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As the 2lst century begins, a number of leaders in politics, education, and other professions believe that the United States mus
As the 2lst century begins, a number of leaders in politics, education, and other professions believe that the United States mus
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As the 2lst century begins, a number of leaders in politics, education, and other professions believe that the United States must adopt some new values to go along with the old traditional ones. What new values should Americans adopt? This is a very difficult question to answer. Certainly, a greater value should be placed on the conservation of natural resources; Americans should learn to use less and waste less. But conservation has never been a strong value to Americans, who have believed that their country offered an endless, abundant supply of natural resources.
Recently, progress has been made--more and more Americans are recycling their paper, cans, bottles, and other goods--but old wasteful habits die hard. Furthermore, the need to protect the environment may conflict with the need for jobs, as in the Northwest, where conservationists battle lumber companies that want to cut down ancient redwood trees. A belief in the value of conservation is still compared with other American values; it can become stronger only as Americans see the need for it more clearly.
In addition, Americans may need to place a strong value on cooperation on a national scale to achieve important national objectives. The American idea of the national good has never been based on national cooperation but rather on the freedom of the individual, maintaining those conditions that provide the greatest freedom and prosperity for the individual. It is far more difficult for Americans to accept shared sacrifice for the common good and well-being of the entire country. For example, although the majority of Americans believe that it is extremely important to balance the national budget and reduce the deficit, they do not want to see cuts in government programs that benefit them personally.
The American value of competition also hinders the development of a spirit of national cooperation. Competition sometimes encourages feelings of suspicion rather than the mutual trust that is necessary for successful national cooperation. Although Americans often cooperate successfully on the local level--in neighborhood groups and churches, for example—they become suspicious when the national government becomes involved. For example, on the national level, they may see themselves as part of an interest group that is competing with other interest groups for government funds. A request by the national government for shared sacrifice may be seen as coercive and destructive rather than voluntary and constructive. However, the demands of the 21st century may compel Americans to place a greater value on national cooperation to solve problems that affect them all, directly and indirectly.
According to the passage, which of the following is not true?
选项
A、Some Americans would not accept the value of conservation and environment protection, because this value would probably make them unemployed.
B、Many Americans have been used to wasting, so it will be difficult for them to accept the new value of conservation.
C、Some old values are still having a very strong influence on American people, although they are harmful in this new age.
D、Most Americans have fully realized, the need to protect the environment, so they have taken measures to recycle junked goods.
答案
D
解析
第二段第一句提到“…but old wasteful habits die hard”,可知虽然美国人开始回收利用一些物品,但是那种浪费的旧习惯依然不好消除。最后一句话“…it can become stronger only as Americans see the need for it more clearly.”也说明了只有当美国人真正意识到环保的重要性,他们才能更好的具有环保意识,言外之意就是说他们依然没有完全意识到环保的重要性。故应选D。
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