Question

Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage:

While driving to a meeting, a young businessman makes calls on his cell phone. He _______ by a fast-food restaurant to pick up lunch. As he waits for his food, he enters appointments into his.

Life today moves more _______ than ever before. Multi-tasking—dealing with several tasks at the same time—is a strong indication（迹象）of life's increased pace（步调）.

Thanks to technology, the speed of life has increased over the past century. Timesaving inventions--like e-mails and ATMs-- have made daily tasks more efficient. People today expect _______. A recent, CNN survey shows that most Americans can't stand long waits. Sixty percent said they were unwilling（不愿意的）to wait longer than 15 minutes for food or services.

Eating in a hurry has become a_______ for many people. Supermarket shelves carry more easy-to-prepare foods than fruits and vegetables. A popular restaurant in Japan charges customers by _______ at the table, not by what they eat!

1.A.stands B.looks C.stops D.eats

2.A.quickly B.easily C.conveniently D.attractively

3.A.technology B.speed C.freedom D.money

4.A.hobby B.habit C.wish D.worry

5.

A.the way they eat B.the time they spend

C.the dishes they order D.the clothes they wear

Answer 1