题目内容
Peter is one of those men who I am sure always do _________ best even in the most difficult situations.
A. my B. your C. his D. their
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Raymond Schneider politely elbowed his way through crowds of customers as he made for the candy bins at Dylan’s Candy Bar in Manhattan. Since he was laid off in December, Mr. Schneider, a 33-year-old designer, says he has become a “gummy junkie,” buying a lot of sweets every time he shops for groceries.
“Sugar is comforting,” he said. “There’s nothing more stressful than growing financial insecurity everywhere.”
The recession (经济衰退) seems to have a sweet tooth. As unemployment has risen, Americans, particularly adults, have been consuming growing amounts of candy, say candy makers, store owners and industry experts.
Theories vary on exactly why. For many, sugar lifts spirits dragged low by the economy. For others, candy also provides a reminder of better times. And not insignificantly, it is relatively cheap.
At Candyality, a store in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago, business has jumped by nearly 80 percent compared with this time last year, and the owner, Terese McDonald, said she was struggling to keep up with the demand for Bit-O-Honeys, Swedish Fish and Sour Balls.
“They put candy in their actual budget,” she said.
Many big candy makers are also reporting rising sales and surprising profits.
“Candy companies are relatively recession-proof,” said Peter Liebhold, chairman of the Smithsonian Institution’s work and industry division. “During the Great Depression, candy companies stayed in business.”
【小题1】Raymond Schneider was set as an example to show ________.
| A．many Americans were laid off in the recession |
| B．lots of Americans like candies |
| C．many Americans in the recession like sweets which are comforting |
| D．Americans are suffering much in the recession. |
| A．Candy consuming rises while people are suffering bad effects of the recession. |
| B．The recession doesn’t have any bad effect on Americans. |
| C．Americans are optimistic even though they are out of employment. |
| D．Candy companies stayed in business during the Great Depression. |
| A．It is relatively cheap. |
| B．It is comforting and can make a lot of profits. |
| C．It raises people’s spirits up. |
| D．It calls up people’s good memories. |
| A．Sugar Is Comforting |
| B．Candy Companies Stay In Business |
| C．Americans Have A Sweet Tooth |
| D．Sugar Sales Rise In The Recession |
根据对话内容，从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Peter: Oh, it’s nine o’clock. 1_____
Monica: 2____ We are on holiday.
Peter: I have to meet Mary at the airport.
Monica: 3____
Peter: At about ten o’clock.
Monica: Just stay a little longer and have another cup of tea. It’s fresh and wonderful.
Peter: I am sorry I can’t. Thank you just the same. I would be late if I have it.
Monica: 4___
Peter: I have enjoyed the meal very much. It was delicious.
Monica: Thank you. 5___
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A．What a pity that you have to leave so soon. |
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B．Why so soon? |
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C．I’m so happy. |
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D．What time is she arriving? |
E. I must be off now.
F. I’m so glad you like it.
G. How I wish you could stay a little longer.
对话填空(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
请认真阅读下面对话，并根据各题所给首字母的提示，在答题卡上标有题号的横线上，写出一个英语单词的完整、正确形式，使对话通顺。
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D=David P=Peter D:Peter,ten years ago you wanted to become a doctor... P:Yeah,but unfortunately I didn’t(76)m___________the requirements. D:So what did you do then? P:Well,I was very(77)d___________,but I just had to move on and do something else with my life.So I took a year off and worked as a volunteer on an aid program.That made me realize(78)h___________important it is to raise money to help people (79)l___________a poor life.So that’s what I do. D:Can you explain a bit more about what you(80)a___________do? P:I go to see people,put(81)f___________our suggestion and organize activities to collect money. D:So have you (82)a___________any of your goals? P:Well,I guess so.I always said I wanted to help(83)o___________people. D:And what about your plan for the (84)f___________？ P:My girlfriend and I intend to get married next year. D:(85)C___________! |
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