“A” for Attitude
English was always my favorite subject. In my freshman year of high school, I could write a killer composition. In my second year, my teacher me to give spelling tests to the class. I had a time of my junior year. Mrs Alexander me to sit at her desk and take over the class when she had to leave the room. Only my senior English class was , as we had a teacher right out of college who expected work. Every student received a "C" or "D" grade the first quarter. But English was still my favorite subject.
I graduated from high school, early and had children. about my English, I often helped my kids with their English homework. And I wrote long articles and beautiful poetry as a columnist for a newspaper. Fifteen years later, I went to college, and because I had been an "A" student, I remained an "A" student. I up to my own expectations.
Yesterday, I my high school report cards when I was reading old papers. That bundle of report cards back the old days. I remembered sitting in my advisor"s office, explaining that I had always be at English, and recommending that I did not deserve a ""D" from that inexperienced teacher of my senior year. The advisor was but unable to change a(an) . Reading through my old report cards revealed something else too. I wanted to them or hide them. I was not an "A" student in high school English! Somehow, I had myself of this, when the grades clearly reflected an average student with an "A" or "B" but mostly "C” S.
Had I lived up to those grades and myself according to those letters, I would have never confidently sought my writing career. Had I my early grades instead of myself, I would have allowed my fear of failure to enthusiasm and damage my creativity. Instead, I my younger self as an "A" English student, except for that undeserved "D".
| 小题1: | | A．scolded | B．allowed | C．ordered | D．reminded |
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| 小题2: | | A．bad | B．complex | C．terrible | D．wonderful |
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| 小题3: | | A．approved | B．appointed | C．expected | D．urged |
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| 小题4: | | A．flexible | B．creative | C．disappointing | D．controversial |
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| 小题5: | | A．college-level | B．based | C．difficult | D．easy |
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| 小题6: | | A．married | B．worked | C．succeeded | D．progressed |
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| 小题7: | | A．Sad | B．Confident | C．Anxious | D．Curious |
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| 小题8: | | A．added | B．lived | C．grew | D．went |
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| 小题9: | | A．counted | B．remembered | C．approached | D．discovered |
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| 小题10: | | A．brought | B．turned | C．held | D．kept |
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| 小题11: | | A．nervous | B．good | C．poor | D．terrible |
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| 小题12: | | A．impolite | B．impatient | C．inexperienced | D．sympathetic |
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| 小题13: | | A．grade | B．figure | C．paper | D．entry |
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| 小题14: | | A．tear | B．fire | C．cry | D．escape |
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| 小题15: | | A．warned | B．reminded | C．informed | D．convinced |
