新标准大学英语(第二版)综合教程2 unit3 unit test
Today, the primary distinctions between white-collar and blue-collar crime are the social class to which the suspect belongs and the type of crime committed. Blue-collar crimes are committed by individuals from lower social classes (ie, less privileged backgrounds with fewer professional and societal opportunities), and white-collar crimes, conversely, are committed by individuals from higher, more affluent social classes.
The exact nature of the crime is also a defining factor of blue-collar versus white-collar crime. Blue-collar crimes tend to be relatively obvious (eg, vandalism, robbery, and shoplifting) or violent (eg, assault, arson, and murder) crimes that are committed out of desperation.
White-collar crimes, however, are "quieter" crimes (eg, bribery, embezzlement, and computer crime) committed by people who have the means and opportunity to exploit professional situations.
It is impossible to say that one type of crime is worse than the other, for both have serious and lasting effects for the victims. Blue-collar crime gets more consistent exposure in the media, so we usually hear more about it on a regular basis. However, even though we might not hear many news stories about white-collar crime, it still occurs every day. The increase in computer crime and rising instances of identify theft are testament to that.
41. Which of the following would make the best title for this
article?
A. White-Collar Crime: A Victimless Crime.
B. A History of Blue-Collar and White-Collar
Workers.
C. Blue-Collar Crime Versus White-Collar Crime:
An Explanation.
D. An Examination into Blue-Collar Crime.
42. With which of the following statements would the author likely
agree?
A. Identity theft is an example of blue-collar
crime.