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The agent was about to sign his name to the document_______ , to our surprise, a stranger broke in to prevent him.

A.
while
B.
when
C.
as
D.
until

B
试题分析：考查连词：be about to…可以和when…连用，表示“刚要做…这时…,”句意：代理刚要在文件上签名字，这时使我惊讶的是，一个陌生人闯进来阻止了他。A. while当…时候，表示一段时间，C. as 当…时候，表示两个动作同时发生，D. until直到，选B。
考点：考查连词辨析
点评：连词的词义辨析要放在上下文的语境中进行，要注意上下文的语义的串联以及逻辑关系的推理，特别要注意一些连词和时间状语的固定搭配。When可以适用于句型：be doing…when…/be about to do …when….

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A. He was mad at the telephone.

B. He was angry with his agent.

C. He was anxious about his wife.

D. He was impatient with the secretary.

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A. She said nothing. B. She shouted at him.

C. She called the agent. D. She threw the phone away.

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A. His own behavior. B. His wife’s suggestion.

C. His changeable feelings. D. His wife’s sweet kiss.

4.What does the underlined word “antics”(in the last paragraph) refer to?

A. Smart words. B. Unusual actions.

C. Surprising looks. D. Anxious feelings.

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