“Although they have never really tried to work in a message towards the problems of reproduction (生育),they describe middle and upper class values:not many children,different attitudes towards sex,women working,” says Martine.“They sent this image to all parts of Brazil and made people conscious of other patterns of behavior and other values,which were put into a very attractive package.”

Meanwhile,the installment plans tried to encourage the poor to become consumers (消费者).“This led to an enormous change in consumption patterns and consumption was incompatible (不相容的) with unlimited reproduction,” says Martine.

1.What is the passage mainly about?(within 8 words)

答案:Brazil has successfully reduced its population growth.

2.What’s Brazil’s population growth rate between 1981 and 1990?(within 4 words)

答案:1.93% a year.

3.What are the two main factors in helping Brazil lower its birthrate?(within 6 words)

答案:Soap operas and installment plans.

4.How long does the most popular television network in Brazil show soap operas every week?(within 2 words)

答案:18 hours.

5.What changes have soap operas brought to Brazilians?(within 8 words)

答案:They have changed people’s values and behaviors./They have gradually changed people’s way of life.

D

(2016·成都七中二诊)

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