Sheep on a remote Scottish island are gradually shrinking _______ global warming, according to a study published in the journal Science.
| A．on account of | B．by means of | C．in case of | D．in spite of |
It’s impossible for us to finish the task within half a month.
| A．very | B．rather | C．quite | D．much |
I’m afraid I am not fit for the job, for it is calling for much patience.
| A．which | B．thence | C．one | D．that |
We’ll never forget the Premier Chou Enlai.
| A．late | B．dead | C．past | D．deadly |
The boy was badly hurt in his head, however, still .
| A．living | B．alive | C．live | D．dying |
It is for a person in his position to make such a mistake.
| A．rare | B．scare | C．usual | D．rarely |