The tasty cream-filled golden sponge(海綿) cakes have been an American favorite for decades. These are just a few of the sugary treats made by the beloved Hostess brand. But after more than 80 years, Americans have to say goodbye to these iconic (標志性的) desserts. Early last week, Hostess announced it is going out of business.
"Many people have worked unbelievably long and hard to keep this from happening," said Hostess CEO Gregory F. Rayburn. "Hostess Brand has no other alternative than to begin the process of getting down and preparing for the sale of our iconic brands." Along with Twinkles (奶油蛋糕) and Wonder Bread, cupcakes and other sugary treats may disappear from the shelves.
In the past decade, Hostess has experienced difficulties with its management and high labor costs. The company had money troubles in the past, but this time there was no way to recover. Along with the loss of sugary treats comes the loss of nearly 20,000 jobs. Hostess fans hope that another company will buy out the Hostess.
The downfall of Hostess is due not just to the company's financial problems, but also to a changing America. Our country's tastes and lifestyles are not the same as they were eighty years ago. Americans have become more health-conscious, and they are demanding more healthful food products. As a manufacturer of high-calorie products, Hostess does not fit into this new way of life.
To make matters worse for Hostess, Americans do not eat as much bread as they once did. "More and more people are choosing one-dish meals," said Harry Balzar. "The tradition of bread as a side dish is going out." Americans are finding alternatives to their morning toast too. Instead they’re choosing quick snacks like yogurt and energy bars.
Will Twinkles become an image of a bygone(過去的) America? Hostess fans hope that it will secure its spot on supermarket shelves for years to come. We can only wait. And maybe eat fruit for dessert instead.
小題1: What caused Hostess to be in trouble in the last 10 years? (no more than 7 words)
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小題2: Can you list three disappearing sugary desserts by Hostess? (no more than 5 words)
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小題3:What makes Hostess's situation more severe? (no more than 9 words)
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小題4: What's the hope of Hostess fans about this spongy snack's future? (no more than 20 words)
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小題1:Its management and high labor costs.
小題2:Twinkles, Wonder Bread and cupcakes.
小題3: The decrease of the tradition of eating bread.
小題4:They hope another company will buy out Hostess and it will exist on supermarket shelves for years to come.

試題分析：文章介紹了美國著名的甜點公司Hostess將會在市場消失的事情，分析了原因和前景。
小題1:細節(jié)題：從第三段的句子：In the past decade, Hostess has experienced difficulties with its management and high labor costs.可知Hostess因為管理不善和勞動力成本的增加，經(jīng)歷了困難時期： Its management and high labor costs.
小題2:細節(jié)題：從第二段的句子：Along with Twinkles (奶油蛋糕) and Wonder Bread, cupcakes and other sugary treats may disappear from the shelves.可知答案是 Twinkles, Wonder Bread and cupcakes.
小題3:細節(jié)題：從第五段的句子：To make matters worse for Hostess, Americans do not eat as much bread as they once did.可知美國人吃面包的傳統(tǒng)在減少：The decrease of the tradition of eating bread.
小題4:細節(jié)題：從最后一段的句子：Hostess fans hope that it will secure its spot on supermarket shelves for years to come.可知Hostess的粉絲們希望它們還會在超市的貨架上。 They hope another company will buy out Hostess and it will exist on supermarket shelves for years to come.
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