大 学 英 语 2
一、选择题： （一）、choose the best answer:
1) I’m looking forward to ____ the party next Friday.
a. attend b. being attended c. attending d. be attending 2) I’ll tell him what needs ______.
a. to repair b. repaired c. to be repaired d. being repaired 3) I can’t understand why he avoided _____ to me.
a. to speak b. being spoken c. to be spoken d. speaking 4) He objects to _____ like this.
a. treating b. being treated c. be treated d. have been treated 5) I’m too tired and don’t fell like _____ today.
a. to study b. study c. studying d. to be studied 6) Have you ever considered _____ in another country?
a. going to live b. to be going to live c. to go to live d. of going to live 7) Because of my poor English, I’m afraid I can’t make myself ______.
a. be understood b. to understand c. understanding d. understood 8) We are glad _____ such a warm welcome.
a. giving b. to have given c. to have been given d. being given 9) This bridge is said _____ in a battle during World War II. a. to have been destroyed b. to be destroyed c. being destroyed d. to have destroyed 10) The young man complained of _______ too much work.
a. giving b. having given c. to be given d. having been giving 11) The forest is alive with rare birds and animals, some __________none of us have ever heard of before.
A. that B. which C. of what D. of which 12) On the south bank of the river is a meadow ________ I used to take walks at sunset. A. which B. where C. that D. it’s
13) She’s married to a physicist of ________ you may have heard: his mane’s Valentine Burroughs.
A. which B. that C. who D. whom 14) The reason ________ he rejected our plan is that he had no faith in us.
A. what B. why C. because D. which 15) It was in this wood ________ the enemy spy was caught and killed.
A. in where B. which C. that D. how 16) His youngest son, _______ , is now working at the Chinese Academy of Science. A. that is twenty-five B. his age is twenty-five
C. who is twenty-five D. whose age is twenty-five years old
17) The day will surely come _______ all the people in the world enjoy a happy life. A. when B. how C. then D. why 18) He doesn’t know the answer _____ I’ve told him several times. a. in spite of b. even c. while d. although 19) Speak to him slowly _____ he will understand you better.
a. because b. so that c. for d. in case 20) He wanted to know ____ there.
a. how long time I had been b. how long had I been c. how long time had I been d. how long I had been 21. Is this _____ looking for?
a. you are b. that you are c. what are you d. what you are 22. _____ he earns, the more he spends.
a. How much b. For how much c. The more d. Whatever
23. Although _____ happened in that country sounds like science fiction, it could occur elsewhere in the world.
a. which b. what c. how d. things 24. That’s the course of studies _____.
a. what I’m interested in b. that I’m interested c. I’m interested in d. in that I’m interested 25. I’m sure that all _____ you said is wrong.
a. which b. that c. this d. what 26. I was _____ tired that I had to rest.
a. very b. so c. enough d. too 27. She had three sons, _____ were doctors.
a. whom b. who c. which d. that 28. The taxi driver was accused ____ overcharging customers. a. for b. with c. on d. of
29. How to dispose _____ the nuclear waste is a pressing problem for scientists and politicians alike.
a. out b. of c. on d. after 30. I won’t have my son associating ________criminals.
a. for b. with c. to d. after 31. They can’t rule _____ the possibility that he was dead. a. of b. off c. out d. from
32. Have the advertisers tried ____ the new soap on real people yet? a. in b. on c. out d. for
33. He was afraid the others might think he was showing ____ or being superior. a. in b. up c. out d. off
34. By referring _____ his notes, the speaker was able to give the exact details required.
a. to b. for c. as d. in 35. The new bridge will link the island _____ the mainland. a. by b. to c. for d. in
36. I think that he has not been equipped _____ enough ability for the job.
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a. for b. with c. on d. in
37. It’s not safe to travel by standing at the roadside hoping to be picked _____ by passing motorists.
a. on b. out c. over d. up
（二）、
There are 10 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked a, b, c, and d. Choose the one that best fits into the passage.
The country and the city each have advantages and disadvantages. People in the country live in more beautiful 1. ______ . They enjoy peace and quiet, and can do their work at their own 2.______ because no one is in a hurry. 3._____, they live in larger, more comfortable houses, and their neighbours are more friendly, and ready to help them when they need it. 4._____, their life can be boring, and they may be 5.______, a long way from the nearest town, which is a serious problem if they are ill or have to take children to school.
