—Why are the tax collectors so busy?
—Many people prefer to have their tax forms completed by a professional rather than ___.
| A．do it themselves | B．doing it themselves |
| C．to do it themselves | D．done by themselves |
12. ____ the police know the killer's identity, they are getting close to catching him.
| A．Even if | B．Although | C．Now that | D．As long as |
11.—What strengths and ____ did you find in her?
—She is hardworking but is not good at getting along with others.
| A．courts | B．weaknesses | C．marks | D．Loads |
10. It would usually cost $500, but I’m sure we can ____ some kind of arrangement to save some money.
| A．come to | B．take up | C．agree to | D．make out |
9. Furthermore, if they like the sound of a method and try it, they may get ____ with it.
| A．sticking | B．to stick | C．being stuck | D．Stuck |
8._____ I can see what you mean, even though I don’t share your point of view.
| A．On the way | B．In the way | C．All the way | D．In no way |