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A new study shows that a large and rapid drop in the world's birth rate has taken place during the past 10 years. Families generally are smaller now than they were a few years ago. It is happening in both developing and industrial nations.
China is one of the developing nations that has made great progress in reducing its population growth. China has already cut its rate of population growth by about one half since 1970.
Each Chinese family is now supposed to have no more than one child. And the hope is to reach a zero population growth with the total number of births equaling (相等于) the total number of deaths, by the year 2000.
Several nations in Europe already have fewer births than deaths. Researchers said that these nations could hardly have enough workers in the future. And the persons who are working could face much higher taxes to support the growing number of retired (退休的) people.
(1) Which of the following is true?
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A.Families are as large as before.
B.The world's birth rate is higher than ten years ago.
C.There was a slow population growth in the past ten years.
D.Birth control has been well practised in all nations.
(2) China has reduced its population growth by ________ since 1970.
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A.around fifty percent
B.far more than fifty percent
C.exactly one half
D.much less than one half
(3) According to the passage, China's population control ________.
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A.is not very successful
B.is a not-too-big success
C.is far from being successful
D.should be considered a big success
(4) By the year 2000, the number of births and the number of deaths in China will ________.
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(5) It is said that the people who are working in Europe would have to pay much higher taxes in the future because ________.
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A.they will be earning much more money
B.they will have more and more children
C.fewer and fewer children will be born
D.the number of retired people will become larger
科目:高中英语 来源:活题巧解巧练·高二英语·下 题型:050
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Population and Size
With a population of 610,700, Milwaukee is the 19th largest city in the country and the largest in Wisconsin. The four-country city area ( Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, end Waukesha counties) has a population of 1.5 million. The city of Milwaukee covers needy 96 square miles.
Location
Milwaukee is positioned in the center of the Midwest, in the Southeast comer of Wisconsin, settled along a high steep cliff on Lake Michigan's western shore.
Climate
Lake Michigan the climate a great deal, cooling the city in the warm months and moderating (缓和) cold temperatures in the winter. This is known as the “lake effect” . Milwaukee has four distinct seasons.
It is suggested that when participating in night-time summer activities downtown one have a light jacket on hand.
General References
Transportation
Milwaukee is only eight miles north of General Mitchell International Airport. The Milwaukee County Transit System provides bus service throughout the downtown area including areas of Greater Milwaukee. There are many taxi and limousine(豪华轿车) services available for your needs. Milwaukee is a regular stop for Amtrak Greyhound Bus lines .
Local Ordinances(法令)
Bars are open until 2 a. m. Liquor stores are open seven days a week. Legal drinking age in Winsconsin is 21, state sales tae is 5% . There is an additional 0.6% sales tax charge in Milwaukee County.
1.The passage is part of a(n) ________ according to your idea.
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A.official visitors' guide
B.newspaper advertiser
C.news reporter
D.poster in the street
2.If you want to get more information about the city, which number should you dial?
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3.If you want to buy something $ 20 in price in Milwaukee County, how much should you pay exactly?
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4.Which of the following is rat mentioned as a means of transportation in Milwaukee?
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