31. I like getting up very early in summer. The morning air is so good ______.
| A．to be breathed | B．to breath | C．breathing | D．being breathed |
In Pakistan, marrying without parental approval can mean ____________ from one’s family.
| A．being completely cut up | B．to be completely cut off |
| C．to be completely cut up | D．being completely cut off |
To make her business look impressive, Lisa rented a big office _____ the fact that money wasn’t enough to pay the employees.
| A．despite | B．beside | C．because of | D．in case of |
The President _____ the woman’s service to her country by awarding her a medal.
| A．accepted | B．recognized | C．declared | D．realized |
Miss Li always tries her best to create an atmosphere in class ______ can help her students practice their speaking skills.
| A．for which | B．which | C．where | D．of which |
Marry had made up her mind to give it up, but on _________ second thought she determined to have __________ third try.
| A．/ ; / | B．a; a | C．the; a | D．/ ; a |