239.
(A) very
(B) so
(C) such
(D) much (答案C)230.
(A) on
(B) for
(C) over
(D) with (答案C)People throughout the world use hand gestures to express their feelings. __231__ communicating through hand gestures is quick and clear, the meaning of the same gesture varies from place to place. Take the American OK gesture, for example. It is a circle formed by the thumb and the index finger, with the other fingers stretched straight. The gesture is positive and used to show support in the United States, __232__ it angers some Europeans with its symbolic meaning of “a big zero.” Without knowing this, an American traveler in Middle or Southern Europe __233__ a hotel servant by using the OK gesture. __234__ the embarrassment of the traveler, the servant would give a confused look at the gesture. This is because the servant reads the gesture, which the traveler uses to show __235__, as “zero” or “no use.”231.
(A) Since
(B) Just as
(C) If
(D) Even though (答案D)232.
(A) when
(B) while
(C) as
(D) if (答案B)233.
(A) is insulted
(B) to insult
(C) may insult
(D) that insults (答案C)234.
(A) To
(B) In
(C) For
(D) With (答案A)235.
(A) relief
(B) approval
(C) reply
(D) frustration (答案B)We can’t live without friends. However, friends won’t just come if you don’t __236__. It __237__ time and patience to develop a delicious friendship. Here are some tips. First of all, a warm smile is always welcome. It helps to make a good first impression. __238__, similar interests are important. With interests alike, you can __239__ more time talking or doing the things you enjoy together. Besides, being willing to listen carefully __240__ also a necessary element.236.
(A) take any effort
(B) make any effort
(C) take no effort
(D) make no effort (答案B)237.
(A) takes
(B) spends
(C) costs
(D) makes (答案A)238.
(A) Therefore
(B) Next
(C) However
(D) Still (答案B)239.
(A) mix
(B) need
(C) spend
(D) leave (答案C)