首页
登录
职称英语
[originaltext]W: (8)Watches and clocks seem as much a part of our life as breat
[originaltext]W: (8)Watches and clocks seem as much a part of our life as breat
游客
2023-08-08
14
管理
问题
W: (8)Watches and clocks seem as much a part of our life as breathing or eating. And yet, do you know the development of watches and clocks? Joseph, nice to meet you. Could you tell us something about watches and clocks?
M: Jennifer, nice to meet you, too. Actually, watches and clocks were rare in the United States until the late 1850s. (5) In the late 1700s, people didn’t know the exact time unless they were near a clock. Those delightful clocks in the squares of European towns were built for the public.
W: After all, at that time, most citizens simply couldn’t afford a personal timepiece.
M: Well, (6)until the 1800s, in Europe and the United States, the main purpose of a watch, which, by the way, was often on a gold chain, was to show others how wealthy you were.
W: Um... well, talking about watches, we have to mention one word "wristwatch" that makes us realize the significance of "on time. "
M: The word "wristwatch" didn’t even enter the English language until nearly 1900. By then, the rapid pace of industrialization in the United States meant that measuring time had become essential. (7)And since industrialization made possible the manufacture of large quantities of goods, watches became fairly inexpensive.
W: Yes, efficiency was now measured by how fast the job was done. Being "on time" had entered the language and life of every citizen.
M: Um, recently I often thought that those who have left watches are likely to lose their sensitivity to time.
Questions 5 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
5. Where did people know the exact time in the late 1700s?
6. Why did the Europeans wear watches in the 1800s?
7. What factor made wristwatches more affordable to citizens?
8. What do the speakers mainly discuss?
选项
A、The economy growth.
B、The new equipment.
C、The industrialization.
D、The sales promotion.
答案
C
解析
转载请注明原文地址:https://www.tihaiku.com/zcyy/2907083.html
相关试题推荐
[originaltext]Inorderforachemicaltobeconsideredadrug,itmusthavethe
[originaltext]Inorderforachemicaltobeconsideredadrug,itmusthavethe
[originaltext]Hi,everybody.AsIsaidinmyStateoftheUnionaddress,weliv
[originaltext]Hi,everybody.AsIsaidinmyStateoftheUnionaddress,weliv
[originaltext]Hi,everybody.AsIsaidinmyStateoftheUnionaddress,weliv
[originaltext]Hi,everybody.AsIsaidinmyStateoftheUnionaddress,weliv
[originaltext]IntheUnitedStates,manypeopleoncelivedinlarge,two-and-th
[originaltext]Easterisamixofthreetraditions:Pagan,HebrewandChristian.
[originaltext]Easterisamixofthreetraditions:Pagan,HebrewandChristian.
[originaltext]W:2millionhighschoolseniorsaregearingupthisfalltoappl
随机试题
A、Physics.B、Mathematics.C、Environmentalscience.D、Lifescience.A
[originaltext]Americansareconsideringnationaleducationstandardsrecentlyd
Everymonththegroupmeets,andsoitsmemberscan______theirviews.A、change
选题策划的意义包括( )等。A.把握出版工作方向 B.加强出版行政管理 C
提出新格律诗“三美”主张的诗人是( )。A.郭沫若 B.闻一多 C.徐志摩
先贤苏格拉底有句名言“美德即知识”,后人对此提出质疑道德可教吗。请以道德是否可教
下列不属于国家为保证学生的受教育权而做的努力有() A.为所有学生提供正常教
(2010年真题)对于下列销售收入认定,通过比较资产负债表日前后几天的发货单
结核结节主要由哪项组成()。 A.成纤维细胞 B.干酪性坏死 C.上皮样细
下列网络计划中,工作E最迟开始的时间是()。 A.4 B.5 C.6
最新回复
(
0
)