Which of the following best describes why the restrictive banking laws of the 1930' s are
A. The bank failures of the 1930' s were caused by restrictive courts.
Banking has not changed in the past 50 years.
C. The banking system is too restrictive, but no alternatives have been suggested.
D. Legislators apparently believe that banking problems similar to those of the Depression still exist today.
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听力原文:W: Would you please describe the nature of your farm?
M: Sure, I mainly grow feed crops. Feed crops are crops that are used to feed cattle. The crops that I grow are corn and wheat. I do grow cotton and other when the prices for them are better.
W: How many employees do you have?
M: I have three full-time employees and six to seven part-time employees.
W: Do you pay them hourly or are they salaried?
M: I pay mem by me hour because sometimes they only work a few hours and other times they work many hours. Therefore, it wouldn't be fair for them to get a weekly or monthly salary year round.
W: How many hours do you work as the owner?
M: In the winter I work eight hours a day, but in the spring, summer, and fall I work twelve to fourteen hours a day. Many times a farmer' s work depends on the weather. For example, if the crop need water and it hasn't rained, I must irrigate my fields which can take many hours. At other times, I spend my time in checking my fields for pests. If I find them, I have to apply pesticides. If my machinery breaks down, I have to fix it. Of course, I must also make sure my crops get picked when they are ready.
W: If you were to start a new business this year, what changes would you make?
M: I wouldn't make many changes, and the few changes I would make would be subtle. Right now I am a successful farmer.
What crops does the farmer grow?
A. Cotton every year.
B. Corn and wheat.
C. Rice. .
D. Other things.
Recently, the United States has ceded its early lead in wind development to Asian competitors.
A. Y
B. N
C. NG
听力原文:W: Yes. It was a year ago that my husband and I decided to change roles.
M: Why did you suddenly think of exchanging roles?
W: A year ago, I was beginning to get bored at home all day. My husband didn't like his job; most of all, he hated traveling to work in the rush hour every day.
M: Did your husband agree to stay at home?
W: At first, be didn't. But I applied for a job with a salary higher than his. It seemed sensible for me to accept the job and for him to stay at home.
M: Now, you've exchanged places for a year. How are you getting on?
W: Very well. We choose roles that are comfortable for us.
M: How's your husband?
W: At first, he really enjoyed staying at home and being with the children. He thinks we made the right decision although lie does find housework very boring.
M: What about your marriage life before exchanging roles?
W: We have a traditional marriage. I stayed at home to care for children and my husband. My husband worked at a job in the office.
M: Did your husband make most of the decisions at that time?
W: Of course, he earned the money and paid the bills.
Why did Mrs. Smith change her roles with her husband?
A. Because she has been bored about the housework.
Because she has got a job at a salary higher than her husband's.
C. Because she wants to communicate with the people.
D. Because she finds it interesting to work outside.
Which of the following might NOT cause insomnia according to the passage?
A. The over-softness of the mattress.
B. The darkness in the bedroom.
C. Eating just before going to bed.
Drinking tea before sleeping.