In some places women are expected to earn money ________ men work at home and raise their children.
| A．but | B．while | C．because | D．though |
Eco-environment Tayshaun has endeavored not to ________ on environmental protection during industrial development.
| A．concentrate | B．compromise |
| C．proceed | D．complain |
The virus Ebola is reported ______ over 3,000 lives in 5 countries of West Africa by now.
| A．taking | B．having taken |
| C．to take | D．to have taken |
It is generally believed that communication skills are becoming ______ it takes to be a good doctor.
| A．whether | B．that | C．how | D．what |
_____, everyone present was amused by his adventure story in Africa.
| A．Absurd as might it sound |
| B．As it might sound absurd |
| C．As absurd it might sound |
| D．Absurd as it might sound |
The children's excitement______as Christmas drew near．
| A．try | B．grew | C．is growing | D．having tried |