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verbal True or false
材料1
In the past, home heating systems have been operated using different sources of energy such as
wood, electricity,and kerosene.But these are expensive when compared to a more recently
developed source - solar energy.Solar energy is an alternative, but its application for heating is
limited to a small number of appliances.There is also the difficulty of obtaining solar energy for
heating purposes in the winter time when it is most needed and its major resource,the sun, is
hardly effective.
第一组 20题
1.Solar energy is hardly available in the winter.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：A
According to the text the sun is hardly effective in the winter,which means that solar energy isn't
really available in the winter.
The answer is True
2.The use of solar energy for heating is restricted to a few heating devices.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：A
The text suggests that, "it(solar energy) can only be used for heating with a small number of
appliances".
The answer is True
3.If electricity were a lot cheaper, we would have no need for solar energy.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：C
The fact that electricity is expensive doesn't imply that if it were cheaper, we wouldn't need
solar energy.There may be other reasons for using electricity or solar energy.
The answer is Cannot Say
4.Solar energy is the fourth source of energy to be developed for home heating systems.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：B
The passages mentions wood, electricity,and kerosene as three examples for past sources of
energy.The phrase "such as" indicates that this list is not exhaustive.This suggests there was at
least one more source in the past, before the development of solar energy.This contradicts the
statement, as solar energy cannot be the fourth source developed (at the very least, it is ffth)..
The answer is False.
There are several possible reasons behind the participation in professional trade fairs - it can bean excellent sales platform providing an exposure to relevant customers and distributors as it is
one of those rare occasions where customers actively seek specific products; it can be an image
building expenditure aiming at strengthening a company's profile within a sector by showing
novel products and a lucrative stall design; and it can be a good way to gauge your competition
by accessing vital information about other products and to generally assess the direction the
sector is heading.Trade fairs are extremely expensive especially as there are a number of
important ones to attend every year globally and this often creates a financial burden on the
minor "players".In many occasions the direct business impact does not seem to justify the
enormous costs but as one senior manufacturer recently said "if you're not there you don't
exist".
5.Minor players can still benefit from attending professional trade fairs.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：A
The answer is True.
Two instances in the passage prove this statement true.
1."this often creates a financial burden on the minor 'players' ".It often creates,but not always.
2."but as one senior manufacturer recently said "if you're not there you don't exist".There is
another benefit in participating in these fairs, which is simple recognition or awareness of
existence. .
6.The more lucrative the booth design,the greater the sales return.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：C
Although intuitively the statement may sound logical, there is no supporting information in the
text about the relationship between sales and booth design.
The answer is Cannot Say
7.Professional trade fairs do not boost sales or strengthen a company's profile.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：B
The information in the passage doesn't suggest that there are guaranteed financial returns from
trade fair, but it does say that they can be excellent sales platforms and image building
opportunities.Therefore, it would be wrong to argue that trade fairs do not boost sales or
strengthen a company's profile.
The answer is False
8.The financial payback of participating in trade fairs justifies the cost.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：B
The information in the text suggests otherwise.The text states that, "In many occasions the
direct business impact does not seem to justify the enormous costs."
The fact that there are many instances where the financial payback does not justify the cost
contradicts the statement.Hence the answer is False.
According to a new legislation concerning the income tax law tax payers may be taxed for
positive income tax or negative income tax depending on their annual revenues.Contrary to
previous arrangements where income tax was charged only if an individual had reached a certain
revenue threshold the new legislation suggests compensation in the form of a negative income
tax for those who failed to reach a minimum annual income. "Income' for this purpose includes
most sources of monetary contributions such as paid salary; personal property rental
earnings,interest, dividend earnings and passive income.The only exemption would be a transfer
of funds between first degree family members including children younger than 18 years old.
9.Money that a wife puts in her husband's bank account is,according to the new
legislation, considered income.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：B
Money that is transferred between first degree family members is not considered income,
according to the text.
The answer is False
10.The vast majority of taxpayers will continue to be taxed positively.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：C
The text explains that negative income tax will be paid to those who fail to reach a minimum
annual income.But the text doesn't provide us with any information as to how many people fall
into this category.
