Look at the ten statements for this part. You will hear a passage about "Inflation ". You will listen to it twice. Decide whether you think each statement is right(R), wrong(W)or not mentioned(NM). Mark your answers on the Answer Sheet.
单选题
The passage states that inflation is a situation in which money keeps losing its value.
【正确答案】
A
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单选题
There have been higher and higher rates of inflation in the US over the years.
【正确答案】
C
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单选题
People have become used to high rates of inflation in recent years.
【正确答案】
A
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单选题
Over the years our incomes have been increasing, and we are actually no better in our financial condition.
【正确答案】
A
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单选题
The present rate of inflation will fall if the government takes some effective measures.
【正确答案】
C
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单选题
According to the author, if incomes and prices rise together, inflation poses no problem.
【正确答案】
B
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单选题
When money loses its value, it is no longer stable.
【正确答案】
A
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单选题
During inflation money becomes a suitable standard of deferred payments.
【正确答案】
B
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单选题
In a period of inflation, people are likely to save money instead of spending money.
【正确答案】
B
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单选题
Inflation urges consumer spending and discourages saving.