Text 2 Do you remember all those years when scientists argued that smoking would kill us but the doubters insisted that we didn’ t know for sure That the evidence was inconclusive , the science uncertain That the antismoking lobby was out to destroy our way of life and the government should stay out of the way Lots of Americans bought that nonsense, and over three decades, some 10 million smokers went to early graves. There are upsetting parallels today, as scientists in one wave after another try to awaken us to the growing threat of global warming. The latest was a panel from the National Academy of Sciences, enlisted by the White House, to tell us that the Earth’ s atmosphere is definitely warming and that the problem is largely man-made. The clear message is that we should get moving to protect ourselves. The president of the National Academy, Bruce Alberts, added this key point in the preface to the panel’ s report: "Science never has all the an
A. there was no scientific evidence of the correlation between smoking and death
B. the number of early deaths of smokers in the past decades was insignificant
C. people had the freedom to choose their own way of life
D. antismoking people were usually talking nonsense
When you have completed your college education,you will look for a job suited to your training,interests,and ambitions(志向).In most cases,you will visit a likely employer’s office and complete an application form for the position in which you are interested.The employer may then make a decision regarding your ability on the basis of the application form and a personal interview. Throughout your lifetime,however,you may find yourself in other job-seeking situations in an attempt to improve your position.As you gain experience,you are likely to become ambitious for better and better jobs.These better jobs often request written letters of application and summaries of your background and experience.Your writing skills may play an important part in obtaining the job you desire. In any job-seeking situation,there are a number of ways you may use your writing skills:to complete an application form,prepare a resume,write an application letter,or write employment follow-up letters.As
A. present position and income
B. ability in letter writing
C. background and experience
D. decision to apply for the job
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