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B [20巧•安徽合肥高三第三次质检]

The secret to a better cup of morning coffee might simply be choosing the right coloured coffee mug(杯).

The colour of a coffee mug can have something to do with the way coffee tastes, according to a recent study, which was conducted in Australia, and tested the influence that three different coloured mugs—one white, one blue, and one clear glass―had on the perception(感知)of different tastes. The researchers served 18 participants the same cup of cof­fee, in one of the three similarly shaped but differently col­oured containers, and then asked them to rate their sweet­ness, smell, bitterness, quality, and acceptability.

It turns out specifically that the white mug was associat­ed with a more intense (浓的)or bitter tasting cup of coffee, and the clear glass mug was not. The blue mug, meanwhile, proved to be "kind of an in-between. ,, The opposite was true for perceived sweetness―participants noted less sweetness when drinking from the white mug than they did when drink­ing from both the blue and clear glass mugs.

Research published this year shows that the colour of a plate has a clear effect on taste intensity and sweetness. And the colour red specifically has even been associated with lower levels of consumption.

A red strawberry looks redder when placed against a white plate than it does against a black one. And there are as­sociations with that redness that in turn can affect taste, Spence explains. "Red might indicate heightened sweetness, because red fruits tend to be more ripe than green fruits," he said. And that indication can be enough to cause a large difference in taste.

In the case of coffee, specifically, the researchers believe that the colour brown might be something people associate with bitterness.  "The white mug may have influenced the perceived brownness of the coffee and this, in turn, may have influenced the perceived intensity and sweetness of the cof-fee," the researchers wrote. That would help explain why clear glass coffee mugs tended to have the opposite effect.

5.After being served the coffee, the participants were asked to_________ ,

 A.     distinguish the colours of the mugs

B.      exchange the ideas about the tastes

C.      judge the mug's influence on the coffee

D.     give an overall description of the coffee

6.Participants considered the coffee in the white mugs

 A.     the bitterest

B.     the least intense

C.     the sweetest

D.     neither intense nor bitter

7. According to Spence, a white container could .

 A.     get the fruit in it riper

B.     keep the taste of food inside it

C.     make the red fruit in it look even redder

D.     reduce the sweetness of the fruit in it

8. If you prefer a clear mug for drinking coffee, it might indi­cate that you .

 A.     don't mind the colour of coffee

B.     would like a sweeter taste of coffee

C.     are accustomed to the bitterness of coffee

D.     are interested in the brownness of the coffee

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Eating out is more popular in Britain today than it has ever been. It is reported that British people spend more eating out than cooking for themselves and eating at home. It seems that many British people are becom­ing more and more interested in how good their food

tastes,and also how healthy it is.

However,eating out can also be expensive,so British people do not eat out every night. When having a date with friends,or having a birthday,many people like to go to a restaurant,and people often also eat in a restaurant before going to the cinema or the theater.

As in all cultures,there are many rules of man­ners about eating. The knife and fork should be used in the correct way. It is also impolite to speak with your mouth full when you are eating.

Most British cities have a large collection of food as well as British food,from the very cheap to the very expensive―French,Italian,Indian,Chinese,Thai, Japanese and many,many more.

When people are too tired to cook after work,they often get a " takeaway". This means that they order from a takeout restaurant by telephone,and then go to get it. Many takeout restaurants also send it to your house. All you have to do is to open the door,pay and eat! 

(   ) 1. When do British people often eat in a restaurant?

   A.After having a birthday.

   B.Before watching a movie.

   C.When they feel tired.

   D.If they want to have natural food.

(   ) 2. Many people prefer to eat out nowadays because .

   A.eating out is cheaper than cooking at home

   B.they can learn more manners in the restaurant

   C.people care more about their food than before

   D.people don't like to stay at home after work 

(   ) 3. From the fourth paragraph, we can learn that

   A.British dishes are very expensive

   B.Japanese dishes are the most expensive

   C.British people like foreign food

   D.French food is the most popular

(   ) 4. The "takeaway" is the food .

