题目
Robert F.Kennedy once said that a country's GDP measures "everything except that which makes life worthwhile." With Britain voting to leave the European Union，and GDP already predicted to slow as a result，it is now a timely moment to assess what he was referring to. The question of GDP and its usefulness has annoyed policymakers for over half a century.Many argue that it is a flawed concept.It measures things that do not matter and misses things that do.By most recent measures，the UK's GDP has been the envy of the Western world，with record low unemployment and high growth figures.If everything was going so well，then why did over 17 million people vote for Brexit（英国脱欧），despite the warnings about what it could do to their country's economic prospects？ A recent annual study of countries and their ability to convert growth into well-being sheds some light on that question.Across the 163 countries measured，the UK is one of the poorest performers in ensuring that economic growth is translated into meaningful improvements for its citizens.Rather than just focusing on GDP，over 40 different sets of criteria from health，education and civil society engagement have been measured to get a more rounded assessment of how countries are performing. While all of these countries face their own challenges，there are a number of consistent themes.Yes，there has been a budding economic recovery since the 2008 global crash，but in key indicators in areas such as health and education，major economies have continued to decline.Yet this isn't the case with all countries.Some relatively poor European countries have seen huge improvements across measures including civil society，income equality and environment. This is a lesson that rich countries can learn：When GDP is no longer regarded as the sole measure of a country's success，the world looks very different. So what Kennedy was referring to was that while GDP has been the most common method for measuring the economic activity of nations，as a measure，it is no longer enough.It does not include important factors such as environmental quality or education outcomes - all things that contribute to a person's sense of well-being.The sharp hit to growth predicted around the world and in the UK could lead to a decline in the everyday services we depend on for our well-being and for growth.But policymakers who refocus efforts on improving well-being rather than simply worrying about GDP figures could avoid the forecasted doom and may even see progress.（1）Robert F.Kennedy is cited because he ____ .A.praised the UK for its GDP.B.identified GDP with happiness.C.misinterpreted the role of GDP.D.had a low opinion of GDP.（2）In the last two paragraphs，the author suggests that ____ .A.the UK is preparing for an economic boom.B.high GDP foreshadows an economic decline.C.it is essential to consider factors beyond GDP.D.it requires caution to handle economic issues.（3）Which of the following is the best title for the text？ ____ A.High GDP But Inadequate Well-being，a UK lessonB.GDP figures，a Window on Global Economic HealthC.Robert F.Kennedy，a Terminator of GDPD.Brexit，the UK's Gateway to Well-being
Robert F.Kennedy once said that a country's GDP measures "everything except that which makes life worthwhile." With Britain voting to leave the European Union，and GDP already predicted to slow as a result，it is now a timely moment to assess what he was referring to.
The question of GDP and its usefulness has annoyed policymakers for over half a century.Many argue that it is a flawed concept.It measures things that do not matter and misses things that do.By most recent measures，the UK's GDP has been the envy of the Western world，with record low unemployment and high growth figures.If everything was going so well，then why did over 17 million people vote for Brexit（英国脱欧），despite the warnings about what it could do to their country's economic prospects？
A recent annual study of countries and their ability to convert growth into well-being sheds some light on that question.Across the 163 countries measured，the UK is one of the poorest performers in ensuring that economic growth is translated into meaningful improvements for its citizens.Rather than just focusing on GDP，over 40 different sets of criteria from health，education and civil society engagement have been measured to get a more rounded assessment of how countries are performing.
While all of these countries face their own challenges，there are a number of consistent themes.Yes，there has been a budding economic recovery since the 2008 global crash，but in key indicators in areas such as health and education，major economies have continued to decline.Yet this isn't the case with all countries.Some relatively poor European countries have seen huge improvements across measures including civil society，income equality and environment.
This is a lesson that rich countries can learn：When GDP is no longer regarded as the sole measure of a country's success，the world looks very different.
So what Kennedy was referring to was that while GDP has been the most common method for measuring the economic activity of nations，as a measure，it is no longer enough.It does not include important factors such as environmental quality or education outcomes - all things that contribute to a person's sense of well-being.The sharp hit to growth predicted around the world and in the UK could lead to a decline in the everyday services we depend on for our well-being and for growth.But policymakers who refocus efforts on improving well-being rather than simply worrying about GDP figures could avoid the forecasted doom and may even see progress.
（1）Robert F.Kennedy is cited because he ____ .
A.praised the UK for its GDP.
B.identified GDP with happiness.
C.misinterpreted the role of GDP.
D.had a low opinion of GDP.
（2）In the last two paragraphs，the author suggests that ____ .
