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Millions of Americans run to the bank or visit automated teller machines when they need cash. They use credit cards when they want to buy clothes, VCRs, or television sets.
But there is an underclass--people with low incomes and no credit history--who visit their neighbourhood pawnshops when they need cash or a loan.

A.Credit
M.Banks
N.Pawnshops
O.Commercial

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B
解析:主题概括题。综观全文可知,本文谈的是“pawnshops”在美国消费经济中的地位,即穷人的银行。因此,......

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