In ancient times, people rarely travelled long distances and most farmers only travelled __________ the local market.
| A．longer than |
| B．more than |
| C．as much as |
| D．as far as |
For some students, the computer serves only _____ a tool that is used to play games.
| A．of | B．in | C．as | D．to |
The parents are _____ their son who has been away from home for days.
| A．in search of | B．to search |
| C．searching | D．searched for |
—What do you think of the new movie directed by Jackie Chan?
—Well, most people think it is wonderful. But _____, it is just a new one, nothing special.
| A．pardon me | B．I agree |
| C．in my opinion | D．it is all right |
Persons under 18 _____ not be employed in night work in the US.
| A．can | B．may | C．will | D．shall |
Suddenly, the lightning flashed through the clouds, nearly ____ Paul.
| A．beating | B．blinding | C．burning | D．touching |