The German athlete, ________ several attempts to beat the world record in high jumping, decided to have another try.
A.to make | B.having made | C.making | D.made |
Women’s earnings are well below men’s _____ educational differences that are decreasing between the two sexes.
A.in favor of | B.in case of |
C.in terms of | D.in spite of |
—How about your present salary?
—My basic salary is about $500 and _____ I’ll receive some extra income.
A.in general | B.in addition |
C.in public | D.in common |
—What do you think of our design for the new car?
—Pretty good. But I find theirs is _____ worth considering and studying.
A.more | B.very |
C.better | D.well |
“I don't think it’s my _____ that the window has been broken. I just played football with my friends and John kicked the ball forwards the window.”said the boy.
A.error | B.mistake |
C.fault | D.duty |
He tried to deal with the ever-increasing burden of his work,but finally _____ and had to take a complete rest.
A.broke away | B.broke up |
C.broke down | D.broke out |