---Where is mother?
 ---She is in the kitchen. She ___ the dinner for the party the whole afternoon.
| A.is preparing | B.was preparing | C.has preparing | D.has been preparing | 
—May I speak to Mr.Smith?
 —I am afraid not.He is at a meeting now.It's not ________.
| A.reliable | B.convenient | 
| C.beneficial | D.available | 
________ his strength failed and he dropped behind in the race.
| A.Quietly | B.Actually | 
| C.Practically | D.Gradually | 
To tell the truth, what you said was too ________ for us to understand.
| A.complex | B.comfortable | 
| C.concrete | D.common | 
In order to be a strong partner with the AsiaPacific region, American President Obama thinks it is ________ to have a strong relationship with China.
| A.vital | B.potential | C.specific | D.awkward | 
Doctors often advise us to pay more attention to our diets and mental health and to take ________ examinations.
| A.relevant | B.regular | C.adequate | D.accurate |