The United States. has estimated that the US population could approach 300 million in 2000 and will be 400 million by 2020. And the US Department of Commerce estimates that the average US per capita income will increase from ＄3400 in 1969 to the equivalent of ＄8300 (assuming 1967 price level) in the year 2000, 2.5 times more than in 1969.
According to government statistics, there are more than 110 million cars in the United States, and "more people" means "more cars." By the late 1920s of the next century, the population of the United States will have doubled to what it is today, and the number of automobiles will double as well. And twenty years from now, per capita income will also be 2.5 times what it is. If this increased income is spent on bigger cars, bigger houses, and increased consumption of other material goods, the results can be catastrophic resource depletion and pollution. Take the increase in oil consumption, for example. Consumption is so great that reserves can only last a decade or two if not supplemented by imports.
Ten years ago, it seemed that nuclear power would solve the anticipated energy crisis. Although uranium fuel supplies are known to be limited and could run out in half a century, the nuclear power plant has long been a pet project. But working on it encountered serious problems. The fear of a possible atomic explosion and the problem of disposing of polluting residues have delayed the construction of new nuclear power plants. Eventually, atomic technology may be able to control these problems, but at the moment there appears to be little agreement among atomic scientists as to when this can be achieved.
Which of the trends is true?
A: Population will increase, but income will decrease.B: Population will decrease, but income will increase.C: Both will increase.D: Both will decrease.
The United States. has estimated that the US population could approach 300 million in 2000 and will be 400 million by 2020. And the US Department of Commerce estimates that the average US per capita income will increase from ＄3400 in 1969 to the equivalent of ＄8300 (assuming 1967 price level) in the year 2000, 2.5 times more than in 1969.
According to government statistics, there are more than 110 million cars in the United States, and "more people" means "more cars." By the late 1920s of the next century, the population of the United States will have doubled to what it is today, and the number of automobiles will double as well. And twenty years from now, per capita income will also be 2.5 times what it is. If this increased income is spent on bigger cars, bigger houses, and increased consumption of other material goods, the results can be catastrophic resource depletion and pollution. Take the increase in oil consumption, for example. Consumption is so great that reserves can only last a decade or two if not supplemented by imports.
Ten years ago, it seemed that nuclear power would solve the anticipated energy crisis. Although uranium fuel supplies are known to be limited and could run out in half a century, the nuclear power plant has long been a pet project. But working on it encountered serious problems. The fear of a possible atomic explosion and the problem of disposing of polluting residues have delayed the construction of new nuclear power plants. Eventually, atomic technology may be able to control these problems, but at the moment there appears to be little agreement among atomic scientists as to when this can be achieved.
The central concern of the writer is ______.
A: rising carsB: population increaseC: the expansion of nuclear powerD: possible environmental contamination
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The United States. has estimated that the US population could approach 300 million in 2000 and will be 400 million by 2020. And the US Department of Commerce estimates that the average US per capita income will increase from ＄3400 in 1969 to the equivalent of ＄8300 (assuming 1967 price level) in the year 2000, 2.5 times more than in 1969.
According to government statistics, there are more than 110 million cars in the United States, and "more people" means "more cars." By the late 1920s of the next century, the population of the United States will have doubled to what it is today, and the number of automobiles will double as well. And twenty years from now, per capita income will also be 2.5 times what it is. If this increased income is spent on bigger cars, bigger houses, and increased consumption of other material goods, the results can be catastrophic resource depletion and pollution. Take the increase in oil consumption, for example. Consumption is so great that reserves can only last a decade or two if not supplemented by imports.
Ten years ago, it seemed that nuclear power would solve the anticipated energy crisis. Although uranium fuel supplies are known to be limited and could run out in half a century, the nuclear power plant has long been a pet project. But working on it encountered serious problems. The fear of a possible atomic explosion and the problem of disposing of polluting residues have delayed the construction of new nuclear power plants. Eventually, atomic technology may be able to control these problems, but at the moment there appears to be little agreement among atomic scientists as to when this can be achieved.
Which of the trends is true?
A: Population will increase, but income will decrease.B: Population will decrease, but income will increase.C: Both will increase.D: Both will decrease.
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The United States. has estimated that the US population could approach 300 million in 2000 and will be 400 million by 2020. And the US Department of Commerce estimates that the average US per capita income will increase from ＄3400 in 1969 to the equivalent of ＄8300 (assuming 1967 price level) in the year 2000, 2.5 times more than in 1969.
According to government statistics, there are more than 110 million cars in the United States, and "more people" means "more cars." By the late 1920s of the next century, the population of the United States will have doubled to what it is today, and the number of automobiles will double as well. And twenty years from now, per capita income will also be 2.5 times what it is. If this increased income is spent on bigger cars, bigger houses, and increased consumption of other material goods, the results can be catastrophic resource depletion and pollution. Take the increase in oil consumption, for example. Consumption is so great that reserves can only last a decade or two if not supplemented by imports.
