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Daylight saving time has caused Controversy Since it began. Some governments favor DST
(Florida, for example, wants to keep that time system im place all year round), and others
contemplate getting rid of it altogether. While energy-Saving has commonly been mentioned as a
good reason for malntaining DST, not everyone agrees that it does, im fact, lower such costs. Those
opposed to DST note that studies have shown an increased risk of heart attacks and car accldents
aSSoclated with 了echanging of clocks and the loss ofan hour's sleep in Spring. Thus, its likely the
debate over DST will continue for a long time.
44. Why is the phrase,“Spring forward, fall back,”cited in the first paragraph?
(A) To remind people of the importance of saving time.
(B) To introduce the practice of seasonal time changes.
“)(C) To get people ready for the coming of spring.
(D) To highlight the popularity of the DST system. 只
45. To adjust for Daylight Saving Time in spring, what time wil a clock display one second
after 1:59:59 a.m.?
讓 (A) 1 a.m. (B) 2 a.m. (@ 3a00 (D) 4a.m.
