People used to think disaster__ if a black cat was seen.
A was sure to strike
B was sure to be struck
C was sure of striking
D was sure of being struck

The rich man was seen __ a check__ $1000__ a bookmark.
A using…for…as
B to use…of…for

Many problems__ at the staff meeting held last Friday afternoon.
A rose
B raised
C arose
D rose up

Your parents__ much of you . Please work hard not to let them__.
A wish…down
B except…disappointed

Covering her face in a __ of despair, the lady burst out crying.
A symbol
B gesture
C signal
D emblem

1.选a, be sure to do表示“一定会做某事”，灾难会发生，应该用主动形式；be sure of 后面加名词或动名词，表示“确信”,通常用人做主语。
2.选b, a check of 加数额，表示多大面额的支票，后面表示为什么付钱，用for.
3.选c, arise 表示“出现，发生”，rise表示上升，升起，raise是及物动词。
4.把b答案第一个词改为expect, 应选b,expece much of sb.表示对某人寄予很大希望，后面disappointed, 表示失望的，后文指不要让他们失望。
5.选b,表示“姿势，手势”，其它几个词都是指“符号，象征”。原句意思是“用一种绝望的手势蒙住了她的脸，”或“绝望的蒙住了她的脸，她突然哭了起来。”