Some futurologists have assumed that the vast upsurge of women in the workforce may portend a rejection of marriage. Many women, according to this hypothesis, would rather work than marry. The converse of this concern is that the prospects of becoming a multi-paycheck household could encourage marriages. In the past, only the earnings and financial prospects of the man counted in the marriage decision. Now, however, the earning ability of a woman can make her more attractive as a marriage partner. Data show that economic downturns tend to postpone marriage because the parties cannot afford to establish a family or are concerned about rainy days ahead. As the economy rebounds, the number of marriages also rises.
Coincident with the increase in women working outside the home is the increase in divorce rates. Yet, it may be wrong to jump to any simple cause-and-effect conclusions. The impact of a wife’s work
A. defy
B. signal
C. suffer from
D. result from
Futurologists have not been very precise about how and how much digital media will change our lives. Most of comments have focused on the expectation that consumers will soon be able to use their TV or PC to shop, bank and order movies from their armchairs. Commentators envisage more dramatic change to everyday life. Nucholas Negroponte, director of MIT’s Media Lab, believes that a key development over the next five years will be the "personalization" of the computer, with wearable devices such as a wrist-mounted TV, computer and telephone. Peter Cochrane, head of research at British Telecom, looks further ahead, asking us to "imagine a virtual reality interface, with your visual context flooded by information from spectacle-mounted or contact lenses augmented by directional audio input, tactile gloves and prosthetic arms and fingers that will give you the sensation of touch, resistance and weight".
Historically, enthusiasts for new technologies
A. The likely impact of digital technology on everyday life.
B. The improvements made in the world of mass communication.
C. The applications of digital media in businesses and our lives.
D. The overoptimistic feelings people hold about the new technologies.
Some futurologists have assumed that
the vast upsurge of women in the workforce may portend a rejection of marriage.
Many women, according to this hypothesis, would rather work than marry. The
converse of this concern is that the prospects of becoming a multi-paycheck
household could encourage marriage. In the past, only the earnings and financial
prospects of the man counted in the marriage decision. Now, however, the earning
ability of a woman can make her more attractive as a marriage partner. Data show
that economic downturns tend to putting off marriage because the parties cannot
afford to establish a family or are concerned about rainy days ahead. As the
economy comes to life, the number of marriages also rises. The increase in divorce rates follows to the increase in women working outside the home. Yet, it may be wrong A. The stability of marriage and the divorce rate may reflect the economic situation of the country. B. Even when economically independent, most women have to struggle for real equality in marriage. C. In order to secure their marriage women should work outside the home and remain independent. D. The impact of the growing female workforce on marriage varies from case to case. 我来回答: 提交
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