"Life is like walking in the snow," Granny used to say, "because every step __________."
| A．has shown |
| B．is showing |
| C．shows |
| D．showed |
Since the couple were laid off, the ________ of their family have become worse and worse.
| A．setting | B．environment |
| C．circumstances | D．surroundings |
When asked his attitude towards the case, he just answered, “No ______”.
| A．way | B．comment | C．opinion | D．reason |
The soldiers are well _____ with food and clothing.
| A．supplied | B．offered | C．given | D．supported |
Time is valuable. We have to _____ every minute of each day.
| A．assess | B．reserve | C．appreciate | D．approach |
The pressure ______ causes Americans to be energetic, but it does put them under a constant emotional strain.
| A．to compete | B．competing |
| C．to be competed | D．having competed |