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As Philadelphia grew from a small town into a city in the first half of the eighteenth century, it became an increasingly import

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问题     As Philadelphia grew from a small town into a city in the first half of the eighteenth century, it became an increasingly important marketing center for a vast agricultural hinterland. Market days【1】the crowded city even more crowded, as farmers from within a【2】of 24 or more kilometers brought their sheep, vegetables, cider and other products for direct sale to the【3】. The High Street Market was continuously【4】throughout the period until 1736,【5】it【6】from Front Street to Third. By 1745 New Market was opened on Second Street. The next year the Callow Hill Market began【7】.
    Along with market days, the【8】of twice-yearly fairs persisted in Philadelphia【9】after similar trading days had been discontinued in other colonial cities. The【10】provided a means of bringing handmade goods from【11】places to would-be buyers in the city. Linens and stockings from Germantown,【12】, were popular items.
    Auctions were another popular【13】 of trade. Because of the competition, retail【14】opposed these as well as the fairs.【15】governmental attempts to eradicate fairs and auctions were less than successful, the ordinary【16】of economic development was on the merchants’side, as increasing business specialization became the【17】of the day.  Export merchants became differentiated from their importing counterparts, and specialty shops began to appear【18】general stores selling a variety of goods.
    One of the reasons Philadelphia’s merchants prospered was because the surrounding area was undergoing tremendous economic and demographic growth. They did their business,【19】, in the capital city of the province,【20】to not only the governor and his circle, but citizens from all over the colony.
选项 A、varied
B、ranged
C、reached
D、differed
答案C
解析 本题要求考生判断空白处应填人的适当的动词。it (6) from Front Street to Third．文中it指the High Street Market，前文主句的内容是“该市场不断发展”，本句(从句)说明1736年发展的状况，因此，空格内的动词应该与发展相关。本题考查的是reach的生僻含义“延伸”。填入后，句子可以理解为“它(高街市场)从前街延伸到了三号街”。因此C选项正确。
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