! 21. A. talked B sang C. played D whispered

　　22. A. quietly B peacefully C hopefully D normally

　　23. A. arose B. raised C rose D aroused

　　24. A situation B condition C place D position

　　25. A took B sent C carried D rushed

　　26. A The years B The months C The weeks D The days

　　27. A fixed up B made up C built up D set up

　　28. A until B before C after D when

　　29. A asked B allowed C admitted D acquired

　　30. A no matter B even if C whether D as if

　　31. A put B dressed C wore D fit

　　32. A marched B forced C hid D followed

　　33. A required B replied C recognized D regarded

　　34. A warm-hearted B well-managed

　　C mild-mannered D cold-blooded

　　35. A firm B strong C hard D tough

　　36. A losing B lost C to lose D having lost

　　37. A in B on C at D with

　　38. A Finally B Instantly C Patiently D Interestingly

　　39. A calm B quiet C slow D fast

　　40. A put off B put away C put up D put down