One of the reasons America is sometimes described as being an insular country is the low ownership or passports, and thus the low rate of international travel. Which in some in comparison to Europeans, for example, popping over to another country is often a bigger deal than jumping on a train. But
read that only 7 per cent of Americans own passports and wondered where the figure comes from. It seems the statistic varies, for example:
None of these are remotely official but I can’t find an official government statistic for passport ownership. The closest I’ve found is
of the number of passports issued per year. First, lets be generous and say that every passport was issued to an adult and therefore lasts ten years. Assuming that everyone who’s been issued a passport over the last ten years still has it, that’s 60,884,784 people with US passports. Given the US population , that gives us 21.7 per cent owning passports. Taking into account some of these will be five year passports, we have a figure that’s probably a little under 20 per cent. Is there any reason this calculation would be way out?
Incidentally, I
for US passports issued per year [updated 24 April 2004]. You can see the dramatic rise over the past ten years. This may account for some of the lower they could simply be out of date. Using the same method for the years 1981-90, for example, we get less than 15 per cent ownership, without taking into account five year passports. If the rate of issue stabilised at around 7 million per year, never mind further growth, then by 2013 around a quarter of US citizens will own a passport (assuming the same total population).
Update: From the comments, the Economist has a
that states 34% of Americans over the age of 18 own passports, but cite no source for this. By comparison, it says 41% of Canadians over 18 have passports. (10 Sep 2005)
Update 2: Here is a source for the above figures, the Canada Tourism Commission research report
(500K PDF). They conducted “household surveys” in Canada and the US with the results summarised in a table titled ‘Passport possession in the United States and Canada’ on page 4:
2005 Survey ResultsUnited StatesCanada
General population (18 years and over)34%41%
Same-day travellers (transborder)44%60%
Overnight auto travellers (transborder)50%70%
Overnight air travellers (transborder)67%75%
The percentages of passport holders among those who travel between the two countries might help to make better comparisons with Europeans travelling between countries. (21 Nov 2005)
Update 3: From
from the United States Government Accountability Office:
According to State data, about 28 percent of the U.S. population has a passport, with 85.5 million U.S. passports in circulation as of February 2008.
(25 March 2010)
(25 Feb 2011)
31 Jan 2003 in Writing
Waiting for a gridlock-sparked revolution in London.
Byliner, my site that lets you keep track of when (some of) your favourite writers publish new articles, has been completely rewritten and is now in a position to get some new features (more on that here). I’d appreciate any…
On this day I was reading
Combined RSS feeds
The individual feeds aggregated…
Phil Gyford.
Email: phil [at] gyford [dot] com& “The human brain weig...”习题详情
0位同学学习过此题，做题成功率0%
The human brain weighs about 1.4 kilograms, but it can, hold much more information than most computers. However, there is another difference between humans and computers. Computers don't forget information they are given, but humans often do. No one remembers everything, and luckily we don't usually have to. But everyone can improve their memory if they want to. Here are some suggestions.◆Try to use new information immediately. For example, if you meet someone who says "Hi! I'm Carlos," don't just say "Hello." Repeat the person's name. Say"&"◆Break a big number into smaller parts. For example, it's hard to memorize (记忆) . But if you break it into three parts--109/244/153—it becomes easier.◆Write out what you need to remember over and over again. This will help you keep it in mind longer, especially for memorizing formulas (公式) or facts.◆Always review information. If you bring what you've learned back to your mind, they become easier to remember. For example, before you go to sleep, it’s a good idea to review the new things you learned that day.◆Discuss with a friend. It is always easier to remember things through discussions. You can have a discussion about what’s right and what's wrong, and it will lead to the right answer.◆Never tell yourself that you have a bad memory. You can always do something to help improve your memory. And everyone's memory gets better if they use it often enough.All of the suggestions are helpful. If you follow them, you are certain to improve your memory.1. How many suggestions are mentioned in the passage?A. Three.
