After the fire ___ in the shop, Tom ___ the manager.
| A．took the place; took the place of |
| B．took place; took the place of |
| C．took the place; took place of |
| D．took place; in place of |
In the __________ of proof, the police could not take action against the man.
| A．lack |
| B．shortage |
| C．absence |
| D．failure |
—All the lights have gone out in the office building.
—Yes, they have __________ electricity.
| A．cut off |
| B．cut up |
| C．cut in |
| D．cut down |
You should try to __________ new circumstances as quickly as you can.
| A．adapt for |
| B．adjust at |
| C．adopt to |
| D．adapt to |
People all admire Karen very much. __________，all think she is a great musician.
| A．After all |
| B．As a result |
| C．In other words |
| D．As usual |
The student union was founded for the __________ of them.
| A．benefit |
| B．advantage |
| C．impression |
| D．value |