He commanded that all the gates ．
| A．should shut | B．would be shut | C．shut | D．be shut |
If you want to advance yourself in your study, you will first have to ______ yourself of those shortcomings that can become barriers to progress.
| A．remove |
| B．cut |
| C．reduce |
| D．rid |
She tried to sleep, but thoughts and images ______ her mind.
| A．crowded in |
| B．crowded out |
| C．crowded around |
| D．crowded with |
We’re glad to have ______ her ______ going on such a dangerous journey.
| A．persuaded; not to |
| B．talked; into |
| C．argued; out of |
| D．argued; into |
The proposals are currently _______ and soon the committee will make a final decision.
| A．take into account |
| B．into consideration |
| C．under consideration |
| D．considering |
Last week he was caught robbing the bank opposite the station. ______ his youth, the police have decided not to charge him.
| A．In spite of |
| B．In view of |
| C．In charge of |
| D．In case of |