There has been a（n）of sadness in the small town since a boy was drowned in the riverA. sc

问题补充：

There has been a（n）of sadness in the small town since a boy was drowned in the river．

A. scene

B. atmosphere

C. condition

D. appearance

答案：

A. scene

(答案→)B. atmosphere

C. condition

D. appearance

解析：词义辨析。A．场面，景象 B．气氛，空气 C．条件，情况 D．外貌。句意：自从这个小男孩在河中溺死后，这个小镇弥漫着一种悲伤的气氛。故选B。