—How was the weather then?
—Hardly ______ off the plane when it started to rain.
| A．I had stepped | B．had I stepped | C．I stepped | D．did I step |
Although police could be seen everywhere, they seemed to be searching the houses almost ________.
| A．at ease | B．at random | C．at risk | D．at length |
The national team’s unexpected 6-2 win on Friday ________ a drunken celebration that lasted well into weekend.
| A．held up | B．put forward | C．set off | D．tore down |
With the situation worsening, the army threatens to ________ if a general election is not to be held as scheduled, BBC reports.
| A．take up | B．take over | C．take on | D．take apart |
Miss Green often said “God helps those who help themselves”, intending to ________ on us the significance of being independent.
| A．base | B．impress | C．focus | D．rely |
The U.S. government on Wednesday ________ former Commerce Secretary Gary Locke as ambassador to China, making him the first Chinese-American ever to take the post.
| A．accumulated | B．reflected | C．distinguished | D．confirmed |