________ on their last legs, the enemies still thought they were unconquerable.
| A．As though | B．Even though |
| C．In case | D．As soon as |
When she heard from the hospital that her father had died, she _____ into tears.
| A．burst | B．went | C．exploded | D．fell |
. He _____ his engagement just before the wedding.
| A．broke out | B．broke away from |
| C．broke off | D．broke up |
The reference she made to her friend, the poet, was interesting but too _____ for anyone to appreciate.
| A．drastic | B．dull | C．obscure | D．distinct |
We forgave his bad temper because we knew that his son's illness had put him under great _____.
| A．emotion | B．excitement | C．crisis | D．stress |
Her display of bad temper completely _____ the party.
| A．harmed | B．damaged | C．spoilt | D．hurt |