—Where have you been recently?
—I ________ in Hangzhou on business for a week last month.
| A．have been | B．was | C．had been | D．had gone |
I seriously ______ my boy friend’s meaning; he straightened me out last night.
| A．understood |
| B．realized |
| C．recognized |
| D．misunderstood |
Seek common ground on ______ questions while reserving differences on minor ones.
| A．big |
| B．small |
| C．vital |
| D．major |
She made a vigorous speech in ______ of her boyfriend at the court.
| A．defence |
| B．offence |
| C．favor |
| D．honour |
She didn’t answer my question directly, instead, she ______ me and burst into tears.
| A．turned her back to |
| B．made her way to |
| C．turned her back to |
| D．made her way for |
The old couple are now quite ______ as their son is out of danger.
| A．with ease |
| B．at ease |
| C．at stake |
| D．at last |