题目内容
【题目】I’m not used to the way you speak to me. _______, I don’t want to continue the conversation.
A. In word B. At all
C. In other words D. In another word
【答案】C
【解析】
试题分析：考查短语辨析。换句话说，我不想继续这个谈话。In word 在口头上；At all根本；In another word换句话说；而这里是words；In other words换句话说。句意：我不习惯于你给我说话的方式。故C正确。
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【1】Tom Holland now finds the first half of The Histories ___________.
A. off the point B. culture-centered
C. really boring D. quite entertaining
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