介绍： 1.

A). The general US economic activity.

B). Consumer spending in US economy.

C). The lower savings rate in America.

D). The government’s effort on economy.



2.

A). The lower savings rate in four years.

B). The spending boost by Americans.

C). Special payments by the government.

D). PNC Financial ...

介绍： 1.

A). The general US economic activity.

B). Consumer spending in US economy.

C). The lower savings rate in America.

D). The government’s effort on economy.



2.

A). The lower savings rate in four years.

B). The spending boost by Americans.

C). Special payments by the government.

D). PNC Financial Services Group’s support.





1. What’s the main idea of this news report?

A). The general US economic activity.

B). Consumer spending in US economy.

C). The lower savings rate in America.

D). The government’s effort on economy.



2. What’s the reason for the increase in personal incomes in May?

A). The lower savings rate in four years.

B). The spending boost by Americans.

C). Special payments by the government.
答案：BC
D). PNC Financial Services Group’s support.



Consumer spending accounts for（占…比例） more than two thirds of US economic activity, making it one of the most closely watched economic indicators. The Commerce（商业，商务，贸易） Department reports that Americans boosted（促进） spending 0.4 percent in June—slightly（稍微地） more than what economists had expected. It was the second consecutive（连续的） monthly rise in consumer spending, and it was accompanied（陪同，陪伴） by a lower savings rate. Americans spent more despite（不管，尽管） lower incomes. Personal income fell 1.3 percent—the largest monthly drop in four years. The decline（下降） reversed（翻转） a 1.3 percent increase in personal incomes in May that economists attributed to（归因于） special payments the government made to try to revived（唤醒，唤起，使恢复） the economy. But PNC Financial Services Group economist, Robert Dye says there might be better times ahead.