The city, 6.______, has all the services the country 7._______, but it also has a lot of disadvantages. 8._______, cities are often ugly and polluted. 9._____, they not only have bad air but are also noisy. 10.______, everyone is always in a hurry, and this means that people have no time to get to know each other and make friends.
1. a. background b. conditions c. surroundings d. space 2. a. pace b. speed c. rate d. movement 3. a. On the other hand b. Apart from that c. In contrast d. In comparison
4. a. Therefore b. Moreover c. Thus d. However 5. a. unusual b. separate c. cut d. isolated 6. a. what’s more b. on the other hand c. in other words d. in brief
7. a. has b. needs c. lacks d. enjoys 8. a. For one thing b. In the same way c. In this way d. As a result
9. a. In theory b. For example c. In practice d. On the average 10. a. On the contrary b. On the one hand c. In addition d. In the end
what is the difference between public relations and advertising? Advertising tries to gain public 11._____ and goodwill so that people will buy a company’s products or 12._____. Public relations 13._____ at getting the public to understand and 14._____ of a company and its 15.______. In a 16.______, public relations may be thought 17.______ as a type of advertising – institutional advertising – 18._____ tries to make an important point about a company 19._______ than about a 20._____.
11. a. opinion b. service c. impression d. confidence 12. a. goods b. matters c. services d. things
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13. a. aims b. gets c. goes d. points 14. a. remind b. approve c. inform d. think
15. a. rights b. beliefs c. actions d. relations 16. a. meaning b. sense c. term d. case 17. a. of b. on c. out d. over 18. a. it b. that c. this d. which 19. a. more b. less c. better d. rather 20. a. plan b. program c. product d. research
二、填空题：
1. fill in the blanks with a suitable subordinator: 1) It’s impossible for me to do all the jobs _____. 2) The teacher told the student to ____ his spelling.
3) Since you work so hard, there is no sense in ____ the future.
4) The Whites are always _____ their neighbors, wherever they live. 5) Mrs. Lee ____ not only her own family but also her distant relatives.
6) He made every possible effort to get to know the people _____ the local government.
7) The old lady cannot ____ herself _____ the idea that somebody is following her all the time.
8) The teaching staff in colleges ______ usually ____ professors, lecturers and assistants.
9) _____ their own public relations staffs, some companies hire a few specialists from abroad.
10) If we want to win the confidence of people, we should _____ their feelings and interests _______.
11) Wastes should be _____ in a proper way.
12) It’s unkind to _____ a person who is in trouble.
13) What a wonderful film! I ______ it ______ the best one I’ve ever seen.
14) Most children enjoy ______ snow ______ figures of human beings and animals. 15) Nylon is a strong artificial material ____ coal or petroleum and then into cloths. 16) The relevant documents were not ready yet. ____ we failed to sign them.
17) During the summer vacation some students were distributing color ads _____.
18) During the interview he learned about the working conditions. ______, he heard of promotion prospects.
19) Mack seems to ____ a good memory for he can learn such a long passage by heart. 20) With his love for science the boy will probably ______ into a scientist. 21) Sometimes it’s not easy to tell ___ silk from natural silk.
22) No medicine is perfect. Even good medicine may have some side______. 23) Long, long ago people began to ____ the possibility of flying up into the sky. 24) Nowadays quite a few young people would rather buy the ____ consumer goods. 25) Although this area is still poor now, its _____ wealth is considerable.
26) Cruel rule often leads to hatred, while reasonable management tends to _____ loyalty. 27) The Chinese people succeeded in _____ the earthquake in Haicheng on February 4, 1975. 28) The younger _____ differs from the older one in many ways, such as the sense of values.
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29) Yes, you have been very busy recently, but that can’t ____ your neglecting your homework.
30) Some of the English words have no exact _____ in the Chinese language, e.g. “turn” in “It’s your turn”.
31) They are ______ a network of superhighways in and around the city. 32) We usually _____ the sudden light by shutting our eyes for a moment.
33) On the way back home we were caught in the rain and got wet through; _____ I don’t mind as we had a good time.
34) He ran out of the room, not stopping until he was _____ a ship. 35) They were charged with being ____ the death of two policemen.
