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题目：The author, s attitude toward Richard Lamm’s remark is one of_____. - A 、strong disapproval
- B 、reserved consent
- C 、slight contempt
- D 、enthusiastic support
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参考答案【正确答案：B】
态度题。第三段最后一句提到，Lamm认为老年人有义务死亡，以免挡住（年轻人的）道路。在第四段，作者对于Lamm的观点发表了看法:I would not go that far(我不会那么极端）。言外之意是, 他在某种程度上赞同Lamm的话, 但又觉得他的话有些过分。所以B选项符合文意。
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