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[单项选择]Benjamin Radford, managing editor of The Skeptical Inquirer magazine, offers hundreds of examples of deceptive practices in journalism, advertising, political activism, public relations, and charity appeals. The real danger to the public, he insists, comes not from outright lies about events or individuals, because in most cases facts can ultimately be proven and mistakes corrected. But the emotional power of images, sound bites, and slogans can exert deep and lasting influence on our opinions and behavior as consumers, voters, and citizens.
The detailed coverage of violent crimes dominating local TV news shows seldom includes any larger context. The cumulative impression left in the minds of viewers is that violent crime is rampant and on the rise. As a result, many people live in fear and many more support the idea of ever-larger police forces, tougher laws, and bigger prisons without considering the actual crime rates in their community or across the nation.
Drama
A. deceptive practices
B. outright lies
C. unproved facts and mistakes
D. emotional images, sound bites, and slogans
[单项选择]Although ordinarily skeptical about the purity of Robinson’s motives, in this instance Jenkins did not consider Robinson’s generosity to be ______ consideration of personal gain.
A. lacking in
B. contrary to
C. alloyed with
D. mitigated by
[单项选择] I’’m usually fairly skeptical about any research that concludes that people are either happier or unhappier or more or less certain of themselves than they were 50 years ago. While any of these statements might be true, they are practically impossible to prove scientifically. Still, I was struck by a report which concluded that today’’s children are significantly more anxious than children in the 1950s. In fact, the analysis showed, normal children aged 9 to 17 exhibit a higher level of anxiety today than children who were treated for mental illness 50 years ago.
Why are America’’s kids so stressed The report cites two main causes: increasing physical isolation-- brought on by high divorce rates and less involvement in community, among other things--and a growing perception that the world is a more dangerous place.
Given that we can’’ t turn the clock back, adults can still do plenty to help the next generation cope.
At the top of the list is nurturing a better apprecia
A. surprising
B. confusing
C. illogical
D. questionable
[单项选择]A. The auditor was a skeptical one.
B. The accountant ate his words.
C. The auditor doubted the accuracy of the figures.
D. The accountant was not helpful.
[单项选择]Benjamin Franklin was the greatest early American leader never to become president of the United States, but he served in many other crucial positions for the colonies and the American government. He was a great reader and did more to promote books and reading among the public of his time than any other person born within what became the United States. He founded a social library open to association members; he published
his own works and books by others; he founded and published newspapers.
Unlike many other colonial leaders, Franklin was egalitarian, tolerant, believed strongly in democracy, and was a rabid opponent of slavery, long before such ideas were common or acceptable in most social circles. Franklin also had an almost religious belief in the value of the written word.
Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston on January 17, 1706. After attending school for a brief period, he went to work full time. He hated his first job, making candles and soap. He then became
A. He represented the colonies to go to England for coordination.
B. He persuaded France to assist the colonies in fighting against the British.
C. He gained popularity during Ms stay in France.
D. He organized the Junto.
[单项选择]How did Benjamin Graham view stock investment
A. He believed that both trading stocks and investing stocks are risky.
B. He regarded investing stocks equally risky as trading stocks.
C. He insisted that trading stocks were less valuable than investing stocks.
D. He compared hot stocks to fashionable dogs.
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Stakeholder management refers to managing communications to satisfy the needs of,and resolve issues with,project stakeholders.The（）is usually responsible for stakeholder management.
A. PMO
B. CIO
C. CCB
D. PM
[单项选择]Some people are skeptical about the validity of Aristotle’s argument that man is by nature a political animal（ ）.
A. efficiency
B. soundness
C. availability
D. contribution
[单项选择]Which descrption is NOT correct about Benjamin Franklin
A. Scientist.
B. Philosopher.
C. Diplomat.
D. Actor.
