英语四级标准听力强化训练(MP3+文本) 第60期:新闻(5)

Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item，you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.

Now listen to the news.

8. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

A. The United States is the world's largest economy.

B. The income of the average American household declined last year.

C. More Americans than ever are living in poverty.

D. The economic recovery is being felt by all Americans.

9. According to the news item, Americans are disproportionately affected by the economic depression EXCEPT _____.

A. the advantaged citizens

B. the poor-educated

C. the young and people living in the south

D. African Americans and Hispanic communities

10. Why does the decline in median income worry politicians most?

A. Because the middle class haven't felt the economic recovery,

B. Because the middle class's votes will be important in next year's presidential election.

C. Because the middle class are in the vast majority in the world's largest economy.

D. Because the middle class are facing an uphill struggle.