- 阅读理解A
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题目： The advertisers’ attitude is based on the hope that consumers（）. - A 、know deep down what they really want
- B 、are interested in what is being designed
- C 、are indifferent to what is being advertised
- D 、are uncritical and easily influenced
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参考答案【正确答案：D】
综观全文，广告商希望消费者没有太多主见，随波逐流，被他们牵着鼻子走。因此选D。
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