36) I did quite a lot of flying at the London Aeroplane Club; I did about a hundred hours _____.
37) Before setting out on a long journey, you must make sure that your car is ____.
38) Everyone has the right to live where he or she chooses to, ____ the colour of his or her skin.
39) In my opinion, his success is ______ patience and hard work.
40) I found that the work I was doing had already been done by someone else. _____, I was wasting my time.
41) The name of the successful candidates will be _____ on the college notice board. 42) _______ natural resources, it is one of the richest countries in Western Europe. 43) He is not stupid; _____, he is very intelligent.
44) In the West most little girls like ____ in front of visitors, while in China many of them are shy.
45) You may not like going to school, but you must really ________ about this. When you’re older, you’ll get benefit from education.
46) It is easy enough for a party to make promises when it is ____ ; it is quite another thing for it to carry them out.
47) Mrs. Jones appreciated your help very much and that was why she ____ it from time to time.
48) Up till now the police have been trying to find out what the chairman of the board of directors ______.
49) It’s on the _____ of my tongue, but I can’t recall your name.
50) His _____ with the Japanese language is enough to enable him to appreciate this great writer of Japan.
三、阅读理解题:
Passage 1:读短文并根据文章的意思完成句子． Read the following passage carefully and then complete the sentences which are based upon the information contained in the passage:
State schools can be classified according to the age range of the pupils and the type of education provided. Basically, there are two types of school: primary and secondary. Primary schools cater for children aged 5-11 and secondary schools
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for ages 11-16 (and up to 19). Primary schools can be subdivided into infant schools ( for ages 5-7) and junior schools (for ages 7-11). Secondary schools may be of one type for all abilities, namely comprehensive schools; most secondary schools are of this kind. Alternatively, the pupils may be grouped according to their ability and selected by means of an examination at the age of 11 ( known as the “11 plus exam”). Thus, grammar schools cater for those with academic ability; modern schools for those with less academic ability; and technical school for those with more practical skills.
1. Schools _________________the pupils’ age and the type of education
provided.
2. There are _______________ schools; primary and secondary. 3. Primary schools ________________ into infant and junior schools. 4. Secondary school pupils __________________ their ability. 5. The criterion for classifying secondary schools is whether or not there
is _________________________________.
Passage 2:读下面的段落并完成下面的表格
Reading the following paragraphs and complete the tables that follow:
There are two important considerations in choosing a good brand name for a new product. First it must be easy to remember. Short crisp (有生气的) names like Bic, Wisk, and Sprite are good examples. Second, it must create the right image in the mind of the buyer. For instance, car names such as Chrysler’s Led Baron and Ford’s Crown Victoria suggest aristocracy (贵族) and wealth. Main idea: _1)_________________________________________________________ Reason: 1. _2)__________________________________________________________ Examples: Bic, Wisk, and Sprite Signal words: examples, like 2. _3)__________________________________________________________ Examples: __4)_______________________________________________ Signal words: __5)___________________________________________
Passage 3:读短文并选用表格中的单词或词组完成句子．注意一个单词或词组只能使用一次，并且句子完成后的意思要与文章意思一致．
Read the following passage carefully and then complete the sentences by choosing from the list of words and phrases given. Make sure that you keep the same meaning in the sentences as in the passage and use each word or phrases once only.
Several years ago, some research was conducted at Manchester University into the amount of time that overseas postgraduate students listening to spoken English and speaking English. Sixty students co-operated by completing questionnaires (调查表).
It was found that an average of 22¾ hours per week were spent listening to English and only 6¼hours speaking English to English people. An analysis of the time spent listening to English showed that lectures accounted for 5 hours and seminars 2 hours. An estimated 2½ hours were spent in serious discussion while 2 hours were devoted to everyday small-talk. Watching television accounted for 5¼ hours and listening to the radio 4½ hours. Going to the
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cinema or theater only accounted for an average of ¾ hour per week. biggest as much … as more …. than ( twice) least, most mot so many …. As as many … as the same … as greater … than 1. The students spent considerably _____ time listening to English _____speaking it. 2. A ________ amount of time was spent in lectures ______ in seminars.
3. Nearly _____ hours were spent listening to the radio ______ watching television. 4. The _____ popular way of listening to English was by watching TV.
