D ． We needed something to live for, even just for a drink of water.

44 ． If they [parents] give in , they feel regret and resentment over having been a pushover.

A ． they make up their mind to be more strict .

B ． they never regret that they have given in .

C ． they feel upset that they haven’t been kind enough .

D ． they are sorry and angry that they haven’t been firm enough.

45 ． Romance is the privilege of the rich , not the profession of the unemployed.

A ． A man without a job should be wise enough not to fall in love.

B ． The rich and the poor should be equal in love affairs.

C ． You should never fall in love with anyone without a job.

D ． Unemployed people are not entitled to get married.

46 ． Moreover, it was Emily’s theory that children learned love as well as discipline by family example .

A ． parents should teach their children by example.

B ． parents’ behavior helps shape their children’s character .

C ． children learn things by copying what their parents say and do .

D ． children mirror their parents’ strengths as well as weaknesses.

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

A ． The suburb is a good topic for conversation.

B ． The suburb is a nice place to live in.

C ． The suburb has many advantages.

D ． The suburb is much talked about.

48 ． I can penetrate social masks and roles and see the other person [my romantic partner] on a deeper level.

A ． In spite of his indifference , I can see his love deep down .

B ． At a glance ,I recognise him even though he wears a facemask .

C ． I know what he is at heart beyond his public image and his status .

D ． Whether he turns out to be a millionaire or a beggar , I know what he is .

49 ． Besides , they [terrorists] don’t have access to the knowledge [to build an atomic bomb].

A ． Besides , it is none of their business to do that .

B ． Besides , they are not knowledgeable enough to do that .

C ． Besides , they can’t get the necessary information .

D ． Besides , it is difficult for them to get an opportunity .

50 ． A storm was bearing down upon Iceland.

A ． A storm would soon destroy Iceland.

B ． A storm was about to strike Iceland.

C ． Iceland was frequently attacked by storms.

D ． Iceland would have to face the damages of a storm.