A teacher teaching Maths to seven-year-old Laiq asked him, " If I give you one apple and one apple and one apple, how many apples will you have?"
Within a few seconds Laiq 31 confidently, " Four!"
The confused teacher was expecting a（n） 32 correct answer, three．She was disappointed． "Maybe the child did not listen 33 " she thought． She 34 , "Laiq, listen carefully． If I give you one apple and one apple and one apple, how many apples will you have?"
Laiq had seen the 35 on his teacher" s face． He 36 again on his fingers． But within him he was also 37 the answer that would make the teacher happy． This time hesitatingly he replied, "Four． "
The disappointment stayed on the teacher" s face． Suddenly she 38 that Laiq liked strawberries．She thought maybe he didn’t like apples and that was why he couldn’t answer the question．This time with an excitement in her 39 she asked, " If I give you one strawberry and one strawberry and one strawberry, then how many you will have?"
Seeing the teacher 40 , young Laiq calculated on his fingers again． There was no pressure on him, but a little on the teacher． She wanted her new 41 to succeed． 42 a hesitating smile young Laiq replied, "Three?"
The teacher now had a 43 smile． Her approach had succeeded． She wanted to 44 herself．But one last thing remained． 45 she asked him, "Now if I give you one apple and one apple and one more apple how many will you have?"
Confidently Laiq answered, "Four!" The teacher was 46 "How Laiq, how?" she demanded in a little annoyed voice．
In a voice that was 47 and hesitating young Laiq replied, " Because I already have one 48 in my bag． "
The story tells us: 49 someone gives you an answer that is 50 from what you expect, don" t think they are wrong． There shall be an angle that you may not have thought about yet．
| 小题1: | | A．told | B．added | C．replied | D．wrote |
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| 小题2: | | A．worthless | B．effortless | C．careless | D．selfless |
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| 小题3: | | A．possibly | B．actively | C．properly | D．strictly |
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| 小题4: | | A．repeated | B．ordered | C．whispered | D．complained |
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| 小题5: | | A．satisfaction | B．disappointment | C．punishment | D．determination |
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| 小题6: | | A．recognized | B．discovered | C．calculated | D．insisted |
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| 小题7: | | A．searching for | B．waiting for | C．arguing about | D．talking about |
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| 小题8: | | A．decided | B．noticed | C．expressed | D．remembered |
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| 小题9: | | A．eyes | B．hands | C．mouth | D．nose |
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| 小题10: | | A．sad | B．happy | C．pitiful | D．lovely |
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| 小题11: | | A．invention | B．system | C．reform | D．approach |
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| 小题13: | | A．victorious | B．precious | C．lasting | D．appealing |
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| 小题14: | | A．thank | B．congratulate | C．help | D．enjoy |
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| 小题15: | | A．Above all | B．In vain | C．On purpose | D．Once again |
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| 小题16: | | A．astonished | B．concerned | C．amused | D．relaxed |
