1. There is a big dog_______to a fence outside the house.
A. tying                             B. tied                               C. to tie                             D. ties
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】考查定语从句。句意:有一只狗栓在房子外的篱笆上。该句属于定语从句省略,补充完整为:There is a big dog(which is)tied to a fence outside the house。所以用过去分词作定语,故选B
2. ________ and see how long you can stay underwater.
A. Let off steam                                                          B. Take a deep breath
C. Pull your weight                                                     D. Rise to your feet
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】考查动词短语词义辨析。句意:深呼吸,看看你能在水下呆多久。A.Let off steam发泄;B.Take a deep breath深呼吸;C.Pull your weight尽心尽力;D.Rise to your feet站起来。根据“ how long you can stay underwater”可知,深呼吸,看看你能在水下呆多久。故选B项。