Large earthquakes __________ the ocean can create a series of huge, destructive waves called tsunamis that flood coasts for many miles.
| A．beyond | B．beneath | C．off | D．across |
---Your grandfather still seems very energetic, although he is already in his seventies now.
---Yes, he _______in the army for three years when he was young.
| A．would serve | B．served |
| C．had served | D．has served |
Many plants could move northward and toward the Pacific coast _______rising temperatures and changes in rainfall.
| A．for fear of | B．in defense of |
| C．by means of | D．in reaction to |
Once a schedule is made, by strictly _______ it, you can avoid putting off till tomorrow what should be done.
| A．arranging | B．measuring |
| C．observing | D．presenting |
---Mr. Black, I just can’t get my car started. I think there’s something wrong with the engine.
---Oh, let me see. Ah, that is not _______ it is. Actually, your car has used up all the petrol.
| A．where | B．when |
| C．what | D．how |
I was once ashamed to admit my weakness, but now I have no such feeling and I _____myself much discomfort.
| A．bring | B．save |
| C．offer | D．promise |