Turning cultivated land back into forests or pasture is a fundamental way to stem soil ___
A.erosion
B.depletion
C.violation
D.delusion
A.erosion
B.depletion
C.violation
D.delusion
Arthur von Wiesenberger, who carries the title Water Master, is one of the few water criticsin North America. As a boy, he spent time in the larger cities of Italy, France and Switzerland,where bottled water is consumed daily. Even then, he kept a water journal, noting the brands heliked best “my dog could tell the difference between bottled and tap water, ” He says.
But is plain tap water all that bad? Not at all. In fact. New York&39;s municipal water for more than a century was called the champagne of lap water and until recently considered among the bestin the world in terms of both taste and purity. Similarly, a magazine in England found that tapwater from the Thames River tasted better than several leading brands of bottled water that were400 times more expensive.
Nevertheless, soft-drink companies view bottled water as the next battle-ground for market share-this despite the fact that over 25 percent of bottled water comes from tap water: PepsiCo&39;sAquafina and Coca-Cola&39;s Dasani arc both purified tap water rather than spring water.
As diners thirst for leading brands, bottlers and restaurateurs salivate(垂涎)over the profits. A restaurant&39;s typical mark-up on wine is 100 to 150 percent, whereas on bottled water it&39;s often 300 to 500 percent. But since water is much cheaper than wine, and many of the fancier brands aren&39;t available in stores, most diners don&39;t notice or care.
As a result, some restaurants are turning up the pressure to sen bottled water.According to an article in The Street Journal, some of the more shameless tactics include placing attractivebottles on the table for a visual sell, listing brands on the menu without prices, and pouring bottledwater without even asking the diners if they want it.
Regardless of how it?s sold, the popularity of bottled whaler taps into our desire for betterhealth, our wish to appear cultivated, and even a longing for lost purity.
76.What do we know about Iceberg Water from the passage?
A.lt is a kind of iced water
B.It is just plain tap water
C.It is a kind of bottled water
D.It is a kind of mineral water
The-fancier brands (Line 3 Para 5) refers to____.A.tap water from the Thames River
B.famous wines not sold in ordinary stores
C.PepsiCo's Aquafina and Coca-Cola's Dasani
D.expensive bottled water with impressive names
According to passage, why is bottled whaler so popular?A.It is much cheaper than wine
B.It is considered healthier
C.lt appeals to more cultivated people
D.It is more widely promoted in the market
Why are some restaurants turning up the pressure to sell bottled water?A.Bottled water brings in huge profits
B.Competition from the wine industry is intense
C.Most diners find bottled water affordable
D.Bottled water satisfied diners' desire to fashionable
By saying “My dog could tell the difference between bottled and tap water (Line 4 Para2),V on Wiesenberger wants to convey the message that_____?A.plain tap whaler is certainly unfit for drinking
B.bottled water is clearly superior to tap water
C.bottled water often appeals more to dogs taste
D.dogs can usually detect a fine difference in taste
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What trend can be found from the in formation given in the table?
A.The days are becoming longer.
B.The nights are getting longer.
C.The days are growing warmer.
D.The weather is turning better.
Not that I am necessary against men and women picking each other up in pubhc places. In most instances, a small a mourn of sensitivity will tell a woman or a man whether someone is open to approaches.
Mistakes can easily be corrected by the kind of courtesy so many people have abandoned since the "sexual, revolution". One summer evening, I was whiling away a half hour in the outdoor bar of the Stanhope Hotel. I was alone, dressed up, having a drink before going on to meet someone in a restaurant. A man at the next table asked, "If you' re not busy, would you like to have a drink with me? "I told him I was sorry but I would be leaving shortly. "Excuse me for disturbing you, "he said, turning back to his own drink. Simple courtesy. No insults and no hurt feelings.
One friend suggested that I might have avoided the incident in the Oak Room by going to the Palm Court instead. It’s true that the Palm Court is a traditional meeting place for unaccompanied ladies. But I don’t like violins when I want to talk. And I want to sit in a large, comfortable, leather chair. Why should I have to hide among the potted palms to avoid men who think I' m looking for something else?
What is the author’s attitude towards the traditional instruction of feminine politeness?
A.She thought it should be cultivated from girlhood.
B.She implied that it was not always useful and practical.
C.She suggested it should be rid of completely.
D.She thought it was totally out of date.
A.being cultivated
B.been cultivated
C.having cultivated
D.cultivating
Many types of lilies with ornate blossoms are cultivated for their beauty.
A.messy
B.dainty
C.numerous
D.elaborate
A.Originally cultivated
B.Originally being cultivated
C.Having originally cultivated
D.Although it originally cultivated
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