So little known _____ that soldiers had to ask for a guide.
| A．by this earthquake - stricken area |
| B．this earthquake - stricken area |
| C．was this earthquake - strcken area |
| D．this earthquake - stricken area had been |
____is well-known to all, the great changes have taken place in China.
| A．It | B．that | C．As | D．Which |
Shops ____for the do-it-yourself craze by offering consumers bits and pieces which they can assemble at home.
| A．thirst | B．apply | C．cater | D．account |
It was intolerate to_____the book.
| A．part from | B．say hello to | C．part with | D．separate from |
Julie’s parents had spared no _____for her going abroad.
| A．efforts | B．expense | C．time | D．money |
Dickson left his father’s firm and ____business on his own.
| A．started out | B．launched into | C．began on | D．worked at |