A business conducted a survey by sending emails to a group of people. Only 20% of the recipients responded. The business then sent a second email to those who had not responded, this time including a personalized note encouraging participation. Among those who received the second email, 30% responded.
The business concluded that including a personalized note was an effective way to increase the response rate.
Which of the following would be the best way to evaluate the business's conclusion?
(A) Conduct a similar survey with a different group of people, sending only one email with a personalized note and comparing the response rate to that of the first survey.
(B) Send a third email without a personalized note to those who did not respond to the second email and compare the response rate to that of the second email.
(C) Conduct two more surveys: In the first survey, send an initial email with a personalized note, and in the second survey, send an initial email without a personalized note. Compare the response rates of the two surveys.
(D) Analyze the demographic characteristics of those who responded to the first email and those who responded to the second email to determine if there are any significant differences.
(E) Interview a sample of those who did not respond to either email to determine their reasons for not participating in the survey.
Archaeologists recently discovered evidence that the ancient city-state of Elysia, which was part of the powerful Arkadian Kingdom during the 5th century BCE, produced olive oil far in excess of its own needs during this period. The archaeologists concluded that Elysia must have exported significant quantities of olive oil to other cities during the 5th century BCE.
Which of the following, if true, would most seriously weaken the archaeologists' conclusion?
(A) Elysian olive oil was renowned for its superior quality and commanded premium prices in markets across the Arkadian Kingdom.
(B) The Arkadian Kingdom imposed extremely high taxes on the trade of commodities such as olive oil between its city-states.
(C) Elysia was located in a fertile region with an ideal climate for olive cultivation, enabling high yields of olives per hectare.
(D) Many other city-states within the Arkadian Kingdom also produced olive oil in quantities exceeding their own requirements.
(E) As a vassal state, Elysia was required to pay substantial annual tributes to the Arkadian Kingdom, often in the form of valuable commodities like olive oil.
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2.RC
Scholars studying the history of women in revolutions, especially in twentieth-century Marxist revolutions, have usually begun by examining the ideology of the revolutionary leaders and the programs they established to accomplish women's emancipation.' This is a logical and easily justifiable approach. But crucial also is an analysis of the attitudes and behavior of women themselves. The female masses play an often-overlooked part in shaping a revolution's course and results; and, equally important, women's responses to revolution reveal much about their beliefs, loyalties, and fears and about their position and roles in the social system.
The study of the female masses in the Russian Revolution is only beginning. Published materials and archives that hold the record of women’s experience in the years 1917-21 have yet to be explored in depth. This article therefore offers a preliminary examination of some of these documents, suggesting interpretations that may prove useful as guides to deeper analysis.
The period of the Russian Revolution was for women, as for men, a time of paradox, in which the lavish promises of the new government were accompanied by enormous deprivation and frightening social disintegration. However, the chaos of revolution held a particular danger for working-class and peasant women, because it threatened to strip away all their traditional defenses, leaving them-often illiterate and burdened with children-to cope with a world at war. Whether these women chose to preserve traditional institutions as a defense against the chaos or to accept the Bolshevik vision of emancipated womanhood was of consequence to the final outcome of the revolution itself. Only a small minority of women, motivated by conviction or by the lack of defenses in traditional society, followed the Bolsheviks. Most women preferred to cling to the time-honored patriarchal forms of the family and village. Their ostensibly self-defeating response to revolution was seen by the Bolsheviks as proof of their backwardness. In fact, these Russian women were behaving in their own interests, but their motives can be appreciated only by examining the revolution as they themselves experienced it.
