A) haven‘t attached much importance to birth control
B) would soon join Brazil in controlling their birth rate
C) haven‘t yet found an effective measure to control their population
D) neglected the role of TV plays in family planning
33.The phrase “puts it down to”(Line 1, Para. 3)is closest in meaning to “________”.
A) attributes it to
B) finds it a reason for
C) sums it up as
D) compares it to
34.Soap operas have helped in lowering Brazil‘s birth rate because ________.
A) they keep people sitting long hours watching TV
B) they have gradually changed people‘s way of life
C) people are drawn to their attractive package
D) they popularize birth control measures
35.What is Martine‘s conclusion about Brazil‘s population growth?
A) The increase in birth rate will promote consumption.
B) The desire for consumption helps to reduce birth rate.
C) Consumption patterns and reproduction patterns are contradictory.
D) A country‘s production is limited by its population growth.
答案:31.D 32.C 33.A 34.B 35.B