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 the 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.

3.Robert F. Kennedy is quoted 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

4.It can be inferred from Paragraph 2 that 　　　.

A.the UK is reluctant to remold its economic pattern

B.GDP as the measure of success is widely disapproved in the UK

C.the UK will contribute less to the world economy

D.policymakers in the UK are paying less attention to GDP

5.Which of the following is TRUE about the recent annual study?

A.It is sponsored by 16 countries.

B.It excludes GDP as an indicator.

C.Its criteria are questionable.

D.Its results are enlightening.

6.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