| We have made up our minds to carry out the experiment, _____ great difficulties we may meet. |
A. however B. whatever C. wherever D. whenever |
| _____ you understand this rule, you will have no difficulty in finishing the task. |
A. Until B. Once C. Though D. Unless |
| We all felt it surprising that America, which always stood for freedom and equality should have _____ war on Iraq in the name of liberation. |
A. announced B. pronounced C. declared D. stated |
| — The contest will take place next week. — Can you be more _____? — Yes, it will be on Saturday morning. |
A. special B. specific C. particular D. proper |
| The number of people who own cars now is _____, which results in the crowded traffic. |
A. on the increase B. in decline C. in the rise D. on the decrease |
| The mobile phone was _____ for at least five years against the bug, but it was wrong only one year later. |
A. ensured B. guaranteed C. protected D. promised |
| Compared with his sister, Jerry is even more ______ to, and more easily troubled by, emotional and relationship problems. |
A. sceptical B. addicted C. available D. sensitive |
| Jim went to answer the phone.______, Harry started to prepare lunch. |
A. However B. Nevertheless C. Besides D. Meanwhile |
| I was _____ by the beauty of the East Lake when I visited it last summer. |
A. beaten B. knocked C. hit D. struck |