The word “reach” （Line 2, Para. 2) probably means ________. （A) get in touch with （B

In this passage, the word attain means ______.

A. see

B. push

C. bury

D. reach

al load line mark. Which of the following statements is TRUE？ (Hydrometer reading in Albany is 1.000)

A.You may not exceed the winter load line mark when you finish loading except for the burnout to sea

B.You may calculate the burnout necessary to reach the tropical zone and load extra cargo to compensate

C.The freshwater allowance and burnout to sea may be subtracted from the required freeboard in Albany

D.You may load to the winter mark less the fresh water allowance if you will be at the tropical mark upon arrival in the tropical zone

A.film

B.plot

C.smoking

D.advertising

The word "bonfire" (Line 5, Para.3.) most probably means_______.（）

[A] success

[B] reduction

[C] faiiure

[D] expansion

The word "ignited" in line 9 is closest in meaning to

A．set on fire

B．cut into

C．opened

D．shaken

A.throw away

B.save

C.change

D.increase

The word “thaw”(Line 3, Paragraph 4) most probably means _____ .

［A］ aggravation of tension

［B］ improvement in relation

［C］ intensification in attacks

［D］ ending of coordination

The word“they”in Line 4，Para. 2 refers to______.

A．older people

B．new things

C．children

D．interests

fellow’s poem “A Psalm of Life” means_____________.