1.With the gradual recovery of the local economy, I made more money this month than in the whole of the(preceding)quarter.
2.It will bring about (unprecedented)opportunities to the economic and trade cooperation between China and various countries and regions in the world.
3.Saving the children takes (precedence)over anything else during the accident.
4.In response to the current situation, the government intends to increase the (expenditure)of money on environment protection.
5.In the current times when people are becoming more and more concerned with sustainable development, areas of grassland are no longer (expendable)
6.He finished the exploration at the (expense)of his health.
should be warned not to let success and (commendation)make them conceited and self-satisfied.
8. Leading the team into the finals and winning the gold medal, the coach was highly (commended)by his colleagues.
9. Current efforts to develop alternative energy sources are (commendable)steps that will decrease pollution and environmental degradation.
10. He was a legend in the news industry because of his remarkable(dedication), energy and determination of getting to the most difficult assignments.
11. Mr. Smith was considered to be a qualified teacher mainly because he was
a (dedicated)teacher in the eyes of students.
12. As transmitter of public knowledge, stimulator of learning interest, (dedicator)of intellectual value, teacher plays an irreplaceable role in education.
13. I heard with (amazement)that one student in my class won the first prize in the National English Contest for College Students.
14. If you want to make great achievements in your career, you must have extraordinary ability and(amazing)willpower.
15. Both the teacher and the students were (amazed)to find that a lazy boy had gained a mark of 100 in an important test.
16. Survey shows that the Inuit people have an (amazingly)low heart attack and heart disease rate, despite having a diet rich in fat.
17. The crowd sang "Land of Hope and Glory" and other (patriotic)songs, which aroused his missing of his motherland.
18. He was a common and quiet country boy who had joined the army out of a sense o (patriotism)and adventure.
19. It is an overwhelming and dangerous phenomenon that bloodthirsty (patrioteers)are immersed in political persecution.
20. A problem of (transcendent)national importance was the development and control of nuclear energy.
21. This chamber music has such a capacity to stir the heart of people that the audience fell immediately from a secular (世俗的) world into
a (transcendental)realm.
22. The sustainable development is another significant(transcendence)of human being in the civilized progress, especially in modern time.
23. The local government has wasted a(n) (considerable)amount of time and money on this dam project and caused a lot of complaints from the residents.
24. It was very kind and (considerate)of you to give me the encouragement when
I was so depressed at that time.
25. You've done quite well in this job interview, (considering)your educational background and the adverse circumstances.
26. Nowadays, it is inevitable for potential car buyers to take fuel consumption into (consideration)before making an actual purchase.
27. Even today when some Westerners see a black cat sitting in the middle of a street, they will try to take a detour (绕道) because it is regarded as an omen of(misfortune).
28. (Fortunately)he was sent to the hospital in time –if he had been delayed half an hour, he would not have been still alive.
29. The minister made the (unfortunate)mistake of promising that he would quit if the budget deficit was still out of control.
30. The news has aroused (intense)interest among the investors all over the world.
31. Last night she was critically ill in the hospital with highly skilled medical professionals offering (intensive)care.
32. High (intensity)training, also popularly called HIT, is a specific method of strength training that was popularized by Arthur Jones in the 1970s.
33. The country was on the edge of collapse because of the(intensification)of violent rebel attacks in some rural regions
1. Headache is a very (afflictive)and chronic disease, which interestingly torments women more than men.
2. Lack of medical treatment is one of the common (afflictions)of the poor, especially in a country that suffered both the civil war and the famine.
3. Though she is (afflicted)with blindness and poverty, she still manages to take good care of her three children.
4. Out of people's expectation, three months before birth babies are already (responsive)to sound and are particularly sensitive to mothers' voices.
5. No matter what kind of treatment the doctor tried, the patient's body still seemed (irresponsive)to any stimulation from outside.
6.The Minister of Foreign Affairs (responded)that the protection of these refugees required aid of the international organization.
7.Sixty percent of the (respondents)said that they disapproved of the president's performance and fewer than half of them would support renewing his term.
8. Extreme poverty and sex discrimination in rural areas sometimes (deprive)girls' rights to education.
9. He has admitted the charge of fraud and will be given a four-year sentence of imprisonment with the (deprivation)of political rights.
10. Millions of people suffer from serious sleep (deprivation)caused by long work hours, which can result in mental disorders.
