中科院2010年10月考博英语真题+答案

gain . Furthermore federal regulations designed to promote the New Town idea do not consider social need s as the European New Town plans do. In fact, our regulations specify virtual y all the ingredients of the typical suburban community, with a bit of political rhetoric thrown in.

A workable American New Town formula should be established as firmly here as the national formula was in Britain. All possible social and governme ntal innovations as well as financial fac tors s hould be thoroughly considered and accommodated in this policy. Its objectives should be clearly stated, and both incentives and penalties should be provided to ensure that the objectives are pursued. If s uch a poli cy is developed, then the New Town approach can pla y an important role in alleviating American's urban problems.

36. As revealed in Para 1, the author considers the American New Town

approach_____

A. atypical

B. irrelevant

C. impractical

D.unprecedented

37. According to the author, the present New Town plan will _____

A. fail t o bring about the i ntended re sults

B. produce genuinely needed New Towns

C. bridge the gap between the poor and the rich –

D. help resolve the spreading urban problems

38. The author believes that the New Town projects will lead to _____

A. m ore brisk co mmercial activities in th e cities

B. more l ow-income people living in the s uburbs

C. higher incidence of tax avoidance by industries

D. heavier tax burdens on the remaining citi zens

39. In the author's o pinion. the European New Town plans are superior to the America's in their concern for

A. the typical suburban community

B. the interests of the promoters

C . the welfare of the general public

D. the government's political achievement