--Could I have a word with you, Mr. White?
--OK. _____you make it short. I've got a meeting in five minutes.
| A．As far as | B．As long as |
| C．If only | D．Now that |
A good listener takes part in the conversation, ______ ideas and raising questions to keep the talk flowing.
| A．realizing |
| B．copying |
| C．offering |
| D．misunderstanding |
David is ______ animal fur, so he won’t visit anyone who has cats or dogs in the house
| A．curious about |
| B．allergic to |
| C．satisfied with |
| D．fond of |
She met me in Happy Street and ______ me ______ a sweet smile.
| A．welcomed; in |
| B．greeted; with |
| C．greeted; by |
| D．welcomed; the |
Realizing what is truly important to us is a ______ step towards achieving personal success.
| A．most |
| B．minor |
| C．major |
| D．unnecessary |
We shall ______ our motherland against the invaders, whatever the cost may be.
| A．remain |
| B．prevent |
| C．defend |
| D．maintain |