Ten years ago, it seemed that nuclear power would solve the anticipated energy crisis. Although uranium fuel supplies are known to be limited and could run out in half a century, the nuclear power plant has long been a pet project. But working on it encountered serious problems. The fear of a possible atomic explosion and the problem of disposing of polluting residues have delayed the construction of new nuclear power plants. Eventually, atomic technology may be able to control these problems, but at the moment there appears to be little agreement among atomic scientists as to when this can be achieved.
The central concern of the writer is ______.
A: rising carsB: population increaseC: the expansion of nuclear powerD: possible environmental contamination
The cost is rising for just about everything, and college tuition is no exception. According to a national survey(21)hair College Board Scholarship Service,(22)in most American universities it will be(23)9 percent higher this year than last year.
The largest increase will occur in private universities. Public schools, heavily subsidized by fiscal funds, also(24)your monthly rates, but the increase will be a few percentage points(25)than their privately sponsored neighbors.
As a follow up, United Press International conducted its own study(26)Massachusetts Institute of Technology. At M.I.T., advisors recommended that students have $8,900(27)for one year's expenses, including $5,300 for tuition, $2,685 for room and board, and(28), $630 for personal expenses and $285 for books and materials. Ten years ago, tuition was just $2,150. For(29)otherwise the cost has gone up 150% in the last few(30).
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A decreaseB: reduceC: inferiorD: increase
the cost goes(21)for just about everything, and college tuition is no exception. According to a national survey(22)hair College Board Scholarship Service,(23)in most American universities it will be(24)9 percent higher this year than last year.
The largest increase will occur in private universities. Public universities, heavily subsidized by fiscal funds, also(25)your monthly rates, but the increase will be a few percentage points(26)than their privately sponsored neighbors.
(27)a follow-up, United Press International did its own study(28)Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The advisers at M.I.T. recommended(29)students have $8,900(30)for one year's expenses, including $5,300(31)tuition, $2,685 per room and(32), $630 for personal expenses and $285 for books and materials. Ten years ago, the monthly fee(33)only $2,150. For(34)otherwise the cost has gone up 150% in the last few(35).
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A decreaseB: reduceC: inferiorD: increase
Instructions: For each blank space in the following passage, there are four options given below and marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the one that best fits and mark your answer by crossing out the corresponding letter on the WORKSHEET. ANSWERS I
The largest increase will occur in private universities. Public universities, heavily subsidized by fiscal funds, also(25)your monthly rates, but the increase will be a few percentage points(26)than their privately sponsored neighbors.
(27)a follow-up, United Press International did its own study(28)Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The advisers at M.I.T. recommended(29)students have $8,900(30)for one year's expenses, including $5,300(31)tuition, $2,685 per room and(32), $630 for personal expenses and $285 for books and materials. Ten years ago, the monthly fee(33)only $2,150. For(34)otherwise the cost has gone up 150% in the last few(35).
A decreaseB: reduceC: inferiorD: increase
In 1990, a report was published on what the Earth would look like 20 years from now. The report was the result of three years (1). According to the report, the image of the Earth in the year 2010 is not （2）. The world will be more (3) because the population will continue to grow. The population could be (4) 6.3 billion, almost 2.15 billion more than in 1985. More people would move to cities, especially cities in (5) countries. Cities like Cairo and Jakarta would probably have (6)15 million by then. Food production (7), but not enough to feed everyone. Farmers will produce 90% more food than in 1985, (8) most of the increase will occur in countries that (9) produce enough food for their people. Little increase is (10) in South Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Poor forms of cultivation are (11) large cultivation areas, turning farms into deserts. There is more farmland (12) as cities grow and more houses are built. (13) will get worse as industrialized countries burn more coal and oil. Many of the world's (14) may disappear as more and more trees are felled. Energy will continue to be a serious problem. The experts say their image of the Earth for the year 2010 (15). They just realized the situation that (16) today. By changing the situation, through (17) the problems, the image can be changed. There is (18) time for the nations of the world to come up with (19) a plan of action. But they warned that (20) too much time to make decisions would greatly reduce the chances of success.
(7) Empty should select()
A: insistB: reduceC: increaseD: continue
In 1990, a report was published on what the Earth would look like 20 years from now. The report was the result of three years (1). According to the report, the image of the Earth in the year 2010 is not one (2). The world will be more (3) because the population will continue to grow. The population could be (4) 6.3 billion, almost 2.15 billion more than in 1985. More people would move to cities, especially cities in (5) countries. Cities like Cairo and Jakarta would probably have (6)15 million by then. Food production (7), but not enough to feed everyone. Farmers will produce 90% more food than in 1985, (8) most of the increase will occur in countries that (9) produce enough food for their people. Little increase is (10) in South Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Bad farming methods are (11) large areas of cultivation, turning farms into deserts. More arable land (12) as cities grow and more houses are built (13) will get worse as industrialized countries burn more coal and oil. Many of the world's (14) may disappear as more and more trees are felled. Energy will continue to be a serious problem. The experts say their image of the Earth for the year 2010 (15). They just realized the situation that (16) today. By changing the situation, through (17) the problems, the image can be changed. There is (18) time for the nations of the world to come up with (19) a plan of action. But they warned that (20) too much time to make decisions would greatly reduce the chances of success.
(7) Empty should select()
A:. to insistB: reduceC: increaseD: continue