自杀未遂(attempted suicide)是指（　）

A:有寻死的愿望，但没有采取任何实际行动 B:有意毁灭自我的行动，但并未导致死亡 C:采取有意毁灭自我的行为，并导致了死亡 D:有意或故意伤害自己生命的行为 E:反映死亡愿望并不强烈的一种行为

The authors of the United States Constitution attempted to establish an effective national government while preserving ______ for the states and liberty for individuals.

A:autonomy B:dignity C:monopoly D:stability

The government who （） responsible for this event attempted to find a solution.

A:were B:was C:are D:is

They have made up their mind to give up smoking.

A:tried B:attempted C:agreed D:decided

They attempted to finish the task before July.

A:tried B:aimed C:agreed D:promised

The English first attempted to settle in Maine at the {{U}}mouth{{/U}} of the Kennebec River in 1607.

A:edge of B:elbow in C:entrance to D:source of

Recently, I flew to Las Vegas to attend a meeting. As we were about to arrive, the pilot announced with apology that there would be a slight (16) before setting down. High desert winds had (17) the airport to close all but one runway. He said that we would be (18) the city for a few minutes waiting to (19) . We were also told to remain in our seats meanwhile with our seat belts fastened (20) there might be a few bumps(颠簸). Well, that few minutes turned into about four-five minutes, including a ride that would make a roller coaster(过山车) (21) by comparison. The movement was so fierce that several passengers felt (22) and had to use airsickness bags. As you might guess, that’ s not a good thing to have happen in a(n) (23) space because it only (24) to increase the discomfort of the situation.
About twenty minutes into the adventure, the entire airplane became very (25) There was now a sense of anxiety and fear that could be (26) noticed. Every passenger simply held on for dear life …except one. A (27) was having a good time！ With each bump of the (28) , he would let out a giggle (咯咯地笑)of delight. As I observed this, I (29) that he didn’t know he was supposed to be afraid and worried about his (30) . He neither thought about the past nor about the future. Those are what we gown--ups have learned from (31) . He was (32) the ride because he had not yet been taught to fear it. Having understood this, I took a deep breath and (33) back into my seat, pretending I was (34) on a roller coaster. I smiled for the rest of the flight. I even (35) to giggle once or twice, much to the chagrin(随恼) of the man sitting next to me holding the airsickness bag.

A:attempted B:managed C:wanted D:decided