Question

1. He is the rudest man I have ever met. Jane, his present secretary, is the only person who can _____ him.
A. respect         B. stand           C. support         D. dislike
2. The main road through Littlebury was blocked for three hours today after an accident _____ two lorries.
A. containing      B. connecting     C. involving       D. including

Answer 1

B. C

1. stand (="endure," bear, put up with)忍耐，忍受；1)I can't stand that woman. 2)He cannot stand criticism.
2. involve 涉及到。例如：1)This problem involves us all. (这个问题涉及到我们大家。)2)His work involves occasional journeys. (他的工作使他不得不时常旅行。)3) To accept the appointment would involve living in London. (接受这项任命将不得不住在伦敦。)4)John was involved in the trouble. (约翰已陷入困境。)contain 包含，装有；connect 连接，include 包括。
本题译文：今天在涉及两辆卡车的交通事故发生后，穿过Littlebury的大陆堵塞了3个小时。