单选题AThey were nicer and gentler.BThey paid more attention to their appearance.CThey were willing to spend more money on clothes.DThey were more aware of changes in fashion.
单选题
A
They were nicer and gentler.
B
They paid more attention to their appearance.
C
They were willing to spend more money on clothes.
D
They were more aware of changes in fashion.
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解析：
细节题。录音提到“Haven’t you noticed that the kindest, most generous people seem to keep getting prettier?”，言外之意是过去人们对待人都很友好、慷慨，故A项正确。
细节题。录音提到“Haven’t you noticed that the kindest, most generous people seem to keep getting prettier?”，言外之意是过去人们对待人都很友好、慷慨，故A项正确。
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