An old man had been working for many years for a town. His job was to clear away natural waste from the pool water in the hills, which made up the lovely river flowing through the town nearby. Quietly and 36 , the old man guarded the hills, 37 the leaves and branches, and cleaned up the dirt that would have 38 and polluted the fresh flow of water . The town soon became a popular attraction for tourists. Elegant swans (天鹅) floated along the clear river and the view was so beautiful 39 words.
Years passed. One evening the town 40 met. As they reviewed the budget, one man’s 41____caught sight of the salary 42 being paid to the seldom seen keeper of the river. He asked , “Who is the old man? Why do we 43 to employ him? No one in town ever 44 him. For all we know, the strange keeper of the hills isn’t doing his job. His position isn’t 45 any longer.” Then they voted to 46 the man.
For several weeks, nothing changed….
By early autumn, the trees began to 47 their leaves. Small branches broke off and fell into the pools of the hills, 48 the flow of the shining water. One afternoon, someone noticed a slight yellowish-brown 49 in the river. A few days later, the water was much 50 . Within another week, an oily something covered some sections of the water along the banks, and a terrible 51 was soon sensed. Swans left and so did the 52 . The only thing that was now visiting the village was disease and sickness.
Quickly, the 53 town committee called a special meeting. Realizing their huge error in 54 , they rehired the old keeper of the river again, and within a few weeks, the river began to clear up. Swans and tourists came back again and new life returned to the small town in the Alps.
Never ignore the seeming smallness of a task, job or life. They may all make a 55 .
| 小题1: | | A．regularly | B．suddenly | C．naturally | D．actually |
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| 小题2: | | A．cut | B．burned | C．removed | D．selected |
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| 小题3: | | A．carried | B．poured | C．changed | D．blocked |
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| 小题4: | | A．beyond | B．with | C．in | D．after |
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| 小题5: | | A．office | B．association | C．department | D．committee |
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| 小题7: | | A．list | B．form | C．figure | D．account |
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| 小题8: | | A．promise | B．continue | C．stop | D．tend |
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| 小题9: | | A．visits | B．hires | C．tells | D．sees |
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| 小题10: | | A．powerful | B．important | C．necessary | D．suitable |
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| 小题11: | | A．find | B．fire | C．support | D．forgot |
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| 小题12: | | A．lose | B．miss | C．fall | D．grow |
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| 小题13: | | A．pulling | B．speeding | C．slowing | D．pushing |
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| 小题14: | | A．fish | B．color | C．flower | D．leaf |
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| 小题15: | | A．deeper | B．cooler | C．warmer | D．darker |
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| 小题16: | | A．sound | B．smell | C．wave | D．taste |
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| 小题17: | | A．managers | B．passengers | C．villagers | D．tourists |
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| 小题18: | | A．embarrassed | B．annoyed | C．discouraged | D．diappointed |
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| 小题19: | | A．arrangement | B．assignment | C．judgement | D．amusement |
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| 小题20: | | A．suggestion | B．difference | C．progress | D．decision |
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小题1:A
小题2:C
小题3:D
小题4:A
小题5:D
小题6:A
小题7:C
小题8:B
小题9:D
小题10:C
小题11:B
小题12:A
小题13:C
小题14:B
小题15:D
小题16:B
小题17:D
小题18:A
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文章讲述的是一个老人通过自己的日常工作让一个池塘非常的干净，环境非常好，野生物和游客也经常来，后来当地的委员会错误地解雇掉了这个老人，导致了环境的恶化，后来他们意识到了问题的所在，请回了老人，让环境又恢复了以往的美丽。
小题1:A 上下文，根据上文An old man had been working for many years for a town可知，他肯定是经常性的，默默无闻地守护着这座小山，去除一些树叶或者树枝，清理可能会阻塞或者污染河水的脏东西。
小题2:C 同上 remove意为移除，
小题3:D 同36，block意为阻挡
小题4:A 常用搭配，beyond words意为无法用言语表达，此处意为景色非常的美，让人找不出合适的词来形容。
小题5:D 上下文，根据后文可知这里指的是当地的管理委员门会面了，committee意为全体委员，根据后面的 they voted to也可以看出
小题6:A 上下文，根据后面的caught sight of 可知，是一个人的眼睛，看到了这个很少被看到的河流守护者的薪资。
小题7:C 同上，salary figure意为薪资
小题8:B 句意理解，为什么我们要继续雇用他，
小题9:D 上下文，根据上文的seldom seen keeper of the river可知，很少有人看到过他
小题10:C 上下文，根据上文的the strange keeper of the hills isn’t doing his job可知，他根本就没做什么事情，所以他的工作是不需要的，即C
小题11:B 上下文，根据上文可知，委员认为这个老人的工作是不需要的，因此他们投票决定辞掉这个老人。
小题12:A 上下文，根据上一句的By early autumn可知秋天树要开始落叶了，即lose leaves，或者leaves fall.
