Fads are common in the United States because ________. A. Americans are foolish and vain B. Americans can afford to follow fads C. Americans want to see changes in their lives D. Americans are easily influenced by people from other countries 2. The difference between a fad and a trend is that ________. A. a fad lasts longer B. a fad is more important C. a trend lasts longer D. a trend will never change 3.The elderly woman in the TV advertisement became popular, and this example shows that ________. A. Americans like old people as well as young people B. Americans sometimes like to follow the lives of ordinary people C. Americans enjoy following the lives of famous people D. Americans pay a lot of attention to people with special abilities 4. The desire for money cannot explain fads in ________. A. language B. fashion C. furniture D. food 5. According to the text, fads are common in any country that ________. A. has a long history B. is in the West C. is famous for its fashion design D. is developed