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W: Those oranges look nice．How much are they
M: They are sixty cents a pound．
W: Those oranges look nice．How much are they
M: They are sixty cents a pound．
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There is much discussion today about whether economic growth is desirable. At an earlier period, our desire for material wealth may have proved proper. 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 society is coming near to certain limits on growth. These include the fixed supply of natural resources, the possible bad effects of industry on the natural environment, and the continuing increase in the world’s population. As society reaches these limits, economic growth can no longer continue, and the quality of life will decrease.
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 ca
A. Our natural surroundings are in danger of being destroyed by industry.
B. The fixed supply of natural resources marks a point beyond which economic growth cannot continue.
C. The world population is ever increasing.
D. More effects should be made to improve the quality of our material life.
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M: That picture makes Alice look younger than she really is.
W: I don’t think so. It makes her older.
Conversation 2
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M: How much are the carnations and the roses
W: One dollar for each carnation and (9)one and a half for each red rose.
M: (9)Then I’d like a dozen red carnations and half a dozen red roses.
W: I bet it’s for your mother, (8)as it’s Mother’s Day today.
M: Well, not completely true. (8)It happens to be her birthday.
W: Oh, really I guess she must be very happy to receive these beautiful carnations from you.
M: Yeah, she will. She really likes flowers. So I buy her some every year. I’d just wish they would stay fresh longer than they do.
W: (10)Put a little sugar and vitamin C in the water. They’ll stay fresh for days.
M: Really I’ll tell my mother. And thanks for your suggestion.
W: That’s all right. Happy birthday to your mother!
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W: How much are these pillows, please
M: Four dollars each or seven dollars for the pair.
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M: How much are these sweaters
W. They are on sale today, sir. Twenty-five dollars each, or two for forty dollars,
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W: Thank you very much for such a splendid dinner.
M: I’ m glad you enjoy it.
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