Thorough
| A．northern | B．Thrill | C．though | D．without |
_______ the general state of his health, it may take him a while to recover from the operation.
| A．Given | B．To give | C．Giving | D．Having given |
In order to gain a bigger share in the international market, many state-run companies are striving _______ their products more competitive.
| A．to make | B．making | C．to have made | D．having made |
Fishing is his favorite hobby, and _______.
| A．he’d like to collect coins as well | B．he feels like collecting coins, too |
| C．to collect coins is also his hobby | D．collecting coins also gives him great pleasure |
There are five pairs _______, but I’m at a loss which to choose.
| A．to be chosen | B．to choose from | C．to choose | D．for choosing |
—What do you think made Mary so upset?
—_______ her new bike.
| A．As she lost | B．Lost | C．Losing | D．Because of losing |