1. Older citizens in the United States vote more regularly than younger ones, particularly when local and state issues are being considered.
(A) cast their ballots
(B) run for office
(C) criticize the government
2. Because it symbolized strength, the oak(橡树.橡木)was traditionally worshiped and had numerous mythological associations.
(A) bought (B) transported (C) adored
3.The best country songs are those that express an emotion that is likely to make a listener weep.
(A)smile (B) think(C)cry
4.Because of its vivid yellow, black and orange coloring, the emperor penguin stands out (显眼的)against the usually bleak landscape of its habitat.
(A) odd (B) pale(C) bright
5.The Californian redwoods, the tallest trees in the world, are known for their ability to withstand fire, insects and disease.
(A) receive(B)resist (C) attack
6.Under the Housing Act of 1977, British local authorities must in certain circumstances provide housing for homeless families as part of the government welfare program.
(A) benefit (B) calmness (C) grace
答案：ACCCB A
详解：
1、cast their ballots
投票
Millions of people in Afghanistan and Iraq defied terrorists to cast their ballots in free elections.
千百万阿富汗和伊拉克人民不顾恐怖分子的威胁在自由选举中投下了自己的选票。
2、adored
崇拜
He adored her as a goddess.
他把她当作女神崇拜。
3、cry
vt. 叫喊;哭出;大声说
n. 叫喊;叫声;口号;呼叫
vi. 哭;叫;喊
I've never known him to cry.
我从未见过他哭泣。
4、bright
adj. 明亮的，鲜明的;聪明的;愉快的
adv. 明亮地;光明地;欢快地
n. 车头灯光
The bright future is before us.
光明的未来就在我们前面。
5、resist
vi. 抵抗，抗拒;忍耐
vt. 抵抗;忍耐，忍住
n. [助剂] 抗蚀剂;防染剂
You should resist the temptation.
您应当抵制这种诱惑。
6、benefit
n. 利益，好处;救济金
vt. 有益于，对…有益
vi. 受益，得益
In any case, we could halve the benefit.
在任何情况下我们都将利益均分。
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