18.—Alison, I'm sorry. I can't come to the wedding with you tomorrow morning.
—________?
—My grandma was severely ill, so I have to stay in the hospital to look after her.
A.How is it B.How come
C.So what D.What's the problem
[解析]How come 怎么會呢?表示失望的情緒。
[答案]B
19.—Are you going to attend the lecture?
—________. I might have to visit my uncle.
A.It depends B.Thank you
C.Sounds great D.Don't mention it
[解析]It depends. 那看情況而定。
[答案]A
20.—Let's have a game of tennis; the loser has to treat the other to a hot dog.
—________.
A.I'm afraid so B.It's a deal
C.You've got a point D.My treat
[解析]It's a deal.一言為定。
[答案]B
21.—We have booked a room for today and tomorrow.
—________, sir.
A.I'm sure B.My pleasure
C.It's all right D.I'll check
[解析]I'll check 我將核實一下。
[答案]D
22.—It seems that she doesn't like the dinner very much.
—________. In fact, she's been on a diet following the doctor's advice.
A.You're right B.So she does
C.Never mind D.Not really
[解析]not really 并非如此。
[答案]D
23.—Would you give it another guess?
—________—tell me the answer.
A.Let me think B.You never know
C.Never mind D.I give up
[解析]I give up 我放棄了。
[答案]D
24.—Tom, if it doesn't rain, we can go climbing and have a picnic there.
—________. I like climbing.
A. Well done B. That's great
C. No problem D. That's it
[解析]A項表示“干得不錯”;B項表示“太棒了”;C項表示“沒問題”;D項表示“那就這樣吧”。句意:—湯姆,如果不下雨的話,我們?nèi)ヅ郎,然后在那兒野餐吧!猒_______。我喜歡爬山。由此可知,空白處表示同意對方的提議,故B項正確。
[答案]B
25.—I'm afraid I can't return the book to you before Friday.
—________.
A. Don't be afraid B. Be careful
C. Not at all D. Take your time
[解析]A項表示“別害怕”;B項表示“小心點”;C項表示“一點也不,根本不”;D項表示“不著急,慢慢來”。句意:恐怕我星期五前不能把書還給你了。答語應是D項“不著急”。
[答案]D
26.—Believe it or not, Tyler failed the final exams.
—________? What a pity!
A. Why not B. What for
C. How come D. So what
[解析]所給選項的意思分別如下:為何不呢;為何;怎么回事呢、怎么會呢(尤表示驚訝);那有什么了不起、那又怎樣(對事情表示不關心或生氣地告訴某人事情與他無關)。根據(jù)語境可知選擇 how come 最佳。句意:—信不信由你,期末考試 Tyler 失敗了!趺磿?多么遺憾啊!
[答案]C
27.—Shall we go to Xufu Cultural Fair right away?
—________.
A. It's your opinion B. I don't mind
C. That's your decision D. It's all up to you
[解析]句意:—我們馬上去參加徐福文化博覽會好嗎?—________。所給選項的意思分別如下:這是你的觀點;我不介意;是你的決定;你來決定吧。由句意知這里選擇D項最佳。
[答案]D
28.—Jenny, what would you like to eat for lunch, pizza, pasta or sushi?
—________ I have a good appetite.
A. Sounds good. B. You're so considerate.
C. It's up to you. D. It depends.
[解析]所給四個選項的意思分別為:聽起來不錯;你如此體貼;你決定吧;看情況/視具體情況。句意:—珍妮,午飯你想吃什么:匹薩,意大利面還是壽司?—您說吧。我的胃口比較好。故C項最符合語境。
[答案]C
29.—Would you mind if I open the window?
—________
A. I don't like it. B. Yes, please.
C. No, please. D. No, I'm sorry.
[解析]問句句意:我打開窗戶你介意嗎?若表示不介意,答語應是 Of course not;Not at all;Certainly not;No,go ahead 等;若表示介意,則常用答語為:You'd better not;It's not allowed here. 由語境可知C項正確,表示不介意。
[答案]C
30.—I am always feeling nervous before an exam.
—________. Do believe your hard work will surely pay off.
A. Take your time B. Take a good rest
C. Take it easy D. Take your turn
[解析]take your time“不要著急,慢慢地做”;take a good rest“好好休息一下”;take it easy“別緊張,別著急,輕輕松松地”;take your turn“依次,輪流,接替”。句意:—我考試前總是很緊張!猒_______。一定要相信你的努力工作一定會有回報的。因此,空白處應表示“別緊張”,故C項正確。
[答案]C
31.—Tom, your lazy bone! You left the dishes unwashed again!
—________? Mum isn't at home and she can't hear you.
A.Why B.So what
C.For what D.How come
[解析]so what “那又怎么樣”,表示不在乎。
[答案]B
32.—Don't you feel cold, Tim? You wear such a jacket in a day at -5℃.
—________. I'm boiling.
A. No worry B. Take it easy
C. Not in the least D. That's OK
[解析]A項表示“不擔心”;B項表示“別緊張,別著急”;C項表示“一點也不”;D項表示“可以;不用了”。句意:—蒂姆,難道你不感覺冷嗎?在零下5攝氏度的天氣里穿這么一件外套!猒_______。我要沸騰了。由句意可知C項正確,指“一點也不冷”。
[答案]C
33.—What were you saying just now?
—________. Let's get down to the English speaking contest tomorrow.
A. Don't mention it B. Take it easy
C. That's all right D. Forget it
[解析]句意:—你剛才在說什么?—________。咱們認真準備明天的英語演講比賽吧。A項意為“不用謝”;B項意為“不著急,別緊張”;C項意為“不用謝,別客氣”;D項意為“不必在意”。由語境和四個選項的意思可知D項正確。
[答案]D
34.—I'd like to take a chance and run a factory.
—Do you know about the local market? ________.
A. No problem
B. Better safe than sorry
C. Do as you please
D. Think nothing of it
[解析]A項意為“沒有問題”;B項意為“小心不出大錯;安全勝過遺憾”;C項意為“你可以隨意行事”;D項意為“別放在心上”。句意:—我想抓住機會開個工廠。—你了解當?shù)厥袌鰡?________。由語境和四個選項的意思可知B項正確。
[答案]B