When I was a teenager, my dad did everything he could do to advise me against becoming a brewer (造酒人). He’d 36 his life brewing beer for local breweries only to make a living, 37 had his father and grandfather before him. He didn’t want me 38 near a vat (酿酒用的桶) of beer. So I did as he asked. I got good 39 , went to Harvard and in 1971 was accepted into a graduate program there that 40 me to study law and business at the same time.
In my second year of graduate school, I began to realize that I’d 41 done anything but go to school. So, at 24 I decided to drop out. 42 , my parents didn’t think this was a great idea. But I felt strongly that you can’t 43 till you’re 65 to do what you want in life.
I packed my stuff into a bus and headed for Colorado to become an instructor at Outward Bound. Three years later, I was ready to go back to 44 . I finished Harvard and got a highly-paid job at the Boston Consulting Group Still, after working there five years, I 45 , “Is this what I want to be doing when I’m 50?” At that time, Americans spent good money on beer in 46 quality. Why not make good beer for 47 ? I thought.
I decided to give up my job to become 48 . When I told Dad, he was 49 , but in the end he 50 me. I called my beer Samuel Adams, 51 the brewer and patriot (爱国者) who helped to start the Boston Tea Party. 52 I sold the beer direct to beer drinkers to get the 53 out. Six weeks later, at the Great American Beer Festival, Sam Adams Boston Lager (淡啤酒) won the top prize for American beer. In the end I was destined (注定) to be a brewer. My 54 to the young is simple: Life is very 55 , so don’t rush to make decisions. Life doesn’t let you plan.
| 小题1: | | A．cost | B．spent | C．taken | D．paid |
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| 小题3: | | A．anywhere | B．anyway | C．anyhow | D．somewhere |
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| 小题4: | | A．habits | B．teachers | C．grades | D．work |
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| 小题5: | | A．promised | B．convinced | C．advised | D．allowed |
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| 小题6: | | A．never | B．ever | C．always | D．hardly |
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| 小题7: | | A．Fortunately | B．Obviously | C．Possibly | D．Surprisingly |
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| 小题8: | | A．assure | B．decline | C．deny | D．wait |
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| 小题9: | | A．school | B．Colorado | C．my home | D．my decision |
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| 小题10: | | A．thrilled | B．stressed | C．wondered | D．sneezed |
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| 小题11: | | A．cheap | B．expensive | C．low | D．high |
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| 小题12: | | A．Englishmen | B．Europeans | C．the world | D．Americans |
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| 小题13: | | A．a lawyer | B．a brewer | C．an instructor | D．an engineer |
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| 小题14: | | A．astonished | B．satisfied | C．interested | D．anxious |
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| 小题15: | | A．hated | B．supported | C．raised | D．left |
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| 小题17: | | A．Therefore | B．Otherwise | C．Also | D．Yet |
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| 小题18: | | A．price | B．name | C．company | D．party |
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| 小题19: | | A．advice | B．life | C．job | D．experience |
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| 小题20: | | A．hard | B．busy | C．short | D．long |
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小题1:spend time doing sth. 是固定结构，意思是“把时间花在做……上”。
小题1:倒装句。“so+倒装句”表示“另一个人或物的情况与前面相同”。
小题1:anywhere用于否定句中。
小题1:据上下文可知，作者服从了父亲的安排并获得了良好的成绩。
小题1:学校允许我学习法律和商业。allow sb to do sth. “允许某人做某事”。
小题1:never. . . anything=nothing。
小题1: 我想退学，显然父母不会同意，其他不合题意。
小题1:“不能等到人老了才做自己愿做的事”。
小题1: 下文finished Harvard提供了回来学习的信息，因而为go back to school。
小题1: 这句话是作者对自己生活的疑惑。
小题1: 本句意思是啤酒很贵，但质量不佳。
小题1: 上文提到Americans高价买质量不好的啤酒，故本句为Americans制造高质量啤酒。
小题1:从下文可知，作者要放弃原来的工作，成为酿酒人。
小题1:当我告诉父亲时，他对我的想法不是很满意或感兴趣，而是奇怪，因为文章一开始就告诉我们作者的父亲不想让他成为酿酒人。
小题1: but表转折，表明最后他同意和支持我，故答案为B。
小题1: name sth after为一固定搭配。 after有“根据、依据”的意思。
小题1:also “而且”，作者首先给他的啤酒起了一个好名字，同时又直销给喝酒人。
小题1: 把“酒的名字”传出去，使这一“name”有了名气。
小题1:从后面的几句话可知，作者是在给读者“忠告”，advice“忠告、劝告、建议”。
小题1: 从“不要急于做决定”，可知作者是想表达“人的一生很长久”的意思，所以也就有了“生活不一定按你的计划进行”。 |
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完型填空（共20小题；每小题1．5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
A friend in need
Brownie and Spotty were neighbor dogs who met every day to play together. Like pairs of dogs you 36 find in any neighborhood, these two 37 each other and played together so often that they had worn a path through the grass of the field between their own houses.
