43.We can cut our list to the bone and concentrate on the kids.
A.We decide to choose the bone only, because it is good for children’s growth.
B.We can shorten the shopping list to one thing - the bone; therefore we can save more money for our children.
C.We can reduce our expenditure as much as possible and spend the money we have on our children.
D.We can cut the meat away from the bone, which will satisfy the needs of our kids.
44.The suburban villa enables the salesman or the clerk, out of hours, to be a country gentleman.
A.before or after one’s regular working hours
B.within a few hours
C.at the weekend
D.soon
45.Gain some exposure to the great works of literature, art and music.
A.Expose the great works of literature, art and music to the sun’s rays, in case they go moldy.
B.Introduce the great works of literature, art and music to the public through the mass media.
C.Subject oneself to the influence of the great works of literature, art and music.
D.Deprive the great works of literature, art and music of the shelter or protection.
46.Don’t take it personally.
A.Don’t take it away without permission.
B.Don’t take it for granted.
C.Don’t take it in person.
D.Don’t be offended by it.