Behind our house is the start of a fascinating trail (小径). This trail is one of the old roads that wind through untold miles of forest. My (36) , Beans, and I walk the trail frequently. Normally, Beans sniffs alongside the trail to follow the smell of a deer track or explore some cause known only to him.
Beans is a white dog, quite handsome and very smart. He not only understands what we tell him, but also often makes sounds as if he were trying to (37) back.
One morning, we took a different route, which led us to an unfamiliar trail. I was sure this trail would eventually lead us to our familiar (38) . But, no. We seemed to be far off course. After two hours, I suddenly realized that Beans probably (39) the way home. So I urged, "Beans, take me home." He ran down a new trail. But it merely led to an intersection (岔道口) of trails.
Soon it became (40) that we were getting nowhere. I began to picture the rest of the day in the (41) , without food or drink. We had walked about ten miles. But Beans seemed totally (42) The sniffing and exploring was going well for him.
Finally, we (43) a crossroad near a highway. Lady Luck suggested I should turn left. We did and (44) reached a cottage beside a field. I knocked on the door and explained my situation to an old man. He laughed and then drove us home.
Since our adventure, I (45) that Beans probably knew all along how to get home.
He was just having too much fan exploring new trails.

A:punctually  B:frequently  C:formally  D:shortly

When John and Victoria Falls arrived in New York from London for a one-year stay, they did not bring many things with them. They had planned either to live in a furnished (配备家具)apartment or to buy used furniture. But they soon learned about a new system that more and more people are using. The renting (出租；租用) of home furnishings (beds, tables, dishes, and so on) has become one of America’s fastest growing business.
What kinds of people rent their home furnishings instead of buying them Many kinds of people, international businessmen, government officials, airline workers, young married couples -- the people whose jobs may force them to move frequently(频繁) from one city (or country ) to another. They saved the trouble and cost of moving their furniture each time. They simply rent new furniture when they reach their new homes. Young people with little money do not want to buy cheap furniture that they will soon grow to dislike. They prefer to wait until they have enough money to buy furniture they really like. Meanwhile, they find they can rent better quality furniture than they can afford to buy.
One family, who now have a large, beautiful home of their own, like their rented furniture so much that they decide to keep renting it instead of buying new things. But they don’t like to tell people about it. The idea of renting home furnishings is still quite new, and they are not sure what their neighbors might think.
What is the characteristic (特征) in common about those who rent home furnishings

A:They are too poor to buy furniture. B:They are so young that they like renting. C:They have to move frequently. D:They like to change their furniture frequently.

D

A:They are too poor to buy furniture. B:They are so young that they like renting. C:They have to move frequently. D:They like to change their furniture frequently.

It’s most important to wash your hands frequently and well - 20 seconds with soap and water -and avoid touching your eyes and nose. Alcohol - based hand gels are also effective. Second, to avoid spreading germs, cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze, preferably using your sleeve or a tissue. And third, if you’re sick or your child is sick, stay home until the fever has gone away for at least 24 hours without the use of fever - reducing medication.
People can avoid spreading germs by

A:washing hands frequently and well. B:covering mouth when they cough or sneeze. C:staying away from the population. D:avoid touching eyes and nose after hand washin

One night this summer, on my way home from work I decided to see a movie. I knew the theatre would be air-conditioned and I couldn’t face my (1) apartment. Sitting in the theatre I had to (2) the opening between the two tall heads in front of me. I had to keep changing the (3) every time she leaned over to talk to him, (4) he leaned over to kiss her. Why do the Americans display such (5) in a public place I thought the movie would help improve my English, but as it (6) , it was an Italian movie. (7) about an hour I decided to give up the movie and (8) my popcorn. I’ve never understood why they gave me so much popcorn! It tasted pretty good, (9) .With time going by, I understood (10) of the romantic sounding Italians. I just heard the (11) of the popcorn chewed between my teeth. My thought started to (12) . I remembered when I was in South Korea, I (13) to watch a host on TV frequently. He seemed like a good friend to me, until I saw him (14) on TV in New York speaking (15) English instead of perfect Korean. He didn’t (16) have a Korean accent! I felt like I had been betrayed(背叛).When our family moved to the United States six years ago, none of us spoke any English. (17) we had picked up a few words, my mother suggested that we all should practise English at home. Everyone agreed, but our house became terribly  (18) and we all seemed to avoid each other. When we couldn’t avoid seeing each other, our expressions were stiff (僵硬的). Sitting at the dinner table we preferred silence to  (19)  a difficult language. Mother  (20)  to say something in English but it came out all wrong and we all burst into laughter and decided to forget it ! We’ve been speaking Korean at home ever since.
 

A:even B:always C:occasionally D:frequently

One night this summer, on my way home from work I decided to see a movie. I knew the theatre would be air-conditioned and I couldn’t face my (1) apartment. Sitting in the theatre I had to (2) the opening between the two tall heads in front of me. I had to keep changing the (3) every time she leaned over to talk to him, (4) he leaned over to kiss her. Why do the Americans display such (5) in a public place I thought the movie would help improve my English, but as it (6) , it was an Italian movie. (7) about an hour I decided to give up the movie and (8) my popcorn. I’ve never understood why they gave me so much popcorn! It tasted pretty good, (9) .With time going by, I understood (10) of the romantic sounding Italians. I just heard the (11) of the popcorn chewed between my teeth. My thought started to (12) . I remembered when I was in South Korea, I (13) to watch a host on TV frequently. He seemed like a good friend to me, until I saw him (14) on TV in New York speaking (15) English instead of perfect Korean. He didn’t (16) have a Korean accent! I felt like I had been betrayed(背叛).When our family moved to the United States six years ago, none of us spoke any English. (17) we had picked up a few words, my mother suggested that we all should practise English at home. Everyone agreed, but our house became terribly  (18) and we all seemed to avoid each other. When we couldn’t avoid seeing each other, our expressions were stiff (僵硬的). Sitting at the dinner table we preferred silence to  (19)  a difficult language. Mother  (20)  to say something in English but it came out all wrong and we all burst into laughter and decided to forget it ! We’ve been speaking Korean at home ever since.
 

A:even B:always C:occasionally D:frequently

One night this summer, on my way home from work I decided to see a movie. I knew the theatre would be air-conditioned and I couldn’t face my (1) apartment. Sitting in the theatre I had to (2) the opening between the two tall heads in front of me. I had to keep changing the (3) every time she leaned over to talk to him, (4) he leaned over to kiss her. Why do the Americans display such (5) in a public place I thought the movie would help improve my English, but as it (6) , it was an Italian movie. (7) about an hour I decided to give up the movie and (8) my popcorn. I’ve never understood why they gave me so much popcorn! It tasted pretty good, (9) .With time going by, I understood (10) of the romantic sounding Italians. I just heard the (11) of the popcorn chewed between my teeth. My thought started to (12) . I remembered when I was in South Korea, I (13) to watch a host on TV frequently. He seemed like a good friend to me, until I saw him (14) on TV in New York speaking (15) English instead of perfect Korean. He didn’t (16) have a Korean accent! I felt like I had been betrayed(背叛).When our family moved to the United States six years ago, none of us spoke any English. (17) we had picked up a few words, my mother suggested that we all should practise English at home. Everyone agreed, but our house became terribly  (18) and we all seemed to avoid each other. When we couldn’t avoid seeing each other, our expressions were stiff (僵硬的). Sitting at the dinner table we preferred silence to  (19)  a difficult language. Mother  (20)  to say something in English but it came out all wrong and we all burst into laughter and decided to forget it ! We’ve been speaking Korean at home ever since.
 

A:even B:always C:occasionally D:frequently