—How do you think he managed to improve his English in such a short time?
—______ four hours on it every day．
| A．Because of spending | B．To spend |
| C．By spending | D．Spending |
The girl standing there looks a bit __________ to me. I wonder if I have seen her somewhere before.
| A．similar |
| B．friendly |
| C．strange |
| D．familiar |
Jogging is an effective way to keep fit. __________, swimming is helpful for body building.
| A．Completely |
| B．Likely |
| C．Similarly |
| D．Generally |
These stories expressed the same idea that all individuals， ______ poor， were capable of becoming wealthy ______ they were hard-working and honest.
| A．no matter what； as long as |
| B．whatever; in order that |
| C．no matter how; so long as |
| D．however; ever since |
—Mary，I have got a new cell phone number！
—Oh, hold on. I'll put it down just ______.
| A．in deed | B．in case |
| C．in time | D．in use |
As for the new graduates, it is far more important to find a job you can ______ experience from than ______ you can get large salaries from.
| A．gain; one | B．win; that |
| C．acquire; the one | D．get; which |