Over the past twenty years, personal computers have brought tremendous changes to th
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Euthanasia, often called "mercy killing" is a crime everywhere in Western Europe. But more and more doctors and nurses readily admit to practicing it, most often in the "passive" form. of withholding or withdrawing treatment. The long simmering euthanasia issue has lately boiled over into a, sometimes, fierce public debate, with both sides claiming the mantle of ultimate righteousness. Those opposed to the practice see themselves upholding sacred principles of respect for life, while those in favor raise the banner of humane treatment. After years on the defensive, the advocates now seem to be gaining ground. Recent polls in Britain show that 72 percent of British subjects favor euthanasia in some circumstances. An astonishing 76 percent of respondents to a poll taken last year in France said they would like the law changed to decriminalize mercy killings.
Euthanasia has been a topic of controversy in Europe since at least 1936, when a bill was introduced in the House of Lords that would have legalized mercy killing under very tightly supervised conditions. That bill failed, as have three others introduced in the House of Lords since then.
Reasons for the latest surge of interest in euthanasia are not hard to find. Europeans, like Americans, are now living longer. Therefore, lingering chronic diseases have replaced critical illnesses as the primary cause of death. And the euthanasists argue that every human being should have the right to "die with dignity," by which they usually mean the right to escape the horrors of a painful or degrading hospitalization (住院治疗).
Most experts believe that euthanasia will continue to be practiced no matter what the law says.
From the passage we can see that in Holland ______.
A.a doctor who practices euthanasia will not be punished
B.euthanasia is regarded as illegal
C.euthanasia is very popular
D.active euthanasia is still illegal, but people often tolerate an experienced doctor who carries it out
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There is evidence that man is changing: ______.
A.man has been growing taller over the past 500 years
B.man has got stronger eyes than he ever had
C.man's hair is getting thinner and thinner
D.man's limbs are getting weaker because he tends to make less use of them
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What is said about the over 100 aircraft incidents in the past 15 years?
A.They may have been caused by the damage to the radio systems.
B.They may have taken place during take - off and landing.
C.They were proved to have been caused by the passengers' portable computers.
D.They were suspected to have resulted from electromagnetic interference.
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What is said about the over l00 aircraft incidents in the past 15 years?
A.They may have been caused by the damage to the radio system.
B.They may have taken place during take-off and landing.
C.They were proved to have been caused by the passengers’portable computers.
D.They were suspected to have resulted from electromagnetic interference.
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Riding on his bicycle. he'd ride past my dorm as if "by accident" and () to be surprised to see me. I liked the attention but was () about his wild, dynamic ().He had a charming waywith words which would () any girl. Fear came over me when I started to fall in love. Hisexciting "bad boy image" was just too () to resist. What was it that () me? I always hadan excellent reputation. My () was solely on my studies to get superior grades. But for what?College is () to be a time of great learning and also some fun. I had nearly achieved a greateducation, and graduation was just one semester away. But I hadn't had any fun; my life was () with no component of fun! I needed a boyfriend Not just any boyfriend. He had to becute. My goal that semester became:Be () and grab the cutest boyfriend I can find.
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This time, the Greater London Council is looking into the possibility of building a Channel link straight to London. (79) A bridge would cost far more than a tunnel, but you would be able to go by rail or by car on a bridge, whereas a tunnel would provide a rail link only.
Why is this idea being discussed again? Is Britain becoming more conscious of the need for links with Europe as a result of joining the EEC(欧共体) ? Well, perhaps. The main reason, though, is that a tunnel or bridge would reach the twenty square kilometers of London' s disused dockland(船坞地). A link from London to the continent would stimulate trade and re-vitalize(使…各新有活力) the port, and would make London a main trading center in Europe. (80)With a link over the Channel, you could buy your fish and chips in England, and be able to eat them in France while they were still warm!
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A.Swimming across the Channel takes less than four hours.
B.The idea of a Channel tunnel or bridge is a very new one.
C.It is considered to be more difficult to swim across the channel than any other means.
D.A tunnel or bridge would only reach as far as the coast.
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A.gold and jewels
B.parts of ships
C.whole ships
D.all of the above
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What explains these large differences in living standards among countries and over time? The answer is surprisingly simple. Almost all variation in living standards is attributable to differences in countries' productivity—hat is, the amount of goods and services produced from each hour of a worker's time. In nations where workers can produce a large quantity of goods and services per unit of time, most people enjoy a high standard of living; in nations where workers are less productive, most people must endure a more meager existence. Similarly, the growth rate of a nation's productivity determines the growth rate of its average income.
The fundamental relationship between productivity and living standards is simple, but its implications are far-reaching. If productivity is the primary determinant of living standards, other explanations must be of secondary importance. For example, people might think that labor unions or minimum-wage laws contributed to the rise in living standards of American workers over the past century. Yet the real hero of American workers is their rising productivity.
The relationship between productivity and living standards also has great implications for public policy. When thinking about how any policy will affect living standards, the key question is how it will affect our ability to produce goods and services. To improve living standards, policymakers need to raise productivity by ensuring that workers are well educated, have the tools needed to produce goods and services, and have access to the best available technology.
Which of the following countries has enjoyed the fastest economic growth in history?
A.Mexico.
B.The United States.
C.Japan.
D.South Korea.