首页
外语
计算机
考研
公务员
职业资格
财经
工程
司法
医学
专升本
自考
实用职业技能
登录
外语
A、The significance of "punctuality." B、The change of the value of time in history. C、The history of industrialization. D、The dev
A、The significance of "punctuality." B、The change of the value of time in history. C、The history of industrialization. D、The dev
admin
2019-05-30
22
问题
W: (8)Watches and clocks seem as much a part of our life as breathing or eating. And yet, do you know the development of watches and clocks? Joseph, nice to meet you. Could you tell us something about watches and clocks?
M: Jennifer, nice to meet you, too. Actually, watches and clocks were rare in the United States until the late 1850s. (5) In the late 1700s, people didn’t know the exact time unless they were near a clock. Those delightful clocks in the squares of European towns were built for the public.
W: After all, at that time, most citizens simply couldn’t afford a personal timepiece.
M: Well, (6)until the 1800s, in Europe and the United States, the main purpose of a watch, which, by the way, was often on a gold chain, was to show others how wealthy you were.
W: Um... well, talking about watches, we have to mention one word "wristwatch" that makes us realize the significance of "on time. "
M: The word "wristwatch" didn’t even enter the English language until nearly 1900. By then, the rapid pace of industrialization in the United States meant that measuring time had become essential. (7)And since industrialization made possible the manufacture of large quantities of goods, watches became fairly inexpensive.
W: Yes, efficiency was now measured by how fast the job was done. Being "on time" had entered the language and life of every citizen.
M: Um, recently I often thought that those who have left watches are likely to lose their sensitivity to time.
Questions 5 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
5. Where did people know the exact time in the late 1700s?
6. Why did the Europeans wear watches in the 1800s?
7. What factor made wristwatches more affordable to citizens?
8. What do the speakers mainly discuss?
选项
A、The significance of "punctuality."
B、The change of the value of time in history.
C、The history of industrialization.
D、The development of watches and clocks.
答案
D
解析
转载请注明原文地址:https://kaotiyun.com/show/gUX7777K
0
大学英语六级
相关试题推荐
A、Sheworeadesignerdress.B、Shedidnotspeakloudenough.C、Shewonherfirstjurytrial.D、Shepresentedmovingpictures.C
A、Theyprotectstudents’rights.B、Theypromoteglobalization.C、Theyupholdthepresidents’authority.D、Theyencourageacademi
A、Itseriouslyimpactstheirphysicalandmentaldevelopment.B、Ithasbecomeaproblemaffectingglobaleconomicgrowth.C、Iti
A、Asmallscene.B、Agesture.C、Alittlebitofmagic.D、Aglancebetweencharacters.C演讲开始提到,“当人们问大导演比利.怀尔德,什么使一部电影令人难忘时,他的回答非常
A、ShemettheHRmanagerofherlastcompany.B、Shegotajobfromlastweek’scareerfair.C、Itwasaninternetcareerfair.D、
A、Herbusinessskills.B、Herstudyexperienceabroad.C、Hercriticalthinkingability.D、Herculturalknowledge.B短文开篇谈到,Ashley在
A、Theimportanceofdogsinourdailylife.B、Waystotrainvariouskindsofdogs.C、Methodstocollectinformationaboutdogs.
A、SheledhertribetovictoryagainstthecolonistsB、Shewasconsideredtobeextremelybeautiful.C、ShecreatedpopularAmeric
A、Becausetheywanttobeimpressed.B、Becausetheycansharetheirperspectives.C、Becausetheywillbeintellectuallycurious.
A、Becausetheywanttobeimpressed.B、Becausetheycansharetheirperspectives.C、Becausetheywillbeintellectuallycurious.
随机试题
维持胸膜腔内负压的必要条件是()
下列结构能够发生茚三酮呈色反应是
PFM的瓷层构筑是用瓷粉和专用液调和后在基底冠上堆塑成牙冠的方法。其构筑顺序依次是:遮色瓷、牙本质瓷、切端瓷和透明瓷瓷泥构筑的主要目的是A.准确造型B.压实瓷泥C.减少烧结时的体积收缩D.增加瓷层烧成后的强度E.保证瓷层的半透明度
女性患者,56岁,双下肢活动不灵、口角歪斜,伴视物成双8h来诊。查体:神清,双侧面瘫,不能伸舌,上肢肌力2级,双下肢肌力。级,无明显感觉障碍,颈软。头CT未见异常。为了积极进行治疗,下列最有必要的检查是
预防肾盂肾炎最简单的措施是
A.结扎法B.肛裂侧切术C.扩肛法D.纵切横缝法E.切开疗法适用于陈旧性肛裂伴有肛管狭窄的手术治疗方法是
根据我国宪法的规定,下列关于私有财产权的表述哪一项是不正确的?()
按照《会计法》的规定,在对外提供的财务报表上单位负责人应()。
个人所得税是( )。
上海人爱吃大闸蟹,阳澄湖的大闸蟹更是名噪国内外。但吃完大闸蟹,看到满桌狼藉的蟹骸,你可曾想过它的用途,可曾想过变废为宝?其实,蟹壳中还有一种丰富的自然资源,即甲壳素。甲壳素又名蟹壳素、聚乙酰氨基葡萄糖等,是一种维持和保护甲壳动物和微生物躯体的线性氨基多糖,
最新回复
(
0
)