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| 小题18: | | A．strawberry | B．apple | C．coin | D．box |
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| 小题19: | | A．Before | B．After | C．Until | D．When |
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| 小题20: | | A．absent | B．free | C．different | D．safe |
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小题1:C
小题2:B
小题3:C
小题4:A
小题5:B
小题6:C
小题7:A
小题8:D
小题9:A
小题10:B
小题11:D
小题12:C
小题13:A
小题14:B
小题15:D
小题16:A
小题17:B
小题18:B
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试题分析：文章大意：文章通过老师让男孩数苹果的故事，说明当别人的答案与你所期望的答案不一样时，千万不要武断地认定那就是错的，因为别人的立场和角度不一定与你相同，其中也可能存在你并不了解的内情。
小题1:考查动词：A． told告诉，B． added增加，C． replied回答，D． wrote写，上文是A teacher teaching Maths to seven-year-old Laiq asked him 老师在问男孩苹果的数量，后面是：过了一会，男孩自信的回答，选C
小题2:考查形容词：A． worthless一文不值的，B． effortless容易的，不费力气的，C． careless粗心的，D． selfless自私的，从后面的句子：She was disappointed，可知这个问题很简单，不需要费力气，老师面露失望神色，她原本期望里奇能脱口而出那个正确答案——“三”个，选B
小题3:考查副词：A． possibly可能，B． actively积极地，C． properly合适地，D． strictly严格地，从后面的"Laiq, listen carefully．可知老师认为或许是孩子没有听清楚吧。选C
小题4:考查动词：A． repeated重复，B． ordered 命令，预定，Cwhispered低语，耳语，D． complained抱怨，从问题看If I give you one apple and one apple and one apple, how many apples will you have?" 老师是重复了上面的问题，选A
小题5:考查名词：A． satisfaction满意，B． disappointment失望，C． punishment 惩罚，D． determination决心，从前面的She was disappointed．可知男孩看见老师脸上失望的表情，选B
小题6:考查动词：A． recognized认出，B． discovered发现，C． calculated计算，D． insisted坚持，从on his fingers可知男孩是用手指计算，后面的句子：young Laiq calculated on his fingers again也是暗示，选 C
小题7:考查动词短语：A． searching for 寻找，B． waiting for等待，C． arguing about争论，D． talking about谈论，用searching for符合当时的情境：这次他掰着手指数得格外认真，在心里默默寻找那个会让老师满意的答案。选A
小题8:考查动词：A． decided决定，B． noticed 注意到，C． expressed表达， D． remembered记住，前面老师一直是用苹果向男孩提问，这次老师想起男孩喜欢吃草莓，选D
小题9:考查名词：A． eyes眼睛，B． hands手，C． mouth嘴，D． nose鼻子，几个选项只有眼睛里面可以看出兴奋的情绪，选A
小题10:考查形容词：A． sad悲伤的，B． happy快乐的，C． pitiful同情的，D． lovely可爱的，从前面的句子：This time with an excitement in her 39 可知是看见老师高兴了，选B
小题11:考查名词：A． invention 发明，B． system系统，C． reform改革，D． approach方法，前面老师一直是用苹果向男孩提问，这次老师想起男孩喜欢吃草莓，可知老师是用了新的方法，后面也提到了Her approach had succeeded．选D
小题12:考查介词：A． On在…上面，B． In在…里面，C． With和…一起，有着，D． By通过，这里指里奇带着迟疑的表情，微笑着答道：“三颗”。选C
小题13:考查形容词：A． victorious胜利的，B． precious珍贵的，C． lasting持久的， D． appealing吸引人的，男孩的答案终于对了，说明老师的方法对了，老师带着胜利的表情，选A
小题14:考查动词：A． thank感谢，B． congratulate 祝贺，C． help帮助，D． enjoy享受，congratulate oneself感到庆幸，符合当时的情境，老师庆幸自己用了这个方法，选B
小题15:考查词组：A． Above all最重要的是，B． In vain徒劳地，C． On purpose故意地，D． Once again再一次，前面老师已经问过两次苹果的问题，这里是再一次询问，选D
小题16:考查形容词：A． astonished惊讶的，B． concerned担心的，关心的，C． amused感到好笑的，D． relaxed放松的，从后面老师的话， "How Laiq, how?" she demanded in a little annoyed voice．可知老师很惊讶：为什么草莓能算起来看，苹果就不能呢？选A
小题17:考查形容词：A． high高的，B． low低的，C． easy容易的，D． clear清楚的，修饰声音应该用high或low，而后面的hesitating young Laiq replied,可以看出男孩的声音是低的，选B
小题18:考查名词：A． strawberry草莓，B． apple苹果，C． coin硬币，D． box盒子，现在我们知道男孩为什么会算错了，因为他已经有个苹果了，选B
小题19:考查连词：A． Before在…前面，B． After 在…后面，C． Until直到，D． When当…时候，when引导时间状语从句，当有人的回答和你预料的不一样的时候，选D
小题20:考查形容词：A． absent缺席，B． free自由，C． different 不同，D． safe安全，这篇文章中老师问的问题明显答案是3个，但是男孩的答案和他的不一样，选C |
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It"s common for parents to feel emotional when the moment comes for their child to leave home and go to university. Even parents who don"t speak about the event are likely to feel a sense of sadness because it’s the end of an era where you and your family were at the centre of your child"s world. As a parent you’ll probably continue to support your child in different ways, but the main job of raising your child is over. It"s a huge change for everyone involved.
