9. The early warning of floods, over the radio and on TV, spread quickly through the province.

A. having broadcast

B. broadcast

C. broadcasting

D. to be broadcast

10. -Do you think I could borrow your dictionary?

- .

A. How come

B. Yes, borrow

C. Of course not

D. By all means

Ⅵ. 完形填空

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题后所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳选项。

　A great many people become disappointed because they have unrealistic expectations.

Walking up to a department store's counter which sold cloth, a(n) 1 young woman said, "I am very fond of this cloth. How much does it cost?"

　2 at the beautiful girl, the smirking(假笑的) maleclerk replied, "Only one 3 per yard."

　4 by the harassment(骚扰), the woman replied. "That's fine! I'll take ten yards."

With happiness and 5 written all over his face, the clerk 6 measured out and 7 the cloth, then held it out teasingly(逗笑地), 8 forward to receive his "payment".

　The woman snapped up(一把抢过) the package and 9 to a little old man standing beside her. "Grandpa will kiss you. He will pay the bill." she 10.

The clerk was no 11 disappointed. In the course of living, many people are 12 when others do not 13 their expectations. Some expectations must be 14 in order to be happy. Three common 15 and unhealthy expectations many people hold are discussed below:

　Do not expect appreciation. When others say, "Thank you."or in any way show their thanks, be happy. It is a 16 ! If not, don't be sad.

　Do not expect others to make you 17 . They simply cannot do that. Make yourself happy and 18 your joy with others.

　Do not expect not to be let down. At times, people will simply not come through for you in the way you need. 19 them and move on.

20 these three unrealistic expectations and you can begin to expect more happiness right away！

1. A. talented

B. attractive

C. determined

D. diligent

2. A. Staring

B. Aiming

C. Running