The problem threatening big corporations and independents is that
A. they are criticized for high prices.
B. cremations are gradually replacing burials.
C. the average costs of cremations are growing.
D. they are suffering from a shortage of manpower.
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To cope with the difficulty that funeral business faces, SCI has done the following EXCEPT
A. lowering the prices of some funeral goods.
B. providing various related services.
C. opening more chain stores.
D. building a brand.
"In rude health" in the first sentence of paragraph 3 probably means
A. in bad health.
B. strong and healthy.
C. profit-making.
D. loss-making.
What makes funeral business a strange industry?
A. Smaller funeral homes occupy a very large market share.
B. Family operators or independents take a large proportion in funeral business.
C. Funeral business has a lot in common with dry-cleaning shops.
D. Big corporations are also involved in funeral business.
The first episode of Six Feet Under is mentioned in the first paragraph to
A. introduce the topic of funeral home.
B. relate the owners of Salem Funerals & Cremations.
C. show the popularity of an American television show.
D. bring about the history of family-owned funeral homes.