Section Ⅰ Use of English

Directions:

    Read the following text. Choose the best word (s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on the ANSWER SHEET.

Why do people read negative Internet comments and do other things that will obviously be painful? Because humans have an inherent need to  1   uncertainty, according to a recent study in Psychological Science. The new research reveals that the need to know is so strong that people will  2   to satisfy their curiosity even when it is clear the answer will  3  .

    In a series of experiments, behavioral scientists at the University of Chicago a ……此处隐藏42136个字…… majority of consumers choose where to dine based on a restaurant's unique features. This suggests that people prefer restaurants that offer a type of cuisine or dining experience that cannot be enjoyed anywhere else. Interestingly, price ranks lower than all but "other factors", which indicates that consumers show little concern for cost provided that their primary needs are fulfilled. The result is not surprising, given that China's economy has exploded over the past few decades, so too have the disposable incomes and living standards of average Chinese people. As consumers become richer, they will be more demanding for higher quality of food and services, while paying less attention to price.