The life of a professional tennis player is tough ________ you never seem completely free to do _______ you like --- even in the off-season.
| A．when; what | B．because; that | C．as; whatever | D．when; whatever |
For nearly ten years, he ______ very few interviews or concerts. His simple life might have continued but for the great musician.
| A．did | B．has done | C．does | D．has been doing |
The pronunciation of the speakers living in London is judged to be more native than ______ of the speakers from Liverpool.
| A．it | B．that | C．one | D．those |
Maya Angelou is one of those rare writers who can ______ your heart and soul with her vivid words.
| A．combine | B．touch | C．share | D．absorb |
In the final, we narrowly won the game. ______, I didn’t expect we had a chance of winning at first.
| A．On the whole | B．As a consequence |
| C．In other words | D．To be honest |
Nowadays many volunteers are working in areas ______ have dry climates, such as Kenya and Sudan.
| A．where | B．who | C．which | D．what |