Readers were pleased __________ that a scientist could write about his research in a way __________ ordinary people could understand.
| A．to find; that | B．finding; as |
| C．to find; as | D．finding; that |
It isn't quite _____ that he will be present at the meeting.
| A．sure | B．right | C．exact | D．certain |
The island where these rare birds nest has been declared a _____.
| A．observation | B．reservation | C．preservation | D．conservation |
Kate's ambition to become a nurse _____ from a desire to help others.
| A．prompted | B．promoted | C．programmed | D．proceeded |
Dress warmly, _____ you'll catch cold.
| A．on the contrary | B．or rather | C．or else | D．in no way |
They have held several meetings to _____ next year's production plans.
| A．set down | B．make out | C．work up | D．draw up |