小题13:C 上下文，根据上文的 Small branches broke off and fell into the pools of the hills可知，树枝掉落到池塘了，导致水流变慢。
小题14:B 根据yellowish-brown可知，他们看到的是河里有点黄棕色
小题15:D 上下文，此处指的是上文降到的黄棕色变的越来越深了
小题16:B 上下文，根据上文的an oily something covered some sections of the water along the banks可知，水被阻挡在了一起，时间长了就会变质，发出难闻的味道
小题17:D 上下文，根据上文的The town soon became a popular attraction for tourists可知，有很多游客来参观，现在天鹅走了，游客也走了
小题18:A 上下文，根据上文可知，委员辞掉了那个老人，现在导致环境恶化，所以他们感到很尴尬。
小题19:C 句意理解，他们最大的问题是判断出现了问题。
小题20:B 词组搭配，make a difference意为有影响。 |
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Ronaldo Luiz Nazario de Lima was born on 22 September 1976 in a poor suburb of Rio de Janeiro. Like most of his childhood friends, Ronaldo began his soccer career playing barefoot in the streets of his neighborhood. At the age of 14, he joined SCristovo soccer club and only two years later became the star of Cruzeiro Belo Horizonte scoring a total of 58 goals in 60 matches and earning himself a reputation for his explosive pace and outstanding finishing skills. His goal-scoring record and unusual agility led him to be included in the Brazilian World Cup winning team the following year. After the World Cup, many top European football clubs were trying to sign him. Many people, including Brazilian football legend Pelé, referred to him as the most promising footballer of his generation.
Since his transfer to Dutch team PSV Eindhoven, Ronaldo’s biography is one of success after success. Two Copa América s, a UEFA Cup, a Dutch Cup, a Spanish League Cup, and two awards as best player in the world, all in the space of two years, are some of Ronaldo s impressive achievements. On arrival to Inter-Milan in 1997, Ronaldo became the idol of the local fans who refer to him as “il Fenomeno.”
Since the 98 World Cup he has suffered two serious knee injuries that have severely limited his appearances. Just when people began to wonder whether Ronaldo would be able to continue with his football career, he proved to the world that he still could play. In the World Cup held in Korea and Japan, the magical striker won the Golden Shoe award and tied Pelé"s Brazilian record for career World Cup goals with 12. He helped Brazil capture its fifth World Cup championship on June 30 with a 2-0 win over Germany. It was the third time that Ronaldo has ever played in the World Cup.
小题1:We can infer from the passage that Ronaldo _____________.| A．comes from a rich family | | B．began to play soccer at 14 | | C．won a total of 58 goals at 14 | | D．became a star of Cruzeriro Belo Horizonte in 1992 |
小题2:The meaning of the underlined word in Paragraph1 is similar to __________________.| A．a good reputation | B．outstanding quality | | C．quick moving | D．excellent skill |
小题3:From the passage we can conclude that Ronald participated in ____big international soccer matches in all. | A．eight | B．eleven | C．twelve | D．five |
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Diana Velez does everything with great effort---and at maximum speed．That 21 learning a new language，completing two certificates(证书) and opening a store．
When arriving in Canada in 2008，she set one 22 ：to have what she had back home in Colombia．“I didn’t want to 23 what I do，like those who come to a new country，”she said．“I 24 to open a store here in Canada but knew I had to 25 myself properly.”
