[第一单元]; 第5小题：D 推论题。从文章最后一段“…and doesn’t cheapen the institution of marriage”，可以看出芬尼认为他的网站不会削弱婚姻制度，所以D项不符合原文。
46. “I do.” To Americans those two words __(1)__great meaning. They can even change your life, especially if you say them at your own wedding. Making wedding vows is like signing a contract. Now Americans don’t really think marriage is a business deal. __(2)__ marriage is serious business.
It all begins with engagement. Traditionally, a young man asks the father of his sweetheart __(3)__ permission to marry her. If the father agrees, the man later proposes to her. Often he tries to surprise her by “popping the question” in a romantic way.__(4)__ the couple just decide together that the time is right to get married. The man usually gives his fiancée a diamond ring as a __(5)__ of their engagement. They may be engaged for weeks, months or even years. As the big day __(6)__,bridal showers and bachelor’s parities provide many useful gifts. Today many couples also receive counseling during engagement.
At last it’s time for the wedding. Although most weddings follow long-held traditions, there’s still __(7)__ for American individualism. For example, the usual place for a wedding is in a church. But some people get married outdoors in a scenic spot. __(8)__ even have the ceremony while sky diving or riding on horseback! The couple may invite hundreds of people or just a few close friends. They choose their own style of colors, decorations and music during the ceremony. But some things __(9)__ change. The bride usually wears a beautiful, long white wedding dress. The groom wears a formal suit or tuxedo. Several close friends participate __(10)__ the ceremony as attendants, including the best man and the maid of honor. [共10题] (1) (A) make (B) carry (C) use (D) write
你选择的答案： B [正确] 正确答案：B (2)
(A) Because (B) However (C) Therefore (D) But
你选择的答案： D [正确] 正确答案：D (3) (A) for (B) with (C) about (D) of
你选择的答案： A [正确] 正确答案：A (4)
(A) Some time (B) Sometime
(C) Sometimes (D) Anytime
你选择的答案： C [正确] 正确答案：C (5) (A) sign (B) signal (C) symptom (D) symbol
你选择的答案： D [正确] 正确答案：D (6)
(A) approves (B) approaches (C) closes (D) appears
你选择的答案： B [正确] 正确答案：B (7) (A) space (B) room (C) area (D) place
你选择的答案： B [正确] 正确答案：B (8) (A) A few (B) Few (C) A little (D) Little
你选择的答案： A [正确] 正确答案：A (9) (A) often (B) usually (C) rarely (D) always
你选择的答案： C [正确] 正确答案：C (10) (A) for (B) to (C) with (D) in
你选择的答案： D [正确] 正确答案：D 参考答案：
[第一单元]; 第10小题：D participate in 为固定搭配，意为“参加，参与”。
第二次作业
一、单项选择题(只有一个选项正确，共40道小题)
1. -I need these four books. Could you tell me how to find them on the shelves? - __________
(A) Let me check the computer about them for you. (B) Please go ahead. (C) I don’t think so. (D) Please try again. 你选择的答案： A [正确] 正确答案：A
解答参考：[第二单元] A 此题询问如何能够查找书籍，B，C，D 三项均不能回答此问题。而A 的回答表明可以从电脑上查询。
2. -Do you have a copy of this book in the library? - __________
(A) You have to do it by yourself. (B) Sorry, it’s not in our stock. (C) What’s wrong with the book? (D) Do you want to find the book? 你选择的答案： B [正确] 正确答案：B
解答参考：[第二单元]B 此题询问是否能够借到书，而B选项的回答表明“抱歉，此书不在图书馆藏书之内”，故选B。
3. - __________ -Ten at a time.
(A) How many books can I borrow?
(B) How many books are there in the library? (C) When does the library close? (D) What’s the time? 你选择的答案： A [正确] 正确答案：A
解答参考：[第二单元]A 此题的回答为“每次十本 ”，故应选A“能借多少本书？”。
4. - __________ -About a month.
(A) How long does the library stay open? (B) How often can I borrow books?
(C) How long can I keep the books? (D) How often need I go to the library? 你选择的答案： C [正确] 正确答案：C
解答参考：[第二单元]C 此题的回答意为“一个月时间”，故应选C“我能借多长时间？”。
5. -What if I couldn’t finish these books within a month? - __________
(A) You’d better tell me. (B) Sorry, you have to. (C) You mustn’t do so.
(D) You can come and renew them. 你选择的答案： D [正确] 正确答案：D
解答参考：[第二单元]D 此题询问“如果没能在规定时间内阅读完书籍该怎么办？”， D选项意为“你可以来续借。”
6. -Why can’t I find the book? - __________
(A) The book is on loan. (B) Sorry, I don’t know. (C) It’s in the library. (D) You’d better go ahead. 你选择的答案： A [正确] 正确答案：A
解答参考：[第二单元]A 此题询问“为什么不能找到此书？”， A 选项意为“可能被人借走了”。
7. -Excuse me. What do you mean you can reserve the book for me? - __________
(A) It means you can take the book home. (B) It means you can have the book if you like
(C) It means we won't lend them out to any other reader when they are returned. (D) It means we’ll take care of the books. 你选择的答案： C [正确] 正确答案：C
解答参考：[第二单元]C 此题询问“替我保留书本是什么意思？”， C 的回答为“书被退还时可以暂时不借给他人 ”。
8. -How much will I be fined if my books are overdue? - __________ (A) It depends.
(B) Ten cents for each book each day. (C) You must return the books in time. (D) No more than ten cents. 你选择的答案： B [正确] 正确答案：B
解答参考：[第二单元]B 此题询问如果图书超期罚款的情况，B项的回答意为“每本书每天十美分 ”，D项尽管也谈到了钱，但不符合常理，故排除，而A项的回答不具体。
9. -Can I take the book out of the library? - __________
(A) You can only read that book here in the library. (B) You have to ask yourself first. (C) I cannot tell you. (D) You don’t know that. 你选择的答案： A [正确] 正确答案：A
解答参考：[第二单元]A 此题询问能否将书带出馆，A项意为“只能在馆内阅读”，B， C，D三项都没有在直接回答问题。
10. -Can I use the computer in the library to check some books? - __________ (A) Go ahead. (B) You will be fined. (C) Don’t think about it. (D) Please don’t say so. 你选择的答案： A [正确] 正确答案：A
解答参考：[第二单元]A 此题询问能否在图书馆内使用电脑，故选A，B项说要被罚款，不合常理，C，D 两项没有回答此问题。
11. When he was a boy he ________ his talent for writing. (A) demonstrated (B) clarified (C) illustrated (D) approved
你选择的答案： A [正确] 正确答案：A
解答参考：[第二单元]答案A demonstrate 展现，表明，示范；clarify 澄清，阐明；illustrate 举例说明，阐明 ； approve 赞成，满意。 【译文】他还是孩子的时候就表现出了对写作的天赋。
12. ________ the football game will be played depends on the weather. (A) If (B) That (C) Whether (D) Since
你选择的答案： C [正确] 正确答案：C
解答参考：[第二单元]C Whether引导主语从句，表示是否；if不能引导主语从句，首先排除，因此选C。 【译文】足球比赛是否要进行还得看天气。
13. The road accident ________ the death of two people.