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C lines 15–20 (“Catherine . . . captives”)(“Catherine began to feel something of disappointment—she was tired of being continually pressed against by people, the generality of whose faces possessed nothing to interest, and with all of whom she was so wholly unacquainted that she could not relieve the irksomeness of imprisonment by the exchange of a syllable with any of her fellow captives.”) D lines 20–25 (“They . . . other”)(“They saw nothing of Mr. Allen; and after looking about them in vain for a more eligible situation, were obliged to sit down at the end of a table, at which a large party were already placed, without having anything to do there, or anybody to speak to, except each other.”) ??

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A lines 31–34 (“How . . . indeed”)(“\is,\acquaintance here!\??

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B lines 35–39 (“What . . . here”)(“\gentlemen and ladies at this table look as if they wondered why we came here—we seem forcing ourselves into their party.\ C lines 40–43 (“I . . . now”)(“\somebody to go to.\ D lines 50–52 (“But . . . somebody”)(“But, dear Mrs. Allen, are you sure there is nobody you know in all this multitude of people? I think you must know somebody.\????

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QUESTION 4 OF 11

In line 11 (“ingenuity”), “ingenuity” most nearly means????????

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A brilliance. B dexterity. C inventiveness. D intellect.

QUESTION 9 OF 11

As used in line 65 (“agreeable”) , “agreeable” most nearly means????????

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A enjoyable. B acceptable. C tolerable. D common.

QUESTION 5 OF 11

The description of Mrs. Allen in lines 26–30 (“Mrs. Allen congratulated herself, as soon as they were seated, on having preserved her gown from injury. \\anything I like so well in the whole room, I assure you.””) primarily serves to????????

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A illustrate her unruf?ed personality. B highlight her scrupulousness. C show her expensive tastes. D establish her sense of vanity.

QUESTION 10 OF 11

Mrs. Allen’s response in lines 53–55 (“I . . . dance”)(“\word—I wish I did. I wish I had a large acquaintance here with all my heart, and then I should get you a partner. I should be so glad to have you dance.”)mainly serves to????????

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A show how shunned they are in the midst of the ball. B highlight her attempts to expand her social circle. C emphasize the goal of ?nding Catherine a partner. D demonstrate their inability to mingle with new acquaintances.

QUESTION 6 OF 11

According to the passage, Catherine is “uncomfortable” because????????

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A it is too noisy, crowded, and warm. B they do not know anyone at the ball. C they have arrived at the ball very late. D their dresses are at risk of being torn.

QUESTION 11 OF 11

The conversation between Mr. Allen and Catherine in lines 64–67 (“Well . . . yawn”) (“\had an agreeable ball.\????????

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A only being polite to Mr. Allen to conceal her real feelings. B incredibly tired and therefore not paying attention to Mr. Allen. C extremely bored and doesn’t care if Mr. Allen notices it. D offended by Mr. Allen’s question and answers sarcastically.

QUESTION 7 OF 11

Which statement best characterizes the relationship between Mrs. Allen and Catherine?????????

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A Catherine is irritated by Mrs. Allen but defers to her in conversation B Catherine is amused by Mrs. Allen but is frustrated by her lack of social connections C Catherine is impressed by Mrs. Allen and is interested in her social contacts D Catherine is angered by Mrs. Allen and believes her social tactics are ineffective

QUESTION 8 OF 11

Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

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Exercise 255This passage is excerpted from L.M. Montgomery, “The Gossip of Valley View,” originally published in 1910.Line5101520253035404550It was the ?rst of April, and Julius Barrett, aged fourteen, perched on his father's gatepost, watched ruefully the low descending sun, and counted that day lost. He had not succeeded in \repeatedly. One and all, old and young, of his intended victims had been too wary for Julius. Hence, Julius was disgusted and ready for anything in the way of a stratagem or a spoil.The Barrett gatepost topped the highest hill in Valley View. Julius could see the entire settlement, from \Everett's farm, a mile to the west, to Adelia Williams's weather-grey little house on a moonrise slope to the east. He was gazing moodily down the muddy road when Dan Chester, homeward bound from the post of?ce, came riding sloppily along on his grey mare and pulled up by the Barrett gate to hand a paper to Julius. Dan was a young man who took life and himself very seriously. He seldom smiled, never joked, and had a Washingtonian reputation for veracity. Dan had never told a conscious falsehood in his life; he never even exaggerated.Julius, beholding Dan's solemn face, was seized with a perfectly irresistible desire to \moment his eye caught the dazzling re?ection of the setting sun on the windows of Adelia Williams's house, and he had an inspiration little short of diabolical. \news, Dan?\\\kind of a family affair, but then Adelia didn't say not to, and anyway it'll be all over the place soon. So I'll tell you, Dan, if you'll promise never to tell who told you. Adelia Williams and Young Thomas Everett are going to be married.\Julius delivered himself of this tremendous lie with a transparently earnest countenance. Yet Dan, credulous as he was, could not believe it all at once.\\last night and told Ma all about it. Ma's her cousin, you know. The wedding is to be in June, and Adelia asked Ma to hel …… 此处隐藏：6659字，全部文档内容请下载后查看。喜欢就下载吧 ……