While prices are rising so fast，many people are working out ways to________their expenses.
| A．cut down | B．put down |
| C．turn down | D．settle down |
The police ______ the murderer everywhere when he suddenly appeared in the theater.
| A．is searching for |
| B．were searching for |
| C．are searching for |
| D．were searching |
_______ of the land in the district _____ covered with trees and grass.
| A．Two fifth; is |
| B．Two fifth; are |
| C．Two fifths; is |
| D．Two fifths; are |
He is the only one of the students who ______ a winner of scholarship for three years.
| A．is |
| B．are |
| C．have been |
| D．has been |
—I’d like to be on my own for a while. Do you mind?
—_______. Go ahead.
| A．Not in the least |
| B．No way |
| C．Yes, of course |
| D．I’m afraid so |
It’s wise of you to ________ your father’s advice when you come to any difficulty.
| A．ask |
| B．seek |
| C．try |
| D．attempt |