问答题Americans are geographically mobile, and many learn to developfriendships easily and quickly. Approximately one of every five        (1)____Americans families moves every year. People relocated because theychange jobs, to attend distant colleges, get married, have children,     (2)____and simply want a change in their lives. Perhaps              (3)____as consequence, people sometimes form and end friendships quickly.     (4)____Students who attend two or three universities for their undergraduate and   (5)____graduate years may change their “circle of friends” several times. Likely, (6)____people who change their jobs, while keep one or two friends from       (7)____the original place of employment, may also change their circle of friends.  Relationships based on a common activity may fade or endwhen the activity end. Mothers may meet while dropping their children     (8)____off at nursery school and remain friends as their kids go to different    (9)____schools. The same holds true for neighbors who are closest of         (10)____friends until one moves away.

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Americans are geographically mobile, and many learn to developfriendships easily and quickly. Approximately one of every five        (1)____Americans families moves every year. People relocated because theychange jobs, to attend distant colleges, get married, have children,      (2)____and simply want a change in their lives. Perhaps                 (3)____as consequence, people sometimes form and end friendships quickly.        (4)____Students who attend two or three universities for their undergraduate and   (5)____graduate years may change their “circle of friends” several times. Likely, (6)____people who change their jobs, while keep one or two friends from       (7)____the original place of employment, may also change their circle of friends.  Relationships based on a common activity may fade or endwhen the activity end. Mothers may meet while dropping their children     (8)____off at nursery school and remain friends as their kids go to different    (9)____schools. The same holds true for neighbors who are closest of         (10)____friends until one moves away.

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问答题If you think American cooking means opening a package and tossing the contents into the microwave, think again. On the one hand, it's true that Americans thrive on cold cereal for breakfast, sandwiches for lunch and instant dinners. From busy homemakers to professional people, many Americans enjoy the convenience of prepackaged meals that can be ready to serve in 10 minutes or less. On the other hand, many Americans recognize the value of cooking skills. Most Americans will admit that there's nothing better than a good home-cooked meal.