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On which of the following do people spend less time and money than before？

A. Shopping.
B. Family gatherings.
C. Traveling.
D. Reading.

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Why do people spend less on thud today than one hundred years ago？

A. People are eating less.
B. Eating habits have changed.
C. Fewer people are eating out.
D. Foods are less expensive.

The underlined word "redeem"(Line 6, Para. 1) probably means ______.

A. show one's skills and bravery
B. make up for a mistake made before
C. protect someone from being killed
D. test one's ability through a task

At the beginning of the 20th century, few people owned their homes (only around 19% of working families) or cars (at about ＄ 1,000 per ear this was well above the average family income of ＄ 650 per year), as most people were unable to borrow money. But there was a rapid rise in both home and car ownership during the mid-1900s.
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It is difficult to see how our spending patterns may change in the future. We already know that our population is aging and this will have an effect on the amount of money we spend on medicalcare.
What is the subject discussed in the text？

A. Increase in family income.
B. Changes in family planning.
Changing patterns in spending.
Decrease in food demand.

What is the immediate cause for people to have more time to enjoy life？

A. The redaction in working time.
B. The development of the fast food industry.
C. The improvement of living conditions.
D. The rapid rise in income.