Question

Mr. Black was a wealthy businessman, but he was not ___ with his life. He always tried his best to make more money for his company. He did not sleep well and his food did not agree with him. The situation lasted for some time. Finally, after a number of sleepless nights, he ___ to see his doctor.

The doctor advised a change of surrounding (环境). "Go abroad," he said.

"But I'm not good at foreign languages," said Mr. Black.

"It doesn't matter," said the doctor. "It won't hurt you if you talk ___. Go on a trip. Take plenty of exercise. Try to ____your weight. Avoid eating rich food. "

Mr. Black went to Switzerland. He did not know French or German, and had to ____ himself through gestures(手势). He took part in a physical training course. The instructor (指导者)____ him shake his head, swing his arms, stretch his neck and bend his knees. He had to lie on the ground and raise his right and left legs in turn. ____some time his muscles (肌肉) grew hard and firm. He almost put aside his financial (金融) worries and ____forgot the importance of making more money. He even began to ____ trees and birds. He ate and slept well. Finally he returned home. But unfortunately (不幸地) his ___did not last long. Soon he was a normal businessman again, worried about his wealth, his savings, his success in a competitive society, and things in general.

1.A. good B. interested C. satisfied

2.A. decided B. refused C. suggested

3.A. too much B. a little less C. a little more

4.A. add B. increase C. lose

5.A. express B. say C. talk

6.A. forced B. asked C. made

7.A. While B. After C. Past

8.A. nearly B. never C. not

9.A. think B. avoid C. notice

10.A. worries B. improvement C. friendship

Answer 1