-How amazing it is that astronauts are exploring outer space!  
-It’s a challenge, I guess, _________man against nature.  
| A.of | B.for | C.by | D.about | 
No matter how ______,scientists are eager to know more about it by exploring.
| A.an ocean may be deep | B.deep may an ocean be | 
| C.deep an ocean may be | D.may an ocean be deep | 
The parking rules in public places should be ______ strictly, otherwise you will get a ticket.
 A. realized B, recognized C. consulted D. observed
— Tony, are you listening to me?
 —Sorry, Sir. I ______ to figure out what you said just now.
| A.was trying | B.have tried | C.tried | D.had tried | 
Several leading _____ resigned from the party yesterday.
| A.figures | B.numbers | C.images | D.memberships | 
The test not only helps make our _____ acquired knowledge permanent, but also enables us to find out what needs to take more time to improve.
| A.quickly | B.presently | C.shortly | D.newly |