The answer is Cannot Say
11.A very low annual salary without other substantial sources of income will probably
lead to a negative income tax.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：A
The text states that, "the new legislation suggests compensation in the form of a negative
income tax for those who fail to reach a minimum annual income.".
The answer is True
12.Paid salary,personal property rental earnings, interest, dividend earnings and passive
income are the only types of income that can determine a person's eligibility for
negative income tax compensation.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：B
According to the passage, "Income' in this context includes most monetary sources,such as ..The
use of 'such as' suggests that there are other sources of income.
The answer is FalseFull blown depression is widely acknowledged as a severe medical illness and is commonly
treated by pharmaceutical solutions.After decades of research and numerous experiments
effective drugs have been developed which, on average, have successfully treated over 60% of
depressive patients with relatively minor side effects.Individuals that suffer from common
depression often respond better to the drug therapy than the minority group who suffer from
reversed symptom depression.
Experimental research indicates that 12 weeks of drug therapy significantly reduces a number of
symptoms including loss of appetite, sadness,lack of energy, anxiety, and feeling of guilt.People
who are less likely to respond well to the drug therapy have several other treatment options
including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and in extreme cases electro convulsive therapy
(ECT).
13.People who suffer from moderate depression respond better to drug therapy.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：C
The text doesn't refer to the intensity of the depression, only to the distinction
between different types of depression (typical vs.reversed symptom).
The answer is Cannot Say
14.Research has shown that drug therapy is ineffective for more than half of depressed
individuals.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：B
The text explicitly states that drugs can be used to successully treat over 60% of depressed
patients.This means that drugs are effective in treating over half of depressed individuals.
The answer is False
15.Individuals who suffer from 'reversed-symptom' depression are unlikely to respond as
well to drug therapy compared with those who suffer from typical depression.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：A
The text confirms that, "Individuals that suffer from common depression often respond better to
the drug therapy than the minority group who suffer from reversed symptom depression."
Typical' and 'common' are interchangeable in this case.
The answer is True
16.Depressed patients who don't respond well to drug therapy will improve if they turn
to other forms of therapy such as CBT and ECT.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：C
The text states that there are other forms of therapy for those who don't respond to drug
therapy, but it doesn't say whether these forms of treatment are effective.
The answer is Cannot SayEven though the minimum age for obtaining a driving license has increased in recent years a
substantial increase in car sales over the corresponding years has resulted in a staggering rise in
fatal car accident numbers.As the latest figures show, fatal car accidents are especially prevalent
amongst young drivers who have less than five years of driving experience.Last winter 5o per
cent of all fatal road accidents involved drivers with up to five years driving experience and an
additional 15 per cent were drivers who had between six to eight years of experience.The
interim figures of the current year show that the massive advertisement campaign "fighting
accidents" has resulted in some improvements but the truth is that the number of younger
drivers involved in fatal accidents is intolerably high.
17.The majority of fatal car accidents,according to last winter's figures, involved drivers
with less than 9 years experience.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：A
The statistics provided in the text indicate that 50% of car accidents involve drivers with up to
five years experience,and 15% of car accidents involve drivers with 6-8 years of driving
experience.This means that 65% of :accidents involve drivers with less than 9 years of experience,
which is the majority.
The answer is True
18.The considerable increase in car sales is the reason behind the sharp increase in fatal
car accidents.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：A
The text clearly states that, "a substantial increase in car sales during the same period has
resulted in a staggering rise in fatal car accidents".
The answer is True
19.Fatal car accidents are more prevalent amongst young drivers with six to eight years
of experience than older drivers with similar experience.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：C
According to the passage, "Last winter 50 per cent of all fatal road accidents involved drivers
with up to five years driving experience and an aditional 15 per cent were drivers who had
between six to eight years of experience."
This piece of data only mentions experience, not age.Although the main idea of the passage is
that younger drivers are generally more likely to be involved in fatal car accidents, we cannot
assume all relatively inexperienced drivers are young.We do not know how many of those 15%
with six to eight years of experience are younger drivers and how many are older drivers.
As this comparison is impossible to make on the basis of the information
provided in the passage, the answer is Cannot Say.
20.The advertising campaign called "fighting accidents" has failed to reduce the number
of car accidents.A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：B
According to the text, the advertising campaign "fighting accidents" resulted in some
improvement.This means that to some degree, it succeeded in reducing the number of car
accidents.
