From the first paragraph we know that ads in America are very ______.
A) pervasive C) convincing
B) successful D) impressive

A．contradictory needs from the consumers
B．mutually corresponding psychological demands on the consumers
C．for good workers who lead orderly, law-abiding lives
D．messages to get people to be good consumers

A．there is a fear of being sucked in and dragged down by our consumer culture
B．pleasure-seeking and blind acquisition is popular in our society
C．one should not default on one's bills
D．American society is not as secure as people assume