本题句意是：大学是授予学位和进行研究的教育机构。可见, 本题应选award.
39. The old lady can't hope to _____ her cold in a few days.
A. get over B. get off C. hold back D. hold up
[答案] A. get over [注释] 参阅III,55注释。
40. Jim's plans to go to college _____ at the last moment.
A. fell out B. gave away C. gave off D. fell through
[答案] D. fell through,未能实现 [注释] 参阅III,49注释。