it was preceded by situations that required an abnormal amount of assertiveness. Some responses may be directly linked to a developing pattern of responses and defy logic. For example, a person who says ―No!‖ to a serials of charges like ―You’re dumb,‖ ―You’re lazy,‖ and ―You’re dishonest,‖ may also say ―No!‖ and try to justify his or her response if the next statement is ―And you’re good looking.‖ We would do well to listen for how messages are presented. The words, ―If sure has been nice to have you over,‖ can be said with emphasis and excitement or ritualistically. The phrase can be said once or repeated several times. And the meanings we associate with the phrase will change accordingly. Sometimes if we say something infrequently it assumes more importance。 sometimes the more we say something the less importance it assumes. 中國最大的資料庫下載 中國最大的資料庫下載 munication is rendered possible between two conversing partners, if ___. use proper words to carry their ideas. both speak truly of their own feelings. try to understand each other’s ideas beyond words. are capable of associating meaning with their words. 2.―I’m letting off some steam‖ in paragraph 1 means___. ’m just calling your attention. ’m just kidding. ’m just saying the opposite. ’m just giving off some sound. houseowner’s example shows that he actually means___. step has been like that for years. doesn’t think it necessary to fix the step. condition of the step is only a minor fault. cost involved in the fixing should be shared. responses and behaviors may appear very illogical, but are justifiable if___. to an abnormal amount of assertiveness. as one’s habitual pattern of behavior. as part of an ordering sequence. to a series of charges. word ―ritualistically‖ in the last paragraph equals something done___. true intention. . a way of ceremony. less emphasis. 第 13篇答案： DBABC 第 14篇 (Unit Four,Passage 2) Which is saferstaying at home, traveling to work on public transport, or working in the office? Surprisingly, each of these carries the same risk, which is very low. However, what about flying pared to working in the chemical industry? Unfortunately, the former is 65 times riskier than the latter! In fact, the accident rate of workers in the chemical industry is less than that of almost any of human activity, and almost as safe as staying at home. 中國最大的資料庫下載 中國最大的資料庫下載 The trouble with the chemical industry is that when things go wrong they often cause death to those living nearby. It is this