5. ______ number of hours were spent in everyday small-talk _____in taking part in seminars.
6. The _____ popular way of listening to English was by going to the cinema. 7. _____ hours were spent in serious discussion ____ in watching television.
8. Nearly ______ time was spent in watching television _____ in speaking English. 9. _____ time was spent in serious discussion _____ in everyday small-talk.
10. The _____ surprise in the survey was the small number of hours spent speaking English to English people.
Passage 4:读下面的段落并根据文中的意思完成表格的内容．
Read the following paragraph carefully. Then complete the table with the required information.
Are you aware of the striking similarities between two of the most popular U.S. presidents, Abraham Lincoln and John. F. Kennedy? A minor point is that the names Lincoln and Kennedy both have seven letters. Both men had their elections legally challenged. Lincoln and Kennedy are both remembered for their sense of humor, as will as for their interest in civil rights. Lincoln became president in 1860; Kennedy in 1960. Lincoln’s secretary was Mrs. Kennedy; Kennedy’s secretary was Mrs. Lincoln. Neither man take the advice of his secretary not to make a public appearance on the day on which he was assassinated. Lincoln and Kennedy were both killed on a Friday in the presence of their wives. Both assassins, John Wilkes Booth and Lee Harvey Oswald, have fifteen letters in their names, and both were murdered before they could be brought to trial. Just as Lincoln was succeeded by a Southern Democrat named Johnson, so was Kennedy. Andrew Johnson (Lincoln’s successor ) was born in 1808, Lyndon Johnson ( Kennedy’s successor ) was born in 1908. And finally, the same caisson (双轮弹药车) carried the bodies of both men in their funeral procession.
Similarities Abraham Lincoln John. F. Kennedy Legally challenged 7
Number of letters in surnames Elections Personalities Year of presidents Legally challenged becoming Taking secretaries’
advice? Dates of assassination Number of letter in the names of the murderers Final result of the murderers Successors Johnson, a Southern Johnson, a Southern Democrat Democrat Dates of birth of the successors
Passage 5:读下面的表格，并根据表格中提示的意思完成后面的完形填空练习． Look at the table carefully, then do the exercise which follows.
Accidents in a Large American City (1994).
Main accident causes 1994 number of Percentage rise(+)or accidents fall(-)over 1993 +11% +10% -6% +25% -5% -20% 1. Drivers turning right 808 without due care 2.Pedestrians (行人) crossing 662 roads carelessly 3. Drivers failing to give a 511 signal 4. Drivers losing control of 462 vehicles 5. Drivers improperly 446 overtaking other vehicles 6. Drivers distances misjudging 302 Complete the following description of the information above. Write a suitable signal word of cause and effect in each of the blanks.
Firstly, turning right without due care 1._____ 808 accidents in 1994. Secondly, 2.______ pedestrians crossed roads carelessly, 662 accidents occurred. Next, although there was a 6% decrease in drivers failing to give a signal, nevertheless there were 511 accidents 3.________ this. In 1994, 25% more drivers than in 1993 lost control of vehicles.
4._____ there were 462 accidents. In the fifth place came drivers improperly overtaking other vehicles; these 5._____ 446 accidents. Finally there was a 20% fall in drivers misjudging distances; however, they were still the 6._____ 302 accidents.
Passage 6:读下面的段落并回答后面的问题．
Read the following paragraph and answer the questions that follow:
Some researchers studied the effect of emotions on memory. First they cemented
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electrodes on the subjects’ skin to measure their emotional reactions. Next they showed the subjects some words. While showing the subjects the words, the experimenters measured the subjects’ reactions. Some of the words, like exam or sex, caused a high reaction; others, like milk or pen, caused little reaction. The experimenters then asked the subject to associate a number with each of the words. For example, the subject had to learn exam-2 and pen-8. Later the researchers showed the subjects only the numbers. They asked the subjects to tell the word associated with that number. They recorded which words the subjects remembered and which they had forgotten. Questions:
1. What is the purpose of the experiment?
2. How many steps were involved in the experiment?
3. Figure out the words that may help you understand the steps involved in the
experiment.
4. Put the following sentences in the correct order according to the steps in the
experiment.