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| 小题16: | | A．average | B．enthusiastic | C．outstanding | D．occasional |
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| 小题17: | | A．considered | B．denied | C．reflected | D．described |
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| 小题18: | | A．abandoned | B．given | C．believed in | D．doubted |
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| 小题19: | | A．change | B．risk | C．defeat | D．reminded |
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| 小题20: | | A．looked | B．viewed | C．sang | D．criticized |
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小题1:B
小题2:D
小题3:B
小题4:C
小题5:A
小题6:A
小题7:B
小题8:B
小题9:D
小题10:A
小题11:B
小题12:D
小题13:A
小题14:A
小题15:D
小题16:D
小题17:B
小题18:C
小题19:C
小题20:B |
试题分析：本文讲述了作者的小时候一直英语很好，但是到了高中英语没有以前那么好了，可是作者并没有因为分数而来评判自己的水平，相反，她一直认为自己很优秀，最终还成为了作家。
小题1:考查动词：A. scolded责备，B. allowed允许，C. ordered命令，D. reminded提醒，从后文Mrs. Alexander看，应该是我的老师允许我给班上进行一个拼写考试，故选B。
小题2:考查形容词：A. bad坏的，B. complex复杂的，C. terrible可怕的，D. wonderful精彩的，从上文的描写可知作者在低年级过了很好，选D。
小题3:考查动词： A. approved同意，批准，B. appointed约会，C. expected期待，D. urged强烈要求，句意：亚历山大老师，当她离开教室时指派我坐在她的位置上管理班级，故选B
小题4:考查形容词：A. flexible灵活的，B. creative有创造力的，C. disappointing令人失望的，D. controversial有争议的，从后文看作者的同学英语成绩都只得了C等或者是D等，所以此处作者应该是对高三的英语分数很失望，故选C。
小题5:考查形容词：A. college-level大学水平，B. based基础的，C. difficult困难的，D. easy容易的，从上文的：as we had a teacher right out of college可知刚刚大学毕业的老师期望他们有大学的水平，选A。
小题6:考查动词： A. married结婚，B. worked工作，C. succeeded成功，D. progressed前进，句意：我从大学毕业，很早就结婚了有了孩子，故选A。
小题7:考查形容词：A. Sad难过，B. Confident自信，C. Anxious焦虑，D. Curious好奇，从下文的：I often helped my kids with their English homework.可知作者对自己的英语很自信，选B。
小题8:考查动词： A. added 增加，B. lived生活，C. grew增加，D. went去，live up to one’s expectation达到某人的期望值，选B。
小题9:考查动词： A.counted 计算，B. remembered记得，C. approached接近，D. discovered发现，句意：昨天，我发现了我过去的成绩单，故选D。
小题10:考查动词： A. brought带来，B. turned 转身，C. held拿，保持，D. kept保存，从后文I remembered sitting in my advisor’s office可知那一成捆的成绩单将我带回到了过去，故选A。
小题11:考查形容词：A. nervous紧张的，B. good好的，C. poor差的，D. terrible可怕的，从下文的：recommending that I did not deserve a ""D" from that inexperienced teacher of my senior year.可知作者向辅导员说自己一直是擅长英语的，be good at擅长，选B。
小题12:考查形容词：A. impolite不礼貌的， B. impatient不耐心的，C. inexperienced没有经验的，D. sympathetic有同情心的，从下文的：but unable to change a(an) 48 ，可知我的辅导员是表示同情的，选D。
小题13:考查名词：A. grade分数，B. figure 数字，C. paper试卷，D. entry条目，从前面的句子：I did not deserve a “D” from that teacher of my senior year可知我的辅导员是表示同情的，但是不能够改动分数，故选A。
小题14:考查动词：A. tear撕掉，B. fire解雇，开火，C. cry哭，D. escape逃跑，从上文的：Reading through my old report cards revealed something else too.可知作者想把它们撕掉或藏起来，选A。
小题15:考查动词：A. warned警告，B. reminded提醒，C. informed通知，D. convinced使…相信，最后我让自己相信，偶尔得AB的学生实际上平均水平是C，convince sb of sth.使某人相信…，选D。
小题16:考查形容词： A. average 平均的，B. enthusiastic有热情的，C. outstanding杰出的，D. occasional偶然的，句意： 但是分数很明显的表明一个偶然是A或B的学生，他的平均水平往往是C等，故选D。
小题17:考查动词：A. considered考虑， B. denied否认，C. reflected反应，D. described描述，句意：如果我符合这些成绩或根据这些信否认自己的话，就不会自信的去寻求我的写作生涯，故B正确。
小题18:考查动词：A. abandoned放弃，B. given 给，C. believed in信任，D. doubted怀疑，.句意：如果我相信我早期的成绩，而没有能相信自己，那么我将会让失败的恐惧来战胜我的热情，毁坏我的创造力，选C。
小题19:考查动词：A. change改变，B. risk冒险，C. defeat击败，D. reminded提醒，和下文的：damage my creativity.可知是击败自己的热情，选C。
小题20:考查动词：A. looked看，B. viewed看待，C. sang唱歌，D. criticized批评，相反，我一直认为我自己是A等的学生，故选B。 |
核心考点
试题【“A” for Attitude English was always my favorite subject. In my freshman year of 】；主要考察你对
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[详细]举一反三
I did very badly at school. My headmaster thought I was and when I was 14 he said, “You’re never going to be but a failure.”
