问题补充:
I’m surprised that John is only 25. I thought he was , for he seems to be in his thirties.
A. old
B. older
C. young
D. younger
答案:
A. old
(答案→)B. older
C. young
D. younger
解析:old老的,旧的;older更老的; young年轻的;younger更年轻的。句意:我吃惊于约翰只有25岁。联系下文,因为他看起来像是三十多岁。可知前文我认为他更老。故选B。
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