英文學測

Mary lost ten kilograms in three months， so her ______ skin-tight jeans are now hanging off her hips.
(A) barely
(B) evenly
(C) currently
(D) formerly

The police officer showed us pictures of drunk driving accidents to highlight the importance of staying ______ on the road.
(A) sober
(B) majestic
(C) vigorous
(D) noticeable

The claim that eating chocolate can prevent heart disease is ______ because there is not enough scientific evidence to support it.
(A) creative
(B) disputable
(C) circular
(D) magnificent

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The art and tradition of using all-natural paste from the henna plant to create temporary henna tattoos goes back to ancient Asia and the Middle East. Over the centuries， henna tattoos ___16___ used in weddings and holiday celebrations because they are thought to carry blessings from the gods.
(A) were being
(B) have been
(C) will be
(D) had to be

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Today， the ancient art form has found a new ___17___ in the hands of contemporary artists.
(A) competition
(B) application
(C) investigation
(D) participation

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Henna Heals， an artist group based in Canada， uses henna tattoos to help women suffering from cancer feel confident and beautiful again. They draw elegant henna crowns on the women’s bare heads to help them ___18___ the loss of their hair after cancer treatment.
(A) carry away
(B) build on
(C) cope with
(D) get off

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Featuring floral patterns， religious symbols， and messages of hope， the painted henna crowns are amazing substitutes for the hats and wigs that the cancer patients would ___19___ use to cover their heads.
(A) moreover
(B) altogether
(C) namely
(D) otherwise

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Many women report that the henna crowns really work as a healing device， helping them build a more ___20___ self-image at a time when they are vulnerable and depressed.
(A) positive
(B) general
(C) flexible
(D) considerate

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When a person sneezes， the droplets can spread diseases. Now research shows that plants have a somewhat ___21___ problem. Plant diseases can also spread through tiny water drops that jump off leaves—a plant’s version of a sneeze.
(A) similar
(B) miserable
(C) realistic
(D) temporary

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Scientists already knew earlier that wind and splashes of rainwater can move bacteria and other germs from leaf to leaf. ___22___ other possible transmission routes， researchers at Virginia Tech observed water drops on the leaves of wheat plants that were infected with leaf rust.
(A) As a result of
(B) In a search for
(C) With a view to
(D) To the extent of