One evening, Brownie’s family 38 that Brownie hadn’t returned home. They went looking for him with no 39 Brownie didn’t appear the next day, and despite(尽管)their 40 to find him, by the next week he was still missing. Curiously, Spotty 41 at Brownie’s house alone, barking. Busy with their own lives, Brownie’s family just ignored the 42 little neighbor dog. Finally, one morning Spotty 43 to take “no” for an answer any longer. He followed Ted about, barking strongly, then running towards a nearby wood, as if to say," 44 me! It’s urgent!”
Then Ted followed the anxious Spotty. The little dog led the man to a 45 spot a half mile from the house. There Ted found his beloved Brownie 46 but one of his hind legs stuck in a steel leg-hold trap. Horrified, Ted now wished he’d taken Spotty’s earlier requirement 47 Then Ted noticed something quite remarkable. Spotty had done more than simply 48 Brownie’s owner to his trapped friend. In a circle around the 49 dog, Ted found some dog food, which was later 50 as the remains of every meal Spotty had been fed that 51 !Spotty had been visiting Brownie 52 in a single-minded quest to keep his friend alive by offering his own comfort. Spotty had obviously 53 with Brownie to protect him from being hurt, snuggling(依偎)with him at night to keep him warm and touching him gently with its nose to keep his 54 up. Brownie’s leg was treated by a veterinarian and he recovered. For many years afterward, the two 55 watched the faithful friends frolicking(嬉戏)and chasing each other down that well worn path between their houses.
| 小题1: | | A．must | B．should | C．can | D．need |
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| 小题2: | | A．loved | B．hated | C．stayed | D．fought |
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| 小题3: | | A．watched | B．heard | C．feared | D．noticed |
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| 小题4: | | A．hope | B．success | C．failure | D．information |
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| 小题5: | | A．wishes | B．demands | C．efforts | D．worries |
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| 小题6: | | A．showed up | B．showed off | C．turned out | D．turned off |
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| 小题7: | | A．clever | B．eager | C．angry | D．nervous |
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| 小题8: | | A．decided | B．refused | C．wanted | D．pretended |
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| 小题9: | | A．Love | B．Feed . | C．.Forgive | D．Follow |
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| 小题10: | | A．beautiful | B．distant | C．wild | D．clean |
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| 小题11: | | A．alive | B．dead | C．brave | D．sleepy |
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| 小题12: | | A．immediately | B．seriously | C．directly | D．honestly |
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| 小题13: | | A．asked | B．told | C．informed | D．led |
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| 小题15: | | A．regarded | B．determined | C．recognized | D．showed |
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| 小题16: | | A．month | B．day | C．evening | D．week |
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| 小题17: | | A．particularly | B．regularly | C．usually | D．especially |
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| 小题18: | | A．lived | B．slept | C．stayed | D．played |
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| 小题19: | | A．head | B．spirits | C．temperature | D．mind |
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完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D），选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Several months ago I was involved in a car accident. That moment 36 my views on life.All my life 1 had been waiting 37 I could get my driver’s 38 and my first car. When I 39 got my license and my dad brought the car to the house, I felt very 40 . From that day on, the most 41 thing in my life was that car. Every day I would get home and 42 what else I could do to make it better. My car was my 43 and joy and when 1 had fixed it up into "perfect" condition, I finally began to 44 it. Every time I got into my car I felt the greatest, _ 45 nothing could stop me, but one day I was 46 that just like every other person, I could be broken.
One night, though it was too 47 outside to see clearly, I was in the 48 with my friends. I felt unstoppable while driving, 49 soon enough I was shown that I wasn’t. While driving down a main street I felt 1 was 50 the car. It was flying. When I 51 what was happening, the only thing I could do was protect my friends from being hurt badly.
