1.Theproprietorssprawledonthecounterreadingthenewspaperandyawning. Nowandagainatramwasheard ___ alongthelonelyroadoutside.
A.roaring
B.screaming
C.swishing
D.howling
2.Atfirstthecompanyrefusedtopurchasetheequipment, butthisdecisionwas ___ revised.
A.subsequently
B.successively
C.predominantly
D.preliminarily
3.Thesecuritymenchangedtheirusual ___ andcollectedthemoneyatadifferenttime.
A.route
B.routine
C.line
D.means
4.Duringthetenthousandmiles'journeyacrossthedesert, agreatnumberofpeopledroppedwith ___.
A.fatigue
B.concession
C.integrity
D.corruption
5.Maryhopestobe ___ fromhospitalnextweek.
A.dismissed
B.discharged
C.expelled
D.resigned