The purpose of new technologies is to make life easier, ______ it more difficult.
| A．not make | B．not to make |
| C．not making | D．do not make |
It's high time we __________ effective __________ to improve your working conditions.
| A．take; means | B．made; measures |
| C．took; measures | D．do; actions |
The house rent is expensive. I've got about half the space I had at home and I'm paying __________ here.
| A．as three times much | B．as much three times |
| C．much as three times | D．three times as much |
John hadn't been able to stop smoking suddenly; he had to control his smoking desire __________.
| A．by and by | B．sooner or later |
| C．little by little | D．from time to time |
She will have to find some other work, for she can't __________ this loud noise any more.
| A．come up with | B．keep up with |
| C．make up with | D．put up with |
-Do you think I should join the singing group, Anna?
-__________ If I were in your shoes, I certainly would.
| A．None of my business. | B．It depends. |
| C．Why not? | D．I don't think so. |