Working at nonstandard times--evenings,
nights, or weekends—is taking its toll on American families.
One-fifth of all employed Americans work variable or rotating shifts, and one-
third work weekends, according to Harriet B.Presser, sociology professor at the
University of Maryland. The result is stress on familial relationships, which is
likely to continue in coming decades. The consequences of working irregular hours vary according to gender, economic level, and whether or not children are involved. Single mothers are more likely to work nights and weekends than married mothers. Women in clerical, sales, or other low-paying jobs participate disproportionately in working late and graveya A. Stress on familial relationships. B. Rotating shifts. C. Evenings, nights, or weekends. D. Its consequences. [单项选择]Conversation OneWhich of the following is the suggestion they made
A. More traffic lights should be installed. B. A speed camera should be mounted. C. More policemen should patrol that area. [简答题]
Read the following passage carefully and then translate the underlined sentences into Chinese. (81)(81) The agreement is overseen by the Committee on Agriculture which
reviews progress in the implementation of commitments, and is required to
monitor the follow-up on the Ministerial decision relating to the
least-developed countries and net-food importing developing countries.
"Peace" provisions within the agreement aim to reduce the likelihood of
serious disputes or challenges on agricultural subsidies over a period of nine
years.
(82) The agreement was conceived as part of a continuing process with the long-term objective of securing substantial progressive reductions in support and protection in agriculture. It calls for further negotiations to be initiated before the end of the fifth year of implementation. (83) The Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and phytosanitary(植物检疫的)Measures concerns the application of food 我来回答: 提交
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