29.() money， she is quite rich. However this does not mean that she is happy.( )

32.We can accept your order () payment is made in advance.( )

A. in the belief that

B. in order that

C. on the excuse that

D. on condition that

39.We must ()that the telegram arrives in time.

A. secure

B. ensure

C. assure

D. certify

45.If you ()in taking this attitude， we＇ll have to ask you to leave.

A. pursue

B. resist

C. insist

D. persist

1、In China it is relatively usual to ask people their age， but in the West this question is generally regarded as impolite. This is particularly true _11()women， and even more so if the inquirer is a man. However， it is very _12()to ask children their age， and some adults may not mind being asked either. In fact， some elderly people are quite happy to _13()their age， especially if they feel they look young for their age. Nevertheless， it is not very wise to ask a direct question like “How old are you?”.If elderly people want to talk about their age， they may easily14()_the topic themselves， and ask the other person to guess how old they are . They normally expect to be complimented on their youthfulness， though rather than 15() that they look very old. Even tbough Westerners do not usually ask people directly how old they are， this does not _16() that they are not interested to know how old other people are. They may ask _17()for the information， or else they may try to 18() the topic indirectly. Sometimes discussions about educational_19()and the number of years of working experience may provide some clues， but this is not always the 20().19.( )

A. background

B. knowledge

C. experience

D. level

49.Oppositions leaders will be watchingcarefully to see how the Prime Minister() the crisis.( )

A. handles

B. conducts

C. observes

D. directs

20.Can you tell me ()about this city that makes people love it so much?( )

A. it is what

B. what it is

C. what is it

D. is it what

13.Beth could () her coat because it had large red buttons.( )

A. claim

B. identify

C. define

D. prove

10.The new laws limit the () of the king＇s power.

A. height

B. level

C. extent

D. horizon

1、In China it is relatively usual to ask people their age， but in the West this question is generally regarded as impolite. This is particularly true _11()women， and even more so if the inquirer is a man. However， it is very _12()to ask children their age， and some adults may not mind being asked either. In fact， some elderly people are quite happy to _13()their age， especially if they feel they look young for their age. Nevertheless， it is not very wise to ask a direct question like “How old are you?”.If elderly people want to talk about their age， they may easily14()_the topic themselves， and ask the other person to guess how old they are . They normally expect to be complimented on their youthfulness， though rather than()15() that they look very old. Even tbough Westerners do not usually ask people directly how old they are， this does not _16() that they are not interested to know how old other people are. They may ask _17()for the information， or else they may try to 18() the topic indirectly. Sometimes discussions about educational_19()and the number of years of working experience may provide some clues， but this is not always the 20().20.( )

A. fact

B. truth

C. reality

D. case

26.We＇ve ()sugar. Ask Mrs. Jones to lend us some.

A. run away with

B. run down

C. run off

D. run out of