   A.you order and take out of the restaurant

   B.that is left when you are eating in a restaurant

   C.you order but don't need to pay at once

   D.that is sold and ordered only on the phone

(   ) 5. What is the best title(标题) of the passage?

   A.British Restaurant Culture ,

   B.British Table Manners

   C.Best Restaurants in Britain

   D.Best Food in Britain

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科目:gzyy 来源:同步题 题型:阅读理解

阅读理解。
     Celebrity (名人) has become one of the most impor-tant representatives of popular culture.
Fans used to be cra-zy about a specific film,but now the public tends to base its consumption
(消费)on the interest of celebrity attached to any given product. Besides, fashion magazines
have almost abandoned the practice of putting models on the cover be-cause they don't sell
nearly as well as famous faces. As a result,celebrities have realized their unbelievably powerful
market potential,moving from advertising for others' prod-ucts to developing their own.
     Celebrity clothing lines aren't a completely new phenome-non,but in the past they were
typically aimed at the ordinary consumers,and limited to a few TV actresses. Today they're
started by first-class stars whose products enjoy equal fame with some world top brands.
The most successful start-ups have been those by celebrities with specific personal style.As
celebrities become more and more experienced at the market,they expand their production
scale rapidly,cover-ing almost all the products of daily life.
      However, for every success story, there's a related warning tale of a celebrity who
overvalued his consumer appeal. No matter how famous the product's origin is,if it fails
to impress consumers with its own qualities it begins to resemble an exercise in self-promotional
marketing. And once the initial(最初的) attention dies down,consumer m-terest might fade,
loyalty(忠诚)returning to tired-and-true labels.
     Today, celebrities face even more severe embarrass-ment. The pop-cultural circle might
be bigger than ever,but its rate of turnover has speeded up as well. Each mis-step threatens
to reduce a celebrity's shelf life,
and thesame newspaper or magazine that once brought him
fame has no problem picking him to pieces when the opportunity appears. Still, the  ego's
(自我的 ) potential  for  expansion  is limitless. Having already achieved great wealth and
public recognition, many celebrities see fashion as the next fron-tier to be conquered. As
the saying goes, success and failure always go hand in hand. Their success as designers might
last only a short time, but fashion-like celebrity-has always been temporary. 
1. Fashion magazines today _______ .      
A. seldom put models on the cover
B. no longer put models on the cover
C. need not worry about celebrities' market potential
D. judge the market potential of every celebrity correctly
2.A change in the consumer market can be found today that_______.     
A. price rather than brand name is more concerned
B. producers prefer models to celebrities for advertisements
C. producers prefer TV actresses to film stars for advertisements
D. quality rather than the outside of products is more concerned 
3. The underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 indicates that any wrong step will possibly_______.
A. decrease the popularity of a celebrity and the sales of  his products
B. damage the image of a celebrity in the eyes of the  general public
C. cut short the artistic career of a celebrity in show business
D. influence the price of a celebrity's products
4. The passage is mainly about  ______    
A. celebrity and personal style
B. celebrity and market potential
C. celebrity and fashion design
D. celebrity and clothing industry

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Ⅱ.阅读七选五[2015 .洛阳高三二模]

根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的

最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

If you feel depressed, it's best to do something about it―depression doesn't just go away on its owts. In addition to getting help from a doctor or counsellor, here are four things you can do to feel better.

Exercise. Take a 15-to 30-minute walk every day―or dance, jog, or bike if you prefer. People who are depressed may not feel much like being active. 5 Once you get in the exercise habit, it won't take long to notice a difference in your mood.

Cherish yourself with good nutrition. Depression can af­fect appetite. One person may not feel like eating at all, but another might overeat. If depression has affected your eating, you'll need to be extra mindful of getting the right food.

  6 So eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and get regular meals (even if you don't feel hungry, try to eat something light, like a piece of fruit, to keep you going).

Identify troubles. 7 When you know what's got you feeling blue and why, talk about it with a caring friend. Talk­ing is a way to release the feelings and to receive some under­standing. If there's no one to tell, pouring your heart out to a journal works just as well.