______ The subjects associated a number with each of the words.
_______ The experiments cemented electrodes on the subjects’ skin.
_______ The subjects were shown only the numbers and the researchers recorded the words they remembered.
_______ They showed the subjects some words and measured their reactions.
四、翻译题：
1) Public relations begins by planning one’s actions so as to respect the rights and beliefs of other people.
2) Unless a public relations program takes these things into account, it can do little to help a company.
3) The speeches are usually reported in the newspapers and are often reprinted for distribution to government officials, educators, journalists, and others who might be interested in the company’s views.
4) A company may also, as a public service, undertake projects not directly connected with its business, to help make society better.
5) Specially trained outsiders often see trends or problems that people inside a company might miss because they are too close to the situation.
6) At the same time check the times of buses and ferries so that you are sure to arrive on time.
7) Read through your curriculum vitae again so that it is fresh in your mind.
8) Stand until you are invited to sit and then sit straight in the chair, do not lounge. Relax and smile.
9) Do not show impatience if you feel the interviewer is repeating things or asking questions that have no relevance to the matter in hand.
10) You have as much right to be concerned about your future work as the interviewer has about your ability to do the job.
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11) That lazy boy went to class before he had prepared his lesson. 12) I wonder if he is coming.
13) That little bridge is anything but safe. 14) Your request is beyond my power. 15) You will fail unless you work harder.
16) Some of the stories were really more than could be believed. 17) Be sure to lock the door when you leave. 18) Keep off the grass. 19) Wet paint!
20)It is not my concern whether people are for me or not. 21) What shall we do if it rains tomorrow? 22) Inform me in case he comes.
23) He goes for a walk in the park every morning as long as he is well. 24) I was late for the last train although I hurried. 25) Wherever I went, the dog followed me. 26) The soon, the better.
27) The more I knew him, the less I liked him. 28) Her hand was as cold as ice.
29) He spends more money than he earns.
30) She stayed in bed as the doctor had ordered. 31) I went to bed early because I was tired.
32) Since we are still young, we shouldn’t be too afraid of making mistakes. 33) It was such a cold day that there was nobody on the street. 34) They left early so that they could catch the first train. 35) He ran away lest he be caught.
36) Once possessed, nothing more is expected. 37) Great hair cannot have flakes. 38) Going east, staying Westin.
39) Everything is extraordinary, everything tempts. 40) Two together.
41) The coffee you made is too bitter to drink.
42) I presently have a lot of work to do.
43) Have you got permission to sign the contract? 44) I hope to meet you as soon as possible. 45) How do you know he likes to lie?
46) He has promised he will keep it a secret. 47) Did you find them in?
48) I thought this matter to have been settled. 49) They painted the wall yellow.
50) Once a fever kept him in bed for five days.
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参考答案
KEY:
一、选择题 （一）、
1. c 2. c 3. d 4. b 5. c 6. a 7. d 8.c
9. a 10. d 11) D 12) B 13) D 14) B 15) C 16) C 17) A 18. d 19. b 20. d 21. d 25. b 26. b 27. c 28. d 29. b 33. d 34. a 35. b 36. b 37. d （二）、
