超星 - 长篇阅读：重要逻辑（让步）

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Cet-6-1.10-Exercise 01O) It’s important to bear in mind that when we offer a structural interpretation of unemployment, a “loss of jobs” means an increase in productivity. Traditionally, economists have argued that productivity increases are a good thing, even though they may cause unemployment for some workers in the short run. In the long run, the economy does not run out of jobs. Rather, new jobs emerge as old jobs disappear. The story we tell is that average well-being rises, and the more people are able to adapt, the more widespread the improvement becomes.

A. While many countries use the smarter EMV cards, the US still clings to its old magstripe technology.
B. Increases in productivity prove beneficial though some people may lose their jobs temporarily.

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Cet-6-1.10-Exercise 02F) When Watts looked into the history of “the greatest painting of all time”, he discovered that, for most of its life, the “Mona Lisa” remained in relative obscurity. In the 1850s, Leonardo da Vinci was considered no match for giants of Renaissance art like Titian and Raphael, whose works were worth almost ten times as much as the “Mona Lisa”. It was only in the 20th century that Leonardo’s portrait of his patron’s wife rocketed to the number-one spot. What propelled it there wasn’t a scholarly re-evaluation, but a theft.

A study of the history of the greatest paintings suggests even a great work of art could experience years of neglect.
B. Until recently American society has failed to see what homelessness is all about.

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Cet-4-1.9-Exercise 01L) Of course, sons and daughters want to visit the facilities, talk to the administrators and residents and other families, and do everything possible to fulfill their duties. But perhaps they don’t have to turn themselves into private investigators or Congressional subcommittees. “Families can look a bit more for where the residents are going to be happy,” Dr. Sloane said. And involving the future resident in the process can be very important.

A. The kids at the gathering were more fascinated by the iPads than by the helicopter.
B. Though it helps for children to investigate care facilities, involving their parents in the decision-making process may prove very important.

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Cet-4-1.9-Exercise 02A) Is it possible to enjoy a peaceful life in a world that is increasingly challenged by threats and uncertainties from wars, terrorism, economic crises and a widespread outbreak of infectious diseases? The answer is yes, according to a new book The 10 Golden Rules: Ancient Wisdom from the Greek Philosophers on Living a Good Life. The book is co-authored by Long Island University’s philosophy professor Michael Soupios and economics professor Panos Mourdoukoutas.

A. We can live a peaceful life despite the various challenges of the modern world.
B. The author permits her children to use the screen for at most half an hour a day.

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