The detective, ________ to read a newspaper, glanced at the man ________ next to a woman.
| A．pretending; seat | B．pretending; seated |
| C．pretended; seat | D．pretended; seated |
Although he doesn't like that law, he will _____ with it.
| A．confine | B．conform | C．comply | D．contend |
Too many hotels have been built and this has _____ prices, making holidays cheaper.
| A．cut short | B．cut out | C．cut off | D．cut down |
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、 |
On this happy occasion, I'd like to say that we are _____ much obliged to you for your kind cooperation.
| A．even so | B．ever so | C．as yet | D．so far |