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16. That poor man is so weak that he can scarcely walk.

[A] crude [B] bereft [C] adept [D] decrepit

17. In his letter of January 27, Mr. Anderson declined the offer.

[A] repeated [B] refused [C] described [D] analyzed

18. Many caves are formed by the pounding of ocean waves on the coastline.

[A] cavalries [B] caverns [C] shells [D] beaches

19. Agricultural experts always caution farmers to irrigate in regions receiving only light rainfall.

[A] remind [B] teach [C] find [D] warn

20. In many parts of the world, talismans are used to ward off evil.

[A] keep away [B] describe [C] transcend [D] seek out

参考答案

Keys: DBBDA