The keeper of the spring cleared away the leaves and branches, and wiped away the silt(淤 泥) that would _______ have choked and polluted the fresh flow of water.
| A．thus | B．otherwise |
| C．therefore | D．later |
Though his report was not quite to the point, it__________ very well as a whole.
| A．resulted in | B．came across | C．gave out | D．turned up |
If a peace process got under way, Saudi Arabia would_______ directly in talks about such problems of regional concern as shipping and pollution.
| A．predict | B．attend | C．enter | D．participate |
I came in tired and happy and badly in need_____ a bath. However, my elder brother insisted there wasn’t much need______ one
| A．of; for | B．for; of | C．for; for | D．of; of |
Only when you get a special permit can you have the ______of interviewing the prime minister of Canada.
| A．advantage | B．possibility | C．preference | D．privilege |
The first time I landed the country, I couldn’t ______ himself to the way of modern life in this big city.
| A．apply | B．devote | C．adjust | D．engage |