Death on Christmas Eve:Why was Celia cleared of Jessie's murder at the inquest? A: Celia was too beautiful to be a murderer. B: Celia had bribed the cops. C: There were no witnesses, there was a lack of evidence. D: Celia was pretending to be Jessie.

Death on Christmas Eve: How was Celia like her mother? A: Her mother had also bribed the cops. B: Her mother had also murdered someone. C: Celia looked exactly like her mother, from her body to her clothes, and the way she acted with Charlie. D: Celia and her mother both loved Charlie.

1.As a small boy, Thomas Edison was slow ________ learning to read and write. [A] on [B] with [C] about [D] in 2.If the young man seeks nothing but pleasure, he will achieve nothing ________. [A]in need [B]in the end [C]in time [D] in order 3._______ is no doubt that overwork and much worry caused his illness. [A] It [B]There [C] This [D] Here 4.Members of society tend to cooperate ________ the goals they share. [A] in reward of [B] in pursuit of [C] in view of [D] in light of 5.Don't worry too much, Jane. Your son ________ home already. Let's go back and check it out. [A] returned [B] will return [C] has returned [D] may have returned 6.It is very important for students to understand and ________ new information. [A] take in [B] give in [C] chip in [D] fail in 7.She attributed her success in her career ________ continuous support from her parents. [A] on [B] with [C]to [D] into 8. You can come up with a _______ to a problem by thinking about it in another way. [A] solution [B] formation [C] transmission [D] persuasion 9. He thinks about nothing but playing video games all day long. I think he's totally ________ to it. [A] obsessed [B] attracted [C] addicted [D] hooked 10.General Xiang Yu was highly _________ for his many conquests. [A] respectful [B] respective [C] respected [D] respecting 11.If you don't ________ cooking today, we can go out to eat at the new restaurant. [A] would like [B] go on with [C] feel like [D] figure out 12.It was when I read his letter ________ I realized he had given me huge help. [A] that [B] then [C] before [D] after 13. Every man has the right to live where he wants to, ________ the color of his skin. [A] in case of [B] prior to [C] regardless of [D] apart from 14.It is _________ for every family to make earthquake emergency plans. [A] sensitive [B] severe [C] secondary [D] sensible 15.With more and more students _______ it, the new club soon expanded and became the largest one on the campus. [A] joined [B] to join [C] joining [D] joint 16.There is no greater importance ________ cultivating independence in children. [A] in [B] than [C] of [D] with 17. Last summer we visited the West Lake, ________ Hangzhou is famous in the world. [A] for which [B] for that [C] in which [D] what 18.You will ___________ for skipping class so frequently. [A] come in handy [B] pay a big price [C] take stock of [D] play a role 19.This blood test will show whether or not you’re ___________ to the disease. [A] accessible [B] peculiar [C] equivalent [D] immune 20.Mothers tend to be too ________ toward their children. They should let them see more of the world. [A] hopeful [B] protective [C] modest [D] encouraging 21. When he is confronted with a ________, he usually makes an arbitrary decision by throwing a coin. A. paradox B. prejudice C. dilemma D. conflict 22. Students and teachers should have ________ attitudes toward each other. A. respectful B. respected C. respective D. respectable 23. If you joke on the local traditions or some respect of the local customs, you will surely ________ the people. A. tease B. irritate C. protect D. attract 24.He was a good public speaker and organizer and ________ with extraordinary energy. A. bribed B. supported C. awarded D. endowed 25. Payment of the community charge is ________, which is why it is more accurately characterized as a tax than a charge. A. optional B. compulsory C. satisfactory D. illicit