After five years of jobs, I fell in love with a very nice middle-class girl. It was the best that could have happened to me. I I wanted to do something positive (积极地) with my life because I wanted to prove to that what people said about me was . Especially her mother, who had said to me, “Let’s it, you’ve failed at everything you’ve ever done.” So I tried hard with my and went to college. My first novel while I was at college.
After college I taught during the in high schools and attended evening classes at London University, where I got a in history. I became a lecturer at a college and was thinking of that job to write full time I was offered a part-time job at Leeds University. I began to feel of myself — here was a working-class boy who’d school early, now teaching at the university.
My writing career (职业) took off when I discovered my own style. Now I’m rich and , have been on TV, and met lots of film stars. what does it mean? I wish all the people that have put me down had : “I believe in you. You’ll succeed.”
| 小题1: | | A．bright | B．simple | C．useless | D．hopeful |
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| 小题2: | | A．anything | B．something | C．everything | D．nothing |
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| 小题3: | | A．low | B．poor | C．good | D．useful |
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| 小题4: | | A．support | B．happiness | C．surprise | D．thing |
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| 小题5: | | A．agreed | B．decided | C．planned | D．told |
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| 小题7: | | A．wrong | B．right | C．stupid | D．faulty |
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| 小题8: | | A．see | B．know | C．face | D．understand |
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| 小题9: | | A．experiment | B．practice | C．writing | D．composition |
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| 小题10: | | A．came on | B．came in | C．came out | D．came back |
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| 小题11: | | A．day | B．night | C．month | D．year |
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| 小题12: | | A．graduation | B．pass | C．degree | D．success |
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| 小题13: | | A．giving in | B．giving back | C．giving out | D．giving up |
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| 小题15: | | A．shy | B．proud | C．happy | D．surprised |
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| 小题16: | | A．left | B．attended | C．changed | D．graduated |
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| 小题17: | | A．tired | B．calm | C．nervous | D．famous |
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| 小题18: | | A．And | B．But | C．However | D．Well |
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| 小题19: | | A．just | B．exactly | C．so | D．very |
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| 小题20: | | A．praised | B．said | C．answered | D．advised |
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When I was a child, I was shocked at the idea that my sisters could be my best friends. Now, I wouldn’t have it any other way. At the time, the idea of my two sisters being my closest friends seemed strange to me. We fought all the time over toys, food, attention, what to watch on television—you name it, and we quarreled about it at some point. How could my sisters be my best friends? They weren’t the same age as I. We all had our own friends in school.
My mother never let the three of us forget that sisters are lifelong friends. Her wish like most parents’ was to give us something that she never had. Growing up as an only child, she longed for (渴望) siblings. When she gave birth to three daughters, the fulfillment (实现) of her dream had only just begun. She had given each of us a gift and she wanted to make sure we did not take that gift for granted. She would frequently tell us how lucky we were. But there were other, more subtle (难以察觉的) ways that she encouraged us to grow closer. She never showed favoritism to one daughter over the other, as not to cause jealousy or bitterness between sisters. She constantly took us places together—skating, shopping and swimming, so that we developed common interests. And when we were teenagers, Mom always punished us equally, giving us yet another bonding (密切相连) experience.
We didn’t always get along beautifully and fought just like any other siblings. But somewhere in between Mom’s lectures, the family vacations and the shared memories, we realized that our mother was right. Today I share things with my sisters that I do with no one else. My sister Cindy and I ran the New York City Marathon together, side by side, even holding hands when we crossed the finish line. When my sister Karen got married, I was her maid of honor(伴娘). Cindy and I traveled through Europe together and even shared an apartment for two years. The three of us trust each other with our greatest secrets.
It was twenty-three years ago that my mother first asked me who my two best friends were. Today she doesn’t have to. She already knows.
