解析：Paragraph 2 states: ‘Whether the nation’s huge business machine sputters or steams ahead depends on millions of individual consumers, the real “bosses” of the American economy.’ This directly identifies consumers as the ‘bosses’.
B.The manufacturers ignore the consumers’ demands.
C.The businessmen take over the American economy completely.
D.The consumers’ decisions take the key role in the American economy.
正确答案：D
解析：Paragraph 3 says: ‘People’s decisions on where to live and work, what to buy or pass over, how much to save are at the heart of the free market system. Business and government take their cues from consumers, changing plans to meet their wants and needs.’ This confirms consumers’ decisions are central.
4.In paragraph 6, a “tug-of-war” implies a sort of _.
A.fight
B.conflict
C.bargaining
D.cooperation
正确答案：C
解析：The context is price negotiation between consumers and producers: ‘Choices made in the economy involve a continuous tug-of-war between consumers and producers over price.’ ‘Bargaining’ best captures this mutual adjustment; ‘conflict’ is too broad, ‘fight’ too adversarial, ‘cooperation’ contradicts the competitive dynamic.
5.A producer sometimes has to sell his products at a very low price to avoid _.
A.having a heavy stock
B.having a short supply
C.causing a price war
D.losing his profit
正确答案：A
解析：Paragraph 6 says: ‘If many businesses are offering a product and there is plenty of it to satisfy the needs of all consumers, a producer will be forced to sell at a price not far above costs in order to keep from being stuck with a lot of unmarketable supplies.’ ‘Heavy stock’ = ‘unmarketable supplies’.
解析：Passage Two opens: ‘Psychology teaches that you do get what you want if you know what you want and want the right things.’ The entire passage emphasizes planning (blueprint), self-assessment, and intentional action — i.e., goal-setting.
7.Making a blueprint in job hunting is often helpful in _.
A.finding you a well-paid job
B.knowing the job market well
C.finding experienced colleagues
D.knowing where to find your future employer
正确答案：D
解析：Paragraph 2 says: ‘If you want to find a job… begin with yourself, for when you know exactly what you have to offer, you can intelligently plan where to sell your services.’ ‘Where to sell your services’ = where to find your future employer.
8.Before starting to find a job, the first thing one should do is _.
A.to send a job application
B.to get ready for personal interviews
C.to fill out his education and experience form
D.to write an account of his working experiences
正确答案：D
解析：Paragraph 2: ‘Likewise, if you want to find a job, take a sheet of paper, and write a brief account of yourself.’ Paragraph 3 clarifies this account includes education, experience, and references — i.e., working experiences.
