__________，a man who expresses himself effectively is sure to succeed more rapidly than a man whose command of language is poor.
| A．Other things being equal |
| B．Were other things equal |
| C．To be equal to other things |
| D．Other things to be equal |
Without Ms Smith ________ your way, I bet you won’t find their secret living place.
| A．leading | B．will lead | C．to lead | D．to be leading |
Some minatory experts are sure that the army of that nation _________ with more modern and advanced weapons in the near future, especially the navy.
| A．to equip | B．to be equipped | C．will equip | D．will be equipped |
______ the new policy, we are now living in a grand, new apartment.
| A．In that | B．Due to | C．Thanks to | D．In hope of |
Many people think that it is ______ making such an experiment.
| A．valuable | B．worthwhile | C．convenient | D．important |
It was foolish of him to ________ his notes while taking such an easy test, and as a result, he got punished.
| A．refer to | B．speak of | C．cheat in | D．take out |