A.the UK is preparing for an economic boom.
B.high GDP foreshadows an economic decline.
C.it is essential to consider factors beyond GDP.
D.it requires caution to handle economic issues.
（3）Which of the following is the best title for the text？ ____
A.High GDP But Inadequate Well-being，a UK lesson
B.GDP figures，a Window on Global Economic Health
C.Robert F.Kennedy，a Terminator of GDP
D.Brexit，the UK's Gateway to Well-being
The question of GDP and its usefulness has annoyed policymakers for over half a century.Many argue that it is a flawed concept.It measures things that do not matter and misses things that do.By most recent measures，the UK's GDP has been the envy of the Western world，with record low unemployment and high growth figures.If everything was going so well，then why did over 17 million people vote for Brexit（英国脱欧），despite the warnings about what it could do to their country's economic prospects？
A recent annual study of countries and their ability to convert growth into well-being sheds some light on that question.Across the 163 countries measured，the UK is one of the poorest performers in ensuring that economic growth is translated into meaningful improvements for its citizens.Rather than just focusing on GDP，over 40 different sets of criteria from health，education and civil society engagement have been measured to get a more rounded assessment of how countries are performing.
While all of these countries face their own challenges，there are a number of consistent themes.Yes，there has been a budding economic recovery since the 2008 global crash，but in key indicators in areas such as health and education，major economies have continued to decline.Yet this isn't the case with all countries.Some relatively poor European countries have seen huge improvements across measures including civil society，income equality and environment.
This is a lesson that rich countries can learn：When GDP is no longer regarded as the sole measure of a country's success，the world looks very different.
So what Kennedy was referring to was that while GDP has been the most common method for measuring the economic activity of nations，as a measure，it is no longer enough.It does not include important factors such as environmental quality or education outcomes - all things that contribute to a person's sense of well-being.The sharp hit to growth predicted around the world and in the UK could lead to a decline in the everyday services we depend on for our well-being and for growth.But policymakers who refocus efforts on improving well-being rather than simply worrying about GDP figures could avoid the forecasted doom and may even see progress.
（1）Robert F.Kennedy is cited because he ____ .
A.praised the UK for its GDP.
B.identified GDP with happiness.
C.misinterpreted the role of GDP.
D.had a low opinion of GDP.
（2）In the last two paragraphs，the author suggests that ____ .
A.the UK is preparing for an economic boom.
B.high GDP foreshadows an economic decline.
C.it is essential to consider factors beyond GDP.
D.it requires caution to handle economic issues.
（3）Which of the following is the best title for the text？ ____
A.High GDP But Inadequate Well-being，a UK lesson
B.GDP figures，a Window on Global Economic Health
C.Robert F.Kennedy，a Terminator of GDP
D.Brexit，the UK's Gateway to Well-being
题目解答
答案
（1）A．推理判断题。根据文章第一段With Britain voting to leave the European Union，and GDP already predicted to slow as a result，it is now a timely moment to assess what he was referring to随着英国投票退出欧盟，而GDP已经预测会因此放缓，现在是评估他所指的是什么的时候了。可知肯尼迪被引用，因为他赞扬英国国内生产总值。故选A．
（2）C．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段 The sharp hit to growth predicted around the world and in the UK could lead to a decline in the everyday services we depend on for our well-being and for growth预计全球和英国的经济增长将受到重创，这可能导致我们赖以生存和增长的日常服务下降。可知在最后两段中，作者必须考虑国内生产总值以外的因素建议。故选C．
（3）A．标题归纳题。根据文章 But policymakers who refocus efforts on improving well-being rather than simply worrying about GDP figures could avoid the forecasted doom and may even see progress但是，政策制定者如果把精力重新放在改善福祉上，而不仅仅是担心GDP数据，就可以避免预测的厄运，甚至可能看到进步。可知最佳标题是国内生产总值较高，但福利不足，是一个英国的教训。故选A。
（2）C．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段 The sharp hit to growth predicted around the world and in the UK could lead to a decline in the everyday services we depend on for our well-being and for growth预计全球和英国的经济增长将受到重创，这可能导致我们赖以生存和增长的日常服务下降。可知在最后两段中，作者必须考虑国内生产总值以外的因素建议。故选C．
（3）A．标题归纳题。根据文章 But policymakers who refocus efforts on improving well-being rather than simply worrying about GDP figures could avoid the forecasted doom and may even see progress但是，政策制定者如果把精力重新放在改善福祉上，而不仅仅是担心GDP数据，就可以避免预测的厄运，甚至可能看到进步。可知最佳标题是国内生产总值较高，但福利不足，是一个英国的教训。故选A。