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1．(2014·南京高三模拟)The young man was glad that his experience as a cook in the army finally ________.
A．paid off B．paid for
C．paid up D．paid back
【解析】 句意：这个年轻人很高兴他在部队当厨师的经历最终使他取得了成功。pay off “取得成功，奏效”，符合句意。pay for“付款，偿还”；pay up“付清全部欠款”；pay back“偿还，报复”。
【答案】 A
2．(2014·淮安高三模拟)His little brother is such a(n) ________ boy that he is always asking questions.
A．nervous B．worried
C．curious D．anxious
【解析】 句意：他的弟弟如此好奇以至于总是问问题。nervous“紧张的”；worried“担忧的”；curious“好奇的”；anxious“焦急的”。
【答案】 C
