The young man, who by then ___ admission to Peking University, determined to do some part-time jobs to gain more practical skills.
| A．gained | B．was gaining |
| C．has gained | D．had gained |
Russia's withdrawal of its experts from China did not strangle (压垮) the Chinese people; _____ it stirred up their enthusiasm for greater exertions.
| A．on the other hand | B．on the contrary |
| C．to the contrary | D．in consequence |
The shop-assistant was straight with his customers. If an article was of _____ quality, he'd tell them so.
| A．humble | B．minor | C．inferior | D．awkward |
The beauty of the place is more than I can describe. I am sure whoever sees it will _____ its charm.
| A．appeal to | B．stick to | C．keep to | D．yield to |
He did not find a job yet because he had no _____ to men who could help him.
| A．approach | B．application | C．access | D．approval |
All too _____ it was time to go back to school after the glorious summer holidays.
| A．often | B．fast | C．soon | D．late |