Scientists have achieved a major ___ in the search for a cure for cancer, ____ is good news for those who suffer from cancer.
| A．breakthrough; what | B．breakdown; which |
| C．breakup; that | D．breakthrough; which |
The stable political and economical situation is considered ____ to the growth of town enterprises.
| A．effective | B．beneficial | C．beneficent | D．efficient |
Apart from being good at teamwork，he is tall，strong and athletic.________，he is the best choice for the coming basketball match.
| A．All in all | B．In addition |
| C．After all | D．By the way |
Tom pretended________it, but in fact, he knew it very well.
| A．not listen to | B．not to hear about |
| C．not to have heard about | D．to be not listening to |
The stream________during the hot summer, but it is full of water in spring.
| A．dries up | B．dries out | C．dries off | D．dries on |
The beggar’s suffering couldn’t arouse any ________ ,who had lost his shirts because of being addicted to gambling.
| A．satisfaction | B．sympathy |
| C．assistance | D．dignity |