His knowledge of French is ___________ for the job, although he was not fluent in the language.
| A．accessible | B．accurate | C．attractive | D．adequate |
— How could you ______ my sister so easily in the crowd?
— Because she stood out in her red dress.
| A．pick up | B．pick out |
| C．take up | D．take out |
The wire was found broken. And ______, there happened to be no one getting near.
| A．therefore | B．however |
| C．otherwise | D．fortunately |
The person in charge of the meeting asked the people present to sit ______ together and listen _______.
| A．closely; close | B．close; closely |
| C．close; close | D．closely; closely |
In our company, only a few are for the decision, but the rest ______ all against it.
| A．are | B．being | C．has been | D．Is |
The old black woman used to tell stories under the tall tree, with her grandchildren ____ around and ______ attentively.
| A．seating; listening | B．seated; listened |
| C．seating; listened | D．seated; listening |