My maternal grandfather, it is true, was cut off in the flower of his youth at the age of sixty-seven.
A. My maternal grandfather retired from gardening at sixty-seven.
B. My maternal grandfather died young, when he was sixty-seven.
C. My maternal grandfather lost energy when he was sixty-seven.
D. My maternal grandfather was considered no longer young at sixty-seven.
查看答案
It would not be difficult to compile a list of such surprises that would fill the next fifty pages, but I will content myself with suggesting the first few that occur to me.
A. ... I feel satisfied with the first few examples in my mind.
B. ... I am surprised with the number of suggestions I can give.
C. ... the first few examples are the best ones that satisfy my curiosity.
D. ... the first few surprises coming to me would be enough as examples.
In today's society, the knowledge of a lifetime ().
A. is still very much valued
B. becomes out of date quickly
C. is essential for continuing family occupations
D. helps the young generation to find a better job
Talking about the training she has received, a recently employed graduate has the view that ().
A. it is still well-received by all the staff members today
B. it is valuable to the employer and the employees
C. it is helpful for attracting young employees
D. it is both useful and interesting
She was so ______ the noise that she sent the children to bed.
A. broken down by
B. filled in with
C. taken over by
D. fed up with