The color green in ancient Egypt symbolized spring, which is the time of _______ year when things in nature start to grow after _______ long winter.
| A．/; a | B．the; the | C．/; the | D．the; a |
My camera can be _____ to take pictures in cloudy or sunny conditions.
| A．treated | B．adopted | C．adjusted | D．reminded |
Mr. Smith gradually _____ a knowledge of the subject.
| A．attained | B．achieved | C．required | D．acquired |
His new appointment takes _____ from the beginning of next month.
| A．place | B．effect | C．post | D．office |
It was a great _____ for him to be pleasant to people he didn't like.
| A．attempt | B．trouble | C．power | D．effort |
He has impressed his employers considerably and _____ he is soon to be promoted.
| A．eventually | B．yet | C．finally | D．accordingly |