I would sooner ________ the chance, which is not easily taken, than ________ my friend.
| A．not to take; to hurt | B．not taking; hurting |
| C．not take; hurt | D．don’t take; to hurt |
All citizens who have reached the age of 18 have the right to vote, ___________ race, sex, occupation, family background, religious belief, or education.
| A．against | B．regardless of |
| C．in spite of | D．even though |
To help more people find jobs, more _______ will be made to provide training for workers, as demand for skilled labor remains high in some areas.
| A．efforts | B．effects |
| C．efficiency | D．affects |
Being more realistic, the elderly have learned to focus on things that make them happy and let go of ____ that don’t.
| A．them | B．it |
| C．that | D．those |
The more active you are, the more likely you'll be ____ new friends．
| A．made | B．to make |
| C．to have made | D．making |
Jackson refused to accept the reward because he thought he didn’t _______the honor.
| A．hold | B．obtain |
| C．deserve | D．achieve |