The author draws a sharp contrast between the housing market and the rest of the economy so as to show
A. the boom of real estate activity.
B. the statistics on home prices.
C. the role of housing market.
D. the degree of consumer spirits.
The author is obviously critical of President Clinton for
A. his failure to match his words with his actions.
B. his lack of historical knowledge about the WTO.
C. his putting the issue in a wrong perspective.
D. his exaggeration of WTO's economic role.
According to the 4th paragraph, what interests the author is that some politicians fail to
A. perceive the value of humor.
B. gain a correct sense of values.
C. distinguish comedy from tragedy.
D. realize dangers of hypocrisy.
The author quotes Dr. Samuel Johnson's words to
A. spotlight the unifying force of a sense of humor.
B. stress the harmony between individuals and society.
C. highlight the incomparable luxury of humor.
D. show the distinction between humans and animals.