_________,the idea of having to work under a woman defeated him.
| A．Wanting the job very much | B．Although wanting the job badly |
| C．Though he wanted the job very much | D．He wanted the job badly |
What a terrible experience! _____ , you are safe, that's the main thing.
| A．Somehow | B．Anyhow | C．Somewhat | D．Anywhere |
. He has recently _____ chess to provide himself with some relaxation.
| A．taken on | B．taken up | C．held on | D．held up |
It has been decided that this company has the _____ right to print Mr. Smith's novels.
| A．eventual | B．versatile | C．extensive | D．exclusive |
Jim's close _____ to his brother made people mistake them for one another.
| A．confusion | B．similarity | C．resemblance | D．imitation |
I think we should let Maria go camping with her boyfriend. _____, she's a big girl now.
| A．Above all | B．After all | C．First of all | D．For all |