_____ , the idea of having to work under a woman defeated him．
| A．Wanting the job very much | B．Although wanting the job badly |
| C．Though he wanted the job very much | D．He wanted the job badly |
he President’s death was ___ by the state radio.
A. announced B told C. spoken D. talked
When my sister phoned me, I couldn't hear clearly what she was ___.
| A．speaking | B．talking | C．saying | D．telling |
I can hardly ___ the difference between these two words.
| A．point | B．speak | C．talk | D．tell |
--She is angry with me, isn't she? --____.
| A．I hope so | B．I hope not | C．I hope no | D．I don't hope |
I am very ___ to you for your kindness.
| A．gratitude | B．pleased | C．thank | D．grateful |