I am quite __________ that the new cosmetics, whether it appears in the form of tablet, capsule, powder or injection, will __________ through the country among young ladies.
| A．optimistic about; sweep | B．optimistic; sweep |
| C．pessimistic; spread | D．pessimistic about; spread |
_____________ the news of the accident in the coal mine, she ____pale.
| A．On hearing, got | B．At heard, changed | C．On hearing, went | D．On heard, appeared |
There’s no bus now, and we can’t get home _____ by taxi.
| A．rather than | B．other than | C．more than | D．less than |
Suddenly, a tall man driving a golden carriage _____ the girl and took her away ,________ into the woods.
| A．seizing ; disappeared | B．seized ; disappearing |
| C．seizing ; disappearing | D．seized ;disappeared |
______ himself with necessary knowledge and skills, the young man went to the job market with much confidence.
| A．Equipped | B．Equipping | C．Having equipped | D．Being equipped |
Faced with a bill for $ 10,000, ____________________.
| A．John has taken an extra job. | B．the boss has given John an extra job. |
| C．an extra job has been taken. | D．an extra job has been given to John. |