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  3. Since the 1960s, a lot of houses have been built in the suburbs, far from the centers of large cities. While more and more peopl

Since the 1960s, a lot of houses have been built in the suburbs, far from the centers of large cities. While more and more peopl

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问题 Since the 1960s, a lot of houses have been built in the suburbs, far from the centers of large cities. While more and more people are working in and around the big cities, most【S1】not to live in city conditions.
As the suburbs grow, except in the biggest cities which are tourist attractions in themselves the central areas are losing commerce to the suburbs. Modem American women are【S2】to buying all their food in weekly visits to the【S3】, bringing it home in the car.
Once an American has reached his home he is interested in working to【S4】it--making things, mending things--to make it as pleasant as possible. There is a strong【S5】to spend much free time at home when the home is well-equipped, comfortable and【S6】; even the private swimming pool is no longer【S7】for the very rich.
Americans invite their friends to their homes more than most people in Europe. Parties for children and for grown-ups are【S8】occupying the leisure hours, usually with something to drink. In their suburbs Americans are extremely friendly.
But Americans are a【S9】people who are always ready to move. So, although they enjoy the life in the suburbs, they will by no means end their【S10】there. When his income rises as his career makes progress, he soon looks for a better house.
A)pursuit                 F)improve                  K)supermarket
B)restless                G)desire                   L)extremely
C)constantly              H)accustomed               M)ritual
D)surrender               I)attractive               N)attached
E)reserved                J)prefer                O)transform
选项
答案J)。
解析 空格处单词位于不定式符号to之前，而且这半句话缺少谓语动词，应填入动词。该句意为：尽管他们在城区工作，大部分还是不喜欢住在城区。因此J)prefer...to“宁可，宁愿(选择)，更喜欢”符合题意。
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