11. The International Committee for Aesthetic Studies has recently made an investigation into children's understanding and (appreciation)of art.
12. Our government has been very (appreciative)of the fruits of the economic cooperation with Saudi Arabia, notably over oil resource development.
13. The Broken Bridge is known as the best place for (appreciating)the snow-covered landscape of West Lake.
14. The International Monetary Fund will often ask these nations in financial crisis to take steps to decrease their imports or perhaps (depreciate)their currencies.
15. (Humanities)refer to those branches of knowledge, such as philosophy, literature, and history that are concerned with human culture and ideas.
16. The United Nations condemned the air bombardment as a disproportionate use of force which is not compatible with international (humanitarian)law.
17. We've heard about the (inhumane)medical experiments performed on concentration camp prisoners in the war.
18. Americans overwhelmingly support the (integration)of disabled people into mainstream society and partial economic independence.
19. The aim, said the minister, was to (integrate)Britain both politically and economically into the European community.
20. This software is completely free of charge, but the user must maintain its(integrality / integrity)and cannot use it for commercial purpose!
21. UN General Secretary assumed that the elimination of poverty was (integrally / integratedly)related to policies for health, education, housing, and town planning.
22. They would like the college (administration / administrators)to exert more control over the increasing examination cheatings and lower rates of class attendance.
23. Due to the severe economic crisis, many European countries have had to cut down (administrative / administration)costs to reduce the budget deficit.
24. This account does not have (administrator)privileges, so the installation of this program could not be allowed.
25. With the UN's rescue and generous donation from the world, all the refugees were well (nourished)and in good physical condition.
26. It is a bad habit to dispose the yolk of the egg for worrying about the cholesterol (胆固醇) because most of the (nourishing)substances are just in the yolk. 27. The soil provides adequate (nourishment)for plant roots and tubers which can help plants obtain and spread the nutrients.
28. The newspapers and TV showed tragic photographs of(malnourished)children and sick babies who were too weak even to cry.
29. An earthquake and the following tsunami brought death and damages to several towns and the scale of the (destruction)surprised everybody.
30. The most terrifying aspect of nuclear bombing is not the(destructive)power of giant explosion but the radiation it brings lat
31. This timber company, one of the world's largest (destroyers)of tropical forests, continued to log despite having been ordered to stop
.32. There is a(n) (significant)growth in the online business, whereas the sales of traditional outlets are facing a profit collapse.
33. The little man who looked (insignificant)turned out to be the new managing director, which shocked all the . His speech was so abstract and complicated that she couldn't grasp the full (significance)of what he had said.
大学英语（2） 一、单项选择题： 1．The bridge club _________ his application for membership. 答案:A.refused to consider 2．He jumped onto the train just as it was pulling ______. 答案: C.away 3．Unfortunately, very few sheep _________ the severe winter last 答案: A.survived 4．Don’t ________ to let me know if there is anything I can do for you. 答案: C.hesitate 5．Born into a rich family, he has no idea of ____ to be a poor man。 答案: B.what it’s like 6．Does it _______ a lot to have the recorder repaired? 答案: C.cost 7．It was said that Nancy was going to marry a rich man, but she _____ it. 答案: B.denied 8．They have developed techniques which are________ to those used in most factories. 答案: D.superior 9．The old couple decided to move out of town to a quiet _________ , where they had spent several years immediately after their marriage. 答案: B.suburb 10．I’ll have my long skirts shortened because they are _______ now. 答案: A.out of style 11．She can _____ sing well; she is also a good dancer. 答案: D.more than just 12．If I had ____ in business, I might be a very wealthy man today. 答案: C.stayed 13．While it may be more convenient to ______ a car, it is also expensive and troublesome at times. 答案: B.possess 14．It took Jane a whole hour to ________ this problem 答案: D.work out 15．It was because the applicant was too conceited _________ he failed in the interview. 答案: A.that 16．____ the past three years, he has been attending evening classes to study Japanese 。答案: B.For 17．You’ll cut yourself if you walk around in _______ feet. 答案: B.bare 18．Excuse me, but it is time to have your temperature __________. 答案: D.taken 19．The film is much better than the _______ we saw last Sunday. 答案: A.one
