______ that the government can lead them out of the financial crisis, people are optimistic
about the future of the country.
A
. Being convinced B. Convinced C. Having been convinced D. To convince
—I’ve just finished my interview. I’m pretty hopeful.
—______. I hope it works out for you.
| A．It’s all right | B．Good idea |
| C．All the best | D．That sounds great |
Traditionally, Chinese people ________ the Chinese characters “Double Happiness” and stick them onto walls or doors for weddings.
| A．cut out | B．cut off | C．cut up | D．cut down |
—I wonder if you have spotted my newly-bought magazine.
—I saw Jenny going away with ______, but I am not certain whether it is exactly yours.
| A．it | B．that | C．one | D．some |
There is no doubt that ___a goal, one needs not only knowledge but also good personalities.
| A．realized | B．to realize |
| C．realizing | D．being realized |
In the competition, each side works like crazy to stay one step ______ the other.
| A．ahead of | B．apart from |
| C．rather than | D．except for |