We could be sliding into an extraordinary recession unless we ( ) the economy immediately.

　　A.Tempt

　　B.stimulate

　　C.distract

　　D.inspire

　　【答案】B。“我们会面临极度萧条，除非即刻刺激经济”。B 项 stimulate the economy; A 项 tempt：引诱;C 项 distract：分散;D 项 inspire：激发、鼓舞。根据句意可知“刺激经济” 更搭配，故本题正确答案选 B。