After the accident I don’t remember much, but I do remember the 52 I was in, not only physical but also the thought that the lives of others were 53 for a few seconds and I may have dropped them. The memory of that day will never 54 me. I learned that material things should 55 be the most important things in your life. I also learned that I need to appreciate the things and people around me.
| 小题1: | | A．formed | B．changed | C．replaced | D．moved |
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| 小题2: | | A．until | B．after | C．when | D．since |
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| 小题3: | | A．test | B．guide | C．advice | D．license |
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| 小题4: | | A．finally | B．happily | C．actually | D．immediately |
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| 小题5: | | A．interested | B．surprised | C．excited | D．embarrassed |
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| 小题6: | | A．difficult | B．comfortable | C．successful | D．important |
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| 小题7: | | A．notice | B．watch | C．see | D．find |
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| 小题8: | | A．pride | B．memory | C．task | D．inspiration |
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| 小题9: | | A．repair | B．check | C．drive | D．clean |
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| 小题10: | | A．though | B．as if | C．even though | D．despite |
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| 小题11: | | A．shown | B．decided | C．thought | D．appeared |
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| 小题13: | | A．office | B．house | C．school | D．car |
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| 小题14: | | A．so | B．because | C．but | D．before |
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| 小题16: | | A．expected | B．realized | C．accepted | D．wondered |
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| 小题17: | | A．situation | B．surprise | C．hospital | D．pain |
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| 小题18: | | A．in my hands | B．within my reach | | C．beyond my imagination | D．at my mercy |
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| 小题19: | | A．impress | B．leave | C．trouble | D．interrupt |
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| 小题20: | | A．always | B．sometimes | C．never | D．mainly |
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It was freezing outside my car and I did not want to get out of it. We were passing by a small shop when I noticed an old man 36 with cold. It was freezing that night. 37, here he was, seated in the corner, waiting for anyone who would give him a(n)38 coin or a cup of hot tea.
I asked my husband to go over and 39 a packet of biscuits to this old man. He looked into my husband’s face 40 and smiled. I felt so happy and 41 I prayed for him to live through the cold night.
I 42 to visit again and find out 43 he was the next day. I did so the next evening, and he was still there.44 my car, the old man came up to my 45 and smiled at me. I became 46 once more and this time I gave him a bag of food, which I brought with the 47 of finding him in the same spot. He 48 for the bag and I gave him my hand. He 49 my hand and said，“ May God bless you. Thanks for your help.” With his cap on his head and the 50 of his hand and the smile on his face, he 51 me of my father.
At a closer 52, I saw my father in this old man, waiting for anyone to show him some 53 or love. Maybe one day, it could 54 to one of us, so do not pass by a poor person without offering at least a word of 55 and a kind smile or an act kindness of any kind.
| 小题1: | | A．standing | B．shaking | C．walking | D．crying |
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| 小题2: | | A．Therefore | B．Finally | C．Instead | D．However |
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| 小题3: | | A．new | B．extra | C．single | D．remaining |
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| 小题4: | | A．buy | B．hand | C．throw | D．order |
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| 小题5: | | A．seriously | B．angrily | C．carefully | D．gratefully |
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| 小题6: | | A．in fact | B．in addition | C．in turn | D．in all |
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| 小题7: | | A．agreed | B．promised | C．managed | D．decided |
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| 小题9: | | A．Recognizing | B．Following | C．Stopping | D．Leading |
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| 小题10: | | A．place | B．window | C．way | D．seat |
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| 小题11: | | A．nervous | B．happy | C．excited | D．sad |
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| 小题13: | | A．looked up | B．stood up | C．reached out | D．set out |
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| 小题14: | | A．accepted | B．pulled | C．touched | D．held |
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| 小题15: | | A．size | B．warmth | C．power | D．shape |
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| 小题16: | | A．reminded | B．informed | C．told | D．convinced |
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| 小题17: | | A．appearance | B．look | C．inspection | D．survey |
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| 小题18: | | A．favor | B．respect | C．support | D．mercy |
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| 小题19: | | A．go | B．appear | C．exist | D．happen |
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| 小题20: | | A．romance | B．admiration | C．love | D．passion |
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Impossible cases are not forever. While it is impossible for one person, it is possible for another. In a word, everything is possible.
Someone says, “Success belongs to those who can look at the complex challenges offered by the world as inspiration.” So your challenges are golden opportunities for success. How can there be miracles if there are no obstacles? How will you chase the storm if there is no storm? You need challenges to reveal your ability. Success doesn’t come out of nothing; success comes from the problems you face. Those who refuse to give in come out smiling.
