单选题 Questions 83-85 refer to the following news.
单选题 What is the news talking about?
  • A. The Christmas spending
  • B. The economy recession
  • C. A Christmas present
  • D. The State Retail Union
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】[解析] 83-85 Nearly one-fourth of consumers say the economy is affecting their Christmas spending, according to a survey by the State Retail Union. 88% of those shoppers plan to spend less than before. The State Retail Union says total sales are expected to drop from an estimated $5.77 billion in 2008 to $4.77 billion this year. The retail group expects spending on all Christmas things will drop 15%, that is about $15 per person.
单选题 How much are expected to drop compared with last year?
  • A. $88 billion
  • B. $25 billion
  • C. $15 billion
  • D. $1 billion
【正确答案】 D
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单选题 Which year is possibly this year?
  • A. 2006
  • B. 2007
  • C. 2008
  • D. 2009
【正确答案】 D
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