 8 Depression affects a person's thoughts making everything seem dark, negative, and hopeless. If depression has you noticing only the negative, make an effort to notice the good things in life. Try to notice one thing, and then try to think of one more.  Consider your strengths ♦ gifts , or blessings. Most of all, don't forget to be patient with your­self. 9

A. Look on the bright side.

B. Take action to solve problems.

C. But make yourself do it anyway.

D. Depression takes time to heal.

E. Proper nutrition can influence a person's mood and ener­gy.

F. With depression, a person's creativity and sense of fun may seem blocked.

G. Try to make out any situations that have contributed to your depression.

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科目:gzyy 来源: 题型:阅读理解

12.I stayed for a while in Costa Rica years ago.One morning I was shopping in a local farmers mar-ket.I loved that market.The selection of produce was exceptional!
    I had parked my car a few blocks away at Firestone.An hour into my shopping,I reached in my purse for my phone.I dug around searching and searching…no phone!
    I had butterflies in my stomach since the zipper(拉链) was not zipped on my bag and perhaps my phone fell out or got picked up by wondering hands.
    I went around to all the venders (摊主) I had visited asking if they had come across a lost iPhone.
But no such luck.
    Disappointed,I walked out of the market with all my fresh organic produce.In front of me was an older lady walking slowly with a heavy bag in each hand.I observed many people passing her.At first I thought of doing the same,as I was worried about my phone.But then I heard a voice in my heart say-ing"help her".
        In Spanish,I asked the old lady if I could give her a hand.She gladly handed me a bag and we walked on.She was probably in her late 70s and the bag I took from her was full of produce.She asked about my family and my job.My Sparush was far from perfect.I tried to explain to her but I was not sure whether she understood.
    As we came to a street comer,we had to walk in opposite directions.My mind wondered for a mo-ment and then I decided to go on helping the lady.I saw a warm smile of gratefulness on her face,
which also warmed my own heart.
    After a few more blocks we came to her destination.I couldn't imagine her walking so far with two heavy bags all alone!
     I walked all the way back to my car at Firestone.I unlocked my door and sitting between the seats right in view was my iPhone!
21.Why did the author prefer the local farmers market?D
A.The venders were very friendly.
B.The market was near her home.
C.The produce was inexpensive.
D.The produce was of good quality.
22.When did the author find her iPhone missing?A
A.After she had shopped for an hour       
B.When she was paying for her produce.
C.After she had parked her car at Firestone.
D.When she was walking into the market.
23.What prevented the author communicating smoothly with the old lady?C
A.The old lady's accent.
B.The old lady's age.
C.The author's poor Spanish.
D.Their different cultures.
24.What kind of person is the author?B
A.Warm-hearted and clever.
B.Kind but careless.
C.Religious and helpful.
D.Smart but thoughtless.

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One of India’s top engineering schools has restricted Internet access in its boarding houses, saying addiction to surfing, gaming and blogging was affecting students' performance, making them lonely and even suicidal.
Authorities at the best Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Mumbai said students had stopped socializing and many were late for morning classes or slept through them. “Now, a student doesn’t even know who lives two doors away from him because he is so busy on the Internet,” said Prakash Gopalan, dean of student affairs. “The old dormitory culture of companionship and socializing among students is gone. This is not healthy in our opinion.”
IIT-Mumbai, with about 5,000 students, is one of seven IITs across India which are considered to be among the finest engineering schools in the world. They are also a talent pool for global technology giants. But their hard courses, tough competition and lonely campus lifestyle have taken an effect on students. Depressive and dysfunctional(不正常的) lifestyles are known to be common among IIT students, and at least nine have committed suicide in the past five years. Students have unlimited free Internet access in their boarding houses to help them in their studies, but many also use it to surf, chat, download movies and music, blog and for gaming.
Starting Monday, Internet access will be banned between 11 p.m. and 12.30 p.m. at IIT-Mumbai’s 13 boarding buildings to encourage students to sleep early and to try and force them out of their “shells”, Gopalan said. But the move has not gone down well with students who say they hate their lives being regulated. “Now they will say we need to listen to a lullaby(摇篮曲) to go to sleep,” said Rajiv, an electronics student.
【小题1】 What measure has been taken in IIT- Mumbai?

