Having lost all their _____ in a big fire, the Blacks had to depend on their friends and relatives for a living.
| A．galleries | B．reputations | C．signatures | D．possessions |
He spoke so casually, as though the problem were of little ________.
| A．matter | B．consequence | C．benefit | D．circumstance |
She’s hoping her first performance in the US will be the first step on the road to success, then she wants to try her ________ in Hollywood.
| A．reputation | B．target | C．fame | D．fortune |
He worked hard and achieved what he set out to do, but ________ what he had owned
, including his health and his marriage.
| A．at the mercy of | B．at the risk of | C．at the cost of | D．at the service of |
It was a ________ match, with the winning goal scored in the final minute.
| A．tight | B．tough | C．rough | D．tense |
There’s growing unrest among the poor and unemployed. The media points out that it’s the government that should have a lot to ________.
| A．answer for | B．stand for | C．go for | D．care for |