[单项选择]Why do some people feel that husbands should pay their wives for their housework
A. Because wives’ work at home has its value.
B. Because wives can’t qualify for Social Security.
C. Because husbands are employers.
D. Because raising a family needs money.

[单项选择]Why do some only children feel unhappy
A. They have no sisters or brothers.
B. They are overprotected by their parents.
C. Their parents expect too much of them.
D. Their parents often punish them for minor faults.

[单项选择]Why do some people feel excited（　）.
A. They can buy electronic books.
B. They can buy almost everything on the Internet at home.
C. There will be online shops on the Internet.

[单项选择]
Why do some people feel guilty when they drink coffee
A. They are not allowed to drink coffee.
B. They think coffee does no good to them.
C. They think coffee is too expensive.
D. They should not drink coffee when working.

[单项选择]Why do some people feel excited
[A] They can buy electronic books.
[B] They can buy almost everything on the Internet at home.
[C] There will be online shops on the Internet.

[单项选择]Why do some
small companies
stay small
It is often assumed that if a small company fails to (0)..., it is because of external factors. So it may come as something of a surprise to discover that many small companies have only themselves to (19)... for their lack of growth. In fact, if you run a small business, you shouldn’t waste much time wondering whether you have (20)... to investment capital; still less, analysing fluctuations in (21)... exchange rates. You are more likely to (22)... the main barrier to greater success by looking in the mirror.
This is a conclusion that can be (23) ... from a recent study based on interviews with the owner-managers of 40 small businesses. The research makes the reason (24) ... : management behaviour, however well intentioned, is often the (25) ... of the problem. This was the overwhelming view (26) ... by the managers surveyed: the
A. condemn
B. accuse
C. charge
D. blame