81. Raymond Schneider says he has become a "gummy junkie," because ____.

1. he has been addicted to drugs
2. he regards sweets as a growing financial insecurity
3. he is accustomed to comfort himself by eating sweets
4. he wants to open a shop for groceries selling sweets after he was laid off

82. By saying "The recession seems to have a sweet tooth", the author means that ____.

1. the depressive economy seems to like candies
2. the depressive economy made millions of people losing jobs
3. the depressive economy causes candy business shrunk
4. the depressive economy doesn't affect the candy business much

83. Reasons why candy business enjoys rising sales are the following EXCEPT ____.

1. candy makes people have confidence in the future
2. candy helps people to uplift their mood
3. candy reminds people of the good old days
4. candy is so cheap that everybody can afford it

84. Mitchell Cohen found that ____.

1. his father has to work long hours at his store
2. his colleagues eat twice as many candies as before
3. he has to help his father because the store is very popular
4. his candy bags were stolen one week before

85. Which of the following statements is NOT true about candy companies according to the article?

1. Diane Campbell's nostalgic candies were very popular in recent months.
2. Nestle has a 10.9 percent rise in its profits for 2008.
3. Hershey's profits has a high profits rise by 8.5 percent in the fourth quarter.
4. Lindt & Sprüngli remains strong in its luxury retail.

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