Obesity is defined as body weight of 15 percent or more above the ideal for one’s height and age. (62) this criterion, about one third of the adult population of the United States is obese. The (63) of obesity vary in different races, cultures, sub-cultures, and social classes. In industrialized countries, fatness tends to be (64) correlated with socioeconomic status: people in lower social classes tend to be more obese. In economically backward nations, the direction of the correlation is reversed; the richer, the fatter. The situation in the underdeveloped world probably approximates the (65) of affairs through most of human evolution. Particularly for women, (66) pregnancies could (67) into times of scarcity, larger internal food (68) were adapted in the face of variable external reserves. A. With B. In C. By D. Through
Although obesity may sound like a (n) (69) phenomenon, it is to some degree (70) relative. A study of black and white undergraduates yielded (71) results. Even though blacks, and especially black females, were heavier than whites, they were more satisfied with their weight and less likely to find weight in other people (72) Men were more concerned (73) the weight of their dates than women were, but black men were (74) likely to refuse to date a woman because of her weight.
B. Contemporary North American culture is (75) with thinness, particularly for women. Compared to the Rubenesque view of beauty of just a few centuries ago, the prototypes of feminine beauty (76) in the mass media today look emaciated, that is, extremely thin. The standards have even changed (77) since the 1950s, when the prototype was replete with large breasts and slightly protruding abdomen. A study of Playboy centerfolds found a ten percent decrease in the ratio of weight to height from the late 1950s to the late 1970s, (78) by a dramatic increase in the number of articles on dieting in popular women’s magazines. In (79) to contemporary Western societies, some other cultures (80) beauty with bulk. This most often occurs in societies in which food is scarce, (81) women who are healthy and have more resources tend to be heavier and hence are seen as more attractive.
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Obesity is defined as body weight of 15 percent or more above the ideal for one’s height and age. (62) this criterion, about one third of the adult population of the United States is obese. The (63) of obesity vary in different races, cultures, sub-cultures, and social classes. In industrialized countries, fatness tends to be (64) correlated with socioeconomic status: people in lower social classes tend to be more obese. In economically backward nations, the direction of the correlation is reversed; the richer, the fatter. The situation in the underdeveloped world probably approximates the (65) of affairs through most of human evolution. Particularly for women, (66) pregnancies could (67) into times of scarcity, larger internal food (68) were adapted in the face of variable external reserves. A. much B. more C. less D. little
Although obesity may sound like a (n) (69) phenomenon, it is to some degree (70) relative. A study of black and white undergraduates yielded (71) results. Even though blacks, and especially black females, were heavier than whites, they were more satisfied with their weight and less likely to find weight in other people (72) Men were more concerned (73) the weight of their dates than women were, but black men were (74) likely to refuse to date a woman because of her weight.
B. Contemporary North American culture is (75) with thinness, particularly for women. Compared to the Rubenesque view of beauty of just a few centuries ago, the prototypes of feminine beauty (76) in the mass media today look emaciated, that is, extremely thin. The standards have even changed (77) since the 1950s, when the prototype was replete with large breasts and slightly protruding abdomen. A study of Playboy centerfolds found a ten percent decrease in the ratio of weight to height from the late 1950s to the late 1970s, (78) by a dramatic increase in the number of articles on dieting in popular women’s magazines. In (79) to contemporary Western societies, some other cultures (80) beauty with bulk. This most often occurs in societies in which food is scarce, (81) women who are healthy and have more resources tend to be heavier and hence are seen as more attractive.
Obesity is defined as body weight of 15 percent or more above the ideal for one’s height and age. (62) this criterion, about one third of the adult population of the United States is obese. The (63) of obesity vary in different races, cultures, sub-cultures, and social classes. In industrialized countries, fatness tends to be (64) correlated with socioeconomic status: people in lower social classes tend to be more obese. In economically backward nations, the direction of the correlation is reversed; the richer, the fatter. The situation in the underdeveloped world probably approximates the (65) of affairs through most of human evolution. Particularly for women, (66) pregnancies could (67) into times of scarcity, larger internal food (68) were adapted in the face of variable external reserves. A. preoccupied B. occupied C. concentrated D. focused
Although obesity may sound like a (n) (69) phenomenon, it is to some degree (70) relative. A study of black and white undergraduates yielded (71) results. Even though blacks, and especially black females, were heavier than whites, they were more satisfied with their weight and less likely to find weight in other people (72) Men were more concerned (73) the weight of their dates than women were, but black men were (74) likely to refuse to date a woman because of her weight.
B. Contemporary North American culture is (75) with thinness, particularly for women. Compared to the Rubenesque view of beauty of just a few centuries ago, the prototypes of feminine beauty (76) in the mass media today look emaciated, that is, extremely thin. The standards have even changed (77) since the 1950s, when the prototype was replete with large breasts and slightly protruding abdomen. A study of Playboy centerfolds found a ten percent decrease in the ratio of weight to height from the late 1950s to the late 1970s, (78) by a dramatic increase in the number of articles on dieting in popular women’s magazines. In (79) to contemporary Western societies, some other cultures (80) beauty with bulk. This most often occurs in societies in which food is scarce, (81) women who are healthy and have more resources tend to be heavier and hence are seen as more attractive.
Obesity is defined as body weight of 15 percent or more above the ideal for one’s height and age. (62) this criterion, about one third of the adult population of the United States is obese. The (63) of obesity vary in different races, cultures, sub-cultures, and social classes. In industrialized countries, fatness tends to be (64) correlated with socioeconomic status: people in lower social classes tend to be more obese. In economically backward nations, the direction of the correlation is reversed; the richer, the fatter. The situation in the underdeveloped world probably approximates the (65) of affairs through most of human evolution. Particularly for women, (66) pregnancies could (67) into times of scarcity, larger internal food (68) were adapted in the face of variable external reserves. A. state B. situation C. status D. condition
Although obesity may sound like a (n) (69) phenomenon, it is to some degree (70) relative. A study of black and white undergraduates yielded (71) results. Even though blacks, and especially black females, were heavier than whites, they were more satisfied with their weight and less likely to find weight in other people (72) Men were more concerned (73) the weight of their dates than women were, but black men were (74) likely to refuse to date a woman because of her weight.
B. Contemporary North American culture is (75) with thinness, particularly for women. Compared to the Rubenesque view of beauty of just a few centuries ago, the prototypes of feminine beauty (76) in the mass media today look emaciated, that is, extremely thin. The standards have even changed (77) since the 1950s, when the prototype was replete with large breasts and slightly protruding abdomen. A study of Playboy centerfolds found a ten percent decrease in the ratio of weight to height from the late 1950s to the late 1970s, (78) by a dramatic increase in the number of articles on dieting in popular women’s magazines. In (79) to contemporary Western societies, some other cultures (80) beauty with bulk. This most often occurs in societies in which food is scarce, (81) women who are healthy and have more resources tend to be heavier and hence are seen as more attractive.
20th June,2004Gentlemen:I wish to apply for the position advertised in today Herald (《先驱报》). I feel that I am competent to meet the requirements which you have specified. I am twenty-seven years of age. After graduating from high school I took a two years business course in the white commercial school, one of the best commercial schools in Toledo, studying both bookkeeping and typewriting. Since graduating from business school I have worked for three years in a lawyer’s office, where I am at present employed.I now wish to enter an office where the work requires greater judgment than here, and where there is more opportunity for advancement:,I have permission to refer to Mr. John E. White, principal of the white commercial school, and MrJames R. McDowell, Principal of the Redbush High School, for statements as to my character and ability.Yours faithfully,George H. Swinton How long is it since George Swinton left high school()