The revolution began in February 1917 with demonstrations in St. Petersburg that led to the abdication of Nicholas II. After the tsar's fall, a thoroughgoing assault on the old regime spread outward from the cities to the countryside. Attacks on the ruling class took a variety of forms, from the symbolic destruction of statues of the tsars, to more substantive acts of property confiscation. The peasants, who constituted 85 percent of the population, began the revolution in rural areas by seizing the aristocrats' land, land which they believed God had created for the people's use but which, according to the same mythology, the idle nobles had usurped. For centuries, rumors had circulated among the peasants that the tsar was planning to correct this ancient injustice by giving all the land to the people. But these rumors had always proved false. Suddenly in 1917 the tsar was gone, and the peasants began to rectify the situation themselves. There are indications that some peasant women joined men in looting houses, butchering livestock, and drinking the liquor that had been locked up since Nicholas declared prohibition in 1914. Women did peasants not play a role in the peasant committees that led the land confiscation, however, for those committees were composed of the leaders of the village communes. The commune, or assembly of village men, had for centuries periodically redivided the land into strips, which they then assigned to individual households for cultivation. Thus in 1917 the peasants naturally used this assembly to distribute the nobles' land and to govern the villages.3 Having seized the landlords' property, most peasants were then satisfied to see the revolution go no further. They had little interest in changing the customs and organization of village life.
1. According to the passage, which of the following statements about the study of women's roles in the Russian Revolution is true?
(A) Research in this area has been comprehensive and in-depth.
(B) Studies have primarily focused on the ideology and programs of revolutionary leaders.
(C) Research efforts have been hindered by a lack of published materials and archival records.
(D) Studies have conclusively demonstrated women's significant contributions to shaping the revolution's course.
(E) Scholars studying the history of women in revolutions have largely ignored this topic.
2. The author suggests that women's responses to the Russian Revolution can provide insights into which of the following?
(A) Their beliefs and loyalties
(B) Their fears and social position
(C) The roles they played in the social system
(D) Their preference for traditional institutions
(E) The impact of their actions on the revolution's outcome
3. According to the passage, which of the following posed a particular threat to working-class and peasant women during the Russian Revolution?
(A) The lavish promises made by the new government
(B) The enormous deprivation and social disintegration
(C) The traditional patriarchal forms of family and village life
(D) The illiteracy and childcare responsibilities of many women
(E) The Bolshevik vision of emancipated womanhood
4. The passage indicates that the majority of Russian women during the revolution:
(A) Actively supported the Bolsheviks' vision of women's emancipation
(B) Joined men in looting houses and confiscating property
(C) Participated in peasant committees that led land redistribution
(D) Sought to preserve traditional institutions as a defense against chaos
(E) Lacked any traditional defenses within the patriarchal social system
5. According to the passage, the Russian peasants believed that:
(A) The tsar had planned to redistribute the nobles' land to the people
(B) The nobles had rightfully owned the land they possessed
(C) The peasant communes had historically governed land distribution
(D) The revolution should fundamentally change the customs of village life
(E) The seizure of the nobles' land was a symbolic act of limited significance
6. The passage suggests that the Bolsheviks viewed women's preference for traditional institutions as:
(A) A strategic choice to protect their interests
(B) Evidence of their political sophistication
(C) Proof of their backwardness and ignorance
(D) A temporary response to the chaos of revolution
(E) An indication of their loyalty to the old regime
7. Which of the following can be inferred about the peasant committees that led the land confiscation?
(A) They were composed primarily of women from the villages.
(B) They aimed to fundamentally reorganize the structure of village life.
(C) They distributed the seized land to individual households for cultivation.
(D) They were established as a new form of governance during the revolution.
(E) They faced significant resistance from the peasant women in the villages.
