We are confident that the environment __________ by our further efforts to reduce pollution.
A.had been improved |
B.will be improved |
C.is improved |
D.was improved |
22. In order to _______ the heart of his former sweetheart, the young man gave up smoking and alcohol, worked extra hard but all his effort ______ waste.
A.win back; went to | B.get back; came to | C.bring back; began to | D.take back; left to |
21. It is hard to make a living nowadays and since we are slightly _______, the amount of your weekly pocket money has to ______
A.with debt; be reduced | B.in debt; be cut down |
C.with debts; cut down | D.in debts; be cut down |
20. ________of both sides, the two companies decided to _______ to become more competitive in the global market.
A.For the benefit; combine | B.In the interest; be combined |
C.On the basis; combine | D.With the help; be combined |
19. If you are not sure _______ your strengths and weaknesses ______, you may ______ a professional expert so that you can develop yourself to the full.
A.what; lie; talk with | B.where; lie; consult |
C.which; lay; refer to | D.where; lay; go to |
18. The spy caught ______ the military base was sentenced to 20 years in prison and was limited ______ no relative visiting.
A.to spy on; to | B.spying on; to | C.to spy on; with | D.spying on; with |