A.Students have unlimited free Internet access in their dormitories.
B.Students are forbidden to surf the Internet.
C.Internet access is unavailable in deep night.
D.Students must go to bed before 11 p.m.
【小题2】 In the passage the students are told to _____.
A.sleep through their lessons
B.break away from the Internet
C.go to sleep along with music
D.stop surfing, make friends
【小题3】 We may infer from the last paragraph that _____.
A.the banning order causes some complaints among the students
B.all electronics students hate the banning order
C.more students prefer listening to music to surf- ing the Internet
D.there is no Internet access on the IIT campus even

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科目:gzyy 来源:江苏省徐州市译林牛津版选修7检测题:Unit3英语卷(解析版) 题型:阅读理解

One of India’s top engineering schools has restricted Internet access in its boarding houses, saying addiction to surfing, gaming and blogging was affecting students' performance, making them lonely and even suicidal.

Authorities at the best Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Mumbai said students had stopped socializing and many were late for morning classes or slept through them. “Now, a student doesn’t even know who lives two doors away from him because he is so busy on the Internet,” said Prakash Gopalan, dean of student affairs. “The old dormitory culture of companionship and socializing among students is gone. This is not healthy in our opinion.”

IIT-Mumbai, with about 5,000 students, is one of seven IITs across India which are considered to be among the finest engineering schools in the world. They are also a talent pool for global technology giants. But their hard courses, tough competition and lonely campus lifestyle have taken an effect on students. Depressive and dysfunctional(不正常的) lifestyles are known to be common among IIT students, and at least nine have committed suicide in the past five years. Students have unlimited free Internet access in their boarding houses to help them in their studies, but many also use it to surf, chat, download movies and music, blog and for gaming.

Starting Monday, Internet access will be banned between 11 p.m. and 12.30 p.m. at IIT-Mumbai’s 13 boarding buildings to encourage students to sleep early and to try and force them out of their “shells”, Gopalan said. But the move has not gone down well with students who say they hate their lives being regulated. “Now they will say we need to listen to a lullaby(摇篮曲) to go to sleep,” said Rajiv, an electronics student.

1. What measure has been taken in IIT- Mumbai?

A. Students have unlimited free Internet access in their dormitories.

B. Students are forbidden to surf the Internet.

C. Internet access is unavailable in deep night.

D. Students must go to bed before 11 p.m.

2. In the passage the students are told to _____.

A. sleep through their lessons

B. break away from the Internet

C. go to sleep along with music

D. stop surfing, make friends

3. We may infer from the last paragraph that _____.

A. the banning order causes some complaints among the students

B. all electronics students hate the banning order

C. more students prefer listening to music to surf- ing the Internet

D. there is no Internet access on the IIT campus even

 

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One of India’s top engineering schools has restricted Internet access in its boarding houses, saying addiction to surfing, gaming and blogging was affecting students' performance, making them lonely and even suicidal.
Authorities at the best Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Mumbai said students had stopped socializing and many were late for morning classes or slept through them. “Now, a student doesn’t even know who lives two doors away from him because he is so busy on the Internet,” said Prakash Gopalan, dean of student affairs. “The old dormitory culture of companionship and socializing among students is gone. This is not healthy in our opinion.”
IIT-Mumbai, with about 5,000 students, is one of seven IITs across India which are considered to be among the finest engineering schools in the world. They are also a talent pool for global technology giants. But their hard courses, tough competition and lonely campus lifestyle have taken an effect on students. Depressive and dysfunctional(不正常的) lifestyles are known to be common among IIT students, and at least nine have committed suicide in the past five years. Students have unlimited free Internet access in their boarding houses to help them in their studies, but many also use it to surf, chat, download movies and music, blog and for gaming.
Starting Monday, Internet access will be banned between 11 p.m. and 12.30 p.m. at IIT-Mumbai’s 13 boarding buildings to encourage students to sleep early and to try and force them out of their “shells”, Gopalan said. But the move has not gone down well with students who say they hate their lives being regulated. “Now they will say we need to listen to a lullaby(摇篮曲) to go to sleep,” said Rajiv, an electronics student.
小题1: What measure has been taken in IIT- Mumbai?
A.Students have unlimited free Internet access in their dormitories.
B.Students are forbidden to surf the Internet.
C.Internet access is unavailable in deep night.
D.Students must go to bed before 11 p.m.
小题2: In the passage the students are told to _____.
A.sleep through their lessons
B.break away from the Internet
C.go to sleep along with music
D.stop surfing, make friends
小题3: We may infer from the last paragraph that _____.
A.the banning order causes some complaints among the students
B.all electronics students hate the banning order
C.more students prefer listening to music to surf- ing the Internet
D.there is no Internet access on the IIT campus even

