41. A. urge B. pressure C. freedom D. pride 42. A. However B. Meanwhile C. Anyhow D. Somewhat 43. A. calling up B. picking up C. setting up D. storing up 44. A. see B. touch C. hug D. feel 45. A. prescription B. notice C. diagnosis D. prediction 46. A. turned over B. figured out C. thought up D. took in 47. A. by virtue of B. in the event of C. on account of D. for fear of 48. A. Miserable B. Hesitant C. Passionate D. Motivated 49. A. happiness B. sight C. encouragement D. promise 50. A. ceremony B. crossroads C. milestone D. junction 51. A. lesson B. bless C. gift D. chance 52. A. comforting B. heartbreaking C. rewarding D. demanding 53. A. arrangements B. expectations C. wishes D. values 54. A. over B. through C. beyond D. with 55. A. give B. sacrifice C. help D. die

第三部分阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）

　　请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

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