Some shoppers are tired of department stores and shopping malls-fighting the crowds, waiting in long lines,
and ____9____ not even finding anything they want to buy. They would rather sit quietly at home in front of the TV set and
watch a friendly announcer describe an item ____10____ a model displays it. And they can shop around the clock, purchasing an item simply by making a phone call and ____11____ it to a credit card. Home shopping networks understand the power
of an enthusiastic host, the glamour of celebrity guests ____12____ their products, and the emotional pull of bargain. 【題組】9 (A) every time (B) anytime (C) in no time (D) sometimes
44 To make sure that breakable items arrive safe and sound, boxes for such items are typically marked “ _____ .”
(A) Safe (B) Hands On (C) Sturdy (D) Fragile
43 If you come across unfamiliar words during reading, using contextual_______ to guess the meaning of the
unknown vocabulary will help you figure out what the author means.
(A)clues (B)crafts (C)cords (D)curves
8 In a hypothetical scenario, if we were to discover a new energy source, it could _______ the way we
power our cities and drastically reduce our carbon footprint. (A) characterize (B) revolutionize (C) smuggle (D) incorporate