C．followers D．planners

　　解析：选A　参见上题解析。

　　18．A.result B．method

　　C．advice D．example

　　解析：选D　其他工厂也效仿这个工厂的"做法(example)"。

　　19．A.flexible B．fixed

　　C．shorter D．longer

　　解析：选C　休息时间越多，意味着工作时间"越短(shorter)"，而缩短工时被视为解决就业不足的方法，因此周末两天的做法在经济大萧条时期得到巩固。

　　20．A.unique B．fundamental

　　C．simple D．traditional

　　解析：选B　众所周知，每周工作五天是关于工作安排的"基本(fundamental)"理念。

　　Ⅱ.阅读理解

　　Anyone can write a baby poem. And everyone enjoys reading them, young and old. Baby shower (婴儿洗礼) poems can have rhythm and rhyme, but they certainly don't have to. Poems can be either long or short, but short is probably best for your typical baby shower needs. You can add a little humor as well!

　　The people who are most often touched by baby shower poems are those who have had children themselves. Sweet poems can remind them of the time when their little ones were still young. No one will appreciate them more than the family members themselves. If you are a creative writer or have a special talent for putting words together in a special way, then you should try writing your own baby shower poems. This would make a great gift idea as well.

　　If you decide to write your own baby poems, even common things can inspire you. Inspiration can be found anywhere. Look to your own memories from the past. What was special about your childhood? What special object have you treasured over the years? What words of wisdom (智慧) of advice could you pass on to the next generation? Look around the house and imagine a baby being there. What do you see, hear, or feel? Let those thoughts be the source of your best baby poems.

　　When writing a baby poem, you do not have to write like Shakespeare, you just have to be sincere. Years later when the baby has grown, think of how special they will feel knowing the words were just for them.

If you are not the creative type - don't worry! There are lots of places online where you can look for poems saying just the things you want to say. Poems have been written on all subjects throughout the ages, and baby poems and baby shower poems are no exception. A quick search online doesn't have to take any time at all.