[单项选择]

Throughout history there have been many unusual taxes levied on such things as hats, Beds, Baths, marriages, and funerals. At one time England levied a tax on sunlight by collection from every household with six or more windows. And according to legend, there was a Turkish ruler who collected a tax each time he dined with one of his subjects. Why To pay for the wear and tear on his teeth!
Different kinds of taxes help to spread the tax burden. Anyone who pays a tax is said to "bear the burden" of the tax. The burden of a tax may fall more heavily on some persons than on others. That is why the three levels of government in this country use several kinds of taxes. This spreads the burden of taxes among more people. From the standpoint of their use, the most important taxes are income taxes, property taxes, sales taxes, and estate, inheritance, and gift taxes. Some are used by only one level of government; others by two or even all three levels. Together these dif
A. the inconvenience for him to put on and take off clothes
B. the damage that eating did to his teeth
C. his efforts to cut the food into pieces
D. the decay of his teeth because of sugar

[单项选择]

Throughout history there have been many unusual taxes levied on such things as hats, Beds, Baths, marriages, and funerals. At one time England levied a tax on sunlight by collection from every household with six or more windows. And according to legend, there was a Turkish ruler who collected a tax each time he dined with one of his subjects. Why To pay for the wear and tear on his teeth!
Different kinds of taxes help to spread the tax burden. Anyone who pays a tax is said to "bear the burden" of the tax. The burden of a tax may fall more heavily on some persons than on others. That is why the three levels of government in this country use several kinds of taxes. This spreads the burden of taxes among more people. From the standpoint of their use, the most important taxes are income taxes, property taxes, sales taxes, and estate, inheritance, and gift taxes. Some are used by only one level of government; others by two or even all three levels. Together these dif
A. the rich have to pay more and the poor less
B. a wider range of taxpayers can be included
C. each of three levels of government could get tax money
D. the burden of taxes falls evenly on everybody

[单项选择]Throughout history, people have been the victims of pickpockets. Today, pocket-picking is one of the most rapidly increasing crimes. Pickpockets are increasing (76) and developing better methods to practise their skill. (77) one million Americans lose money to pickpockets every year, no one is really safe (78) a skilled pickpocket. His victims, or marks’ (79) they are called, can be rich or poor, young or old.
During the 18th century, pickpockets (80) in England. Large crowds of people would gather to watch the hanging which was supposed to be a warning to other pickpockets. (81) , in time the practice was discontinued.
Police official say that most efficient pickpockets come from South America. Many of these expert pickpockets (82) in special schools called Jingle Bell School. A pickpocket graduates from a J. B.S. (83) he is able to steal a wallet from a dressed dummy (人体模型) that has bells inside its pock
A. To avoid
B. To neglect
C. Trying not
D. To forget