The answer is False
材料2
The leader in the car leasing industry Auto Reach has a good deal on their existing car pool in the
medium size category.The medium size category represents 60% of their entire pool with an
additional 5% of vehicles falling in both the medium and large categories.According to the
company's CFO 5,800 medium size Auto Reach cars are on the road every day.This popular
category is expected to grow even further and reach a target of 8,000 vehicles next year.The
people behind the wheels of these cars are mostly middle level managers from various
industries.Altogether, according to the CFO,Auto Reach has a total of more than 9500 vehicles in
Europe alone.
第二组 20题
1.Overall, less than half of the company's motor pool belongs to categories other than
the medium size.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：A
According to the text-"The medium size category represents 60% of their entire pool" therefore
the remaining categories represent 40% which is less than half.
The answer is True
2.Auto Reach is also a leader in the luxury cars category.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：C
The text does not provide information about the luxury cars category.
The answer is Cannot Say
3.At least 5% of Auto Reach's car pool fit two car size criteria.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：A
The text states that 5% of vehicles fall in two categories, medium and large.
We can therefore conclude that at least 5% of Auto Reach's car pool ft two car size category
criteria.
The answer is True
4.Most people driving Auto Reach's medium sized cars usually hold managerial posts.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：A
The text asserts that "The people behind the wheels of these (medium size)cars are mostlymiddle level managers from various industries" .
The answer is True
The slow development of the innovative universal home remote control system is rather
surprising following high expectations this system has raised a decade ago when it was first
presented. Whilst having a prototype ready that impressively controlled most of the home
electrical appliances using a single,simple and user friendly device, when manufactured in a
production line many faults have occurred that were not discovered by the manufacturer quality
control systems.The result was devastating.Thousands of these systems were returned by furious
clients who paid substantial sums only to find that this luxurious device fails to reliably operate
designated appliances and some also activated the wrong electrical device resulting in serious
damages.The disastrous launch of the product into the market was largely the fault of line
managers who did not commit themselves to ensure the excellence and quality of their work as
well as senior managers who have failed to closely monitor the production activities and have
focused merely on marketing and P.R.
5.After the disastrous start, the universal home remote control system is now gaining
momentum.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：C
There is no reference in the text to the current market situation of the universal home remote
control system and therefore we cannot conclude this from the text.
The answer is Cannot Say
6.Senior managers are among those to be blamed for the problems that occurred with
the product when it was first launched.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：A
The text stipulates that"The disastrous launch of the product into the market was largely the
fault of [..] as well as senior managers who have failed to closely monitor the production
activities" .
The answer is True
7.Failure of the universal home remote control system was a direct result of a fault
causing activation of wrong electrical devices.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：B
"Thousands of these systems were returned [because] this luxurious device fails to reliably
operate designated appliances and some also activated the wrong electrical device resulting in
serious damages."
The main problem was that designated appliances were not operated reliably;this is what system
failure resulted from.Wrong device activation was a problem with only some of the devices, and
in addition to the main problem,so it did not cause the system failure by itself.
The answer is False.8.The initial product to reach the market was a reliable,simple and user-friendly
device.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：B
only the prototype was simple and user friendly.The first products were unreliable according to
the text- "the disastrous launch of the product into the market" and therefore the statement is
fals
The answer is False
The Labour Party has decided to recover its public profile in the coming election in certain areas
where they were outperformed by the Liberals. Their campaign will include television
advertisement as well as a press campaign.Four stimulating TV advertisements have been
produced.These will be screened alternately in their designated locations on a daily basis for an
initial period of eight weeks that might be extended if deemed necessary.This rule would apply
to the press campaign as well.The image of the party as reflected in the television campaign is to
be consistent with the one reflected in the press campaign.Both campaigns will aim to
communicate the party's trustworthy spirit. A return on investment (ROI) study will examine the
effectiveness of this campaign and will hopefully provide direction for future campaigns.
9.The campaign is designed to re-establish Labour status in areas where they have lost
to the Liberals.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：A
The text asserts that the campaign is "to recover its public profle..where they were
outperformed by the Liberas".'Recover' means that once, the Labour did well in these areas and
recently they lost to the Liberals.In the coming election they wish to re-establish themselves in
these areas.