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15.Kuringai Chase National Park Guided Walks and Nature Activities
SUNDAY     MAY 7            EASY
Early Morning Str oll in Upper Lane Cove Valley
Meet at 7:30a.m.at the end of Day RD,Cheltenham,while the bush is alive with birdsong.
Round trip:4  hours


FRIDAY      MAY 12         MEDIUM
Possum prowl
Meet 7:30p.m.at Seaforth Oval carpark.Enjoy the peace of the bush at night.Lovely water views.Br ing torch and wear non-slip shoes as some rock climbing involved.Coffee and biscuits supplied.
Duration:2hours


SUNDAY     JUNE 4          HARD
Baime Basin Track
Meet 9:30a.m.Track#8,West Head Road,Magnificent Pittwater views.
Visit Beechwood cottage.Bring lunch and drink.Some steep sections.
Reasonable fitness required.FRIDAY    JUNE 6               EASY
Poetry around a campfire
Meet 7:00p.m.Kalkaari Visitor Center.Share your favourite poem or one of your own with a group around a gently cracking fire.Drinks and food to follow.Bring a cup and a blanket (or a chair).
Cost:$4.00per person.
Duration:2.5hours


SUNDAY    JUNE 25             EASY
Morning Walk at Mitchel l Park
Meet 8:30a.m.entrance to Mitchell Park,Mitchell Park Rd.Cattai for a pleasant walk wandering through rainforest,river flats and dry forest to swampland(沼泽地).Binoculars(双筒望远镜)a must to bring as many birds live here.Finish with morning tea.
Duration:3hours
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GRADING
EASY      suitable for ALL fitness levels
MEDIUM  for those who PERIODICALLY exercise
HARD     only if you REGULARLY exercise

60.If you seldom exercise,prefer nature to literature and are used to getting up early,you're most likely to joinA.
A.Early Morning Stroll in Upper Lane Cove Valley       
B.Baime Basin Track
C.Poetry around a campfire                          
D.Morning Walk at Mitchell Park
61.If you want to enjoy the peace of the bush at night,you are required toC.
A.meet at 7:30p.m.June 6
B.bring slippers with you
C.prepare a torchD.climb rocks for two hours
62.How many guided walks and nature activities providefood or drink?C
A.1.B.2.C.3.D.4.
63.In the activity"Morning Walk at Mitchell Park",one may have no chance toB.
A.appreciate bird watching
B.enjoy mountain climbing
C.take a relaxing walk
D.have morning tea.

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 Why is it that some people seem to learn several languages without any effort,while for others learn­ing just one foreign language is neither enjoyable nor successful? What makes learning a new language so easy for some and so difficult or others?

We each have our own preferred way of learning as a result of our cultural and educational back­grounds and our personalities. Experts have identi­fied different learning styles.

Visual Learners usually enjoy reading and prefer to see an image of the words they are learn­ing. Auditory Learners,on the other hand,prefer to learn by listening. They enjoy conversations and talking to others.

Some people like to learn by using their hands to touch objects» while others like to move around and need frequent breaks from sitting at a desk.

There are Analytical Learners,meaning they enjoy understanding how the language works. They love studying grammar rules and like to focus on de­tails,whereas Global Learners are more interested in communicating their ideas and are not worried about whether what they say is grammatically correct.

