6．Although they are brothers, he’s not ______ as good-looking as his brother.
| A．almost | B．nearly | C．mostly | D．mainly |
Major spending is required to ______ fundamental improvements in housing.
| A．set about | B．get through | C．bring about | D．hang on |
By investing wisely she _______ a fortune while her sister still led a simple life.
| A．collected | B．accumulated | C．accustomed | D．acknowledged |
She strongly objected______my mother’s marriage. Surprisingly, my mother’s reaction _____it was rather calm .
| A．to; to | B．to; with | C．against; against | D．to; on |
The agency helps people find childcare, including putting families in touch with baysitters for______.
| A．employ | B．sale | C．repair | D．hire |
Tom_____to several companies after he resigned his position as vice president, but he was rejected over and over again.
| A．applied | B．stuck | C．adjusted | D．took |