第30题: [单项选择]Peter is used to a simple way of living. He doesn't want to ______ so much money on food or clothing. A. pay B. spend C. cost D. take 参考答案:B 答案解析:..on something或spend...(in)doing something表示“花钱或花时间(做)某事”,pay指“付款”,当物作主语时表达“花费”要用cost,根据该句的意思,应选B。
第32题: [单项选择]Rod is determined to get a seat for the concert ______ it means standing in a queue all night. A. as if B. even if C. provided D. whatever 参考答案:B 答案解析:even if相当于even though,在此引导让步状语从句,作“即使,即便”讲,例如:A liar is not believed even though he tells the truth.