Which of the following is NOT implied in the passage a. The rising rate of divorces is attributed to the increasing influence of western cultures. b. Divorce was regarded as a disgrace in Japan more than a decade ago. c. Harmony has long been treasured in Japanese society d. Group awareness is becoming weaker nowadays.
参考答案：A
解析：
[分析]： 事实细节的找寻和判断。 原文中提到的“...the stigma long associated with breaking up is fading in this country”即“长期以来人们认为离婚是耻辱的观念正在消失”可与选项b的内容相对应；原文最后一段提到的“Divorce is no longer seen as a social taboo in harmony-conscious Japan.”即“离婚在重视和睦的日本不再被当作是社会禁忌”可与选项C对照；“...a trend some attributes to a weakening of group-oriented values.”即“这种趋势归因于集体意识正在淡漠”可与选项d对应。显然只有选项a的说法与原文不符，因此该项是正确答案。[解题关键] 根据选项中关键词对原文有关事实细节作出正确判断，其要点之一是能够正确找到原文相关处。