traditions.

3. New evidence might lead to the conclusion that we are wrong.

4. It's rude to interrupt others when they are speaking.

5. She was distinguished (区别) from others by her height.

6. Usually a thoughtless remark may hurt others' feelings or cause a misunderstanding or an embarrassment.

7. You'd better simplify the instructions so that the children can understand them.

8. It can't have been my car. You must be mistaken.

9. I find it difficult to combine having a career with looking after children.

10. She smiled to me, indicating that she had seen me.

二、单项选择

1. In order to achieve high grades and ______ yourself in any examination, there are certain things you must do.

A. distinguish B. describe C. differ D. defeat

2. Many passengers have been complaining about the real-name system ______ it often causes online purchasing problems.

A. only if B. in that C. even if D. so that

3. Don't punish the little boy. After all, he is too young to ______ right from wrong.

A. divide B. protect C. distinguish D. differ

4. -Can you tell me all about the earthquake?

-Sorry, I know nothing about it ______ I read in the newspaper.

A. except B. except for C. except what D. except that

5. -This is a wonderful film.

-Yes, but ______ won't be interested in it.

A. nobody B. somebody C. everyone D. anyone

6. -What do you think of the performance today?

-Great! ______ but a musical genius could perform so successfully.

A. All B. None C. Anybody D. Everybody

7. Last week, only two people came to look at the house, _______ wanted to buy it.

A. none of them B. both of them C. none of whom D. neither of whom

8. -Will you be ______ this afternoon, John?

-It depends. I'm afraid I'll be called by my manager.

A. available B. suitable C. convenient D. spare