8. The author's primary purpose in the passage is to:
(A) Emphasize the need for a more comprehensive study of women's experiences in the Russian Revolution
(B) Provide a preliminary analysis of women's roles in shaping the revolution's outcome based on unexplored documents
(C) Contrast the Bolsheviks' vision of women's emancipation with the reality of women's preference for traditional structures
(D) Evaluate the success of the Russian Revolution in achieving gender equality and women's liberation
(E) Describe the symbolic and substantive attacks on the old regime during the early stages of the revolution
9. 答案C)。解析:文章第二段提到"关于1917-21年间妇女经历的已发表材料和档案尚未进行深入探究",表明研究工作受到已发表材料和档案记录缺乏的阻碍。
10. 答案E)。解析:文章第一段指出,妇女对革命的反应揭示了她们的信仰、忠诚、恐惧、社会地位和角色,以及她们的行为对革命结果的影响。
11. 答案B)。解析:文章第三段提到,革命的混乱给工人阶级和农民妇女带来了特别的危险,因为它威胁要剥去她们所有的传统防御,使她们在巨大的匮乏和可怕的社会解体中挣扎。
12. 答案D)。解析:文章第三段指出,大多数妇女倾向于守住家庭和村庄的传统父权形式,将其作为对抗混乱的防线。
13. 答案A)。解析:文章第四段提到,多年来在农民中流传着沙皇计划将土地分配给人民的谣言,但这些谣言总是被证明是假的。
14. 答案C)。解析:文章最后一段提到,布尔什维克将妇女对传统制度的偏好视为她们落后的证据。
15. 答案C)。解析:文章第四段提到,农民委员会由村社(男性)领导,他们将没收的土地分配给个别农户耕种。
16. 答案B)。解析:文章第二段表明作者的主要目的是对一些尚未深入探究的文献资料进行初步分析,为更深入的研究提供有用的指导,以揭示妇女在革命中的经历和作用。
3.Di
The Gion Matsuri, one of Japan's most iconic and historically significant festivals, has been a subject of intense scrutiny and meticulous planning in recent years. The festival's organizing committee, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, the Japan Tourism Agency, and various academic institutions, has been grappling with the monumental task of preserving the festival's centuries-old traditions while adapting to the demands and challenges of an increasingly globalized and technology-driven world.
In 2020, the government established the multi-disciplinary Gion Matsuri Preservation and Innovation Council (GMPIC) to oversee the festival's long-term strategic development. The council, comprising eminent scholars, cultural luminaries, and industry leaders, has been tasked with striking a delicate balance between maintaining the festival's authenticity and cultural integrity while introducing carefully curated modernizations and enhancements to ensure its continued relevance and appeal to younger generations and international audiences.
The GMPIC's mandate is both expansive and ambitious, encompassing four key areas: cultural preservation, economic revitalization, technological integration, and international outreach. The council's Cultural Heritage Subcommittee has been meticulously cataloging and documenting the festival's myriad traditions, rituals, and art forms, many of which have been passed down orally through generations. This painstaking process has involved conducting extensive interviews with elders, artisans, and scholars, as well as digitizing ancient manuscripts and artifacts. To date, the subcommittee has compiled a comprehensive database of over 10,000 distinct cultural elements associated with the festival, which will serve as an invaluable resource for future generations.
Simultaneously, the Economic Revitalization Taskforce has been exploring innovative strategies to leverage the festival's cultural cachet to stimulate local economic growth and entrepreneurship. In 2023, the taskforce launched the Gion Matsuri Innovation Fund, a 1 billion yen initiative designed to provide seed funding and mentorship to startups and small businesses developing products, services, and experiences that celebrate and build upon the festival's rich heritage. The fund has already supported over 50 projects, ranging from traditional craft ateliers to cutting-edge digital content studios, generating an estimated 5,000 new jobs and attracting over 10 billion yen in private investment to the region.
The integration of cutting-edge technology has been another key focus of the GMPIC's efforts. In 2024, the council unveiled an ambitious plan to create a sprawling digital twin of the entire festival, leveraging state-of-the-art virtual and augmented reality technologies to enable people from around the world to experience the Gion Matsuri in breathtaking detail from the comfort of their own homes. The project, dubbed "Gion Matsuri Infinite," is being developed in partnership with several leading technology firms and is expected to launch in time for the 2025 festival. Projected to attract over 10 million virtual visitors in its first year, the initiative is poised to redefine the concept of cultural tourism in the digital age.
On the international front, the GMPIC has been forging strategic partnerships with cultural institutions, universities, and media organizations around the globe to amplify the festival's reach and resonance. In 2023, the council inked a landmark agreement with UNESCO to inscribe the Gion Matsuri on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, cementing its status as a treasure of global significance. The listing is expected to dramatically boost the festival's international profile, with experts predicting a surge in foreign visitor numbers from 500,000 in 2022 to over 2 million by 2030.
