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eded in explaining how things happen C)when Aristelian scientists tried to explain why things happen 。 America made him ambassador to Spain. Irving’s background provides little to explain his literary achievements. A gifted but delicate child, he had little schooling. He studied law, but without zeal, and never did practice seriously. He was immune to his strict Presbyterian home environment, frequenting both social gatherings and the theater. What is the most proper ment on Irving?[ANSWER] A)His works were very popular in England and the United States. B)He was respected by many fellow writers. C)His works were of popularity and high quality. D)He is a gentleman. According to Thachery’s description,which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?[ANSWER] A)Irving tried to show elegance in society. 2 B)Irving’s parents were not aristocratic. C)Irving’s social grace were 球 網(wǎng) 校 D)Irving was inferior to Europeans of refinement. Why is it unusual that Irving was granted an honorary degree from Oxford?[ANSWER] A)Because his degree was honorary,rather than earned. B)Because he was not so successful as his fellow writers. C)Because he was from America which was a country with young history and less culture. D)Because Oxford was a famous university in 球 網(wǎng) 校 What is true about Irving’s background?[ANSWER] A)His background had provided opportunity for his literary a achievement. B)He spent very little time working as a lawyer. C)As a gifted child,he had reveived good education. D)His religious belief helped him a lot. The tone of the author can be said to be _____.[ANSWER] A)serious B)mild C)friendly D)appreciative 3 The advantages and disadvantages of a large population have long been a subject of discussion among has been argued that the supply of good land is feed a large population,inferior land must be cultivated and the good land worked ,each person produces less and this means a lower average ine than could be obtained with a smaller economists have argued that a large popul