Ⅲ . 难句释义。从 A 、 B 、 C 、 D 四个选项中，选择一个正确答案，并在答题纸上写上所选答案的字母。（本大题共 10 小题，每小题 1 分，共 10 分）

Choose the closest paraphrased version for each of the sentences or italicized parts.(10 points)

41. Today an appearance on a television talk show is the ultimate proof of “making it” in America.

A. shows more than anything else that you have established yourself in the U.S.

B. proves at last that you are capable of doing great things in the U.S.

C. is the best way to prove that you are an eloquent speaker in the U.S.

D. is the best proof of your talent for speaking on TV in the U.S.

42. we begin to move restlessly about if we feel time is slipping away without some return—be this in terms of pleasure, work value, or rest.

A. without getting paid for what we could have done—doing something enjoyable, working or just resting.

B. without achieving anything—doing something we enjoy, or getting something done, or simply relaxing.

C. not knowing whether we are getting anywhere in amusement, work or relaxation.

D. not knowing whether we will be rewarded with regard to pleasure, work or rest.

43. The little girl from the Pennsylvania woods, now approaching middle age, had fired a major salvo in the battle for the environment.

A. had made great contribution to human progress.

B. had aroused environmental awareness of the public.

C. had opened fire on those who were spoiling the environment.

D. had launched a fierce attack against pesticides producers and users.

44. In a well-known British newspaper, a writer argued recently that “industry is caught in a web of bribery” and that everyone is “on the take”.

A. everyone accepts bribes.

B. everyone works for money.

C. everyone is only too glad to become rich.

D. everyone is ready to take but no one is willing to give.

45. There is abundant luxury in the room but a minimum of taste.

A. The room is luxurious but the food doesn’t taste good.

B. The richly furnished room needs little decoration.

C. The room is richly furnished and decorated but shows little taste.

D. The more luxury in the room, the less taste on the part of the owner.

46. In the intimacy of the home it is easy to displace disappointment or frustration or anger onto the nearest person, and that person is often a husband or wife.