Unit 1 A heated discussion about whether men are braver than women is settled in a rather unexpected way. The dinner party Mona Gardner I first heard this tale in India, where is told as if true -- though any naturalist would know it couldn't be. Later someone told me that the story appeared in a magazine shortly before the First World War. That magazine story, and the person who wrote it, I have never been able to track down. The country is India. A colonial official and his wife are giving a large dinner party. They are seated with their guests -- officers and their wives, and a visiting American naturalist -- in their spacious dining room, which has a bare marble floor, open rafters and wide glass doors opening onto a veranda. A spirited discussion springs up between a young girl who says that women have outgrown the jumping-on-a-chair-at-the-sight-of-a-mouse era and a major who says that they haven't. "A woman's reaction in any crisis," the major says, "is to scream. And while a man may feel like it, he has that ounce more of control than a woman has. And that last ounce is what really counts." The American does not join in the argument but watches the other guests. As he looks, he sees a strange expression come over the face of the hostess. She is staring straight ahead, her muscles contracting slightly. She motions to the native boy standing behind her chair and whispers something to him. The boy's eyes widen: he quickly leaves the room. Of the guests, none except the American notices this or sees the boy place a bowl of milk on the veranda just outside the open doors. The American comes to with a start. In India, milk in a bowl means only one thing -- bait for a snake. He realizes there must be a cobra in the room. He looks up at the rafters -- the likeliest place -- but they are bare. Three corners of the room are empty, and in the fourth the servants are waiting to serve the next course. There is only one place left -- under the table. His first impulse is to jump back and warn the others, but he knows the commotion would frighten the cobra into striking. He speaks quickly, the tone of his voice so commanding that it silences everyone. "I want to know just what control everyone at this table has. I will count three hundred -- that's five minutes -- and not one of you is to move a muscle. Those who move will forfeit 50 rupees. Ready?" The 20 people sit like stone images while he counts. He is saying "...two hundred and eighty..." when, out of the corner of his eye, he sees the cobra emerge and make for the bowl of milk. Screams ring out as he jumps to slam the veranda doors safely shut. "You were right, Major!" the host exclaims. "A man has just shown us an example of perfect self-control." "Just a minute," the American says, turning to his hostess. "Mrs. Wynnes, how did you know that cobra was in the room?" A faint smile lights up the woman's face as she replies: "Because it was crawling across my foot."
《大学英语（二）》第一阶段测试题 一、交际英语 1、May I use your dictionary?. A：Yes, here you are B：No, you won't C：Never mind D：Sorry here it is 2、Would you mind if I use your car? Of course not.. A：I'm sorry I can't B：I'm afraid not C：It's over there D：I have no car 3、-This is Mr. Green and this is Mr. Brown.-. A：How do you do B：How are you C：Fine, thank you D：Hi, how are you getting on 4、How do you like the story?. A：I'd like to read it B：I like it very much C：fine, thank you D：It's very interesting 5、Happy New Year to you.. A：The same to you B：Yes, I'm happy C：What about you D：Very well, thanks 二、阅读理解 1、A young man who lived in London was in love with a beautiful girl. Soon she became his fiance e (未婚妻).The man was very poor while the girl was rich. The young man wanted to make her a present on her birthday. He wanted to buy something beautiful for her, but he had no idea how to do it, as he had very little money. The next morning he went to a shop. There were many fine things there: gold watches, diamond…but all these things were too expensive. There was one