答案: C
11.A.clean B.warm
C.rest D.observe
解析: 进屋后小孩子的脸和手会暖和起来。
答案: B
12.A.excel at B.stare at
C.hand on D.put on
解析: 从后面的No,we didn't become great salesgirls.可知此处作者是在反问自己是否从卖东西的经历中变得擅于销售。
答案: A
13.A.confusing B.surprising
C.meaningless D.wonderful
解析: 从前面的this was our great first job可知作者对这份工作的评价是正面的、肯定的。
答案: D
14.A.reacted B.defended
C.cared D.worked
解析: 从后面的He was taking time to help us可知作者感受到了父亲的关心。
答案: C
15.A.if B.because
C.until D.though
解析: 父亲虽然忙于工作,但是仍然会帮助作者,此处需要使用让步状语从句。
答案: D
16.A.checking B.building
C.designing D.describing
解析: 从后面的We had playwood floors for years before we...可知作者的家在刚搬进去时还需要继续建造,父亲一直要从事这项工作。
答案: B
17.A.afford B.dare
C.expect D.require
解析: 从后面的Although we were poor可知作者的家很长时间里买不起地砖。