正确答案： A
52. The page had so many corrections and comments on it that the original text was virtually ______.
A) unloaded B) unreadable C) unpredictable D) undone 正确答案： B
53. If the fire alarm is sounded, all residents are requested to _____ in the courtyard.
A) assemble B) converge C) crowd D) accumulate
正确答案： A
54. The illustrations for the book were drawn by a _____ artist.
A) monster B) long-overdue C) flourishing D) freelance 正确答案： D
55. A strong blast of wind blew the car _____ off the road.
A) normally B) ashore C) dimly D) sideways
正确答案： D
56. "The electronics giant Philips is working on technology that will ______ the next generation of mobile phones into miniature video stores and music libraries," Britain's New Scientist says in last Saturday issue.
A) transform B) endure C) heave D) disguise
正确答案： A
57. Mary did not allow her lack of money to become a(n) ______ to getting a good education.
A) impact B) frustration C) barrier D) barricade
正确答案： C
58. Following him through the door were three frightening men wearing those horrible stocking masks, one of whom in front was carrying a(n) ______.
A) instrument B) pistol C) sled D) machinery
正确答案： B