thing he could not take his ey was a beautiful vase. That was a suitable present for his fiancee. He had been looking at the vase for half an hour when the manager of the shop noticed him. The young man looked so pale, sad and unhappy that the manager asked what had happened to him. The young man told him everything. The manager felt sorry for him and decided to help him. A bright idea struck him. The manager pointed to the corner of the shop. To his great surprise the young man saw a vase broken into many pieces. The manager said: "When the servant enters the room, he will drop it.” On the birthday of his fiancee the young man was very excited. Everything happened as had been planned. The servant brought in the vase, and as he entered the room, he dropped it. There was horror on everybody's face. When the box was opened, the guests saw that each piece was packed separately. (1)、The story took place in the United States. A：T B：F (2)、The young man's family was poor while the beautiful girl is rich, according to the passage. A：T B：F (3)、The young man wanted to buy a present as a Christmas gift for the girl. A：T B：F (4)、The shop manager came to talk to the young man, because he was poorly dressed. A：T B： F (5)、On the birthday of his fiancee, the young man was excited because the girl was in love with him. A：T B：F
大学英语综合教程2 1. Introduction 大学英语综合教程2是一门针对大学生学习英语的综合课程，旨在提高学生的英语综合运用能力。本教程的主要内容包括听力、口语、阅读、写作和词汇学习等方面，并以培养学生跨文化交际能力为目标。通过本课程的学习，学生将能够更加自信地应对大学英语学习和实际交流。 2. 教材特点 大学英语综合教程2以系统性、综合性和灵活性为特点， 具有以下几个方面的特色： 2.1 四维教学 本教程注重培养学生的听、说、读、写四项英语综合能力。每个单元都包含了与四项能力相关的内容，通过综合训练提高学生的综合运用能力。
2.2 分级教学 本教程将内容分为基础篇和拓展篇两部分。基础篇主要讲 解基础知识和技能，并提供大量的练习题进行巩固。拓展篇则进一步扩展学生的知识面，并提供更具挑战性的任务。 2.3 任务驱动教学 本教程以任务为驱动，通过真实的语境和任务情景，激发 学生的学习兴趣，提高学习的效果。学生在完成各种任务的过程中，不仅提高英语综合能力，还培养了解决问题的能力和团队合作精神。 3. 教学内容 大学英语综合教程2涵盖了丰富多样的语言知识和技能， 包括但不限于： • 3.1 听力：通过听取新闻、讲座、对话等语言材料，提高学生的听力理解能力和听力应对能力。 • 3.2 口语：通过角色扮演、小组讨论、演讲等活动，提高学生的口语表达能力和交流能力。
• 3.3 阅读：通过阅读各类英语文章，培养学生的阅读理解能力和阅读速度。 • 3.4 写作：通过写作练习和写作任务，提高学生的英语写作能力和表达能力。 • 3.5 词汇学习：通过词汇扩展和词汇操练，帮助学生掌握并灵活运用丰富的英语词汇。 4. 目标与要求 大学英语综合教程2设定了以下几个目标和要求： •培养学生的英语综合能力，提高听、说、读、写四项技能水平。 •培养学生的跨文化交际能力和跨文化沟通能力。 •培养学生的自主学习能力和解决问题的能力。 •培养学生的批判性思维能力和创新能力。
1.With the gradual recovery of the local economy, I made more money this month than in the whole of the(preceding)quarter. 2.It will bring about (unprecedented)opportunities to the economic and trade cooperation between China and various countries and regions in the world. 3.Saving the children takes (precedence)over anything else during the accident. 4.In response to the current situation, the government intends to increase the (expenditure)of money on environment protection. 5.In the current times when people are becoming more and more concerned with sustainable development, areas of grassland are no longer (expendable) 6.He finished the exploration at the (expense)of his health. should be warned not to let success and (commendation)make them conceited and self-satisfied. 8. Leading the team into the finals and winning the gold medal, the coach was highly (commended)by his colleagues. 9. Current efforts to develop alternative energy sources are (commendable)steps that will decrease pollution and environmental degradation. 10. He was a legend in the news industry because of his remarkable(dedication), energy and determination of getting to the most difficult assignments. 11. Mr. Smith was considered to be a qualified teacher mainly because he was a (dedicated)teacher in the eyes of students. 12. As transmitter of public knowledge, stimulator of learning interest, (dedicator)of intellectual value, teacher plays an irreplaceable role in education. 13. I heard with (amazement)that one student in my class won the first prize in the National English Contest for College Students. 14. If you want to make great achievements in your career, you must have extraordinary ability and(amazing)willpower. 15. Both the teacher and the students were (amazed)to find that a lazy boy had gained a mark of 100 in an important test. 16. Survey shows that the Inuit people have an (amazingly)low heart attack and heart disease rate, despite having a diet rich in fat. 17. The crowd sang "Land of Hope and Glory" and other (patriotic)songs, which aroused his missing of his motherland. 18. He was a common and quiet country boy who had joined the army out of a sense o (patriotism)and adventure. 19. It is an overwhelming and dangerous phenomenon that bloodthirsty (patrioteers)are immersed in political persecution.
