Martin was sick with a strange fever; _______, he could neither eat nor sleep.
| A．as a result | B．after all | C．in a way | D．above all |
（2012江苏卷） — Can I help you with it?
— I appreciate your , but I can manage it myself.
| A．advice | B．question | C．offer | D．idea |
The officer insisted that Michael did not follow the correct ________ in applying for a visa.
| A．pattern | B．procedure | C．program | D．perspective |
It is important to have your eyes examined regularly to check for any sign of eye disease that may not have any ________.
| A．symptom | B．similarity | C．sample | D．shadow |
（2012浙江卷）Your as a student will be excellent if you develop a habit of reflecting on how you learn.
| A．operation | B．growth | C．performance | D．character |
（2012福建卷） 一 Why do you choose to work in an international travel agency?
一 Well, you know, English is my . So it is my best choice.
| A．strength | B．talent | C．ability | D．' skill |