广播电视英语短句 第 353 课：最新预测-1

The National Association for Business Economics has its latest predictions for the American economy. 全美企业经济学家协会提出了美国经济的最新预测。

Most of the forty-five business economists questioned said they expect the recession to end in the second half of the year. 被询问的45位企业经济学家，其中大部分人说，他们预计衰退将于今年下半年结束。

But they also expect a slower-than-usual recovery. 但是，他们也预计比平常恢复缓慢。

Still, there were more signs this week that Americans are feeling better about the economy. 但是，本周出现更多的迹象，表明美国人对经济感觉好转。

The Conference Board said its consumer confidence index had its biggest jump in six years in May. 美国经济咨商局说，5月消费者信心指数上升是六年来最高。