LESSON 1 听力原文： Part B Dialogue 1 Tell Me about the House Woman The house we bought is beautiful. We’re also lucky. Man Tell me about it. Woman Well, it’s in a small town 20 miles south of the capital city. Man Good location. But how’s the house itself? Woman It looks quite new from outside. Man What about the inside? Woman Well, it has a nice living room, a dining room and two large bedrooms. One for us and the other for the kids. Man It sounds wonderful. What about the kitchen? Woman It’s quite modern. It has a new refrigerator, and an electric stove. It also has a nice dishwasher. Man Do you have furniture yet? Woman No. We’re going shopping tomorrow. Man How’s the garden? Woman Oh, it’s really very nice. It’s not big, but the lawn and the trees around it are beautiful. Man Good. But how about the price? Woman Well, it’s quite expensive, 150,000 dollars. But we can pay in installments. Man That’s not too bad. Dialogue 2 I’m Calling about the Flat Woman Hello. Man Is that 103-6215? Woman Yes, it is. Can I help you? Man I’m calling about the flat. Woman Yes? Man Where is it? Woman It’s in the center of the town. Man Is it on a busy road? Woman Yes, it is. But it’s opposite a park. Man How many bedrooms does it have? Woman It has two bedrooms, a bathroom and a large kitchen.
大学英语二复习题 Test 1 Part I Vocabulary & Structure Directions: This part is to test your ability to use words and phrases correctly to construct meaningful and grammatically correct sentences. It consists of 2 sections. Section A Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You are required to complete each statement by choosing the appropriate answer from the 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D). you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. 1. He will open a book store __C___ there are a lot of university students. A) what B) which C) where D) when 2. I am a new comer here. I don’t know where the largest library is ___A__. A) located B) standing C) lied D) situating 3. He used to go to school on foot, _A____? A) didn’t he B) wasn’t he C) used he D) isn’t he 4. There was so much noise that the speaker could not make himself __A___. A) heard B) to hear C) hearing D) being heard 5. When I entered the living room, mother didn’t say anything, but I noticed a _B____ look had come over her face. A) surprising B) surprised C) surprise D) surprisingly 6. He walked slowly _C___ he fall. A) except B) unless C) lest D) before 7. His application of the position was __C__ by the employer. A) turned out B) turned over C) turned down D) turned up 8. _____ from a distance, the car appeared __A___ down. A) Seen; to have broken B) Seen; to be broken C) Seeing; to have broken D) Seeing; to break 9. The Blacks are __A___ people in the little town. A) the possible richest B) the much richest C) the richest by far D) by far the richest 10. Corn originated in the New World and thus was not known in Europe until Columbus found it _ A____. A) being cultivated B) been cultivated C) having cultivated D) cultivating
《大学英语2》复习资料 一．判断 1.In Food, multi-course menu is surely a good thing. ( ) 2.Single expensive product sets a restaurant an advanced standard. ( ) 3.In Corey Lee’s menus are breathtaking explorations. ( ) 4.A shorter meal can make a happy feeling. 5.A shorter meal makes the consumer as much like a victim. 6.We tend to become shopaholics because of the thrill of finding a bargain. ( ) 7.Most compulsive shoppers are women. ( ) 8.Credit cards make compulsive shopping and cause it. ( ) 9.A shopping addict is a recreational shopper. ( ) 10. Shopaholics cannot be cured. ( ) 1.Clothes and blankets have been among the refugees. 2.He didn’t have to make the point . The videotape had done that. https://www.doczj.com/doc/8f19160565.html,ers can information about their voice mail remotely. 4.She gave me a smile. 5.I tell teams working on print ads to start by creating a large sign used for . 6.Then, with sudden , she stood up. 7.She had some chocolate. 8.I spent a week at Kandersteg and could happily have . 9.The system information over digital phone lines. 10. Many forms of cancer can be cured if early. 三．选择 1.In the author’s opinion in Hobbies, hobbies are _____ A. something we cannot normally afford B. something of vital importance to us C. something we could only dream for D. none of the above 2.The author enjoys writing ______. A. poetry, short stories and fashion articles only B. poetry and serious articles C. pieces of different styles and for publication D. for her own enjoyment
