The young couple were quite excited by the （） of having their first child.

单项选择题The precious manuscripts were hopelessly （） by long exposure in the cold, damp cellar.

A．ruined
B．damaged
C．destroyed
D．harmed

单项选择题The old couple decided to （）a boy and a girl though they had three children of their own.

A．adapt
B．bring
C．receive
D．adopt