In spoken English,the Japanese tend to be Re­flective Learners. They think carefully before they speak to ensure their message is accurate. They do not make so many mistakes but their communication is slower. European learners tend to be Impulsive Learners. They speak more fluently and worry about how well they are communicating rather than how many mistakes they are making.

So,to do well in a language? you should identi- fy your style and try to find a class that will teach you the way you want to learn. For example,if you are a Reflective Learner,you may not do so well in a purely conversational class and as an Auditory Learner,you probably don't want to do so much reading. In fact if you are an Auditory Learner,you are probably not enjoying yourself right now!

(   ) 31. The passage mainly talks about         .

   A. the difficult learning styles of some people

   B. the easy learning ways of other people

   C. the different learning styles of the Japanese

   D. the different learning methods of all the people

(   ) 32. Which of the following phrases isn't con­nected with the learning style?

   A. The way people are taught to learn a language.

   B. The place where people are from.

   C. The size of people.

   D. The kind of person people are.

(   ) 33. Visual Learners like to         .

   A. see things   B. touch things

   C. hear things   D. do things

(   ) 34. Auditory Learners like to .

   A. hear things   B. buy things   C. destroy things   D. paint things

(   ) 35. Analytical Learners .

   A. are similar to Global Learners

   B. never worry about mistakes

   C. love to study details

   D. do well in conversation

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Dobson Ranch Housing Association 1000 Sidewinder Road Mesa,AZ 85202

October 15

Mr and Mrs Fred Deacon 1442 Saddleback Road Mesa,AX 85205 Dear Mr and Mrs Fred Deacon,

I am writing this letter to congratulate you on your new purchase of a house in the Dob­son Ranch area. We feel that this is one of the best neighborhoods of high quality in the city of Mesa,and we are happy to be able to call you neighbors.

For your information,there are a few things we would like to tell you. One is that there are certain duties that go with living in Dobson Ranch. In order to keep property (房地产) values at the highest possible levels,we insist that everyone who lives in Dobson Ranch take care of their property. This means that the grass needs to be cut regularly,branches of the trees and bushes should be cut off,and there should be no unattractive additions to houses, nor should houses be painted in colors like red or blue. If you want to make any additions to your house,you need our permission first.

The people of Dobson Ranch also have monthly meetings to discuss various issues of concern in our community. You are welcome to attend. We typically hold meetings on the first Saturday of every month at 7 : 00 PM at the Dobson Ranch Community Center. You will receive a notice via e-mail a few days before every meeting as a reminder. We hope that you will join us as much as you see fit.

Again,welcome to the neighborhood,and I look forward to meeting you soon.

Sincerely

Juan Sanchez

President

Dobson Ranch Housing Association

October 20 Dear Mr Sanchez,

Thank you very much for your letter welcoming us to the neighborhood. My wife and I appreciate your concern, and we also appreciate you letting us know about the various rules that apply to this neighborhood. Please do not worry about us. No matter where we live,we always try to be neighbors taking care to do our work properly. We too are well aware of property values. To be honest,we are actually pleased that there are regulations that must be obeyed. In the past,we have had neighbors who have not taken care of their homes and yards; at least we know that we will not have to worry about that here.

As for the meetings, thank you for your kind invitation,but tm afraid that you probably won’t see us too often. My work takes me out of town,so when I,m not traveling,I prefer to stay home. Similarly,my wife works long hours at the hospital and prefers to spend her days off relaxing at home. However,if we have the time,we will try to make it to a meet­ing. Again,thank you for welcoming us.

Sincerely Fred Deacon

1.Why do people who live in Dobson Ranch need to take care of their homes?

A.To ensure that no one complains about how the area looks.

B.To make the neighborhood look as good as possible.

C.To keep the property worth as much as possible .

D.To be good neighbors.

2.What does Fred Deacon think about the rules at Dobson Ranch?

A.He agrees to them.

B.He thinks they require too much.

C.He would like to discuss them later.

D.He feels that they are not severe enough.

3.For the invitation to the monthly meetings, Fred Deacon responds that .

A.he will attend regularly

B.he will attend with his wife

C.his wife will attend alone

D.neither he nor his wife will attend very often

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