2019高考英语二轮题海特训营（15）阅读理解 主旨大意三

阅读理解-主旨大意三1、    Americans are expected to spend $8.4 billion on candy and costumes this Halloween, a

阅读理解-主旨大意三 1、 Americans are expected to spend $8.4 billion on candy and costumes this Halloween, according to an annual survey from the National Retail Federation (NRF). The figure marks an all-time high for the survey, which has been conducted for the past 11 years. Halloween spending for 2016 is up nearly 22% from last year's $6. 9billion. The NRF predicts that more than 171 million American consumers will participate in Halloween celebrations, and will spend an average of $82. 93 per person, up from last year's $74. 34. Shoppers are expected to spend atotal of $3. 1 billion on costumes, with $2. 5billion being spent on candy, $2.4 billion on decorations, and $390 million on greeting cards. “After along summer,families are excited to wele the fall season celebrating Halloween," NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said in astatement. ‘‘ Retailers (零售商)are preparing for the day by offering awide variety of options in costumes, decorations and candy, while being aggressive with their promotions to capture the most out of this shopping event." Proper Insights &Analytics conducted the survey for the NRF from September 6to 13. Of the 6,791 consumers who took part, 71% intend to spend Halloween handing out candy. Other planned activities include :decorating their home or yard (49% ); dressing in costume (47% ); pumpkin carving (46% ); throwing or going to aparty (34% ); taking their kids trick-or-treating (30% ); and dressing their pet(s) in costume (16% ). If you find yourself with leftovers, you can use them for agood deed. Many dentist offices across the country participate in the Halloween Candy Buy Back program. Through the program, they buy back extra candies and send them in care packages to troops overseas. That ought to leave you with asweet feeling! 1.What can we infer from the second paragraph? A.Halloween spending on costumes is more than spending on other items. B.Halloween spending on candy is decreasing.