The answer is True
10.The spirit of the press campaign should be similar to the spirit of the TV campaign.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：C
According to the passage,"The image of the party as reflected in the television campaign is to be
consistent with the one reflected in the press campaign."The only thing this implies is that both
campaigns will try to get across the same message about the party. It, however, does not say
anything about the spirit of the campaign.For example, the TV campaign can be very
emotional,or even funny and catchy, while the press campaign may be straightforward and
boring, both giving the same message.
We know the TV advertisements are "stimulating",but we do not know what the press campaign
will be like.The mixed use of the word 'spirit' in both passage and statement is done to
intentionally mislead, as "the party's trustworthy spirit" is the party's image, not the spirit of the
campaign itself.
Therefore,the correct answer is cannot say.11.The influence of the television campaign will be observed.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：A
The text states that "A return on investment(ROI) study will examine the effectiveness of this
campaign" .
The answer is True
12.The duration of the press campaign is limited to a period of eight weeks.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：B
The text indicates that the TV campaign will run for a period of 8 weeks with an extension
posibility and it also asserts that "This rule would apply to the press campaign as well".
The answer is False
E-learning systems have been recently used by major corporations.These systems, in most
cases,are used as an economical replacement for the long established leadership development
programs.With the leadership role becoming increasingly complex on the one hand and budgets
for one- on-one or group training shrinking on the other, e-learning is a simple and cost effective
solution.By providing interactive courses using the Internet infrastructure directly to one's
personal computer and supporting the learner in their own pace,e-learning can,at times, be
more effective than other conventional forms of training.The content of such training varies
significantly but is generally used for the adoption of new technologies,enhancing managerial
capabilities and improving financial planning.
13.The internet infrastructure facilitates e-learning courses.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：A
The text states that e-learning provides interactive courses using the Internet infrastructure.
The answer is True
14.Leadership development programes are a recent concept.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：B
This is a bit confusing as the first sentence in the passage argues that"E-learning systems have
been recently used by major corporations" however the statement refers to leadership
development programs for which the text specifically states that they are "long estalished" .
The answer is False
15.E-learning is much better than other conventional training methods.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：B
According to the text: "e-learning can, at times, be more effective than other conventional forms
of training."It follows that there are more than a few instances in which e- training is less effective."Much
better" cannot be an appropriate description in this case.
Since the statement is not categorically true, we are to conclude that it is false.
The answer is False
16.One reason to cut down conventional training is the escalating costs of manpower.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：C
The text stipulates that the reason for cutting down conventional training is
"budgets for one- on-one or group training shrinking".
However this does not contradict the statement in the question.For example the escalation in
costs of manpower may be the reason behind the shrinking training budgets.Therefore the
answer is "Cannot say".
The enrolment of minorities to university courses is covered by a statutory legislation which
states that each course should reserve a certain percentage of class seats for minority
groups.The percentage presently applicable is set at 5 per cent of minorities that may apply via
this channel
but 70 per cent of private universities and a high share of public ones do not meet this quota,
even though many universities do enrol entitled minorities who have applied to a course using
normal enrolment channels and without making use of their legislation advantage.
17.The legislation is not entirely executed by most private universities.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：A
According to the text: "70 per cent of private universite...do not meet this quota".70 per cent is
more than half and so the word 'most' is applicable.
The answer is True
18.The legislation applies to all private and public universities alike.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：A
The text states that both private and public universities do not meet the legislated quota
therefore it can be inferred that the legislation applies to all universities.
The answer is True
19.A Bachelor degree course with 500 students should have a minimum of 25 students
that applied via the minorities reserved space legislation.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：B
According to the text,"The percentage presently applicable is set at 5 per cent of minorities that
may apply via this channel". That is, up to 5% of the course students may have minority students
who have applied via the minorities reserved space legislation.Therefore a course with 500
students should have a maximum of 25 students (5% of 500) rather than a minimum.The answer is False
20.Seventy per cent of public universities do not comply with the legislation.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：C
The text states that 70% of private universities do not comply and neither does a high share of
public universities, but it does not state what percentage makes up that share.