小题1:As a child, the author was shocked at her mother’s idea because ________.| A．her sisters seemed strange to her | | B．her sisters didn’t like to be her friends | | C．none of the girls had their own friends | | D．they didn’t have much in common |
小题2:The underlined word “siblings” in the passage probably means _________.| A．sisters | B．parents | C．daughters | D．friends |
小题3:How did the author’s mother encourage her three daughters to grow closer？| A．She punished her daughter differently. | | B．She showed equal love to her daughters. | | C．She encouraged her daughters to do sports. | | D．She often took her daughters to many places. |
小题4:The best title of the passage could be ________.| A．The Greatest Gift | B．Mother’s Love | | C．Growing Experiences | D．Unforgettable Memories |
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There were a young couple who led a very happy life. The only thing they worried about was whether their would last forever.
One day, they heard a wise man had , who could solve all kinds of . So they visited him and told him their source of . The wise man told them, “ Travel around the and seek a couple who are happy. When finding such a couple , ask them for a piece of cloth from the man’s , then keep it with you, and you always remain happy.”
The couple began their . They visited many countries, cities, towns and villages didn’t find what they were looking for.
One day they a shepherd in the desert, who was grazing (放牧) his sheep when his wife and child came along. The shepherd his wife and gently patted the child. The wife laid a mat and they started to eat contentedly. The came to ask them, “ Are you the happiest couple?”
The shepherd and his wife replied, “ Nobody is unhappier than the king. ” The young couple immediately they were the happiest couple and a piece of the shepherd’s shirt. The shepherd said, “ If I give you a piece of cloth, I’ll be without any clothes since I just one”.
The young couple at once understood it was too to find perfect happiness anywhere in the world. They to the wise man and related all that had taken place.
The wise man laughed and said, “ Did you learn something from it?”
The young couple replied, “Yes, after this trip we have learnt in this world is perfectly happy. In order to be happy, we should be thankful and with whatever we have.”
| 小题1: | | A．life | B．happiness | C．business | D．health |
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| 小题2: | | A．agreed | B．died | C．disappeared | D．come |
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| 小题3: | | A．problems | B．fights | C．arguments | D．puzzles |
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| 小题4: | | A．joy | B．anger | C．worry | D．interest |
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| 小题5: | | A．town | B．city | C．country | D．world |
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| 小题6: | | A．perfectly | B．seldom | C．quickly | D．never |
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| 小题7: | | A．mat | B．shirt | C．coat | D．sweater |
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| 小题8: | | A．tradition | B．experiment | C．journey | D．conversation |
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| 小题10: | | A．called on | B．looked for | C．saw off | D．came across |
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| 小题11: | | A．followed | B．persuaded | C．greeted | D．praised |
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| 小题12: | | A．wife | B．child | C．couple | D．king |
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| 小题13: | | A．proved | B．realized | C．admitted | D．imagined |
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| 小题14: | | A．paid for | B．asked for | C．hoped for | D．cared for |
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| 小题15: | | A．kept | B．allowed | C．adjusted | D．left |
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| 小题17: | | A．difficult | B．convenient | C．expensive | D．important |
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| 小题18: | | A．shouted | B．returned | C．explained | D．applied |
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| 小题19: | | A．everybody | B．anybody | C．nobody | D．somebody |
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| 小题20: | | A．contented | B．upset | C．careful | D．greedy |
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I have forgotten the name of an old lady who was a customer on my paper route when I was a twelve-year-old boy back in 1954. Yet it seems like just yesterday that she taught me a lesson in forgiveness that I can only hope to pass on to someone else someday.
On a Saturday afternoon, a friend and I were throwing rocks onto the roof of the old lady"s house. I found a smooth rock and sent it. The stone headed straight for a small window on the old lady"s back door. At the sound of broken glass, we took off from the old lady"s yard.
I was too scared about getting caught that first night. However, a few days later when I was sure that I hadn"t been discovered, I started to feel guilty for her misfortune.
I decided to save my paper delivery money, and in three weeks I had the seven dollars that I thought would cover the cost of her window. I put the money in an envelope with a note explaining that I was sorry for breaking her window. Then I put the envelope through the letter slot in her door. My soul felt redeemed (救赎) and I couldn"t wait for the freedom of, once again, looking straight into the old lady"s eyes.
