补全短文 Prison Systems _________(46). A long time ago, prisons were established for detention only. People were kept in prison to wait for torture, death, or other cruel punishment. Near the end of the Middle Ages the people of Europe became angry about the cruel acts of that system, and disagreed strongly. Therefore, less cruel techniques of punishment were used. ______ (47). The early settlers of America brought with them the idea of isolating prisoners._________(48). After a long isolation, the prisoners could be allowed to go because they would not do any more wrong acts. At the end of the 18th century, however, a religious stopped that system. About the time of the American Civil War, a new place for young offenders was built in N.Y. _________(49). At the end of the 19th century, a new idea was introduced. It allowed prisoners to work together during the day. It also reduced problems of administration._________(50). A. For example, people were sent away from their country and were never allowed to come back or they were kept in prison. B. They could not see or talk to each other and could only read and exercise by themselves. C. This prison system has been employed in our country. D. Later many prisons were built in America and abroad which operated on this idea. E. In the history of the human race, prisons have only recently been used to punish people for wrong acts. F. This new system worked on the principles of classifying prisoners on the basis of age, giving them an education and training them.
【正确答案】 E
【答案解析】从下文可知,在很早以前监狱只是用于暂时扣押,所以可推上句,监狱的形式是近来才被使用的。
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】答案A)正可承接上文,举例说明,采用了较为缓和的办法来惩罚犯人。
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】答案B)承接上文,说明隔离囚犯的作法。
【正确答案】 F
【答案解析】从上文可知此监狱是用以囚禁年轻的犯人,答案F)正是针对年轻人的监狱制度:为他们提供教育和培训。
【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】答案D)承接上文,继续说明罪犯被允许白天一起工作的管理制度被沿用了下来。