The moment we heard the news of the earthquake, we began to ________ the work to rescue those who were trapped in the building.
| A．set off | B．set down | C．set aside | D．set about |
My uncle is a very humourous person, and he often __________ us for hours with funny stories.
| A．encourages | B．entertains |
| C．educates | D．directs |
These two Christmas trees are of __________ size, but the one they bought yesterday is maybe twice __________ size of them.
| A．the; the | B．a; the |
| C．a; a | D．the; a |
-Have you seen the robber __________？
-Why ask me? You are the only one who stands __________ to him.
| A．clear; close | B．clearly; closely |
| C．clear; closely | D．clearly; close |
Chaplin's acting of eating a pair of leather shoes is so __________ that it makes you believe it is one of the best meals he has ever tasted.
| A．convincing | B．fascinating |
| C．outstanding | D．charming |
The girl forgot all that she had prepared to say with so many eyes __________ her.
| A．crowding in | B．focusing on |
| C．looking into | D．keeping off |