His uncle gave him books to read, but after a page or two he would put __book down and pick up__ new one.
| A．the,/ | B．a; a | C．a; the | D．the; a |
----Greg should have left the party an hour ago.
------ yes, I keep telling him to go, _____ he stays any way.
| A．because | B．but | C．instead | D．however |
The Department is also deeply _____ in various improvement schemes.
| A．connected | B．included | C．involved | D．implied |
---- Anne acts in an unfriendly way. ----- I think she is _____ than unfriendly.
| A．shyer | B．shy | C．more shy rather | D．more shy |
He is a very honest official and never _____ any gifts from the people who sought his help.
| A．accepted | B．received | C．took up | D．excepted |
Too many hotels have been built and this has _____ prices, making holidays cheaper.
| A．cut short | B．cut out | C．cut off | D．cut down |