Would You Marry the Same Person Again?
It’s said that human beings have restless(不安分的) hearts,but this month’ s global survey(调查) suggests otherwise. On average, 68 percent of the respondents(调查对象)in15 countries would again say “Ido” to their husbands or wives. In the United States, Brazil, and Great Britain, respondents over 45 are more likely than younger people to feel satisfied with their choices. But in Canada, France, India Malaysia, the Philippines, and Spain, it’s the 45-and-unders who feel more happily matched.
Misgivings
In the Philippines,where couples marry younger than in most nations, only 20% of those over age 45 say they' d stay with the same husband or wife.
Mismatched
Malaysia is highest
with men (48%) who would give up their marriage if given the chance. In Italy, However, 42% of wives would say goodbye to their husbands.
So Happy Together
China 83%
Philippines 76%
Germany 73%
Netherlands 73%
Australia 72%
Spain 72%
Russia 71%
U. K 66%
Brazil 65%
Canada 63%
Italy 63%
U.S. 63%
France 62%
India 62%
Malaysia 59%
47. How many people on average would marry the same person again?
A.42%. B.48%. C.68%. D.20%.
48.In which country are respondents over 45 more likely to feel happily matched than younger people?
A. The U. S B. France. C. India. D. Canada.
49.In which country do people get married younger than in most other countries?
A. The Philippines. B. Germany. C. Italy. D. China
50.Which country has the lowest percentage of happy couples?
A. Australia. B. Malaysia. C. Spain. D. The Neth.
47.【答案】C。
解析:事实细节题。根据文章标题下方第栏第二句可知,平均有68%的调查对象愿意再次与自己的配偶结婚。故本题选C。
48.【答案】A。
解析:事实细节题。文章标题下方第一栏第三句提到,在美国、巴西和英国,45岁以上的调查对象比45岁以下的更满意自己的选择。故本题选A。
49.【答案】A。
解析:事实细节题。根据题干中的关键词get married younger可定位至Misgivings这一栏的第一句,由该句可知菲律宾是众多国家中结婚年龄最低的。故本题选A
50.【答案】B。
解析:事实细节题。根据题干中的关键词lowest percentage of happy couples可定位So Happy Together这一栏,纵观该栏中各个国家幸福夫妻的百分比可知,马来西亚符合题干所问。故本题选B