单选题
Thornhill Sales
Increased 124% in June

Trimart's Housing Report gave Thornhill the number one ranking in sales for the month of June. Sales in Thornhill increased by 124%,with 330 sales (144) to a May tally of 147.
This dramatic (145) was the result of the outstanding success of the Saxton Group's launch of their new, affordable subdivision Home Sweet Home.
In its first weekend, Home Sweet Home completely sold out its 152-unit inventory in the Thornhill area. A more (146) increase of 16% was recorded in the Toronto region, comprised of North York, East York, Etobicoke, York, and Central Toronto.
The total market area experienced a 5% increase in sales over May.

【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】按照句意,横线处所填单词应表示“与…比较”,答案是(B)compared。compared to是表示“与…比较,与…相比”的常用词组。
【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】本句主要是在说明销售量增长的原因,因此最恰当的是(D)increase(增加,增长)。
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】横线处需填入与increase语意连贯的形容词。答案是(C)moderate(稳健的,适度的)。