To our great relief, Jack’s illness proved not to be as serious as we ___.
| A．had feared | B．has feared | C．would fear | D．feared |
Though he is a(n) _______ worker, he works very hard.
| A．ordinary | B．common | C．usual | D．general |
_______ two exams to worry about, I have to work really hard this weekend.
| A．With | B．Besides | C．As for | D．Because of |
The hospital is _______ tests to find out what’s wrong with the little boy.
| A．carrying out | B．carrying forward | C．making up | D．making out |
If we work with a strong will, we can overcome any difficulty, _______ great it is.
| A．whatever | B．however | C．wherever | D．whenever |
You look tired. _______ working indoors you should go out for a walk.
| A．Instead of | B．In spite of | C．Ahead of | D．Because of |