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【题目】—Lily, I know you’re confident about getting that job, but remember “_______”. So why not send your application forms to a few more companies?

—Sounds good.

A.don’t put your eggs in one basketB.the early bird catches the worm

C.actions speak louder than wordsD.something is better than nothing

【答案】A

【解析】

句意:——我知道你对得到那份工作很有信心,但是记住“不要孤注一掷”。那么为什么不把你的申请表寄给更多的公司呢?——听上去不错。

考查习语。don’t put your eggs in one basket不要孤注一掷;the early bird catches the worm早起的鸟儿有虫吃;actions speak louder than words事实胜于雄辩;something is better than nothing有总比没有好。根据其后“So why not send your application forms to a few more companies?”可知,此处表示不要孤注一掷的含义。故选A

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