1．You did not perform as well as the other competitors—
________，you failed.
A．in other words B．after all
C．in the end D．at the same time
答案与解析：A 后句是对前句的解释说明，并不是对前面所述情况的总结，故in other words“换句话说”符合题意。
2．It ________ me that she just expects us to help，but I have so many things to do today.
A．annoys B．surprises
C．excites D．delights
答案与解析：A annoy“打搅某人；使某人烦恼”。