D. Six.2. Which should be put in the blank (空格) in Paragraph 2？A. Hello, Carlos.
B. How do you do?C. Hello, I am Sophia.
D. Glad to meet you!3. What can help memorize a big number more easily according to the passage?A. To store it in a computer. B. To break it into stunner parts.C. To discuss it with a friend. D. To review it before you sleep.4. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. Discussing with friends can help you remember things.B. Always reviewing information can help you fall asleep.C. Formulas and facts can help you learn about your brain.D. Human beings can improve their memory by computer.5. What does the sentence "Never tell yourself that you have a bad memory” mean?A. You should tell others about your bad memory.B. You should believe in other people all the time.C. You should ask others to improve their memory.D. You should be confident in your memory ability.&
本题难度：较难
题型：解答题&|&来源：2014-浙江省杭州市滨江区中考一模英语试卷
分析与解答
习题“The human brain weighs about 1.4 kilograms, but it can, hold much more information than most computers. H...”的分析与解答如下所示：
1.D2.A3.B4.A5.D这篇短文讲述的是我们的大脑虽然并不像电脑那样记住每件事，但是还是有一些方法可以提高我们的记忆力。在短文中给我们提出了六条建议。1.◆，故我们可知一共是六条建议，故选D。2.推理判断题。根据这条建议我们可知，我们要尽力的使用新的信息，如，你遇见了一个人，他说:“你好，我是Carlos。”，你不要只说“你好”，而是要重复这个人的名字，说“你好，Carlos。”。可见，在空上我们应该要重复这个人的名字，故选A。3.细节理解题。这个题目的答案在文章中的第三段中，即Break a big number into smaller parts，当我们记忆比较长的数字时，我们可以把它分成几个小部分来记。本段还给出了一个例子，故选B.4.理判断题。根据文章第六段Discuss with a friend可知，和朋友一起讨论会比较容易记住，故A选项是正确的。根据文章第五段可知always review information可以帮助我们记住东西，故B选项表达不对；C选项在文章中并没有说明，且这句话公式和事实能帮助你了解你的大脑，这句话本身就是不对的；D选项意为人们可以通过电脑来提高记忆力，这句话也是不对的。故选A。5.句意猜测题。原句Never tell yourself that you have a bad memory意为：不要对自己说你的记忆力不好。这句话旨在告诉我们要相信自己的记忆力其实很好，要有信心，故选D。
找到答案了，赞一个
如发现试题中存在任何错误，请及时纠错告诉我们，谢谢你的支持！
The human brain weighs about 1.4 kilograms, but it can, hold much more information than most compute...
错误类型：
习题内容残缺不全
习题有文字标点错误
习题内容结构混乱
习题对应知识点不正确
分析解答残缺不全
分析解答有文字标点错误
分析解答结构混乱
习题类型错误
错误详情：
我的名号（最多30个字）：
看完解答，记得给个难度评级哦！
“The human brain weig...”的最新评论
欢迎来到乐乐题库，查看习题“The human brain weighs about 1.4 kilograms, but it can, hold much more information than most computers. However, there is another difference between humans and computers. Computers don't forget information they are given, but humans often do. No one remembers everything, and luckily we don't usually have to. But everyone can improve their memory if they want to. Here are some suggestions.◆Try to use new information immediately. For example, if you meet someone who says "Hi! I'm Carlos," don't just say "Hello." Repeat the person's name. Say"____"◆Break a big number into smaller parts. For example, it's hard to memorize (记忆) . But if you break it into three parts--109/244/153—it becomes easier.◆Write out what you need to remember over and over again. This will help you keep it in mind longer, especially for memorizing formulas (公式) or facts.◆Always review information. If you bring what you've learned back to your mind, they become easier to remember. For example, before you go to sleep, it’s a good idea to review the new things you learned that day.◆Discuss with a friend. It is always easier to remember things through discussions. You can have a discussion about what’s right and what's wrong, and it will lead to the right answer.◆Never tell yourself that you have a bad memory. You can always do something to help improve your memory. And everyone's memory gets better if they use it often enough.All of the suggestions are helpful. If you follow them, you are certain to improve your memory.1. How many suggestions are mentioned in the passage?A. Three.
