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1、DIRECTIONS: In each of the following sentences, underline the examples given by the writer and put the explained words in brackets. Then choose the best answer for each blank.Example: （Insects）, like mosquitoes and bees, have three pairs of legs and usually two pairs of wings.a） B You can tell now t

2、hat insects are _creatures. A. fierce B. small C. tameb） A Another example of an insect is_.A. a butterfly B. a bird C. a snake1. Red is used for signs of danger, such as STOP and fire engines.a. _You can tell that signs of danger are generally _signs. A. important B. cheerful C. interesting b. _ an

3、other example of a sign of danger is _. A. a movie theater sign B. a government automobile C an exit sign2. People wear black clothes at some serious ceremonies, for example at funerals and graduations.a. _ You can tell that a ceremony is_. A. a special occasion B. a special sport C. a special, holi

4、dayb._ Another example of a ceremony is_. A. a wedding B. a tennis game C. Christmas 3. Doctors recommend that everyone exercise every day, particularly those who spend many hours doing sedentary activities like reading, typing or sewing.a. _You can tell that when people are doing a sedentary activi

5、ty , they must be_. A. sitting B. learning C. relaxingb. _Another example of a sedentary activity, they must be is_.A. gardening B. cooking C. watching TV4. Automobiles must have certain safety devices such as seat belts, head - lights, and good brakes.a. _You can tell that a safety device is someth

6、ing that makes driving_. A. faster B. safer C. more funb. _Another example of a safety device is_.A. a radio B. a horn C. a heater5. A person who has the flu may have several symptoms like sneezing and a high temperature.a. _You can tell that a symptom is_. A. a cure B. an illness C. a sign of an il

7、lnessb. _Another example of a symptom is _.A. laughing often B. coughing a great deal C. drinking plenty of liquids2. SIGNAL WORDS SHOWING A CHANGE OF THOUGHTWhen the author is turning the direction of thought in his -writing, you may find a signal word to show, this change in the thought pattern. F

8、or example, if a sentence begins, Although the sun is shining today, you know immediately that something not so good about the day is to follow.Connectors to signal such a change of thought are as follows:although but however on the other hand nevertheless yet on the contrary still instead Choose a

9、proper connector to complete each sentence. Write the word in the blank. No old Indian would ever tell you his own name; instead, （but, instead） he would turn to some third person and nod for him to tell you.1） She was a busy person,_, （yet, although） she was always willing to talk with us.2） The pl

10、ane was scheduled to depart at 8:05,_ （however, but） due to the bad weather, it did not take off nil two hours later.3） Ralph was a bright, highly motivated, and successful student._, （On the other hand, On the contrary） he was unable to perform in even one sport.4） _（Although, Still） the criminal h

11、ad a brilliant defense lawyer, he was sentenced to life in prison. 5） The food was very plain and simply prepared,_, （on the other hand, still） there was plenty of it.6） He is not stupid, _，（but, on the contrary） no one could be more intelligent.7） She didnt argue with me, _，（nevertheless, instead）

12、she stood up quietly and left the room.8） Entrance test scores are one of the most important considerations for acceptance into college._（However, Yet） high school grade-point average and behaviors are also considered.9） The movie was quite good, _（although, instead） it did not follow the book.10） She was very tired; _（nevertheless, though） she kept on working.