1. c 2. a 3. b 4. d 5. d 6. b 11. d 12. c 13. a 14. b 15. c 16. b
二、填空题 1) at once
2) pay attention to 3) worrying about 4) on good terms with 5) cares about 6) connected with 7) free…of
8) is …. made up of 9) In addition of
10) take … into account 11) disposed of 12) laugh at 13) regard … as 14) shaping … into 15) made … from 16) As a result
17) From door to door 18) In addition 19) be born with 20) grow up 21) artificial 22) effects 23) explore 24) costly 25) potential 26) inspire 27) predicting
22. c 23. b 24. c 30. b 31. c 32. c 7. c 8. a 9. b 10. c 17. a 18. d 19. d 20. c 11
28) generation 29) justify 30) equivalents 31) after all 32) respond to 33) working on 34) on board 35) responsible for 36) in all 37) in order 38) regardless of 39) due to
40) In other words 41) put up 42) In terms of 43) on the contrary 44) showing off
45) take the long view 46) out of office 47) referred to 48) died of 49) tip
50) acquaintance
三、阅读理解: passage 1:
1. can/may be classified according to 2. two types of
3. can/may be sub-divided
4. may be grouped according to
5. an 11 plus exam/selection at the age 11
passage 2:
1. There are two important considerations when choosing a good brand name 2. Easy to remember 3. Create right image
4. Le Baron, Crown Victoria 5. for instance, such
passage 3:
1. more … than 2. greater … than 3. as many … as
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4. most
5. The same … as 6. least
7. Not so many … as 8. as much … as 9. More … than 10. biggest
passage 4:
Similarities Abraham Lincoln John. F. Kennedy 7 Legally challenged Sense of humor 1960 No. Number of letters in 7 surnames Elections Personalities Year of presidents Legally challenged Sense of humor becoming 1860 Taking secretaries’ No. advice? Dates of assassination On a Friday in the On a Friday in the presence of his wife presence of his wife Number of letter in the 15 names of the murderers Final result of the Be murdered murderers Successors 15 Be murdered Johnson, a Southern Johnson, a Southern Democrat Democrat 1908 Dates of birth of the 1808 successors
Passage 5:
1. caused/resulted in/led to 2. because/as/since
3. because of/as a result of
4. Consequently/Therefore/As a result/Because of this 5. caused/led to/resulted in 6. cause of/reason for
passage 6:
1. To study the effect of emotion on memory. 2. 4.
3. First, Next, then, later 4. 3,1,4,2
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四、翻译题
1) 公关工作要以尊重别人的权利和信仰为出发点来制定行动计划。
2) 如果公关计划没有考虑到这些方面， 该计划对公司就不会有多大帮助。
3) 这些演说通常在报纸上报道，还经常转印分发给政府官员，教育工作者，新闻记者以及其他一些可能对该公司的观点感兴趣的人。
4) 为了帮助改善社会， 一个公司也会充当公众服务机构，进行一些与其本身业务没有直接联系的项目。
5) 公司外受过专门训练的人常常会看出公司内的人因身处其境而可能注意不到的一些倾向和问题。
6) 同时，查一查公共汽车和渡船的时间，以确保准时到达。 7) 把履历表从头到尾再看一遍，使它在你的头脑中记忆犹新。
8) 站着，等到邀请你坐的时候再坐。还有， 在椅子上要坐正，不要倚靠。要从容不迫，并且面带微笑。
9) 如果你感到这位和您面谈的人在重复或问及一些与目前的事情无关的问题，你别表现出不耐烦。
10) 面试者有权了解你是否有做好这份工作的能力，你同样有权关心自己未来的工作。 11) 那个懒惰的小孩没有预习就去上课了。 12) 我不知道他来不来。 13) 那小桥一点也不安全。 14) 你的请求我办不到。
15) 要是不进一步努力，你是会失败的。（除非进一步努力，你不会成功。） 16) 有些故事实在不能令人相信。 17) 你离开时不要忘记锁好门。 18) 不要践踏草坪。 19) 油漆未干！
20)我不在乎别人是否赞成我的意见。 21)如果明天下雨，我们该怎么办？ 22)如果他来的话，通知我一声。
23)只要他不生病，每天都到公园来散步。
24)虽然我拼命赶路，还是没有搭上最后一班火车。 25)无论我走到哪里，这只狗总是跟着我。
26)越快越好。
27)我越了解他就越不喜欢他。 28)她的手像冰一样冷。 29)他花的钱比挣的多。
30)她像医生吩咐的那样卧床休息。
31)我因为疲倦，所以提早睡了。
32)因为我们还年轻，所以不应该太害怕犯错误。 33)天气非常寒冷，街上没有任何人。
34)他们提早出发，以便能赶上第一班火车。 35)他怕被抓而逃跑了。
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36)一旦拥有，别无所求。 37)头屑去无踪，秀发更出众。 38)去东方，住西厅。
39)一切都非比寻常，一切都令人神往。 40)二人同行，快乐无比。
41)你做的咖啡太苦了，不能喝。 42)我现在手头有很多事情做。 43)您得到允许签合同了吗？ 44)希望尽快见到你。
45)你怎么知道他喜欢说谎的？
46)他已允诺他将保密。 47)你发现他们在家吗？
48)我以为这问题已经解决。 49)他们把墙壁漆成黄色。
50)有一次他发高烧，五天卧床不起。
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