There is much discussion today about whether economic growth is desirable.At an earlier period,our desire for material wealth ma

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问题 There is much discussion today about whether economic growth is desirable.At an earlier period,our desire for material wealth may have been justified.Now,however,this desire for more than we need is causing serious problems.Even though we have good intentions,we may be producing too much,too fast.
    Those who criticize economic growth argue that we must slow down.They believe that the society is approaching certain limits on growth.These include the fixed supply of natural resources,the possible negative effects of industry on the natural environment,and the continuing increase in the world’s population.As the society reaches these limits,economic growth can no longer continue,and the quality of life may decline.
    People who want more economic growth,on the other hand,argue that even at the present growth rate there are still many poor people in the world.These proponents of economic growth believe that only more growth can create the capital needed to improve the quality of life in the world.Furthermore,they argue that only continued growth can provide the financial resources required to protect our natural surroundings from industrialization.
    This debate over the desirability of continued economic growth is of vital importance to business and industry.If those who argue against economic growth are correct,the problems they mention cannot be ignored.To find a solution,economists and business community must pay attention to these problems and continue discussing them with one another.
    请回答下列问题。
The passage is mainly about_____________.

选项 A、the contradiction between economists and business community
B、the present debate on economic growth
C、the advantages and disadvantages of economic growth
D、the importance of the debate on economic growth

答案B

解析 主旨题。本文第一段第一句就指出关于是否需要经济增长存在评委争论,第二段介绍了反对经济增长的人的观点,第三段论述了支持经济增长的人的观点,并在最后一段指出,这场辩论对于工商业十分重要。故B选项更具有概括性,符合文章主旨。
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