His efforts to raise money for his program were _______ because no one showed any intention to take a cent out of their pockets.
| A．in place | B．in vain | C．in effect | D．in sight |
Joseph __________to evening classes since last month, but he still can’t say “What’s your name?” in Russian.
| A．has been going | B．went | C．goes | D．has gone |
Young people are under great pressure. Therefore, parents shouldn’t expect too much from them, for it will only cause pressure to ____________.
| A．pick up | B．turn up | C．break up | D．build up |
In a sport team each player has a clear role，and there are few occasions ___________ members are confused or uncertain of their roles.
| A．why | B．that | C．when | D．in which |
At today’s meeting we are to discuss and decide on the most effective ___________ to the study of mathematics.
| A．approaches | B．means | C．methods | D．ways |
The hurricane damaged many houses and business buildings; ___________, it caused 20 deaths.
| A．or else | B．therefore | C．after all | D．besides |