351.The rapidly growing birth rate brings about a lot of environment problems,which the government is supposed to take_____.
A.significantly B.severely C.earnestly D.seriously
[答案]D.seriously.
[注释]take...seriously是习惯搭配，意为“重视，认真对待”
352.Carl wanted to play a joke on Bob but gave himself_____by laughing.
A.away B.in C.out D.up
[答案]A.away.
[注释]give away暴露，泄露。
353.The government is_____and will take the necessary steps to maintain security and stability.
A.on the alert B.out of control
C.on guard D.in vain
[答案]A.on the alert.
[注释]on the alert(=alert;watchful;careful)警惕，小心：Drivers must be on the alert for traffic signals.(=Drivers must be especially careful to see signals when driving a car.)(司机必须密切注视交通信号。)
out of control失去控制；on guard站岗；in vain徒劳，无效。
354.Many people complain of the rapid_____of modern life.
A.rate B.pace C.speed D.growth
[答案]B.pace.
[注释]pace走或跑的速度；发展或进步速度。
355.She has lost her handbag with the_____sum of$150 in it.
A.extraordinary B.important
C.considerable D.valuable
[答案]C.considerable.
[注释]considerable相当可观的。[注意]considerate考虑周到的，体谅的，体贴的：1）She is considerate to others.(她能体谅别人。)2）That was very considerate of you.（你真体谅别人。）
