广东省高三英语复习40分钟限时训练8_高考复习指南

广东省高三英语复习40分钟限时训练8

　　B. To make up differences, humor is a most acceptable as well as a most effective means.

　　C. People often turn to humorous ways when meeting with difficult situations because of its effectiveness.

　　D. Only by adopting the means of humor can one succeed in some jobs.

　　What caused the roast turkey to drop onto the floor?

　　A. The backward movement of the door.

　　B. The son’s hasty behavior.

　　C. Someone happened to be at the door.

　　D. The bird raised by the family.

　　By saying“… and bring in the other one,” the hostess meant that_______.

　　A. the son had to cook another turkey for the guests

　　B. she already had made more than one turkey ready for the dinner.

　　C. some other dish would be served instead of a turkey

　　D. the son could serve the same turkey after it was cleaned

　　What do you think would probably be the result if the hostess got angry and scolded the son?

　　A. It would make the embarrassing situation worse

　　B. The son would refuse to serve the guests any more

　　C. The son would talk back and make the mother all the more angry

　　D. The guests would leave before the dinner was over

　　Not long ago, we argued in this space that because America has some of the best tap water available, it is time to start thinking twice about drinking commercially bottled water. One big reason is that a lot of petroleum is required to manufacture and transport the plastic bottles, thus adding to global warming and other environmental problems. Of course, in certain circumstances bottled water is necessary. It is essential during emergencies — think Katrina — and it is certainly a better alternative when the only other drinks come loaded with calories.