However, the path forward is not without its challenges and controversies. Some traditionalists have accused the GMPIC of sacrificing authenticity for commercial appeal, arguing that the introduction of modern technologies and international collaborations risks diluting the festival's essence and spiritual gravitas. Others have raised concerns about the festival's environmental footprint and the potential for overtourism to strain local infrastructure and disrupt community life. The council has pledged to address these issues through a series of sustainability initiatives and community engagement programs, but tensions persist.
As the Gion Matsuri enters a new era, its fate will hinge on the GMPIC's ability to navigate these complex challenges and forge a path that honors the past while embracing the future. With its potent blend of history, artistry, and innovation, the festival has the potential to serve as a beacon of cultural resilience and vitality in an age of rapid change and globalization. The stakes are high, but so too are the opportunities for renewal and transformation. The world will be watching closely as this centuries-old tradition writes its next chapter.
Questions:
What is the primary objective of the Gion Matsuri Preservation and Innovation Council (GMPIC)?
A) To commercialize the festival for maximum profitability
B) To completely modernize the festival and abandon traditional elements
C) To strike a balance between preserving authenticity and introducing careful modernizations
D) To focus solely on international outreach and partnerships
E) To digitize all aspects of the festival and replace physical events with virtual ones
How many distinct cultural elements associated with the Gion Matsuri has the Cultural Heritage Subcommittee cataloged in its comprehensive database?
A) Over 1,000
B) Over 5,000
C) Over 10,000
D) Over 20,000
E) Over 50,000
What is the purpose of the Gion Matsuri Innovation Fund, launched by the Economic Revitalization Taskforce in 2023?
A) To provide funding for the complete digitization of the festival
B) To invest in large-scale infrastructure projects in Kyoto
C) To support startups and small businesses developing products and services that celebrate the festival's heritage
D) To fund the development of a new festival venue in Tokyo
E) To finance the acquisition of historical artifacts related to the festival
What is the goal of the "Gion Matsuri Infinite" project being developed by the GMPIC?
A) To replace the physical festival with a fully virtual event by 2030
B) To create a digital archive of all festival-related documents and artifacts
C) To develop a mobile app for festival visitors
D) To create a digital twin of the festival using VR and AR technologies for global access
E) To live-stream the festival events to a limited audience
According to experts, what is the predicted number of foreign visitors to the Gion Matsuri by 2030, following its inscription on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity?
A) 500,000
B) 1 million
C) 1.5 million
D) 2 million
E) 3 million
Answer Key:
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[/md]作者: Stella-Zhongli 时间: 2024-9-19 01:46
[md]DAY 219(今天的两道CR,和RC前两道题都不明白,期待解析)
CR-1:
P:给第一次没回复邮件的人再发一封有个性化内容的邮件,有30%的人回复
C:including a personalized note was an effective way to increase the response rate
Q1: What is the primary objective of the Gion Matsuri Preservation and Innovation Council (GMPIC)?
grappling with the monumental task of preserving the festival's centuries-old traditions while adapting to the demands and challenges of an increasingly globalized and technology-driven world.
C) To strike a balance between preserving authenticity and introducing careful modernizations
Q2: How many distinct cultural elements associated with the Gion Matsuri has the Cultural Heritage Subcommittee cataloged in its comprehensive database?
To date, the subcommittee has compiled a comprehensive database of over 10,000 distinct cultural elements associated with the festival,
C) Over 10,000
What is the purpose of the Gion Matsuri Innovation Fund, launched by the Economic Revitalization Taskforce in 2023?
In 2023, the taskforce launched the Gion Matsuri Innovation Fund, a 1 billion yen initiative designed to provide seed funding and mentorship to startups and small businesses developing products, services, and experiences that celebrate and build upon the festival's rich heritage.
C) To support startups and small businesses developing products and services that celebrate the festival's heritage
What is the goal of the "Gion Matsuri Infinite" project being developed by the GMPIC?
Projected to attract over 10 million virtual visitors in its first year, the initiative is poised to redefine the concept of cultural tourism in the digital age.
D) To create a digital twin of the festival using VR and AR technologies for global access
According to experts, what is the predicted number of foreign visitors to the Gion Matsuri by 2030, following its inscription on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity?