People in Tibet are ________ than they used to be.
A.better off | B.worse off | C.well off | D.badly off |
Government should adopt laws that would ban advertising and other types of ______ of tobacco products.
A.delivery | B.spread | C.promotion | D.discount |
The managing director of this department took the ______ for the accident, although it was not really his fault.
A.guilt | B.response | C.blame | D.accusation |
The former Olympic champion was ______ in the quarterfinals last night when he lost 0-2 at home.
A.knocked off | B.knocked out | C.knocked down | D.knocked over |
The workers agreed to ______ the strike if the company would satisfy their demands for better salaries and working conditions.
A.call for | B.call in | C.call off | D.call up |
Wage increases to a certain level will probably help to ______ the average consumers from the effects of higher prices.
A.cushion | B.reduce | C.prevent | D.remove |