____ annoys me that Kim never returns the book she borrows.
| A．It | B．What | C．As | D．That |
Mr. Norman has raised some interesting points, but there’s one thing he has completely failed to _____.
| A．account for | B．block out |
| C．stand for | D．come up |
A careless joke _____ an argument between the two friends, and so far they haven’t forgiven each other.
| A．set down | B．set up |
| C．set about | D．set off |
No matter when people ______ him about their financial troubles, the lawyer is always ready with advice.
| A．combine | B．confirm |
| C．consult | D．demand |
“One blue represents the economy growing. The other blue is the blue sky. That means we have to ______ development and environmental protection,” Wang Zhongbing said.
| A．balance | B．benefit |
| C．admire | D．wipe |
Daily practice is a good ______ in learning English. If you keep trying, you will be sure to make greater progress.
| A．award | B．belief |
| C．trick | D．system |