There are a few things that you can do to make the transition easier. Plan carefully for your child"s departure and think about how you can help. Many parents take their child to university for the first time. If you decide to do that, be ready to feel a real wrench when the time comes to say goodbye. Your child will probably be as nervous as you are about the moment when you finally say goodbye – but that might not show!
Be positive and cheerful about the choice your child has made to continue studying, and plan to leave once you"ve unpacked the car and looked around your child"s new living accommodations. If you can, save your tears for the car – you"ll make things easier on your child and yourself.
The more you"ve invested in being a parent, the more you"ll feel a sense of loss, so the sadness you feel now is a sign that you"ve been a good mom or dad. Remind yourself that parenting is all about raising an independent and confident child who functions well without you. If your child quickly settles and starts enjoying himself, you should congratulate yourself.
It"s also only fair to allow yourself some time to grieve(悲痛). Don"t expect to pick yourself up and move on straight away. But you may decide to find a hobby or sport to fill your extra time. Perhaps you"ve always wanted to learn a new language, go to yoga classes or take up swimming. You may decide to spend more time with family and close friends, who are likely to be feeling the absence of your child as well.
Agree on the best approach to staying in touch before your child leaves, and stick to your agreement. Try not to panic if your child doesn"t respond immediately – remember, they"re starting a new and busy life.
小题1:Why do parents feel sad when their child leaves home for college?| A．Because the absence of their child makes them feel lonely. | | B．Because their children will start a new life in college. | | C．Because it means the end of love between parents and their child. | | D．Because they are no longer the main focus of their children’s life. |
小题2:The underlined word “wrench” in Paragraph 2 means a feeling of ________.| A．sorrow | B．regret | C．anger | D．love |
小题3:What does good parenting consist of?| A．Supporting your child in different ways all the time. | | B．Congratulating yourself when your child goes to college. | | C．Preparing your child to stand on their own feet in the future. | | D．Investing as much as possible in the growth of your child. |
小题4:What’s NOT advised as the way to recover from your child’s departure?| A．Developing a new hobby or sport | | B．Learning a new language. | | C．Spending more time with close friends | | D．Staying in touch with your child. |
小题5:What would be an appropriate title for the whole passage?| A．Staying in Touch with Your Child | | B．Preparing to Say Goodbye to Your Child | | C．Dealing with Your Child Leaving Home for University | | D．Life after Your Child Has Left Home for University |
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As a young girl growing up in rural Alabama, I never understood why my mom spent so much time baking. And she always made my brother and me 36 her. A whole day every other week was devoted to making bread. It always made our small arms tired.
Despite our best efforts, the flour dust always went everywhere. I 37 to be outside with my playmates, and never 38 my mom’s desire for quality family time with her children, at least when it came to spending it in the 39 . Years have gone by, and I have become a mother myself. I prefer to leave most of the cooking to my husband and he loves it. He’s quite 40 at doing it, too.
On one occasion my husband was 41 dinner, and I was at the kitchen table going through the day’s mail when our little son, Cody, asked if he could help 42 . My husband said yes, and I sat there amused, watching them.
“What are you doing?” I asked.
“Helping dad cook.” he replied with a big 43 on his face. I thought back to those 44 when my mom asked me to help her bake bread, and I was 45 , but obeyed. Perhaps she was trying to create something more than just fresh bread—maybe a few lasting 46 .
