I. U.S. consumer confidence jumped to a near 17-year high in October, with households _________ about the labor market and business _________ , which could underpin consumer spending and boost the economy.II. The services sector was the most _________ about business prospects in over three years with about 9 per cent of firms expecting more favourable business _________ in the October to March period.

I. U.S. consumer confidence jumped to a near 17-year high in October,

1.	I. U.S. consumer confidence jumped to a near 17-year high in October, with households _________ about the labor market and business _________ , which could underpin consumer spending and boost the economy.II. The services sector was the most _________ about business prospects in over three years with about 9 per cent of firms expecting more favourable business _________ in the October to March period.
A.	downtrodden environment
B.	vulnerable, situation
C.	regular, placid
D.	upbeat, conditions
E.	optimism, excellent
Answer» E. optimism, excellent