The next day, I. handed the old lady her paper. She thanked me for the paper and said, "Here, I have something for you. " It was a bag of cookies. I thanked her and ate the cookies as I continued my route.
After several cookies, I felt an envelope and pulled it out of the bag. When I opened the envelope, I was shocked. Inside was the seven dollars and a short note that said, “I"m proud of you. ”
小题1:What work did the author do at the age of 12?| A．Repairing roofs. | B．Collecting old papers. | | C．Picking rocks. | D．Delivering newspapers. |
小题2:Why did the author and his friend escape from the old lady"s yard?| A．They broke the old lady"s back door. | | B．They broke the old lady"s window. | | C．They heard the old lady shouting. | | D．They were seen by the old lady. |
小题3:What did the author do to make up for his mistake?| A．He gave the old lady papers for free. | | B．He saved some money to cover the cost. | | C．He apologized in the old lady"s presence. | | D．He bought cookies for the old lady. |
小题4:According to the passage, the old lady was a person who was .| A．strict | B．patient | C．generous | D．helpful |
小题5:What would be the best title for the passage?| A．Seven dollars | B．Being honest | C．A silly mistake | D．True forgiveness |
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I drove to a local supermarket the other day. My shopping list was and my wallet was light. Still, I needed to get a week’s worth of groceries for my family. I parked my car, looked down at my list, and hoped I could it all.
As I the door, I saw a man with kind eyes and a gentle . He said he was collecting for a local food bank that helped to the hungry in my area. He handed me a second shopping list of things they could use and asked me to if I could. I smiled back, took the and walked into the store. I really wanted to help, but wasn’t sure if I could this time.
I walked through the store, picking up vegetables, soup, spaghetti, bread, milk, cereal, macaroni, bananas, and a dozen other things. I slowly each item off my list until I was done. When I looked down at my full cart I again if I even had enough to pay for it all. Then, as I put my own list back into my pocket, I saw the food list under it. I smiled and decided to trust my heart.
With the food bank in mind, I went over and two of the biggest boxes of rice the store had and put them in my cart. It took six dollars out of my wallet to pay for them, my heart felt six times larger when I did. And when everything was , I had just enough to pay for it all.
It so little to make our world a better place. A few dollars can help to fill a child’s belly(肚子). A smile and hug can help to a hurting heart. An encouraging word can inspire someone else to live and to love. A random of kindness can change another’s day and life. It is up to us, . If we can a few dollars on rice , then we can share a love that will last forever.
| 小题1: | | A．short | B．long | C．frequent | D．heavy |
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| 小题2: | | A．offer | B．exchange | C．afford | D．accept |
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| 小题3: | | A．approached | B．painted | C．cleaned | D．left |
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| 小题4: | | A．attitude | B．manner | C．smile | D．anger |
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| 小题5: | | A．share | B．train | C．protect | D．feed |
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| 小题6: | | A．help | B．write | C．advertise | D．search |
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| 小题7: | | A．name | B．project | C．list | D．budget |
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| 小题8: | | A．signed | B．marked | C．rid | D．separated |
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| 小题9: | | A．wandered | B．wondered | C．fancied | D．amazed |
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| 小题10: | | A．store | B．cart | C．nutrition | D．bank |
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| 小题11: | | A．picked out | B．lifted up | C．picked up | D．folded up |
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| 小题12: | | A．other | B．others | C．more | D．another |
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| 小题14: | | A．ordered | B．totaled | C．replaced | D．packed |
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| 小题15: | | A．takes | B．spends | C．pays | D．wastes |
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| 小题16: | | A．hungry | B．adequate | C．anxious | D．full |
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| 小题17: | | A．cure | B．treat | C．heal | D．recover |
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| 小题18: | | A．ability | B．allowance | C．appreciation | D．act |
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| 小题19: | | A．although | B．though | C．yet | D．still |
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| 小题20: | | A．save | B．rescue | C．accumulate | D．reserve |
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