The author raises the question “what about pain without gain?” because ________.

[A] he questions the truth of “no gain without pain”

[B] he does not think the productivity revolution works

[C] he wonders if the official statistics are misleading

[D] he has conclusive evidence for the revival of businesses

[单选题]The author raises the questions in Paragraph 2 to introduce the fact that people____.A． fail to make full use of their timeB． enjoy working overtime for extra payC． are unaware of the law of timeD． welcome flexible working hours

[单选题]The author raises issues that would most concern which of the following groups?A． Electricians.B． Environmentalists.C． Aviators.D． Teachers.

[单选题]What made the author laugh?A． His own behaviorB． His wife’s suggestionC． His changeable feelingsD． His wife’s sweet kiss

[单选题]What made the author laugh?A． His own behaviorB． His wife’s suggestionC． His changeable feelings.D． His wife’s sweet kiss.

[单选题]A．ccording to the author, what should the Administration do about global warming?[A] Offer aid to build cleaner power plants.[B] Raise public awareness of conservation.[C] Press for further scientific research.[D] Take some legislative measures.

[单选题]What will the author most probably discuss in the paragraph that follows?A． causes for the parent –teen conflictsB． Examples of the parent –teen war.C． Solutions for the parent –teen problemsD． Future of the parent-teen relationship

[单选题]What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?A．To give a prescription for insomnia.B．To urge people to sleep less.C．To analyze the sleep pattern of modern people.D．To throw new light on human sleep.

[单选题]What does the author think of the parties in London?A． A bit unusualB． Full of tricksC． Less costlyD． More interesting

[单选题]What does the author think of intellect?A． It is second to intelligence.B． It evolves from common sense.C． It is to be pursued.D． It underlies power.

[单选题]What does the author think of the tour?A．Tiring.B．Expensive.C．Enjoyable.D．Quick.