The answer is Cannot Say
材料3
To deliver secure supplies of high-quality food while protecting the environment better, the new
EU farm policy must make "greening"measures mandatory but flexible and help farmers to cope
with market volatility Members of the European Parliament(MEPs) agree that30% of national
budgets for direct payments should be made conditional upon compliance with mandatory
greening measures, but stress that these measures must be made more flexible and should be
brought in gradually.The three key measures - crop diversification maintaining permanent
pasture and grassland and creating "ecologically-focused areas",would remain but with certain
exceptions,e.g.to reflect the size of the farm.
第三组 20题
1.Solar energy is hardly available in the winter.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：A
According to the text the sun is hardly effective in the winter, which means that solar energy isn't
really available in the winter.
The answer is True
2.The use of solar energy for heating is restricted to a few heating devices.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：A
The text suggests that, "it (solar energy) can only be used for heating with a small number of
appliances".
The answer is True
3.If electricity were a lot cheaper, we would have no need for solar energy.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：C
The fact that electricity is expensive doesn't imply that if it were cheaper,we wouldn't need solar
energy.There may be other reasons for using electricity or solar energy.
The answer is Cannot Say
4.Solar energy is the fourth source of energy to be developed for home heating systems.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：BThe passages mentions wood, electricity, and kerosene as three examples for past sources of
energy.The phrase "such as" indicates that this list is not exhaustive.This suggests there was at
least one more source in the past, before the development of solar energy.This contradicts the
statement, as solar energy cannot be the fourth source developed (at the very least, it is fifth),
The answer is False.
In the past, home heating systems have been operated using different sources of energy such as
wood,electricity,and kerosene.But these are expensive when compared to a more recently
developed source - solar energy.Solar energy is an alternative,but its application for heating is
limited to a small number of appliances.There is also the difficulty of obtaining solar energy for
heating purposes in the winter time when it is most needed and its major resource, the sun, is
hardly effective.
5.Minor players can still benefit from attending professional trade fairs.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：A
The answer is True.
Two instances in the passage prove this statement true.
1."this often creates a financial burden on the minor 'players' ".It often creates,
but not always.
2."but as one senior manufacturer recently said "if you're not there you don't
exist".There is another benefit in participating in these fairs, which is simple
recognition or awareness of existence.
6.The more lucrative the booth design,the greater the sales return.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：C
Although intuitively the statement may sound logical, there is no supporting information in the
text about the relationship between sales and booth design.
The answer is Cannot Say
7.Professional trade fairs do not boost sales or strengthen a company's profile.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：B
The information in the passage doesn't suggest that there are guaranteed financial returns from
trade fairs, but it does say that they can be excellent sales would be wrong to argue that trade
fairs do not boost sales or strengthen a company's profile.
The answer is False
8.The financial payback of participating in trade fairs justifies the cost.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：B
The information in the text suggests otherwise.The text states that,"In many occasions the direct
business impact does not seem to justify the enormous costs."The fact that there are many instances where the financial payback does not justify the cost
contradicts the statement.
Hence the answer is False.
There are several possible reasons behind the participation in professional trade fairs - it can be
an excellent sales platform providing an exposure to relevant customers and distributors as it is
one of those rare occasions where customers actively seek specific products; it can be an image
building expenditure aiming at strengthening a company's profile within a sector by showing
novel products and a lucrative stall design; and it can be a good way to gauge your competition
by accessing vital information about other products and to generally assess the direction the
sector is heading.Trade fairs are extremely expensive especially as there are a number of
important ones to attend every year globally and this often creates a financial burden on the
minor "players".In many occasions the direct business impact does not seem to justify the
enormous costs but as one senior manufacturer recently said "if you're not there you don't
exist".
9.Money that a wife puts in her husband's bank account is, according to the new
legislation,considered income.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：B
Money that is transferred between first degree family members is not considered income,
according to the text.
The answer is False
10.The vast majority of taxpayers will continue to be taxed positively.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：C
The text explains that negative income tax will be paid to those who fail to reach a minimum
annual income.But the text doesn't provide us with any information a
The answer is Cannot Say
11.A very low annual salary without other substantial sources of income will probably
lead to a negative income tax.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：A
The text states that, "the new legislation suggests compensation in the form of a negative
income tax for those who fail to reach a minimum annual income.".
