experienced a complete cycle in its pattern of growth．A low rate of increase during the 1930s was followed by a postwar marriage boom that gave rise to an acceleration in the rate of growth, reaching a peak during the mid-1960s. Since 1964, a considerable fall in the birth rate has brought about a dramatic decline in growth, even giving rise to an absolute decline between 1974 and 1978. 36. Which of the following statements is true as to the Domes Day Survey?
A It was made in 201486 to show the variation in population growth in England.
B It was a compilation that first gave an estimation of the population of England.
C It gave an account of the Black Death in the mid-14th century. D It studied the relation of birth rate to death rate. 37．In 1801, it was discovered that _________.
A. one third of the population died in the Black Death
B. the population had increased rapidly due to higher rates of birth and immigration
C. the population had grown very slowly since 201486 D. 2014 million children had been born since 201486
38. The population growth in England began to increase rapidly _______.
A. since 1801 when the first official census was taken B. in the 18th century when industrial revolution began C. in the 19th century when death rate was greatly reduced D. in the 1930s before the world war Ⅱ broke out
39. The growth rate of population reached the highest point ________. A. in the1930s B. during mid-1960s
C. between 1964 and 1967 D. between 1974 and 1978
B
While researchers have long shown that tall people earn more than their shorter counterparts, it's not only social discrimination that accounts for this inequality -- tall people are just smarter than their height-challenged peers, a new study finds.
\play a role -- and throughout childhood, taller children perform significantly better on cognitive tests,\
Christina Paxson of Princeton University in a paper published by the National Bureau of Economic Research.
The findings were based primarily on two British studies that followed children born in 1958 and 1970, respectively, through adulthood and a U.S. study on height and occupational choice. Other studies have pointed to low self-esteem, better health that accompanies greater height, and social discrimination as culprits(罪犯) for lower pay for shorter people.
But researchers Case and Paxson believe the height advantage in the job world is more than just a question of image.
\paying occupations that require more advanced verbal and numerical skills and greater intelligence, for which they earn handsome returns,\
For both men and women in the United States and the United Kingdom, a height advantage of four inches equated with a 2014 percent increase in wages on average.
But the researchers said the differences in performance crop up long before the tall people enter the job force. Prenatal care(产前护理) and the time between birth and the age of 3 are critical periods for determining future cognitive ability and height.
\even more so than we already knew,\Since the study's data only included populations in the United
Kingdom and the United States, the findings could not be applied to other regions, Case said.
And how tall are the researchers?
They are both about 5 feet 8 inches tall, well above the average height of 5 feet 4 inches for American women.
40. What can be learnt from the study of Anne Case and Christina Paxson is that ______ .
A. the reason for lower pay for shorter people is social discrimination
B. taller children perform significantly better on cognitive test C. tall people earn more than shorter counterparts
D. prenatal care and prenatal nutrition are less important than we already knew
41. Which period is the most important for determining future cognitive ability and height?
A. between age 3 and schooling B. between birth and the age of 3 C. the whole childhood D. between 1958 and 1970 42. The underlined phrase “crop up” in the Eighth Paragraph is closest in meaning to ______.
A. get in B. rise up C. come up D. stand up
43. The best title for this passage would be _______. A. Tall people earn more than shorter counterparts B. A study on height and occupational choice
C. The difference between tall people and short people D. Taller people are smarter
C
Students’ Insurance What Is Covered under Contents?
Under the “Contents” section your possessions – which you do not have to be listed—will be protected on a “new for old ”
basis where items will be replaced as new—regardless of their age or condition.
“Contents ” include books, radios, audio and video players, TVs, jewellery, home computers, furniture, household goods, other
electrical equipment and sports equipment. They will be insured as follows ▲Theft
▲Fire, Lightning, Explosion ▲Malicious（恶意的）Damage
▲Storm, Flood and other natural disasters
But new – for –old cover does not include clothing and linen.
Where Does Cover Apply?
Anywhere in Australia whether in ▲Your Living Place While at College
▲Your Parents’ Home or Any Temporary Residence（临时住处）-- where you are staying when away from College ▲Your College or Students’ Union Building ▲College Storage during Vacations
Plus The Following Benefits Included Free
Loss or Damage to
▲Gas, water and electricity meters and telephones – up to ＄300
▲TVs and videos rented in your name ▲Library books – up to ＄300
▲Daily things bought – up to ＄500 as to cover described under “Contents”
▲College or Landlord’s Possessions in your rooms by Fire or Theft (if you are legally responsible – up to ＄2,000 ) ▲Personal Money from your room – up to ＄60
PLUS fraudulent（欺诈的）use of your Credit Card – up to ＄1,000
44．If you lose an old video player the insurance company will .
A．pay you up to ＄30 in insurance B．replace it with a new one
C．pay you nothing for it is old D．replace it with a used one
45．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A．Your household goods will not be insured due to natural disasters.
B．You can be paid ＄2,000 for fraudulent use of your Credit card.
C．Your computer is insured when you are away from college. D．Your rented car is completely insured if it is damaged. 46．It can be inferred from the passage that . A．if you lose a radio you can get another one
B．if you have your possessions stolen outside Australia they are not insured
C．if a fire breaks out in your room you can get everything back
D．if your jewellery is stolen you will be paid as much as ＄300