squeeze 减少，减缩

living standards 生活水平

pronounced 明显的，明确的

pay cap 工资（上涨）限制

frozen 冻结的

attributable 归因于…的，由于…的

sterling 英国货币，英镑

测验 请听报道并回答下列问题。

1. What is the September inflation figure used for? 

2. True or false: For people in work, faster price rises weaken the squeeze on living standards.

3. What are the main causes of inflation?

4. True or false: Cheaper sterling tends to raise the expense of imported goods.

答案 1. What is the September inflation figure used for?

The September inflation figure is used to calculate the annual increase in state pensions.

2. True or false: For people in work, faster price rises weaken the squeeze on living standards.

False. According to the article, for people in work, faster price rises intensify the squeeze on living standards, as average pay is increasing more slowly.

3. What are the main causes of inflation?

The increasing inflation is largely due to the impact of food prices, computer games and the cost of transport.

4. True or false: Cheaper sterling tends to raise the expense of imported goods.

True. According to the article, cheaper sterling tends to raise the cost of imported goods.

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