The farmers were more anxious for rain than the people in the city because they had more _____.
A.at length | B.at last | C.at stake | D.at ease |
He volunteered to work in a remote mountainous village in West China last year, which is still _____ on foot now.
A.available | B.acceptable | C.admirable | D.accessible |
– How did Mary react to the bad news?
– Oh, she was filled with sorrow and ______ a sigh.
A.let out | B.dropped out | C.tried out | D.gave out |
He was about half through his meal ______ a familiar voice came to his ears.
A.why | B.where | C.when | D.while |
– What a heavy rain!
– So it is. We have to delay ______ the sports meeting until it is fine.
A.to hold | B.holding | C.held | D.being held |
Having gone through several rounds of selection, the young man ______ gained a chance to perform in China Talent.
A.constantly | B.unfortunately |
C.eventually | D.temporarily |