．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 |
Her parents had had a very anxious moment but everything ________ all right in the end.
| A．turned up | B．turned down | C．turned away | D．turned out |
The computer was used in teaching. As a result，not only _____，but students became more interested in the lessons.
| A．saved was teachers’ energy | B．was teachers’ energy saved |
| C．teachers’ energy was saved | D．was saved teachers’ energy |
We have worked together in harmony for many years, and I find it ________ with them.
| A．worthy of working | B．useless to work |
| C．worth of working | D．worthwhile working |
Danis is ________ hunting for a new job and has no eye for his wife and children.
| A．occupied in | B．buried for | C．absorbed to | D．engaged to |
—What is the price of petrol these days? —Oh，it ________ sharply since last month.
| A．is raised | B．has risen | C．has arisen | D．is increased |