单选题
What did the speaker probably talk about previously? A. How the automobile was invented. B. The losses caused by traffic accidents. C. The benefits of the automobile to society.
【正确答案】
C
【答案解析】[听力原文]16-20
Up to now, we've focused on the positive impact of the automobile on society in the United States. Today we'll look at some of the negative effects. A number of sociologists blame the automobile for the decline of the downtown areas of major cities. In the 1950's and 1960's,the automobile made it possible to work in the city and yet live in the suburbs many miles away. Shopping patterns changed. Instead of patronizing downtown stores, people in the suburbs went to large shopping malls built in the open areas outside the cities, where everything is cheaper. Merchants in the city failed. stores closed. Downtown shopping areas became deserted. In recent years, there has been a rebirth for a number of downtown areas, as suburb especially young married couples, have moved into the city to avoid road clogged with traffic between the suburbs and cities every morning and evening. Now let's look at some slides that illustrate these trends. By the way, tomorrow I'll explain the effect of all these automobiles on the environment, for example, what happens to the atmosphere as a result of burning gasoline and depletion of natural resources like fossil fuels?
单选题
How did the automobile affect the work force in the 1950's and 1960's? A. It allowed workers to spend more time at home. B. It gave workers opportunity for better training. C. It let workers live far from their jobs.
【正确答案】
C
【答案解析】
单选题
What problem did city merchants face? A. The lack of a qualified sales force. B. A decline in the number of customers. C. Difficulty in transporting merchandise.
【正确答案】
B
【答案解析】
单选题
According to the speaker,why are some people moving back to the city? A. Job opportunities are better there. B. Prices are lower in downtown stores. C. Highway commuting has become unpleasant.
【正确答案】
C
【答案解析】
单选题
What will be included in tomorrow's lecture? A. A discussion of air pollution. B. Predictions of fuel surpluses. C. Slides of recently discovered fossils.