Robert X. Perez says, “The seeds of success spring from failure’s ashes.” Failure is not defeat; it is the pointer to do better than what you just did. You have to know that you are in a constant study of life. What you face is for your training. Samuel Aidoo says, “Each failure is simply another chapter in the story of our lives. To fail is to understand what not to do. Remember it and don’t give up until your goal is achieved.”
What do you do when you face difficulty? Yeah, life is difficult, but you do not give up. Have a positive and calm outlook on your circumstances(状况) and make the best of them. You may learn something new. You can develop mental toughness. Mental toughness means to be able to see the long-term gains rather than be put off by short-term pains. Once you have this toughness, you have the winning edge(优势).
The only things in life you ever really regret are the chances you didn’t take. You will regret when you see the consequences of not seizing the opportunities when they arose. Take chances every day!
小题1:The main point of the passage is that ____________.| A．success comes out of nothing | | B．never give up and you may achieve success | | C．everything is easy to deal with | | D．impossible things do not exist |
小题2: According to the author, success often comes to people who ____________.| A．have good opportunities | B．face failure | C．don’t fear difficulties | D．have a lot of luck |
小题3:Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?| A．We can perform miracles by overcoming difficulty. | | B．We will seem greater after overcoming difficulty. | | C．Everyone will fail for numerous times because of difficulty. | | D．Most of us can’t show our ability because of difficulty. |
小题4:From Paragraph 3 we can learn that ____________.| A．failure means great success in the future to everyone | | B．all people can achieve success if they keep leaning | | C．most people end up with failure because it often happens | | D．failure can help people to achieve success if they don’t give up |
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完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出可以填入空白的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
I was 9 years old when I found out my father was 36 ．It was 1994, but I can remember my mother’s words as if it 37 yesterday: “Kerrel, I don’t want you to take food 38 your father, because he has AIDS．Be very careful when you are around him．”
AIDS wasn’t 39 we talked about in my country when I was growing up．From then on, I knew that this would be a family 40 ．My parents were not together anymore, and my dad lived alone．For a while, he could take care of himself．But when I was 12, his condition worsened．My father’s 41 children lived far away, so it 42 to me to look after him．We couldn’t afford all the necessary medication for him, and 43 Dad was unable to work, I had no money for school supplies and often couldn’t 44 buy food for dinner．I would sit 45 feeling completely 46 , the teacher’s words muffled（压低）as I tried to figure out 47 I was going to manage．
I didn’t share my burden with anyone．I had seen how people reacted to AIDS．Kids __48__ classmates who had parents with the disease．And even adults could be cruel．When my father was moved to the hospital, the nurses would leave his food on the bedside table even though he was __49__ weak to feed himself．I had known that he was going to die, __50__ after so many years of keeping his condition a secret, I was completely unprepared when he reached his final days．Sad and __51__, I __52__ a woman at the non-profit National AIDS Support．That day, she __53__ me on the phone for hours．I was so lucky to find someone who cared．She saved my life．
I was 15 when my father died．He took his secret away with him, having never spoken about AIDS to anyone, even me．He didn’t want to call attention to __54__．I __55__．
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| 小题4: | | A．anything | B．everything | C．something | D．all |
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| 小题5: | | A．secret | B．problem | C．trouble | D．matter |
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| 小题6: | | A．another | B．other | C．the other | D．others |
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| 小题7: | | A．came | B．fell | C．felt | D．turned |
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| 小题8: | | A．before | B．after | C．because | D．so |
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| 小题9: | | A．still | B．even | C．yet | D．already |
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| 小题10: | | A．at home | B．in the hospital | C．on the chair | D．in class |
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| 小题11: | | A．lost | B．sad | C．puzzled | D．curious |
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| 小题12: | | A．what | B．where | C．how | D．when |
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| 小题13: | | A．laughed at | B．smiled at | C．played a joke about | D．made fun of |
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| 小题15: | | A．and | B．but | C．however | D．yet |
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| 小题16: | | A．hopeful | B．excited | C．disappointed | D．hopeless |
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| 小题17: | | A．visited | B．called | C．asked | D．advised |
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| 小题18: | | A．kept | B．told | C．spoke | D．talked |
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| 小题19: | | A．him | B．me | C．disease | D．AIDS |
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