D. Six.2. Which should be put in the blank (空格) in Paragraph 2？A. Hello, Carlos.
B. How do you do?C. Hello, I am Sophia.
D. Glad to meet you!3. What can help memorize a big number more easily according to the passage?A. To store it in a computer. B. To break it into stunner parts.C. To discuss it with a friend. D. To review it before you sleep.4. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. Discussing with friends can help you remember things.B. Always reviewing information can help you fall asleep.C. Formulas and facts can help you learn about your brain.D. Human beings can improve their memory by computer.5. What does the sentence "Never tell yourself that you have a bad memory” mean?A. You should tell others about your bad memory.B. You should believe in other people all the time.C. You should ask others to improve their memory.D. You should be confident in your memory ability.”的答案、考点梳理，并查找与习题“The human brain weighs about 1.4 kilograms, but it can, hold much more information than most computers. However, there is another difference between humans and computers. Computers don't forget information they are given, but humans often do. No one remembers everything, and luckily we don't usually have to. But everyone can improve their memory if they want to. Here are some suggestions.◆Try to use new information immediately. For example, if you meet someone who says "Hi! I'm Carlos," don't just say "Hello." Repeat the person's name. Say"____"◆Break a big number into smaller parts. For example, it's hard to memorize (记忆) . But if you break it into three parts--109/244/153—it becomes easier.◆Write out what you need to remember over and over again. This will help you keep it in mind longer, especially for memorizing formulas (公式) or facts.◆Always review information. If you bring what you've learned back to your mind, they become easier to remember. For example, before you go to sleep, it’s a good idea to review the new things you learned that day.◆Discuss with a friend. It is always easier to remember things through discussions. You can have a discussion about what’s right and what's wrong, and it will lead to the right answer.◆Never tell yourself that you have a bad memory. You can always do something to help improve your memory. And everyone's memory gets better if they use it often enough.All of the suggestions are helpful. If you follow them, you are certain to improve your memory.1. How many suggestions are mentioned in the passage?A. Three.
D. Six.2. Which should be put in the blank (空格) in Paragraph 2？A. Hello, Carlos.
B. How do you do?C. Hello, I am Sophia.
D. Glad to meet you!3. What can help memorize a big number more easily according to the passage?A. To store it in a computer. B. To break it into stunner parts.C. To discuss it with a friend. D. To review it before you sleep.4. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. Discussing with friends can help you remember things.B. Always reviewing information can help you fall asleep.C. Formulas and facts can help you learn about your brain.D. Human beings can improve their memory by computer.5. What does the sentence "Never tell yourself that you have a bad memory” mean?A. You should tell others about your bad memory.B. You should believe in other people all the time.C. You should ask others to improve their memory.D. You should be confident in your memory ability.”相似的习题。君，已阅读到文档的结尾了呢~~
Why Do US Firms Hold So Much More Cash than They Used To
扫扫二维码，随身浏览文档
手机或平板扫扫即可继续访问
Why Do US Firms Hold So Much More Cash than They Used To
举报该文档为侵权文档。
举报该文档含有违规或不良信息。
反馈该文档无法正常浏览。
举报该文档为重复文档。
推荐理由：
将文档分享至：
分享完整地址
文档地址：
粘贴到BBS或博客
flash地址：
支持嵌入FLASH地址的网站使用
html代码：
&embed src='/DocinViewer-4.swf' width='100%' height='600' type=application/x-shockwave-flash ALLOWFULLSCREEN='true' ALLOWSCRIPTACCESS='always'&&/embed&
450px*300px480px*400px650px*490px
支持嵌入HTML代码的网站使用
您的内容已经提交成功
您所提交的内容需要审核后才能发布，请您等待！
3秒自动关闭窗口你的浏览器禁用了JavaScript, 请开启后刷新浏览器获得更好的体验!
短文填空：用方框中所给单词的适当形式填空，使短文完整正确。&&&&&& The World Cup has a history of more&&&1&&&&seventy years.It is&&&2&&&very four years. It is the&&&&3&&&important competition in the international football. Until now it has produced eight chacnpions all together. The 2010 World Cup was held in South Africa.&&Everyone has&&&&4&&&a wonderful World Cup in the pastthirty days.&&It was also a grand occasion for all the football f'ans all over the world. Thirty two teams arrived in South Africa&&&&5&&&the hopes and dreams of' their nation on their shoulders.&&6&&&everyone's surprise, Spain is the great winner this year. Many people don't. care about&&&7&&&is the winner or the loser,they just enjoy&&&8&&&&Becausc it will be another four years before the next parly.&&&&&& &&&&&& I wish one day China can hold a World Cup, then our Chinese can watch the matches&&&&9&&&going abroad. Maybe one day my dream can&&&&10&&&true.
- 雅さやか
1. than 2. held 3. most 4. seen 5, with 6. To&& 7. who 8. themselves& &9. without 10. come
要回复问题请先或
关注: 0 人