46. ____ quite recently, most mothers in Britain did not take paid work outside the home. A. Before B. Until C. From D. Since ...

41. We must look beyond ____ and assumptions and try to discover what is missing. A. justifications B. illusions C. manifestations D. specifications ...

36. Many people like white color as it is a ____ of purity. A. symbol B. sign C. signal D. symptom ...

32. Now the cheers and applause ____ in a single sustained roar. A. mingled B. concentrated C. assembled D. permeated ...

27. The soldier was _____ of running away when the enemy attacked. A. scolded B. charged C. accused D. punished ...

23. The government is trying to do something to ____ better understanding between the two nations . A. raise B. promote C. heighten D. increase ...

14. Though ____ in a big city, Peter always prefers to paint the primitive scenes of country life. A. grown B. raised C. tended D. cultivated ...

8. She accused the man _____ breaking into her house. A. at B. of C. for D. with ...

4. Grant Wood instantly ____ to fame in 1930 with his painting American Gothic, an often-copied interpretation of the solemn pride of American farmers. A. arise B. rise C. rose D. raised ...

2. （ ）是用百分数或系数形式表示的季节变动指标。 A. 同期平均数 B. 连锁系数 C. 季节变差 D. 季节指数 ...