1. William found it increasingly difficult to read, for his eyesight was beginning to ______. (2011全国)
A. disappear B. fall
C. fail D. damage
【点拨】 C。句意：威廉发现看书越来越困难，因为他的视力正开始下降。 disappear消失；fall落下；damage破坏；fail(机件或人体器官)失灵，出毛病。
2. As the story ______, the truth about the strange figure is slowly discovered. (2011安徽)
A. begins B. happens
C. ends D. develops
【点拨】 D。句意：随着故事的发展，关于这个奇怪人物的真相被慢慢发现。 begin开始； happen发生； end结束； develop发展。
