阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1-10各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
In some American cities, you can’t walk a block without being asked for money six times. Beggars 1 the subways, street corners and parking lots of the biggest cities. Some are blind, while others have small children with them. Some say they are short of money to buy a bus ticket.
In the past, Americans thought 2 of giving a dime to beggars. But today, some people are so upset by the beggars that they have changed their 3 to work or refuse to ride the subway.
In 1988, the mayor of New York advised New Yorkers not to give money to beggars. “Many people who beg 4 don’t want to work for a living,” the mayor said. He said many were alcoholics and drug addicts. He suggested those who wanted to help people in need give to charities instead. Afterwards, some beggars said their income 5 by half because of the mayor.
There are about 5,000 beggars on the streets of New York. Many are mentally 6 and have no jobs or money. At first glance, most look as though they could use some cash. But there are also 7 beggars. |
