As ______ matter of fact, the beauty of ______ nature there made an excellent impression on me.

A. the; a B. /; the

C. a; / D. a; the

She was so _______ that she wouldn’t give in until she received a full apology.

A. simple B. lucky

C. stubborn D. proper

I haven’t seen Sara since the last time we met on her graduation ceremony, and she has changed beyond _______.

A. sense B. strength

C. measure D. recognition

--- Did you find the missing couple in the mountain yesterday?

--- No, but we _______ to get in touch with them ever since.

A. have tried B. had tried

C. have been trying D. had been trying

He is so busy. He cannot afford enough time with his son ______ he wants to.

A. even if B. as if

C. because D. unless

In the good care of the nurses, the boy is ______ recovering from his heart operation.

A. quietly B. actually

C. practically D. gradually

We were put into a position ________ we had either to accept we were less important, or fight for equal rights.

A. when B. in which

C. which D. on which

Graduates should adopt a realistic attitude ________ job hunting, especially as they face a tough job market ________ the present economic situation.

A. to; in B. towards; for

C. at; at D. with; in

If you are buying today’s paper from the stand, could you get _______ for me?

A. one B. such

C. that D. it

In much of the animal world, night is the time ________ for sleep - pure and simple.

A. set down B. set off

C. set up D. set aside