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As gold prices soar and economic challenges arise, many Americans are tightening their belts, particularly when it comes to jewelry purchases. Consumers are now more open to exploring alternatives like tungsten, titanium, and cobalt. Tungsten, a durable and steel-gray metal, is gaining traction as a popular choice for wedding rings, with reports indicating that 1 in 10 men's wedding bands sold are made of titanium. While male consumers are embracing these innovative materials, women tend to prefer traditional gold or platinum options for their wedding jewelry.
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3 5 2 AP/Reuters * 총 25문항, 각 문제당 4점씩 배점 ▶Word Check ☞ Write the meanings of the words. ▶Phrase Check ☞ Choose the correct word or phrase for each blank. stay traditional, forcing, to, tighten their belts, willing to, shopping for
3 5 2 AP/Reuters ▶Reading Comprehension Tungsten Replaces Gold for Wedding Rings Skyrocketing gold prices and the economic downturn forcing Americans to tighten their belts, consumers shopping for jewelry have become more willing to consider cheaper alternatives like titanium, tungsten, cobalt and even stainless steel. Over the past three months, tungsten, a steel-gray hard metal, has become an increasingly popular choice over gold for wedding rings. “One in every 10 men’s wedding bands we sold that month was titanium in 30 days,” said John Baird, public relations director with the online jewelry seller. Male consumers seem to like these space-age metals used in making fighter jets, etc. However, women are different, especially with wedding jewelry. They still want to stay traditional and buy gold or platinum, according to the spokesperson for Jewelers of America. ☞ Choose the best answer based on the article.
3 5 2 AP/Reuters ☞ Write True(T) or False(F). ▶ Structure ☞ Correct the underlined parts. 23. I have to shop on some foods for the party. → 24. We became willing for take the risks. → 25. People force the president on resign. →
3 5 2 AP/Reuters * 총 25문항, 각 문제당 4점씩 배점 ▶Word Check ☞ Write the meanings of the words. ▶Phrase Check ☞ Choose the correct word or phrase for each blank. stay traditional, forcing, to, tighten their belts, willing to, shopping for
3 5 2 AP/Reuters ▶Reading Comprehension Tungsten Replaces Gold for Wedding Rings Skyrocketing gold prices and the economic downturn forcing Americans to tighten their belts, consumers shopping for jewelry have become more willing to consider cheaper alternatives like titanium, tungsten, cobalt and even stainless steel. Over the past three months, tungsten, a steel-gray hard metal, has become an increasingly popular choice over gold for wedding rings. “One in every 10 men’s wedding bands we sold that month was titanium in 30 days,” said John Baird, public relations director with the online jewelry seller. Male consumers seem to like these space-age metals used in making fighter jets, etc. However, women are different, especially with wedding jewelry. They still want to stay traditional and buy gold or platinum, according to the spokesperson for Jewelers of America. ☞ Choose the best answer based on the article.
3 5 2 AP/Reuters ☞ Write True(T) or False(F). ▶ Structure ☞ Correct the underlined parts. 23. I have to shop on some foods for the party. → shop for some foods 24. We became willing for take the risks. → became willing to 25. People force the president on resign. → force the president to resign