The answer is True
12.Paid salary,personal property rental earnings, interest, dividend earnings and passive
income are the only types of income that can determine a person's eligibility for
negative income tax compensation.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：BAccording to the passage, "Income' in this context includes most monetary sources, such as ..he
use of 'such as' suggests that there are other sources of income.
The answer is False
According to a new legislation concerning the income tax law tax payers may be taxed for
positive income tax or negative income tax depending on their annual revenues.Contrary to
previous arrangements where income tax was charged only if an individual had reached a certain
revenue threshold the new legislation suggests compensation in the form of a negative income
tax for those who failed to reach a minimum annual income. 'Income' for this purpose includes
most sources of monetary contributions such as paid salary; personal property rental earnings,
interest, dividend earnings and passive income.The only exemption would be a transfer of funds
between first degree family members including children younger than 18 years old.
13.People who suffer from moderate depression respond better to drug therapy.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：C
The text doesn't refer to the intensity of the depression, only to the distinction between
different types of depression(typical vs. reversed symptom).
The answer is Cannot Say
14.Research has shown that drug therapy is ineffective for more than half of depressed
individuals.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：B
The text explicitly states that drugs can be used to successfully treat over 60% of depressed
patients.This means that drugs are effective in treating over half of depressed individuals.
The answer is False
15.Individuals who suffer from 'reversed-symptom' depression are unlikely to respond as
well to drug therapy compared with those who suffer from typical depression.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：A
The text confrms that, "Individuals that suffer from common depression often respond better to
the drug therapy than the minority group who suffer from reversed symptom depression."
Typical and 'common' are interchangeable in this case.
The answer is True
16.Depressed patients who don't respond well to drug therapy will improve if they turn
to other forms of therapy such as CBT and ECT.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：C
The text states that there are other forms of therapy for those who don't respond to drug
therapy, but it doesn't say whether these forms of treatment are effective.
The answer is Cannot SayFull blown depression is widely acknowledged as a severe medical illness and is commonly
treated by pharmaceutical solutions.After decades of research and numerous experiments
effective drugs have been developed which, on average,have successfully treated over 60% of
depressive patients with relatively minor side effects.Individuals that suffer from common
depression often respond better to the drug therapy than the minority group who suffer
from reversed symptom depression.Experimental research indicates that 12 weeks of drug
therapy significantly reduces a number of symptoms including loss of appetite, sadness, lack of
energy, anxiety,and feeling of guilt.People who are less likely to respond well to the drug therapy
have several other treatment options including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and in
extreme cases electro convulsive therapy (ECT).
17.The majority of fatal car accidents,according to last winter's figures, involved
drivers with less than 9 years experience.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：A
The statistics provided in the text indicate that 50% of car accidents involve
drivers with up to five years experience,and 15% of car accidents involve
drivers with 6-8 years of driving experience.This means that
65% of car accidents involve drivers with less than 9 years of experience,
which is the majority.
The answer is True
18.The considerable increase in car sales is the reason behind the sharp increase in fatal
car accidents.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：A
The text clearly states that, "a substantial increase in car sales during the same period has
resulted in a staggering rise in fatal car accidents".
The answer is True
19.Fatal car accidents are more prevalent amongst young drivers with six to eight years
of experience than older drivers with similar experience.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：C
According to the passage,"Last winter 50 per cent of all fatal road accidents involved drivers with
up to five years driving experience and an additional 15 per cent were drivers who had between
six to eight years of experience."
This piece of data only mentions experience, not age.Although the main idea of the passage is
that younger drivers are generally more likely to be involved in fatal car accidents,we cannot
assume all relatively inexperienced drivers are young. We do not know how many of those 15%
with six to eight years of experience are younger drivers and how many are older drivers.
As this comparison is impossible to make on the basis of the information
provided in the passage,the answer is Cannot say.20.The advertising campaign called "fighting accidents" has failed to reduce the number
of car accidents.
A. True B. False C. Cannot say
答案解析：B
According to the text,the advertising campaign "fighting accidents" resulted in some
improvement.This means that to some degree, it succeeded in reducing the number of car
accidents.
The answer is False
