A man has returned three library books to a Melbourne library—21 years overdue（误期）.The books were returned to Sam Merrifield Library with a (n) 21 note and a $50 bill.
22 Margaret Young was pleased that the books had been returned. They were in excellent 23 , except for the one that the borrower admitted had been damaged by a 24 .
“They’re all spy books. We were just surprised and 25 that he has returned the books, 26 after so many years,” Mrs. Young said.
The books were 27 on June 18, 1985 and would have to be paid almost $5,800 in overdue
28 . But, because of the sweet letter and $50 note, Mrs. Young said all was 29 .
She said, “We thank him for returning the books and hope his conscience（良心）is 30 _. I’d like to think he can e back into the library one day to borrow more material 31 he returns it.”
To whom it may concern,
About 20 years ago I 32 to return the three books to your library. In fact I 33 them.During that time, one of the books was damaged by my dog. I have enclosed all three books and a sum of money that will go some way toward 34 the damaged book.
My 35 were unforgivable; a thief is a thief. Please 36 my apology for stealing the books and for not having the courage to return them 37 .
I want you to know that for the last few years this theft has 38 my conscience and I am sorry I was so selfish to steal them in the first 39 . I hope this goes some small way to 40 my actions.
【小题1】A．explanationB．apologyC．thankD．payment【小题2】A．Secretary B．BorrowerC．LenderD．Librarian【小题3】A．conditionB．situationC．stateD．position【小题4】A．cat B．thiefC．dogD．spy【小题5】A．regretful B．luckyC．thankfulD．sorry【小题6】A．specially B．shortlyC．especiallyD．simply【小题7】A．overB．goodC．dueD．away【小题8】A．finesB．moneyC．rewardsD．payment【小题9】A．paidB．punishedC．returnedD．forgiven【小题10】A．easedB．calmedC．killedD．lost【小题11】A．even ifB．as long asC．as thoughD．because【小题12】A．plannedB．failedC．meantD．promised【小题13】A. borrowed B lent C. stole D. kept
【小题14】A．replacingB．cleaningC．replying D．recreating【小题15】A．habitsB．mannersC．waysD．actions【小题16】A．receiveB．refuseC．blameD．accept【小题17】A．soonerB．laterC．moreD．worse【小题18】A．affected B．feltC．botheredD．disappointed【小题19】A．placeB．timeC．chanceD．thing【小题20】A．look up forB．make up forC．e up forD．take up forB
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(答案→)B
解析：本文讲述了三本延误21年的书被还回图书馆的故事。归还者不仅写了道歉信还附了50美元的赔偿费用。
【小题1】B 考查名词辨析。因为书本推迟了21年才还，当然是道歉的便条。
【小题2】D 考查名词辨析。对于还书很高兴的当然是图书管理员。
【小题3】A考查名词辨析。be in excellent condition状况非常好
【小题4】C考查上下文串联。从下文可知，是被狗破坏的。
【小题5】C考查形容词辨析。对于那人能够还回书本，管理员们很感激。
【小题6】C考查副词辨析。尤其在这么对年以后，能够还书，我们很惊讶也很感激。
【小题7】C考查形容词辨析。due到期的 这三本书大约20年前就到期了。
【小题8】A考查名词辨析。fines罚款。应缴纳过期罚款5800美元。
【小题9】D考查动词辨析。所有的一切都被原谅了。故选D。
【小题10】A考查动词辨析。希望他的良心能得到宽慰。
【小题11】B考查短语辨析。我们还是希望他能再回来借书，只要他能归还。
【小题12】B考查动词辨析。大约20年前我没有能够还这三本书给你们图书馆。
【小题13】C考查动词辨析。根据后面的a thief is a thief.可知，是偷了这三本书。
【小题14】A考查动词辨析。我已经把三本书封套并装入了一些钱，这些钱作为补偿这本损坏的书。
【小题15】D考查名词辨析。我的行为是不可原谅的。
【小题16】D考查动词辨析。请接受我的道歉。故用accept。
【小题17】A考查形容词辨析。请接受我为偷了这些书并且没有勇气更早地归还他们而道的谦。
【小题18】C考查动词辨析。bother my conscience使我的良心不安
【小题19】A考查名词辨析。in the first place首先
【小题20】B考查短语辨析。make up for弥补 我希望这多少能弥补我的行为。