As I watched Cody do it with all his attention, I realized that he had 47 a lasting moment for me, a moment filled with a deep sense of family. I wanted to hold the moment and make it longer, and appreciate the memories my mom had given me years ago in her kitchen.
| 小题1: | | A．copy | B．help | C．notice | D．admire |
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| 小题2: | | A．improved | B．encouraged | C．longed | D．blamed |
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| 小题3: | | A．wondered | B．appreciat | C．judged | D．challenged |
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| 小题4: | | A．kitchen | B．restaurant | C．bedroom | D．school |
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| 小题5: | | A．unhappy | B．weak | C．astonished | D．skilled |
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| 小题6: | | A．preparing | B．choosing | C．making | D．having |
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| 小题7: | | A．play | B．work | C．cook | D．make |
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| 小题8: | | A．get uptear | B．surprise | C．smile | D．mark |
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| 小题9: | | A．dreams | B．time | C．mysteries | D．accidents |
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| 小题10: | | A．excited | B．regretful | C．confident | D．unwilling |
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| 小题11: | | A．memories | B．choices | C．opportunities | D．goals |
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| 小题12: | | A．continued | B．created | C．failed | D．served |
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"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me."
You probably heard those lines in grammar school, but do you really agree that harsh (严厉的) or negative words do not harm us? Words have power. Surely we all have had our feelings hurt by something someone said.
We may not say words to hurt others, but the way we interpret (解释) them and how we say them may cause great harm. Here’s an example:
An ancient king dreamed all his teeth had fallen out. He sent for a wise man to explain his dream to him: the dream means that all your relatives will die and you will be left alone!
The king was very angry and threw the interpreter into prison. He then sent for another interpreter who said, "Congratulations! King! You will live many more years. In fact, you will survive all your relatives. Long Live the King!"
Both interpreters gave the same interpretation, but there was a huge difference in the way they said it.
Our speech must be understood by those who hear our words, but the way we say things and the intention behind them have as much power as the words themselves. Words can cause anger or appreciation. Which would you rather receive?
People who say harsh and negative things may not mean to harm, but have you ever known anyone who is a naysayer? They often look at the dark sides of things. They always see the glass as half empty rather than half full. How do you feel when you are around this type of person? Remember words have power. Use them wisely.
小题1:The author mentions the story of the ancient king to show that _____.| A．one dream sometimes has different explanations | | B．good words can bring good luck to people | | C．people should be careful when talking to a king | | D．different ways of saying things have different effects |
小题2:The underlined word "naysayer" in the last paragraph refers to a person who always _____.| A．has a negative attitude | B．likes to be praised | | C．talks big | D．likes to repeat what others say |
小题3:According to the text, how can people understand each other better?| A．By sharing different life experiences | | B．By accepting different habits. | | C．By properly using words | | D．By recognizing different values. |
小题4:The author wrote the last paragraph to ______.| A．show how the dark sides of things affect people | | B．advise people to see and say things positively | | C．show how harsh and negative words hurt people | | D．advise people to stay away from negative people |
小题5:The passage mainly talks about ______.| A．the power of words | B．the cruelty of the king | | C．how to understand others | D．how to build good relationships |
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阅读下面短文，撑握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I had a friend who visited me from out of town and I wanted to show him the CN Tower. It was one of the tallest structures on the earth. So I thought it would offer a (n) 36 sight.
We were standing in line for 45minutes to enjoy the 37 up to the watch point. When we got there, we went around the 38 of the tower and saw the hard wire fence 39 to the structure serving as a barrier. We went back inside to look for the glass floor that provided a direct view 40 . As soon as both of us 41 , we stopped before walking onto it. We found that our legs began to 42 . I stopped for a minute 你 who have stood on it before.”I began to 46 that step onto the glass floor. I didn’t look down — 47 not for a few minutes.
I walked on the 48 and looked around and thought about how 49 the experience was. I even found myself jumping up and down. There was no 50 , and it was certainly an illusion.
I considered how many things in our lives we 51 and exactly how many of them are actually illusions. I thought about all the things we 52 ourselves from doing because we have 53 ourselves into thinking there’s risk. I thought about all the things that I still have yet to do that appeared 54 . I was glad to discover that although fear isn’t a stranger to me, my desire to live a life without 55 has a much stronger pull.
