Carl is studying________food science at college and hopes to open up________meat processing factory of his own one day. (2012·安徽，21)
| A．/；a | B．/；the |
| C．the；a | D．the；the |
--Hi, Linda. What do you think of Jack's performance at the sports meeting?
--Not bad. You know, he came very close _________ the first place in the 100-meter race.
| A．getting | B．to get | C．to getting | D．to have got |
Don't be discouraged. _____ things as they are and you will enjoy every day of your life.
| A．Taking | B．To take | C．Take | D．Taken |
It was difficult for her to make an immediate decision as it would affect her present job and her relationship with the manager ________.
| A．either | B．though | C．meanwhile | D．as well |
The new appointment (任命) of our president _________ from the very beginning of the next semester.
| A．takes effect | B．takes place | C．takes turns | D．takes part |
After his journey from abroad, Richard Jones returned home, _______.
| A．tired | B．tiring | C．being tired | D．having been tired |