夜雨聆风Energy shocks have greatly influenced grocery prices by affecting every link in the food supply chain. Farmers depend heavily on fossil fuels. Fertilizers and diesel for tractors take up a large part of their costs. 1. ______ Most costs for this year’s farming were already paid before the crisis. Some farmers may suffer losses, yet they will still plant crops to avoid waste. 2. ______ The full influence on farm prices will appear until next year.
Transport is another key factor. Most American farm products are delivered by trucks. 3. ______ Diesel prices have risen sharply, making transportation far more expensive. Supermarkets will pass extra costs on to customers. 4. ______ People even start to change their consumption habits. 5. ______
选项
A. Crops supply will stay steady this season.
B. Food needing cold storage costs more to transport.
C. Farmers can set the prices of wheat and corn freely.
D. Higher grocery bills will last for quite a long time.
E. They tend to choose cheaper goods and cut unnecessary spending.
F. The government has provided funds to support local farmers.
G. Modern technology helps reduce farming costs effectively.
答案：1.C 2.A 3.B 4.D 5.E
多余项：F、G
简要解析
1. C：前文讲农民生产成本高，本句承接说明农民无法自主定价，贴合原文逻辑。
2. A：后文提到物价影响明年才显现，由此可知本季农作物供应保持稳定。
3. B：前文谈及货车运输农产品，本句补充冷藏食品运输成本更高，衔接自然。
4. D：超市将成本转嫁给消费者，最终导致食品价格长期走高。
5. E：对应前文“改变消费习惯”，具体说明人们缩减开支、选购平价商品。