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There are many superstitions in Britain,but one of the most (1) held is that it is unlucky to walk under a ladder—even if it means. (2) the pavement into a busy street! (3) you must pass under a ladder you can (4) bad luck by crossing your fingers and (5) them crossed until you have seen a dog. (6) ,you may lick your finger and (7) a cross on the toe of your shoe,and not look again at the shoe until the (8) has dried. Another common (9) is that it is unlucky to open an umbrella in the house—it will either bring (10) to the person who opened it or to the whole (11) .Anyone opening an umbrella in fme weather is (12) ,as it inevitably brings rain! The number 13 is said to be unlucky for some,and when the 13th day of the month (13) on a Friday,anyone wishing to avoid a bad event had better stay (14) .The worst misfortune that can happen to a person is caused by breaking a mirror, (15) it brings seven years of bad luck! The superstition is supposed to (16) in ancient times,when mirrors were considered to be tools of the gods. Black cats are generally considered lucky in Britain,even though they are (17) witchcraft.It is (18) lucky if a black cat crosses your path—although in America the exact opposite belief prevails. Finally,a commonly held superstition is that of touching wood (19) luck.This measure is most often taken if you think you have said something that is tempting fate,such as“my car has never (20) ,touch wood”

A. broken up
B. broken off
C. broken away
D. broken down

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A person;s home is as much a reflection of his personality as the clothes he wears,the food he eats and the friends with whom he spends his time.Depending on personality,most have in mind a(n)“ (1) home”.But in general,and especially for the student or new wage earners,there are practical (2) of cash and location on achieving that idea. Cash (3) ,in fact,often means that the only way of (4) when you leave school is to stay at home for a while until things (5) financially.There are obvious (6) of living at home—personal laundry is usually (7) done along with the family wash;meals are provided and there will be a well-established circle of friends to (8) .And there is (9) the responsibility for paying bills,rates,etc. On the other hand, (10) depends on how a family gets on.Do your parents like your friendsYou may love your family— (11) do you like themAre you prepared to be (12) when your parents ask where you are going in the evening and what time you expect to be back If you find that you cannot manage a(n) (13) , and that you finally have the money to leave, how do you (14) finding somewhere else to live If you plan to stay in your home area, the possibilities are (15) well-known to you already. Friends and the local paper are always (16) . If you are going to work in a (17) area, again there are the papers—and the accommodation agencies, (18) these should be approached with (19) . Agencies are allowed to charge a fee, usually the (20) of the first week’s rent, if you take accommodation they have found for you.

A. tolerant
B. hostile
C. indifferent
D. good-tempered

There are many superstitions in Britain,but one of the most (1) held is that it is unlucky to walk under a ladder—even if it means. (2) the pavement into a busy street! (3) you must pass under a ladder you can (4) bad luck by crossing your fingers and (5) them crossed until you have seen a dog. (6) ,you may lick your finger and (7) a cross on the toe of your shoe,and not look again at the shoe until the (8) has dried. Another common (9) is that it is unlucky to open an umbrella in the house—it will either bring (10) to the person who opened it or to the whole (11) .Anyone opening an umbrella in fme weather is (12) ,as it inevitably brings rain! The number 13 is said to be unlucky for some,and when the 13th day of the month (13) on a Friday,anyone wishing to avoid a bad event had better stay (14) .The worst misfortune that can happen to a person is caused by breaking a mirror, (15) it brings seven years of bad luck! The superstition is supposed to (16) in ancient times,when mirrors were considered to be tools of the gods. Black cats are generally considered lucky in Britain,even though they are (17) witchcraft.It is (18) lucky if a black cat crosses your path—although in America the exact opposite belief prevails. Finally,a commonly held superstition is that of touching wood (19) luck.This measure is most often taken if you think you have said something that is tempting fate,such as“my car has never (20) ,touch wood”

A. loss
B. difficulty
C. tragedy
D. misfortune

Scientists around the world are racing to learn how to rapidly diagnose,treat and stop the spread of a new,deadly disease.SARS—Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome—was (1) for the first time in February 2003 in Hanoi, (2) since then has infected more than 1,600 people in 15 countries,killing 63.At this (3) ,there are more questions than answers surrounding the disease. Symptoms start (4) a fever over 100.4 degrees F,chills,headache or body (5) .Within a week,the patient has a dry cough,which might (6) to shortness of breath.In 10% to 20% of cases,patients require (7) ventilation to breathe.About 3.5% die from the disease.Symptoms (8) begin in two to seven days,but some reports suggest it (9) take as long as 10 days.Scientists are close to (10) a lab test to diagnose SARS.In the meantime,it is diagnosed by its symptoms.There is no evidence (11) antibiotics or antiviral medicines help, (12) 至doctors can offer only supportive care.Patients with SARS arekept in isolation to reduce the risk of (13) .Scientists aren’t sure yet,but some researchers think it’s a (14) discovered coronavirus,the family of viruses that cause some common colds. Most cases appear to have been passed (15) droplets expelled when infected patients cough or sneeze.Family members of infected people and medical workers who care (16) them have been most likely to (17) the illness.But recent developments in Hong Kong suggest that the (18) might spread through air,or that the virus might (19) for two to three hours on doorknobs or other (20) .Health experts say it is unlikely,though,that sharing an elevator briefly with an infected person would be enough to pass the virus.

A. 1ately
B. newbom
C. newly
D. renewed

There are many superstitions in Britain,but one of the most (1) held is that it is unlucky to walk under a ladder—even if it means. (2) the pavement into a busy street! (3) you must pass under a ladder you can (4) bad luck by crossing your fingers and (5) them crossed until you have seen a dog. (6) ,you may lick your finger and (7) a cross on the toe of your shoe,and not look again at the shoe until the (8) has dried. Another common (9) is that it is unlucky to open an umbrella in the house—it will either bring (10) to the person who opened it or to the whole (11) .Anyone opening an umbrella in fme weather is (12) ,as it inevitably brings rain! The number 13 is said to be unlucky for some,and when the 13th day of the month (13) on a Friday,anyone wishing to avoid a bad event had better stay (14) .The worst misfortune that can happen to a person is caused by breaking a mirror, (15) it brings seven years of bad luck! The superstition is supposed to (16) in ancient times,when mirrors were considered to be tools of the gods. Black cats are generally considered lucky in Britain,even though they are (17) witchcraft.It is (18) lucky if a black cat crosses your path—although in America the exact opposite belief prevails. Finally,a commonly held superstition is that of touching wood (19) luck.This measure is most often taken if you think you have said something that is tempting fate,such as“my car has never (20) ,touch wood”

A. Consequently
B. However
Comparatively
D. Alternatively

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