Russia's withdrawal of its experts from China did not strangle (压垮) the Chinese people; _____ it stirred up their enthusiasm for greater exertions.
| A．on the other hand | B．on the contrary |
| C．to the contrary | D．in consequence |
I don’t know why she suggested that we _____ the work before dark.
| A．finishing | B．finish | C．would finish | D．to finish |
— _____ for the glass!
—It’s OK. I’m wearing shoes.
| A．Look out | B．Walk out | C．Go out | D．Set out |
The bell rang and came in Mr. Brown, _____ a book in his hand. Then the class began.
| A．for | B．when | C．with | D．while |
I _____ many unnecessary words in my article, leaving it much shorter.
| A．shortened | B．cancelled | C．left | D．replaced |
The great _____ to living on a main road is the constant noise.
| A．hardship | B．procedure | C．drawback | D．influence |