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In this passage, "the American paradox" probably means ______ (Line 1, Para. 4).

A. the American characteristic
B. the American contradiction
C. the American miracle
D. the American phenomenon

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As my wife greeted me one evening, her voice came through the door, "Guess what？"
I always take a deep【C1】on this very leading question. "What？" I asked.
"I just won a sales contest at work and the【C2】is dinner for two at the new fancy restaurant down by the river-front!"
She was so【C3】. We knew the restaurant was extremely good. "See？ I told you there would be a【C4】for me to wear my new spring outfit," she shyly reminded me.
"【C5】can play at that game," I responded, "I will wear my gray suit, my Borsalino-imported straw hat and a new silk tie. We will be well【C6】." It was early【C7】and nearing dusk as the waiter took us to a table by a window, with a(n)【C8】of the river. And the table was【C9】set, with a smoke-gray table cloth and bright colored napkins.
A delicious meal【C10】in such an atmosphere should be remembered a long time. As it【C11】, this will probably never be forgotten.
As the shadows lengthened, the【C12】rocking by the riverbank, I murmured, "Why not take a walk？"
Hand in hand, we walked by the stores. People smiled and nodded. "I【C13】realized there were so many【C14】people as we have seen this evening, dear," I observed.
"Probably your new straw hat or your【C15】," she said.
After receiving many smiles, we【C16】ourselves back at the restaurant, looking at ourselves in the【C17】. It was then that I saw the【C18】for all the smiles.
Caught in the fly of my trousers and【C19】down for all to see was a bright red【C20】from the restaurant!
【C1】

A. sigh
B. breath
C. surprise
D. thought

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The things happened after 1957 are given to illustrate that ______.

A. people's spiritual needs cannot be fulfilled by wealth
B. family problems become more and more serious
C. social crimes have increased by a large margin
D. young people are not satisfied about their life

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Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage？

A. Credibility about messages is high.
B. People are more likely to pay attention to news reports than to ads.
C. Readers would like to read the ads first with great interest.
D. Media have the ability to be much more critical than a company would like.

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In England a candle was used to burn at the auction sales ______.

A. because the auction sales took place at night
B. as a signal for the crowd to gather
C. to keep the auction room warm
D. to limit the time when offers of prices could be made

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In this passage, "the American paradox" probably means ______ (Line 1, Para. 4).

A. the American characteristic B. the American contradiction C. the American miracle D. the American phenomenon

The things happened after 1957 are given to illustrate that ______.

Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage？

In England a candle was used to burn at the auction sales ______.

A. the American characteristic
B. the American contradiction
C. the American miracle
D. the American phenomenon