大学英语book2课文翻译 翻译是在准确、通顺的基础上，把一种语言信息转变成另一种语言信息的行为。下面，是大学英语book2课文翻译的内容，提供给大家参考学习！ 大学英语book2课文翻译 Unit 1 Are You a 1960s Type Student? 大学已不再特别了 If you can remember anything about the 1960s, you weren't really there," so the saying goes. It may be true for those who spent their college years in a haze of marijuana smoke. But there is one thing everyone remembers about the 1960s: Going to college was the most exciting and stimulating experience of your life. In the 1960s, California's colleges and universities had transformed the state into the world's seventh largest economy. However, Berkeley, the University of California's main campus, was also well-known for its student demonstrations and strikes, and its atmosphere of political radicalism. When Ronald Reagan ran for office as governor of California in 1966, he asked if Californians would allow "a great university to be brought to its knees by a noisy, dissident minority". The liberals replied that it was the ability to tolerate noisy, dissident minorities which made universities great. On university campuses in Europe, mass socialist or communist movements gave rise to increasingly violent clashes between the establishment and the college students, with their new and passionate commitment to freedom and justice. Much of the protest was about the Vietnam War. But in France, the students of the Sorbonne in Paris managed to form an alliance with the trade unions and to launch a general strike, which
UNIT1 1. 年轻人有时会抱怨无法和父母沟通。(communicate with) Young people sometimes complain of being unable to communicate with their parents. 2. 能在中国云南的一个苗家村落住下来一直是玛丽长久以来的梦想，现在她终于梦想成真了。(to take up residence) It has been Mary’s long cherished dream to take up residence in a Miao village in Yunnan, China. Now her dream has finally come true 3. 家养的动物习惯于依赖人，因此很难能在野外活下来。(survive) Domestic animals are used to depending on humans, so it is difficult for them to survive in the wild. 4. 他突然有种恐惧感，觉得自己会因为经济不景气而被公司裁员。(overtake) He was suddenly overtaken by a fear that he would be laid off by the company because of depression. 5. 我估计公交路线上堵车了，因为我都等了30分钟也没见一辆车开过去。(figure) I figure that there is a traffic jam on the route of the bus, for I’ve waited for 30 minutes without seeing one passing by. 1. Choice Sentence I say he, though I really don’t have a clue if she is a he or vice versa. Simulated Reproduction There is no reason for anyone to threaten us or vice versa. Simulated Translation 尽管存在贸易摩擦，美国离不开中国，反之亦然。 In spite of trade frictions, the US cannot do without China or vice versa. 2. Choice Sentence “Why are you here,” I found myself asking him. Simulated Reproduction After one month of working in the company, John found himself doing paperwork all day long. Simulated Translation 如果你发现自己工作没有效率，你最好休息一会儿。 If you find yourself working without efficiency, you’d better relax for a while. 3. Choice Sentence He turned his head this way and that listening to that tone. Simulated Reproduction The former CEO tried to change the company this way and that but succeeded in nothing. Simulated Translation 演讲者先扫视了一下听众，然后才开始发言。 The speaker glanced around the audience this way and that before he started speaking. 4. Choice Sentence Possibly the tone of my computer sounded to him like other tree frogs.
《大学英语2》A卷复习资料 一．判断 1.In Food, multi-course menu is surely a good thing. ( ) 2.Single expensive product sets a restaurant an advanced standard. ( ) 3.In Corey Lee’s menus are breathtaking explorations. ( ) 4.A shorter meal can make a happy feeling. 5.A shorter meal makes the consumer as much like a victim. 6.We tend to become shopaholics because of the thrill of finding a bargain. ( ) 7.Most compulsive shoppers are women. ( ) 8.Credit cards make compulsive shopping and cause it. ( ) 9.A shopping addict is a recreational shopper. ( ) 10. Shopaholics cannot be cured. ( ) 1.Clothes and blankets have been among the refugees. 2.He didn’t have to make the point . The videotape had done that. https://www.doczj.com/doc/8f19160565.html,ers can information about their voice mail remotely. 4.She gave me a smile. 5.I tell teams working on print ads to start by creating a large sign used for . 6.Then, with sudden , she stood up. 7.She had some chocolate. 8.I spent a week at Kandersteg and could happily have . 9.The system information over digital phone lines. 10. Many forms of cancer can be cured if early. 三．选择 1.In the author’s opinion in Hobbies, hobbies are _____ A. something we cannot normally afford B. something of vital importance to us C. something we could only dream for D. none of the above 2.The author enjoys writing ______. A. poetry, short stories and fashion articles only B. poetry and serious articles C. pieces of different styles and for publication D. for her own enjoyment