2006年考研英语模拟试题一(8)

[B] the multiracial constituents of the US society.

[C] the want of a shared myths they possess in life.

[D] the counterbalance to narcissistic personality.

28.Homer's epics is mentioned in Paragraph 1 in order to

[A] exemplify the contributions made by ancient poets.

[B] illustrate the role of shared fantasies about society.

[C] show an ideal stage of eternal social progress.

[D] make known myths of what a society ought to be.

29.The author concludes that only shared myths can help Americans

[A] to bring about the uniformity of their culture.

[B] to regain their consensus about a common experience.

[C] to stay away from negative feelings in their life.

[D] to counteract the effects of consensus about society.

30.It can be inferred from Paragraph 2 that Christopher Lash is most probably

[A] a reform advocate.[B] a senior psychologist.

[C] a reputed poet.[D] a social historian.

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The early retirement of experienced workers is seriously harming the U.S. economy, according to a new report from the Hudson Institute, a public policy research organization. Currently, many older experienced workers retire at an early