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

41. Time is treated as if it were tangible.

A. … it were something too tricky to grasp.

B. … it were something solid which you can seize and control.

C. … it were something you can’t easily see or notice.

D. … it were something that man can never understand.

42. A cross response signals that the parents are in inner conflict.

A. … the parents are usually sorry when they respond angrily.

B. … the parents are sure they are right in responding angrily.

C. … the parents are not certain that the best way is to respond angrily.

D. … the parents are not sure whether or not they should respond angrily.

43. Intellectually, we must admit, he was not of much importance.

A. His mental abilities were about or below average.

B. He was not much respected among intellectuals.

C. His friends thought of him as a good-for-nothing.

D. He was not regarded as a well-informed person.

44. A little girl tramping around in the Pennsylvania woods near her home feels close to the birds and plants and animals. She is at ease with them.

A. She enjoys being close to them.

B. She finds it easy to make friends with them.

C. She feels relaxed and comfortable with them.

D. She regards them as closer friends than humans.

45. What man on earth could deny a child the chance to live?

A. What kind of man could refuse to help a child survive?

B. Is there such a man who could deprive a child of the chance to live?

C. No man should ever refuse to give a child the chance to survive.

D. Only a merciless person would not give a child the chance to survive.

46. Even when you have doubts about people, act as if they are worthy of your best manners.

A. … treat them politely.

B. … speak as politely as you can.

C. … show that you are a man of good manners.

D. … tell them that they deserve your best manners.

47. Nothing was too good for that child [Laura].

A. Laura deserved whatever her parents did for her.

B. Laura was a spoilt child and she was hard to please.

C. Laura never took her parents’ love and care for granted.

D. Laura was untouched no matter what her parents did for her.

48. There is a great deal to be said about the suburb.

A. The suburb has many advantages.

B. The suburb is much talked about.

C. The suburb is a nice area to live in.

D. The suburb attracts many city people.

49.If I care about you. I’m concerned about your growth, and I hope you will become all that you can become.