36. A. emerge           B. boom                     C. disappear               D. work out

37. A. standard         B. days                      C. way                   D. spirit

38. A. part               B. role                        C. figure                D. proportion

39. A. arrogance        B. pride                     C. regret                D. pity

40. A. they                B. them                      C. those                D. these

Ⅲ . 句子释义。从 A 、 B 、 C 、 D 四个选项中，选择一个正确答案，并填入答题纸相应位置。（本大题共 10 小题，每小题 1 分，共 10 分）

  Choose the closest paraphrased version of each of the following sentences or the italicized part. (10 points)

41. Most Americans live according to time segments laid out in engagement calendars.

A. Most Americans can’t do without engagement calendars.

B. Most Americans value time and love engagement calendars.

C. Most Americans have learned to spend their time efficiently.

D. Most Americans spend their time in a planned way.

42. It [my first week’s earnings] was given to me because I had been of some use in the world! And I became a contributing member of my family.

A. I could now bring money home.