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 (47) 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 (48) to
buying all their food in weekly visits to the (49) , bringing
it home in the car. Once an American has reached his home he is
interested in working to (50) it--making things, mending
things--to make it as pleasant as possible. There is a strong (51)
to spend much free time at home when the home is well-equipped,
comfortable and (52) ; even the private swimming pool is no
longer (53) 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 (54) occupying the leisure
hours, usually with something to drink. In their suburbs Americans are extremely
friendly. But Americans are a (55) people who
are always ready to move. So, although they enjoy the life in the suburbs, they
will by no means end their (56) 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