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四、短文填空：阅读下面短文,在空白处填入一个适当的单词或用括号内单词的正确形式填空
As prices and building costs keep rising, the "do-it-yourself" trend (趋势) in the U.S. continues to grow (1)quickly (quick).
John got married six (2)months (month) ago, and like many young people these days, they are struggling to make a home at a time when the cost of living is very high. "We needed furniture for our living room, (3)but we didn't have enough money. So we decided to try making tables and chairs on our own instead of (4)paying (pay) someone else to do it." said John. And then John took (5)a one-week DIY course at a night school. Now they build all their furniture and make repairs around the house.
Jim Hatfield works as (6)hard (hard) as he can to support a big family of six. He has a full-time job at home as well as in a shoe making factory. Last month, he (7)received (receive) a car bill for 420. "I was deeply upset about it. Now I've finished a car repair course and I can fix the car by (8)myself (I)."
John and Jim are not alone. Most people in the country are doing everything they can (9)to save (save) money and fight the high cost of living. If you want to become a DIYer, you can go to DIY classes. And for those who don't have time to take a course, there are books that tell you (10)how you can do things yourself.

答案： 1. quickly
2. months
3. but
4. paying
5. a
6. hard
7. received
8. myself
9. to save
10. how

1. When did the writer help mum make popcorn as a child?On cold winter nights.
2. How did they keep the popcorn from burning?By shaking the pan.
3. Does the popcorn taste sweet?No, it doesn't.
4. What made the writer feel happy and safe?Being with family.
5. Give an example of such little moments in your life. (言之有理即可)Having breakfast with my parents every morning.

答案： 1. On cold winter nights.
2. By shaking the pan.
3. No, it doesn't.
4. Being with family.
5. Having breakfast with my parents every morning. (答案不唯一，符合要求即可)