John had planned to make a compromise，but he changed his mind at the last minute.
| A．anyhow | B．otherwise | C．therefore | D．somehow |
Preliminary (初步的) estimation puts the figure at around $ 110 billion, __________ the $ 160 billion the President is struggling to get through the Congress.
| A．in proportion to | B．in reply to |
| C．in relation to | D．in contrast to |
When __________ a new word, you'd better __________ a dictionary.
| A．come across; consult | B．coming across; refer to |
| C．coming across; look up | D．come across; consulting |
__________ that the demand for power continues to rise at the current rate, it will not be long before traditional sources become lacking.
| A．Concerning | B．Judging | C．Assuming | D．Regarding |
He didn't have time to read the advertisements word for word; he just __________ it.
| A．went over | B．looked into |
| C．glanced through | D．saw to |
He can't afford to pay the rent, so for now, his car will also __________ as his home.
| A．function | B．make | C．use | D．do |