Passage Three
(22) Today's consumers want beautiful handcrafted objects to wear and to have for their home environment. They prefer something unique and they demand quality.  Craftsmen today are meeting thisdemand. People and homes are showing great change as more and more unique handcrafted items becomeavailable.
Handicrafts are big business. (23) No longer does a good craftsman have to work in a job he dislikes allday, and then try to create at night. He has earned his professional status. He is now a respected member ofsociety. Part of the fun of being a craftsman is meeting other craftsmen. They love to share their ideas and'materials and help others find markets for their work.
(24) Craftsmen have helped educate consumers to make wise choices. They help them become aware ofdesign and technique. They help them relate their choice to its intended use. They often involve consumers intrying the craft themselves.
 When a group of craftsmen expands to include more members, a small craft organization is formed. Suchan organization does a lot in training workshops in special media, crafts marketing techniques, crafts fairs andsales, festivals, TV appearances and demonstrations. (25) State art councils help sponsor local arts and craftsfestivals which draw crowds of tourist consumers. This boosts the local economy considerably because touristsnot only buy crafts, but they also use the restaurants and hotels and other services of the area.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.
预览四道题各选项，由decorations，creations，crafts和handicrafts等词可以推测，短文内容与手工艺品有关。
What does the speaker say about today's consumers?
B。短文开头提到，现在的消费者希望穿戴美丽的手工制品或用它们装点房屋，他们喜欢独特且高品质的东西。因此答案为B。