| 小题1: | | A．expressive | B．impressive | C．frightening | D．beneficial |
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| 小题2: | | A．bus | B．ladder | C．car | D．elevator |
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| 小题3: | | A．outside | B．top | C．center | D．surface |
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| 小题4: | | A．connected | B．surrounded | C．referred | D．combined |
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| 小题6: | | A．understood | B．approached | C．talked | D．returned |
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| 小题7: | | A．wave | B．move | C．tremble | D．wander |
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| 小题8: | | A．look over | B．think over | C．look up | D．think up |
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| 小题9: | | A．tighter | B．taller | C．weaker | D．stronger |
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| 小题10: | | A．happily | B．simply | C．greatly | D．relatively |
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| 小题11: | | A．take | B．choose | C．decide | D．pick |
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| 小题12: | | A．at most | B．at least | C．at last | D．at best |
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| 小题13: | | A．fence | B．floor | C．edge | D．tower |
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| 小题14: | | A．grateful | B．useful | C．wonderful | D．helpful |
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| 小题15: | | A．death | B．warn | C．trouble | D．danger |
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| 小题16: | | A．handle | B．ignore | C．fear | D．hide |
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| 小题17: | | A．block | B．protect | C．help | D．separate |
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| 小题18: | | A．forced | B．advised | C．entered | D．led |
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| 小题19: | | A．amazing | B．worrying | C．exciting | D．interesting |
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| 小题20: | | A．cost | B．doubt | C．regret | D．waste |
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School was over and I was both mentally and physically tired. I sat at the very front of the bus because of 11 to get home. Sitting at the front makes you 12 out like a shiny coin in a pile of dull pennies.
Janie, the driver, tries to break the uncomfortable atmosphere by striking the match of 13 .
I try to mind my manners and 14 listen, but usually I am too busy thinking about my day. On this day, 15, her conversation was worth listening to.
“My father’s sick, ”she said to no one in 16 . 1 could see the anxiety and fear in her eyes. With a sudden change of attitude and interest, I asked, “What’s wrong with him?”
With her eyes wet and her voice tight fighting against the tears, she 17, “Heart trouble.” Her eyes 18 as she continued. “I’ve already lost my mum, so I don’t think I can 19 losing him.”
I couldn’t react. I was 20 . My heart ached for her. I sat on the old, smelly seat thinking of the great 21 my own mother was thrown into when my father died.
I saw how hard it was, 22 still is, for her. I wouldn’t like anyone to go 23 that.
Suddenly I realized Janie wasn’t only a bus driver. That was just her job. She had a 24 world of family and concerns too. I had never thought of her as anything but a driver.
I suddenly felt very25. I realized I had only thought of people as 26 as what their purposes were in my life. I paid no attention to Janie because she was a bus driver. I had judged her by her job and just considered her 27.
For all I know, I’m just another person in 28 else’s world, and may not even be important. I 29 not have been so selfish and self-centred. Everyone has places to go to, people to see and appointments to 30 . Understanding people is an art.
| 小题1: | | A．determination | B．decision | C．attempt | D．anxiety |
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| 小题2: | | A．make | B．think | C．stand | D．find |
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| 小题3: | | A．topic | B．conversation | C．discussion | D．message |
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| 小题4: | | A．devotedly | B．carelessly | C．sincerely | D．politely |
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| 小题5: | | A．therefore | B．thus | C．otherwise | D．however |
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| 小题6: | | A．common | B．silence | C．particular | D．surprise |
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| 小题7: | | A．informed | B．reminded | C．announced | D．responded |
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| 小题8: | | A．lowered | B．closed | C．widened | D．opened |
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| 小题9: | | A．mind | B．regret | C．bear | D．miss |
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| 小题10: | | A．angry | B．shocked | C．curious | D．interested |
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| 小题11: | | A．pain | B．pity | C．disappointment | D．mercy |
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| 小题13: | | A．over | B．round | C．through | D．without |
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| 小题14: | | A．dark | B．narrow | C．whole | D．bright |
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| 小题15: | | A．confused | B．selfish | C．worried | D．sad |
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| 小题17: | | A．unfit | B．unselfish | C．unnecessary | D．unimportant |
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| 小题18: | | A．someone | B．anyone | C．no one | D．everyone |
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| 小题19: | | A．might | B．must | C．need | D．should |
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| 小题20: | | A．stay | B．remain | C．keep | D．put |
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