I can meet you at eight o'clock; _____ you can call for me.
incidentally
actually
alternatively
accordingly
He has the _____ of an athlete: he really goes all out to win.
instants
instances
instincts
intelligences
A university is an educational institution which _____ degrees and carries out research.
rewards
awards
grants
presents
The old lady can't hope to _____ her cold in a few days.
get over
get off
hold back
hold up
Jim's plans to go to college _____ at the last moment.
fell out
gave away
gave off
fell through
There were many more people who got injured in the big fire than _______.
A.was reported
B.it was reported
C.were reported
D.they were reported
He doesn't know what to say, for it is the first time that he ______ with a girl.
A.went out
B.goes out
C.has gone out
D.had gone out
___which way to take, the little boy behaved like a real gentleman who comforted his sister from time to time.
A.Leaving to wonder
B.Having left to wonder
C.Left wondering
D.Left to wonder
During the tourist season, there are many people wandering in this city to see the old castles _____ in the sixteenth century.
A.to be built
B.being built
C.having been built
D.built
When do you think ______ start the new attack?
A.they will
B.will they
C.they can
D.can they
The Department is also deeply _____ in various improvement schemes.
A.connected
B.included
C.involved
D.implied
Keys should never be hidden around the house since thieves _____ know where to look.
A.virtually
B.variously
C.unavoidably
D.invariably
The boy had a _____ escape when he ran across the road in front of the bus.
A.close
B.short
C.narrow
D.fine
Do you mind if I _____ with my work while you are getting tea ready.
A.get through
B.turn to
C.carry on
D.come on
I left for the office earlier than usual this morning _____ traffic jam.
A.in line with
B.in case of
C.for the sake of
D.at the risk of
Some 25,000 people were reported ______ in the ever recorded worst earthquake in Iran, which occurred late this month.
A.were killed
B.to be killed
C.killing
D.to have been killed
_____ the teacher's suggestion, Tom finally found a way to settle the problem.
A.Following
B.To follow
C.Follow
D.He followed
______ that no one was ever prepared for it.
A.So suddenly did the bad news come
B.So suddenly the bad news came
C.So did the bad news come suddenly
D.Did the bad news come so suddenly
"______ the friendship between our two people last forever!", and with this sincere hope, the man concluded his speech.
A.Could
B.May
C.Would
D.Must
We need a more capable leader, ______ with strong will and as well as good humour.
A.who
B.that
C.one
D.which
The government has issued new policies to _____ the stable development of small and medium-sized enterprises.
A.guarantee
B.govern
C.guide
D.gather
She is a(n) _____ learner who always takes initiative to explore new knowledge beyond textbooks.
A.aggressive
B.ambitious
C.autonomous
D.artificial
The two sides finally reached a peaceful _____ after several rounds of tough negotiation.
A.settlement
B.statement
C.schedule
D.signature
Lack of sleep will seriously _____ your physical condition and daily work efficiency.
A.affect
B.effect
C.infect
D.perfect
Many traditional customs have gradually _____ because of rapid social modernization.
A.faded away
B.given away
C.put away
D.taken away
The chairman asked me to express our ________ (appreciate) of all your hard work.
Mark whispered so softly that ________ but Julie heard him.
When ________ comes to saving energy, big changes start with small steps, like turning off the lights.
They make great gifts and you see them many times ________ (decorate) with red envelopes and messages of good fortune.
On the last day of our week-long stay, we were invited to attend a private concert on a beautiful farm on the North Shore under the stars, ________ (listen) to musicians and meeting interesting locals.
Bill suggested ________ (hold) a meeting on what to do for the activities during the vacation.
________ (see) those pictures, she remembered her childhood.
Inspired by the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation held in Beijing, Cao decided to cover the route by hiking as a tribute to the ancient Silk Road. ________ friend of his, Wu Fan, volunteered to be his companion during the trip.
Whenever I heard of businesses using plastic, I’d send an email. One of the biggest companies I wrote to ________ (be) Alaska Airlines Paris.
The visitors here ________ (impress) by the fact that people are working hard for new Jiangsu.
China first had to put a satellite in orbit above the moon in a spot ________ it could send signals to the spacecraft and to Earth.
Researchers have discovered that “night milk” contains more melatonin, ________ has been proven to help people feel sleepy and reduce anxiety.
It was in the small house ________ was built with stones that he spent his childhood.
Oliver says if you’re ________ (luck) enough to have someone close to you who enjoys cooking, ask them if you can join in when it’s possible.
Since 2011, the country ________ (grow) more corn than rice.
Listening to loud music at rock concerts ________ (cause) hearing loss in some teenagers.
I worry about ________ he can pass through the crisis of his illness.
I used to get high marks in English, ________ now I'm having a lot of trouble with my listening.
When ________ (practise) it quietly and slowly, you can sense the existing of air and gradually in the near future this sport will become your new lifestyle.
It wasn’t ________ 1106 that Thomas Twining founded the world’s first dry tea and coffee shop in London.
________ hard you try, it is difficult to lose weight without cutting down the amount you eat.
Most of us are more focused on our tasks in the morning than we are later in the day. So, get an early start and try to be as productive ________ possible before lunch.
It was ________ (announce) that new speed restrictions would be introduced.
It is urgent that we ________ (raise) people’s awareness of environmental protection.
It is time that you ________ (stand) on your own two feet.