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 |
Mary is going to quit her job because she is tired of _____ by her boss every day.
| A．shouting at | B．to be shouted at |
| C．being shouting at | D．being shouted at |
I met Jennifer in the street _____ and she told me she would go to study abroad next month.
| A．some day | B．the other day | C．one day | D．another day |
What we teach in the classroom should ______ students’ need in their studies..
| A．gain | B．rise | C．mend | D．meet |
Whenever she is in trouble, her parents always come to her_____, which makes her thankful.
| A．houses | B．family | C．assistance | D．safety |
I had wanted to clean out the basement ____, but unfortunately he came back before I did it.
| A．in a hurry | B．in his absence | C．in his memory | D．in his company |