填空模拟题

319. Eager to maintain the party's lighthearted atmosphere, the host skillfully averted between two of his guests with change of subject.
A. an impasse, an ineffectual
B. an agreement, a tactful
C. a friendship, an irritating
D. a quarrel, a diplomatic
E. a respite, a botched

320. Although normally cheerful and energetic, Nathan was noticeably ______ during the week preceding the announcement of the pending job transfers.
A. coherent
B. discreet
C. subdued
D. alert
E. methodical

题意解析及中文释义

题意解析及中文释义：

319.
题意解析：
由to引导行为的目的，所以空格一填入争议，避免争议，才能保持派对的轻松氛围，候选A，D。由skillfully可知，主人在做这件事情时是比较有艺术的，选择D。A中的ineffectual无效（不符合题意）。
中文释义：
由于非常想保持宴会的轻松氛围，主人老练地改变话题，避免了两个客人之间的争吵。

320.
题意解析：
由although引导转折，空格填入cheerful或者energetic的反义词，选择B。
中文释义：
虽然Nathan平常兴高采烈、精力充沛，但是在工作调动通知下达的前一周明显变得很谨慎。