Which of the following statements is true about the Nobel Prize?

A．Prejudice does not exist among the panel of judges any longer.

B．The prizes need to be diversified.

C．The prize manifests authority and coherence.

D．The prizes are unexpected to the winners.

The Nobel has been a problematic part of modern history because

A．the standard for the prize is unclear and arouses many questions.

B．it reflects the modern world and results in many follow-up questions.

C．the prize cannot be seen as a driving force for social development.

D．it dismisses authority and coherence.

The authors attitude towards those diet regimes is probably one of

A．a(chǎn)greement.

B．opposition.

C．indifference.

D．conservation.

Who will not support those different slimming diets according to the passage?

A．The public figures like the film stars, television stars and sports stars.

B．The doctors such as Jan Kwasniewski and Robert C. Atkins.

C．The nutrition experts such as Bettye Travis and Lyndel Costain.

D．The writers like the diet writer Michel Montignac.

Which of the following is mentioned in the passage?

A．The "Optimal Nourishment" plan was forwarded by a bishop.

B．Jennifer Aniston contributes her stature to the Optimal Nourishment.

C．Robert C. Atkins was publisher of a book named Diet Revolution.

D．Jan Kwasniewski is a doctor working in Poland.

The author uses the example of Chris Niedenthal in the first paragraph to illustrate that

A．Chris Niedenthal is a person with a terrific appetite.

B．the author is against Chris Niedenthal"s diet.

C．unreasonable diet may contribute to one"s overweight.

D．Chris Niedenthal has a high cholesterol level in his body.

Which of the following is the best title of this passage?

A．Arrange Our Everyday Diet for Health

B．Get Thin Quick—An Update Report

C．Follow the "Optimal Nourishment" Plan

D．Get the Food Well Digested

From the last paragraph we can infer that most Americans

A．a(chǎn)re more liable to spend than to save.

B．a(chǎn)re optimistic about the national economy.

C．spend a lot of money on the "standard package".

D．have not recognized their children"s involvement in household purchases.

The result of the influence of environmental forces on youths is that they

A．tend to be optimistic about their future.

B．tend to be selfish and arrogant.

C．become more aware of environmental problems.

D．become more active in protecting environment.

The youths consumer behavior. is strongly consumption-oriented partly because they

A．a(chǎn)re with initiative and independent.

B．don"t receive good education.

C．a(chǎn)re greatly influenced by mass media.

D．spend their childhood in hard times.