Diana quickly realized that turning her dream of shop ownership in Canada a 26 meant going to school to get the 27 education and certification．“My experience of owning a shop and working as a designer in Colombia gave me 28 in my abilities，but I couldn’t speak the language and I had to 29 how to do things in Canada．It was like having to 30 all overagain，”said Diana．
31 ，she found just the help she needed for her re-launch (重新开张) 32 continuing education at George Brown College．She began taking 33 for both the Essential Skills in Fashion Certificate and the Image Consulting Certificate in May 2009． 34 Diana met with the language barrier(困难)，she was always going 35 while at college．
By the end of October 2009, she had completed all certificate requirements．Within two years after her 36 in Canada，Diana at last achieved her 37 goal when her new store opened its doors in Toronto’s Sheppard Centre．She was on the fast-track to 38 ．
Looking back，Diana，a fashion(时装)designer， 39 her achievements to the goal she set，the education she received from the college，and 40 ，the efforts she made．Now Diana is very happy doing what she is doing．
| 小题1: | | A．requires | B．encourages | C．includes | D．advises |
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| 小题2: | | A．goal | B．memory | C．choice | D．problem |
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| 小题3: | | A．continue | B．choose | C．change | D．lose |
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| 小题4: | | A．demanded | B．decided | C．agreed | D．hesitated |
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| 小题5: | | A．teach | B．prepare | C．enjoy | D．persuade |
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| 小题6: | | A．reality | B．fact | C．challenge | D．wonder |
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| 小题7: | | A．physical | B．private | C．primary | D．necessary |
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| 小题8: | | A．pressure | B．judgment | C．influence | D．confidence |
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| 小题9: | | A．put away | B．depend on | C．learn about | D．look into |
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| 小题10: | | A．advance | B．start | C．suffer | D．work |
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| 小题11: | | A．Naturally | B．Gradually | C．Luckily | D．Clearly |
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| 小题12: | | A．through | B．for | C．before | D．with |
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| 小题13: | | A．notes | B．responsibilities | C．chances | D．courses |
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| 小题14: | | A．Though | B．As | C．Since | D．Once |
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| 小题15: | | A．around | B．back | C．ahead | D．out |
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| 小题16: | | A．adventure | B．arrival | C．performance | D．journey |
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| 小题17: | | A．original | B．common | C．another | D．distant |
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| 小题18: | | A．success | B．wealth | C．glory | D．happiness |
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| 小题19: | | A．adds | B．connects | C．devotes | D．owes |
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| 小题20: | | A．after all | B．above all | C．at least | D．at first |
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John, an academically(学术上) excellent young man, went to apply for a management position in a big company. The director did the last 26 .
The director asked, “Who paid for your school fees?” John answered, “My 27 did. When I was young, my father 28 .” Then he continued, “ 29 was your mother?” John answered, “My mother worked as a 30 cleaner.” Hearing this, the director asked John to 31 his hands. John reached out his hands that were 32 and perfect. The director said, “I have a 33 . When you go home, clean your mother’s hands and see me tomorrow.”
John felt 34 but did it. His tears fell 35 he cleaned his mother’s hands. He noticed for the first time that her hands were so 36 . Also John 37 that it was this pair of hands that washed clothes every day to 38 him. After cleaning his mother’s hands, John 39 washed all the remaining clothes for her.
Next day, John went to the director’s office. Tears in eyes, John was asked to 40 his feelings. “Now I know what is 41 .Without my mother, there wouldn’t be the 42 me today. By helping my mother, I see how 43 it is to get something done. I have also come to know the value of family relationship.”
The director smiled, “This is what I am 44 . I want a person who can appreciate the help of others, a person who knows the sufferings of others and a person who 45 put money as his only goal in life. You are hired.”
| 小题1: | | A．farewell(再见) | B．job | C．interview | D．try |
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| 小题2: | | A．tutors(家庭教师) | B．father | C．parents | D．mother |
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| 小题3: | | A．died away | B．died | C．died out | D．passed by |
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| 小题5: | | A．carpet | B．floor | C．clothes | D．window |
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| 小题6: | | A．turn | B．show | C．wave | D．shake |
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| 小题7: | | A．clumsy | B．dirty | C．strong | D．smooth |
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| 小题8: | | A．request | B．question | C．wish | D．choice |
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| 小题9: | | A．embarrassed | B．frightened | C．confused(困惑的) | D．inspired |
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| 小题10: | | A．before | B．as | C．since | D．until |
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| 小题11: | | A．slim | B．warm | C．soft | D．rough |
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| 小题12: | | A．realized | B．believed | C．insisted | D．wondered |
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| 小题13: | | A．sacrifice(牺牲;) | B．serve | C．satisfy | D．support |
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| 小题14: | | A．modestly | B．secretly | C．quietly | D．gently |
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| 小题15: | | A．improve | B．describe | C．awaken | D．hide |
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| 小题16: | | A．appreciation | B．cooperation | C．qualification(资格) | D．communication |
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| 小题17: | | A．wealthy | B．famous | C．successful | D．humorous |
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| 小题18: | | A．firm | B．exciting | C．crazy | D．tough |
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| 小题19: | | A．looking through | B．looking for | C．looking at | D．looking into |
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| 小题20: | | A．shan’t | B．needn’t | C．won’t | D．can’t |
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Mr. Glen is a millionaire. Five years ago, after returning from abroad to his motherland, he 16 his small company. Speaking of success, Glen often tells us a story about his extra expensive “school” fee. He always 17 his success to it.
