| — He got his first book published. It turned out to be a bestseller. — When was _____? — _____ was in 2000 when he was still in college. |
A. that; This B. this; It C. it; This D. that; It |
| Human facial expressions differ from those of animals in the degree ____ they can be controlled on purpose. |
A. with which B. to which C. of which D. for which |
| Leonardo da Vinci (1452 - 1519) _____ birds kept in cages in order to have the pleasure of setting them free. |
A. is said to be buying B. is said to have bought C. had said to buy D. has said to have bought |
| My parents live in a small village. They always keep candles in the house _____ there is a power out. |
A. if B. unless C. in case D. so that |
| Jim sold most of his things. He has hardly left in the house. |
A. anything B. everything C. nothing D. something |
| When she first arrived in China, she wondered what the future might have ______ for her, but now all her worries are gone. |
A. in need B. in time C. in preparation D. in store |
| As he works in a remote area, he visits his parents only ______. |
A. occasionally B. anxiously C. practically D. urgently |
| In those days, our ______ concern was to provide people who were stopped by the snow storm with food and health care. |
A. normal B. constant C. permanent D. primary |
| The top leaders of the two countries are holding talks in a friendly ______. |
A. atmosphere B. state C. situation D. phenomenon |
| The young man made a ______ to his parents that he would try to earn his own living after graduation. |
A. prediction B. promise C. plan D. contribution |