40. Why did the police have to push Jumbo off the main street? ( From NCE “ Jumbo versus the police” )

　 A. Because Jumbo was holding up the traffic.

　 B. Because Jumbo liked to walk on the side street.

　 C. Because the police had a difficult time pushing Jumbo.

　 D. Because the police wanted to arrest Jumbo.

39. Why did Jenny want to leave the wedding reception? ( From NCE “ She was not amused” )

　 A. Because she didn’t like the funny stories in her father’s speech.

　 B. Because she didn’t like the food there.

　 C. Because she didn’t think her father’s speech was a success.

　 D. Because she didn’t like to see so many people laughing at her father.

38. It was my 28th birthday, and I was seriously depressed because _______. ( From 21st Century “ I have wonderful children” )

　 A. I couldn’t afford a birthday present for myself

　 B. It was too cold in Utah

　 C. I was a newly divorced mom, raising two small children on my own

　 D. I had just lost my job

36. The boy the teacher considered ______ was caught ______ in the exam, which surprised us very much.

A. to be the best; cheating　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. as the best student; to cheat

C. being the best; cheating　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. as a good student; to cheat