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2018考研英语：阅读真题难点精析（2004年Text3）
31. By Ellen Spero isn t biting her nails just yet , the author means _______.
[A] Spero can hardly maintain her business
[B] Spero is too much engaged in her work
[C] Spero has grown out of her bad habit
[D] Spero is not in a desperate situation
定位句：When it comes to the slowing economy, Ellen Spero isn t biting her nails just yet. But the 47-year-old manicurist isn t cutting, filling or polishing as many nails as she d like to, either. 当遇到经济疲软期时，Ellen Spero并没有咬她的指甲。但是这个47岁的美甲师所做的指甲确实不如想象的那么多了。两句话之间是转折相反关系，下文说她的生意大不如前了，所以前面的意思应该是生意还可以说的过去。所以答案选择[D] Spero is not in a desperate situation她并没有处在绝望的境地。
32. How do the public feel about the current economic situation?
[A] Optimistic [B] Confused [C] Carefree [D] Panicked
定位句：Consumers seem only mildly concerned, not panicked, and many say they remain optimistic about the economy s long-term prospects, even as they do some modest belt-tightening.消费者只是有一点担忧，并没有恐惧，甚至很多人还说他们对经济的长期前景保持乐观态度，即使他们开始采取了一些节约措施。由此也可以判定35题的答案应该是[C] Caution all right, panic not.谨慎一点可以，但是不需要害怕。
33. When mentioning the $4 million to $10 million range the author is talking about ________.
[A] gold market [B] real estate [C] stock exchange [D] venture investment
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定位句：In Manhattan, there s a new gold rush happening in the $4 million to $10 million range。这是一道典型的例证题，要按照例证的原则去找论点，也就是前一句话：Home prices are holding steady in most regions。房价在很多地区依然是稳定的，所以下文的这个例子也是在谈房价的问题。答案选择[B] real estate房地产。
34. Why can many people see silver linings to the economic slowdown?
[A] They would benefit in certain ways.
[B] The stock market shows signs of recovery.
[C] Such a slowdown usually precedes a boom.
[D] The purchasing power would be enhanced.
定位句：Many folks see silver linings to this slowdown.很多人在经济下滑中看到了silver linings。那么这是个什么东西呢?根据下文Potential home buyers would cheer for lower interest rates.潜在的购房者为了低利率而欢呼，雇主们也不会介意就业市场上有更少的泡沫。总得来看，这些人都看到了一种好的前景。所以silver linings应该是指的好的前景，希望。答案选择[A] They would benefit in certain ways.他们都会通过某些途径受益。
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