Reading provides the mind only with materials of knowledge; it is thinking that makes ________ we read ours.
| A．that | B．what | C．which | D．it |
Unlike the fossil fuels of today, biofuels are renewable sources, which mean that they will not____ easily.
| A．come out | B．break out | C．turn out | D．run out |
I really don't know how anyonecan _____your constant complaint; no wonder you have lost so many friends.
| A．come up with | B．end up with | C．put up with | D．keep up with |
To_____ his position in the country, he appointed his close friend Henry as head of the troops.
| A．strengthen | B．sponsor | C．clarify | D．switch |
Doyle makes good use of many literary devices in his detective novel to____ an impression of tension and mystery.
| A．advocate | B．convey | C．describe | D．attract |
— It’s reported in the local newspaper that the murderer was caught in a small town.
— ______
| A．Justice has long arms. |
| B．Lies have short legs. |
| C．One false move may lose the game. |
| D．Kings go mad, and the people suffer for it. |