题目内容
Theories of crime try to explain two quite different sides of the crime problem: first, why certain forms of behavior are described by society as crimes and second, what the causes of criminal behavior are. Theories about what makes up of criminal behavior have varied widely. One traditional belief is that the criminal code stands for God’s law and is independent of the will of man. In contrast, there is the modern idea that the criminal law is simply the instrument by which the ruling class maintains its power.
There is also a wide variety of explanations for the cause of crime. There is the theory that assumes that an individual choose criminal conduct of his own free will and is therefore responsible for his actions. Other theories describe the criminal more or less as a helpless individual in the grasp of biological, psychological, or social forces beyond his reason or control. Modern studies of crime often depend heavily on statistics(统计). For example, burglaries are most associated with the poor areas of large cities.
But one thing is clear; it is that criminal behavior is connected with a great number of social, psychological, economic, political, legal, and moral factors. To search for the deciding factor of crime is a too simple action.
1.The author believes that the causes of criminal behavior are .
A.primarily social B.simple and direct
C.widely varied D.often religious
2.Laws which emphasize punishment for criminal behavior are based on the belief that .
A.the criminal’s behavior is controlled by social factors.
B.The criminal is responsible for his behavior.
C.Crime is connected with poor urban areas.
D.There are many causes of criminal behavior
3.The modern idea that the law is a means for the ruling class to maintain its power is essentially a .
A.political theory B.psychological explanation
C.moral theory D.biological explanation
1.C 2.B 3.A

Raymond Schneider politely elbowed his way through crowds of customers as he made for the candy bins at Dylan’s Candy Bar in Manhattan. Since he was laid off in December, Mr. Schneider, a 33-year-old designer, says he has become a “gummy junkie,” buying a lot of sweets every time he shops for groceries.
“Sugar is comforting,” he said. “There’s nothing more stressful than growing financial insecurity everywhere.”
The recession (经济衰退) seems to have a sweet tooth. As unemployment has risen, Americans, particularly adults, have been consuming growing amounts of candy, say candy makers, store owners and industry experts.
Theories vary on exactly why. For many, sugar lifts spirits dragged low by the economy. For others, candy also provides a reminder of better times. And not insignificantly, it is relatively cheap.
At Candyality, a store in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago, business has jumped by nearly 80 percent compared with this time last year, and the owner, Terese McDonald, said she was struggling to keep up with the demand for Bit-O-Honeys, Swedish Fish and Sour Balls.
“They put candy in their actual budget,” she said.
Many big candy makers are also reporting rising sales and surprising profits.
“Candy companies are relatively recession-proof,” said Peter Liebhold, chairman of the Smithsonian Institution’s work and industry division. “During the Great Depression, candy companies stayed in business.”
【小题1】Raymond Schneider was set as an example to show ________.
A.many Americans were laid off in the recession |
B.lots of Americans like candies |
C.many Americans in the recession like sweets which are comforting |
D.Americans are suffering much in the recession. |
A.Candy consuming rises while people are suffering bad effects of the recession. |
B.The recession doesn’t have any bad effect on Americans. |
C.Americans are optimistic even though they are out of employment. |
D.Candy companies stayed in business during the Great Depression. |
A.It is relatively cheap. |
B.It is comforting and can make a lot of profits. |
C.It raises people’s spirits up. |
D.It calls up people’s good memories. |
A.Sugar Is Comforting |
B.Candy Companies Stay In Business |
C.Americans Have A Sweet Tooth |
D.Sugar Sales Rise In The Recession |