At that time, Glen, who already got a Ph.D. degree, 18 to return to the homeland, starting a company. Before leaving, he bought a Rolex watch with the 19 made through years of work after school and the scholarships. At the airport he had to accept the 20 customs check. The watch on his wrist was also demanded to be taken down for 21 . Glen knew that carrying the specific goods out had to pay the tax, and he worried about paying 22 for his watch. So when he was checked, he told a lie that his watch was a 23 fake. When he was 24 of his “smarts”, immediately, in the presence of Glen, the officers hit the watch, 25 cost nearly 100,000, into pieces 26 hearing Glen’s words. Glen was 27 before he understood why, he was taken to the office to be examined 28 . For many times of entry-exit 29 he knew that only those people in the “blacklist” would “enjoy” this special treatment. The officers looked over everything carefully in the box, and 30 him no matter what time of entry and exit he must accept the check and if 31 reusing and carrying fake and shoddy goods, he would be 32 according to law! Suddenly, his face turned red, and he had nothing in mind after boarding the plane for long.
After returning to the homeland, he often told the story to his family, and his employees, too. He said that this made a deep 33 on him, because the additional high “school” fee that he had ever paid made him realize the value of 34 , which he would remember as the 35 of his success forever.
| 小题1: | | A．set up | B．took up | C．went up | D．picked up |
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| 小题2: | | A．honors | B．mentions | C．brings | D．owes |
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| 小题3: | | A．decided | B．refused | C．objected | D．asked |
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| 小题4: | | A．books | B．things | C．savings | D．pounds |
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| 小题5: | | A．ordinary | B．routine | C．regular | D．common |
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| 小题6: | | A．look | B．inspection | C．test | D．experiment |
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| 小题7: | | A．one | B．it | C．them | D．these |
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| 小题8: | | A．priceless | B．useful | C．worthless | D．valuable |
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| 小题9: | | A．afraid | B．proud | C．ashamed | D．hard |
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| 小题10: | | A．that | B．what | C．as | D．which |
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| 小题12: | | A．disappointed | B．delighted | C．amazed | D．satisfied |
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| 小题13: | | A．strictly | B．quietly | C．quickly | D．curiously |
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| 小题14: | | A．conditions | B．experiences | C．experiments | D．chances |
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| 小题15: | | A．stopped | B．hoped | C．warned | D．urged |
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| 小题16: | | A．came out | B．found out | C．sent out | D．set out |
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| 小题17: | | A．hit | B．blamed | C．praised | D．charged |
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| 小题18: | | A．expression | B．idea | C．thought | D．impression |
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| 小题19: | | A．honesty | B．lies | C．goods | D．bravery |
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| 小题20: | | A．secret | B．lesson | C．choice | D．Belief |
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I went to my favorite restaurant one evening to have supper. I knew the owner very well. 1 I was waiting for the soup to arrive, I looked around to see if I knew anyone in the restaurant. It was 2 that I noticed a man sitting at the corner table 3 watching in my direction, as if he knew me. The man had a newspaper open 4 him, which he was 5 to read, though all the while I could see that he was keeping an eye on me. When the waiter brought the soup, the man was clearly 6 by the familiar way in which the waiter and I talked to each other. He became even more puzzled as time went on and it grew more and more obvious that I was well 7 in the restaurant. In the end he got up and went to the kitchen. After a few minutes he came 8 again, paid his bill and left without 9 looking in my direction.
When I finished and was 10 to pay my bill, I called the owner over and 11 him what the man had wanted. The owner at 12 didn’t want to tell me. I 13 “ Well”, he said “ that man was a detective.” “ 14 ?” I said, much surprised. “ he followed you here because he 15 you were the man he was looking for,” the owner said. “ He showed me a photo of the 16 man. He certainly looked 17 you! Of course since we know you here. I was able to make him 18 that he had made a mistake.” “ It’s 19 I came to a restaurant where I’m where I’m known,” I said, “ otherwise I 20 have been taken to police station!”
| 小题1: | | A．While | B．After | C．Before | D．Until |
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| 小题2: | | A．time | B．then | C．here | D．there |
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| 小题3: | | A．began | B．enjoyed | C．kept | D．stopped |
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| 小题4: | | A．behind | B．over | C．in front of | D．beside |
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| 小题5: | | A．pretending | B．seen | C．prepared | D．hold |
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| 小题6: | | A．frightened | B．surprised | C．puzzled | D．pleased |
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| 小题7: | | A．treated | B．welcomed | C．received | D．known |
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| 小题9: | | A．another | B．all | C．any | D．each |
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| 小题10: | | A．able | B．about | C．willing | D．anxious |
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| 小题11: | | A．told | B．showed | C．asked | D．gave |
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| 小题12: | | A．last | B．first | C．least | D．once |
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| 小题13: | | A．insisted | B．apologized | C．wondered | D．regretted |
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| 小题14: | | A．Certainly | B．Really | C．Why | D．How |
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| 小题15: | | A．knew | B．found | C．explain | D．thought |
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| 小题16: | | A．strange | B．famous | C．wanted | D．curious |
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| 小题18: | | A．believe | B．agree | C．remember | D．learn |
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| 小题19: | | A．necessary | B．funny | C．lucky | D．clear |
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