1.People are encouraged to speak openly, but careless words are ________ to hurt others' feelings.
A.possible B.probable
C.likely D.sure
答案与解析:C 常用sb./sth. be likely to do或it's likely+从句,表示“可能”;certain表示“确定的”;probable后常跟that从句表示“很有可能”;be sure to do sth.指“一定做某事,务必去做某事”。
2.Don't ________. You will ________ new customs and different ways of thinking.
A.lose your heart; apply to
B.lost heart; apply yourself to
C.lose your heart; adapt to
D.lose heart; adapt yourself to
答案与解析:D 句意:别灰心,你很快就会适应新环境和不同的思维方式。lose heart“灰心”,是固定搭配;adapt oneself to“使某人自己适应……”。